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  • Lean Principles in Construction Management

    Lean Principles in Construction Management

    The construction industry is experiencing greater client demands and higher rates of failure with rising costs, labor shortages and poor performance. Technologies brought forth by the fourth industrial revolution are beginning to shape the future of construction. Translating concepts successfully from manufacturing into construction requires technical training and stronger leadership. Human activities, environment impacts and…

  • Cost Factors in Construction Estimating

    Cost Factors in Construction Estimating

    Controlling costs by utilizing various project delivery methods will increase productivity and enhance performance. This is becoming of greater importance due to the current shortage in skilled tradespersons and inflation of material prices. Technologies from a variety of market sectors are being integrated into the construction industry to improve efficiency and reduce waste. These added…

  • Promoting Success and Well-Being Through Lean Construction

    Promoting Success and Well-Being Through Lean Construction

    The construction industry has failed to optimize in many ways where manufacturing has excelled. Derivation from traditional design-bid-build through integrated project delivery and the lean project delivery system provides opportunities for needed improvements. Data collection and statistical analysis seek to further refine those methods. The goal remains focused on achieving project sustainability while promoting public…

  • An Investigation of the Design-Build Project Delivery Method

    An Investigation of the Design-Build Project Delivery Method

    Material costs, labor shortages and tight schedules are forcing architects, engineers and contractors to explore alternate project delivery methods. Overlapping design and build operations in varying degrees has the potential to reduce construction time and production costs. Integrated project delivery and multi-party agreements allow project teams to work in collaborative ways not envisioned by traditional…