Keyword: construction & architecture

Found 251 papers in total
Identifying non-competitive bids in construction contract auctions
Identifying non-competitive bids in construction contract auctions
2002,
Construction contract auctions are characterised by (1) anticipated high outliers due...
A branch-and-price algorithm for a hierarchical crew scheduling problem
A branch-and-price algorithm for a hierarchical crew scheduling problem
2002,
We describe a real-life problem arising at a crane rental company. This problem is a...
Monitoring systems and their effectiveness for project cost control in construction
Monitoring systems and their effectiveness for project cost control in construction
2003,
This paper reports on a research to investigate the effectiveness of some commonly...
A simulation and design of experiments modeling approach to minimize building maintenance costs
A simulation and design of experiments modeling approach to minimize building maintenance costs
2002,
In this paper, a methodology is presented to integrate maintenance policy selection...
Built environments and mode choice: Toward a normative framework
Built environments and mode choice: Toward a normative framework
2002,
Compact, mixed-use, and walk-friendly urban development, many contend, can...
Model on cash flow forecasting and risk analysis for contracting firms
Model on cash flow forecasting and risk analysis for contracting firms
2002,
When a construction project is in progress, it would be beneficial to the contractor...
Integrating supply chain and critical chain concepts in engineer–procure–construct projects
Integrating supply chain and critical chain concepts in engineer–procure–construct projects
2002,
The present practice of Engineer–Procure–Construct (EPC) projects in the...
Effects of resource management regimes on project schedule
Effects of resource management regimes on project schedule
2002,
This paper deals with the problem of resource scheduling within given resource...
Graphical method for identifying high outliers in construction contract auctions
Graphical method for identifying high outliers in construction contract auctions
2001,
Construction contract auctions are characterised by (1) a heavy emphasis on the lowest...
A model based on genetic algorithms for maximizing precast plant production under resource constraints
A model based on genetic algorithms for maximizing precast plant production under resource constraints
2000,
A precast production plant mainly consists of reinforcement cage set-up, form...
Understanding the effect of the learning–forgetting phenomenon to duration of projects construction
Understanding the effect of the learning–forgetting phenomenon to duration of projects construction
2001,
The construction time needed for an operation is assembled from the average unit...
Budget-constrained maintenance in the building industry
Budget-constrained maintenance in the building industry
1992,
Given records of building component renewals which occurred during the year and also...
A method of tender evaluation based on principal components analysis
A method of tender evaluation based on principal components analysis
2000,
At present, bidding is widely introduced to the market of construction, but the method...
Cost optimization of steel structures
Cost optimization of steel structures
2000,
While the weight of a steel structure is a major component of the total cost, the...
An efficient method for scheduling construction projects with resource constraints
An efficient method for scheduling construction projects with resource constraints
2001,
In construction scheduling, conflicts can arise when activities require common...
A genetic algorithm-based fuzzy optimal model for construction time–cost trade-off
A genetic algorithm-based fuzzy optimal model for construction time–cost trade-off
2001,
Owing to different resource utilization, activity duration might need to be adjusted...
Sequencing of jobs in some production systems
Sequencing of jobs in some production systems
2000,
We consider a real-life problem of scheduling clients' orders in the production of...
Network Scheduling for Construction Project Management
Network Scheduling for Construction Project Management
1999,
Construction delay: A quantitative analysis
Construction delay: A quantitative analysis
2000,
Avoiding construction claims and disputes requires an understanding of the contractual...
Object-oriented resource-based planning method for construction
Object-oriented resource-based planning method for construction
2000,
This research intends to develop a construction scheduling and planning method, name...
A simulation engine for custom project management education
A simulation engine for custom project management education
2000,
The Project Management Simulation Engine is a software environment for generating...
The efficient shape of a skyscraper based on the vertical traffic
The efficient shape of a skyscraper based on the vertical traffic
1998,
Elevators are indispensable for the vertical traffic in the skyscraper, and the space...
Using dynamic programming to determine optimal pipe welding locations
Using dynamic programming to determine optimal pipe welding locations
1998,
This paper discusses the use of dynamic programming in plant piping for the purpose of...
Dynamic integration of methods for the development of a complete conceptual model
Dynamic integration of methods for the development of a complete conceptual model
1998,
The aim of this paper has two final issues: first of all the paper wants to point out...
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