Analysis of the Higher-Order Partial Correlation between CII Best Practices and Performance of the Design Phase in Fast-Track Industrial Projects
Publication: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 138, Issue 6
Abstract
A fast-track project delivery strategy is designed to leverage the ability to execute the design, procurement, and construction phases simultaneously to substantially reduce the overall project duration. The successful execution of the design phase in fast-track projects is especially challenging because the concurrent execution of design and construction interferes with the inherently iterative nature of the design process. In this research, it was hypothesized that a correlation exists between the use of some of the Construction Industry Institute (CII) best practices and the performance of design phase in fast-track projects. Analysis of the performance of the design phase in 31 fast-track projects revealed a statistically significant correlation between performance of the design phase and front-end planning, alignment, constructability, and change management. The results of quantitative analysis are supported by qualitative analysis of data, opinion of experts from industry, and academia. The projects analyzed in the study were executed by CII member companies with experience and knowledge of using the best practices effectively.
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Acknowledgments
The authors would like to gratefully acknowledge the funding support provided by the CII for the study. The authors would also like to thank the members of the CII research team RT 222 for their support and guidance throughout this study.
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Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 138 • Issue 6 • June 2012
Pages: 716 - 724
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© 2012. American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Oct 4, 2010
Accepted: Sep 14, 2011
Published online: Sep 16, 2011
Published in print: Jun 1, 2012
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