Construction Research Congress 2020
Guidance to Safety-Centric Construction Acceleration Planning in the Context of Project Time-Cost Tradeoff Analysis
Publication: Construction Research Congress 2020: Project Management and Controls, Materials, and Contracts
ABSTRACT
The time-cost tradeoff (TCT) analysis is intended to expedite critical activity times and total project duration, possibly resulting in more hazardous situations and more safety risks than the normal case. On the other hand, safety-centric construction acceleration planning is complicated and challenging as a result of dynamic work settings, rotation of various work teams, exposure to changing weather conditions, and employing higher proportions of inexperienced workers. In connection with TCT theory, this study is aimed to assist construction planners in implementing safety-centric planning for resource use, time, and cost at critical activities. In order to guide construction acceleration planning while minimizing safety hazards and preventing accidents, this research consulted published literature, investigated best practices, and referenced regulations related to occupational health and safety. The research deliverable includes compilation of significant factors and generalization of a set of rules for facilitating construction acceleration planning and enabling the follow-up TCT analysis.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The presented research is substantially funded by Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Future Grants Program of the Government of Alberta, Canada. The authors sincerely thank Prof. Simaan AbouRizk for lending his unreserved support to the research team.
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Construction Research Congress 2020: Project Management and Controls, Materials, and Contracts
Pages: 1186 - 1193
Editors: David Grau, Ph.D., Arizona State University, Pingbo Tang, Ph.D., Arizona State University, and Mounir El Asmar, Ph.D., Arizona State University
ISBN (Online): 978-0-7844-8288-9
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Published online: Nov 9, 2020
Published in print: Nov 9, 2020
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