Research Article
Mar 1979
Reducing Costs in Urban Transportation Construction
Authors: John W. Fondahl, F.ASCE, Henry W. Parker, F.ASCE, and Boyd C. Paulson Jr., M.ASCEAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Construction Division
Volume 105, Issue 1
Abstract
This paper describes an in-depth research study to evaluate the current and projected state of productivity in the construction of transportation facilities and explores improved mechanisms for implementing transportation construction innovations. At this stage it is evident that some of the major obstacles that impact costs, reduce productivity, and inhibit the implementation of innovations result from:(1)Decisions made and policies set during the planning and design phases; (2)the contractual and organizational structure chosen for project administration; and (3)delays and cost increases resulting from third-party intervention. There are also opportunities for further improvements through wider and more effective use by construction contractors of management techniques that have already proven to be successful.
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Journal of the Construction Division
Volume 105 • Issue 1 • March 1979
Pages: 51 - 63
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© 1979 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Mar 1979
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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John W. Fondahl, F.ASCE
Prof.; Dept. of Civ. Engrg., Stanford Univ., Stanford, Calif.
Henry W. Parker, F.ASCE
Prof.; Dept. of Civ. Engrg., Stanford Univ., Stanford, Calif.
Boyd C. Paulson Jr., M.ASCE
Assoc. Prof.; Dept. of Civ. Engrg., Stanford Univ., Stanford, Calif.
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