Comparative Analysis of Three Constructability Approaches
Publication: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 120, Issue 1
Abstract
Recent research has identified different approaches owners use to implement constructability. This paper provides a comparative analysis of three such approaches studied in four case studies. The three approaches are: using a construction management firm during preconstruction (referred to as constructability services), specialized‐formal programming, and comprehensive tracking. To conduct the comparison, six attributes are used: initiation of constructability input, documented benefit/cost data, extent of owner participation, formalized procedures, methods to track lessons learned, and designated constructability coordinator(s). For each approach, the quantitative and qualitative benefits and costs are presented and compared. Each approach is presented to assist project managers in understanding implementation of constructability. This understanding can provide project managers with answers to the following questions: Considering owner organization and project characteristics, what approach is most suitable? What are the benefits and costs associated with each approach? What action can the owner take to facilitate constructability input?
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“Constructability: A primer.” (1986). Publication 3‐1, Constr. Industry Inst., Univ. Of Texas at Austin, Austin, Tex.
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Russell, J. S., Gugel, J. G., and Radtke, M. W. (1992a). “Benefits and costs of constructability: Four case studies.” Source Document 83, Constr. Industry Inst., Univ. of Texas at Austin, Austin, Tex.
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Russell, J. S., Radtke, M. W., and Gugel, J. G. (1992b). “Project‐level model and approaches to implement constructability.” Source Document 82, Constr. Industry Inst., Univ. of Texas at Austin, Austin, Tex.
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Copyright © 1994 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Jun 22, 1992
Published online: Mar 1, 1994
Published in print: Mar 1994
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