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Chan, A P C, Yung, E H K, Lam, P T I, Tam, C M and Cheung, S O (2001) Application of Delphi method in selection of procurement systems for construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 19(07), 699-718.

Chiang, Y-H, Tang, B-S and Leung, W-Y (2001) Market structure of the construction industry in Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 19(07), 675-87.

Elbeltagi, E, Hegazy, T, Hosny, A H and Eldosouky, A (2001) Schedule-dependent evolution of site layout planning. Construction Management and Economics, 19(07), 689-97.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: site layout; quantitative evaluation
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190110066713
  • Abstract:

    The appropriate layout of temporary facilities on a construction site has a large impact on construction safety and productivity. For the duration of a project the site layout may need to be efficiently re-organized at various intervals to satisfy the schedule requirements and to maintain site efficiency. This paper presents a practical model for schedule-dependent site layout planning in construction. The proposed model uses a combination of artificial intelligence tools (knowledge-based systems, fuzzy logic, and genetic algorithms) to generate, optimize, and re-organize the site layout plan at frequent intervals during the project. The model incorporates flexible representation of irregular site shapes and several options for placing facilities. Based on the proposed model, an automated system is developed, fully integrated with widely used scheduling software. At each schedule interval, the system recalculates the space requirements and, for the convenience of congested sites, can utilize parts of the constructed space to accommodate temporary facilities. Details of the schedule-dependent model are described, and its application in an actual case study project is presented to demonstrate its capabilities.

Hall, M A and Tomkins, C (2001) A cost of quality analysis of a building project: towards a complete methodology for design and build. Construction Management and Economics, 19(07), 727-40.

Rowlinson, S (2001) Matrix organizational structure, culture and commitment: a Hong Kong public sector case study of change. Construction Management and Economics, 19(07), 669-73.

Siu, G K W, Bridge, A and Skitmore, M R (2001) Assessing the service quality of building maintenance providers: mechanical and engineering services. Construction Management and Economics, 19(07), 719-26.

Teo, M M M and Loosemore, M (2001) A theory of waste behaviour in the construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 19(07), 741-51.

Tse, R Y C and Love, P E D (2001) Property rights implications of public-private joint ventures: a comment. Construction Management and Economics, 19(07), 663-8.