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Brandon, P S (1984) Cost versus quality: a zero sum game?. Construction Management and Economics, 2(02), 111-26.

Cherns, A B and Bryant, D T (1984) Studying the client's role in construction management. Construction Management and Economics, 2(02), 177-84.

Edwards, B and Eckblad, J (1984) Motivating the British construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 2(02), 145-56.

Furusaka, S and Gray, C (1984) A model for the selection of the optimum crane for construction sites. Construction Management and Economics, 2(02), 157-76.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: all-zero-one; construction planning; crane; crane location; dynamic programming; integer programming
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446198400000015
  • Abstract:

    A method for locating a crane on a construction site, using mathematical techniques, is proposed. The optimum location and choice of the crane on a site is seen as one of the most important parts of construction planning. It proposes the algorithm which can define the least expensive cranage cost (the total cost of the hire, assembly and dismantling) by calculating the combined use of different cranes, such as truck crane, crawler crane, travelling based tower crane or fixed base tower crane. Conclusions are drawn as to the relevance of the application of the model to construction projects.

Gray, C and Flanagan, R (1984) US productivity and fast tracking starts on the drawing board. Construction Management and Economics, 2(02), 133-44.

Ofori, G (1984) Improving the construction industry in declining developing economies. Construction Management and Economics, 2(02), 127-32.

Walker, A and Hughes, W (1984) Private industrial project management: a systems-based case study. Construction Management and Economics, 2(02), 93-110.