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Chen, W T and Huang, Y-H (2006) Approximately predicting the cost and duration of school reconstruction projects in Taiwan. Construction Management and Economics, 24(12), 1231-9.

Johansen, E and Wilson, B (2006) Investigating first planning in construction. Construction Management and Economics, 24(12), 1305-14.

Lu, S-L and Sexton, M (2006) Innovation in small construction knowledge-intensive professional service firms: a case study of an architectural practice. Construction Management and Economics, 24(12), 1269-82.

Manley, K (2006) The innovation competence of repeat public sector clients in the Australian construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 24(12), 1295-304.

Navon, R and Haskaya, I (2006) Is detailed progress monitoring possible without designated manual data collection?. Construction Management and Economics, 24(12), 1225-9.

Pan, N-F (2006) Evaluation of building performance using fuzzy FTA. Construction Management and Economics, 24(12), 1241-52.

Teo, E A-L and Harikrishna, N (2006) A quantitative model for efficient maintenance of plastered and painted façades. Construction Management and Economics, 24(12), 1283-93.

Tokdemir, O B, Arditi, D and Balcik, C (2006) ALISS: Advanced Linear Scheduling System. Construction Management and Economics, 24(12), 1253-67.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Linear scheduling; repetitive construction; line of balance
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190600953706
  • Abstract:

    The line of balance (LOB) method is not widely used in the construction industry even though it has distinct advantages in repetitive construction projects. Attempts were made in the past to develop LOB systems but no system has met with universal acceptance because of a multitude of problems. As a response, a tool named ALISS was developed that solves most of the problems associated with LOB applications. ALISS is an acronym for Advanced Linear Scheduling System and makes use of a model that utilises the tools of information technology to the fullest extent. This is accomplished by creating a system that has a standalone and a web-based version. ALISS is programmed using Visual Basic and Visual Basic Script languages. It utilises MS Access and SQL server as a data repository. The resulting Advanced Linear Scheduling System not only accommodates all LOB requirements but also provides the latest technological developments as an embedded tool.