ARCOM

Abstracts – Browse Results

Click on the titles below to expand the information about each abstract.
Viewing 10 results ...

Buchmann-Slorup, R (2014) Applying critical chain buffer management theory in location-based management. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 506-19.

Type: Journal Article
Keywords:
ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2013.797094
Abstract:
Guidelines for prioritizing buffers on location-based management (LBM) projects are established through the use of critical chain theory (CCT). Buffer management theory in LBM has gained little attention from the research community. CCT builds on the assumption that each task is, either consciously or unconsciously, given a certain time buffer with which to cope with unpredicted events, and that these buffers become a large part of the project lead time. However, CCT suggests that these buffers entail inherent waste within schedules and fail to protect both critical activities and projects. CCT assumes that time estimates become self-fulfilling prophecies, as practitioners tend to procrastinate, and the buffers are often wasted. In addition, excess time rarely benefits the project if activities do finish early, because succeeding activities are unlikely to begin before the planned date. Although the criticisms by CCT also apply to LBM projects, CCT is based on the critical path method, and the guidelines from CCT must be adapted to the criticality principle of LBM theory. Accordingly, the contribution to the body of knowledge of this article is guidelines of buffer placement and prioritization in LBM that are based on critical chain buffer management theory.

Gatti, U C, Migliaccio, G C, Bogus, S M and Schneider, S (2014) An exploratory study of the relationship between construction workforce physical strain and task level productivity. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 548-64.

Isaac, S and Navon, R (2014) Can project monitoring and control be fully automated?. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 495-505.

Nasir, H, Ahmed, H, Haas, C and Goodrum, P M (2014) An analysis of construction productivity differences between Canada and the United States. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 595-607.

Russell, A D, Tran, N and Staub-French, S (2014) Searching for value: construction strategy exploration and linear planning. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 520-47.

Seppänen, O, Evinger, J and Mouflard, C (2014) Effects of the location-based management system on production rates and productivity. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 608-24.

Sezer, A A and Brochner, J (2014) The construction productivity debate and the measurement of service qualities. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 565-74.