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Chau, K W and Walker, A (1988) The measurement of total factor productivity of the Hong Kong construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 6(03), 209-24.
Fazio, P, Moselhi, O, Theberge, P and Revay, S O (1988) Design impact of construction fast-track. Construction Management and Economics, 6(03), 195-208.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: construction management; design management; fast track; phased construction
- ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446198800000018
- Abstract:
Phased construction and fast-tracking have received considerable attention in recent years and have been synonymous with the development of new project delivery systems under the professional construction management approach. Many articles and even textbooks have been described only the advantages of these popular methods. Despite the differences between the two approaches, outlined in this paper, they are still being referred to interchangeably by construction professions. Through a case study, this paper also identifies the potential disadvantages of the fast-track technique. problem areas associated with the implementation of this technique are identified and further ranked with respect to their frequency observed on 28 fast-track construction contracts. A delay analysis shows the impact of this accelerated technique on construction activities. The far-reaching effects of mistakes during the early design/engineering phase in a fast-track is a major decision, and construction professional are often not aware of its implications. Based on the case study examined in this paper and other fast-track constructions previously analysed, trouble areas requiring special attention have been depicted and recommendations with regard to the effective use of this technique are presented. It has also been shown that unless considerable attention is directed to problem areas. Particularly those related to design, such a popular technique could result in unexpected delays.
Herzog, H W and Schlottmann, A M (1988) Local business cycle severity and induced labour mobility: the case of the construction workforce. Construction Management and Economics, 6(03), 247-58.
Tan, W (1988) GNP, interest rate and construction investment: empirical evidence from USA data. Construction Management and Economics, 6(03), 185-93.
Wilson, O D and Sharpe, K (1988) Tenders and estimates: a probabilistic model. Construction Management and Economics, 6(03), 225-45.