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Abdelaty, A F A (2017) Data-driven algorithms for enhanced transportation infrastructure asset management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Al Shalabi, F A (2016) BIM framework for energy and maintenance performance assessment for facility management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
AlBughdadi, A J M (2022) Advanced decision support tools for bridge asset management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Azmy, N (2012) The role of team effectiveness in construction project teams and project performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University.
Barbosa Resende, C (2021) Post-construction evaluation for work zones and construction engineers' training, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University.
Barutha, P J (2018) Integrated project delivery for industrial projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Canales Fernandez, A R (2004) Developing effective integration between American supervisors and hispanic craft workers in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Christensen, A N (2019) Identifying private construction project owner inefficiencies that affect project goals, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
El-adaway, I H (2008) Construction dispute mitigation through multi-agent based simulation and risk management modeling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Elmisalami, T E (2001) Developing a multi-attribute utility model (MAUM) for selecting information technologies in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Enz, D L (2009) Construction project administration and management for mitigating work zone crashes and fatalities: An integrated risk management model, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Gad, G M (2012) Effect of culture, risk, and trust on the selection of dispute resolution methods in international construction contracts, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Gao, Z (2004) Investigation of technologies to improve the visualization of design documents and construction process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University.
Harmelink, D J (1995) Linear scheduling model: The development of a linear scheduling model with microcomputer applications for highway construction project control, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Kaewmoracharoen, M (2009) Feasibility of visualization and simulation applications to improve work zone safety and mobility, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University.
Kawal, D E (1970) A systems model of a construction firm, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: construction equipment; construction firms; contingency; equipment; estimating; feedback; financing; investment; management information system; monitoring; policy; project planning; scheduling; bidding model; regression model; simulation
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/302410669
- Abstract:
[Extract from Chapter 1] Construction management includes the management of various resource and management information systems. The resource systems consist of production systems involving direct and indirect labor, and construction equipment, as well as finance and time systems. Common information systems are: estimating, payroll, accounting, labor analysis and project planning, scheduling monitoring and control. Some production and information systems emphasize the general firm operation, and others relate to each individual project. This investigation is concerned with those systems related to general company management and not those concerned with the individual projects. The objective of this study is to develop a dynamic, realistic general systems level representation of the major constraints and major policies of a construction firm such that the effects of various different policy parameters, initial conditions and external influences can be analyzed. The development results in a computer simulation model. The systems model is recommended as a simulation tool to construction firms which would provide an evaluation of different policies and an analysis of future contingencies. The approach assumed the policies of a growth-oriented construction firm. This implied the firm attempted to maximize use of its available resources. The management of assets such as construction equipment and long-term investments was not considered. The basic framework of the systems model is the set of working capital accounts in the typical construction firm cash flow statement. This research is particularly significant to construction management because it is concerned with the overall systems level. Other research efforts have concentrated on the individual systems, for example, bidding models and project management computer programs. The system definition of Koenig et al. (1967) is assumed in this investigation; namely, a system is a set of interacting components. The systems model, then, represents a set of interacting systems. The systems included in the model were: working capital cash flow, bidding information and constraints, overhead acquisition, short-term investment and external financing. The conceptual approach utilized was that of Forrester (1968a, 1968c). More specifically, emphasis was placed on information and the feedback characteristics. The model was structured using basically two types of variables; those representing levels or states, and those representing rates of change in the flow between the levels. The analysis of the results included the use of computer simulation experimental design techniques. Two designs were used and they both involved two factors, each with two levels and two blocks. One model employed analysis of variance whereas the other model used analysis of covariance with a quadratic regression model. One factor consisted of two levels of markup and the other factor had two levels of short-term investment monthly return rates. The two blocks represented two initial starting conditions: one with a strong working capital position and liberalized bonding constraint, and the other initial condition represented a moderate working capital position and moderate bonding constraint. [Extreact from Conclusions] The simulation model was found to be very helpful in revealing the structure of a construction firm. The basic feedback loops within a construction firm were identified and the behavior observed. It is recommended that the systems model be employed by a firm to study the structure and behavior of their policies. Various parameter values can be substituted and the best policy such as markup or overhead deduced from the simulation runs. In addition it is recommended the model be used in contingency analysis, for example in studying policy in anticipation of labor strikes and different markup situations.
Lueth, P L O (2008) The architectural design studio as a learning environment: A qualitative exploration of architecture design student learning experiences in design studios from first- through fourth-year, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Mahfouz, T S (2009) Construction legal support for differing site conditions (DSC) through statistical modeling and machine learning (ML), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
McCann, M (1986) An application of convex programming to construction scheduling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Iowa State University.
Mohd Zainudin, N (2019) Identification and analysis of worker safety hazards in Midwest agribusiness construction work sites, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Iowa State University.
Nahvi, A (2019) Integrated stochastic economics performance evaluation of horizontal infrastructure systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Pinto Nunez, M D C (2017) Comprehensive partnering management model for highway construction projects delivered using traditional and alternative methods, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Rahbar, F (1997) Computer-aided parametric planning (CAPP), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Rueda-Benavides, J A (2016) Indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity project selection framework using stochastic techniques, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Shrestha, K P (2016) Data analytics and visualization for enhanced highway construction cost indexes and as-built schedules, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Sirotiak, T L (2008) The effect of problem/project-based learning on a desired skill set for construction professionals, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Smadi, O G (2000) Knowledge-based expert system pavement management optimization, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Talbot, J (2021) Understanding housing reconstruction in Puerto Rico after hurricanes Irma and Maria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Tapia, R M (2017) Linear scheduling and procurement tools to manage geotechnical risk in design-build construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University.
Woldesenbet, A (2014) Highway infrastructure data and information integration & assessment framework: a data-driven decision-making approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University.