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Abdel-Salam, A N (2018) Corporate social responsibility of construction and real estate development companies in developing countries: An assessment model, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Abduh, M (2000) Utility assessment of electronic networking technologies for design -build projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Ahmed, A (2012) Pavement damage cost estimation using highway agency maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction strategies, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Al-Sinan, F M (1986) Evaluation of construction management contracts in developing countries, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Alqady, M (2012) Leveraging text content for management of construction project documents, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Anastasopoulos, P (2009) Infrastructure asset management: A case study on pavement rehabilitation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Arman, M H R (2014) Using option theory to manage risks in highway winter operations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Attallah, S O (2014) A life cycle analysis approach for the enhancement of sustainability decision-making in the construction industry using agent-based modeling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Bayraktar, M E (2006) A decision model to determine the optimal time-cost trade off in highway work zone projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Beliveau, Y J (1984) A cost control model for on-site work activities for construction (estimating, cost-codes, forms), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Bhargava, A (2009) A probabilistic evaluation of highway project costs, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Brissi, S G (2021) Principles for the adoption of offsite construction in design and construction companies, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Cai, J (2020) Data-driven approach to holistic situational awareness in construction site safety management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Castro-Lacouture, D (2003) B2b e-work intranet solution design for rebar supply interactions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Chao, L-C (1994) An adaptive approach to evaluation of implementation prospects of new construction technologies, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Chen, F-C (2021) Deep learning studies for vision-based condition assessment and attribute estimation of civil infrastructure systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Chen, Y (2013) Measurement models of building information modeling maturity, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Chen, Y-T (2008) Automated on-site productivity evaluation using RFID and GPS, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Cheng, T-m (1996) Impact of front-end loading on construction project cash-flows: A mathematical approach for determination of unit prices in bidding, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Cory, C A (2019) Building information modeling (BIM) - to prepare current construction management students for tomorrow’s construction careers, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Cui, Q (2005) A dynamic model for profitability analysis of construction firms: Towards complexity, learning, and uncertainty, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
de Cresce El Debs, L (2016) A mixed methods study on choice of media influence on construction industry communication, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Debella, F M (2020) Profitability improvement of construction firms through continuous improvement using rapid improvement principles and best practices, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Georgy, M E (2000) Utility-based neurofuzzy approach for engineering performance assessment in industrial construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Ghahari, S (2021) Detecting and measuring corruption and inefficiency in infrastructure projects using machine learning and data analytics, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Gkritza, K (2006) Economic development effects of highway investment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Gonzalez-Quevedo, A A (1991) Sensitivity analysis of construction simulation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Han, S (2005) Application modeling of the conventional and the GPS-based earthmoving systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Hassan, M E M (2017) Modeling the macroeconomic impact of construction spending as a public policy tool - the case of employment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Hastak, M (1994) Decision support system for project cost control strategy and planning, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Hijazi, A M (1989) Simulation analysis of linear construction processes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Holt, E A (2015) Analysis of the learning styles of undergraduate students in construction management bachelor degree programs in the US, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Hong, T (2005) Life-cycle cost assessment model of composite materials in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Hsie, M (1994) Computer-aided acceptance planning: Generating quality acceptance parameters and stratified sampling plans through neural network learning ability and CAD modeling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Huang, R-Y (1994) A graphical-based method for transient evaluation of construction operations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Irizarry, J (2005) Safety issues in steel erection: Impact on task durations and risk perception of ironworkers, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Issariyanukula, A (2011) A probabilistic methodology for estimating transportation project costs using Bayesian models, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Jen, H (2005) Web-based construction process simulation framework, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Jeong, J G (2006) A framework for supply chain modeling and optimization for the manufactured housing industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Jiang, Y (1990) The development of performance prediction and optimization models for bridge management systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Johnson, P (2002) A quantitative assessment of knowledge and perceptions of civil engineering, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Kang, K (2018) Enhancing critical capacity of infrastructure supply chain to improve resilience of associated communities and infrastructure to disaster, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Khallaf, R (2016) Interactional risks associated with parties to a PPP project, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Khurshid, M B (2010) A framework for establishing optimal performance thresholds for highway asset interventions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Kim, J (2004) Delay forecasting using a vulnerability index, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Lee, J H (2004) Object-based learning method in civil engineering, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Lee, S (2001) Simulation analysis of productivity variation affected by accident risk in underground construction operations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Li, S (2017) Modeling, optimizing, and impact analysis of incentive and regulation mechanisms in infrastructure privatization, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Lombard, P C (1991) The relationship between highway infrastructure and regional economic development, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Louis, J (2016) Simulation analysis, monitoring, and control of operations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Lueprasert, K (1996) Constructability knowledge acquisition: A machine learning approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Mahdavi, A (2016) A system-of-systems approach to ex-ante analysis of profit potential of a project portfolio, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Martinez, L H (2001) A neuro-fuzzy decision support system for risk analysis of revenue-dependent infrastructure projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Mohamed, S Y (2020) Stochastic performance and maintenance optimization models for pavement infrastructure management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Mostafavi, A (2013) Ex-ante assessment of financial innovation policies in infrastructure system-of-systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Naderpajouh, N (2013) Interactional analysis of emergent risks in institutionally diverse construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Nakano, V M (2008) A design assessment system to protect buildings from internal chemical and biological threats, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Nitithamyong, P (2003) Analysis of success and failure factors in application of web-based project management systems in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Orczyk, J J (1989) Parametric construction scheduling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Panzeter, A A (1993) A methodology for modeling the cost and duration of concrete highway bridges, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Park, J (2017) Dynamic multi-dimensional BIM for total construction as-built documentation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Park, S (2003) An analysis of the impact of information technology on the performance of construction contracting firms, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Patty, R M (1993) A construction engineering platform for the integration of constructability concepts and lessons learned at the point of design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Puri, V (2012) Incorporation of continuous activities into activity cycle diagram based discrete event simulation for construction operations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Riverso, M E (1984) A life cycle cost system for value engineering in building design and construction (economic, cost-codes, database), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Robert Thomas, R (2020) Examining the relationship of bid difference and disadvantaged business enterprise participation goals in highway construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Russell, J S (1988) A knowledge-based system approach to the contractor prequalification process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Schexnayder, C J J (1980) Heavy construction equipment replacement economics, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Senior-Brown, B A (1993) A study of the planning and integrated cyclic analysis of serial system operations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
Shafaat, A (2016) Designing project systems in presence of variations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Purdue University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: process analysis; construction project; construction planning; critical path method; scheduling; simulation
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/2013327093
- Abstract:
Construction projects are dynamic processes that usually face changing environment and requirements. Projects typically need cross boundary social entities to happen, in which teams are working to reach the project goals. These purposeful Inter-Organizational Entities (IOE) are working in a complex system consisting of inter-related set of activities, technologies, and requirements. The dynamic and complex nature of the project systems plus bounded rationality causes mismatch between what is being designed at the first place and what is actually executed. These variations can be very costly, reduce the productivity and detrimental to inter-organizational relationship as well as other issues such as moral hazard and hold up problems. This study started with the idea that although projects are being influenced by many factors, which in many cases are outside of the stakeholders' control, they are still predictable. On the other hand, the high rate of change orders show that there is a need for design improvement. Thus, the main objective of this study is to develop dynamic models for project design which are capable of addressing the temporariness, uniqueness, and variability attributes of projects. The models aim to improve the design practices to increase the project system resilience. At the same time they increase the project flexibility to make it more robust and agile. To show the predictability, this study used data from more than 2600 road construction projects tendered by Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to build six different data mining models. By comparing these six machine learning Methods (Support Vector Machine, Logistic Regression, Multi-Layer Perceptron Neural Network, Decision Tree, K-Nearest Neighbor, and Naive Bayes Classifier) it was shown that the decision tree model has the highest accuracy and F-measure among the models in predicting the change order occurrence. This proves that although projects experience changes, these changes are predictable. In addition, it signifies that fact that projects with higher chances of variation require more attention regarding design review and control as well as agility and robustness consideration. In an attempt to address this issue, this research addresses project systems from two different, but complimentary, outlooks. First one, looks at projects as purposeful systems and model the projects using Functions-Based Systems Engineering (FBSE) method. Architecting the project enterprise to enhance the robustness of IOE during the project life cycle is one of the objectives of this study. The main idea is that any project is a combination of activities. The project enterprise is defining these activities and performing them. In another word the project system activities are the project enterprise functions. During the project life cycle the project enterprise is evolving itself to be able to perform the specific determined functions. These evolutions are captured and modeled using IDEF0 technique. State Based family of methods is another outlook that the project process can be modeled based on. System of Transient Modes (STMs) method is the second outlook which models the projects as states, transitions and modes. This perspective, makes the project design systematic, and it does help the project systems to be more robust and deliver their intended functionality in presence of variation in conditions. This second SE model was developed based on Wymore's system models (∀Z, Z&epsis; DSYSTEMS) and have discrete time scale to be able to designs modes and states of project. To validate the effectiveness of the developed conceptual framework, the model was tested by 48 undergraduate engineering students. The outcomes showe the ability of STMs framework in increasing the clarity of design, improving communication, and enhancing in seeing more details of the project. The outcomes of this research can assist the decision makers to make a more precise prediction. It also makes them able to implement systems engineering models in their practice to improve the design, communication, and documentation quality at different life cycle stages of projects. Also it helps the project enterprise design and its adaptation to changing environments. The field of project automation also can be benefited from this research since, both STMs and FBSE models can be implemented in automated project design and control. The models also can be used as part of the project designers' training programs as they are able to help the novice designers in problem scoping and problem solving.
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