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Abdirad, H (2020) Developing digital project delivery routines around frequent disruptions: How do AEC organizations respond to disruptive information exchange requirements?, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.
Al-Saleh, F S (1980) A case study and evaluation of a technological delivery system: Construction management in Saudi Arabia, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.
Astaneh Asl, B (2019) Effects of using virtual reality on AEC team collaboration, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.
Azari Najafabadi, R (2013) An evaluation framework for the integrated design process of sustainable high-performance buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.
Fardhosseini, M S (2021) A quantitative analysis of the impact of integrating digital technology for formwork fabrication on human factors perspectives, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.
Gambatese, J A (1996) Addressing construction worker safety in the project design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.
Gutub, S (2019) Framework for the implementation process of public-private partnerships (P3s) in highway projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.
Ho, C T T (2019) Application of optimization to the production planning of construction prefabrication supply chains, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: optimization; uncertainty; construction project; building information model; building information modelling; fabrication; prefabrication; production planning; information modelling; simulation
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/2307359926
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Prefabrication and modularization are a growing trend in the construction industry. Efficiencies of the operation of construction prefabrication and modularization (CP&M) supply chains result in benefits for construction projects. Although the variable delivery time of construction schedules impacts the operation efficiencies of CP&M supply chains, few studies have investigated this problem by addressing uncertainties in CP&M schedules. On the other hand, the growing interest in CP&M motivates many prefabrication companies to open multiple fabrication shops and allocate jobs between these shops based on various factors. Nonetheless, few quantitative models are available to facilitate this allocation, and research on the CP&M supply chain with multiple shops is scarce. This study aims to fill this gap by investigating the application of optimization to facilitate the production planning of the CP&M supply chain with multiple fabrication shops. This study starts with a literature review covering 110 CP&M papers to understand common improvement strategies. Seven strategies were identified including using building information modelling, focusing on product design, using advanced technologies, applying lean principles, utilizing optimizations in production planning, utilizing optimizations in design and using simulation. Then, an industry survey with 10 fabricators is performed to understand current practices and impacts of uncertainty. After that, two optimization models for job allocations and production planning are developed: one is a deterministic model and the other is a stochastic programing model with multi objectives. Each optimization model is demonstrated through an example problem. The first model generates an optimal solution for the example problem that saves 2. 5% of total cost compared to the Early Due Date method. The second model allows to develop a robust set of optimal schedules subject to uncertainty and flexible in balancing cost and time reduction objectives. Its example shows that variable delivery time causes up to 2. 93% of total cost increase. Moreover, a sensitivity analysis is introduced to quantify impacts of parameters sensitive to supply chain performance and identify improvement opportunities. This research is expected to contribute the knowledge on production planning of CP&M supply chain under uncertainty and enhance CP&M supply chain performance, therefore benefit construction projects and the construction industry.
Homayouni, H (2015) Aligning contractual, technological, and organizational elements to achieve higher performance buildings: A qualitative comparative analysis approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.
Lee, N H (2009) A framework for developing new visualization schemes for construction project performance monitoring, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.
Lee, W (2018) Use of wearable sensors to unveil roles of task demands-personal resources and burnout on performance of construction workers, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.
Lewis, N S (2023) Development of an open-source methodology for simulation of civil engineering structures subject to multi-hazards, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.
Lowry, M B (2008) An online analytic-deliberative approach to public participation for transportation investment decisions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.
Manninen, D L (1981) Labor force migration associated with nuclear power plant construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.
Mukherjee, A (2005) A multi-agent framework for general purpose situational simulations in construction management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.
Ottesen, J (2019) CPM schedule density: A new predictor for productivity loss, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.
Pathak, C (2021) Electric vehicle infrastructure decision support system, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.
Pratama, L A (2023) Immersive visualization intervention on pull planning, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.
Shang, L (2019) Achieving public agency goals in public-private partnerships using innovative payment mechanisms, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.
Son, J (2011) An integrated model of evolution of project teams in large-scale construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.
Stevens, J D (1981) A study of the relationship between perturbations in construction time schedules and potential construction claims, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.
Tench, B (2022) Designing restoration: Protecting and restoring our attention through participatory design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.
Wang, S (2017) Integrated approach and analysis of reliability, robustness, resilience and infrastructure applications, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.
Yamaura, J T (2018) The value of cloud computing technology in public transportation construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.
Zhang, Z (2021) Participatory ergonomics in construction: Enabling practice-to-research-to-practice via the 2safemodel, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.
Zokaei Ashtiani, M (2022) Data-driven sustainability assessment in roadway infrastructure construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.