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Janet K. Yates
Other affiliations: Ferris State University, Ohio University, Jones Lang LaSalle ...read more
Bio: Janet K. Yates is an academic researcher from San Jose State University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Construction management & Project management. The author has an hindex of 12, co-authored 42 publications receiving 565 citations. Previous affiliations of Janet K. Yates include Ferris State University & Ohio University.
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TL;DR: In this article, a discussion is provided relative to how claims are generated during a construction project, the various types of delay, contract provisions which may trigger construction delay claims, methods of solidifying a party's position, presentation, substantiation and justification of a claim, formal and informal methods to resolve claims and, most importantly, mechanisms by which to cut down on the incidence of delay claims.
Abstract: Delays on construction projects, and the claims which emanate from such delays, are an integral part of the modern construction process. The overwhelming amount of time, energy, and cost devoted to delay claims does not begin when a claim is initially submitted at or near the completion of a job, rather, the construction delay claim process commences at project inception. A discussion is provided relative to how claims are generated during a construction project, the various types of delay, contract provisions which may trigger construction delay claims, methods of solidifying a party’s position, presentation, substantiation and justification of a claim, formal and informal methods to resolve claims and, most importantly, mechanisms by which to cut down on the incidence of delay claims.
86 citations
TL;DR: The purpose and development of the DAS program, its technical parameters, usage, and program output are described and a sample case study is presented that demonstrates how the program is utilized and the type of output it provides.
Abstract: The Construction Decision Support System for Delay Analysis [delay analysis system (DAS)] for personal computers is a software program that adds the capability for determining possible causes for project delays and suggests alternative courses of action to prevent further delays. The DAS is not merely another scheduling software system; it is a program that is used with existing project-management software packages. Development of the DAS program could lead to the evolution of one “metaprogram” to address management issues. The expanded delay analysis system creates a logical-path form of managing human and material resources in construction, built upon the solid data (foundation) of actual industrial experience and need. This paper discusses industrial participation in the development of the delay analysis system program and describes the purpose and development of the program, its technical parameters, usage, and program output. A sample case study is presented that demonstrates how the program is utilized and the type of output it provides.
73 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the feasibility of using fuzzy mathematical models for determining construction schedules and for evaluating the contingencies created by schedule compression and delays due to unforeseen material shortages was evaluated using three methods: manual critical path method scheduling calculations, Primavera Project Management software (P5), and mathematical models using the Optimization Programming Language software.
Abstract: This article evaluates the viability of using fuzzy mathematical models for determining construction schedules and for evaluating the contingencies created by schedule compression and delays due to unforeseen material shortages. Networks were analyzed using three methods: manual critical path method scheduling calculations, Primavera Project Management software (P5), and mathematical models using the Optimization Programming Language software. Fuzzy mathematical models that allow the multiobjective optimization of project schedules considering constraints such as time, cost, and unexpected materials shortages were used to verify commonly used methodologies for finding the minimum completion time for projects. The research also used a heuristic procedure for material allocation and sensitivity analysis to test five cases of material shortage, which increase the cost of construction and delay the completion time of projects. From the results obtained during the research investigation, it was determined that it is not just whether there is a shortage of a material but rather the way materials are allocated to different activities that affect project durations. It is important to give higher priority to activities that have minimum float values, instead of merely allocating materials to activities that are immediately ready to start.
63 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, a research project was conducted to explore construction failure investigation techniques and processes to determine whether they were adequate and to develop failure investigation guidelines, which can be used for construction failure investigations.
Abstract: A research project was conducted to explore construction failure investigation techniques and processes to determine whether they were adequate and to develop failure investigation guidelines. Data was collected on failures and failure investigation techniques from surveying 115 members of the engineering and construction industry. Construction failure case studies were created using docu- mentation provided by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, state offices of safety and health, and forensic engineers. The construction failure case studies were analyzed to determine how these organizations conduct their investigations and to develop guidelines that can be used for construction failure investigations. This article provides: ~1! description of the methods used for the research; ~2! results obtained from the industry survey; ~3! summary of the results of an investigation into case studies on construction failures; ~4! analysis of the results; ~5! discussion on construction failure investigative techniques; ~6! guidelines developed during the research project for investigating and documenting failures; and ~7! recommended format for reporting the findings of failure investigations.
60 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, a research project that was funded by the Construction Industry Institute (CII) addressed design and construction for sustainable industrial construction, which included a global literature review of articles and a survey of industrial construction firms that was used to determine the viability of utilizing sustainable practices in the industrial construction industry.
Abstract: This article summarizes the results of a research project that was funded by the Construction Industry Institute that addressed design and construction for sustainable industrial construction. The research project included a global literature review of articles related to sustainable industrial construction and a survey investigation of industrial construction firms that was used to determine the viability of utilizing sustainable practices in the industrial construction industry. Members of the industrial construction industry provided information on the utilization of sustainable practices in their firms and numerous examples of the types of sustainable practices that they have already implemented in their firms. The research project also developed several implementation resources that are discussed, such as a quick start guide for implementing sustainability practices, two maturity models that could be used to help evaluate the level of sustainability on projects, and a checklist for sustainabi...
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present the findings of a survey aimed at identifying the most important causes of delays in construction projects with traditional type contracts from the viewpoint of construction contractors and consultants.
757 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, a host of causes of construction delays in residential projects were identified and classified according to Drewin's Open Conversion System, and most common causes were evaluated by using both, the data collected in a survey conducted to residential projects consultant engineers, contractors, and owners, and interviews with senior professionals in the field.
460 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors outline a process of acquiring and updating detailed design information, identifying inspection goals, inspection planning, as-built data acquisition and analysis, and defect detection and management.
319 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe how Bayesian belief network (BBN) is applied to quantify the probability of construction project delays in a developing country and find that financial difficulties of owners and contractors, contractor's inadequate experience, and shortage of materials are the main causes of delay on construction projects in Vietnam.
223 citations