Industrial Engineering/Manufacturing Techniques for Enhancing Construction Project Performance

Publication No

RR265-11

Type

Checklist/Flowchart/Matrix, Guidelines/Suggestions

Publication Date

Dec 01, 2012

Pages

274

Research Team

RT-265

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Abstract

Previous CII research suggests that field project operations are quite inefficient. For example, the final report of Research Team (RT) 191 indicates that "NVA (non-value adding) activities consume between 50 and 75% of the productive time on the

Key Findings

RR265-11, Problem Identification Flowchart

Each flowchart is a decision tree that leads site personnel from problem identification to IE techniques that might improve the situation. There is a flowchart for each of the 5 NVA categories: (RR265-11, p. 31)

Equipment
Materials
Tools
Information
Personnel

RR265-11, Planning Assistant

This tool addresses the use of IE techniques during the planning phase that can prevent problems later. The purpose of the Planning Assistant is to provide the project team with a systematic approach (step-by-step instructions) for planning the layout of a construction site. (RR265-11, p. 55)

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Knowledge Area

Construction Execution, Design Planning & Optimization

Project Phase

Detailed Design (Engineering), Construction

Project Function

Project Management, Construction, Operations & Maintenance, Quality Management

Industry Group

Light Industrial, Heavy Industrial, Buildings, Infrastructure

Research Topic

How to Use Industrial Engineering/Manufacturing Techniques for Enhancing Project Performance

Keywords

Non-Value Adding, NVA, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering Techniques, Manufacturing Techniques, IE Techniques, Lean Implementation, Construction Productivity, rt265

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