
Finding Leading Indicators to Prevent Premature Starts to Construction
Publication No
RS323-1
Type
Research & Development Product
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2016
Pages
20
Research Team
RT-323
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In order to prevent these impacts and interruptions, the Construction Industry Institute (CII) commissioned Research Team (RT) 323 to gain a better understanding of what constitutes a premature start to construction, and to identify which factors drive the problem. The main objective of RT-323 was to define what is a premature start, determine what drives it, understand what impacts occur as a result, and to investigate whether any leading indicators, or “red flags,” exist to serve as early warning signs that the construction phase of a project is mobilizing prematurely.
To develop a basis for analysis, RT-323 defined a premature start as a decision, by at least one party, to start construction with at least one risk that exceeds an acceptable tolerance to a party and which can result in an interruption to construction. RT-323 conducted the research in two thrusts. The first thrust focused on identifying drivers, leading indicators, and impacts associated with premature starts by conducting case studies and a review of literature. The second thrust focused on quantifying discoveries made in the initial thrust by surveying respondents that represent the construction industry.
RT-323 next developed the Premature Start Impact Analysis (PSIA) tool. This Excel spreadsheet incorporates the team’s research findings into an interactive tool that can be used by various members of a project team through all phases of construction. The primary purpose of the PSIA is to identify the potential impacts of user reported leading indicators and drivers. The tool then guides the user toward reference material and data compiled by RT-323, such as case studies and survey results. Development of the PSIA and deployment recommendations are described in detail in Implementation Resource 323-2, Premature Start Impact Analysis Tool: User Guide and Case Studies.
Throughout its research, RT-323 discovered many actions an organization should take to avoid premature starts to construction. The team developed the following list of items to take into account when considering project schedule, risk, and stakeholder alignment:
- Recognize the importance of schedule integration between engineering, procurement and construction.
- Conduct a detailed risk analysis on front end costs versus potential benefits.
- Fully validate the constructability program and path of construction in relation to schedule.
- Provide construction contract access to procurement documentation.
- Establish an integrated team and assess joint capabilities to meet project requirements.
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Finding Leading Indicators to Prevent Premature Starts, and Assuring Uninterrupted Construction
Keywords
Premature starts to construction,
Leading indicators of premature starts,
Drivers of premature starts,
Impacts of premature starts,
PSIA,
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