- Author
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Russell, J. S.
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Radtke, M. W.
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Gugel, J. G.
- Title
- Project-Level Model and Approaches to Implement Constructability.
- Coporate
- Wisconsin-Madison Univ., WI
- Report
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Source Document 82
October 1992
239 p.
- Keywords
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construction
- Identifiers
- state of constructability program development; constructability programs identified in questionnaire survey; approaches to constructability identified in interviews; project-level constructability programs identified in interviews; model constructability implementation procedures
- Abstract
- Implementing construction knowledge during the design of a project can be an effective tool in achieving project success in regards to cost and schedule. A constructability program that strives to create an interdependence between the designer and contractor at all phases of the facility delivery process while also recognizing schedule constraints and new construction technologies could produce benefits well beyond the cost of the additional effort. However, many problems stand in the way of creating a constructability program. Oftentimes, projects are conceived with the construction phase completely separate from the rest of the facility delivery process. The possible benefits are many times ignored because they may be difficult to quantify in order to justify the cost of the program. Also, various ideas regarding the scope of constructability among the construction industry can create misconceptions about the extent of the benefits.