- Author
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Russell, J. S.
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Gugel, J. G.
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Radtke, M. W.
- Title
- Benefits and Costs of Constructability: Four Case Studies.
- Coporate
- Wisconsin-Madison Univ., WI
- Report
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Source Document 83
October 1992
134 p.
- Keywords
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construction
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methodology
- Identifiers
- approaches to implementing constructability; attributes of constructability approaches; benefits of constructability implementation; quantified costs of constructability
- Abstract
- Construction industry participants are becoming increasingly aware of the important benefits that constructability implementation can contribute to their projects. Recent research has identified different approaches owner's use to provide constructability input to their projects. This technical report provides a comparative analysis of three such approaches studied in four case studies. The relative attributes of each approach are described. For each approach, the quantitative and qualitative benefits accured through constructability implementation are also presented. In addition, the cost associated with each approach is presented in both a quantitative and qualitative manner. A comparison of benefits and costs attributed to each approach is provided. Finally, the practical implications of the three approaches are described in terms of relative applicability, relative benefits-costs and performance implications, and steps taken by each respective owner to facilitate constructability.