- Author
- Construction Industry Institute
- Title
- Preview of Constructability Implementation.
- Coporate
- Construction Industry Institute, Austin, TX
- Report
- Publication 34-2, February 1993, 29 p.
- Keywords
- construction
- Abstract
- As demonstrated in the case studies summarized in this publication, when methodically implemented, front-end constructability efforts are an investment that result in a substantial return. Documentation of constructability efforts shows that owners accured an average reduction in total project cost and schedule of 4.3 percent and 7.5 percent, respectively. These savings represented a 10 to 1 return on owners' investment in constructability. The task force feels that industry-wide constructability implementation is progressing slowly and lacks structure. For example, based on an assessment of 62 companies with a constructability program, only two were found to have a comprehensive, formal program. A need exists for the development of tools to facilitate constructability implementation. The Guide offers comprehensive guidance and specific insights into how project constructability can be implemented. It is targeted to owners, designers, and construction personnel, with particular emphasis on the owner. Senior executives, entry-level project personnel, and project managers in particular can benefit from the tools provided in the Guide.