Towards Effective Planning and Control of Complex EPC Construction Projects

Effective planning and control are crucial for the successful delivery of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects, which are characterized by complex organizational structures, interdependent activities, overlapping phases, and a large number of disciplines and participants. However, project uncertainty, including the lack of...

Short-cyclic scheduling in construction projects: An exploratory study on finding the critical project factors for determining the appropriateness of projects for short-cyclic scheduling during the realization phase

To cope with the current problems in the construction industry, project managers and scholars seek new methods to turn the tide. Many scholars blame traditional management approaches for cost overruns and delays occurring in current projects. To find solutions, project managers introduce tools from various sectors that have coped with similar...

Measuring Project’s Team Culture In Projects Using The Last Planner® System

At this stage, construction industry is known for bad project performances and a culture characterized by adversarial behaviours. The Last Planner System (LPS) is designed to improve these circumstances through the enhancement of workflow reliability by involving various disciplines in joint planning processes and a culture of collaboration....

Multifunctionele Afbouwteams: Het ontwerpen van een afbouwmethode op basis van het gebruik van multifunctionele afbouwteams en lean thinking

Een onderzoek naar de mogelijke verbeteringen in de samenwerking tussen aannemer en onderaannemer om de faalkosten in de afbouwfase van een woningbouwproces te reduceren. Het hoge faalkosten van 12,9% in de afbouwfase van een woningbouwproces wordt geanalyseerd, waarna er een ontwerponderzoek wordt verricht. Dit resulteert in een afbouwmethode...