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Research paper thumbnail of Teoria e Métodos Para Gestão Da Produção Na Construção

Research paper thumbnail of Conceptual Structures for Spatial Reasoning

Research paper thumbnail of PRSM Review Year 1 Report A: Review of PRSM Use at Caltrans

Research paper thumbnail of Principles of Mistakeproofing and Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ)

Proc. 27th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC), Jul 3, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Visualizing Daily On-site Space Use

Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Jul 9, 2017

Research paper thumbnail of Design science research in construction management: multi-disciplinary collaboration on the SightPlan system

Construction Management and Economics, Feb 3, 2020

Abstract As a tribute to Ray Levitt’s early computer science contributions, this paper presents t... more Abstract As a tribute to Ray Levitt’s early computer science contributions, this paper presents the research methodology he and I in close collaboration with Barbara Hayes-Roth followed to develop the SightPlan system. This research methodology falls under the umbrella of what is known as “design science.” Design science concerns itself with designing and making artefacts to fulfil a purpose, and then testing and validating that they indeed are fit-for-purpose. Design science does not belong in the category of physical science or of fundamental science; instead, it falls in the category of the sciences of the artificial. This paper describes the methodological steps pursued in design science and in parallel illustrates how these steps were instantiated and what artefacts were produced in the course of developing the SightPlan system, a blackboard expert system that lays out temporary facilities on construction sites. The aims of this paper are to recognise Ray’s work as an advisor and researcher, reflect on and promote the use of design science in construction management and economics and thereby participate in the ongoing discussion on research methods in this journal, and illustrate to scholars in this field that research is an opportunistic endeavour.

Research paper thumbnail of Work Density Method for Takt Planning of Construction Processes with Nonrepetitive Work

Journal of the Construction Division and Management, Dec 1, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Structural Design Iteration: The Application of DSM to Seismic Retrofit

Construction Research Congress 2009, Apr 1, 2009

ABSTRACT Iteration in design or re-design is commonplace within architectural, engineering, and c... more ABSTRACT Iteration in design or re-design is commonplace within architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) projects. Positive iteration is often required to optimize design solutions around competing objectives. This runs counter to the misconception shared by many engineers that iteration is negative and linearity in design is preferable and achievable through adequate pre-planning. We have identified a void in the practical application and theoretical development of design theory within the structural engineering ...

Research paper thumbnail of Supply Chain Management: Interlinking Multiple Research Streams

Springer eBooks, Nov 9, 2005

This chapter represents a view of the evolution of the supply chain literature from a wide range ... more This chapter represents a view of the evolution of the supply chain literature from a wide range of perspectives including operations management, logistics, purchasing, and information technologies. First, a chronological view of the field is presented. Next, eleven major research streams are summarized. The streams are:(1) inventories,(2) global supply logistics,(3) buyer/supplier dyads,(4) communication and the Internet,(5) lean supply chains,(6) process analysis,(7) power,(8) mass customization,(9) alliances,(10) market ...

Research paper thumbnail of Contributors to lead time in construction supply chains: case of pipe supports used in power plants

Research paper thumbnail of Product modeling to support case-based construction planning and scheduling

Automation in Construction, May 1, 2004

Research paper thumbnail of Takting the Parade of Trades: Use of Capacity Buffers to Gain Work Flow Reliability

Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Jul 6, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Visual Management of Daily Construction Site Space Use

Frontiers in Built Environment, Sep 11, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Application of Lean Supply Chain Concepts to a Vertically-Integrated Company: A Case Study

Research paper thumbnail of Capital Projects Supply Chain Management: SC Tactics of a Supplier Organization

Research paper thumbnail of An analysis of several configuration design systems

Artificial intelligence for engineering design, analysis and manufacturing, Feb 1, 1993

Research paper thumbnail of Collaborative Takt Time Planning of Non-Repetitive Work

Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Jul 9, 2017

Research paper thumbnail of Acknowledging Variability and Uncertainty in Product and Process Development

Taylor & Francis eBooks, Feb 15, 2003

Abstract Four-dimensional (4D) models describe product geometry in three dimensions and process t... more Abstract Four-dimensional (4D) models describe product geometry in three dimensions and process time in one dimension. Most 4D models in use today do not explicitly reflect that the values taken on by geometric and temporal variables may not be known exactly, but can vary for a variety of reasons such as human indecision or physical tolerances. Moreover, practitioners involved in product and process development for the architecture/engineering/construction industry need to reason about numerous other variables in addition to those ...

Research paper thumbnail of Impact of multitasking and merge bias on procurement of complex equipment

Research paper thumbnail of Design Structure Matrix Implementation on a Seismic Retrofit

Journal of Management in Engineering, Jul 1, 2010

A void exists in development of design theory methodology within the structural engineering commu... more A void exists in development of design theory methodology within the structural engineering community. This void hampers efforts to resolve performance deficiencies including cost over-runs, unplanned rework, and suboptimal design. In manufacturing, product design and production improvements have resulted from implementation of the design structure matrix (DSM) methodology. DSM offers a means to represent, analyze, and decompose complex systems in order to improve their performance. DSM use within the architecture ...

Research paper thumbnail of Teoria e Métodos Para Gestão Da Produção Na Construção

Research paper thumbnail of Conceptual Structures for Spatial Reasoning

Research paper thumbnail of PRSM Review Year 1 Report A: Review of PRSM Use at Caltrans

Research paper thumbnail of Principles of Mistakeproofing and Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ)

Proc. 27th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC), Jul 3, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Visualizing Daily On-site Space Use

Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Jul 9, 2017

Research paper thumbnail of Design science research in construction management: multi-disciplinary collaboration on the SightPlan system

Construction Management and Economics, Feb 3, 2020

Abstract As a tribute to Ray Levitt’s early computer science contributions, this paper presents t... more Abstract As a tribute to Ray Levitt’s early computer science contributions, this paper presents the research methodology he and I in close collaboration with Barbara Hayes-Roth followed to develop the SightPlan system. This research methodology falls under the umbrella of what is known as “design science.” Design science concerns itself with designing and making artefacts to fulfil a purpose, and then testing and validating that they indeed are fit-for-purpose. Design science does not belong in the category of physical science or of fundamental science; instead, it falls in the category of the sciences of the artificial. This paper describes the methodological steps pursued in design science and in parallel illustrates how these steps were instantiated and what artefacts were produced in the course of developing the SightPlan system, a blackboard expert system that lays out temporary facilities on construction sites. The aims of this paper are to recognise Ray’s work as an advisor and researcher, reflect on and promote the use of design science in construction management and economics and thereby participate in the ongoing discussion on research methods in this journal, and illustrate to scholars in this field that research is an opportunistic endeavour.

Research paper thumbnail of Work Density Method for Takt Planning of Construction Processes with Nonrepetitive Work

Journal of the Construction Division and Management, Dec 1, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Structural Design Iteration: The Application of DSM to Seismic Retrofit

Construction Research Congress 2009, Apr 1, 2009

ABSTRACT Iteration in design or re-design is commonplace within architectural, engineering, and c... more ABSTRACT Iteration in design or re-design is commonplace within architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) projects. Positive iteration is often required to optimize design solutions around competing objectives. This runs counter to the misconception shared by many engineers that iteration is negative and linearity in design is preferable and achievable through adequate pre-planning. We have identified a void in the practical application and theoretical development of design theory within the structural engineering ...

Research paper thumbnail of Supply Chain Management: Interlinking Multiple Research Streams

Springer eBooks, Nov 9, 2005

This chapter represents a view of the evolution of the supply chain literature from a wide range ... more This chapter represents a view of the evolution of the supply chain literature from a wide range of perspectives including operations management, logistics, purchasing, and information technologies. First, a chronological view of the field is presented. Next, eleven major research streams are summarized. The streams are:(1) inventories,(2) global supply logistics,(3) buyer/supplier dyads,(4) communication and the Internet,(5) lean supply chains,(6) process analysis,(7) power,(8) mass customization,(9) alliances,(10) market ...

Research paper thumbnail of Contributors to lead time in construction supply chains: case of pipe supports used in power plants

Research paper thumbnail of Product modeling to support case-based construction planning and scheduling

Automation in Construction, May 1, 2004

Research paper thumbnail of Takting the Parade of Trades: Use of Capacity Buffers to Gain Work Flow Reliability

Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Jul 6, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Visual Management of Daily Construction Site Space Use

Frontiers in Built Environment, Sep 11, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Application of Lean Supply Chain Concepts to a Vertically-Integrated Company: A Case Study

Research paper thumbnail of Capital Projects Supply Chain Management: SC Tactics of a Supplier Organization

Research paper thumbnail of An analysis of several configuration design systems

Artificial intelligence for engineering design, analysis and manufacturing, Feb 1, 1993

Research paper thumbnail of Collaborative Takt Time Planning of Non-Repetitive Work

Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Jul 9, 2017

Research paper thumbnail of Acknowledging Variability and Uncertainty in Product and Process Development

Taylor & Francis eBooks, Feb 15, 2003

Abstract Four-dimensional (4D) models describe product geometry in three dimensions and process t... more Abstract Four-dimensional (4D) models describe product geometry in three dimensions and process time in one dimension. Most 4D models in use today do not explicitly reflect that the values taken on by geometric and temporal variables may not be known exactly, but can vary for a variety of reasons such as human indecision or physical tolerances. Moreover, practitioners involved in product and process development for the architecture/engineering/construction industry need to reason about numerous other variables in addition to those ...

Research paper thumbnail of Impact of multitasking and merge bias on procurement of complex equipment

Research paper thumbnail of Design Structure Matrix Implementation on a Seismic Retrofit

Journal of Management in Engineering, Jul 1, 2010

A void exists in development of design theory methodology within the structural engineering commu... more A void exists in development of design theory methodology within the structural engineering community. This void hampers efforts to resolve performance deficiencies including cost over-runs, unplanned rework, and suboptimal design. In manufacturing, product design and production improvements have resulted from implementation of the design structure matrix (DSM) methodology. DSM offers a means to represent, analyze, and decompose complex systems in order to improve their performance. DSM use within the architecture ...