Effectiveness of constructability concept in the provision of infrastructure assets

Saghatforoush, E. and Trigunarsyah, B. and Too, E. and Heravitorbati, A. (2011) Effectiveness of constructability concept in the provision of infrastructure assets. In: 1st International Postgraduate Conference on Engineering, Designing and Developing the Built Environment for Sustainable Wellbeing (eddBE 2011), 27-29 Apr 2011, Brisbane, Australia.

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Abstract

The concept of constructability is to use construction knowledge and experience during all phases of a project, particularly in the earliest phases of planning and design. It facilitates project objectives before delivery stage, and decreases unnecessary costs during construction phase. Despite the extensive use, constructability concept fails to address many issues related to Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of construction projects. Extending constructability concept, to include the O&M issues, could lead to the projects that are not fitted for construction purposes only, but also fitted for use. This study reviews the literature of constructability implementation, its benefits and shortcomings during the infrastructure life cycle, as well as the delivery success factors of infrastructure projects. This contributes to the propose need of a model to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of infrastructure project by extending the concept of constructability to include O&M. Development of such a model can facilitate post-occupancy stakeholders' participation in a constructability program. It will help infrastructure owners eliminate project reworks, and improve O&M effectiveness and efficiency.

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Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Commonwealth Reporting Category E) (Paper)
Refereed:	Yes
Item Status:	Live Archive
Additional Information:	Published version deposited in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.
Faculty/School / Institute/Centre:	Historic - Faculty of Business and Law - School of Management and Marketing (1 Jan 2011 - 30 Jun 2013)
Faculty/School / Institute/Centre:	Historic - Faculty of Business and Law - School of Management and Marketing (1 Jan 2011 - 30 Jun 2013)
Date Deposited:	30 May 2013 01:29
Last Modified:	20 Sep 2017 05:08
Uncontrolled Keywords:	constructability; operation and maintenance (O&M); operability; maintainability; delivery phases; infrastructure projects; project life cycle; constructability extended concept
Fields of Research (2008):	09 Engineering > 0905 Civil Engineering > 090505 Infrastructure Engineering and Asset Management 15 Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services > 1503 Business and Management > 150307 Innovation and Technology Management 12 Built Environment and Design > 1202 Building > 120201 Building Construction Management and Project Planning
Socio-Economic Objectives (2008):	E Expanding Knowledge > 97 Expanding Knowledge > 970112 Expanding Knowledge in Built Environment and Design
URI:	http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/21452

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