Publication Date
Fall 2016
Advisor(s) - Committee Chair
Douglas Chelson (Director), Daniel Jackson, and Shahnaz Aly
Degree Program
Department of Architectural and Manufacturing Sciences
Degree Type
Master of Science
Abstract
The construction industry suffers from many practical problems and challenges; most being related to construction management. One of the most common recurring problems in construction projects is delay. Delay is a primary factor that can have an effect on project duration, scheduled delivery date, as well as the overhead cost of the project. This study investigated the problem of delays in construction projects. The research focused on the combination of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Last Planner System (LPS) together to measure the execution time of construction projects. The aim of this study was to determine whether using BIM and LPS together affect construction process delay differently than using BIM or LPS alone. The methodology of this study relied on data collection through administration of survey questionnaires to key players and participants at construction companies. Interviews were conducted with construction experts from four construction companies that used BIM and LPS individually in their system as case studies to verify and validate the findings. The outcomes of this survey will be helpful to construction practitioners to reduce delay in construction operations and to shorten projects duration.
Disciplines
Construction Engineering and Management | Technology and Innovation
Recommended Citation
AI Hussein, Zaid K., "Using Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the Last Planner System (LPS) to Reduce Construction Process Delay" (2016). Masters Theses & Specialist Projects. Paper 1746.
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1746