Optimizing Construction Project Scheduling for Improved Effectiveness and Reduced Labor Costs

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Construction Engineering Department

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https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-97697-1_19

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Berlant Arab Wahbi Albasyouni Mohamed Elsaid Yasmeen Essawy Khaled Nassar

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Research Article

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Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering

Publication Date

1-1-2025

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10.1007/978-3-031-97697-1_19

Abstract

The construction project schedule plays a vital role for project managers in the construction industry, enabling effective control over project timelines, expenses, and quality. Developing project schedules is often a challenging task, heavily relying on the experience of project planners and various project schedule elements such as resource allocation, duration, and cost. However, the optimization of resources in construction project scheduling, particularly for infrastructure projects, remains a significant challenge. This research addresses the need to enhance the schedules with the optimum resources in the construction industry while simultaneously aiming to decrease labor costs. The proposed approach depends on resources optimization methodology, specifically tailored to enhance project scheduling for improved resource utilization and reduced project duration. An essential factor in developing a practical construction schedule is having a deep understanding of the project’s conditions and its activities. The suggested model comprises three essential phases: extraction, configuration, and simulation. In the extraction phase, detailed information about the project’s activities and relevant parameters is obtained. Subsequently, in the configuration phase, relevant parameters are incorporated into the model as decision variables, enabling the generation of different scenarios. Finally, the simulation phase rigorously evaluates these scheduling scenarios, aiming to achieve plans that not only reduce project duration but also significantly lower labor costs. By focusing on these three phases, the model aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of construction project scheduling. Considering the complex relationships between activities in various construction projects, the main goal is to achieve optimal schedules that find a balance between resources utilization and labor costs. Lastly, this research endeavors to contribute to more streamlined and reliable processes for construction projects.

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