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Efficient Scheduling of Repetitive Projects. Prof. Tarek Hegazy. Computer-Aided Construction Project Management, & Infrastructure Asset Management. Agenda. Linear & Repetitive Projects Problems with Existing Tools Proposed Management Models Implementations Highway Application
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Efficient Scheduling of Repetitive Projects Prof. Tarek Hegazy Computer-Aided Construction Project Management, & Infrastructure Asset Management
Agenda • Linear & Repetitive Projects • Problems with Existing Tools • Proposed Management Models • Implementations • Highway Application • High-Rise Application • Distributed Sites Application • Conclusion
Distributed Horizontal Vertical Linear & Repetitive Projects
Linear & Repetitive Projects • Various Types: Horizontal, Vertical, & Distributed • Large Size & Many Resources • Combination of In-House & Outsourcing • Complex to Schedule & Control • Sensitive to Environment • Stringent Deadlines & Budgets
Task 3 Task 5 Task 1 Task 2 Task 6 Task 7 Activity Task 4 Time Existing Tools • Not suitable for repetitive projects • No legible view of the large project data • Inadequate planning • No cost Optimization
Objectives • New Scheduling Model: • Better Representation • Work Continuity • Meet Deadlines • Flexible Planning • Cost Optimization
Station n Station 2 Station 1 Linear Scheduling Model
Site 11 - 9 - 7 - 5 - 3 - 1 - End Date Time New Representation A B C D Crews: 3 4 3 3 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 How to Design the Schedule?
Unit Crew 2 5 Crew 1 4 Crew 3 3 Crew 2 2 Crew 1 1 0 1 2 3 Time Work Continuity One Activity - 3 Crews Su = Su-1 + 1/Ri Fu = Su + Di C = D x R
3 Parallel Crews 3 Stagg. Crews Units Time 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Work Continuity Color coded Crews
B C D A Crew 2 Low Pr Crew 1 Crew 3 Crew 2 Crew 1 Scheduling Flexibility Station 9 A: single crew from units 3 to 8 8 7 D: red and blue crews move from both sides at same time (channel tunnel) 6 5 C: crew continuity under variable durations 4 3 B: work interruption at unit 6 2 1 Time
Activity i Labor Method 2 Method 3 Method 1 Crew Equipment Material Subs Optional Construction Methods From Slow & Cheap to Fast & Expensive Resource Data Cost Optimization
Objective Function: Direct Cost + Indirect Cost + Penalty/Incentive • Variables: No. of Crews Work Methods (3 options) • Constraints: Duration <= Deadline Individual Resources <= Max. Allowed Cost Optimization Complex Problem – Genetic Optimization
Different Implementations 1. Computerized System for Efficient Scheduling of Highway Construction
Right of Way 1. Highway Application Example 3 Km highway, each station is 300 m (i.e., 10 stations)
Data of activities, project constraints, and productivity data 1. Highway Application
1. Highway Application Data of activities’ optional estimates Means Cost Data
1. Highway Application Construction Method TWOset of Crews moving fromBoth Sides
User input of the three estimates 1. Highway Application
Deadline not met West Sections Color-coded crews. Click on any activity to get detailed schedule data Options East Sections 1. Highway Application Initial schedule
After Optimization Deadline met 1. Highway Application
Different Implementations 2. Efficient Scheduling of High-Rise Construction
2. High-Rise Application Unique Considerations: • Structural–Core Representation • Horizontal and Vertical Constraints • Weather and Learning Curve Effects • Introducing Proper Work Interruptions • Meet Project Deadline • Alternative Construction Methods • Presenting a Clear & Realistic Schedule
Floor A B B 5 4 3 2 1 t2 t3 t1 Shift Time Time 2. High-Rise Application Vertical Constraints: Dependences among activities on Different Floors Shoring Removal Pre-Cast panels Installation Windows Installation
Floor 20 Structural Core activities after reduction Structural Core activities before reduction 10 1 Time 2. High-Rise Application Standard Vs Non-Standard floors
13 12 11 Residential Floors- 8th to 13th (50% of Standard Floors) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 Ground Floor Basement 1 Sketch of Hypothetical Building CPM Network for The Case-Study 2. High-Rise Application
2. High-Rise Application Activities Cost and Durations
2. High-Rise Application Project Constraints • Deadline = 11 months (220 working days) • Total Budget : $17 millions • Indirect Cost: $5,000 per day • Liquidated Damage: $100,000 per day • Incentives: 10,000 per day • 3 Construction methods / Activity • Monthly productivity factors • Floor changes at the 8th level
2. High-Rise Application Data Input
2. High-Rise Application Specifying Constraints
2. High-Rise Application Initial Schedule Optimization Needed!
2. High-Rise Application Schedule Optimization • Resources Vs Deadline • Number of Crews • Construction Methods • Interruption • No. Cycles
Structural Activities Pre-cast Panels Stud Windows 2. High-Rise Application Results Vertical Constraints Are Met
2. High-Rise Application Visualization Reports Very Useful for Site Personnel During Project Control
Different Implementations 3. Projects with Multiple Distributed Sites (e.g., Multiple Houses)
Execution order? Outsourcing? In-house resources? Meet Strict deadline? Normal / Overtime? Execution Planning Infrastructure Management Systems 3. Distributed Sites M&R Planning List of Priority Assets & Repair Types
Site 5 Crew 1 Site 4 Crew 2 Site 3 Crew 1 Site 2 Crew 2 Site 1 Crew 1 5 0 1 2 3 4 Time 6 Site 3 End Site 1 Site 5 Site 4 Site 2 Distributed Scheduling Repair Activity for Five Schools Repair Activity Determines: Crews, Work Methods, & Site Order that Meet Deadline with Minimum Cost. Crew Moving – Delivery Methods Crew 1 Crew 2
MR&R Delivery Options Delivery Approaches for MR&R Programs Combination of All In-House Resources Outsourcing + Out-Tasking
2. Built-In Auto-Estimates: 1. Resource Depository: Activities i Time cost Time cost Time cost Work assignment options: Normal work, Overtime, or Weekends 3. Planning & Control: oOrder of execution oContractors vs in-house o Automated Estimates o Crew Work Continuity o Deadline Duration o Resource limits o Specific Site Conditions o Crew Movement Time/Cost o GIS-based site distances o PalmTM – based progress Planning Progress - Work continuity - Enhanced presentation Optimum values of: - Order of execution - Work assignment option - Activity Crews - Crew non-work periods - Project status - Progress Updates Optimum corrective actions Actual Cost Optimization Re-Optimization Features
Real-Life Application - Activitiies, - Logical Relations - Three Estimates. Fast & Expensive Option Slow & Cheap Option
Real-Life Application Data inputs for activity delivery and constraints
Real-Life Application Initial Schedule Two Outsourced sites Deadline not met
Real-Life Application Deadline met at Min. cost. Schedule => GIS
Visualization AutomatedDispatch Maps
Visualization AutomatedDispatch Maps
Benefits • Cost-Effective delivery • In-house vs outsourcing vs out-tasking • Ties to Asset Management Systems • Realistic execution to meet constraints • Do more for less & reduce backlog • Speedy corrective actions