Neural network model for estimating construction productivity

Journal of Construction Engineering and Management

Volumn 123, Issue 4, 1997, Pages 399-410

  Portas, Jason ^a   AbouRizk, Simaan ^b  

^a PCL Constructors Inc   (Canada)

^b UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA   (Canada)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

EID: 0001362287     PISSN: 07339364     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1997)123:4(399)     Document Type: Article

References (21)

1. Chao, L. C., and Skibniewski, M. J. (1993). "Estimating construction productivity: Neural-network-based approach." J. Computing in Civ. Engrg., ASCE, 8(2), 234-251.
2. Chehayeb, N. N., AbouRizk, S. M., and Kermack, I. W. (1995). NNC: A neural network approach to construction estimation. Dept. of Constr. Engrg. and Mgmt. Internal Rep., Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
3. Creese, R. C., and Li, L. (1995). "Cost estimation of timber bridges using neural networks." Cost Engrg., 37(5), 17-22.
4. Garrett, J. H. (1992). "Neural network and their applicability within civil engineering." Proc., Computing in Civ. Engrg., 8th Conf., Dallas, Tex. 1155-1162.
5. Hesse, T. F. (1996). Predicting labour productivity using neural networks. Masters of Engrg. rep. Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
6. Kamarthi, S. V., Sanvido, V. E., and Kumara, S. R. T. (1991). "A connectionist vertical formwork selection system." Proc., Computing in Civ. Engrg., 7th Conf., 1171-1178.
7. Karshenas, S., and Feng, X. (1992). "Application of neural networks in earth-moving equipment production estimating." Proc., Computing in Civ. Engrg., 8th Conf., Dallas, Tex., 841-847.
8. Kartam, N., and Hood, I. (1994). "Neural networks in civil engineering II: Systems and application." J. Computing in Civ. Engrg., ASCE, 8(2).
9. Kuntz, K. A., and Sanvido, V. E. (1995). "A construction crew evaluation model to improve productivity." Constr. Congr., 201-208.
10. Moselhi, O., Hegazy, T., and Fazio, P. (1990). "Neural networks as tools in construction." J. Constr. Engrg. and Mgmt., ASCE, 117(4), 606-623.
11. Murtaza, M. B., and Fisher, D. J. (1993). "Neuromex: Neural network system for modular construction decision making." J. Computing in Civ. Engrg., ASCE, 8(2), 221-233.
12. NeuralWare. (1995). DataSculptor: Data transformation and analysis tool for windows. NeuralWare Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa.
13. NeuralWare (1993). Neural computing. NeuralWare Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa.
14. NeuralWare. (1993). NeuralWorks advanced reference guide. NeuralWare Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa.
15. NeuralWare. (1993). Using NeuralWorks. NeuralWare Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa.
16. Portas, J. (1996). Estimating concrete formwork productivity. Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
17. Russell, A. D. (1993). "Computerized daily site reporting." J. Constr. Engrg. and Mgmt., ASCE, 119(2), 385-401.
18. Salem, O. (1996). Neural network experimentation results. Constr. Engrg. and Mgmt. Internal Rep., Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
19. Sanders, S. R., and Thomas, H. R. (1991). "Factors affecting masonry-labor productivity." J. Constr. Engrg. and Mgmt., ASCE, 117(4), 626-664.
20. Skibniewski, M. J., and Choa, L. C. (1992). "Evaluation of advanced construction technology with AHP method." J. Constr. Engrg. and Mgmt., ASCE, 118(3), 577-593.
21. Smith, G. R, and Hanna, A. S. (1991). "Factors influencing formwork productivity."Proc., 1991 Annu. Conf. of CSCE, Vancouver, Canada, 395-404.