R
EDUCING CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES by weeks — or even months — signifi-
cantly cuts costs that would otherwise be passed on to the owner, in some cases
making a bid more lucrative.
" When the project is done quicker, it 's a lower job overhead cost for the builder,"
says Christine Piper, PhD, Professor of Construction Science and Management at
Clemson University. "That means there are fewer weeks of rental for the job trailer,
dumpsters, Porta-John, temporar y utilities and some of the equipment that stays on
the job site the entire time."
Accelerated strategies provide liability benefits as well. Reduced schedules
reduce the builders' responsibility for job site maintenance and security.
The Modular Method
Modular constr uction is a burgeoning strateg y used in accelerated
projects for residential and commercial builds. Piper notes the technique
is exceptionally useful for builds, such as hotels or prisons, requiring
Accelerated
building
projects
can
produce
quality
results
—
if
project
managers
combine
construction
strategies,
technological
innovation
and
clear
communication.
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By
Michael
Ferguson
PROJECT
MANAGEMENT
