SETTING HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT DURATION

A research study was performed to evaluate the methodologies used by transportation agencies to establish the contract durations used for highway construction projects. The study was financed by the Indiana State Highway Commission (ISHC). After reviewing the system used in Indiana, those used by other transportation agencies were also studied. Methods used vary from broad conceptual estimates to detailed critical path scheduling techniques. A method is proposed for the ISHC which incorporates some of the advantages of critical path methods, but does not require the preparation of a graphic network. The method should provide more consistency in the determination of contract time estimates by highway personnel. It should also provide a schedule guide for the field engineers during construction.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

  345 East 47th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10017-2398
• Authors:
  • Hancher, D E
  • Rowings, J E
• Publication Date: 1981-6

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 169-179
• Serial:
  • Journal of the Construction Division
  • Volume: 107
  • Issue Number: 2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction; Construction industry; Construction scheduling; Contracts; Critical path method; Estimates; Highways; Planning; Road construction; Roads; State departments of transportation; Time
• Old TRIS Terms: Highway systems; Time factor
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Construction; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; I50: Construction and Supervision of Construction;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00341220
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 29 1982 12:00AM