Corporate-level management system for critical strategic resources for large construction program managers

Resource management has long been one of the rather popular research topics in construction management research. The construction industry is heavily material oriented and better management can provide significant competitive advantages to the parties. The researchers focused on resource management at project level and provided useful methodologies to reduce the effects of resources over the construction schedule and project cost. Yet, this shortsighted approach does not resolve the root cause of the problem most of the large construction portfolio managers face, having the resources available at the construction site. The study aimed to develop a corporate level resource management system for large work programs. The study uses a prediction model that has been successfully used in construction research to determine the future resource requirements and uses the supply chain management principles and logistics to enhance the traditional resource handling processes. Proposed benefits include but are not limited to, improved supply chain integrity, reduced resource related delays, reduced inventory and transportation costs and ultimately improved customer satisfaction. (Full text of this dissertation may be available via the University of Florida Libraries web site. Please check http://www. uflib. ufl. edu/etd. html)