Abstract
The complexities inherent in scheduling the execution of process plant turnaround projects present distinctive challenges to project managers in identifying the shortest project duration while determining the optimum crew size. In collaboration with a major plant turnaround contractor in Alberta, we monitored the execution of an oil refinery turnaround project. We looked into management processes in regard to turnaround project schedules development and skilled-labor resource allocation. This research conceptualizes a labor resource provision optimization methodology in the complex and dynamic context of turnaround scheduling to objectively quantify and reduce the crew size. The optimum quantities of specialty trades to be employed in the field can be determined objectively so as to staff a crew with sufficient skilled-labor resources while also minimizing the duration in executing a turnaround work package.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Construction Research Congress 2014 |
Subtitle of host publication | Construction in a Global Network - Proceedings of the 2014 Construction Research Congress |
Publisher | American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) |
Pages | 1676-1685 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780784413517 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 2014 Construction Research Congress: Construction in a Global Network, CRC 2014 - Atlanta, GA, United States Duration: 19 May 2014 → 21 May 2014 |
Conference
Conference | 2014 Construction Research Congress: Construction in a Global Network, CRC 2014 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Atlanta, GA |
Period | 19/05/14 → 21/05/14 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Building and Construction