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Constructability Concepts for Engineering and Procurement
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Constructability optimizes construction knowledge and experience across planning, engineering, procurement, and field operations to meet project objectives. The paper presents and analyzes seven concepts to enhance constructability during the engineering and procurement phase. These concepts encompass construction‑driven schedules, simplified designs, standardization, modular/preassembly, improved resource accessibility, weather‑friendly design modifications, and specification enhancements.
Constructability is the optimum use of construction knowledge and experience in planning, engineering, procurement and field operations to achieve overall objectives. Seven concepts for improving constructability during the engineering/procurement phase of a project are presented and analyzed. A limited number of specific applications of each concept are also presented. The concepts promote construction‐driven schedules, simplified design configurations, standardization of elements, and module/preassembly designs which facilitate fabrication, transport, and installation. Concepts also address the accessibility of manpower, materials, and equipment; design modifications to facilitate construction in adverse weather; and specification improvements.