Case Study: Construction Site Utilization Planning for Custom Multifamily Residential Developments

9 pages•Published: May 15, 2022

Abstract

Previous research studies on the best practices for Construction Site Utilization Planning (CSUP) have been generic leaving decisions about the project-type specific delineation methods to the developers of site utilization plans (SUPs). This case study explored how construction industry professionals working in custom multifamily residential sector implement CSUP. The research objectives were twofold: 1) identifying the factors that affect CSUP for custom multifamily residential developments, and 2) determining the best CSUP practices for custom multifamily residential developments. Six industry professionals working for a custom multifamily residential developer were interviewed in this study. The research findings indicated that CSUP for custom multifamily residential projects should begin during early preconstruction phase, an integrated approach for CSUP should be used, and incorporation of hauling routes and typical temporary facilities at medium level of detail was critical. Some of the best CSUP practices included holding regular meetings with all stakeholders to discuss SUP, its associated updates, and enforcement policies. The interviewees suggested the SUP’s efficacy should be monitored regularly depending on size and complexity of the project. The study findings are significant as they can help construction industry professionals develop more robust SUPs that are unique to the needs of custom multifamily residential developments.

Keyphrases: multifamily, residential, site logistics, site utilization planning

In: Tom Leathem, Wes Collins and Anthony Perrenoud (editors). ASC2022. 58th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference, vol 3, pages 290-298.

Links:	https://easychair.org/publications/paper/vKZs
	https://doi.org/10.29007/ht7t

BibTeX entry

@inproceedings{ASC2022:Case_Study_Construction_Site,
  author    = {Armin Saadatian and Svetlana Olbina},
  title     = {Case Study: Construction Site Utilization Planning for Custom Multifamily Residential Developments},
  booktitle = {ASC2022. 58th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference},
  editor    = {Tom Leathem and Wes Collins and Anthony Perrenoud},
  series    = {EPiC Series in Built Environment},
  volume    = {3},
  publisher = {EasyChair},
  bibsource = {EasyChair, https://easychair.org},
  issn      = {2632-881X},
  url       = {/publications/paper/vKZs},
  doi       = {10.29007/ht7t},
  pages     = {290-298},
  year      = {2022}}

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