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Factor Description

Relation to Constructability Concepts

Reference

Design Attributes

Standardization

Prefabrication

Precast Concrete, Prefabricated utility products, etc.…

A repeated grid layout will leads to faster construction sequences and reduce production waste.

[25] , [26]

Grid Layout

Horizontal/Vertical/Radial Grid dimensions

Standard Dimensions

Dimensions for door, windows, partitions, tiles, etc.…

Dimension of building elements should reflect material sizes and should be designed to minimize labour requirements and wastage of material by special cutting.

[27]

Resources’ Availability

Availability of materials or special equipments.

Designers should use widely available materials that can be economically feasible.

[25]

Labour’s Skills

Availability of special labour skills

Designs should improve constructability by designing for economical use of available skilled workers.

[27] , [28]

Construction Attributes

Installation

Construction Sequence

Sequence of installation of components.

Appreciating the sequence of operations and trade interrelationships on site can enhance constructability of design.

[27]

Time under Ground

Construction time under ground level.

Reducing the construction time below ground level can improve constructability.

[28] [29]

Building Envelope

Construction of the whole building envelope.

Designers should facilitate the enclosure of building at the earliest possible stage to exclude hind rage and damage because of bad weather.

[28] [29]

Weather Effect

Effect of climate conditions on construction work.

Safety

Effect of construction sequence of workers’ safety.

The design should be arranged so as to facilitate safe working in foundations and earthworks.

[21]

Accessibility

Material Access

Space for material storage and transportation on site.

The efficient location and distribution of temporary works and storage areas are necessary for good buildability.

[25] [28]

Personnel Access

Accessibility of equipments and tools for and from different site locations.

Equipment Access

Accessibility of personnel for different site locations.

Designers must consider the contractor problems of access to and around construction sites.

[25]

Site Impacts

Adjacent Structures

To Adjacent Foundation

Effect of current construction to adjacent constructions.

Site conditions should be thoroughly investigated to avoid subsequent delays thoroughly after construction has commenced.

[29]

To Infrastructure

Effect of current construction to adjacent or nearby infrastructure constructions.