Items with Index Term: cost optimization

Adeli, H and Karim, A (1997) Scheduling/cost optimization and neural dynamics model for construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(4), pp. 450-458. ISSN 0733-9364

Ahuja, V and Thiruvengadam, V (2004) Project scheduling and monitoring: Current research status. Construction Innovation, 4(1), pp. 19-31. ISSN 1471-4175

Aktas, E (2001) Structural design code calibration using reliability-based cost optimization. PhD thesis, University of Pittsburgh, USA.

Al Haj, R A and El-Sayegh, S M (2015) Time-cost optimization model considering float-consumption impact. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(5): 04015001, ISSN 0733-9364

Arditi, D; Tokdemir, O B and Suh, K (2002) Challenges in line-of-balance scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(6), pp. 545-556. ISSN 0733-9364

Ardron, T G and Allwood, J M (2025) Exploring time and cost optimization in energy retrofit programmes of traditionally constructed, owner-occupied UK dwellings. Building Research & Information, 53(3), pp. 397-415. ISSN 0961-3218

Badra, N; Hegazy, H; Mousa, M; Zhang, J; Syed Zakaria, S A; Aboul Haggag, S and Abdul-Rashied, I (2025) Preliminary cost forecasting and optimization for the construction of steel pedestrian bridges in Egypt. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 32(4), pp. 2210-2241. ISSN 0969-9988

Bae, Y J (2016) Integrated design tool of building system optimization for building life cycle cost. PhD thesis, Purdue University, USA.

Bai, Y (2007) Intelligent painting process planner for robotic bridge painting. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(4), pp. 335-342. ISSN 0733-9364

Banihashemi, S A and Khalilzadeh, M (2021) Time-cost-quality-environmental impact trade-off resource-constrained project scheduling problem with DEA approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(7), pp. 1979-2004. ISSN 0969-9988

Bensalah, M; Elouadi, A and Mharzi, H (2019) Overview: The opportunity of BIM in railway. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 8(2), pp. 103-116. ISSN 2046-6099

Bilge, E Ç and Yaman, H (2022) Research trends analysis using text mining in construction management: 2000–2020. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(8), pp. 3210-3233. ISSN 0969-9988

Cajzek, R and Klanšek, U (2019) Cost optimization of project schedules under constrained resources and alternative production processes by mixed-integer nonlinear programming. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(10), pp. 2474-2508. ISSN 0969-9988

Chassiakos, A P and Sakellaropoulos, S P (2005) Time-cost optimization of construction projects with generalized activity constraints. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(10), pp. 1115-1124. ISSN 0733-9364

Chen, X; Feng, J; Zhao, Y and Lu, T (2025) Feasibility of a program delay claims scheme: Synergistic effect and risk-cost optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(10): 04025151, ISSN 0733-9364

Choi, K C (1992) An object-oriented historical cost information base to support concurrent engineering. PhD thesis, University of California, Berkeley, USA.

Cusack, M M (1985) The use of integer linear programming for modelling project control information. Construction Management and Economics, 3(2), pp. 91-104. ISSN 01446193

Elbehairy, H (2007) Bridge management system with integrated life cycle cost optimization. PhD thesis, University of Waterloo, Canada.

Emekci, Ş (2018) A life cycle costing based decision support tool for cost-optimal energy efficient design and/or refurbishments. PhD thesis, Middle East Technical University, Turkey.

Ertekin, A O (2013) Probabilistic life cycle cost optimization of bridges. PhD thesis, Rutgers The State University of New Jersey, School of Graduate Studies, USA.

Eshtehardian, E; Afshar, A and Abbasnia, R (2008) Time-cost optimization: Using GA and fuzzy sets theory for uncertainties in cost. Construction Management and Economics, 26(7), pp. 679-691. ISSN 1466433X

Ezeldin, A S and Soliman, A (2009) Hybrid time-cost optimization of nonserial repetitive construction projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(1), pp. 42-55. ISSN 0733-9364

Ferreira, M; Almeida, M; Rodrigues, A and Silva, S M (2016) Comparing cost-optimal and net-zero energy targets in building retrofit. Building Research & Information, 44(2), pp. 188-201. ISSN 0961-3218

Hariga, M and El-Sayegh, S M (2011) Cost optimization model for the multiresource leveling problem with allowed activity splitting. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(1), pp. 56-64. ISSN 0733-9364

He, W; Shi, Y and Kong, D (2019) Construction of a 5D duration and cost optimisation model based on genetic algorithm and BIM. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(5), pp. 929-942. ISSN 1726-0531

Hegazy, T; Elhakeem, A and Elbeltagi, E (2004) Distributed scheduling model for infrastructure networks. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(2), pp. 160-167. ISSN 0733-9364

Hegazy, T and Kamarah, E (2008) Efficient repetitive scheduling for high-rise construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(4), pp. 253-264. ISSN 0733-9364

Hegazy, T and Petzold, K (2003) Genetic optimization for dynamic project control. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 129(4), pp. 396-404. ISSN 0733-9364

Hegazy, T and Wassef, N (2001) Cost optimization in projects with repetitive nonserial activities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(3), pp. 183-191. ISSN 0733-9364

Hong, T (2005) Life-cycle cost assessment model of composite materials in construction. PhD thesis, Purdue University, USA.

Huang, J; Ji, A; Xiao, Z and Zhang, L (2025) Schedule-cost optimization in high-rise buildings considering uncertainty. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 32(9), pp. 5657-5681. ISSN 0969-9988

Igwe, U S; Mohamed, S F; Dzahir, M A M; Yusof, Z M and Khiyon, N A (2022) Towards a framework of automated resource model for post contract cost control of construction projects. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(16), pp. 3088-3097. ISSN 1562-3599

Jawad, D J (2003) Life cycle cost optimization for infrastructure facilities. PhD thesis, Rutgers The State University of New Jersey, School of Graduate Studies, USA.

Kammouh, O; Nogal, M; Binnekamp, R and Wolfert, A R M (2021) Mitigation controller: Adaptive simulation approach for planning control measures in large construction projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(8): 04021093, ISSN 0733-9364

Karim, A and Adeli, H (1999) OO information model for construction project management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(5), pp. 361-367. ISSN 0733-9364

Karim, A and Adeli, H (1999) CONSCOM: An OO construction scheduling and change management system. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(5), pp. 368-376. ISSN 0733-9364

Karim, A and Adeli, H (1999) A new generation software for construction scheduling and management. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(4), pp. 380-390. ISSN 0969-9988

Khan, L R (2014) Reliability estimation and risk-cost optimisation of underground pipelines. PhD thesis, University of Greenwich, UK.

Kong, J S (2001) Lifetime maintenance strategies for deteriorating structures. PhD thesis, University of Colorado at Boulder, USA.

Laptali, E (1996) Application of optimisation techniques to planning and estimating decisions in the building process. PhD thesis, University of Glamorgan, UK.

Li, Z and Mok Paik, S (2025) Resource cost optimization strategies in off-site manufacturing for modern construction methods: A lean theory perspective case study in Ireland. International Journal of Construction Management, 25(16), pp. 1892-1900. ISSN 1562-3599

Li, H and Love, P (1997) Using improved genetic algorithms to facilitate time-cost optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(3), pp. 233-237. ISSN 0733-9364

Liu, J and Rahbar, F (2004) Project time-cost trade-off optimization by maximal flow theory. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(4), pp. 607-609. ISSN 0733-9364

Malekzadeh, H; Edwards, D J and Harris, F C (2005) Simulating the ground freezing process: a decision support model. Journal of Construction Research, 6(1), pp. 107-121. ISSN 1609-9451

Mao, W; Ran, K; Wang, T K; Yu, A; Lv, H and Chen, J H (2025) An optimization model for just-in-time (JIT) delivery of precast components considering 3D loading constraints, real-time road conditions and assembly time. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 32(5), pp. 3259-3284. ISSN 0969-9988

Matipa, W M; Bain, I A and Naik, B (2010) Cost optimization techniques for sustainable buildings: Analysis beyond energy performance certificates. In: Egbu, C (ed.) Proceedings of 26th Annual ARCOM Conference, 6-8 September 2010, Leeds, UK.

Moselhi, O and Ei-Rayes, K (1993) Scheduling of repetitive projects with cost optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(4), pp. 681-697. ISSN 0733-9364

Ng, S T and Zhang, Y (2008) Optimizing construction time and cost using ant colony optimization approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(9), pp. 721-728. ISSN 0733-9364

Perez Cordoba, X A (2013) Life-cycle cost optimization for foundation engineering. PhD thesis, Cornell University, USA.

Petcherdchoo, A (2004) Maintaining condition and safety of deteriorating bridges by probabilistic models and optimization. PhD thesis, University of Colorado at Boulder, USA.

Que, B C (2002) Incorporating practicability into genetic algorithm-based time-cost optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(2), pp. 139-143. ISSN 0733-9364

Said, H M M (2010) Optimizing site layout and material logistics planning during the construction of critical infrastructure projects. PhD thesis, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA.

Salama, T and Moselhi, O (2019) Multi-objective optimization for repetitive scheduling under uncertainty. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(7), pp. 1294-1320. ISSN 0969-9988

Salari, M; Ghanbari, M; Skitmore, M and Alipour, M (2026) Developing a framework for selecting alternative materials for construction projects using BIM and the particle swarm optimization algorithm. Construction Innovation, 26(3), pp. 745-767. ISSN 1471-4175

Sarma, K C (2001) Fuzzy discrete multicriteria cost optimization of steel structures using genetic algorithm. PhD thesis, Ohio State University, USA.

Sharma, V; Zaki, M; Jha, K N and Krishnan, N M A (2022) Machine learning-aided cost prediction and optimization in construction operations. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(3), pp. 1241-1257. ISSN 0969-9988

Sirca, G F (2019) Analysis of full-scale in-service civil engineering structures. PhD thesis, Ohio State University, USA.

Sohoni, P; Ghaffar, A and Jha, K N (2017) Cost optimisation for high-rise buildings considering number of levels of shores and reshores. In: Chan, P W and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 33rd Annual ARCOM Conference, 4-6 September 2017, Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, UK.

Son, P V H and Hieu, H T (2023) Logistics model for precast concrete components using novel hybrid ant lion optimizer (ALO) algorithm. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(9), pp. 1560-1570. ISSN 1562-3599

Sonmez, R; Aminbakhsh, S and Atan, T (2020) Activity uncrashing heuristic with noncritical activity rescheduling method for the discrete time-cost trade-off problem. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(8): 1870, ISSN 0733-9364

Tang, S L; Lee, H K and Wong, K (1997) Safety cost optimization of building projects in Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 15(2), pp. 177-186. ISSN 01446193

Tavakolan, M and Nikoukar, S (2022) Developing an optimization financing cost-scheduling trade-off model in construction project. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(2), pp. 262-277. ISSN 1562-3599

Toǧan, V; Sulub, A S; Eirgash, M A and Mostofi, F (2026) Project scheduling to minimize the time and cost in large-scale construction projects with repulsion-based improved arithmetic optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 152(3): 04025277, ISSN 0733-9364

Troive, S (1998) Structural LCC design of concrete bridges. DrTech thesis, Kungliga Tekniska Hogskolan, Sweden.

Xiong, Y and Kuang, Y (2008) Applying an ant colony optimization algorithm-based multiobjective approach for time-cost trade-off. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(2), pp. 153-156. ISSN 0733-9364

Yari, N (2018) New model for bridge management system (bms): Bridge repair priority ranking system (brprs), case based reasoning for bridge deterioration, cost optimization, and preservation strategy. PhD thesis, University of New Hampshire, USA.

Zahraie, B and Tavakolan, M (2009) Stochastic time-cost-resource utilization optimization using nondominated sorting genetic algorithm and discrete fuzzy sets. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(11), pp. 1162-1171. ISSN 0733-9364

Zheng, D X M and Ng, S T (2005) Stochastic time-cost optimization model incorporating fuzzy sets theory and nonreplaceable front. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(2), pp. 176-186. ISSN 0733-9364

Zheng, D X M; Ng, S T and Kumaraswamy, M M (2002) Applying genetic algorithm techniques for time-cost optimization. In: Greenwood, D (ed.) Proceedings of 18th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2002, Northumbria, UK.

Zheng, D X M; Ng, S T and Kumaraswamy, M M (2004) Applying a genetic algorithm-based multiobjective approach for time-cost optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(2), pp. 168-176. ISSN 0733-9364

Zheng, D X M; Ng, S T and Kumaraswamy, M M (2005) Applying Pareto ranking and niche formation to genetic algorithm-based multiobjective time-cost optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(1), pp. 81-91. ISSN 0733-9364

Zhou, J; Tam, V W Y; Qin, Y and Illankoon, C (2024) A critical review and comparative analysis of cost management on prefabricated construction research (2000–2022). International Journal of Construction Management, 24(9), pp. 997-1006. ISSN 1562-3599

Zou, X; Zhang, L and Zhang, Q (2022) Time-cost optimization in repetitive project scheduling with limited resources. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(2), pp. 669-701. ISSN 0969-9988