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Panagiotis “Takis”
Mitropoulos, Ph.D., P.E. Associate Professor Department of
Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering J.R. Filanc Construction Engineering & Management Program (619)
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Current Research High Reliability Foremen and Crews This NSF-funded
research project investigates the production practices and the teamwork
processes of “High Reliability foremen and crews—that is, foremen and crews
who consistently achieve high productivity and high safety even during
the most challenging projects. This
research is based on a cognitive approach to accidents— the features of the
task (complexity, difficulty, etc.) and the work context (pressures,
interruptions, etc.), along with the workers capabilities determine the
likelihood of errors and accidents.
The work situations shape the workers behaviors and the likelihood of
errors. We have completed studies of
exceptional foremen and crews from framing, masonry, concrete and roofing
trades. Studies of foremen in heavy
construction are currently on the way. Students: Gerardo Cupido, Babak Memarian, Alejandro
Mendoza Task Demands Assessment of
Construction Operations The design
of the production tasks determine the difficulty to perform the task
efficiently, safely (with no incidents) and correctly (without errors). This
study developed a methodology to analyze construction operations and evaluate
the likelihood of incidents based on the execution of the activity. Student: Manoj Namboodiri Task Features Affecting the
Likelihood of Accidents Studies of
accidents are used to identify the high-risk tasks and the task features that
increase the likelihood of accidents. Student: Vince Guillama Teamwork Processes This study
investigates the key capabilities, processes and behaviors of effective
teamwork at the crew level to prevent errors and incidents. Students: Babak Memarian, Alejandro Mendoza Constructability Analysis of
Field Operations for Productivity Improvement This
research analyzes construction operations for Productivity, Safety and
Quality to identify opportunities to improve the production system design
(including methods, material management, design for constructability, etc.). Student: Victor Tajima Developing Effective Phase
Schedules The
development of effective work sequences is critical for the smooth workflow,
speed and productivity of the trades.
This study investigates the effectiveness of existing phase schedules
on building projects, in order to identify systematic strategies for
generating effective and flexible phase schedules. Student: Neil Jon Delos Santos Ergonomic Demands on HVAC
Installation Workers Work
related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) are a critical concern for the
construction industry. This study
analyzed the ergonomic demands on Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
installation workers, and identified changes in the tasks, tools and training
needed to reduce ergonomic demands while increasing productivity. Student: Sanaa Hussain |
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