![]() ![]() It was found that both varied project start dates and locations can significantly contribute to the difference in the man hours required to build the model project and that the project start date and location can have an interaction effect. This research effort utilized historical weather data of four cities across the U.S., with each city having workable seasons year-round and conducted a baseline assessment to test if various project starting dates and locations could significantly impact the project’s schedule performance. This research is built on the existing body of knowledge and develops a framework of integrating building information modeling (BIM) with a lower level critical path method (CPM) schedule to simulate the overall impact of temperature and humidity on a healthcare facility’s structural steel installation project in terms of total man hours required to build the project. Previous studies have established a relationship between labor productivity and temperature and humidity. Temperature and humidity are two factors that constantly exert forces on workers and influence their performance and efficiency. Both hot and cold temperatures can physically and psychologically affect construction workers, thus decreasing their productivity. Steel construction activities are often undertaken in an environment with limited climate control. ![]()
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