"A Statistical Analysis of Phased Construction Projects" by Timothy M. DeJong

Date of Award

3-2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Engineering Management

Department

Department of Systems Engineering and Management

First Advisor

Benjamin R. Knost, PhD

Abstract

The construction industry is known for exceeding target budgets and schedules, and Department of Defense projects are no exception. The Air Force Installation & Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) manages a budget of $3.14 billion to repair, alter, demolish, and maintain Air Force facilities. However, an ever-increasing backlog of maintenance and repair work and a consistently underfunded repair program pose an increased financial risk to the sustainability of the construction and repair program. Phasing large construction efforts is a potential strategy that has recently been used to yield efficiencies by AFIMSC program managers. This study presents a statistical analysis of phased construction projects within AFIMSC's centralized budget to determine if project phasing is a viable solution to help curb the cost overruns and help improve overall portfolio performance. The study uses descriptive statistics to analyze the cost and funding of projects and discusses the potential benefits and drawbacks of phased construction. The study concludes that project phasing can be a viable solution to improve project efficiency while keeping cost overruns in check.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-ENV-MS-24-M-115

Comments

A 12-month embargo was observed for posting this work on AFIT Scholar.

Distribution Statement A, Approved for Public Release. PA case number on file.

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