| Title |
A Comparative Study on the Input Labor of a House Project using Dry and Wet Construction Method through Field Monitoring |
| Keywords |
Manhour ; Field Monitoring ; Dry construction method |
| Abstract |
The use of light gauge steel framing has become prevalent nowadays with its application ranging from single-family housing to multi-story housings, as well as commercial projects. This proposed construction method gives the owners and builders an alternative to the wet construction method of concrete or masonry that have been widely used in the housing industry for several decades. This research aims at comparing the input labor hours of a typical steel house with a concrete house, by selecting two similarly sized case projects and studying the time and motion using field monitoring techniques. Field results show that the construction period of the steel house is comparatively shorter than that of concrete house and it is less labor consuming due to its short framing process. If factory-produced panels are used for steel houses, the construction time and labor can be drastically reduced. |