Towards Better Constructability Reviews: Insights from AEC Professionals

8 pages•Published: July 23, 2025

Somik Ghosh, Matthew Reyes, Holly McGee and Bryan Bloom

Abstract

Constructability reviews are valued for their ability to control costs, maintain schedules, enhance collaboration, and improve safety compliance. This study explores the current practices, benefits, and challenges of constructability reviews in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, based on insights from interviews with industry professionals. It was evident from the interviews that early identification of potential issues through these reviews reduces costly change orders and enables critical elements to be addressed without compromising other project priorities. However, challenges persist, including the timing of contractor involvement, limited owner engagement, inconsistent standardization, contractual constraints, and the difficulty of obtaining meaningful input from subcontractors. Additionally, there is a gap between academic research and practical applications, with practitioners emphasizing traditional, hands-on approaches over BIM-focused methods. Findings from this study highlight the importance of senior-level involvement and early stakeholder engagement, as well as the need for standardized guidelines, better documentation, and more effective communication among project participants. Addressing these challenges can lead to more effective constructability reviews, resulting in improved project efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced safety, ultimately benefiting all stakeholders involved in construction projects.

Keyphrases: constructability review, owner involvement, project management, project stakeholders

In: Wesley Collins, Anthony J. Perrenoud and John Posillico (editors). Proceedings of Associated Schools of Construction 61st Annual International Conference, vol 6, pages 563-570.

Links:	https://easychair.org/publications/paper/Q4w9
	https://doi.org/10.29007/ggkn

BibTeX entry

@inproceedings{ASC2025:Towards_Better_Constructability_Reviews,
  author    = {Somik Ghosh and Matthew Reyes and Holly McGee and Bryan Bloom},
  title     = {Towards Better Constructability Reviews: Insights from AEC Professionals},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of Associated Schools of Construction 61st Annual International Conference},
  editor    = {Wesley Collins and Anthony J. Perrenoud and John Posillico},
  series    = {EPiC Series in Built Environment},
  volume    = {6},
  publisher = {EasyChair},
  bibsource = {EasyChair, https://easychair.org},
  issn      = {2632-881X},
  url       = {/publications/paper/Q4w9},
  doi       = {10.29007/ggkn},
  pages     = {563-570},
  year      = {2025}}

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