"Constructability" is the practice of getting construction experts involved early to influence the design of a project to make it more "constructable" ---- easier, cheaper, faster etc.
The result of many constructability studies is to improve productivity --- reduce the labor required to build the project.
Frequently, this means simplifying the design, standardizing components, using design elements that are standard practice for the contractor, using local approaches that workers are familiar with, etc.
In any case, getting construction experts, including superintendents, foremen, specialty subcontractors etc involved early enough in the project so that they can influence the design while it is still ideas and sketches (before final design) is always a good way to reduce labor and improve productivity.
The Construction Users Roundtable has an overview of constructability available as B-1 Integrating Construction Resources and Technology into Engineering in the CURT Publications Archive
CICE Constructability Report
More detailed information on executing constructability programs is available from the Construction Industry Institute
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