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Author-Name: Simon Rawlinson 
Author-X-Name-First: Simon 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rawlinson 
Author-Name: John Raftery 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Raftery 
Title: Price stability and the business cycle: UK construction bidding patterns 1970-91 
Abstract:
  Problems of competitive pricing and strategic management in the
 construction industry are discussed. A statistical analysis of tender
 spread patterns over the period 1970-91 shows that changing market
 conditions influence levels of risk exposure and in turn affect the
 establishment of a market-generated 'going rate' for construction. A
 pattern of increasing stability of pricing is identified during the 1980s,
 and this pattern is linked to developments in the strategic management of
 contracting organizations. Despite trenchant criticism of the sealed bid
 as a method of price determination, the industry's price levels do respond
 relatively quickly to changed economic conditions. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 5-18 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Business Cycles, Bidding, Market Prices, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997373079 
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Author-Name: Zedan Hatush 
Author-X-Name-First: Zedan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hatush 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Title: Criteria for contractor selection 
Abstract:
  This paper is concerned with identifying universal criteria for
 prequalification and bid evaluation, and the means by which different
 emphases can be accommodated to suit the requirements of clients and
 projects. The information, assessment and evaluation strategies currently
 used by procurers for screening contractors are considered, and the
 results are reported of an extensive literature review and a Delphic
 interview study with a small select sample of construction professionals
 with extensive experience in prequalification and bid evaluation
 processes. The findings indicate that the most common criteria considered
 by procurers during the prequalification and bid process are those
 pertaining to financial soundness, technical ability, management
 capability, and the health and safety performance of contractors. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 19-38 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Prequalification, Bid Evaluation, Information, Criteria Assessment, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997373088 
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Author-Name: Eric Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: Eric 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Author-Name: George Norman 
Author-X-Name-First: George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Norman 
Title: Economic evaluation of materials planning systems for construction 
Abstract:
  It has been noted that many problems exist among local construction
 contractors owing to inefficient materials management. Problems reported
 include delays in the supply of construction materials, and inappropriate
 scheduling of materials in construction projects. There is a need for an
 improved materials planning approach. Efficient planning of materials not
 only means increased productivity and profit to the company, but also
 facilitates the completion of construction projects. In view of the
 variation in size, timing and frequency of material orders, the authors
 felt that the implementation of a materials planning system (MPS) in
 construction would produce cost savings similar to those achieved in the
 manufacturing industry. However, an economic evaluation of a construction
 MPS would probably involve the treatment of uncertain costs and savings. A
 practical risk analysis based on converting subjective estimates of timing
 and magnitude of cash flows to beta distributions was used to illustrate
 the feasibility of implementing such a system in construction. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 39-47 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Construction, Materials Planning, Risk Simulation, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997373097 
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Author-Name: Chun-Li Peng 
Author-X-Name-First: Chun-Li 
Author-X-Name-Last: Peng 
Author-Name: Domenic Scorpio 
Author-X-Name-First: Domenic 
Author-X-Name-Last: Scorpio 
Author-Name: Charles Kibert 
Author-X-Name-First: Charles 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kibert 
Title: Strategies for successful construction and demolition waste recycling operations 
Abstract:
  Establishing a successful construction/demolition (C&D) waste recyling
 operation in the USA is a challenge today, especially because secondary
 materials markets have not yet matured. Increasingly, municipal solid
 waste (MSW) landfill operations refuse to accept C&D waste. Skyrocketing
 tipping fees due to the scarcity of landfill sites, and growing concerns
 from regulatory agencies and the public, have placed C&D waste recycling
 operations under intense scrutiny. The experiences of regional C&D
 recyclers indicate that successful recycling operations require a minimum
 of 0.8 ha of clear space for processing equipment, incoming waste
 stockpiles, recycled materials, and manoeuvring room for mobile equipment
 and operations. Reasonable quality, reliable equipment suitable for these
 operations generally costs between $300 000 and $750 000 for a 400-500
 tonne/day operation. At present, operators of these facilities make a
 profit almost solely on tipping fees, with the recycling operation
 functioning mainly to maintain materials throughput. Different categories
 of C&D recycling machinery and waste processing strategies are presented.
 Strategies for converting C&D landfills into successful C&D recycling
 operations are also examined. C&D waste recycling economics are presented
 to demonstrate the essential ingredients for successful operations. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 49-58 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Recycling, Landfill, Machinery, Demolition, Waste, Sustainability, Environmental Impact, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997373105 
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Author-Name: Christopher Preece 
Author-X-Name-First: Christopher 
Author-X-Name-Last: Preece 
Author-Name: Steven Male 
Author-X-Name-First: Steven 
Author-X-Name-Last: Male 
Title: Promotional literature for competitive advantage in UK construction firms 
Abstract:
  This paper outlines the findings of an in-depth survey exploring the
 effective use of promotional brochures and other corporate literature in
 providing a competitive advantage in the marketing of contractual services
 in construction. The research project on which this paper is based
 involved surveys of major client organizations and their professional
 advisers, i.e. architects, engineers, project managers etc., who provided
 constructive criticism of the promotional efforts of contracting firms.
 The research also involved the senior marketing management responsible for
 promotion in construction firms, and promotional design consultants and
 agents employed by the industry to produce promotional brochures and other
 material. The principal findings are that construction firms need to give
 more attention to the careful targeting of their promotional literature to
 specific members of the client's team, tailoring material to the
 particular needs of the client and proposed project, and trimming material
 so that it concisely communicates a persuasive message concerning the
 firms' corporate image and the benefits of a clearly differentiated
 service. The paper presents practical recommendations based on the
 analysis for the more effective use of brochures and annual reports as
 part of the promotional strategies in the provision of construction
 contractual services. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 59-69 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Promotion, Marketing, Competitive Advantage, Construction, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997373114 
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Author-Name: Roberto Pietroforte 
Author-X-Name-First: Roberto 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pietroforte 
Title: Communication and governance in the building process 
Abstract:
  Through a proposed interpretative framework the relationship between
 forms of transactional governance and type of information processing and
 communication media is analysed. Building projects are successfully
 completed through the development of federative mechanisms, such as
 cooperation, informal roles and rules, that complement and circumvent the
 hierarchical and formal provisions of standard contracts. At present there
 is a dislocation between the pattern of roles and rules advocated by
 standard contracts and that observed in practice. During the design and
 engineering process, federative mechanisms are supported by the exchange
 of qualitative and uncertain information through personal communication
 media such as group meetings and direct contacts. The focus of new
 information technologies should be broadened from controlling contractual
 compliance to facilitating communication and interaction among project
 participants. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 71-82 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Building Process, Transactional Organizations, Contracts, Communication Factors, Information Technology, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997373123 
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Author-Name: Peter Kaming 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kaming 
Author-Name: Paul Olomolaiye 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Olomolaiye 
Author-Name: Gary Holt 
Author-X-Name-First: Gary 
Author-X-Name-Last: Holt 
Author-Name: Frank Harris 
Author-X-Name-First: Frank 
Author-X-Name-Last: Harris 
Title: Factors influencing construction time and cost overruns on high-rise projects in Indonesia 
Abstract:
  Many variables have an impact upon construction time and cost overruns in
 Indonesia. A questionnaire survey was undertaken of project managers
 working on high-rise construction projects in two Indonesian cities:
 Jakarta and Yogyakarta. The variables identified were ranked according to
 their perceived importance and frequencies of occurrence. Inflationary
 increases in material cost, inaccurate material estimating and project
 complexity are the main causes of cost overruns. The predominant causes of
 delay are design changes, poor labour productivity and inadequate
 planning. Using factor analysis techniques, delay and cost overrun
 variables were grouped into factors, and their relationships analysed.
 Although Indonesia specific, the results reflect construction management
 problems common to developing countries. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 83-94 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Delays, Cost Overruns, Productivity, High-rise, Indonesia, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997373132 
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Author-Name: Olugboyega Adams 
Author-X-Name-First: Olugboyega 
Author-X-Name-Last: Adams 
Title: Contractor development in Nigeria: perceptions of contractors and professionals 
Abstract:
  Foreign construction firms dominate the major projects in most developing
 countries as a result of deficiencies in indigenous construction capacity.
 A plethora of measures have been formulated and implemented to promote
 development of domestic contractors in these countries, but most attempts
 have achieved little success. This paper, arising from a larger study on
 management training needs of contractors in Nigeria, describes findings on
 constraints on indigenous contractors' performance in the Nigerian
 industry. Contractor-development programmes perceived as relevant and
 appropriate to improve their performance in the industry are also
 reported. The views of indigenous contractors and professionals were
 compared. There was a strong agreement between both groups on the major
 constraints in the industry and on the measures perceived as most
 important for the development of Nigerian contractors. Problems emanating
 from the business environment were generally perceived by both groups as
 the most severe constraints. Contractor-development programmes, perceived
 as very important by both groups, are also the measures required to
 ameliorate the most important constraints identified: obtaining interim
 payments, uncertainties in supplies and prices of materials, inadequate
 access to capital, plant and equipment. Contractor development is
 inevitably an integral part of a construction industry development
 programme, given the nature of constraints and development needs
 emphasized by both groups. The focus therefore should be on establishing a
 comprehensive programme for the development of the construction industry.
 More attention should be placed on contractor training to promote
 management development of trained construction professionals, now emerging
 as the new crop of construction entrepreneurs. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 95-108 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Contractor Development, Developing Countries, Nigeria, Smes, Industry Development, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997373141 
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Author-Name: Kwong Wing Chau 
Author-X-Name-First: Kwong Wing 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chau 
Title: Monte Carlo simulation of construction costs using subjective data: response 
Abstract:
  This communication is a response to the insightful note by Fellows on
 previous papers by the author. Not only has Fellows supplemented Chau's
 major arguments, he has also expanded the scope of discussion and raised
 new issues. While the author agrees with most of the points made by
 Fellows, there are concepts and arguments that need to be clarified. This
 note is a response to certain issues raised by Fellows. It also clarifies
 certain concepts and gives alternative viewpoints. Most of these
 viewpoints complement rather than contradict those given by Fellows. It is
 hoped that this note will arouse readers' interest in the subject as well
 as contribute to the academic debate of the issue. The sequence of the
 discussion follows that in Fellows' note. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 109-115 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Construction Cost Distribution, Monte Carlo Simulation, Probabilistic Cost Estimate, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997373150 
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Author-Name: David Seymour 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Seymour 
Author-Name: Darryll Crook 
Author-X-Name-First: Darryll 
Author-X-Name-Last: Crook 
Author-Name: John Rooke 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rooke 
Title: The role of theory in construction management: a call for debate 
Abstract:
  We raise a number of questions concerning the theoretical basis of
 construction management, and enquire into the nature of construction
 management theory. We highlight the dominant research paradigm in
 construction management, and call for attention to be paid to alternative
 research paradigms. We call for a scholarly debate to investigate these
 issues. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 117-119 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Management Theory, Management Research, Research Paradigms, Interpretive Paradigms, Rationalist Paradigm, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997373169 
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Author-Name: Zedan Hatush 
Author-X-Name-First: Zedan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hatush 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Title: Evaluating contractor prequalification data: selection criteria and project success factors 
Abstract:
  A Delphic study investigating the perceived relationship between 20
 contractor selection criteria (CSC) currently in use and project success
 factors (PSFs) in terms of time, cost and quality is described involving a
 sample of eight experienced construction personnel, including two
 validators. A consensus of the likely impact of each criterion on time,
 cost and quality is established in terms of pessimistic, average and
 optimistic values, which are then converted into expected means and
 variances via the PERT approach. The ten most and ten least important CSCs
 are identified and examined for differences and similarities between PSFs.
 The results show that past failures, financial status, financial
 stability, credit ratings, experience, ability, management personnel and
 management knowledge are perceived to be the dominant CSCs affecting all
 three PSFs, with safety criteria (safety, experience modification rate,
 OSHA incidence rate, management safety accountability) and the length of
 time in business being perceived to have the least effect overall. Some
 CSCs, such as past performance, bank arrangements, project management
 organization, plant and equipment were perceived to affect only one or two
 PSFs. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 129-147 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Prequalification, selection criteria, project success factors, Delphic study, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446199700000002 
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Author-Name: Derek Walker 
Author-X-Name-First: Derek 
Author-X-Name-Last: Walker 
Title: Choosing an appropriate research methodology 
Abstract:
  The choice of research methodology is a difficult step in the research
 process. By way of a case study, the approach adopted in one PhD study is
 explored. The research project involved a detailed study of 33 building
 projects constructed in Melbourne during the period 1987 to 1993. The
 principal research objective was to understand better why some buildings
 are constructed faster than others, by identifying risk factors and how
 construction managers respond to them. Multiple regression analysis was
 used to derive a model that predicts construction time from a
 representative sample of projects. The performance model was then used to
 compare predicted with actual construction project duration to develop a
 construction time performance index. This performance ratio was then used
 to compare 102 variable factors by testing the null hypothesis that each
 variable does not affect construction time performance (at the 95%
 confidence level). Correlation analysis of all identified variables was
 also undertaken to link associations between factors for those affecting
 and not affecting construction time performance. The contribution of this
 paper is to identify one research approach for a specific research problem
 within the construction discipline so that others may be aware of this
 when making a choice of methodologies for pursuing their own research
 work. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 149-159 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Research methodology, case study, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446199700000003 
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Author-Name: C. K. Mok 
Author-X-Name-First: C. K. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mok 
Author-Name: V.M. Rao Tummala 
Author-X-Name-First: V.M. Rao 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tummala 
Author-Name: H. M. Leung 
Author-X-Name-First: H. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leung 
Title: Practices, barriers and benefits of risk management process in building services cost estimation 
Abstract:
  The preparation of cost estimates for construction projects is not an
 easy job, because construction projects are subject to risks and
 uncertainties, particularly at the inception stage, when very limited
 information about the project is available. However, the cost estimates
 prepared at this stage are usually the most important to the client.
 Nowadays, the costs for building services installations contribute a
 significant share of the total construction cost of building projects.
 Thus the accuracy of the building services cost estimates plays an
 important role in the total building construction project cost estimates.
 Traditionally, building services cost estimates are prepared by a
 deterministic single-figure (most likely) approach. This approach is often
 cost-ineffective and reactionary in nature. The risk management process
 (RMP) provides a logical consistent framework in identifying the risk
 factors affecting costs and in making allowances for risks in cost
 estimation. A survey was conducted to find out the current building
 services cost estimation practices and to obtain an insight into the
 understanding, use and application of RMP in preparing building services
 cost estimates within the building services industry. The results of the
 survey have suggested that the traditional deterministic cost estimation
 method is still being adopted by the majority of building services
 engineers in preparing cost estimates. Also, RMP has not been widely
 adopted by the building services industry in Hong Kong. From the analysis
 of building services firms and engineers with regard to the critical
 success factors for implementation of risk management, the survey reflects
 that the potential of implementing RMP for building services cost
 estimation is high. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 161-175 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Building services, cost, estimating, risk, uncertainty, 
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Author-Name: S. L. Tang 
Author-X-Name-First: S. L. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tang 
Author-Name: H. K. Lee 
Author-X-Name-First: H. K. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lee 
Author-Name: K. Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: K. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Title: Safety cost optimization of building projects in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  A survey was undertaken of the losses or costs incurred in building
 contracts because of accidents on building sites. Altogether, 576
 accidents from 18 building sites were investigated. On each site, an
 accident occurrence index (AOI) was calculated by dividing the total
 equivalent day loss by the total man-days required for the project. Using
 the results of the 18 projects, a relationship was obtained between the
 site accident costs and the AOI. Similarly, a relationship was found
 between the safety investment and the AOI. From these two curves, the
 optimal safety investment on a building site by a contractor could be
 determined. It was found that the minimum safety investment on a building
 project is about 0.6% of the contract sum. The above finding was based on
 accidents in which employees sustain fatal injuries or are absent from
 work for more than 3 consecutive days through injury. If first-aid-only
 and non-injury accidents were also considered, the minimum safety
 investment increased to 0.8% of the contract sum. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 177-186 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Safety, accident, cost, site operations, 
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Author-Name: Ali Shash 
Author-X-Name-First: Ali 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shash 
Author-Name: Mohammed Al-Amir 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohammed 
Author-X-Name-Last: Al-Amir 
Title: Information technology in contractors' firms in Saudi Arabia 
Abstract:
  The evolution of the Saudi construction industry correlated with rapid
 growth in Saudi Arabian oil revenues. Construction companies of all sizes
 were established during this rapid growth. The extent of computer use in
 these companies has been surveyed using a structured questionnaire. This
 reveals that computers are not widely used among contractors. However, all
 large contractors, 62% of medium-sized contractors and 41% of small
 contractors use computers mainly for administrative operations, such as
 accounting and database management. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 187-200 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Information technology, computer, Saudi Arabia, contractors, 
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Author-Name: Philip Leather 
Author-X-Name-First: Philip 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leather 
Author-Name: Susan Rolfe 
Author-X-Name-First: Susan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rolfe 
Title: Fit for the task: the future of the small scale domestic repair and maintenance industry in the UK 
Abstract:
  The poor condition of much of the UK's older housing stock is an
 important policy issue. Some disrepair arises because owners cannot afford
 work, because they are not aware of the need for it or because they do not
 know how to go about organizing it. However, the poor reputation of that
 sector of the building industry dealing with small scale domestic repair
 and maintenance is also a deterrent. If anything, the problems of this
 sector have worsened during the recession as the supply of unskilled
 'cowboy' operators has increased. This paper reviews the factors leading
 to underinvestment and poor quality work in the privately owned housing
 stock and examines the extent to which the shortcomings of the building
 industry contribute to this phenomenon. It describes the results of a
 survey of firms operating in the domestic repair and maintenance sector of
 the UK building industry, the majority of which were very small. The
 survey examined the size and composition of firms, their organization and
 working practices, the types of work they carried out, how they went about
 obtaining business, the extent to which their work-force was trained and
 the problems they faced in competing with one another and with the cowboy
 sector. On the basis of the survey conclusions and discussions with a wide
 range of organisations representing the industry, consumers, local
 authorities and government, a series of options for reform are discussed
 with the aim of stimulating debate on the future of this sector of the
 construction industry. It is argued that the problems of the UK industry
 cannot be solved by tighter controls on builders alone, but by a range of
 measures designed to provide more support and training to reputable
 builders, measures to exert greater controls over building techniques and
 safety provision to reduce unfair competition and programmes to educate
 the consumer to demand better standards and to be willing to pay for them.
 Ultimately only compulsory measures may succeed in improving standards,
 but much could be achieved by voluntary licensing or registration schemes
 backed up by incentives to use qualifying firms such as guarantees. This
 is more likely to work if backed up for an initial period by government or
 local authority funding. In the long run, however, the improvements to
 building quality could save public money. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 201-212 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: repair, maintenance, industry development, SMEs, training, licensing, 
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Author-Name: George Ofori 
Author-X-Name-First: George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ofori 
Title: Book reviews 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 213-215 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446199700000008 
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Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Author-Name: Erhan Kozan 
Author-X-Name-First: Erhan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kozan 
Title: Book reviews 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 215-217 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446199700000009 
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Author-Name: Richard Hill 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hill 
Author-Name: Paul Bowen 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bowen 
Title: Sustainable construction: principles and a framework for attainment 
Abstract:
  The evolution of the concept of sustainable development is used as a
 basis for advancing understanding of sustainable construction. Principles
 of sustainable construction are developed and divided into four 'pillars'
 - social, economic, biophysical and technical - with a set of
 over-arching, process-oriented principles, to be used as a checklist in
 practice. A multi-stage framework is proposed which requires the
 application of Environmental Assessment and Environmental Management
 Systems for construction projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 223-239 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Sustainable, Development, Environment, Assessment, Management, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997372971 
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Author-Name: David Wall 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wall 
Title: Distributions and correlations in Monte Carlo simulation 
Abstract:
  The use of Monte Carlo simulation in construction cost analysis is of
 interest to construction professionals as part of the risk analysis of
 construction projects. In recent high profile publications the
 presentation of Monte Carlo simulation based cost analysis overplays the
 importance of the choice of which distribution to use to represent input
 variables and underplays the importance of assessing and including
 correlations between the variables. The British literature also overplays
 the suitability of the beta distribution to represent input variables.
 This paper addresses these issues using a data set comprising elemental
 rates from 216 office buildings drawn from the BCIS of the RICS. Using a
 chi-squared test for goodness of fit it is shown that lognormal
 distributions are superior to beta distributions in representing the data
 set. Simulation runs of the cost model including and excluding
 correlations show that correlations must be included in Monte Carlo
 simulation otherwise the analysis leads to serious misassessment of risk.
 Simulation results show also that the effect of excluding correlations is
 more profound than the effect of the choice between lognormal and beta
 distributions. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 241-258 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Monte Carlo Simulation, Distributions, Correlation, Interdependence, Cost Analysis, 
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Author-Name: C. H. Nam 
Author-X-Name-First: C. H. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nam 
Author-Name: C. B. Tatum 
Author-X-Name-First: C. B. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tatum 
Title: Leaders and champions for construction innovation 
Abstract:
  Based on empirical studies of the role of key individuals in the
 processes of ten successful innovations in the US construction industry,
 this paper makes three principal arguments. First, effective leadership is
 essential for technological innovation - in particular in construction.
 Second, technological competence is an utmost prerequisite for effective
 leadership for construction innovation - regardless of the size of the
 firm. In other words, an entrepreneurial role as a technical champion in a
 small firm does not change even as the firm grows. Lastly, the role of
 technical champion can be delegated only with slack resources and adequate
 power. This paper also highlights conclusions and practical applications
 to increase technological innovation in design and construction firms. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 259-270 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Innovation, Leadership, Technology, Entrepreneurship, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997372999 
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Author-Name: Chimay Anumba 
Author-X-Name-First: Chimay 
Author-X-Name-Last: Anumba 
Author-Name: Nosa Evbuomwan 
Author-X-Name-First: Nosa 
Author-X-Name-Last: Evbuomwan 
Title: Concurrent engineering in design-build projects 
Abstract:
  The design and build procurement route has witnessed significant growth
 in the UK construction industry over the last ten years. It is now being
 used for both private and public sector projects of varying complexity.
 There are several advantages associated with this method of construction
 procurement including shortening of lead times, involvement of the
 contractor in the design process, greater price certainty, improved
 communication and reduced construction time amongst others. Conversely,
 there are also a number of disadvantages ascribed to the design and build
 method of procurement. Some of these include reduced design quality,
 inhibition of changes by clients, and high tendering costs. A new process
 model is proposed to address many of the procurement route's present
 shortcomings. In particular, the model facilitates concurrent project
 development in the design and build process through the integration of all
 project participants into a multi-functional matrix team capable of
 resolving potential 'downstream' problems early in the project life-cycle,
 and the provision of a formal mechanism for the improved abstraction of
 client requirements based on design function deployment (DFD)- a
 concurrent engineering design system. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 271-281 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Design And Build, Concurrent Engineering, Process Modelling, Client Requirements, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997373006 
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Author-Name: Jean Jinghan Chen 
Author-X-Name-First: Jean Jinghan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen 
Author-Name: David Wills 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wills 
Title: Development of urban housing policies in China 
Abstract:
  Housing in China has proved problematic for many years. Since economic
 reform started in the 1980s, urbanization has been a token of
 modernization, and consequently housing provision in urban areas has been
 a major social and economic issue. The major housing problem in China is
 the scarcity of supply of housing provision. This paper analyses the
 initial housing reform prior to 1993, and points out the reasons for the
 lack of success and the lessons drawn from it. It also studies the present
 reform programme from 1993, and highlights the problems associated with
 it. It shows that the housing reforms so far, while having moved away from
 a complete socialist provision of housing, have gone only a small part of
 the way to a free market in housing. The reforms have been proved
 disappointing. Although privatization of housing has been the major
 objective of housing reforms, the reforms are still focused on the rental
 sector. On the economics side, the rents are set below costs, and the link
 between the value that people place on housing and the cost to the
 country's economy has failed to be appreciated. On the management side,
 the critical shortcoming of the strategy is its inability to bring an end
 to the state-owned enterprise's direct obligations for employee housing.
 Several problems associated with the current reforms have also been
 identified, especially on the legal side. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 283-290 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: China, Economic Reform, Urban Housing, Privatization, State-owned Enterprise, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997373015 
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Author-Name: John Raftery 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Raftery 
Author-Name: Denny McGeorge 
Author-X-Name-First: Denny 
Author-X-Name-Last: McGeorge 
Author-Name: Megan Walters 
Author-X-Name-First: Megan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Walters 
Title: Breaking up methodological monopolies: a multi-paradigm approach to construction management research 
Abstract:
  A note written in response to: Seymour D. and Rooke, J. (1995). The
 culture of the industry and the culture research. Construction Management
 and Economics 13, 511-523. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 291-297 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997373024 
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Author-Name: Goran Runeson 
Author-X-Name-First: Goran 
Author-X-Name-Last: Runeson 
Title: The role of theory in construction management research: comment 
Abstract:
  Seymour et al. claim that positivist research methods are unsuitable for
 research into construction management. On the contrary, mainstream
 methodology has been modified to deal with the special demands of such
 research and conventional research methods have been instrumental in
 substantial advances in science. Seymour et al.'s argument, ostensibly
 about research methods, is essentially anti-scientific, and, although it
 has been around for a long time, there are no positive achievements to
 suggest that we would benefit from adopting it. Contrary to Seymour et
 al.'s claims, positivist research methods are our best insurance against
 bad research. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 299-302 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Research Methods, Methodology, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997373033 
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Author-Name: G. Bowles 
Author-X-Name-First: G. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bowles 
Author-Name: J. S. Dagpunar 
Author-X-Name-First: J. S. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dagpunar 
Author-Name: H. Gow 
Author-X-Name-First: H. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gow 
Title: Financial management of planned maintenance for housing associations 
Abstract:
  Since the Housing Act 1988, UK housing associations (HAs) have been
 responsible, with the removal of government grants, for funding all
 maintenance necessary for the upkeep of new stock over its lifespan.
 Sinking funds (SFs) have to be created, out of rental income, that are
 adequate to finance the long term projected maintenance demand. This paper
 reviews the use of SFs for building asset management with particular
 reference to the requirements being made of HAs. Current assumptions of
 what constitutes an adequate level of SF investment by their funding
 agencies are questioned with an analysis of case study data. Using
 linear-programming, the benefits of modelling an SF over merely
 calculating it are demonstrated. The technique is used to formulate SF
 strategies, some of which admit the possibility of going into deficit in
 the future, and these are compared with results from conventional SF
 projections. Finally, the effect that varying element and component
 lifespans can have on SF projections are investigated by using Monte Carlo
 methods to simulate profiles of long term maintenance expenditure, and
 observing how well funds projected with the original SF strategy match
 them. The results show the importance of reviewing regularly the SF policy
 in order that it remains relevant to the needs of the stock. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 315-326 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Housing Associations, Maintenance, Sinking Funds, Linear Programming, Simulation, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997372872 
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Author-Name: Zedan Hatush 
Author-X-Name-First: Zedan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hatush 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Title: Assessment and evaluation of contractor data against client goals using PERT approach 
Abstract:
  A methodology for assessing and evaluating contractor data for the
 purpose of prequalification and bid evaluation is presented. The PERT
 approach is used to develop a linear model for the assessment of
 contractor data. The model incorporates a multiple ratings permitting the
 uncertainty in contractor data to be evaluated. An empirical study
 investigating the importance of different contractor criteria is
 described. A lexicographical ordering with aspiration levels and risk
 analysis with sensitivity methods are used to evaluate and select or
 rank-order contractors against the main client goals of time, cost, and
 quality. A literature review is reported regarding client goals and
 current evaluation strategies. The assumptions, advantages and
 disadvantages of this work as well as an example are also presented. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 327-340 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Prequalification, Bid Evaluation, Pert, Criteria, Client Goals, Contractor, Data, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997372881 
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Author-Name: A. Griffith 
Author-X-Name-First: A. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Griffith 
Author-Name: J. D. Headley 
Author-X-Name-First: J. D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Headley 
Title: Using a weighted score model as an aid to selecting procurement methods for small building works 
Abstract:
  This paper focuses on the selection of procurement methods for small
 building works. While a range of procurement methods is needed to
 accommodate different types of small works, and procurement methods often
 are applied across different types, for any particular small works job (or
 group of jobs), there should be an optimum method of procurement. An
 optimum method is one that not only considers the characteristics of the
 small works in themselves, but also considers the impact of the works upon
 the wider organization and its business operations. In doing so, the small
 works organization is assisted to deliver an efficient effective service
 which adds value to the client organization. The client, to be in a
 position to select the method of procurement that best meets a particular
 type of works, needs to consider the realistic measure of performance of
 each of the procurement methods which it could employ. This paper proposes
 the use of a weighted score model as an aid to selecting procurement
 methods for small building works. From this paper, client organizations
 should become more aware of the potential to select, with reliability and
 consistency over time, the optimum procurement method for a particular
 type of small works, given those criteria which they identify as being
 important at the time and in consideration of not only the characteristics
 of the small works themselves, but the works in the context of the
 organization's ongoing business. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 341-348 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Small Building Works, Procurement Methods, Selection, 
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Author-Name: Anita Punwani 
Author-X-Name-First: Anita 
Author-X-Name-Last: Punwani 
Title: A study of the growth-investment-financing nexus of the major UK construction groups 
Abstract:
  This paper compares the relationship between growth, investment and
 financing of the contracting operations with that of the housebuilding
 operations in the large, diversified UK construction groups during the
 1980s. A graphical presentation of a financial analysis of the contracting
 and housebuilding divisions' company accounts illustrates significant
 changes in the levels of capital investment and the sources and uses of
 finance of these two activities during a period of marked growth in
 turnover. It is established that the major contractors not only achieved
 significant growth in their turnover with negligible recourse to
 additional capital investment but in fact generated surplus funds which
 could be diverted into other businesses in their respective construction
 group's portfolio of business activities. It is shown that their
 'cash-requiring' speculative housebuilding businesses relied on such
 intra-group funds as a main source of finance for investment in land
 during the 1980s. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 349-361 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Construction Majors, Growth, Investment, Intra-group Financing, Contracting, Housebuilding, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997372908 
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Author-Name: D. Bajaj 
Author-X-Name-First: D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bajaj 
Author-Name: J. Oluwoye 
Author-X-Name-First: J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Oluwoye 
Author-Name: D. Lenard 
Author-X-Name-First: D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lenard 
Title: An analysis of contractors' approaches to risk identification in New South Wales, Australia 
Abstract:
  This study addresses the process of risk identification at the tendering
 and estimating stage, which is the first stage of the risk management
 process, and for the risk management process be of benefit and for the
 project objectives to be achieved, the risk identification stage should be
 very detailed and thorough. The aim of this study is to identify,
 investigate and evaluate the process of risk identification at the
 tendering and estimating stage for construction contractors in the NSW
 region. The data for this were collected during the months of December '94
 and January '95 using a sample survey of a cross-section of 19
 construction contractors, and the results were analysed using frequency
 distribution. The results show that the most frequently used methods of
 risk identification are the top-down approach techniques, where the
 project is analysed from an overall point of view. Techniques based on
 top-down approach lead to guesswork in terms of contingency for risks
 accepted by the construction contractors. Bottom-up risk identification
 techniques are not popular except for a questionnaire and check-list
 approach. Also, it was unlikely that the contractors would discuss risk
 allocation with the clients. All the contractors interviewed agreed that
 when a risk identification process is followed it improves the accuracy of
 their estimates. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 363-369 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Risk Identification, Estimating, Tendering, Contractor, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997372917 
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Author-Name: Raymond Tse 
Author-X-Name-First: Raymond 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tse 
Author-Name: Sivaguru Ganesan 
Author-X-Name-First: Sivaguru 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ganesan 
Title: Causal relationship between construction flows and GDP: evidence from Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  Granger causality methodology is used to investigate lead-lag
 relationships between construction activity and aggregate economy. Using
 data from Hong Kong, the results of this paper suggest strongly that the
 GDP tends to lead the construction flow not vice versa. Our finding is
 contrary to the view that construction is more volatile than the GDP.
 However, our results show that the construction volatility after 1990 is
 smaller than that in the period 1983-1989, a result that is particularly
 important for policymakers in that it is the macroeconomic policy of
 government that affects output, and influences the construction activity,
 and not vice versa. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 371-376 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Unit Root Test, Causality, Hong Kong, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997372926 
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Author-Name: Anthony Songer 
Author-X-Name-First: Anthony 
Author-X-Name-Last: Songer 
Author-Name: James Diekmann 
Author-X-Name-First: James 
Author-X-Name-Last: Diekmann 
Author-Name: Roger Pecsok 
Author-X-Name-First: Roger 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pecsok 
Title: Risk analysis for revenue dependent infrastructure projects 
Abstract:
  Recent trends in the construction industry indicate continued use of
 alternative procurement methods such as design-build, construction
 management, build-operate-transfer, and privatization. Increased use of
 these evolving methods produces higher levels of uncertainty with respect
 to long term performance and profitability. The uncertainties inherent in
 implementing new procurement methods necessitate investigation of enhanced
 methods of pre-project planning and analysis. This is particularly true
 for revenue dependent privatization projects such as toll roads. Poor
 initial performance of toll road projects suggests traditional methods of
 project analysis are inadequate. Sustaining investor and stakeholder
 support of privatized revenue dependent projects is dependent upon
 successful financial performance. Enhanced risk analysis tools provide
 improved information for pre-project decision making and performance
 outcome. One such risk analysis method is the Monte Carlo. Monte Carlo
 methods are especially useful in evaluating which of several uncertain
 quantities most significantly contributes to the overall risk of the
 project. This paper demonstrates a Monte Carlo risk assessment methodology
 for revenue dependent infrastructure projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 377-382 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Project Finance, Monte Carlo, Privatization, Risk Analysis, Computer, 
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Author-Name: Peter Fenn 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fenn 
Title: Rigour in research and peer review 
Abstract:
  This note discusses rigour in research and in the peer review of academic
 journals by examining current research into construction conflict and
 disputes. Comments are made on a paper by Alkass, S., Mazerolle, M. and
 Harris, F.C. (1996) Construction Management and Economics, 14, 375-394.
 The paucity of research in this field is discussed and the current
 literature is reviewed. The note concludes that: more work is required in
 this area; the lack of data is no excuse for subjective theorizing; basic
 rules of research must be complied with for research to retain its
 integrity; and the value of peer reviewed journals is reduced by the
 publication of papers which ignore these points. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 383-385 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Conflict, Disputes, Causation, Methodology, Research Rigour, 
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Author-Name: Chau Kwong Wing 
Author-X-Name-First: Chau Kwong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wing 
Title: The ranking of construction management journals 
Abstract:
  The quality of construction management journals is assessed using a
 questionnaire survey approach. Construction management is broadly defined
 to include studies of the human aspects of the construction process.
 Twenty-two journals related to construction management are identified.
 Questionnaires were sent to potential respondents by e-mail. Respondents
 were asked to assess the quality of the journals that they are familiar
 with. Although there is some evidence showing that respondents who are
 editorial board members or authors of a journal tend to give a slightly
 higher score to that journal, the relative ranking of the journals is not
 affected substantially by such tendency. Some statistically significant
 results on the ranking of the journals are obtained irrespective of the
 relatively small sample size compared with some surveys of other main
 stream journals. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 387-398 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Attitude Survey, Journals, Academic Discipline, Construction Management, 
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Author-Name: Sunkuk Kim 
Author-X-Name-First: Sunkuk 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kim 
Title: Organization and managerial environment of the Korean construction industry 
Abstract:
  In 1983, Korean construction contractors captured over 11% of the
 overseas market and twenty-five of them were listed in the top 250
 international contractors. However, they have struggled against the
 inefficiency of their organizations, accelerating competition, and the
 rapid changes in the managerial environment. Although the various features
 of the environment had required variety in strategy and organization
 structure, the managers of construction firms have not kept pace with the
 requirement, but have shown an inability to predict what kind of influence
 the changes will have on their organizations and what kind of response is
 proper to the environmental changes they confront. These problems are
 mainly caused by a lack of understanding of the suitability of their
 organization's structure and managerial environment. The present research
 shows that: the functional structure is the archetype of the Korean
 construction organizations; direction and delegation are the mainstream in
 corporate management; the critical factors for corporate management are
 accelerating competition, inconsistent government policy and the pressure
 of rising costs; and most of the contractors, except the top 5%
 large-sized firms, have little capability to respond to a new environment. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 409-419 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Korean Construction Industry, Organization Structure, Organizational Life Cycle, Managerial Environment, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997372782 
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Author-Name: Lu Youjie 
Author-X-Name-First: Lu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Youjie 
Author-Name: Zhang Qiang 
Author-X-Name-First: Zhang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Qiang 
Title: Building economics research in the People's Republic of China: a review 
Abstract:
  Research in China into building economics is currently focused on the
 transition from a centrally planned economy to a market economy.
 Particular attention is being paid to the theoretical and practical issues
 arising from the economic reforms. Outside China, there is little known
 about the various organizations and individuals involved in this field.
 Their work is funded through the Ministry of Construction and the China
 National Science Foundation. It is difficult to get commercial sponsorship
 for this kind of research. Research has focused upon such issues as the
 role of the construction industry in the national economy, the use of
 competitive tendering, price formation, urban housing, structuring of the
 industry and of firms, project management, expert systems and management
 information systems. There have been some notable successes in terms of
 building economics researchers influencing the way in which the
 construction industry is dealt with in China. Future research will be
 aimed at converting state enterprises to true companies and devising the
 means to deregulate the pricing of built facilities and construction
 services without disrupting the market. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 421-428 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: China, Economic Reform, Research Funding, Development, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997372791 
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Author-Name: Ronie Navon 
Author-X-Name-First: Ronie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Navon 
Author-Name: Hillel Arkin 
Author-X-Name-First: Hillel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Arkin 
Author-Name: Isaac Burg 
Author-X-Name-First: Isaac 
Author-X-Name-Last: Burg 
Title: Economic evaluation of HVAC systems with ice storage designed using an optimization technique 
Abstract:
  Thermal energy storage (TES) is recognized as an important technique for
 energy management in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
 systems. This paper discusses the economic aspects of the optimal design
 for such systems. The model for optimal design so determines the sizes of
 the main components of the system - namely the chiller and the storage
 tank - that the system's life cycle cost is minimal. The model is based on
 linear programming and is implemented in a computer program for HVAC
 systems with ice storage. This paper demonstrates that the optimal sizes
 of chiller and storage tanks differ from those selected using traditional
 techniques. It emphasizes the cost-effectiveness of the optimally designed
 system and also includes a sensitivity analysis pertaining to the economic
 feasibility of such systems under different economic conditions. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 429-439 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Economic Analysis, Hvac Systems, Ice Storage, Design, Optimization, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997372809 
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Author-Name: Richard Barkham 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Barkham 
Title: The financial structure and ethos of property companies: an empirical analysis 
Abstract:
  Property companies are a key group in the economy of the built
 environment. The entrepreneurs that run property companies are responsible
 for initiating development projects and managing them. The risk incurred
 by participants in the development process, such as banks and construction
 firms, is related not only to the risk of the project being undertaken but
 also to the financial risk associated with the property company that
 initiates and manages the project. This paper attempts to develop a
 taxonomy of property companies, for consideration by decision makers in
 the construction industry in assessing the risk of being involved in a
 project. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 441-456 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Property, Trading, Investment, Development, Gearing, Bank, Contractor, Cycle, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997372818 
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Author-Name: Irtishad Ahmad 
Author-X-Name-First: Irtishad 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ahmad 
Author-Name: Maung Sein 
Author-X-Name-First: Maung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sein 
Title: Construction project teams for TQM: a factor-element impact model 
Abstract:
  The factor-element impact model is a normative, theory-based contingency
 model. It is concerned with identifying the factors that affect the
 success of total quality management (TQM) initiatives in construction
 projects. This model is based upon organizational theory, utilizing an
 interactionist view of organizational design. If TQM is to succeed,
 construction project teams should be formed with its implementation in
 mind. The most important factors influencing the success of particular
 project team configurations are project characteristics. Organizational
 characteristics of participating firms are also significant. The
 contingency model developed in this paper involves an iterative approach
 of designing construction project teams to minimize negative effects on
 TQM. Guidelines are offered on how to apply the model, and two scenarios
 are presented to illustrate its application. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 457-467 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Project Team, Organization Theory, Total Quality Management Tqm, Normative Models, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997372827 
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Author-Name: Derek Drew 
Author-X-Name-First: Derek 
Author-X-Name-Last: Drew 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Title: The effect of contract type and size on competitiveness in bidding 
Abstract:
  Multiple regression is used to construct a prediction equation relating
 bidder competitiveness (the dependent variable) to the independent
 variables of bidder, contract type and contract size. The regression model
 shows that differences in contractor competitiveness are greater for
 different contract sizes than for different contract types. The most
 competitive contractors appear to be those with a preferred contract size
 range. Such a model can be used as part of a more systematic approach in
 prequalifying contractors. It may also be used by contractors as a basis
 for assessing bidding performance. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 469-489 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Competitiveness, Bidding, Regression Analysis, Contract, Contractor Selection, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997372836 
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Author-Name: J. Rooke 
Author-X-Name-First: J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rooke 
Author-Name: D. Seymour 
Author-X-Name-First: D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Seymour 
Author-Name: D. Crook 
Author-X-Name-First: D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Crook 
Title: Preserving methodological consistency: a reply to Raftery, McGeorge and Walters 
Abstract:
  Raftery, J., McGeorge, D. and Walters, M. (1977) Construction Management
 and Economics, 15(3), 291-297, criticise Seymour, D.E. and Rooke, J.A.
 (1995) Construction Management and Economics 13(6), 511-523 for setting
 out battle lines in their use of the terms rationalist and interpretive
 paradigms and argue that such dichotomies lead to a degeneration in
 research standards. Sharing their concern for research standards, in
 reply, we argue that Raftery et al.'s plea for methodological liberalism
 will itself undermine standards. Different research methods are required
 for different research purposes and are to be evaluated according to
 different criteria. These criteria must be made explicit. We state our own
 research purposes and make an initial attempt to set out some criteria
 against which we would wish our own research to be judged. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 491-494 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Research Methodology, Research Paradigms, Methodological Debate, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997372845 
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Author-Name: Anthony Lavers 
Author-X-Name-First: Anthony 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lavers 
Title: Guest Editorial: Special Issue on Law and Dispute Resolution in Construction 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 501-504 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997372692 
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Author-Name: Thomas Stipanowich 
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Stipanowich 
Title: At the cutting edge: conflict avoidance and resolution in the US construction industry 
Abstract:
  The American Arbitration Association (AAA) has undertaken a number of
 reforms to the dispute resolution process, engendered by the 'quiet
 revolution' of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and its impact upon
 traditional arbitration mechanisms. This paper appraises the procedural
 changes which relate to the three distinct schemes: Fast Track Rules,
 Regular Track Rules, and Large Complex Case Rules; it also looks at
 parallel progress in mediation and partnering. The author concludes that
 the US construction industry has undergone, and continues to undergo, a
 transition from private adjudication, such as arbitration, through the
 'settlement-oriented interventions' of ADR to more comprehensive
 approaches, as exemplified by partnering. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 505-512 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Dispute Resolution, Adr, Arbitration, Us Construction Industry, Aaa Rules, Partnering, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997372700 
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Author-Name: Peter Fenn 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fenn 
Author-Name: David Lowe 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lowe 
Author-Name: Christopher Speck 
Author-X-Name-First: Christopher 
Author-X-Name-Last: Speck 
Title: Conflict and dispute in construction 
Abstract:
  'Conflict' and 'dispute' are two distinct notions. The conceptual
 difference between the two is explored and further reviewed through the
 literature on conflict and dispute in the field of construction; a
 taxonomy for future study is also introduced. Conflict, it is proposed,
 exists wherever there is incompatibility of interest, and therefore is
 pandemic. Conflict can be managed, possibly to the extent of preventing a
 dispute resulting from the conflict. Dispute is associated with distinct
 justiciable issues. Disputes require resolution. This means that they can
 be managed: the process of dispute resolution lends itself to third party
 intervention. The construction industry and the chemical process industry
 in the UK are compared, through perceptions and experiences of conflict
 and disputes arising from their two sets of standard contract forms. The
 methodology is a review of published cases and a survey conducted among
 professionals with experience. The paucity of research in this field is
 discussed and the empirical work on the causes of conflict and dispute is
 reviewed. It is concluded that effective management of conflicts and
 disputes would be furthered by separating the two fields, and particularly
 by applying a more stringent structuring. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 513-518 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Conflict, Construction, Chemical Industry, Dispute, Standard Contracts, Taxonomy, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997372719 
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Author-Name: Penny Brooker 
Author-X-Name-First: Penny 
Author-X-Name-Last: Brooker 
Author-Name: Anthony Lavers 
Author-X-Name-First: Anthony 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lavers 
Title: Perceptions of alternative dispute resolution as constraints upon its use in the UK construction industry 
Abstract:
  Attitudes to alternative dispute resolution (ADR) among contractors and
 subcontractors/specialists in the UK construction industry are analysed on
 the basis of an extensive survey. Positive attitudes contrasted ADR with
 litigation and arbitration in terms of cost, delay and damage to working
 relationships through confrontation. The study also examined negative
 perceptions of ADR which may reduce its appeal and explain its limited use
 to date. These include a fear that lawyers may 'colonize' ADR and that its
 non-binding quality may prove a deficiency. It is concluded that these
 perceptions will be influential in determining the extent to which ADR is
 used in construction disputes. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 519-526 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Adr, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Construction Disputes, Dispute Resolution, Litigation, Resolution, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997372728 
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Author-Name: P. Kennedy 
Author-X-Name-First: P. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kennedy 
Author-Name: A. Morrison 
Author-X-Name-First: A. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Morrison 
Author-Name: D. O. Milne 
Author-X-Name-First: D. O. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Milne 
Title: Resolution of disputes arising from set-off clauses between main contractors and subcontractors 
Abstract:
  Set-off relates to the situation where a main contractor raises a
 counterclaim against a subcontractor's claim or where an employer raises a
 counterclaim against the main contractor. The alternative terms cross
 claim, counterclaim, contra charge, compensation and retention are
 explained in the context of Scots law. Set-off in the construction
 industry in Scotland is then discussed within the contractual frameworks
 upon which main contractors are entitled to exercise such rights and how
 these conditions of contract have been formed over recent years. A study
 reported shows the extent of the use of amended and unamended forms of
 subcontract and main contractors' own forms of subcontract which imposed
 more onerous set-off conditions than the standard forms, the reasons given
 by main contractors for exercising their rights of set-off, the level of
 satisfaction amongst subcontractors with the sums set-off against them,
 the means by which main contractors and subcontractors settled disputed
 set-offs, and subcontractors' reasons for accepting unsatisfactory
 instances of set-off. The research was undertaken using a questionnaire to
 a stratified sample of subcontractors throughout central Scotland in 1995.
 Forty-seven subcontractors responded to the questionnaire and 427
 instances of set-off were recorded. The study indicated that, despite the
 considerable protection given to subcontractors in the standard forms of
 subcontract and in common law, they were prepared to settle set-offs with
 which they were dissatisfied without initiating contractual proceedings
 which would have improved their situation. It would appear from this study
 that subcontractors are reluctant to use their contractual entitlements
 either because of fears over the costs of disputing set-offs or because
 they fear that they will be denied opportunities to tender for work in the
 future. Until there is a culture shift in the industry, reliance on
 contractual conditions alone may be inadequate to meet the needs of
 subcontractors. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 527-537 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Adjudication, Conflict, Counterclaim, Set-off, Subcontractors, Disputes, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997372737 
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Author-Name: Edwin Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Edwin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Title: Amicable dispute resolution in the People's Republic of China and its implications for foreign-related construction disputes 
Abstract:
  A combined mediation/arbitration process is unique to the People's
 Republic of China (PRC). This paper looks at how this amicable,
 out-of-court dispute resolution system works if the dispute is
 foreign-related, as defined under the Foreign Economic Contract Law.
 First, it outlines Chinese culture and its relation to the PRC legal
 framework and also to the amicable dispute resolution system discussed.
 Second, the system is appraised in the context of the uncertainty of the
 local judicial system. Third, distinctive features of domestic and
 foreign-related dispute resolution mechanisms are discussed by comparison
 with international practice. Finally, the amicable dispute resolution
 system for resolving construction disputes and its enforcement mechanisms
 are analysed, with statistical data to explain their implications for
 foreign investors in the construction industry of the PRC. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 539-548 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Adr, Arbitration, Award Enforcement, China, Construction Dispute, Enforcement, Mediation, Foreign Economic Contract Law, People's Republic Of China, Prc, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997372746 
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Author-Name: Paul Bick 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bick 
Title: Statutory reform of aspects of construction law in Australia 
Abstract:
  Construction contract law in the common law world is largely free of
 direct statutory intervention. The agenda of calls within the United
 Kingdom to remedy major defects in construction law is used as a framework
 in a series of comparisons with recent legislation and practice in
 Australia, notably in Victoria where a holistic approach to the industry's
 problems has been adopted with signal success. It is suggested that policy
 makers in the UK consider what Commonwealth jurisdictions have to offer to
 the solution of homegrown problems. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 549-558 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 15 
Year: 1997 
Keywords: Australia, Consumer Protection, Construction Law, Housing Grants, Construction And Regeneration Act 1996, Latham, Post-construction Liability, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461997372755 
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Author-Name: Ching-Hwang Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Ching-Hwang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Author-Name: Yu-Chun Huang 
Author-X-Name-First: Yu-Chun 
Author-X-Name-Last: Huang 
Title: Controlling activity interval times in LOB scheduling 
Abstract:
  A new scheduling method is presented in this paper which overcomes the
 inability of the line of balance (LOB) method to control the interval
 times between adjacent activities in a repetitive construction unit. The
 interval times are analysed and then expressed as functions of the number
 of repetitive construction units, the difference between construction
 times of adjacent activities and the sequence of repetitive construction
 units. In order to overcome the LOB problem, this paper presents a new
 scheduling method, the multistage linear scheduling (MLS) method, based on
 the concept of a multistage decision process. With the MLS method, the
 project's completion time is smaller or equal to that estimated with the
 LOB method. The sum of construction times of each activity in all units is
 the same as that estimated with the LOB method. However, no interval times
 are generated. The adjacent activities in a repetitive construction unit
 can progress continuously (not allowed under the LOB method). Therefore,
 the MLS method can be used to schedule a repetitive project which has
 necessary practical constraints on the interval times. This results in the
 retention of construction quality, safety and efficiency. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 5-16 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Repetitive Project, Interval Time, Scheduling, Multistage Linear Scheduling, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998372547 
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Author-Name: Mohan Kumaraswamy 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kumaraswamy 
Author-Name: Daniel Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Daniel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Title: Contributors to construction delays 
Abstract:
  Projects can be delayed for a large number of reasons. The third phase of
 an investigation into such factors focused on the causes of construction
 delays in Hong Kong. A questionnaire was based on 83 factors identified in
 previous phases of the investigation. Analysis of the responses reveals
 differences in perceptions of the relative significance of factors between
 clients, consultants and contractors. There was general agreement about
 the relative importance of delay factors such as unforeseen ground
 conditions. Improving productivity is a useful approach to controlling
 delays. Important factors affecting productivity itself are thus examined
 in more depth, with a view to enhancing productivity and reducing delays.
 The conclusions of this phase of the investigation include a ranking of
 factors and factor categories that are perceived by different groups of
 project participants to contribute to delays. For example, higher-ranking
 factors, such as unforeseen ground conditions, and factor categories such
 as project-related factors, are found to merit special management
 attention in countering construction delays. The high degree of
 disagreement as discerned between the groups of clients, consultants and
 contractors is indicative of their experiences, possible prejudices and
 lack of effective communication. It is also confirmed that productivity
 and other non-scope factors such as effective communications should
 supplement the project scope factors incorporated into the construction
 time prediction models that were proposed in the previous phases of this
 investigation. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 17-29 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Productivity, Project Management, Delay, Time, Hong Kong, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998372556 
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Author-Name: Malik Ranasinghe 
Author-X-Name-First: Malik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ranasinghe 
Title: Risk management in the insurance industry: insights for the engineering construction industry 
Abstract:
  A probabilistic framework is developed to analyse a risk management
 approach adopted by an insurance firm. The analysis shows that when the
 insurance firm classifies a client as 'superior' and 'most acceptable',
 the probability of the insurer having to pay out on those claims is
 negligible. Even for a policy that is classified as 'acceptable', the
 highest probability of a claim is only 12%. When the probability of a
 claim is over 50%, the client is considered to be 'unacceptable' for an
 insurance policy. Based on that analysis, the insights that the
 engineering construction industry can gain from risk management in the
 insurance firm with respect to project duration and cost are highlighted.
 It is shown that, in responding to risks and uncertainty, the engineering
 construction industry should not allocate contingency at a predetermined
 probability of success for global variables such as project cost or
 duration as suggested in the literature, but at the input level. It is
 suggested that the predetermined probability of success value to allocate
 contingency at the input level should be at least 70%. Then, the
 contingency available for project cost and duration can ensure a high
 probability of success in the completion of the project. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 31-39 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Risk Management, Insurance, Engineering Construction, Target Cost, Contingency, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998372565 
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Author-Name: Nashwan Dawood 
Author-X-Name-First: Nashwan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dawood 
Title: Estimating project and activity duration: a risk management approach using network analysis 
Abstract:
  Variations in the durations of activities are commonplace in the
 construction industry. This is due to the fact that the construction
 industry is influenced greatly by variations in weather, productivity of
 labour and plant, and quality of materials. Stochastic network analysis
 has been used by previous researchers to model variations in activities
 and produce more effective and reliable project duration estimates. A
 number of techniques have been developed in previous literature to solve
 the uncertain nature of networks, these are: PERT (program evaluation and
 review techniques), PNET (probabilistic network evaluation technique),
 NRB, (narrow reliability bounds methods) and MCS (Monte Carlo simulation).
 Although these techniques have proved to be useful in modelling variations
 in activities, dependence of activity duration is not considered. This can
 have a severe impact on realistically modelling projects. In this context,
 the objective of the present research is to develop a methodology that can
 accurately model activity dependence and realistically predict project
 duration using a risk management approach. A simulation model has been
 developed to encapsulate the methodology and run experimental work. In
 order to achieve this, the following tasks are tackled: identify risk
 factors that cause activity variations using literature reviews and
 conducting interviews with contractors; model risk factors and their
 influence on activity variations through conducting case studies and
 identifying any dependence between them; develop a computer based
 simulation model that uses a modified Monte Carlo technique to model
 activity duration and dependence of risk factors; and run experimental
 work to validate and verify the model. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 41-48 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Network Analysis, Monte Carlo Simulation, Pert, Stochastic Analysis, 
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Author-Name: C. M. Tam 
Author-X-Name-First: C. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tam 
Author-Name: Ivan Fung 
Author-X-Name-First: Ivan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fung 
Title: Effectiveness of safety management strategies on safety performance in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  This research describes a study of safety attitudes, practices and
 characteristics of construction firms in Hong Kong and their relationship
 to safety performance on construction sites. Forty-five construction
 companies are compared and studied. Each adopts different safety
 management strategies. The 45 companies were composed of 11 small, 25
 medium and 9 large-scale construction firms. Construction firms' safety
 performance is measured by site casualty rates. Based upon the information
 collected from the survey, the accident rates are first derived and
 compared with the industrial norms. Then the following safety measures,
 and strategies of contractors in Hong Kong and their associated safety
 performance, are compared: involvement of top management in safety
 management; safety orientation programmes for new workers; safety awards
 or incentive schemes; use of post-accident investigation systems; safety
 training schemes; safety committees; level of subcontracting. The first
 part of the research studies the relation between these measures and the
 safety performance using a number of tables. The results show that these
 practices have indeed improved site safety. The second part uses a
 multiple regression analysis to study the combined effect of these schemes
 and practices on safety performance. The study concludes that the
 provision of safety training, the use of directly employed labour, the use
 of post-accident investigation as a feedback, and promoting safety
 practices by safety award campaigns and incentive schemes, are the most
 effective tool in mitigating site casualties. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 49-55 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Safety, Training, Subcontracting, Hong Kong, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998372583 
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Author-Name: Peter Brandon 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Brandon 
Author-Name: Francisco Loforte Ribeiro 
Author-X-Name-First: Francisco Loforte 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ribeiro 
Title: A knowledge-based system for assessing applications for house renovation grants 
Abstract:
  This research is concerned with the development of a knowledge-based
 expert system for supporting human experts in assessing applications for
 the house renovation grant system. The development of the system followed
 the task structure analysis and the client-centred approach. The task
 structure analysis describes the system at knowledge level in terms of
 tasks, problem-solving methods and knowledge types. The implementation of
 the system followed the client-centred approach. The resulting system
 implements a framework that integrates case-based reasoning, abductive
 assembly, decomposition and associative methods. In addition, this
 framework combines different types of knowledge, which are required by the
 problem-solving methods. The implementation was carried out together with
 verification and validation, making it possible to have the system more
 valid after each stage of the client-centred approach. The system has
 demonstrated that various problem-solving methods are required for
 performing the different tasks of the assessment of application for the
 house renovation grant system. Therefore the system has proved to perform
 as accurately as human experts do for all of the tasks. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 57-69 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Case-based Reasoning, Housing, Knowledge-based Expert Systems, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998372592 
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Author-Name: Bruce Mcdonald 
Author-X-Name-First: Bruce 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mcdonald 
Author-Name: Mark Smithers 
Author-X-Name-First: Mark 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smithers 
Title: Implementing a waste management plan during the construction phase of a project: a case study 
Abstract:
  The construction industry in Australia contributes approximately 15%, by
 volume, of all solid waste disposed in landfills each year. Similar
 volumes have been recorded in other countries. The Australian government,
 in common with many other countries, has legislation in place to reduce
 landfill requirements by 50% by the year 2000. As part of this programme
 an Australian division of a multinational construction company has
 developed a company policy with the aim of managing waste generated on
 site and, thereby, reducing the amount deposited in landfill sites. The
 programme has been supported by the Victorian Recycling and Resource
 Recovery Council. The first implementation of this policy was at the
 Dandenong Police and Court Complex in Melbourne. The effects of the
 programme have been compared against a similar project built concurrently.
 The results of the trial revealed substantial savings. A total volume of
 15% less waste was generated on site prior to recycling and 43% less waste
 went to landfill. Cost savings of 50% were made in terms of waste handling
 charges. The savings resulted almost entirely from site based strategies
 for handling waste. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 71-78 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Recycling, Waste, Audit, Landfill, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998372600 
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Author-Name: David Noyce 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Noyce 
Author-Name: Awad Hanna 
Author-X-Name-First: Awad 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hanna 
Title: Planned and unplanned schedule compression: the impact on labour 
Abstract:
  Constructors confronted with the need to compress or accelerate a
 construction schedule face the potential for extreme difficulties.
 Unfortunately, a limited knowledge base exists for determining the
 techniques, methods, or concepts to be employed in mitigating these
 potential negative outcomes of lower labour productivity rates and higher
 project costs. This paper explores the impacts of planned and unplanned
 schedule compression on labour productivity. Additional impacts of
 schedule compression related to project costs and schedule duration are
 also evaluated. Telephone interviews and questionnaire surveys primarily
 were used as the means for data collection to determine which methods of
 schedule compression identified are most effective in each of the
 aforementioned areas. Members of the National Electrical Contractors
 Association (NECA) were used as the data source for this investigation
 because of their diversified experience and because of the support
 received from NECA management. A number of schedule compression methods
 are presented that have been shown to be effective. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 79-90 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Planned Schedule Compression, Unplanned Schedule Compression, Schedule Acceleration, Labour, Productivity, Project Costs, Schedule Duration, Electrical Contractor, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998372619 
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Author-Name: Ezekiel Chinyio 
Author-X-Name-First: Ezekiel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chinyio 
Author-Name: Paul Olomolaiye 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Olomolaiye 
Author-Name: Simon Kometa 
Author-X-Name-First: Simon 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kometa 
Author-Name: Frank Harris 
Author-X-Name-First: Frank 
Author-X-Name-Last: Harris 
Title: A needs-based methodology for classifying construction clients and selecting contractors 
Abstract:
  Clients' needs are inadequately evaluated in project schemes. Without a
 precise establishment of clients' preferences, the essential criteria for
 project implementation and especially contractor evaluation cannot be
 appreciated fully. It is not surprising therefore that subjective
 decisions have prevailed in tender evaluations and clients' needs have not
 been satisfied completely. Objective contractor evaluation will be
 realized only when clients' needs and contractors' capabilities can be
 quantified and matched reliably. The methodology described herein rests on
 identifying clients' needs preferences as comprehensively as possible at
 project inception and progressing to identifying contractors who can
 satisfy them optimally; relying on 'multidimensional scaling' and 'cluster
 analysis' techniques. The investigations suggest that clients' project
 needs are not along the traditional classifications of private, public and
 developer clients; a reclassification of clients into five needs-based
 groups is proposed. A new contractor evaluation methodology matching
 client satisfaction to attainment of established needs in project schemes
 has been developed for bidding purposes. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 91-98 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Classification, Clients, Tender Evaluation, Scaling, Briefing, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998372628 
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Author-Name: Chau Kwong Wing 
Author-X-Name-First: Chau Kwong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wing 
Author-Name: John Raftery 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Raftery 
Author-Name: Anthony Walker 
Author-X-Name-First: Anthony 
Author-X-Name-Last: Walker 
Title: The baby and the bathwater: research methods in construction management 
Abstract:
  This note is written in response to Seymour, D., Crook, D. and Rooke, J.
 (1997) Construction Management and Economics, 15 (1), 117-19. We argue
 against their narrow focus on the interpretative approach. Also, Seymour
 et al. are incorrect in implying that the 'rationalist approach' is
 necessarily quantitative. Our contention is that the choice of research
 approach in construction management depends on the nature of the problem.
 However, whatever choice of approach is adopted, it is important that the
 problem and associated key concepts are defined clearly and that the
 methods used, underlying assumptions and limitations are transparent and
 defensible. It is difficult to argue in favour of any single approach
 based purely on epistemological grounds as what constitutes knowledge is
 still an unsolved philosophical issue. Since construction management is a
 practical subject, we suggest that the choice of approach should be a
 pragmatic one: the approach that is likely to generate practical solutions
 should be adopted. Seymour et al.'s suggestion serves only to limit our
 choice of research tools. Furthermore, a lot of the research issues in
 construction management are practical problems which involve
 generalization of experience and formulation of hypothesis that can
 generate empirically testable implications. For problems of this nature,
 testability of hypothesis and reproducibility of results are important,
 and the naturalist approach (which is labelled 'rationalist paradigm' in
 Seymour et al.) of discovering causal relationship is more likely to
 produce general practical solutions. However, this does not deny the value
 of the interpretative approach, as it may be more suitable for certain
 types of problem. Moreover, in practice, an understanding of human
 behaviour 'from within' often provides useful insights for formulation of
 empirically testable hypotheses, despite the philosophical incompatibility
 of the interpretative and naturalist approaches. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 99-104 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Epistemology, Interpretative Approach, Research Methods, 
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Author-Name: Peter Edwards 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Edwards 
Author-Name: Paul Bowen 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bowen 
Title: Practices, barriers and benefits of risk management process in building services costs estimation: comment 
Abstract:
  This note is a comment on Mok, C.K., Rao Tummala, V.M. and Leung, H.M.
 (1997) Practices, barriers and benefits of risk management process in
 building services cost estimation, Construction Management and Economics,
 15 (2), 161-75, which describes research into the risk perceptions and
 risk management practices of building services engineers in Hong Kong. The
 note questions statements made in the paper and parts of the research
 design and data analyses. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 105-108 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Risk, Risk Management, Survey Research, Cost Estimating, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998372646 
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Author-Name: David Seymour 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Seymour 
Author-Name: Darryll Crook 
Author-X-Name-First: Darryll 
Author-X-Name-Last: Crook 
Author-Name: John Rooke 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rooke 
Title: The role of theory in construction management: reply to Runeson 
Abstract:
  In his comment on Seymour, D.E., Crook, D.J. and Rooke, J.A. (1997).
 Construction Management and Economics, 15, 117-19 (Construction Management
 and Economics, 15, 299-302) argues that positivism provides the best
 insurance against bad research in construction management studies. He
 claims that positivist methods of theory building have been modified
 sufficiently to cope with the demands of management research. He accuses
 Seymour et al. of being anti-scientific in questioning the viability of
 these methods. In this short reply, we refute these assertions, pointing
 out some remaining obstacles to the application of positivist methods to
 management research. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 109-112 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Management Theory, Positivism, Research Paradigms, Research Methodology, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998372655 
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Author-Name: Chris Harriss 
Author-X-Name-First: Chris 
Author-X-Name-Last: Harriss 
Title: Why research without theory is not research A reply to Seymour, Crook and Rooke 
Abstract:
  Construction management researchers have for too long ignored the
 centrality of theory to human activity. A simple analogy from everyday
 life, the quest for a suitable life partner, will demonstrate that all
 productive action depends on theory if it is to be shared and form a
 worthwhile addition to the body of knowledge. This analogy provides a
 useful introduction to the philosophy of science, and a criticism of those
 who propose a non-scientific approach to construction management research. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 113-116 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Philosophy Of Science, Scientific Paradigms, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998372664 
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Author-Name: A. Agapiou 
Author-X-Name-First: A. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Agapiou 
Author-Name: L. E. Clausen 
Author-X-Name-First: L. E. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Clausen 
Author-Name: R. Flanagan 
Author-X-Name-First: R. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Flanagan 
Author-Name: G. Norman 
Author-X-Name-First: G. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Norman 
Author-Name: D. Notman 
Author-X-Name-First: D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Notman 
Title: The role of logistics in the materials flow control process 
Abstract:
  Frequently, the supply of building materials to the construction site is
 fraught with difficulties which can have a significant effect on
 productivity. Major productivity gains are possible, particularly if the
 building process is planned from a logistics perspective. The concept of
 logistics was developed initially within the manufacturing industry, and
 now constitutes an important management tool to ensure an overall
 strategic perspective on the flow of materials in the production process.
 This paper contends that logistics are relevant also to the construction
 industry, and describes the development of a logistics model to manage the
 flow of materials from suppliers to installation on-site and its
 application to a Danish house building project. The case study evidence
 suggests that the primary focus of the logistics concept in construction
 is to improve coordination and communication between project participants
 during the design and construction phases, particularly in the materials
 flow control process. The logistics concept requires accurate scheduling
 of materials to programmed delivery dates keyed to actual site layout and
 storage arrangements. The logistics approach also involves a new role for
 materials suppliers, including early involvement in the design phase and
 overall responsibility for the flow of information relating to materials. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 131-137 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Logistics, Materials Flow Control, House Building, Denmark, 
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Author-Name: Sabah Alkass 
Author-X-Name-First: Sabah 
Author-X-Name-Last: Alkass 
Author-Name: Mark Mazerolle 
Author-X-Name-First: Mark 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mazerolle 
Author-Name: Frank Harris 
Author-X-Name-First: Frank 
Author-X-Name-Last: Harris 
Title: Rigour in research and peer-review: a reply 
Abstract:
  Discussion and constructive criticism of research work when based on
 facts and sound scientific arguments are good practice which not only
 enrich research work but potentially improve the findings. For these
 reasons, they should be encouraged. However, when discussions are put
 forward out of ignorance for the sake of criticism to attack the integrity
 of some particular research, and to that matter the integrity of its
 researchers and the reviewers ability to judge researchers contribution,
 then it not only becomes dangerous but is on the verge of being
 irresponsible. This should not go unchallenged. This note addresses the
 issues brought forth in (Fenn, P. (1997) Construction Management and
 Economics, 15 (4), 383-385. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 139-140 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Research In Delay Analysis, Project Management, 
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Author-Name: George Ofori 
Author-X-Name-First: George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ofori 
Title: Sustainable construction: principles and a framework for attainment - comment 
Abstract:
  Hill, R.C. and Bowen, P. (1997) Construction Management and Economics,
 15, 223-239 discuss the evolution of the concepts of 'environmentalism'
 and 'sustainability', highlighting their importance in today's context.
 They relate these concepts, especially the latter, to construction, and
 provide a framework for environmental management in the construction
 process. This is a comment on the contents of Hill and Bowen, and endorses
 their stress on the importance of environmental considerations in the
 construction process. The paper suggests that other areas relating to the
 subject of sustainability in construction also require attention, and
 highlights, in particular, the need to take cognisance of the perspective
 of developing countries. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 141-145 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Sustainable Construction, Management, Developing Countries, Progress, 
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Author-Name: Ching-Hwang Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Ching-Hwang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Author-Name: Yong-Ho Mei 
Author-X-Name-First: Yong-Ho 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mei 
Title: Model for forecasting construction cost indices in Taiwan 
Abstract:
  A new approach to the forecasting of construction cost indices in Taiwan
 is presented. Construction cost indices have always been used to assess
 the variations in construction labour and material costs. These indices
 have been traditionally based on historical statistical information in
 Taiwan. However, the indices fall short in forecasting the future cost
 trends in the construction industry. By investigating the characteristic
 data that make up the construction cost indices, the major determining
 factors were identified as (1) 'the number of difference', (2) the
 required periods of preceding construction cost indices, (3) the weight
 associated with each preceding construction cost index, (4) the mean value
 of the series of construction cost indices that have been converted into a
 stationary series, and (5) the estimation of the errors between the
 predicted values of construction cost indices and the observed values of
 construction cost indices. An analytical model has been established to
 forecast the present and future construction cost indices based on these
 factors, and its feasibility tested by using the observed data of the
 construction cost indices obtained from the Executive Yuan of the Republic
 of China. The results suggest that this model is reasonably adequate in
 forecasting the trend values of construction cost indices in Taiwan. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 147-157 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Construction Cost Indices, Determining Factors, Forecasting, Modelling, Taiwan, Experience, 
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Author-Name: Akintola Akintoye 
Author-X-Name-First: Akintola 
Author-X-Name-Last: Akintoye 
Author-Name: Paul Bowen 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bowen 
Author-Name: Cliff Hardcastle 
Author-X-Name-First: Cliff 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hardcastle 
Title: Macro-economic leading indicators of construction contract prices 
Abstract:
  An understanding of future trends in construction prices is likely to
 influence the construction investment strategy of a variety of interested
 parties, ranging from private and public clients to construction
 contractors, property speculators, financial institutions, and
 construction professionals. This paper derives leading indicators for
 construction prices in the United Kingdom. These indicators are based on
 two experimental methods: turning points of the basic indicators in
 relation to construction price turning points; and predictive power of
 lags of the basic indicators. It is concluded, based on the analyses, that
 unemployment level, construction output, industrial production, and ratio
 of price to cost indices in manufacturing are consistent leading
 indicators of construction prices. Building cost index and gross national
 product constitute coincident indicators. 'Popular' macro-economic time
 series such as nominal interest rate, inflation rate, real interest rate,
 all share index and money supply produced inconclusive results. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 159-175 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Price, Tender Price Index, Forecasting, Leading Indicator, Time Series, Analysis, Macro-economic, Variables, 
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Author-Name: Mazin Shammas-Toma 
Author-X-Name-First: Mazin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shammas-Toma 
Author-Name: David Seymour 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Seymour 
Author-Name: Leslie Clark 
Author-X-Name-First: Leslie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Clark 
Title: Obstacles to implementing total quality management in the UK construction industry 
Abstract:
  Since at least the Tavistock studies, the need to improve communication
 and coordination in the construction process has been stressed. This paper
 reports from a study of 25 construction projects where QA and a number of
 procedures were in use which might have been expected to bring such
 improvement. The finding was, however, that coordination was poor. The
 purpose of the paper is to consider how this finding is to be explained.
 With reference to the markets/hierarchy theoretical framework, it is
 proposed that the use of this and other similar frameworks in fact
 obscures the empirical reality which they are intended to explain. It is
 accepted that the meta-language which such frameworks supply may enable
 researchers and those practitioners who choose to use this language to
 share their interests and concerns. However, the relationship between the
 abstract and global concepts which feature in such talk and the reality to
 which they refer needs closer enquiry. This paper proposes that our
 knowledge of the impact of QA has been compromised by the lack of such
 attention. The paper then inspects the global proposition that QA has been
 a step in the right direction towards TQM. With the aim of giving this
 proposition a stronger empirical referent, six key principles of TQM are
 used as a benchmark against which to assess the significance of the
 empirical data drawn from the study. It is proposed that greater attention
 to such data is necessary to provide a sounder basis for establishing what
 needs to be done to stimulate change. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 177-192 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Lean Construction, Continuous Improvement, Concurrent Engineering, Process Re-engineering, Markets-hierarchies, Contractual Controls, Subcontracting, 
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Author-Name: Graham Winch 
Author-X-Name-First: Graham 
Author-X-Name-Last: Winch 
Author-Name: Aalia Usmani 
Author-X-Name-First: Aalia 
Author-X-Name-Last: Usmani 
Author-Name: Andrew Edkins 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Edkins 
Title: Towards total project quality: a gap analysis approach 
Abstract:
  This paper presents a critique of existing approaches to the management
 of projects and the definition of project success, arguing that these are
 both fragmented and fail to place the client at the centre of the process.
 In this critique, the paper focuses on quality management, and places the
 minimization of client surprise at the heart of the assessment of project
 success. As an alternative, a gap analysis approach, derived from the
 service quality management literature, is developed which, it is argued,
 provides a better way of understanding the challenge of managing projects.
 The model is then applied empirically to the Glaxo project, the largest
 building project in the UK in recent years. The Glaxo project was
 remarkably successful, and the lessons can be learned well through the
 perspective of the gap analysis model. In conclusion the paper concludes
 that quality on construction projects is a negotiated order, and that
 design reviews are the principal means by which this order is negotiated. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 193-207 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Project Management, Quality Management, Gap Analysis, Client Satisfaction, Glaxo, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998372484 
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Author-Name: Anita Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Anita 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Author-Name: Anthony Walker 
Author-X-Name-First: Anthony 
Author-X-Name-Last: Walker 
Title: Evaluation of project outcomes 
Abstract:
  The evaluation of the outcome of construction projects has been the
 subject of unresolved debate for many years. This paper argues that
 previous views have tried to find a simple solution to a complex problem.
 The complexities of the issues which underlie the evaluation of project
 outcomes are derived from project goals, participants' behaviour and the
 performance of project organizations. Earlier studies did not recognize
 the manner by which individuals' perceptions of project outcomes were
 influenced by the range of factors in each person's perception. A model is
 constructed with two levels of outcome developed from the fundamental
 behaviour-to-performance-to-outcome (B-P-O) cycle in
 industrial/organizational psychology. It is postulated that the valence of
 the first-level outcome (project success) is dependent on the
 instrumentality relating to the second-level outcome (participant
 satisfaction). The identification of factors of influence, such as
 self-efficacy, project complexity, commitment, expectancy, rewards, goals
 and environmental variables, are shown to be fundamental in understanding
 an individual's perception of the merit of the outcome of a project. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 209-219 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Evaluation, Performance, Outcome, Success, Satisfaction, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998372493 
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Author-Name: P. E. D. Love 
Author-X-Name-First: P. E. D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Love 
Author-Name: M. Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Author-Name: G. Earl 
Author-X-Name-First: G. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Earl 
Title: Selecting a suitable procurement method for a building project 
Abstract:
  Building procurement has become a fashionable term with industry
 practitioners and researchers. It determines the overall framework and
 structure of responsibilities and authorities for participants within the
 building process. It is a key factor contributing to overall client
 satisfaction and project success. The selection of the most suitable
 procurement method consequently is critical for both clients and project
 participants, and is becoming an important and contemporary issue within
 the building industry. The problem, nevertheless, lies in the fact that
 there has been limited empirical research in this field of study. Postal
 questionnaire surveys of 41 clients and 35 consultants were carried out,
 and were used to obtain experience of and attitudes to a variety of
 procurement methods and the criteria used for selection. The findings
 indicate that a simple set of the criteria generally is adequate and
 sufficient for procurement path selection, and that there is a reasonable
 consensus on the appropriate weighting for each path. Moreover, it is
 shown that, contrary to expectations, similar clients generally do not
 have similar procurement needs. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 221-233 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Procurement Selection, Criteria Weighting, Client Needs, Utility Rating, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998372501 
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Author-Name: John Burchett 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Burchett 
Author-Name: V.M. Rao Tummala 
Author-X-Name-First: V.M. Rao 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tummala 
Title: The application of the risk management process in capital investment decisions for EHV transmission line projects 
Abstract:
  This paper reviews the viability of applying a risk management process to
 enhance capital investment decisions, when planning the construction of an
 extra-high voltage (EHV) overhead transmission line project that could be
 designed and built in the next 10 years by China Light & Power Company
 Limited, Hong Kong. Different project proposals will be considered for
 this transmission line as well as different completion dates. Each
 scenario will be investigated to determine the rate of return and expected
 cost to customer, using the net present value model. The lowest 'cost to
 customer' approach would be the normal criterion for project selection,
 assuming all proposals are technically viable and compatible with Hong
 Kong Government infrastructure plans. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 235-244 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Risk Management Process, Capital Investment Decision, Ehv Transmission, Line, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998372510 
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Author-Name: Ching-Hwang Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Ching-Hwang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Author-Name: Mei-Wei Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Mei-Wei 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Author-Name: Yu-Chun Huang 
Author-X-Name-First: Yu-Chun 
Author-X-Name-Last: Huang 
Title: Hierarchical indices for measuring the effectiveness of construction automation implementation 
Abstract:
  The construction industry in Taiwan is reaching the turning point of
 industry upgrade and is confronted by such problems as slow productivity
 growth; increases in labour costs, and awareness of environmental
 protection requirements. In addition, Taiwan is vigorously preparing to
 join the World Trade Organization (WTO), and the Agreement on Government
 Procurement will be signed. Then the market of local public works will be
 able to be opened. After Taiwan has joined the WTO, local contractors will
 no longer enjoy special protection, and will compete with foreign
 contractors on equal grounds. To address these problems, Taiwan is
 launching the first phase of a construction automation plan (1990-2000),
 trying to assist local contractors in boosting their global
 competitiveness through automation. This paper establishes a Taiwanese
 approach to measuring the overall effectiveness of automation implemented
 in the construction industry in Taiwan. With this approach, 30%, 71% and
 94% increases in commitment aspects and 15%, 20% and 24% increases in
 benefit aspects have been achieved from 1991 to 1993 (taking 1990 as the
 base year): significant improvements after the launch of the construction
 automation plan. The effectiveness of the commitment aspects, however, is
 far greater than that of the benefit aspects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 257-267 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Construction Automation, Taiwan, World Trade Organization, Effectiveness, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998372295 
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Author-Name: Kumaru Yogeswaran 
Author-X-Name-First: Kumaru 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yogeswaran 
Author-Name: Mohan Kumaraswamy 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kumaraswamy 
Author-Name: Douglas Miller 
Author-X-Name-First: Douglas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Miller 
Title: Claims for extensions of time in civil engineering projects 
Abstract:
  This paper focuses on the principles and practices in formulating and
 assessing claims for extensions of time due to excusable delays. Typical
 frequency and magnitude profiles of claims for extensions of time are
 derived from a surveyed sample of 67 civil engineering projects in Hong
 Kong, and major categories of claims for extensions of time have been
 identified from the data obtained. Recommendations are made to minimize
 claims for extensions of time and to achieve more consistent assessments
 of the unavoidable claims, for example those relating to inclement
 weather. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 283-293 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Time Extension, Delay, Hong Kong, Claims, Civil Engineering, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998372312 
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Author-Name: John Raftery 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Raftery 
Title: From Ptolemy to Heisenberg: quantitative models and reality 
Abstract:
  An aspect of methodology in research in the field of design economics and
 cost modelling is described, discussed and evaluated. This review is
 designed for post-graduate students and built-environment professionals
 embarking on a PhD in that field. Models, built using methods regarded as
 'scientific' at the time, have enabled us to solve specific problems and
 to learn more about the world. A generalized approach to building and
 testing symbolic models is outlined. In conclusion, a number of
 limitations are identified which are inherent in the conventional
 quantitative modelling approach. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 295-302 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Research Methods, Models, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998372321 
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Author-Name: Donald Jensen 
Author-X-Name-First: Donald 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jensen 
Author-Name: James Craig 
Author-X-Name-First: James 
Author-X-Name-Last: Craig 
Title: The impact of TAMRA '88 on US construction accounting practices 
Abstract:
  This article addresses the accounting process for a long term
 construction contract and the effect of recent income tax reform on
 revenue recognition for income tax liability purposes. The Tax Reform Act
 of 1986 (TRA '86) introduced several significant changes in tax accounting
 for long term construction projects. Further tax legislation reform was
 promulgated via the Technical and Miscellaneous Revenue Act of 1988 (TAMRA
 '88). Prior to the promulgation of these income tax reform acts, a US
 contractor could use the percentage-completion method for reporting income
 to creditors and investors, while using the completed-contract method for
 income tax recognition purposes. After TRA '86 and ending with TAMRA '88
 tax legislation, the contractor is now required by law to utilize a 90/10
 split for an income recognition schedule if a contract is longer than two
 years and the contractor has sales of more than $10 million per year. An
 intent of this article is to create an awareness of these rules and
 resulting practices, so that international readers may gain a better
 understanding of any global implications. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 303-313 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Percentage-completion Method, Completed-contract Method, Long-term Construction Accounting, Accrual Basis Accounting, Technical And Miscellaneous Revenue Act Of 1988;Tamra '88, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998372330 
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Author-Name: Charles Egbu 
Author-X-Name-First: Charles 
Author-X-Name-Last: Egbu 
Author-Name: Barbara Young 
Author-X-Name-First: Barbara 
Author-X-Name-Last: Young 
Author-Name: Victor Torrance 
Author-X-Name-First: Victor 
Author-X-Name-Last: Torrance 
Title: Planning and control processes and techniques for refurbishment management 
Abstract:
  Using a case study approach involving four refurbishment projects from
 both the construction and shipping industries (hospital, warship, hotel
 and passenger ship), 36 semi-structured interviews with key functionaries
 from both sectors and 49 completed postal questionnaires, this paper
 attempts to shed light on the function of planning and control by
 examining the various systems, methods and techniques associated with
 refurbishment management in both industries. The conclusion is that there
 is a substantially longer planning lead time in the ship refurbishment
 sector than in construction. The state of completion of design before
 refurbishment work commences is higher in the shipping industry. Site
 managers from the ship refurbishment sector are brought into the planning
 and control processes earlier than their counterparts from the
 construction industry. In both industries, however, schedules and bar
 charts are the most frequently used formal planning techniques, in
 comparison with computer based techniques such as PERT, GERT and expert
 systems; the main reasons being familiarity, the relatively low levels of
 skill and knowledge needed to understand them as much as their perceived
 flexibility and relative cheapness for their production and updating.
 Planning and control involving the management of risks and uncertainty by
 improving the quality and timing of relevant information for the works,
 and the timely integration of key functionaries in the refurbishment
 process, help to improve planning accuracy and effectiveness. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 315-325 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Control, Planning, Refurbishment, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998372349 
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Author-Name: David Bordoli 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bordoli 
Author-Name: Andrew Baldwin 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Baldwin 
Title: A methodology for assessing construction project delays 
Abstract:
  Different categories of delay and the different types of delay found on
 construction projects are identified. Existing methods for assessing the
 effect of delaying events are reviewed and the results of an industry
 survey presented. None of the commonly recognized methods for delay
 analysis allow the assessment of three important issues at the same time:
 the progress of the project at the time the delay occurred; the changing
 nature of the critical path; and the effects of action taken (or that
 should have been taken) to minimize potential delays. A new method of
 delay analysis is presented. This method takes into consideration all
 these issues, and is a clear, straightforward step-by-step approach to the
 calculation of the expected delay in the completion of the project as a
 result of delays in activities encountered during the project. It uses a
 dynamic model considered by both experts and practitioners to be the best
 method to take account of progress and form the basis of delay claims. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 327-337 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Project Delays, Claims, Delay Analysis, Critical Path Methods, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998372358 
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Author-Name: Andrew Atkinson 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Atkinson 
Title: Human error in the management of building projects 
Abstract:
  This paper seeks to improve the understanding of human error as it is
 applied to the generation of defects in construction projects. It reviews
 the literature concerning human error, commencing at the psychological
 basis of errors. From this, the review is expanded to include literature
 from forensic engineering, industrial safety, reliability engineering,
 sociology and quality management. Based on the literature, a model of the
 factors influencing the incidence of errors in project based industries is
 constructed. This model proposes that errors leading to defects and more
 dramatic failures can be generated from all levels of project
 organizations. They stem from primary factors (related to the performance
 of the individual), management factors (related to a range of managerial
 tasks) and global factors (related to wider external influences). These
 factors can be displayed as a hierarchy with primary factors at the base
 and global factors at the top. The paper reports on the results of an
 initial test of this model by reference to a survey of a sample of
 construction industry practitioners. The findings of the survey support
 the model, with some modifications. Additionally, some differences in view
 were noted: in particular, respondents from a construction background
 emphasized managerial factors more strongly than those from a design
 background. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 339-349 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Human Error, Defects, Project Management, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998372367 
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Author-Name: Andrew Agapiou 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Agapiou 
Author-Name: Roger Flanagan 
Author-X-Name-First: Roger 
Author-X-Name-Last: Flanagan 
Author-Name: George Norman 
Author-X-Name-First: George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Norman 
Author-Name: David Notman 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Notman 
Title: The changing role of builders merchants in the construction supply chain 
Abstract:
  Builders merchants are an integral part of the construction industry, yet
 rarely are they consulted when discussions take place on the future of the
 construction industry. Throughout history, builders merchants have played
 a dominant role in the construction industry, initially as an intermediary
 between the artisan and the buyer, and more recently as a source of
 working capital for contracting firms. The merchanting industry currently
 is undergoing considerable change. The depressed construction market and
 the failure of the housing repair and maintenance sector to recover in the
 first half of the 1990's as activity in the private non-housing repair and
 maintenance sector has increased, has raised competition between
 merchants. The major building merchants are becoming larger by acquisition
 and merger, the smaller merchants are seeking niche areas, and the
 medium-size firms are under serious threat from acquisition by the larger
 merchanting firms. The trend towards consolidation in the sector, driven
 by the need to reduce costs, has meant that the large merchanting firms
 now control around 60% of the building materials market sales. Factoring
 is a growing trend, particularly with smaller companies sourcing goods
 from the cheapest source. The larger merchants have to respond by sourcing
 goods from the lowest cost base, irrespective of whether they buy from
 overseas markets. This paper analyses the UK builders merchants sector and
 evaluates the important role played in the supply chain. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 351-361 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Building Materials, Builders' Merchants, Components;Imports, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998372376 
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Author-Name: William Vidogah 
Author-X-Name-First: William 
Author-X-Name-Last: Vidogah 
Author-Name: Issaka Ndekugri 
Author-X-Name-First: Issaka 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ndekugri 
Title: Improving the management of claims on construction contracts: consultant's perspective 
Abstract:
  There is tremendous scope for improving claims management practice. This
 research comprised a postal questionnaire survey of contractors, project
 owners' architects, quantity surveyors and engineers, case studies on
 actual claims situations on projects, and structured interviews with
 consultants and contractors. Although based mainly on consultants' views
 although contractors' views are brought in occasionally for corroboration
 and clarification. The main findings are that: (i) claims management is
 still performed in an ad hoc manner; (ii) contractors' management
 information systems are ill designed to support claims; (iii) the products
 of basic good management practice, such as diaries, timesheets, and
 programmes, often are inadequate in content even if available; and (iv)
 some aspects of claims are impossible to quantify with precision even with
 the best information available at reasonable cost. Main remedial measures
 suggested include: (a) greater emphasis on the quality of claims
 management practice and information systems during evaluation of tenders;
 (b) agreeing figures usually in contention as terms of contracts; (c)
 implementation of electronic document management systems; and (d) stricter
 contractual provisions on the quality of programmes, timesheets and
 content of claims. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 363-372 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Claims Management, Contract, Contractor, Disputes, Project, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998372385 
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Author-Name: Laurence Marsh 
Author-X-Name-First: Laurence 
Author-X-Name-Last: Marsh 
Author-Name: Eddy Finch 
Author-X-Name-First: Eddy 
Author-X-Name-Last: Finch 
Title: Attitudes towards auto-ID technologies within the UK construction industry 
Abstract:
  Automatic identification (auto-ID) technologies such as bar coding have
 become widespread within manufacturing, medicine and retailing. Bar coding
 has also attracted many applications within the US construction industry,
 providing tangible cost savings through improved speed and accuracy of
 data entry. However, over the past decade the rate of adoption of auto-ID
 among UK construction firms has been significantly lower than the US. This
 paper presents the findings of a UK survey of construction organizations,
 designed to ascertain key factors which attract firms to use auto-ID, the
 barriers which have prevented some from doing so, and future developments
 which are perceived as important in encouraging more widespread adoption
 of the technology within the UK construction supply chain. Key issues
 identified include a low level of awareness of auto-ID technologies and
 the absence of appropriate industry standards. Recommendations include the
 establishment of a standards body and educational initiatives to promote
 auto-ID solutions. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 383-388 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Auto-id, Bar Coding, Barriers, Standards, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998372169 
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Author-Name: David Crosthwaite 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Crosthwaite 
Title: The internationalization of British construction companies 1990-96: an empirical analysis 
Abstract:
  The internationalization of British construction companies is not a new
 phenomenon. A recent stated aim of some of the larger companies has been
 to increase their overseas activities in an attempt to counteract some of
 the problems within the domestic construction market. This paper examines
 the international performance of British construction firms during the
 period 1990-1996, and is based on a questionnaire survey of senior
 executives of the largest British construction companies in an attempt to
 analyse their perceptions of the overseas market. The survey was concerned
 with the companies' general views, reasons, objectives, conditions,
 location and future expectations with regard to their overseas operations.
 The principal findings indicate that British firms had increased their
 overseas activities during the study period. However, despite theory to
 the contrary and relatively high levels of construction demand in some
 developing countries, they had tended to conduct the major share of their
 overseas work in developed countries. The reasons given for this bias were
 that developed countries provided: a secure environment in which to
 evaluate risks; financial security; and less corruption. The results
 suggest further that shareholder influence is an important factor
 affecting the respondent companies location overseas. It was concluded
 that while market demand is a factor for overseas location by British
 construction companies, it is only one of many. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 389-395 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Internationalization, British Construction Companies, Location, Perceptions, 
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Author-Name: George Ofori 
Author-X-Name-First: George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ofori 
Author-Name: Yaw Debrah 
Author-X-Name-First: Yaw 
Author-X-Name-Last: Debrah 
Title: Flexible management of workers: review of employment practices in the construction industry in Singapore 
Abstract:
  The human resource management literature has covered the issues relating
 to labour market flexibility (LMF), and highlighted a trend in many
 sectors towards increasing reliance on peripheral workers. Construction
 has been cited as a model in terms of its ability to exploit the benefits
 of LMF in its widespread use of peripheral workers as a response to an
 uncertain operating environment. This paper examines employers' quests for
 LMF in the construction industry in Singapore, explores the prevailing
 approaches to labour use in the industry, considers the rationales for the
 reliance on peripheral workers, and evaluates the merits and disadvantages
 of this practice. It argues that Singapore's construction firms have
 always relied on a traditional form of employment based on a labour
 subcontracting system, but recent years have witnessed changes in the
 structure of the system as well as an increase in the proportion of
 foreign workers in the labour force. In addition, it is argued that the
 conditions for the increasing use of these peripheral workers are
 different from those suggested to be underlying the quest for
 'flexibility' in industrialized countries. The practice is observed to
 have considerable adverse effects, although firms derive some of the
 benefits relating to LMF. Possible measures are put forward for improving
 construction labour use strategies in Singapore. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 397-408 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Labour Market Flexibility, Construction Industry, Singapore, Employment Systems, Formalizing, Labour Subcontracting, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998372187 
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Author-Name: David Notman 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Notman 
Author-Name: George Norman 
Author-X-Name-First: George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Norman 
Author-Name: Roger Flanagan 
Author-X-Name-First: Roger 
Author-X-Name-Last: Flanagan 
Author-Name: Andrew Agapiou 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Agapiou 
Title: A time-series analysis of UK annual and quarterly construction output data (1955-95) 
Abstract:
  United Kingdom construction output makes a vitally important contribution
 to the gross domestic product of the UK economy. Nevertheless, despite the
 obvious importance of UK construction, very little is known about the
 output behaviour of the industry. This paper endeavours to redress the
 imbalance by analysing the post-war time-series behaviour of annual and
 quarterly UK construction output. The primary technique of analysis is to
 estimate an autoregressive integrated moving-average (ARIMA) model of UK
 construction output. Such a model proxies the stochastic or random process
 that underlies UK construction output data. Also, a review is given of the
 methodology of estimation and diagnostic checking of ARIMA models in the
 context of UK construction output, together with ex-post and ex-ante
 forecasts of UK construction output using the estimated ARIMA models. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 409-416 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Time-series Data, Arima Models, Random Processes, Ex-post, Ex-ante Forecasts, 
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Author-Name: R. K. Gowda 
Author-X-Name-First: R. K. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gowda 
Author-Name: Amarjit Singh 
Author-X-Name-First: Amarjit 
Author-X-Name-Last: Singh 
Author-Name: Michael Connolly 
Author-X-Name-First: Michael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Connolly 
Title: Holistic enhancement of the production analysis of bituminous paving operations 
Abstract:
  The construction and repair of highways are becoming very important in
 these days of crumbling infrastructure. Costs for these projects have
 continued to increase. In order for contractors to stay competitive, it is
 essential that their construction operations be as productive as possible.
 Money for research usually does not exist for the average contractor. An
 inexpensive solution for production studies is process simulation, which
 can help improve the productivity of construction operations. This paper
 focuses on the paving cycle of a highway resurfacing project, using
 MicroCyclone simulation software. The process modelling using MicroCyclone
 is applied readily to any construction cyclic process, and aids the
 engineer in determining the most economical and efficient way to plan
 resources for processes. Different production parameters are measured and
 translated to a utility factor that indicates the performance of the
 system. Results from the utility factor perspective are considered more
 sensitive in decision making, owing to the holistic nature of the utility
 factor. Numerous statistical runs were undertaken, and parameters were
 weighted and averaged. Based on the holistic analysis, it was possible to
 establish that 12 trucks were optimal for the system, a determination that
 cannot be made using deterministic analysis, but that a 7% waste of
 resources was unavoidable with the existing system of resources. This
 paper highlights the analytical method of using MicroCyclone output to
 generate useful information that can be used to compare in detail the
 performance of different scenarios. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 417-432 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Cyclone, Modelling, Process, Simulation, Utility Factor, Productivity, 
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Author-Name: Khaled El-Rayes 
Author-X-Name-First: Khaled 
Author-X-Name-Last: El-Rayes 
Author-Name: Osama Moselhi 
Author-X-Name-First: Osama 
Author-X-Name-Last: Moselhi 
Title: Resource-driven scheduling of repetitive activities 
Abstract:
  Repetitive activities are found commonly in the construction of high-rise
 buildings, pipeline networks and highway and housing projects.
 Construction crews assigned to these activities often perform the work
 sequentially, moving from one repetitive unit in the project to the next.
 Because of this frequent crew movement, construction of repetitive
 activities should be scheduled in such a way as to enable prompt movement
 of crews among the repetitive units so as to minimize idle crew time. In
 order to maximize the efficiency of crew utilization, the schedule of
 repetitive activities should be resource driven, and should satisfy the
 crew work continuity constraint in addition to precedence relationships
 and crew availability constraints. This paper presents a flexible
 algorithm for resource-driven scheduling of repetitive activities that
 satisfies the three constraints, and considers the impact of a number of
 practical factors encountered commonly during the construction of this
 class of projects. The algorithm is applied in two stages: the first
 achieves compliance with logical precedence relationships and crew
 availability constraints, and the second achieves compliance with the crew
 work continuity constraint. A numerical example of a highway project is
 analysed to illustrate the use of the algorithm and demonstrate its
 capabilities. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 433-446 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Planning, Scheduling, Repetitive Projects, Crew Work Continuity, Resource-driven Scheduling, 
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Author-Name: Steve McCabe 
Author-X-Name-First: Steve 
Author-X-Name-Last: McCabe 
Author-Name: John Rooke 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rooke 
Author-Name: David Seymour 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Seymour 
Author-Name: Phil Brown 
Author-X-Name-First: Phil 
Author-X-Name-Last: Brown 
Title: Quality managers, authority and leadership 
Abstract:
  Some quality managers in the construction industry are attempting to
 institute total quality (TQ) management. Having established quality
 assurance (QA) systems, these managers have realized that the benefits to
 be gained from this bureaucratic approach are limited. They now aim to
 transform the culture of the industry, making it less adversarial and more
 customer centred. Using a sociological analysis based on the forms of
 legitimation of power identified by Max Weber, the institutional situation
 of quality managers is examined and their consequent ability to introduce
 innovation is assessed. Weber suggests that there are three forms of
 authority: traditional, charismatic and rational. These are considered in
 the light of some modern organization theory and with reference to the
 particular problem of cultural change. Managers have the best hope of
 successfully introducing TQ when they can establish a measure of
 charismatic authority. This is consis7 tent with the centrality given to
 the concept of leadership by writers on TQ. The practicalities of this are
 investigated through an account of the process of setting up a quality
 circle. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 447-457 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Quality Management, Change Management, Culture, Charismatic Authority, Leadership, 
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Author-Name: Assem Al-Hajj 
Author-X-Name-First: Assem 
Author-X-Name-Last: Al-Hajj 
Author-Name: Malcolm Horner 
Author-X-Name-First: Malcolm 
Author-X-Name-Last: Horner 
Title: Modelling the running costs of buildings 
Abstract:
  The Building Maintenance Cost Information Service (BMCIS) offers a
 comprehensive and rigorous framework for collecting data about the running
 costs of buildings. Nevertheless, it is pitched at such a level of detail
 that the amount of data collected and analysed may be constrained. This
 paper describes the deveopment and testing of a novel technique which
 reduces the amount of data to be collected without any unacceptable
 reduction in utility. It draws on the principle of cost-significance to
 create a simple model of maintenance and operating costs (together called
 running costs) from a rare and consistent set of data for 20 buildings at
 York University. The model contains only 11 elements, yet can predict the
 total running costs of each of four categories of building to an accuracy
 of about 21 2%. It can also predict annual costs to about 7%, despite
 variations in the periodicity of costs such as painting and insurance. The
 model was tested using the jacknife method and on virgin data. It proved
 to be extremely robust, predicting the running costs of 12 new buildings
 to within 5%. The model offers a simple framework for collecting and
 analysing reliable and consistent data on running costs. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 459-470 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Life Cycle Costs, Maintenance Costs, Operating Costs, Cost-significance, 
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Author-X-Name-First: A. H. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Boussabaine 
Author-Name: A. P. Kaka 
Author-X-Name-First: A. P. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kaka 
Title: A neural networks approach for cost flow forecasting 
Abstract:
  Artificial neural networks, which simulate neuronal systems of the brain,
 are useful methods that have attracted the attention of researchers in
 many disciplinary areas. They have many advantages over traditional
 methods in situations where the input-output relationship of the system
 under study is not explicitly known. This paper investigates the
 feasibility of using neural networks for predicting the cost flow of
 construction projects, explains the need for cost flow forecasting, and
 demonstrates the limitation of the existing models. It then introduces
 neural networks as an alternative approach to those mathematical and
 statistical methods. The method used in collecting data and modelling the
 cost flow is described. Results of the testing are presented and
 discussed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 471-479 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Neural Networks, Cost Flow, Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence, Cost, Modelling, 
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Author-Name: Helen Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Author-Name: Steve Rowlinson 
Author-X-Name-First: Steve 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rowlinson 
Title: Behaviour-based safety management in Hong Kong's construction industry: the results of a field study 
Abstract:
  Hong Kong's construction industry has had a poor site safety record for
 over a decade. Behaviour-based methods of safety management (BSM) have
 proved successful in other industries and in other countries. Hence, this
 study aimed to test the effectiveness of BSM by applying goal-setting and
 feedback interventions to specific areas of safety performance on Hong
 Kong Housing Authority construction sites. Using a within-group
 experimental design and with the use of a proportional rating safety
 measurement instrument, data were collected on the effectiveness of BSM on
 Hong Kong sites. The data were recognized as time series data; this has
 been a serious methodological oversight in much previous research. The
 data were analysed using autoregressive moving averages models, and the
 results were mixed in that a significant improvement in safety performance
 occurred in the housekeeping category of intervention but no improvement
 was observed in the access to heights and bamboo scaffolding categories.
 Based on these results a goal setting/expectancy theory model of site
 safety improvement has been synthesized, and the lack of provision of an
 adequate safety infrastructure has been identified as a serious impediment
 to improvement. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 481-488 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Safety, Motivation, Behaviour-based Methods, Goal Setting, Feedback, Intervention, 
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Author-Name: Jingsheng Shi 
Author-X-Name-First: Jingsheng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shi 
Author-Name: Simaan Abourizk 
Author-X-Name-First: Simaan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Abourizk 
Title: Continuous and combined event-process models for simulating pipeline construction 
Abstract:
  A continuous model and a combined event-process discrete model are
 developed by employing the Slam II general purpose simulation language.
 The continuous model addressed the on-going progress of the construction
 process on a higher level; and the combined event-process discrete model
 describes the pipeline construction on the operational level. Resource
 sharing and related issues also are investigated in the two models through
 an actual gas line project adopted for the purpose of this research. A
 comparison of the two models provides insights into the modelling
 approaches. It is concluded that the combined event-process model is more
 flexible and more powerful for modelling complex construction operations
 than the continuous model, but at the price of requiring a better
 understanding of the actual operations and more detailed information. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 489-498 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Linear Construction, Pipeline Construction, Computer Simulation, Modelling, Planning, Slam Ii, Slamsystem, 
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Author-Name: Andrew Agapiou 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Agapiou 
Title: A review of recent developments in construction operative training in the UK 
Abstract:
  Future skill requirements and training initiatives designed to meet them,
 are highly topical issues in the construction industry. The pace of change
 affecting the structure of training generally has created considerable
 confusion among employers in the construction industry. In the mind of the
 average employer there is still uncertainty about the nature and value of
 competence-based qualifications (NVQs) which are still at a relatively
 early stage of implementation. Training provision has been decimated by
 the effects of the recession. The range of options for training routes has
 become more complex due to continuing government initiatives and frequent
 changes in funding policy. This paper traces the prevailing trends in the
 provision of craft training in the UK construction industry, highlighting
 the fragmentation of funding arrangements and its effects on the structure
 of training. First, recent developments in government policy for youth
 training in the UK in general are reviewed. Second, formalized training
 procedures and the roles of the different training organizations in the
 construction industry are discussed. This forms an important backdrop for
 understanding issues affecting the introduction of new vocational
 qualifications. Finally, the aims, objectives and key characteristics of
 these qualifications are presented. Factors that have constrained the
 implementation and delivery of the new qualifications are identified also. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 511-520 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Skills, Training Provision, Vocational Qualifications, 
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Author-Name: A. K. W. Jayawardane 
Author-X-Name-First: A. K. W. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jayawardane 
Author-Name: N. D. Gunawardena 
Author-X-Name-First: N. D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gunawardena 
Title: Construction workers in developing countries: a case study of Sri Lanka 
Abstract:
  This paper addresses human resource development (HRD) issues in the Sri
 Lankan construction industry. It reports an analysis of the occupational
 structure and characteristics of the construction work force as an aid to
 meeting the challenges of maintaining a skilled craft work force.
 Information was collected through on-site structured interview surveys of
 3300 construction workers and a questionnaire survey of contractors,
 consultants and clients which included 56 organizations. Results indicate
 that the work force consists of 51% unskilled workers, 33% masons, 10%
 carpenters and 1-2% each of plumbers, bar benders, painters and
 electricians. The highest percentage of skilled workers is aged 30-39
 years. Approximately 80% of the work force is casually employed, only 40%
 is fully utilized and 86% of the skilled work force have received informal
 training only. More than 20% of the work force is dissatisfied due to low
 income, lack of job security and difficulty in finding regular work.
 Comparing HRD practices to those in the USA and the UK indicates that Sri
 Lanka needs to adopt a more structured approach, including a more formal
 training system and proper grading of the skilled work force. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 521-530 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Labour Force Structure, Characteristics, Construction Industry, Sri Lanka, 
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Author-Name: Graham Winch 
Author-X-Name-First: Graham 
Author-X-Name-Last: Winch 
Title: The growth of self-employment in British construction 
Abstract:
  This paper explores the issues around the remarkable growth in
 labour-only subcontracting on a selfemployment basis in the British
 construction industry over the last 30 years. Following a presentation of
 the available data from the Department of Employment, the paper explores
 the reasons behind this remarkable development, and concludes that the
 main reason for the growth of self-employment since 1977 is the strategic
 choice of construction companies to emphasize flexibility over
 productivity as sources of competitive advantage. The paper also explores
 the implications of this strategic choice, and concludes that, as a
 result, the ability of the industry to increase productivity and quality
 is compromised due to the ways in which labour-only subcontracting and
 self-employment hinder training and innovation. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 531-542 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Labour-only Subcontracting, Self-employment, Productivity, Safety, Training, 
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Author-Name: Michael Coffey 
Author-X-Name-First: Michael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Coffey 
Author-Name: David Langford 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Langford 
Title: The propensity for employee participation by electrical and mechanical trades in the construction industry 
Abstract:
  Employee participation has attracted scant attention in the construction
 industry, yet the experience of firms in many other industries indicate
 that considerable benefits in terms of improved quality, lower production
 costs and greater competitiveness can be achieved from formal employee
 participation. Studies show that there are numerous examples of employee
 participation, in a variety of forms, being used successfully in other
 industries, but none in construction- why? One possible explanation is
 that some fundamental aspects of the construction industry prevent the
 application of participation. This paper reports on research that explored
 whether a propensity for participation exists in the construction
 industry, and if so, how significant is it. The research established a
 conceptual model of the factors that contribute towards participation in
 any given workplace and established the relationship between the main
 variables and their constituent subvariables and subsubvariables. The
 model was used to determine the propensity for participation in the
 construction industry. The results revealed that a significant amount of
 informal (direct) participation already occurs in the construction
 industry, and a strong propensity for direct participation exists. Workers
 are shown to have a strong desire to participate and to have significant
 potential for participation in defining and controlling their everyday
 work (defined as the 'task'). The contextual variables of 'environment'
 and 'organization' are shown to be non-preventive and conducive to
 participation, respectively. The conclusion is that there are no inherent
 reasons that prevent participation being successfully applied in the
 construction industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 543-552 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Participation, Involvement, Employees, Human Resource Management, 
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Author-Name: Linda Clarke 
Author-X-Name-First: Linda 
Author-X-Name-Last: Clarke 
Author-Name: Christine Wall 
Author-X-Name-First: Christine 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wall 
Title: UK construction skills in the context of European developments 
Abstract:
  A critical examination is made of the ways in which UK construction
 skills training contributes to and diverges from the dynamic of European
 developments. In identifying aspects increasingly shared by different
 countries, the paper is intended to help in the formulation of a common
 training policy. These aspects include: (i) comprehensive training systems
 covering all aspects of construction work on site and subsumed under broad
 skill groupings, with the 'traditional trades' assuming a 'universal'
 character and labourers becoming a residual category; (ii) three locations
 for learning- the college, the site and the training workshop- with
 increasing prominence being given to workshops and trainee sites; (ii) a
 modular training system with broad-based foundation followed by gradual
 specialization; (iv) social partnership between employers and employees in
 the regulation of training, the maintenance of skill standards, and the
 administering of the industrial levy; (v) training and skill categories
 linked to wage grades, so providing an incentive to training and further
 training, and recognized additionally through certification; (vi) training
 for life, with greater emphasis on adult and further training; and (vii)
 equality of access to training and employment in construction to open up
 this largely white male preserve. The UK construction training system is
 out of step with many of these developments, being employer-led, largely
 confined to the traditional trades and dominated by qualifications broken
 into narrow task-related units. Nevertheless, a framework still exists
 which, if built on, would bring the UK training system into line with
 European developments. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 553-567 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Labour, Training, Skills, Europe, 
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Author-Name: David Gann 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gann 
Author-Name: Peter Senker 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Senker 
Title: Construction skills training for the next millennium 
Abstract:
  Construction skills and training needs have changed with the introduction
 of new business processes, different forms of organizing production and
 technical innovation. In the UK, training provision has failed to adapt
 fully to the needs of a modernizing industry. Formal training programmes
 have been inappropriate in content and inadequate in quantity. Many of
 them are out of date. An assessment is provided of the types of skill and
 training required to implement innovative approaches for improving
 construction performance. It is based on analysis of work carried out
 during a major national review of construction operative and supervisory
 skills training in the UK undertaken for the Construction Industry Board.
 It seeks to provide a framework for analysing skill needs in the context
 of modern performance targets, together with policy recommendations for
 decision-makers in firms, government and training institutions. The
 conclusion that a new generic training programme is required is of general
 relevance to practitioners, trainers and researchers in the UK and in
 other countries. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 569-580 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Construction Skills, Training, New Technology, Business Process Change, Innovation, 
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Author-Name: Ansgar Richter 
Author-X-Name-First: Ansgar 
Author-X-Name-Last: Richter 
Title: Qualifications in the German construction industry: stocks, flows and comparisons with the British construction sector 
Abstract:
  The paper provides an overview of qualifications in the German
 construction workforce and draws comparisons with the situation in the
 British construction industry. The German system of general education and
 vocational training is outlined. Data from a variety of sources are used
 to describe both the stocks and the flows of qualifications in the German
 construction workforce. Particular attention is paid to vocational
 qualifications, such as apprenticeships and the Meister qualification. Key
 findings are that the majority of German construction workers are
 qualified up to apprenticeship level, and that most of these employees
 have achieved a general schooling certificate from at least a lower
 secondary school prior to their vocational training. These factors are
 taken as signs of strength of the German construction workforce.
 Comparisons between the stocks of qualifications in the construction
 industry in the two countries suggest that intermediate qualifications of
 the apprenticeship type are far less prevalent in the British construction
 workforce. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 581-592 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Construction Industry, Germany, Vocational Training, Education, Qualifications, Apprenticeships, 
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Author-Name: Gerd Syben 
Author-X-Name-First: Gerd 
Author-X-Name-Last: Syben 
Title: A qualifications trap in the German construction industry: changing the production model and the consequences for the training system in the German construction industry 
Abstract:
  German construction companies traditionally rely on qualified workers.
 This has influenced both their production model (work organization on
 site) and their policy towards training and education. Due to the massive
 inflow of workers from countries with low labour costs, firms may
 fundamentally change this model to a new one which is distinguished by the
 combination of less qualified workers with a larger number of managers for
 instruction, supervision and control. This change is initially likely to
 have a considerable knock-on effect on the training system. However, what
 is even worse is that the new model is not likely to work in the long run.
 To date the construction industry has acquired its site managers and
 supervisors directly from the pool of qualified workers. By reducing
 training it produces a shortage of the very resource inevitably needed to
 be able to reduce training. The industry will fall into a qualifications
 trap. What is more significant is that this trap is shown as a first step
 towards lowering corporate image, quality of human resources, productivity
 and, in the end, competitiveness. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 593-601 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Training, Labour Market, Germany, 
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Author-Name: Stephen Mak 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mak 
Author-Name: Jenny Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: Jenny 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Author-Name: David Picken 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Picken 
Title: The effect on contingency allowances of using risk analysis in capital cost estimating: a Hong Kong case study 
Abstract:
  In 1993 the Hong Kong Government implemented a methodology for capital
 cost estimating using risk analysis (ERA) in its estimating for the
 planning of public works projects. ERA is a simple approach and is used to
 estimate and calculate an amount of money to allow for uncertainties
 associated with a project. This calculated amount of money replaces the
 pre-1993 contingency allowance, which was merely a percentage addition on
 top of the base estimate of a project. A team approach is adopted to
 identify, classify and cost the uncertainties associated with a project.
 The sum of the 'average risk allowance' for the identified risk events
 thus becomes the 'contingency'. A study of the effect of ERA was carried
 out to compare the variability and consistency of the contingency
 estimates between non-ERA and ERA projects. This paper presents
 preliminary results of a survey which compares a total of 72 non-ERA and
 19 ERA projects. The result shows a significant difference in variation
 and consistency between these groups. It indicates initial success in
 using the ERA method for public works projects to reduce unnecessary and
 exaggerated allowance for risk. Further improvement and refinement of the
 ERA method is suggested. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 615-619 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Contingency, Era, Quantitative Risk Analysis, Variations, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998371917 
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Author-Name: Low Sui Pheng 
Author-X-Name-First: Low Sui 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pheng 
Author-Name: Stephanie Tan 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephanie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tan 
Title: How 'just-in-time' wastages can be quantified: case study of a private condominium project 
Abstract:
  Compared with the manufacturing sector, the construction industry suffers
 from relatively lower productivity, although some attempts are being made
 to overcome low construction productivity by introducing
 manufacturing-based concepts to the construction industry. The
 just-in-time (JIT) concept is one of the manufacturing-based concepts
 introduced to streamline construction operations and help raise
 productivity in the industry. The fundamental philosophy of JIT is to
 eliminate wastes from delays, transportation, unnecessary processing and
 unnecessary motion. This is because any activities which do not add value
 to a process are considered wasteful. Construction productivity therefore
 can be enhanced if these activities are eliminated. This paper presents an
 accounting procedure for measuring JIT wastes. The case study of a private
 condominium project, where this accounting procedure was applied, shows
 that indeed JIT wastes can be identified and eliminated to raise
 construction productivity. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 621-635 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Productivity, Just-in-time, Wastes Quantification, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998371926 
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Author-Name: Jorge Lopes 
Author-X-Name-First: Jorge 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lopes 
Title: The construction industry and macroeconomy in Sub-Saharan Africa post 1970 
Abstract:
  This paper reports research aimed at the establishment of a model of
 interdependence between the construction sector and the national economy,
 based on a long term trend, for the developing countries of Sub-Saharan
 Africa. This study follows research undertaken by previous writers who
 have investigated the relationship between the construction sector and
 economic development and found a positive relationship between the share
 of construction in gross domestic product (GDP) and the level of per
 capita national income. In addition, recent economic and demographic
 trends in Sub-Saharan Africa are presented and significant events that
 have had a great impact in this region are highlighted. Evidence is
 presented that a long term decreasing growth in GDP per capita corresponds
 directly to a relative decrease in construction volume. The converse does
 not appear to be true. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 637-649 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Construction Industry, Economic Development, Sub-saharan Africa, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998371935 
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Author-Name: Paul Jennings 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jennings 
Author-Name: Gary Holt 
Author-X-Name-First: Gary 
Author-X-Name-Last: Holt 
Title: Prequalification and multi-criteria selection: a measure of contractors' opinions 
Abstract:
  The procurement of a construction contractor normally involves some form
 of prequalification. The better prequalification regimes adopt a
 structured multi-criteria approach (i.e. contractor evaluation based on a
 multiple of factors over and above cost). This research solicits
 contractors' viewpoints on prequalification, in contrast to earlier works
 which have tended to present clients' perspectives. Contractors are
 dissatisfied with the frequency and adequacy of current prequalification
 regimes. An investigation of the mutual benefits of multi-criteria
 selection leads to the suggestion that such benefits could be better
 capitalized upon. Contractors' perceived levels of importance (with
 respect to selection criteria considered by clients during the selection
 process) are evaluated and show that, in line with earlier findings,
 'cost' is still the predominant selection factor, followed by 'contractor
 experience' and 'company reputation'. A comparison between contractors'
 rankings of the selection criteria with similar rankings derived from an
 earlier survey of clients, finds significant correlation, indicating that
 contractors agree with clients' importance levels of multi-criteria
 selection factors. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 651-660 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Procurement, Tendering, Prequalification, Contractor, Multi-criteria Selection, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998371944 
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Author-Name: Martin Loosemore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Title: The influence of communication structure upon management efficiency 
Abstract:
  A construction crisis stimulates a network of communications within its
 host organization, the structure of which influences crisis management
 efficiency. It does so by determining the effectiveness of information
 transfer between project participants, and thereby the level of
 uncertainty, misunderstanding and ultimately conflict which materializes.
 These conclusions arose from research which was concerned specifically
 with the patterns of communication and behaviour which emerge in response
 to construction crises. The methodology adopted a longitudinal, multiple
 case study approach and combined the complementary techniques of content
 analysis and social network analysis. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 661-671 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Crisis Management, Efficiency, Communication, Structure, Networks, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998371953 
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Author-Name: Mahmoud Idris 
Author-X-Name-First: Mahmoud 
Author-X-Name-Last: Idris 
Title: Assessment of the factors influencing the maintenance programme of a large university building in Riyadh 
Abstract:
  The amount of money invested in the building industry in the last two
 decades in Saudi Arabia is about SR 1251 ($234) billion. The result is a
 stock of large projects in housing, hospitals, universities (seven in
 number) etc. These buildings require efficient maintenance programmes to
 enable them to be serviced properly. Such programmes are handicapped by a
 number of interrelated factors. Such factors, like the harsh climatic
 conditions, presence of chlorides and sulphates in soil and water,
 contracting systems and lack of codes and building standards, have varied
 influences in maintenance. This paper, attempts to examine these factors
 through an analysis of the maintenance programmes of a university campus
 building in Riyadh. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 673-679 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Contractors Classification, Maintenance Programme, Spare Parts, Procurement, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998371962 
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Author-Name: Paul Poh 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Poh 
Author-Name: Jundong Chen 
Author-X-Name-First: Jundong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen 
Title: The Singapore buildable design appraisal system: a preliminary review of the relationship between buildability, site productivity and cost. 
Abstract:
  This paper presents preliminary findings of a study to examine the
 relationship between site productivity, construction costs and the
 'buildable score' of a buildable design appraisal system recently
 developed by the Singapore Construction Industry Development Board. The
 buildable score for a building is a numerical figure computed by taking
 into account the level of standardization, simplicity and extent of
 integrated elements used in the design of a building. The stated objective
 of the appraisal system is 'to promote more buildable designs in the
 industry through assessing the contribution of design to site efficiency
 and produc6 tivity'. Empirical results from 37 completed building projects
 provide support for the appraisal system's proposition that 'a design with
 a higher buildable score will result in more efficient labour usage in
 construction and therefore higher site labour productivity'. However, the
 relationship between construction costs and buildable score is less
 distinct. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 681-692 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Buildability, Buildable Score, Site Labour Productivity, Construction Costs, 
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Author-Name: Qiping Shen 
Author-X-Name-First: Qiping 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shen 
Author-Name: Kak-Keung Lo 
Author-X-Name-First: Kak-Keung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lo 
Author-Name: Qian Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Qian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Title: Priority setting in maintenance management: a modified multi-attribute approach using analytic hierarchy process 
Abstract:
  In the current economic climate, budgets for the maintenance of public
 buildings are unlikely to meet the ever-increasing maintenance needs.
 Although it is unlikely that this problem can be overcome completely
 without an injection of further resources, it is possible for government
 maintenance authorities to improve the situation by ensuring that the best
 solution in terms of 'value for money' is achieved in the planned
 maintenance programme. A maintenance plan which is based on a rational
 assessment of priorities and up-to-date knowledge of the condition of the
 property stock will help to ensure the best use of available resources.
 Based on the multi-attribute maintenance prioritization model developed by
 Alan Spedding, Roy Holmes and Qiping Shen at the University of West of
 England, which is simple in practice and flexible from a management point
 of view, this paper presents the results of some further research into
 this area by modifying the original model using an analytical hierarchy
 process in deciding the weightings of the criteria set out in the
 prioritization model. This modified model is more quantitative and
 objective than the original model. The validation of the framework is also
 discussed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 693-702 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Planned Maintenance, Multi-attribute Prioritization, Priority Setting, Public Buildings, Analytic Hierarchy Process Ahp, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998371980 
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Author-Name: A. Griffith 
Author-X-Name-First: A. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Griffith 
Author-Name: J. D. Headley 
Author-X-Name-First: J. D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Headley 
Title: Management of small building works 
Abstract:
  This paper focuses on the management dimension of small building works.
 The paper presents a subset of findings from a major research study,
 supported by governmental and industry based sources, which investigated
 the efficiency and effectiveness of procurement methods, organizational
 systems and management approaches to small works and minor maintenance
 projects. The findings indicate that management for small works must be
 exerted at two levels. One is within the organization of the works
 themselves. The second is the development of a framework and organization
 which considers the implication of the works upon the organization's
 ongoing business. Effective small works management requires that an
 organization responds promptly to an identified situation, determines the
 cost of the work, ensures that the work is undertaken successfully, and
 gives value for money within the context of the organization's current
 business circumstance. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 703-709 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Small Building Works, Minor Maintenance, Structure And Organization, Workload Management, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998371999 
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Author-Name: Jean Jinghan Chen 
Author-X-Name-First: Jean Jinghan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen 
Title: The characteristics and current status of China's construction industry 
Abstract:
  The development of China's construction industry is presented by
 describing its current status and highlighting its achievements,
 identifying the main constraints preventing the industry from playing a
 more effective and efficient role in the country's economic development.
 Fundamental changes occurred in the construction industry after the
 economic reform, and the industry has been playing a very important role
 in the national economy, having made impressive progress and been
 developed at an amazing speed. However, reforms in the construction
 industry are difficult since this industry is not a single sector. The
 reform process by its very nature is not systematic. The challenges ahead
 are serious, and deeper reforms of the economic system are required. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 711-719 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: China, Construction Industry, Economic Reform, Business Environment, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998372006 
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Author-Name: Heng Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Heng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Author-Name: P. E. D. Love 
Author-X-Name-First: P. E. D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Love 
Title: Developing a theory of construction problem solving 
Abstract:
  Construction problem solving characterizes much of construction
 management practice and thus is an important research domain. Nonetheless,
 research in construction problem solving has not yet crossed the threshold
 into a mature discipline as there is no universally accepted theory for
 construction problem solving research. In exploring the possibility of
 establishing such a theory, this paper reviews existing research works in
 two important research categories: cognitive science and decision support
 systems. A strategy for building a theory for construction problem
 solving, focusing on the existing models and techniques developed in the
 two research categories, is proposed. Future research needs and
 opportunities are identified. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 721-727 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Problem Solving, Cognitivism, Information Processing, Decision Support Systems, 
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Author-Name: John Raftery 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Raftery 
Author-Name: Bernie Pasadilla 
Author-X-Name-First: Bernie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pasadilla 
Author-Name: Y. H. Chiang 
Author-X-Name-First: Y. H. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chiang 
Author-Name: Eddie Hui 
Author-X-Name-First: Eddie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hui 
Author-Name: Bo-Sin Tang 
Author-X-Name-First: Bo-Sin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tang 
Title: Globalization and construction industry development: implications of recent developments in the construction sector in Asia 
Abstract:
  Recent developments in the construction sector in the Asian region
 demonstrate three trends: (1) larger private sector participation in
 infrastructure projects, (2) increasing vertical integration in the
 packaging of construction projects, and (3) increased foreign
 participation in domestic construction. This paper attributes the trends
 to the globalization and deregulation of markets necessitated by fiscal,
 technological and managerial constraints. Although these trends present
 intra-Asian opportunities, there are also areas of concern. The trends
 have helped polarize the financial and technical superiority of the
 developed countries and the corresponding inferiority of the developed
 countries in the region of the developing ones. In the long term, this gap
 could be filled through technology transfer. In the short term, however,
 there are concerns that imported construction services could grow at the
 expense of the indigenous sectors of the developing countries. This paper
 illustrates this dilemma with the case of Japan as a world leader in
 international construction services. Its dominance has apparently come
 through the orchestration of industrial and corporate policies,
 implemented in a highly regulated and protected domestic market. However,
 construction industries in other Asian economies (such as China) will have
 to leapfrog in technology, finance and management know-how (e.g. through
 joint ventures with developed countries' construction companies) before
 they can become formidable powers in an environment that has become much
 more global, more de-regulated, more open and more competitive than
 before. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 729-737 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
Keywords: Construction, Asia, Globalization, Construction Industry Development, 
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Author-Name: Graham Winch 
Author-X-Name-First: Graham 
Author-X-Name-Last: Winch 
Title: Book review 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 738-738 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 16 
Year: 1998 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461998372033 
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Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Author-Name: Anthony Mills 
Author-X-Name-First: Anthony 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mills 
Title: A needs based methodology for classifying construction clients and selecting contractors: comment 
Abstract:
  This note is a comment on Chinyio, E.A., Olomolaiye, P.O., Kometa, S.T.
 and Harris, F.C. (1998) A needs based methodology for classifying
 construction clients and selecting contractors, Construction Management
 and Economics, 16(1), 91-98, which describes research aimed at classifying
 clients by their needs rather than by the traditional
 public/private/developer approach. The paper also proposes a new method of
 selecting contractors by matching clients' needs to contractors' ability
 to satisfy them. The note offers constructive criticism of some aspects of
 the analysis. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 5-7 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Classification, Clients, Construction, Contractors, Tender Evaluation, Scaling Briefing, 
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Author-Name: Martin Loosemore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Title: A grounded theory of construction crisis management 
Abstract:
  Construction crisis management research is in an exploratory state where
 contemplated questions are of more value than hasty answers. For this
 reason, this paper is more concerned with theory formulation than theory
 testing. More specifically, it derives a grounded theory of construction
 crisis management which forms a useful basis for future research. It does
 so from an investigation of the complex patterns of communication and
 behaviour which emerge in response to construction crises. The conclusion
 is that construction crisis management is about the effective control of
 social and behavioural instability and the conflict which arises out of
 it. However, effective crisis management is made difficult by the in-built
 defence mechanisms which construction crises appear to have. The grounded
 theory also is contrasted with current crisis management theory and
 thereby, the uniqueness of crisis management in a construction context is
 identified. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 9-19 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Crisis Management, Grounded Theory, Conflict, Behaviour, Uncertainty, Power, 
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Author-Name: John Raftery 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Raftery 
Title: Quasi-rational behaviour in the property and construction market 
Abstract:
  The notion of quasi-rationality is discussed and some new empirical
 evidence of actual (as revealed in experiments) rather than theorized
 behaviour is presented. Results from a series of experiments show evidence
 of money illusion in perception of salary levels and frame dependent risk
 aversion in agreeing contracts for property development. The implications
 for the property and construction markets and for research in property and
 construction economics are discussed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 21-27 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Quasi Rationality, Money Illusion, Human Behaviour, 
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Author-Name: Charles Egbu 
Author-X-Name-First: Charles 
Author-X-Name-Last: Egbu 
Title: Skills, knowledge and competencies for managing construction refurbishment works 
Abstract:
  An appropriate body of management skills and knowledge for construction
 refurbishment is established: a skills and knowledge inventory. Of the 75
 types of management skill and knowledge, the six most important are
 leadership, communication (oral/written), motivation of others, health and
 safety, decision making, and forecasting and planning. Refurbishment
 managers' jobs as defined by their application of skills/knowledge are, on
 the whole, homogeneous, with some overlap across levels of management and
 types of organization, and this dispels the view that management tasks are
 totally different across management strata. A comparison of the relative
 importance of management skills/knowledge for refurbishment and management
 skills for general construction shows that the skills/knowledge associated
 with forecasting and planning, managing conflict and crisis, tenant
 welfare, team building, and decision making are higher than in general
 construction management; reflecting the uncertain nature and the
 relatively higher levels of risks associated with refurbishment works. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 29-43 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Competencies, Construction Management, Education And Training, Refurbishment, Skills And Knowledge, 
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Author-Name: D. G. Proverbs 
Author-X-Name-First: D. G. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Proverbs 
Author-Name: G. D. Holt 
Author-X-Name-First: G. D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Holt 
Author-Name: P. O. Olomolaiye 
Author-X-Name-First: P. O. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Olomolaiye 
Title: Productivity rates and construction methods for high rise concrete construction: a comparative evaluation of UK, German and French contractors 
Abstract:
  Recent investigations concerning the productivity of the UK construction
 industry and its performance compared with other European and world-wide
 nations have reported conflicting findings. These investigations have
 utilized various methodologies in attempting to measure and compare
 productivity levels. The present investigation uses a customized method to
 gauge the productivity at site level of three European national
 construction industries, namely Germany, France and the UK. Analysis of
 variance is employed to compare the productivity rates used by
 contractors' planning engineers for a specific concreting operation. The
 performance of UK contractors is found to be more disparate than those of
 contractors in either France or Germany. Although leading UK contractors
 can compete with the best on the continent, there are a number of
 companies whose performance is far worse than any in France and Germany,
 due mainly to the construction methods used by UK contractors. It is
 concluded therefore, that a best practice recommenda9 tion for UK
 contractors would be for them to avoid using traditional timber formwork
 methods to beams, and instead adopt more productive approaches afforded
 using either proprietary or prefabricated systems. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 45-52 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Productivity Rates, Formwork, European Comparison, Construction Methods, Analysis Of Variance, 
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Author-Name: Tuula Laukkanen 
Author-X-Name-First: Tuula 
Author-X-Name-Last: Laukkanen 
Title: Construction work and education: occupational health and safety reviewed 
Abstract:
  An overview is given of occupational safety and health and of training in
 the construction sector, summarizing the findings of different
 researchers. The studies discussed emphasize safety instruction and on the
 job training at sites, especially the teaching of first aid skills and
 accident prevention. Construction workers regard occupational training as
 important in maintaining work ability. Present developments of vocational
 training with new flexible pathways are described. Rehabilitation needs
 are found to be a further important target of work ability promotion. The
 study provides support for comprehensive occupational health and safety
 measures. New feedback safety measures (LIIKKUVA, TR- safety audit), which
 are based on goal setting and a follow up in collaboration, seem to
 improve considerably both the safety and the development of construction
 work. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 53-62 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Safety Instruction, On The Job Training, Vocational Education, Occupational Safety And Health, Construction Occupations, 
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Author-Name: Stuart Green 
Author-X-Name-First: Stuart 
Author-X-Name-Last: Green 
Author-Name: Stephen Simister 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Simister 
Title: Modelling client business processes as an aid to strategic briefing 
Abstract:
  The briefing process can be divided into two stages. The first is
 referred to as strategic briefing and is concerned with understanding the
 client's business processes. The second stage comprises the
 conceptualization of built solutions and issues of performance
 specification. It is the first of these two stages which often is the most
 problematic. Several authors have established a relationship between
 strategic briefing and business process re-engineering (BPR), but doubts
 remain regarding both the originality of BPR and the extent of its
 theoretical justification. A social constructivist interpretation of BPR
 is presented and the connection is made with soft systems methodology
 (SSM). It is argued that SSM offers a rigorous framework for modelling
 client business processes which subsumes the principles of BPR. A
 participative research seminar is described which evaluates the potential
 use of SSM using case study material. Feedback from the seminar
 participants provides strong support for the contention that SSM could
 indeed provide the basis for a significant enhancement of current briefing
 practice. However, there is a danger that practitioners may adopt the
 techniques of SSM without necessarily buying in at the methodology level.
 The terminology of SSM also is likely to present a barrier to those
 construction professionals who are unwilling to make the necessary
 intellectual investment. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 63-76 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Briefing, Clients, Business Process Re-engineering, Social Constructivism, Soft Systems, Methodology, 
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Author-Name: J. F. Burchett 
Author-X-Name-First: J. F. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Burchett 
Author-Name: V. M. Rao Tummala 
Author-X-Name-First: V. M. Rao 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tummala 
Author-Name: H. M. Leung 
Author-X-Name-First: H. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leung 
Title: A world-wide survey of current practices in the management of risk within electrical supply projects 
Abstract:
  A survey is described which examines the current risk handling practices
 in evaluating capital development projects (transmission, generation and
 distribution) within the electricity supply industry world-wide. As risk
 perception is an important aspect of risk management, the attitudes
 towards and the barriers created by management to risk management plus the
 benefits perceived are examined and compared with the results of previous
 surveys. The survey will assist also in determining the need and
 feasibility of applying a risk management process to capital budgets in
 investments such as transmission construction works and other appropriate
 applications. The survey has demonstrated that a formal risk management
 process is more likely to apply to large, complex projects with potential
 of cost overrun. However, the criteria for application are likely to
 depend more on overcoming managers concerns about time involvement,
 human/organizational resistance and understanding of quantitative
 techniques, such as assessing probability distributions, determining and
 interpreting expected values, variances, and risk management output
 results, so as to appreciate the benefits and enable effective decisions
 to be made. The world-wide survey confirms that there is a drive towards a
 more thorough assessment of risks than previously recorded, with a formal
 risk management process that will meet the expectations of business growth
 and project sponsors and ensure that all risks are actively managed
 throughout the life cycle of a project. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 77-90 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Risk Management, Practices, Power Generation, Power Distribution, World-wide Survey, Electricity Supply Industry, 
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Author-Name: Nie-Jia Yau 
Author-X-Name-First: Nie-Jia 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yau 
Author-Name: Jyh-Bin Yang 
Author-X-Name-First: Jyh-Bin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yang 
Author-Name: Ting-Ya Hsieh 
Author-X-Name-First: Ting-Ya 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hsieh 
Title: Inducing rules for selecting retaining wall systems 
Abstract:
  Rule induction is a paradigm of machine learning that governs how
 knowledge is acquired from experience. This paradigm not only classifies
 existing data into logical sets, but also expresses them by 'if-then'
 rules. Rule induction can be applied to the experience-oriented
 construction industry. A typical example would be to select an appropriate
 retaining wall system at the project planning stage, in which engineers
 normally employ certain empirical laws or select from the types for which
 they have relevant expertise in making appropriate selections. This work
 presents a novel rule induction approach, capable of inducing from 254
 retaining wall cases in engineering design reports into 181 rules, thereby
 allowing for an appropriate retaining wall system to be selected. A system
 referred to herein as RULES is also constructed with an illustrative
 example provided as well. Test results of the system demonstrate that the
 rule induction approach can effectively resolve retaining wall selection
 problems at the project planning stage. The approach proposed herein is
 highly promising for resolving experience-oriented problems in the
 construction industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 91-98 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Rule Induction, Retaining Wall Selection, Knowledge Discovery, Artificial Intelligence, 
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Author-Name: Robert Chapman 
Author-X-Name-First: Robert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chapman 
Title: The likelihood and impact of changes of key project personnel on the design process 
Abstract:
  Both the construction and the risk analysis and management literature
 have overlooked the highly disruptive influence of the loss of key project
 personnel. It is clear from other industries involved in managing
 projects, such as information technology, that the likelihood of this
 adverse event is openly recognized. The construction literature looks at a
 series of issues which all relate to communication and information
 transfer but fails to isolate one of the key issues which, when it
 materializes, seriously undermines the essence of design- the complete
 integration of the creative contribution of all the participating design
 disciplines. The risk analysis and management literature recognizes the
 significance of risk identification but pays scant attention to
 discontinuity, and the borrowed identification techniques are reliant
 solely on subjective judgements. Propositions for examination are tested
 against a documentary analysis of twenty-two projects to establish the
 existence of this threat to a project's objectives. Of the sample of
 projects examined, changes to personnel are commonplace, and clearly lead
 to project overruns. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 99-106 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Design Management, Risk, Key Project Personnel, 
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Author-Name: Ramin Moatazed-Keani 
Author-X-Name-First: Ramin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Moatazed-Keani 
Author-Name: Ali R. Ghanbari-Parsa Sechi 
Author-X-Name-First: Ali R. Ghanbari-Parsa 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sechi 
Title: ISO 9000 standards: perceptions and experiences in the UK construction industry 
Abstract:
  With the adoption by construction firms of BS EN ISO 9000 there has been
 much debate concerning its effectiveness and value as a quality management
 system. In spite of the reported benefits of ISO 9000 certification,
 however, concerns regarding its overall benefit to construction firms due
 to unnecessary bureaucracy and paperwork, increased costs, stifling of
 innovation, etc. still persist in the industry. This paper reports on the
 results of a research carried out on the implementation of BS EN ISO 9000
 as a continuation of BS5750 in the UK construction industry from the view
 point of the experiences and perceptions of quality assurance managers of
 selected construction firms. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 107-119 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Quality Assurance, Quality Management Systems, Iso 9000 Standard, Certification, Construction Firms, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371871 
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Author-Name: Willie Tan 
Author-X-Name-First: Willie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tan 
Title: Construction cost and building height 
Abstract:
  A simple neoclassical production function model is used to determine the
 incremental cost of each floor as building height increases. This analytic
 method provides an alternative to earlier studies using computer
 simulation and more cumbersome attempts at measuring the cost variation
 directly. By modelling construction costs analytically, it is possible to
 identify and assess the impacts of particular variables more explicitly.
 There are two main findings. First, cost variation with building height is
 not only affected by technology; building design, demand and institutional
 factors also play important roles. Secondly, the model may be used to
 estimate construction cost variation with building height from readily
 available data. In this sense it is an improvement over previous methods
 using simulated or direct cost measurement. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 129-132 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Construction Cost, Building Height, Productivity, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371628 
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Author-Name: S. D. Green 
Author-X-Name-First: S. D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Green 
Title: The missing arguments of lean construction 
Abstract:
  The emerging concept of lean construction is concerned with the
 application of lean thinking to the construction industry. The ideas of
 lean thinking seem set to dominate the UK construction industry's quest to
 improve quality and efficiency. However, the current debate is based on a
 highly selective interpretation of the available literature. The extent to
 which the Japanese model of lean production is applicable in Western
 contexts remains hotly debated. An extensive body of critical opinion
 equates the Japanese model of lean production with technocratic
 totalitarianism. Whilst the claims of productivity achievements in
 Japanese manufacturing transplants are impressive, the rhetoric of
 flexibility, quality and teamwork too often translates in practice to
 control, exploitation and surveillance. Furthermore, it cannot be taken
 for granted that any increases in productivity necessarily serve the
 interests of the end customer. The current agenda for the implementation
 of lean thinking in the UK construction industry notably ignores the
 extensive critical literature on lean production. In the absence of a more
 balanced research agenda, there is a danger that dogma rather than a
 balanced appraisal of the available evidence will drive construction
 policy. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 133-137 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Lean Construction, Human Resource Management, Total Quality Management, Critical Theory, Customer Responsiveness, Technocratic Totalitarianism, 
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Author-Name: Richard Ray 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ray 
Author-Name: John Hornibrook 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hornibrook 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Author-Name: Anna Zarkada-Fraser 
Author-X-Name-First: Anna 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zarkada-Fraser 
Title: Ethics in tendering: a survey of Australian opinion and practice 
Abstract:
  The main issues in the philosophical foundations of ethics and tendering
 ethics are outlined, and an introduction is provided to the Australian
 codes of tendering practice. A questionnaire survey is then described
 which sought to ascertain the extent to which ethical behaviour in
 tendering is supported and practiced in Australia. The results of the
 survey indicate that most companies support the use of codes of tendering;
 defend the right of withdrawal of tenders; disapprove of bid shopping,
 cover pricing and union involvement in the tendering process, and support
 the principals' right to know what is included in a tender as well as the
 self-regulation of the tendering codes. It is also shown that most
 companies have developed, and follow, idiosyncratic ethical guidelines
 that are independent of, and often contrary to, the nationally prescribed
 codes. The conclusions recommend a need for the development of a
 theoretical frame of reference that can be tested through a more detailed
 empirical approach to the development of future ethical prescriptions in
 the field. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 139-153 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Ethics, Tendering, Codes, Restrictive Practices, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371646 
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Author-Name: A. N. Baldwin 
Author-X-Name-First: A. N. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Baldwin 
Author-Name: S. A. Austin 
Author-X-Name-First: S. A. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Austin 
Author-Name: T. M. Hassan 
Author-X-Name-First: T. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hassan 
Author-Name: A. Thorpe 
Author-X-Name-First: A. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Thorpe 
Title: Modelling information flow during the conceptual and schematic stages of building design 
Abstract:
  This paper reports on recent research the aim of which was to study,
 model and simulate the information flow at the conceptual and schematic
 stages of building design. The development of a generic model of the
 conceptual and schematic design process for buildings is described. This
 model comprising design tasks and their information requirements was
 produced using data flow diagrams. Examples from several levels of the
 model are provided. Details are then given as to how the model may be used
 to assist the management of the design process both directly and by
 providing primary data for other tools and techniques. Industry feedback
 on the data modelling and these tools and techniques is then discussed. It
 is concluded that it is only by a better understanding of the flow of
 information among project participants that the management of design may
 be improved, and that although the generic data flow model provides
 immediate benefits to design managers these can be enhanced greatly by the
 use of the model as a primary data source for other tools and techniques
 including the design structure matrix and simulation. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 155-167 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Conceptual And Schematic Design, Information Flow, Data Flow Diagrams, Design Structure Matrix, Simulation, 
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Author-Name: Heng Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Heng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Author-Name: Peter Love 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Love 
Title: Combining rule-based expert systems and artificial neural networks for mark-up estimation 
Abstract:
  Rule-based expert systems and artificial neural networks are two major
 systems for developing intelligent decision support systems. The
 integration of the two systems can generate a new system which shares the
 strengths of both rule-based and artificial neural network systems. This
 research presents a computer based mark-up decision support system called
 InMES (integrated mark-up estimation system) that integrates a rule-based
 expert system and an artificial neural network (ANN) based expert system.
 The computer system represents an innovative approach for estimating a
 contractor's mark-up percentage for a construction project. A rule
 extraction method is developed to generate rules from a trained ANN. By
 using the explanation facility embedded in the rule-based expert system,
 InMES provides users with a clear explanation to justify the rationality
 of the estimated mark-up output. Cost data derived from a contractor's
 successful bids were used to train an ANN and, in conjunction with a
 rule-based expert system, select the expected mark-up for a project. The
 combination of both ANN- and rule-based expert systems for estimating
 mark-up allows significant benefits to be made from each individual
 system, such as understanding why and how the estimated mark-up was
 derived and also the effects of imposing rules and constraints on a
 company's mark-up estimation. The mark-up decision support system
 presented can assist contractors in preparing a rational mark-up
 percentage for a project. Moreover, InMES as proposed will assist
 contractors in their tender decision making, that is, whether or not to
 submit a bid for a project considering the estimated mark-up. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 169-176 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Hybrid Systems, Mark-up Decision, Rule Extraction, Explanation Facility, 
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Author-Name: Martin Loosemore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Title: Bargaining tactics in construction disputes 
Abstract:
  Bargaining is the initial and informal means by which parties attempt to
 resolve their differences during a construction dispute. However,
 knowledge of the bargaining process in construction projects is scant,
 with most attention being given to developing more formal, costly and
 reactive means of dispute resolution. This approach is questioned, in
 favour of a more efficient one based upon a better understanding of
 bargaining behaviour and improved bargaining skills. To this end, the
 behavioural complexities of the bargaining process during construction
 disputes are investigated. It is concluded that the majority of
 construction disputes are unintentional and escalate as a result of
 misunderstandings and tactical miscalculations during the bargaining
 process. A series of recommendations is set out to reduce the potential
 for unintentional escalation during a construction dispute. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 177-188 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Bargaining, Negotiation, Behaviour, Claim, Conflict, Dispute, 
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Author-Name: Albert Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Albert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Title: Modelling building durations in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  The duration of Australian construction has been modelled by a time-cost
 formula expressed in the form of T=KCB, where T is the actual construction
 time in working days, C is the final cost of contract in millions, K is a
 constant characteristic of building time performance, and B is a constant
 indicative of the sensitivity of time performance to cost level. This
 paper applies the relationship to building projects in Hong Kong using
 time and cost data from 110 projects. Regression analysis was used to
 compute the values of K and B and check how well the model actually fits,
 and the best predictor of average construction time of building projects
 in Hong Kong is found to be T=152C0.29. It is also found that the Hong
 Kong private sector takes a shorter time (120 days) to complete a
 hypothesized project with a contract sum of HK$1 million (at December 1994
 price) than its government counterpart (166 days). The time-cost
 relationship serves as a convenient tool for both project managers and
 clients for predicting the actual optimum time required for delivery of a
 building project. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 189-196 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Time Cost Relationship, Regression Model, Building Projects, Hong Kong, 
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Author-Name: Diane Gyi 
Author-X-Name-First: Diane 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gyi 
Author-Name: Alistair Gibb 
Author-X-Name-First: Alistair 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gibb 
Author-Name: Roger Haslam 
Author-X-Name-First: Roger 
Author-X-Name-Last: Haslam 
Title: The quality of accident and health data in the construction industry: interviews with senior managers 
Abstract:
  Despite recent changes in legislation and advances towards an integrated
 project-wide approach, health and safety management in the construction
 industry is still a major problem, involving a substantial cost to
 business, society and individuals. A prerequisite to improving the
 situation and developing an effective management strategy is monitoring,
 providing a detailed understanding of the effectiveness of different
 approaches to intervention. This paper describes a feasibility study using
 in-depth interviews with senior managers to explore the quality of
 accident and health data of nine large, high profile companies from the
 engineering construction sector. The interview dialogue comprised a series
 of questions and issues to be explored on the organization's accident
 reporting systems (e.g. what is reported, analysis performed,
 computerization), unsafe act and near miss auditing (e.g. definition,
 validity), failure type indicators (e.g. auditing, quantification) and
 safety culture indicators (e.g. commitment, health). Although safety was a
 priority for companies, health (i.e. medicals and monitoring systems) had
 not been given the same consideration, especially with regard to
 subcontracted labour. This study shows that the validity of accident
 statistics as a measure of safety remains a limitation, and that there is
 a requirement for a consistent and integrated approach to the measurement
 of health and safety performance. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 197-204 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Health, Safety, Interviews, Accident Data, 
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Author-Name: Scott Baker 
Author-X-Name-First: Scott 
Author-X-Name-Last: Baker 
Author-Name: David Ponniah 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ponniah 
Author-Name: Simon Smith 
Author-X-Name-First: Simon 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smith 
Title: Risk response techniques employed currently for major projects 
Abstract:
  Risk management is fundamental to the success of a major project.
 However, the variations in using risk management practices are
 considerable and are dependent on numerous factors such as the industry
 sector, the size of the project, and the stage in the project life cycle.
 One of the major constituents of successful risk control is the use of
 risk response. This paper concentrates on the choice and use of the most
 successful risk response techniques within the oil and gas industry and
 compares them with the use of those chosen by the construction industry.
 Results were ascertained through a survey of over one hundred companies
 within these two sectors by use of an extensive questionnaire. The main
 conclusions are that risk reduction as a response to assessed risks is
 most commonly used by both sectors; and that the construction industry
 concentrates almost exclusively on reduction of financial risk. It is
 proposed that the construction industry can benefit greatly from the more
 experienced oil and gas industry in managing technical risk which, with
 the advent of private funding, is likely to become a more predominant part
 of construction procurement. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 205-213 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Risk Management, Risk Response, 
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Author-Name: Zeynep Sozen 
Author-X-Name-First: Zeynep 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sozen 
Author-Name: Mehmi Kucuk 
Author-X-Name-First: Mehmi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kucuk 
Title: Secondary subcontracting in the Turkish construction industry 
Abstract:
  Based on the findings of a survey carried out in 1995 among Turkish
 subcontractors, the present paper argues that pressures (time, overload of
 work and commercial considerations) play an important role in the
 subcontracting of work by subcontractors to secondary subcontractors. The
 tendency to sublet work to secondary subcontractors is associated with
 cost control and payment problems. Subcontractors also seem to perceive
 the lack of written agreements with secondary subcontractors as
 problematic, especially in terms of physical progress of work. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 215-220 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Subcontracting Secondary Subcontracting, Turkish Construction Practices, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371718 
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Author-Name: D. G. Proverbs 
Author-X-Name-First: D. G. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Proverbs 
Author-Name: G. D. Holt 
Author-X-Name-First: G. D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Holt 
Author-Name: P. O. Olomolaiye 
Author-X-Name-First: P. O. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Olomolaiye 
Title: European construction contractors: a productivity appraisal of in situ concrete operations 
Abstract:
  Site productivity levels for high rise, in situ concrete operations are
 compared among three groups of European construction contractors. Results
 confirm significant differences between the contractor's productivity
 rates for each of the three countries investigated (Germany, France and
 the UK). German firms are the most efficient at reinforcement and concrete
 placing operations, whereas French firms are most productive at formwork.
 UK firms are the least productive for two operations, namely formwork and
 concrete. French firms are least productive at fixing reinforcement. Based
 on a specific model project, it is determined that French and German firms
 require significantly fewer man-hours to carry out the said concrete
 operations than do UK firms. UK contractors achieve the lowest levels of
 labour productivity for the operations involved. The UK also exhibited
 greater productivity variation, i.e. providing evidence of extreme (most
 and least efficient) levels of labour output for several concrete
 operations. Leading on from these analyses, a construction (labour) cost
 comparison indicates that French contractors are the least expensive.
 Furthermore, the ideal solution for clients would be to have French firms
 build their projects in the UK, since this combination provides the most
 economic solution to the model building overall. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 221-230 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Productivity Rates, European Comparison, Labour Costs, In Situ Concrete Operations, Analysis Of Variance, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371727 
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Author-Name: Goh Bee-Hua 
Author-X-Name-First: Goh 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bee-Hua 
Title: An evaluation of the accuracy of the multiple regression approach in forecasting sectoral construction demand in Singapore 
Abstract:
  In the current state of research in construction demand modelling and
 forecasting there is a predominant use of the multiple regression
 approach, particularly the linear technique. Because of the popularity, it
 may be useful at this stage to gain an insight into the accuracy of the
 approach by comparing the forecasting performance of different forms of
 regression analysis. It is only through such formal means that the
 relative accuracy of different regression techniques can be assessed. In a
 case-study of modelling Singapore's residential, industrial and commercial
 construction demand, both linear and nonlinear regression techniques are
 applied. The techniques used include multiple linear regression (MLR),
 multiple log-linear regression (MLGR) and autoregressive nonlinear
 regression (ANLR). Quarterly time-series data over the period 1975-1994
 are used. The objective is to evaluate the reliability of these techniques
 in modelling sectoral demand based on ex-post forecasting accuracy.
 Relative measures of forecasting accuracy dealing with percentage errors
 are used. It is found that the MLGR outperforms the other two methods in
 two of the three sectors examined by achieving the lowest mean absolute
 percentage error. The general conclusion is that nonlinear techniques are
 more accurate in representing the complex relationship between demand for
 construction and its various associated indicators. In addition to
 improved accuracy, the use of nonlinear forms also expands the scope of
 regression analysis. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 231-241 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Regression Techniques, Construction Demand, Forecasting Accuracy, Nonlinear, Model Evaluation, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371736 
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Author-Name: Samuel Stocks 
Author-X-Name-First: Samuel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Stocks 
Author-Name: Amarjit Singh 
Author-X-Name-First: Amarjit 
Author-X-Name-Last: Singh 
Title: Studies on the impact of functional analysis concept design on reduction in change orders 
Abstract:
  Functional analysis concept design (FACD) is a method by which owners and
 designers can 'partner' during the design phase of projects. Much has been
 written and reported about partnering on construction projects, but little
 is available on the applications and results of FACD. While FACD has been
 mentioned in the literature to be a valuable tool, evidence on its
 effectiveness has been missing. Consequently, FACD has not hitherto
 emerged as a common management system used during design. Management
 processes on its implementation also had not been developed fully until
 the United States Navy carried out research, much involving tedious trials
 and revisions. This paper describes processes that have been found
 suitable. The economic benefits of FACD have never been directly
 evaluated, but by examining and testing the quantum of change orders on
 projects, this study finds that FACD is a viable method that can reduce
 construction costs overall. Whereas value engineering and constructability
 review are other common tools, FACD is distinct from them both. FACD is
 allied to functional analysis system technique (FAST); regulations, and
 specifications have been developed to implement FACD to ensure its
 success. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 251-267 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Change Orders, Anova, Cost, Fast, Design, Functional Analysis, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371475 
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Author-Name: Henk Vermande 
Author-X-Name-First: Henk 
Author-X-Name-Last: Vermande 
Author-Name: Peter-Hein Van Mulligen 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter-Hein 
Author-X-Name-Last: Van Mulligen 
Title: Construction costs in The Netherlands in an international context 
Abstract:
  OECD purchasing power parities (PPPs) are used regularly in strategic
 governmental policy papers to compare the performance of construction
 industries among countries. These PPPs suggest that the relative
 competitiveness of the Dutch construction sector is fairly weak compared
 with surrounding countries. This contradicts the general view that the
 Dutch construction industry is very productive and efficient, especially
 in house-building. For the member countries of the European Union the OECD
 uses data from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In
 this paper the methodology followed by OECD/Eurostat in their calculation
 of PPPs for construction is reviewed. The data for five European countries
 (Netherlands, Belgium, UK, France and Germany) are analysed. Next, the
 Eurostat results are placed alongside the results of other international
 building cost comparisons. The differences are observed and the conclusion
 is that the Eurostat PPPs do not reflect the real construction price or
 cost differentials among the five EU countries. It appears that the basic
 construction price data used by Eurostat are not very accurate, that the
 comparison methodology applied by Eurostat itself is insufficient to
 express and explain building cost differences among countries, and that
 the Eurostat figures for construction are the result of a complex
 statistical weighting and processing procedure in which corrections are
 not applied for extreme deviations. The conclusion is that the Eurostat
 data cannot be used for comparison purposes. Proposals for improvement of
 the comparison methodology are reviewed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 269-283 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Building Costs, International Comparison, Statistics, Purchasing Power Parities, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371484 
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Author-Name: Goran Runeson 
Author-X-Name-First: Goran 
Author-X-Name-Last: Runeson 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Title: Tendering theory revisited 
Abstract:
  This paper discusses the content, origin and development of tendering
 theory as a theory of price determination. It demonstrates how tendering
 theory determines prices and how it is different from game and decision
 theories, and that in the tendering process, with non-cooperative,
 simultaneous, single sealed bids with individual private valuations,
 extensive public information, a large number of bidders and a long
 sequence of tendering occasions, there develops a competitive equilibrium.
 The development of a competitive equilibrium means that the concept of the
 tender as the sum of a valuation and a strategy, which is at the core of
 tendering theory, cannot be supported, and that there are serious
 empirical, theoretical and methodological inconsistencies in the theory. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 285-296 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Tendering Theory, Tendering, Price Determination, Bidding, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371493 
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Author-Name: Roberto Pietroforte 
Author-X-Name-First: Roberto 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pietroforte 
Author-Name: Ranko Bon 
Author-X-Name-First: Ranko 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bon 
Title: The Italian residential construction sector: an input-output historical analysis 
Abstract:
  Two sets of input-output tables are employed in this paper to analyse the
 role of the Italian residential construction sector in the national
 economy. The analysis focuses on changes in construction technology over a
 period of some 30 years, ending in 1985, the last year for which such data
 are available. A set of eight-sector input-output tables is used to show
 the weakening of the residential construction sector's effect on the
 economy as a whole. This trend is caused by the progressive saturation of
 the residential construction market and the transformation of the overall
 Italian economy. As expected, the achieved maturity of the Italian economy
 is accompanied by the growing importance of maintenance and repair
 construction because of the ageing building infrastructure. Another set of
 24-sector input-output tables is used to analyse the input and output
 profiles of the residential and non-residential construction sectors, by
 selecting key supply industries. Significant differences are reported in
 the technology of the residential sector, with a shift towards services
 and away from manufacturing inputs. Finally, the main findings and
 directions for future research are summarized. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 297-303 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Input-output Analysis, Backward And Forward Linkage Indicators, Construction Technology, Residential Construction, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371501 
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Author-Name: Arthur Leung 
Author-X-Name-First: Arthur 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leung 
Author-Name: C. M. Tam 
Author-X-Name-First: C. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tam 
Title: Prediction of hoisting time for tower cranes for public housing construction in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  Material transportation for high-rise building construction relies
 heavily on tower cranes. Hence the proper use of tower cranes is of
 paramount importance for high-rise residential building construction. In
 planning and monitoring crane usage in Hong Kong, a schedule is usually
 prepared to coordinate hoisting operations. Apart from that, little
 research in optimizing crane usage has been carried out previously, except
 on operation cycle times, e.g. concreting using a crane and skip and
 formwork erection. Allocation of time for the hoisting schedule is based
 on the planners' and operators' experience. The accuracy of the hoisting
 schedule for crane dominated construction works has significant effects on
 the materials supply and on concreting operations. Imbalance in the
 allocation of crane usage for subcontractors may lead to conflicts between
 trades and idling of workers due to a shortage of materials. Although
 planners understand that the load hoisting time is proportional to
 hoisting height and other factors, floor construction cycles usually, for
 simplicity, are assigned to be constant six day, eight day or ten day
 cycles without making the necessary compensation for the longer hoisting
 times for upper floors. The prediction of hoisting times is of great
 importance to planners to ensure the accuracy of the construction schedule
 for crane dominated construction. This paper describes the derivation of a
 mathematical model to predict the hoisting times for a tower crane for
 public housing construction. Work measurement is used to collect hoisting
 times data for analysis. Twelve factors considered to influence hoisting
 time are identified for the model. Multiple regression models are built
 for predicting supply hoisting times and return hoisting times. The
 effects of the variables on hoisting time are reviewed. Estimated hoisting
 times calculated from the models are compared with actual hoisting times,
 and a worked example illustrating the application of the models is
 presented. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 305-314 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Tower Crane, Multiple Regression Analysis, Public Housing, Hoisting Time, 
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Author-Name: M. I. Okoroh 
Author-X-Name-First: M. I. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Okoroh 
Author-Name: V. B. Torrance 
Author-X-Name-First: V. B. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Torrance 
Title: A model for subcontractor selection in refurbishment projects 
Abstract:
  A model is presented for analysing the subcontractor's risk elements in
 construction refurbishment projects. The system is based on the use of
 fuzzy set theory with the fuzzy set representing the overall weighted
 average rating of refurbishment contractors criterion for the selection of
 subcontractors. A prototype knowledge based expert system is described,
 which provides a systematic and objective approach to the selection of
 subcontractors. Knowledge elicitation methodology using the 'repertory
 grid' technique is detailed. The implementation of a subcontractor
 selection and appointment Model for refurbishment contractors (SSARC) in
 linguistic terms allows the user to interact with the system in a very
 friendly manner using natural language expressions. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 315-327 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Refurbishment, Subcontractors, Repertory Grid, Knowledge Based System, Fuzzy Logic, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371529 
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Author-Name: S. D. Green 
Author-X-Name-First: S. D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Green 
Title: A participative research strategy for propagating soft methodologies in value management practice 
Abstract:
  The emerging methodologies of 'soft operational research' have been
 developed for the purposes of structuring multi-perspective problems
 characterized by uncertainty, ambiguity and conflict. A participative
 research project is reported that sought to propagate the three most
 established 'soft' methodologies within UK value management practice. The
 adopted research strategy consisted of four key stages. Following an
 initial literature review, an insight into existing value management was
 gained by twelve semi-structured interviews with leading practitioners.
 This was followed by a series of six participative research seminars which
 used simulated case studies to evaluate the potential application of the
 three methodologies within the context of value management. A final series
 of interviews then determined the extent to which the three methodologies
 subsequently had been adopted in practice. The results are encouraging in
 that already the research has had an influence on UK value management
 practice. However, doubts remain as to whether the practitioners have
 assimilated the methodologies fully, or simply have adopted individual
 techniques in the absence of any theoretical understanding. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 329-340 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Briefing, Group Decision Support, Participative Research, Risk Management, Soft Operational Research, Value Management, 
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Author-Name: E. Sarah Slaughter 
Author-X-Name-First: E. Sarah 
Author-X-Name-Last: Slaughter 
Title: Assessment of construction processes and innovations through simulation 
Abstract:
  The objectives of this research are to represent construction activities
 accurately, and to provide a means for assessing the impacts from using
 innovations. The research approach is the detailed characterization of
 construction processes, and the development of system and material
 specific dynamic process simulation models. The ongoing research program
 is developing a set of specific models, based on extensive empirical data,
 to enable the accurate modelling of all of the construction processes for
 a complete facility construction project. A specific process model,
 glass/metal curtainwall erection, demonstrates the approach, with an
 analysis of the impacts from a related innovation. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 341-350 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Construction Process Improvement, Dynamic Process Simulation, Construction Innovation, Simulation Models, Estimates Of Cost, Worker Safety, 
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Author-Name: Daniel Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Daniel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Author-Name: Mohan Kumaraswamy 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kumaraswamy 
Title: Modelling and predicting construction durations in Hong Kong public housing 
Abstract:
  Construction time performance is provoking world-wide concern and
 discussion within the industry. This paper reports the results of a survey
 in the fourth stage of an investigation seeking to identify a set of
 significant variables influencing construction durations of projects in
 Hong Kong, the stage addressing the formulation of standard norms for
 overall construction durations of public housing projects by modelling the
 primary work packages in the building process, namely piling, pile
 caps/raft, superstructure, E&M services, finishes and their respective
 sequential start-start lag times, on the basis of the identified groups of
 critical factors. Data were collected from a sample of 56 standard
 'Harmony' type domestic blocks of the Hong Kong Housing Authority; (the
 'Harmony' series of block design having become popular for average quality
 public housing blocks in the 1990s, ranging from 30 to 40 storeys and
 containing about 16 residential units on each floor). These data were
 analysed through a series of multiple linear regression exercises that
 helped to establish the time prediction model. This model was then tested
 and validated using information from a further nine projects from the
 Housing Authority. Both the usefulness and shortcomings of the model are
 briefly presented and discussed. It is concluded that the model is
 applicable to the public housing industry in Hong Kong, and that the
 methodology used may be applied to develop similarly useful models in
 other subsectors, and in other countries. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 351-362 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Modelling, Predicting, Construction Durations, Hong Kong Public Housing, Multiple Linear Regression, 
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Author-Name: Daniel Irurah 
Author-X-Name-First: Daniel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Irurah 
Author-Name: Dieter Holm 
Author-X-Name-First: Dieter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Holm 
Title: Energy impact analysis of building construction as applied to South Africa 
Abstract:
  Basic embodied-energy intensities of building construction
 materials/systems by various units and building types are shown to produce
 conflicting results and are not directly applicable at a national
 policy-intervention level. Using building construction and the allied
 sectors in South Africa, this paper demonstrates the extension of basic
 energy intensities derived through an improved input-output (I-O) method
 into a sectoral energy conservation framework. The framework is based on
 sectoral total embodiment energy impact coefficients derived through the
 multiplication of the total-embodiment energy intensity coefficients with
 the use-intensity coefficients. A ranking of building construction and the
 allied sectors in South Africa according to their energy impact
 coefficients is used to formulate a priority listing of critical sectors
 for energy conservation measures. The framework is used also to identify
 generic conservation measures for further investigation and evaluation. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 363-374 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Building Construction, Embodied Energy, Input-output, Use-intensity, South Africa, 
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Author-Name: Steve Scott 
Author-X-Name-First: Steve 
Author-X-Name-Last: Scott 
Author-Name: Sami Assadi 
Author-X-Name-First: Sami 
Author-X-Name-Last: Assadi 
Title: A survey of the site records kept by construction supervisors 
Abstract:
  A number of writers have cited poor records as limiting the ability of
 supervisors, and indeed of contractors, to carry out some of their most
 important functions. The study reported in this paper aimed to identify
 the problems in detail. This was achieved by conducting a mail-shot survey
 of construction supervisors working for firms of civil engineering
 consultants. The results indicate that there is considerable room for
 improvement in the records kept on most sites, where guidelines are said
 to be inadequate and the problems of enforcing these inadequate guidelines
 were also recognized. The main source data for progress records was
 identified as the site diaries kept by individual members of the
 supervisor's team, and these were found to be particularly difficult to
 access for a number of reasons. Since the site diaries are such an
 important source of information, it is argued that most benefit may be
 gained by taking steps to improve these daily logs which, in turn, will
 allow better overviews of progress to be produced. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 375-382 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Site Procedures, Supervisor's Functions, Claims, Progress Records, 
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Author-Name: Hisham Gaafar 
Author-X-Name-First: Hisham 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gaafar 
Author-Name: John Perry 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Perry 
Title: Strategies for insuring subcontracted works 
Abstract:
  In the UK construction industry there are different strategies used in
 practice for the insurance of subcontracted work of which two predominate:
 one is for subcontracted work to be insured by both main contractor and
 subcontractor (model A) and the other is for only the main contractor to
 insure the subcontracted work (model B). The extent of use of these
 approaches is discussed and the rationales for them are presented in the
 context of research undertaken by questionnaire surveys and structured
 interviews. The paper provides a background to the requirements for
 subcontractor insurance found in commonly used forms of contract,
 including FIDIC. Four possible models of subcontractor insurance are
 identified and their relationships to the contract provisions in model
 forms is outlined. Two of the models have little practical relevance to
 subcontractor insurance and the reasons for this are given. About 75% of
 the main contractors in the research sample were found to adopt model A
 for all disciplines, although the reasons given were not entirely
 consistent. About 15% of the sample adopt model B for all disciplines and
 the remainder use different models for different disciplines. Again, the
 rationales for these choices were not found to be robust. The main
 conclusions are first that the choice of strategy for subcontractor
 insurance is highly independent of both the discipline and the selected
 form of subcontract, and second that some commercial decisions in this
 area may be sub-optimal. There is an unreconciled argument over the
 immediate commercial advantages claimed by many for model A and the
 potential for longer term reduction in insurance costs which might arise
 from the widespread adoption of model B. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 383-391 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Subcontractor, Insurance, Works, Form Of Contract, Discipline, 
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Author-Name: Russell Kenley 
Author-X-Name-First: Russell 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kenley 
Title: Cash farming in building and construction: a stochastic analysis 
Abstract:
  Cash flow management is a significant issue in the management of a
 building or construction firm. This paper steps back from the well
 researched area of poor cash management and its relationship with failure,
 to focus on the funds which are generated through operations, and the
 positive benefits which can follow in a well managed organization. A
 stochastic model is developed which illustrates how an average of 16% of
 turnover can be available for reinvestment. This is sufficient to allow
 investment in non-liquid assets, provided that this is managed carefully
 and precautions are taken against a severe reduction in turnover. This
 level of funds is sufficient to encourage firms to enter the industry with
 the motivation of generating funds, rather than a desire to build. This
 has implications for large clients and for government when dealing with
 the industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 393-401 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Cash Farming, Liquidity, Net Cash Flow, Stochastic Modelling, Monte Carlo, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371592 
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Author-Name: Ranko Bon 
Author-X-Name-First: Ranko 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bon 
Author-Name: Rachael Luck 
Author-X-Name-First: Rachael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Luck 
Title: Outsourcing of property-related management functions in Europe and North America, 1993-1998 
Abstract:
  The annual survey of corporate real estate practices in Europe and North
 America conducted by the Corporate Real Estate Management Research Unit at
 the University of Reading and Johnson Controls Incorporated includes
 information on outsourcing trends of several property-related management
 functions-design, construction, facilities, and maintenance management.
 The visual inspection of responses would suggest a gradual trend away from
 outsourcing, but the statistical tests indicate a significant increase
 only in in-house construction management function, and only for the period
 between 1993 and 1994. There are no significant trends in any of the four
 functions for the remaining period through 1998. However, the survey shows
 also that these management functions are interrelated. That is, when an
 organization undertakes one of these functions it is likely that they will
 perform the others in-house as well. Finally, the shift towards in-house
 construction management seems to reflect a wider trend away from
 outsourcing. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 409-412 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Corporate Real Estate Management, Facilities Management, Outsourcing, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371321 
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Author-Name: Ezekiel Chinyio 
Author-X-Name-First: Ezekiel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chinyio 
Author-Name: Paul Olomolaiye 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Olomolaiye 
Title: A needs based methodology for classifying construction clients and selecting contractors-a rejoinder 
Abstract:
  Our original article (Chinyio et al., 1998a) 'A needs based methodology
 for classifying construction clients and selecting contractors',
 Construction Management and Economics, 16 (1), 91-98 discussed the
 empirical classification of construction clients and illustrated a new
 methodology for selecting contractors. The techniques we adopted have not
 been applied in a construction scenario before and thus their
 implementation may face teething difficulties as differences between
 construction and the disciplines from which the techniques were adopted
 are ironed out. Due to brevity we did not highlight some of the potential
 problems their implementation would encounter, as we could not explain
 everything on the subject matters in one article. Skitmore and Mills
 (1999) in a comment, Construction Management and Economics, 17 (1), 5-7,
 highlighted some anticipated difficulties and posed some insightful
 questions concerning the applicability of our concepts. From an optimistic
 perspective we have addressed most of the sundry issues raised by Skitmore
 and Mills wherein 'Decision Analysis' was reviewed as a basis for
 responding to the comments. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 413-417 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Classification, Clients, Tender Evaluation, Scaling, Briefing, Decision-making, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371330 
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Author-Name: Roberto Pietroforte 
Author-X-Name-First: Roberto 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pietroforte 
Author-Name: Piero Tangerini 
Author-X-Name-First: Piero 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tangerini 
Title: From boom to bust: the case of Italian construction firms 
Abstract:
  The characteristics of the Italian construction market and firm
 operations are reviewed. The analysis focuses on the environments of the
 late 1980s and early 1990s, during which major scandals and economic
 recession ended a business paradigm based on closed competition.
 Discussion builds upon a study of the market positioning of the 50 largest
 firms during the period under consideration that reflects the state
 industrial policy over the years. Long term transformations of the market
 require firms to develop new organizational capabilities and to shift
 their corporate focus from a production to a service orientation in order
 to remain competitive. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 419-425 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Contracting System, Italy, Construction Firms, Competitive Environments, Public Procurement, Market Positioning, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371349 
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Author-Name: I. D. Cox 
Author-X-Name-First: I. D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cox 
Author-Name: J. P. Morris 
Author-X-Name-First: J. P. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Morris 
Author-Name: J. H. Rogerson 
Author-X-Name-First: J. H. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rogerson 
Author-Name: G. E. Jared 
Author-X-Name-First: G. E. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jared 
Title: A quantitative study of post contract award design changes in construction 
Abstract:
  The investigation reported forms part of a wider study into the
 applicability of design for manufacture (DFM) thinking to the total
 construction process, and the ways in which this could be implemented.
 Historical data from change order request procedures were examined for
 several case studies which were considered to be successful projects.
 These procedures are intended to capture information about design
 modifications, and thus can be considered to be analogous to the rework
 procedures used in manufacturing. It was found that in monetary terms
 alone, the direct cost of post contract design changes amounts to 5.1-7.6%
 of the total project cost. Although the case studies used here were a
 convenience sample, the typical financial opportunity for controlling
 design changes better is likely to be considerably greater than this.
 Frequently cited reasons for design changes included: employer has changed
 his requirements, designer's omission in tender documents and new
 information on existing site conditions. Little commonality between case
 studies was found at the work package level. In contrast to manufacturing,
 the availability and accessibility of data relating to rework is
 problematic. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 427-439 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Design For Manufacture Dfm, Design Changes, Change Order, Design, Process Mapping, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371358 
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Author-Name: Terry Williams 
Author-X-Name-First: Terry 
Author-X-Name-Last: Williams 
Title: Allocation of contingency in activity duration networks 
Abstract:
  This paper describes a method for apportioning contingency in a
 probabilistic network. It distinguishes between two requirements for
 contingency: for high variance crucial activities, and for high float
 noncritical activities. This enables a logical two-step apportionment, the
 first based upon the idea of 'cruciality', which has become established as
 an important indicator of an activity's importance in risk terms, and the
 second based upon standard ideas about float. A numerical example is given
 based on data used by previous work, so that a comparison of the methods
 can be made. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 441-447 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Network Analysis, Stochastic Networks, Construction Planning, Cpm, Contingency, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371367 
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Author-Name: Alan Tan Tong Kein 
Author-X-Name-First: Alan Tan Tong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kein 
Author-Name: George Ofori 
Author-X-Name-First: George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ofori 
Author-Name: Cle Briffett 
Author-X-Name-First: Cle 
Author-X-Name-Last: Briffett 
Title: ISO 14000: Its relevance to the construction industry of Singapore and its potential as the next industry milestone 
Abstract:
  ISO 14000 is a series of standards defining a formal and structured
 approach to environmental management. It demonstrates, with assurance,
 that an organization which complies with current policy and legislation
 actively addresses environmental issues. Construction activities have a
 myriad of environmental implications. Hence, construction entities must
 manage their environmental performance. ISO 14000 represents a possible
 solution. This study considers the relevance of environmental management
 to construction organizations. After an overview of the environmental
 impacts of construction, ISO 14000 and its principles are explored. A
 field study is reported that was set up to assess the level of commitment
 of construction enterprises in Singapore to environmental management.
 Contractors in Singapore are aware of the merits of environmental
 management, but are not instituting systems towards achieving it. A
 framework for the development and implementation of an environmental
 management system (EMS) is proposed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 449-461 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Construction Industry, Environmental Management, Iso 14000, Implementation, Singapore, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371376 
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Author-Name: Jonathan Jingsheng Shi 
Author-X-Name-First: Jonathan Jingsheng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shi 
Title: A neural network based system for predicting earthmoving production 
Abstract:
  An artificial neural network based system (NN earth) is developed for
 construction practitioners as a simple tool for predicting earthmoving
 operations, which are modelled by back propagation neural networks with
 four expected parameters and seven affecting factors. These networks are
 then trained using the data patterns obtained from simulation because
 there are insufficient data available from industrial sources. The trained
 network is then incorporated as the computation engine of NN earth. To
 engender confidence in the results of neural computation, a validation
 function is implemented in NN earth to allow the user to apply the engine
 to historic cases prior to applying it to a new project. An equipment
 database is also implemented in NN earth to provide default information,
 such as internal cost rate, fuel cost, and operator's cost. User
 interfaces are developed to facilitate inputting project information and
 manipulating the system. The major functions and use of NN earth are
 illustrated in a sample application. In practice, NN earth can assist the
 user either in selecting a crew to minimize the unit cost of a project or
 in predicting the performance of a given crew. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 463-471 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Artificial Neural Networks, Back Propagation, Earthmoving, Prediction, Simulation, Site Operations, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371385 
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Author-Name: Chau Kwong Wing 
Author-X-Name-First: Chau Kwong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wing 
Title: On the issue of plan shape complexity: plan shape indices revisited 
Abstract:
  Plan shape indices are based on the geometry of the plan shape rather
 than on empirical data, and are problematic as they embrace implicit
 assumptions that are not tested empirically nor justified theoretically.
 Empirical research using data in Hong Kong confirms that these plan shape
 indices are much poorer predictors of unit construction costs than the
 variables used to construct the indices. This study also develops a method
 for constructing a plan shape index that is free from the unjustified
 assumptions implicit in existing plan shape indices; it involves an
 empirical cost model. Different functional specifications of the cost
 models are tested. The result rejects the linear model and other special
 case models such as semi-log and log-linear models. However, the
 reciprocal model is not rejected. This result suggests that a linear plan
 shape index can predict the amount of floor area that can be constructed
 with a fixed sum of money better than the construction cost per floor
 area. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 473-482 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Building Cost Models, Box-cox Transformation, Construction Cost, Design Variables, Plan Shape, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371394 
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Author-Name: L. M. Swaffield 
Author-X-Name-First: L. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Swaffield 
Author-Name: C. L. Pasquire 
Author-X-Name-First: C. L. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pasquire 
Title: Examination of relationships between building form and function, and the cost of mechanical and electrical services 
Abstract:
  This paper describes analysis work undertaken to examine relationships
 between building function, building form and mechanical and electrical
 services cost, including the collection of raw data, and the
 transformation work undertaken to enable analysis. Relationships are
 identified between building form parameters, e.g. perimeter of external
 walls, gross floor area, storey heights, percentage of glazing, and the
 mechanical and electrical services costs for buildings of different
 functions (commercial, industrial and residential). There are
 relationships between the costs of the mechanical and electrical services
 installations and some building form descriptors, but the particular
 descriptors and the strength of the relationships vary according to the
 function of the building. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 483-492 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Mechanical And Electrical Services, Tender Cost, Cost Planning, Building Function, Building Form, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371402 
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Author-Name: Serdar Kale 
Author-X-Name-First: Serdar 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kale 
Author-Name: David Arditi 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Arditi 
Title: Age-dependent business failures in the US construction industry 
Abstract:
  Age-dependent failure in the construction industry is explored over two
 11-year periods (1973-1983 and 1984-1994) by analysing the age
 distribution of failed construction companies in each year and computing
 age-specific failure probabilities over a 10 year period (1985-1994). The
 conflicting perspectives of organizational theory are reconciled by taking
 advantage of the complementary nature of the adaptationist and
 organizational ecology theories while the effects of the characteristics
 of the construction industry are also considered. The research findings
 reveal an age-dependent business failure pattern in the US construction
 industry where the risk of failure increases initially with increasing
 age, reaches a peak point and decreases thereafter as companies grow
 older. Newness of a construction company which implies lack of
 organizational learning and lack of legitimacy, appears to be the main
 factor explaining this pattern. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 493-503 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Construction Company, Business Failure, Adaptation, Inertia, Learning, Legitimacy, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371411 
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Author-Name: P. E. D. Love 
Author-X-Name-First: P. E. D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Love 
Author-Name: P. Mandal 
Author-X-Name-First: P. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mandal 
Author-Name: H. Li 
Author-X-Name-First: H. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Title: Determining the causal structure of rework influences in construction 
Abstract:
  One of the most perplexing issues facing organizations in the
 construction industry is their inability to become quality focused. As a
 result sub-standard products and services often emanate, which
 inadvertently result in rework. Typically, rework is caused by errors made
 during the design process. These errors appear downstream in the
 procurement process and therefore have a negative impact on a project's
 performance. The lack of attention to quality, especially during the
 design process, has meant that rework has become an inevitable feature of
 the procurement process, and the costs have been found to be as high as
 12.4% of total project costs. Such costs could be even higher because they
 do not represent schedule delays, litigation costs and other intangible
 costs of poor quality. To reduce the cost and effect of rework, an
 understanding of its causal structure is needed so that effective
 prevention strategies can be identified and the effects of rework reduced
 or eliminated. A case study approach based upon deductive and inductive
 reasoning is used to identify the major factors that influence rework in
 projects. From the findings and with reference to recent literature, the
 concept of system dynamics is used to develop a series of influence
 diagrams, which are then integrated to develop a conceptual causal loop
 model that is used to determine the overall causal structure of rework.
 Once an understanding of the causal structure of rework events has been
 acquired, effective strategies for rework prevention can be designed and
 implemented in order to improve project performance. This paper
 contributes to study of quality in construction by capturing the
 complexity and dynamism of those factors that influence rework and project
 performance in a holistic manner. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 505-517 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Quality Management, Rework, System Dynamics, Causal Loop Diagramming, 
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Author-Name: Aviad Shapira 
Author-X-Name-First: Aviad 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shapira 
Author-Name: Clifford Schexnayder 
Author-X-Name-First: Clifford 
Author-X-Name-Last: Schexnayder 
Title: Selection of mobile cranes for building construction projects 
Abstract:
  The complicated process of selecting cranes for construction projects can
 be divided roughly into two main phases: (1) a general decision on the
 type of crane, mobile or tower; and (2) selection of the particular model
 according to the required size and technical specification. Several
 determinants of this second phase of the selection process in a typical
 mobile crane culture were investigated through on-site interviews with
 representatives of major construction companies. Factors affecting mobile
 crane selection were identified, classified, and rated according to their
 degree of influence. The involvement in equipment planning and crane
 selection was characterized with regard to project stages and planning
 parties. The findings were analysed with a view to the changing
 participation level of each party throughout project life. The conclusions
 of the study portray a picture that is different from the common
 assumptions about mobile crane selection, with respect to both influencing
 factors and the process itself. The study underlines the weight of
 non-project-specific factors, and shows that equipment planning is not
 merely a one-time technical exercise executed by a planner, but rather a
 process carried out throughout project life by a joint effort of several
 parties. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 519-527 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Building Construction, Crane Selection, Equipment Planning, Mobile Cranes, Planning Parties, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371439 
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Author-Name: Goran Runeson 
Author-X-Name-First: Goran 
Author-X-Name-Last: Runeson 
Author-Name: Martin Loosemore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Title: Gate-keepers or judges: peer reviews in construction management 
Abstract:
  Peer review has a momentous influence upon the lives of those who seek to
 publish, upon the credibility of an academic discipline and upon the way
 it develops. It is used widely within the academic community on the
 assumption that it encourages high standards of scholarly writing by
 providing an informed, fair, reasonable and professional opinion about the
 merits of research work. This paper reports an experiment which tested the
 extent to which peer review in construction management serves this
 function. The results indicate that the outcome of the peer review process
 is not significantly different from random, and that there is little
 consistency in the reasons advanced for rejection or revision. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 529-536 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Peer Review, Publication, Research, Construction Management, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371448 
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Author-Name: Ranko Bon 
Author-X-Name-First: Ranko 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bon 
Author-Name: Talat Birgonul 
Author-X-Name-First: Talat 
Author-X-Name-Last: Birgonul 
Author-Name: Irem Ozdogan 
Author-X-Name-First: Irem 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ozdogan 
Title: An input-output analysis of the Turkish construction sector, 1973-1990: a note 
Abstract:
  Using the four input-output tables compiled in Turkey to date, the aim of
 this paper is to examine the construction sector's role in the Turkish
 economy and analyse its relationships with the other sectors of the
 national economy. Analysis results show that the share of construction in
 Gross National Product (GNP) and National Income (NI) tend to increase
 whereas the GNP share of manufacturing is relatively stable and that of
 services tend to increase after an abrupt decrease in 1985; backward
 linkage indicators and output multipliers, as well as forward linkage
 indicators and input multipliers of construction industry are stable; and
 finally, direct and total construction inputs from manufacturing show
 relative stability and those from services tend to increase in recent
 years. These findings point out the similarities between the Turkish
 construction industry and some advanced industrial countries (AICs) like
 Japan and Italy showing signs of growing 'maturity' of the Turkish
 economy. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 543-551 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Input-output Analysis, Backward Forward Linkage Indicators, Output And Input Multipliers, Turkish Construction Sector, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371169 
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Author-Name: Martin Loosemore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Title: International construction management research: cultural sensitivity in methodological design 
Abstract:
  The process of globalization is occurring in the research community as
 well as in the business community and it is increasingly likely that
 collaborative research across national boundaries will be undertaken. This
 paper is concerned with the problems inherent in this process. More
 specifically, it focuses upon data collection, conceiving it as an act of
 communication. Models of communication are used to investigate problems of
 interaction between researchers and respondents of different cultural
 backgrounds and to help in the identification of culturally sensitive
 methodological strategies. The paper concludes that current criticisms of
 construction management research methods, which are being presented from a
 global perspective, are more relevant outside a western context. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 553-561 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Research, Methodology, Communication, International, Culture, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371178 
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Author-Name: Huaming Zhai 
Author-X-Name-First: Huaming 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhai 
Author-Name: Jeffrey Russell 
Author-X-Name-First: Jeffrey 
Author-X-Name-Last: Russell 
Title: Stochastic modelling and prediction of contractor default risk 
Abstract:
  The purpose of this paper is to describe a systematic framework of
 stochastic modelling and prediction of financial default risk of
 construction contractors. Net-worth-to-asset ratio is identified as an
 index for default process modelling. The default condition is defined as
 when the ratio becomes negative the first time. A mean-reverting dynamic
 model for the contractor default process is found by statistical analysis
 and is justified by using the theory of optimal capital structure. The
 stochastic modelling of default uses the time to default as the
 fundamental random variable. A discrete time trinomial Markov chain model
 is developed to assess default risk in terms of a cumulative default
 probability function, a default probability function, and the mean and
 variance of time to default. Practical examples are given to illustrate
 the stochastic methods. A default discriminant study on a group of
 contractors and publicly traded companies validates the methods, and
 indicates a high predictability of events of default and declines of
 credit rating. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 563-576 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371187 
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Author-Name: D. G. Proverbs 
Author-X-Name-First: D. G. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Proverbs 
Author-Name: G. D. Holt 
Author-X-Name-First: G. D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Holt 
Author-Name: P. O. Olomolaiye 
Author-X-Name-First: P. O. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Olomolaiye 
Title: Construction resource/method factors influencing productivity for high rise concrete construction 
Abstract:
  Research among European countries had confirmed variance in productivity
 rates ascribed by construction planning engineers for identical
 operations. Similar differences in planned construction resource/method
 factors also had been identified. It is hypothesized that such variance
 may be due to differences in contractor preference, resulting from
 socio-economic and corporate objective impacts. Analysis of variance and
 correlation tests are used to examine this hypothesis on data obtained
 from French, German and UK contractors. Numerous construction
 resource/method factors are tested for their impact on mean productivity
 rates for principal high rise in situ concrete construction operations.
 Significant productivity rate variations are identified for reinforcement
 fixing and formwork erection, while variance in concrete placing
 productivity rates are not found to be dependent upon construction
 resource/method factors. Contractors seeking to improve productivity might
 wish to consider solutions for construction resource/method decisions that
 have been found herein to be related to higher productivity rates and (in
 some cases) lower costs. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 577-587 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Productivity Rates, In Situ Concrete Work, Resource Utilization, Construction Methods, High Rise Construction, 
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Author-Name: Ka Chi Lam 
Author-X-Name-First: Ka Chi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lam 
Author-Name: Goran Runeson 
Author-X-Name-First: Goran 
Author-X-Name-Last: Runeson 
Title: Modelling financial decisions in construction firms 
Abstract:
  Some contractors predict their corporate cash flow on the basis of
 individual contracts without considering the relationships between the
 overall before-tax profit, risks, other crucial qualitative factors, or
 the allocation of resources within the company. Moreover, some
 contractors, in predicting their cash flow, focus only on the early-start
 progress in the project and their predictions of progress are too
 pessimistic, or result in the overuse of resource in order to make up for
 delays. In the present research a decision model is established for a
 contracting firm. It provides a methodical system for construction
 financial decision-making, and a way of solving a financial decision
 problem under qualitative and fuzzy circumstances. The model can be
 applied to the management of corporate cash flow, thereby facilitating the
 minimal use of resources. The information provided by the model allows the
 planner to eliminate excess use or idleness of resources during the
 scheduling of a project. Financial forecasting may also suggest the best
 time to invest in a new project. Four projects for a medium size
 construction firm in Hong Kong were employed as case studies in order to
 evaluate the mathematical model. The cases involve two objectives:
 maximize profit margin and minimize construction risk (consider in a
 qualitative factor). The model leads to a compromise optimal schedule that
 provides the contracting firm with the optimal schedule for achieving
 optimal profit and construction risk by making optimal use of the
 contractor's resources. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 589-602 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Fuzzy, Qualitative, Multiple-objectives, Cash Flow, Optimization, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371204 
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Author-Name: Wei Lo 
Author-X-Name-First: Wei 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lo 
Author-Name: Raymond Krizek 
Author-X-Name-First: Raymond 
Author-X-Name-Last: Krizek 
Author-Name: Ahmad Hadavi 
Author-X-Name-First: Ahmad 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hadavi 
Title: Effects of high prequalification requirements 
Abstract:
  When designing a set of prequalification requirements, the first
 objective is to select the basic factors that are deemed appropriate to
 scrutinize, and the second objective is to establish the threshold for
 each of these factors to evaluate the capability and capacity of the
 bidders on a given project; together, these factors and the limits imposed
 on each constitute the basis for qualifying or disqualifying each of the
 bidders. To obtain the desired prequalification results and the consequent
 quality delivery of a project, both selecting the factors and determining
 the limits for each factor are crucial and must be given careful attention
 with due consideration of the prevailing environment (including market
 conditions, deadlines, need for technology transfer, etc.). In this study
 it was found that an improper design of prequalification requirements
 seriously affected the progress and cost of projects, provided
 opportunities for collusion, and encouraged the obtaining of contracts
 through improper practices. Based on an analysis of data from 30 Taipei
 Mass Rapid Transit projects, together with information gleaned from
 numerous interviews with contractors, consultants, and clients, it is
 shown that a risk-taking attitude by the Government and the establishment
 of relatively low prequalification requirements would be more conducive to
 achieving a desirable balance among (a) satisfying the schedule and
 sequence of contracting, (b) obtaining lower prices by an increase in
 competition, (c) procuring the timely delivery of a quality project, and
 (d) fostering the growth of local contractors. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 603-612 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Prequalification Requirements, Taipei Mass Rapid Transit, Economic Development, Government Policies, Growth Of Local Contractors, 
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Author-Name: Malik Ranasinghe 
Author-X-Name-First: Malik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ranasinghe 
Title: Private sector participation in infrastructure projects: a methodology to analyse viability of BOT 
Abstract:
  Many developing countries are now attempting to finance new
 infrastructure projects through private sector participation. This paper
 outlines a methodology based on financial and risk analyses that a
 government or a government utility can use to analyse the viability of
 private sector participation in new infrastructure projects. The water
 supply projects in Sri Lanka are used for the case study to outline the
 methodology. Financial analyses of a bulk water supply project and a water
 distribution project are carried out to estimate subsidy percentages that
 are required to make the projects viable, using a model developed for the
 investment analysis of all types of infrastructure project. This analysis
 looks at four pricing options for the bulk supply project, and sixteen
 procurement options for the distribution project, from the view point of
 the utility, for three cases of non-revenue water (35% as base case, 50%
 and 25% as extreme cases). The risk analysis takes into account the risk
 and uncertainty in non-revenue water, cost and demand estimates, rate of
 debt and forecasts of escalation. These analyses show that the best option
 for the utility is to obtain both bulk supply and distribution projects
 through private sector participation using BOT arrangements. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 613-623 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Infrastructure, Bot, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Water Supply, Utility, Investments, Developing Countries, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371222 
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Author-Name: Raymond Tse 
Author-X-Name-First: Raymond 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tse 
Author-Name: C. W. Ho 
Author-X-Name-First: C. W. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ho 
Author-Name: S. Ganesan 
Author-X-Name-First: S. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ganesan 
Title: Matching housing supply and demand: an empirical study of Hong Kong's market 
Abstract:
  This paper has the objective of improving on the issue of forecasting new
 housing construction, and highlights differences between space demand and
 investment demand in housing markets. Further, it indicates how these
 differences will affect construction decisions. The first step is to
 identify the factors associated with estimating residential property
 prices in Hong Kong, based on a demand-supply adjustment process.
 Specifically, this study examines the role of population growth,
 transaction volume, inflation and interest rate in determining house
 prices. Second, based on these estimations, a methodology is developed to
 estimate the investment demand schedule and new construction of
 residential property. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 625-633 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Construction, Transaction Volume, Housing Demand, House Price, Hong Kong, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371231 
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Author-Name: John Gunner 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gunner 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Title: Comparative analysis of pre-bid forecasting of building prices based on Singapore data 
Abstract:
  An analysis is described of a sample of pre-bid forecasts for 181
 Singapore building contracts awarded between 1980 and 1991 in comparison
 with previous research results in this topic. Despite the apparent
 contradictions that occur between findings, it is shown that such
 differences could be illusionary due to a general lack of reported
 significance levels together with, in some cases, small sample sizes. As a
 result it is suggested that a general commonality in outcomes may exist in
 the form of a single underlying variable. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 635-646 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Accuracy, Building, Estimating, Pre-bid Estimates, Statistical Analysis, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371240 
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Author-Name: Mohammed Al-Khalil 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohammed 
Author-X-Name-Last: Al-Khalil 
Author-Name: Mohammed Al-Ghafly 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohammed 
Author-X-Name-Last: Al-Ghafly 
Title: Important causes of delay in public utility projects in Saudi Arabia 
Abstract:
  This study was conducted to determine the most important causes of delay
 in public utility projects, based on the frequency and severity of the
 causes. A survey of randomly selected samples of contractors, consultants,
 and owners was carried out to assess the frequency of occurrence and the
 severity of impact of sixty potential delay causes. A frequency index and
 a severity index were determined for each cause. An importance index for
 each cause was then computed as the product of the frequency and severity
 indices. The results showed that the three parties surveyed generally
 agree on the importance ranking of delay causes. The causes were grouped
 also into six major categories of delay. The analysis showed lack of
 agreement among the parties on the ranking of the major categories of
 delay. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 647-655 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Claims, Delay, Utility Projects, Time, Saudi Arabia, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371259 
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Author-Name: Low Sui Pheng 
Author-X-Name-First: Low Sui 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pheng 
Author-Name: Mok Sze Hui 
Author-X-Name-First: Mok Sze 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hui 
Title: The application of JIT philosophy to construction: a case study in site layout 
Abstract:
  The just-in-time (JIT) philosophy has been used in the manufacturing
 industry for some forty to fifty years. This system increased not only the
 productivity of the industry but also the quality of its products.
 Explorative studies have been completed in recent years to see how JIT can
 be applied into the construction industry to reap the benefits of the
 system. Most of these studies have concluded that it is possible to apply
 the techniques of JIT in the construction industry with some
 modifications. Taking into consideration that one of the key components of
 site management is concerned with waste management (i.e. bringing wastage
 down to the minimum), this study focuses on applying JIT for site layout
 to improve productivity and quality. By eliminating waste on site,
 controlling the movement of inventory coming into the site and within the
 site, and controlling the usage of mechanized plant and equipment, smooth
 work flow can be achieved. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 657-668 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Just-in-time;Construction Management;Site Layout;Productivity;Quality, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371268 
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Author-Name: John Miller 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Miller 
Author-Name: Roger Evje 
Author-X-Name-First: Roger 
Author-X-Name-Last: Evje 
Title: The practical application of delivery methods to project portfolios 
Abstract:
  The rebirth of design-build, design-build-operate, and
 build-operate-transfer as viable alternatives for the delivery of major
 capital projects is symptomatic of dynamic changes in the relationship
 between producers and clients throughout the construction industry. In the
 private sector, these delivery methods offer clients the chance to shift
 emphasis towards core functions and away from real estate development and
 operations. In the public sector, where capital budgets are constrained,
 delivery alternatives offer clients the chance to combine construction
 skills and technology to meet infrastructure needs in innovative ways.
 However, for those clients with numerous facilities and a steady flow of
 projects over long periods of time, a critical problem is emerging: how to
 effectively match each project in the portfolio to a preferred delivery
 method. This paper presents a tool called CHOICES&#xa9;&#x2122;, which
 permits convenient comparisons of alternative delivery scenarios for a
 portfolio of capital projects and services. CHOICES&#xa9;&#x2122; is
 designed to help formulate a portfolio infrastructure strategy, test that
 strategy, and adjust it to meet strategic goals within capital
 constraints. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 669-677 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Portfolio Management, Project Delivery Methods, Procurement, Choices Tm, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371277 
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Author-Name: Jean Jinghan Chen 
Author-X-Name-First: Jean Jinghan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen 
Author-Name: David Chambers 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chambers 
Title: Sustainability and the impact of Chinese policy initiatives upon construction 
Abstract:
  The environment has been perceived as an international issue, and ways of
 attaining sustainability are becoming important for countries seeking
 sustainable development. The international community has been active in
 developing policy frameworks towards achieving the sustainability, such as
 an ecological modernization approach and environment assessment.
 Developing countries deserve special attention in the effort to make
 sustainability an operative criterion in their development activities.
 Given the difficulties that developing countries are facing, their
 perceptions of the concept and principles of sustainability differ in
 various contexts from those of developed countries, and the attainment of
 sustainability is much more difficult. Therefore, the establishment of a
 global partnership is important for the vision of sustainability to be
 realized and operationalized in the world. The current stage of economic
 development in China provides an opportunity to incorporate environmental
 provisions into the national development strategies from a relatively
 early stage, rather than attempt retrofit to strategies. However, at
 present China's policy initiatives expressed in its Agenda 21 remains only
 a visionary concept. A comprehensive policy framework and realistic
 implementation measures are needed. The environmental impacts of the
 construction industry are extensive, particularly in developing countries.
 However, as in many developing countries, China's sustainable construction
 is still at its primary stage and current practice is unsatisfactory. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 679-687 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Sustainable Development, Policy, Construction, China, 
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Author-Name: M. Loosemore 
Author-X-Name-First: M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Title: Responsibility, power and construction conflict 
Abstract:
  Responsibilities in construction projects are not entirely predetermined
 by construction contracts. Many emerge arbitrarily from the resolution of
 power struggles between opposing interest groups who are trying to
 minimize their exposure to an unexpected resourcing demand. These
 struggles contain the seeds of conflict because those with relatively
 little power tend to emerge with relatively high levels of responsibility.
 For the weak, this inequality causes financial strain, anxiety,
 resentment, frustration and malevolence. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 699-709 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Conflict, Responsibility, Power, Risk, Authority, Contracts, Behaviour, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371042 
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Author-Name: Neil Eldin 
Author-X-Name-First: Neil 
Author-X-Name-Last: Eldin 
Title: Impact of employee, management, and process issues on constructability implementation 
Abstract:
  This paper reports the findings of a study that examined five projects in
 which implementation of constructability concepts was viewed as a schedule
 reduction tool. The study attempted to determine the benefits, success
 factors, and implementation barriers across the case studies. The data
 suggested that adopting constructability concepts has the potential for
 significantly reducing the project delivery time compared with the
 historical performance of the participating companies. Success factors,
 implementation barriers, and lessons learned were viewed as management,
 employee, and process-related issues. These issues were ranked further
 according to their apparent significance in the cases studied. When such a
 ranking is verified by additional studies, the efforts of present and
 future implementations will focus on the issues that yield the highest
 payoffs. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 711-720 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Constructability, Schedule Reduction Tools, Value Engineering, Project Management, Project Delivery, Time, Time To Market, Schedule Compression, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371051 
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Author-Name: Awad Hanna 
Author-X-Name-First: Awad 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hanna 
Author-Name: Jeffrey Russell 
Author-X-Name-First: Jeffrey 
Author-X-Name-Last: Russell 
Author-Name: Paul Vandenberg 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Vandenberg 
Title: The impact of change orders on mechanical construction labour efficiency 
Abstract:
  Change orders impact many areas of a construction project. However, the
 impacts that change orders have on labour efficiency are much harder to
 quantify than other impacts and therefore are a significant risk to
 contractors. Little research has been completed in the past quantifying
 these impacts, so disputes are common between owners and contractors
 regarding the actual cost of change. This study used data from 43 projects
 to develop a linear regression model that predicts the impact of change
 orders on labour efficiency. The input factors needed for the model are
 (1) total actual project hours, (2) total estimated change hours, (3)
 impact classification, and (4) timing of change. The model calculates the
 labour loss in efficiency for a particular project so that owners and
 contractors will better understand the true impact of change on labour
 efficiency. The research is limited to the mechanical trade, but does
 include specific work in plumbing, HVAC, process piping, and fire
 protection. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 721-730 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Labour Efficiency, Productivity, Impacts, Change Orders, Mechanical Contractors, 
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Author-Name: K. Yogeswaran 
Author-X-Name-First: K. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yogeswaran 
Author-Name: M. M. Kumaraswamy 
Author-X-Name-First: M. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kumaraswamy 
Title: To instruct or not? The engineer's dilemma 
Abstract:
  A recent research project explored the sources of relatively higher value
 and/or more frequent construction claims in civil engineering projects in
 Hong Kong. Fourteen common sources of claims were cited to seek views from
 the industry as to the perceived frequencies, magnitudes and
 avoidabilities of claims from such sources. One of the significant sources
 was identified as 'instructions not being issued', with reference to the
 provision in most standard civil engineering contracts that 'the engineer'
 shall issue necessary instructions for the purposes of completion of the
 Works. The study reported here focuses on the possible responses of 'the
 engineer' when the contractor requests instructions/information. Also the
 study examines the possible generation of construction claims therefrom.
 Eleven practitioners who were familiar with such matters were issued a
 questionnaire which described ten typical construction problem scenarios
 (cases) where contractors may request instructions. The responses are
 summarized and the basis for reaching each of these decisions is analysed.
 An example of the eleven detailed responses to one of the cases is
 presented to demonstrate the divergence of perceptions on each issue and
 the consequent different recommendations. Strategies to minimize the
 claims and disputes arising from such scenarios are developed, based on
 resolving the evident conflicts between the reasons for such divergences. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 731-743 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Claims, Sources, Minimize, Instructions, Hong Kong, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371079 
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Author-Name: A. H. Boussabaine 
Author-X-Name-First: A. H. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Boussabaine 
Author-Name: Taha Elhag 
Author-X-Name-First: Taha 
Author-X-Name-Last: Elhag 
Title: Applying fuzzy techniques to cash flow analysis 
Abstract:
  Construction managers are interested in the direction of movement of cash
 flow at valuation periods rather than its forecast value, and fuzzy set
 theory applied to decision making might help in this process. Fuzzy models
 are particularly suited to making decisions involving new technologies
 where uncertainties inherent in the situation are complex. The problem of
 healthy cash flow at valuation periods relates to the proper estimation of
 cash in and out flows and project progress. The paper presents an
 alternative approach to cash flow analysis for construction projects. This
 project is based on the assumption that cash flow at particular valuation
 stages of a project is ambiguous. The paper discusses the weaknesses of
 existing methods for cash flow and establishes the need for an alternative
 approach. Using an example of 30 cash flow curves, the advantage of fuzzy
 cash flow analysis is demonstrated. Results of the analysis are presented
 and discussed. The model can be used to analyse the cash flow curve of
 projects at any progress period to make sure it is reasonable. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 745-755 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Fuzzy, Cash Flow, Valuation, Fuzzy Techniques, Progress, 
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Author-Name: Penny Brooker 
Author-X-Name-First: Penny 
Author-X-Name-Last: Brooker 
Title: Survey of construction lawyers' attitudes and practice in the use of ADR in contractors' disputes 
Abstract:
  Continuing a survey of contractors' perceptions about alternative dispute
 resolution (ADR) this paper seeks to report an investigation of the level
 of involvement of legal advisors to the construction industry in the
 dispute resolution process and the perceptions that legal professionals
 have about the use of ADR in construction disputes. The research findings
 are that contractors are likely to involve lawyers in the dispute
 resolution procedure, particularly when disputes concern a legal issue,
 when the parties to the dispute are entrenched in their argument, or when
 the other party insists on using legal professional assistance. In these
 defined circumstances, legal advisors will be influential in determining
 the potential use of ADR. The paper concludes that lawyers are unlikely to
 recommend ADR for most disputes between contractors, particularly if the
 dispute resolution process is perceived to involve the use of delay by
 main contractors, if the parties are fixed in their arguments or if they
 are exhibiting adversarial behaviour in their approach to the dispute. In
 these circumstances lawyers and their clients prefer the force of the
 formal systems over conciliatory ADR procedures. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 757-765 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Contractors, Dispute Resolution, Lawyers, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371097 
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Author-Name: Sou-Sen Leu 
Author-X-Name-First: Sou-Sen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leu 
Author-Name: Chung-Huei Yang 
Author-X-Name-First: Chung-Huei 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yang 
Title: A genetic-algorithm-based resource-constrained construction scheduling system 
Abstract:
  Resources for construction activities are limited in the real
 construction world. To avoid waste and shortage of resources on a
 construction jobsite, scheduling must include resource allocation. A new
 resourceconstrained construction scheduling system is proposed in this
 paper. A GA-based searching technique is adopted in the system. In this
 paper, new GA crossover and mutation operators, UX3 and UM3, are
 presented. These new operators overcome the drawback of traditional GA
 operators for sequencing problems. The system effectively can provide the
 optimal combination of construction duration, resource quantities and
 minimum project duration under the constraint of limited resources. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 767-776 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Resource Constraint, Genetic Algorithms, Scheduling, Resource Allocation, Multiple-objective, Programming, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371105 
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Author-Name: R. Roy 
Author-X-Name-First: R. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Roy 
Author-Name: S. P. Cochrane 
Author-X-Name-First: S. P. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cochrane 
Title: Development of a customer focused strategy in speculative house building 
Abstract:
  The UK housing industry has been slow to adopt new working practices
 which have brought improvements in product quality and customer focused
 operations to many sectors of manufacturing industry. Instead, the
 dominant business driver has been land and house price inflation, with the
 market characterized by pronounced boom-and-bust cycles. Reports on the
 sector often have highlighted the need for research and action aimed at
 bringing about fundamental changes in its operations, both to satisfy
 social needs and benefit the companies in the industry. This paper
 examines the drivers needed for implementing new customer focused business
 processes in the sector. Of particular importance is the development of a
 product strategy based on an understanding and analysis of the market.
 Results are presented from a large market survey that was carried out, and
 their implications for the industry are discussed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 777-787 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: House Building, Strategy, Product Development, Mass Customization, Market Research, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371114 
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Author-Name: Campbell Fraser 
Author-X-Name-First: Campbell 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fraser 
Title: A non-results-based effectiveness index for construction site managers 
Abstract:
  A method is presented for non-results-based effectiveness indexing of
 construction site managers (CSMs). The 52 competence element index is
 based on previous research on construction-specific competency elements
 and stakeholder assessment systems. The method was qualitatively assessed
 through industry focus groups and quantitatively validated through an
 empirical study. The performance of 61 Australian CSMs was evaluated by
 329 peers, superiors and subordinates. The measurement tool successfully
 measured each individual's level of ability on each competence element and
 produced an individual effectiveness score for each CSM. The application
 of the method resulted in the identification of three levels of
 effectiveness: a distinct and homogeneous 'elite' group of very effective
 CSMs; a very low performing control group of former CSMs; and a group of
 CSMs that are adequately effective. The development and validation of the
 method are provided, plus some insights into the characteristics of each
 of the groups identified. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 789-798 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Site Managers, Effectiveness, Competence, Index, Stakeholders, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371123 
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Author-Name: Abdulaziz Bubshait 
Author-X-Name-First: Abdulaziz 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bubshait 
Author-Name: Gulam Farooq 
Author-X-Name-First: Gulam 
Author-X-Name-Last: Farooq 
Author-Name: M. Osama Jannadi 
Author-X-Name-First: M. Osama 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jannadi 
Author-Name: Sadi Assaf 
Author-X-Name-First: Sadi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Assaf 
Title: Quality practices in design organizations 
Abstract:
  Design organizations play a major role in the construction industry: they
 are the media that transfer the requirements of the client to the
 contractor and ensure that they are met. Thus they need to provide a high
 quality of service to ensure that their client's project achieves the best
 possible standards of cost, time and quality. Seventy quality practices
 (QP) were identified as having a bearing on the quality of service
 provided by the local design organizations. These quality practices were
 grouped into fifteen sections termed quality sections (QS). The prevalence
 of these practices among the local design organizations was surveyed and
 determined. The results indicate a significant need for improvement in the
 quality sections 'working relationship', 'employee training and
 education', and 'performance quality audit'. The study reveals the need
 for the establishment of a design code, and evaluation standards for local
 design organizations. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 799-809 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 17 
Year: 1999 
Keywords: Design Organizations, Quality Practices, Saudi Arabia, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461999371132 
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Author-Name: G. J. Treloar 
Author-X-Name-First: G. J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Treloar 
Author-Name: P. E. D. Love 
Author-X-Name-First: P. E. D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Love 
Author-Name: O. O. Faniran 
Author-X-Name-First: O. O. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Faniran 
Author-Name: U. Iyer-Raniga 
Author-X-Name-First: U. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Iyer-Raniga 
Title: A hybrid life cycle assessment method for construction 
Abstract:
  Life cycle assessments (LCAs) are used to evaluate the environmental
 impacts attributable to products and processes. For construction projects,
 LCAs can be used to assess the pollution associated with the manufacture
 of building materials for the construction process. Despite the
 reliability of traditional LCA data, many upstream processes are excluded,
 which adversely affects overall reliability. Input-output analysis is
 systemically complete, but is subject to inherent errors when applied to
 the LCA of specific products. Analysis of an input-output LCA model
 provides a basis for more informed decision making regarding processes
 which can be ignored during the collection of traditional LCA data. This
 paper proposes a hybrid LCA method for construction in which national
 input-output data fill those 'gaps' not accounted for by traditional LCA
 data. Regardless of the level of detail at which data are collected, LCAs
 can now be performed at similar overall levels of framework completeness. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 5-9 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Life Cycle Assessment, Input-output Analysis, Hybrid Lca, Construction, 
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Author-Name: Will Hughes 
Author-X-Name-First: Will 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hughes 
Author-Name: Patricia Hillebrandt 
Author-X-Name-First: Patricia 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hillebrandt 
Author-Name: John Murdoch 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Murdoch 
Title: The impact of contract duration on the cost of cash retention 
Abstract:
  Cash retention is a common means of protecting an employer from a
 contractor's insolvency as well as ensuring that contractors finish the
 work that they start. Similarly, contractors withhold part of payments due
 to their sub-contractors. Larger contracts tend to be subjected to smaller
 rates of retention. By calculating the cost of retention as an amount per
 year of a contract, it is shown that retention is far more expensive for
 firms whose work consists of short contracts. The extra cost is multiplied
 when the final payment is delayed, as it often is for those whose work
 takes place at the beginning of a project. This may explain why it is that
 main contractors are a lot less interested than sub-contractors in
 alternatives to cash retention, such as retention bonds. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 11-14 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Bonds, Cash Flow, Contract, Finance, Retention, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900370906 
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Author-Name: David Arditi 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Arditi 
Author-Name: Krishna Mochtar 
Author-X-Name-First: Krishna 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mochtar 
Title: Trends in productivity improvement in the US construction industry 
Abstract:
  Surveys of the top 400 US contractors were conducted in 1979, 1983 and
 1993 to identify the areas with potential for productivity improvement in
 the construction industry. The trends in the findings of these surveys are
 observed and interpreted. The results indicate that cost control,
 scheduling, design practices, labour training, and quality control are the
 functions that consistently over the years are perceived as having
 considerable room for productivity improvement, whereas materials
 packaging and foreign developments in construction technologies are
 perceived consistently as functions that do not have much effect on
 improving construction productivity. The functions that were identified as
 needing more improvement in 1993 compared with the previous surveys were
 prefabrication, new materials, value engineering, specifications, labour
 availability, labour training, and quality control, whereas those that
 were identified as needing less improvement than in the previous surveys
 were field inspection and labour contract agreements. Also, respondents
 indicated consistently over the years that they are willing to participate
 in activities related to improving construction productivity but are not
 interested in funding any such activities. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 15-27 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Construction Productivity, Construction Industry, Productivity Trends, Usa, 
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Author-Name: Campbell Fraser 
Author-X-Name-First: Campbell 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fraser 
Title: The influence of personal characteristics on effectiveness of construction site managers 
Abstract:
  It has been suggested that construction site managers' career progression
 may be affected because of the existence of certain personal
 characteristics that conform to industry stereotypes. These stereotypes
 need to be identified and examined in a systematic manner to ensure that
 the rationality of human resource management policy is indeed justifiable.
 A set of 26 personal characteristics believed to influence the
 effectiveness of construction site managers is identified by senior
 construction managers using the nominal group technique. These
 characteristics are tested for correlation with effectiveness using a
 non-results-based effectiveness index. A questionnaire survey was
 completed by 61 site managers for this purpose. The results suggest that
 of 26 identified personal factors believed to be important the only ones
 which may actually be related to effectiveness are: involvement in
 continuing professional development, number of firms worked for, use of
 addictive substances, education level, membership of professional bodies,
 job satisfaction, motivation level, career aspiration, stress level,
 leadership style and the need to work. The findings will assist those
 recruiting, retaining or promoting site managers to make a more informed
 judgement of key factors influencing effectiveness. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 29-36 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Site Management, Effectiveness, Influences, Personal Characteristics, 
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Author-Name: Anthony Walker 
Author-X-Name-First: Anthony 
Author-X-Name-Last: Walker 
Author-Name: Robert Newcombe 
Author-X-Name-First: Robert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Newcombe 
Title: The positive use of power on a major construction project 
Abstract:
  Although reasonably well developed in the general management literature,
 the source and use of power in organizations has received little attention
 in relation to its effect on the management of construction projects. This
 paper reviews the literature on power and its relationship to both formal
 and informal authority, and its manifestation as organizational politics,
 and relates them to construction projects in general. Reward, coercive,
 expert and referent (prestige) power and the role of resources are covered
 in this general review. A closer examination is then made of power through
 a case study of the development of the Hong Kong University of Science and
 Technology, which identifies the positive use of power and its
 implications for the outcome of the project. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 37-44 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Authority, Power, Project Organization, Hong Kong, Case Study, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900370933 
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Author-Name: Jae-Chan Kim 
Author-X-Name-First: Jae-Chan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kim 
Author-Name: Dae-Ho Kim 
Author-X-Name-First: Dae-Ho 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kim 
Author-Name: Jae-Jun Kim 
Author-X-Name-First: Jae-Jun 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kim 
Author-Name: Jong-Suk Ye 
Author-X-Name-First: Jong-Suk 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ye 
Author-Name: Hyun-Soo Lee 
Author-X-Name-First: Hyun-Soo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lee 
Title: Segmenting the Korean housing market using multiple discriminant analysis 
Abstract:
  The business environment of the Korean housing industry has changed
 recently from a supplier's market to a buyer's. Establishing and
 implementing proper marketing strategies has increasingly become an
 important part of the managerial process. This research attempts to offer
 a characteristics profile and a forecasting model that classify the
 housing purchase consumers into three groups: a single-family housing
 purchase group, an apartment housing purchase group, and a non-purchase
 group. These groups can be classified and predicted by using the
 discriminant function: a linear combination of demographic,
 socio-economic, and residential characteristics. Findings in this research
 can provide valuable information for future efforts in identifying
 distinct target segments of the Korean housing market. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 45-54 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Korean Housing Industry, Market Segmentation, Target Marketing Strategy, Multiple Discriminant Analysis, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900370942 
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Author-Name: Naomi Garnett 
Author-X-Name-First: Naomi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Garnett 
Author-Name: Simone Pickrell 
Author-X-Name-First: Simone 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pickrell 
Title: Benchmarking for construction: theory and practice 
Abstract:
  The UK construction industry has identified benchmarking as one of a
 number of initiatives to assist in the drive for major improvements in
 efficiency and economy. At the outset, the industry struggled to see how a
 technique based upon comparison of similar goods and processes could be
 used effectively in a project based industry where products, processes and
 teams changed regularly. This paper discusses the development and testing
 of a benchmarking model and study methodology for use in construction. The
 model was derived from an extensive literature review which considered the
 underlying theoretical basis of benchmarking. The case is made that, to be
 successful, the benchmarking process is as important as the benchmarks
 themselves, and that it is based upon constructivist foundations, rather
 than positivist. As such, any methodology for undertaking benchmarking
 must take place in a similar vein, i.e. be interactive, team based and
 flexible but with an underlying rigour provided by the benchmarking model.
 The paper outlines two case studies to test the benchmarking model and
 study methodology, discusses the learning and benefits that accrued and
 introduces further developments. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 55-63 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Benchmarking Methodology, Process Mapping, Case Studies, Social Constructivism, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900370951 
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Author-Name: David Edwards 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Edwards 
Author-Name: Gary Holt 
Author-X-Name-First: Gary 
Author-X-Name-Last: Holt 
Author-Name: Frank Harris 
Author-X-Name-First: Frank 
Author-X-Name-Last: Harris 
Title: A model for predicting plant maintenance costs 
Abstract:
  A model is presented that predicts the total cost of plant maintenance
 (i.e. direct cost of maintenance plus indirect cost of lost production)
 and is derived studying a random sample of tracked hydraulic excavators.
 Analysis is based on the machine history file data of 33 plant items,
 modelled using multiple regression (MR) analysis. Validation of the model
 was determined via the combination of an observed high R 2 at 0.94 and
 various statistical tests which confirmed the prerequisites of a rigorous
 MR analysis. Machine weight, type of industry and company attitude towards
 predictive maintenance were found to be the best predictor variables of
 total plant maintenance cost. The paper also discusses reasons underlying
 the inclusion of predictor variables in the final model, and concludes
 with clear directions for future research in this field. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 65-75 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Plant Maintenance Cost, Tracked Hydraulic Excavators, Construction Plant, Plant Downtime, 
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Author-Name: Akintola Akintoye 
Author-X-Name-First: Akintola 
Author-X-Name-Last: Akintoye 
Title: Analysis of factors influencing project cost estimating practice 
Abstract:
  Although extensive research has been undertaken on factors influencing
 the decision to tender and mark-up and tender price determination for
 construction projects, very little of this research contains information
 appropriate to the factors involved in costing construction projects. The
 object of this study was to gain an understanding of the factors
 influencing contractors' cost estimating practice. This was achieved
 through a comparative study of eighty-four UK contractors classified into
 four categories, namely, very small, small, medium and large firms. The
 initial analysis of the 24 factors considered in the study shows that the
 main factors relevant to cost estimating practice are complexity of the
 project, scale and scope of construction, market conditions, method of
 construction, site constraints, client's financial position, buildability
 and location of the project. Analysis of variance, which tests the null
 hypothesis that the opinions of the four categories of companies are not
 significantly different, shows that except for the procurement route and
 contractual arrangement factor there is no difference of opinion, at the
 5% significance level, on the factors influencing cost estimating. Further
 analysis, based on a factor analysis technique, shows that the variables
 could be grouped into seven factors; the most important factor grouping
 being project complexity followed by technological requirements, project
 information, project team requirement, contract requirement, project
 duration and, finally, market requirement. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 77-89 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Cost Estimate, Factor Analysis, Tendering, Cost Estimators, 
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Author-Name: Ron Craig 
Author-X-Name-First: Ron 
Author-X-Name-Last: Craig 
Title: Re-engineering the tender code for construction works 
Abstract:
  The UK's NJCC Code of Procedure for Single Stage Selective Tendering (now
 withdrawn) and its successor, the CIB's Code of Practice for the Selection
 of Main Contractors are criticized in the light of decisions of the common
 law courts with regard to regulation of the tendering process. It is
 argued that a new 'Tendering Code' should be produced in the style and
 format of a contract document which reflects not only the statutory
 regulation imposed on public bodies, but common law decisions of the
 courts. The nature of this tendering contract is explained as a means of
 regulating the tendering process. Issues discussed are: dealing with
 errors and irregularities found in tenders; dealing with non-compliant
 tenders; dealing with tender withdrawal prior to its acceptance or
 rejection; making provisions as to time for submission of tenders and
 dealing with late tenders; making provision for submission of tender by
 fax or other electronic means; making provision for evaluation of tenders
 received; and imposing or negotiating reductions in price with tenderers
 prior to acceptance. The paper concludes that the common law obligations
 placed on the owner to treat all tenderers equally and fairly and to apply
 the tender conditions when evaluating tenders and awarding contracts seems
 to be good common sense and of commercial advantage, not only to the
 immediate parties concerned but also to the wider community. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 91-100 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Tendering, Contract, Fair-dealing, Equality Of Opportunity, Law, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900370988 
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Author-Name: Anna Zarkada-Fraser 
Author-X-Name-First: Anna 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zarkada-Fraser 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Title: Decisions with moral content: collusion 
Abstract:
  Morality is fast becoming an integral part of the mandate for business
 through both societal and regulatory pressures. Collusive tendering is one
 of the moral choices facing decision-makers in the construction industry.
 This paper describes an empirical investigation of the attitudes and
 behavioural intent towards collusive tendering of key individuals in the
 tendering process. It also explores the factors that determine these
 attitudes. The results of the empirical investigation indicate that there
 is a minority of decision-makers that admit they would consider
 participating in some form of collusive tendering agreement under certain
 circumstances. These people form a distinct group in their demographic as
 well as decision-making profile. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 101-111 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Tendering, Moral Decision Making, Ethics, Collusion, Australia, 
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Author-Name: Sandra Fielden 
Author-X-Name-First: Sandra 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fielden 
Author-Name: Marilyn Davidson 
Author-X-Name-First: Marilyn 
Author-X-Name-Last: Davidson 
Author-Name: Andrew Gale 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gale 
Author-Name: Caroline Davey 
Author-X-Name-First: Caroline 
Author-X-Name-Last: Davey 
Title: Women in construction: the untapped resource 
Abstract:
  Currently there are over 11 million women employed in the UK, accounting
 for 49.5% of the workforce. However, despite increases in the number of
 women employed in the construction industry over the past decade, they
 still constitute only 13% of the industry's workforce. This means that
 construction continues to be the most male dominated of all the major
 industrial groups. A review is presented of the literature relating to the
 current position of women in the construction industry. It identifies and
 examines the barriers preventing women's entry into the industry, the
 subsequent barriers faced by those working within the construction
 industry, and initiatives committed to promoting equality for women and
 men in construction. These barriers arise from a number of sources
 including: the construction industry's image; career knowledge amongst
 children and adults; selection criteria and male dominated courses;
 recruitment practices and procedures; sexist attitudes; male dominated
 culture; and the work environment. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 113-121 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Women, Construction, Equality, Barriers, Initiatives, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900371004 
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Author-Name: Wong Kwok-Chun 
Author-X-Name-First: Wong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kwok-Chun 
Author-Name: Anthony Walker 
Author-X-Name-First: Anthony 
Author-X-Name-Last: Walker 
Title: Property rights implications of public-private joint ventures 
Abstract:
  When a public institution contracts with a developer for a co-development
 project, there are two main options for arrangements: the equity or the
 cooperative joint venture. Equity is basically a shareholding arrangement,
 whereby inputs are valued at market worth in exchange for respective
 shares of ownership of the joint development. Under cooperative joint
 ventures, however, shares of ownership are not necessarily based on the
 values of the inputs. The partners simply draw up a contract that defines
 the inputs and apportions the outputs of the joint development. This paper
 argues that a cooperative joint venture between a public institution and a
 private developer is basically an arrangement to reduce dissipation of
 rent under public ownership. Unlike the equity arrangement, cooperative
 joint ventures necessarily lead to an apparent transfer of shares from the
 public institution to the private developer. Evidence found thus far in
 Hong Kong and China is consistent with this hypothesis. Variations of the
 cooperative joint venture are discussed together with examples. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 131-138 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Property Rights, Joint Ventures, China, Hong Kong, Rent, Public Ownership, Developers, 
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Author-Name: P. E. D. Love 
Author-X-Name-First: P. E. D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Love 
Author-Name: H. Li 
Author-X-Name-First: H. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Title: Overcoming the problems associated with quality certification 
Abstract:
  Serendipitous findings are reported from an on-going research project
 that seeks to determine the effectiveness of quality assurance systems
 certified under the ISO 9000 series in Australian contracting
 organizations. In Australia, certification has become mandatory for all
 organizations wishing to do business with government agencies and major
 private companies. While certification was designed so that purchasers
 could have confidence in the quality of the vendor's product or service,
 not all organizations have been able to implement certification processes
 in a way that supports this original intent. Instead, most construction
 organizations have opted to go through the motions without an underlying
 sustainable continuous improvement philosophy. They simply wish to gain
 marketing benefits, while others have been overcome by the mass of
 paperwork required for achieving the quality 'seal of approval'. This
 paper uses a case study to examine the experiences of a major building and
 engineering contractor threatened by the paperwork dilemma. However, by
 adopting a radical shift in the management of the certification programme
 the contractor was able to implement a quality system that reduced rework
 significantly and brought about marketing benefits. This case study is
 used to present a company's experiences in solving problems associated
 with the certification process, and offers a learning opportunity for
 other organizations facing similar difficulties. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 139-149 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Quality Certification, Iso 9000, Documentation, Rework, Continuous Improvement, 
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Author-Name: Roberto Pietroforte 
Author-X-Name-First: Roberto 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pietroforte 
Author-Name: Ranko Bon 
Author-X-Name-First: Ranko 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bon 
Author-Name: Tullio Gregori 
Author-X-Name-First: Tullio 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gregori 
Title: Regional development and construction in Italy: an input-output analysis, 1959-1992 
Abstract:
  Using two sets of input-output tables, this paper analyses the role of
 the construction sector in the North and South regions of Italy, from 1959
 to 1992. As expected, the sector has had differing impacts on the two
 regional economies over the years. In the highly developed North its
 importance has been declining, similarly to the case of other highly
 developed countries. In the less developed South, instead, construction
 has a relatively higher propulsive role in the creation of goods and
 income. This role is significantly diminished since most of the
 construction inputs are imported. Some differences are reported in the
 sector's input and output profiles of the two regions. From the
 technological and organizational points of view, in the South construction
 projects appear to be less complex than those in the North. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 151-159 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Input-output Analysis, Backward And Forward Linkage Indicators, Construction Technology, Construction, Economic Development, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900370780 
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Author-Name: Akintola Akintoye 
Author-X-Name-First: Akintola 
Author-X-Name-Last: Akintoye 
Author-Name: Eamon Fitzgerald 
Author-X-Name-First: Eamon 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fitzgerald 
Title: A survey of current cost estimating practices in the UK 
Abstract:
  The results are documented of an investigation into current cost
 estimating practices of contractors for construction projects. A
 questionnaire survey of contractors was undertaken, in which the
 respondents are classified into four groups based on their turnover
 namely: very small, small, medium and large firms. The survey indicates
 that contractors, irrespective of size, continue to undertake cost
 estimating predominantly for construction planning purposes, including the
 preparation of tenders and cost control of projects during the execution
 stage and, to a lesser extent, for construction project evaluation. Recent
 developments in cost estimating methods and tools that consider risks and
 variability in cost estimates, such as the use of range estimating and
 parametric estimating techniques, have not been adopted by contractors.
 The practice of cost estimating does not differ from conventional
 techniques based on the use of labour and material constants to obtain
 prices for bills of quantities items on an item by item basis. The study
 shows that the major causes of inaccuracy in cost estimating continue to
 be the lack of practical knowledge of the construction process by those
 responsible for the estimating function, insufficient time to prepare cost
 estimates, poor tender documentation and the wide variability of
 subcontractors' prices. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 161-172 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Cost Estimate, Tendering, Performance Appraisal, Estimating Techniques, Analysis Of Variance, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900370799 
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Author-Name: Simon Austin 
Author-X-Name-First: Simon 
Author-X-Name-Last: Austin 
Author-Name: Andrew Baldwin 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Baldwin 
Author-Name: Baizhan Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Baizhan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Author-Name: Paul Waskett 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Waskett 
Title: Analytical design planning technique (ADePT): a dependency structure matrix tool to schedule the building design process 
Abstract:
  Current planning practice takes little account of the interdisciplinary,
 iterative nature of the building design process. This leads to a
 compromised design process containing inevitable cycles of rework together
 with associated time and cost penalties in both design and construction.
 The analytical design planning technique (ADePT) is a planning methodology
 which helps to overcome these difficulties. The central part of ADePT is a
 dependency structure matrix (DSM). This paper describes DSM techniques and
 a tool developed to optimize the design process. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 173-182 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Adept, Design, Planning, Design Management, Matrix Analysis, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900370807 
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Author-Name: Anna Sobotka 
Author-X-Name-First: Anna 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sobotka 
Title: Simulation modelling for logistics re-engineering in the construction company 
Abstract:
  Much attention is being paid to the significant role of logistics in the
 construction industry, with reference both to the total supply chain and
 to its individual links, called the 'internal logistic system'.
 Rationalization of activity in the logistics sphere leads to lowered
 production costs and increased quality. However, rationalization of
 logistic processes often involves re-engineering, i.e. reconstruction or
 making changes, for instance in the structure of supply chains, in the
 organization of physical and information flows, in ways of taking up
 decisions, etc. This paper describes the effectiveness of a simulation
 modelling approach in improving logistic systems in construction, by
 applying information collected from Polish construction practice.
 Graphical and analytical models of company logistic systems are the basis
 for making simulators using GPSS World&#x2122;. Two models of different
 structures from the point of view of physical and information flow were
 chosen, several different strategies for controlling these flows were
 worked out, values of particular parameters of the model were defined and
 the optimum solution was sought. The assumed optimization criterion is
 minimizing logistics costs. An analysis of the research results can be
 used to indicate re-engineering needs for the internal models of the
 logistic systems investigated. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 183-195 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Internal Logistic System;Building Materials;Simulation Research;Re-engineering, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900370816 
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Author-Name: S. Q. Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: S. Q. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Author-Name: Robert Tiong 
Author-X-Name-First: Robert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tiong 
Author-Name: S. K. Ting 
Author-X-Name-First: S. K. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ting 
Author-Name: D. Ashley 
Author-X-Name-First: D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ashley 
Title: Evaluation and management of foreign exchange and revenue risks in China's BOT projects 
Abstract:
  China is actively investigating ways to introduce project financing,
 specifically through the build-operate-transfer (BOT) scheme to meet the
 needs for the country's infrastructure and to be attractive to foreign
 investors and lenders. The advent of concession agreements, backed by new
 BOT laws, will be a positive move forward to achieving project-financed
 infrastructure projects. There are thus opportunities especially in the
 power sector for foreign investors. However, it is important to identify
 and manage the unique or critical risks associated with China's BOT
 projects. This is especially so after policies were introduced in late
 1996 when the first state-approved BOT project, the US$650 million 2
 &#xd7; 350 megawatt (MW) coal-fired Laibin B Power Plant (Laibin B), was
 awarded. They include a competitive tendering process and 100% foreign
 ownership of the operating company. This paper is based on the findings
 from an international survey on risk management of BOT projects in
 developing countries, with emphasis on power projects in China. It
 discusses specifically the criticality of foreign exchange and revenue
 risks which include exchange rate and convertibility risk, financial
 closing risk, dispatch constraint risk and tariff adjustment risk. The
 measures for mitigating each of these risks are discussed also. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 197-207 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Build-operate-transfer Bot Project, Risk Management, Foreign Exchange, Currency Convertibility Risk, 
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Author-Name: Goh Bee-Hua 
Author-X-Name-First: Goh 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bee-Hua 
Title: Evaluating the performance of combining neural networks and genetic algorithms to forecast construction demand: the case of the Singapore residential sector 
Abstract:
  In recent years, forecasting demand for residential construction in
 Singapore has become more vital, since it is widely perceived that the
 next trough of the real estate cycle is approaching. This paper evaluates
 the use of a combination of neural networks (NNs) and genetic algorithms
 (GAs) to forecast residential construction demand in Singapore. Successful
 applications of NNs, especially in solving complex non-linear problems,
 have since stimulated interest in exploring the capabilities of other
 biological-based methods such as GAs, and in exploiting the synergy of
 these two techniques to create more problem-solving power. In the study, a
 basic NN model is used as a benchmark to gauge the performance of the
 combined NN-GA model. A relative measure of forecasting accuracy, known as
 the mean absolute percentage error (MAPE), is used for the comparison. The
 models are checked also for internal validity by allowing each to be
 trained twice and having a set of forecasts generated after each training.
 Both models are found to produce accurate forecasts, because their MAPE
 values consistently fall within the acceptable limit of 10%. However, the
 combined model out-performs the basis model remarkably by reducing the
 average MAPE from about 6% to a mere 1%. For each model, the marginal
 difference in the MAPE values (i.e., 0.5% for the NN model and 0.06% for
 the NN-GA model) of its two forecasts indicates consistency in
 performance, hence establishing internal validity as well. The findings
 reinforce the reliability of using NNs to model construction demand and
 reveal the benefit of combining NNs and GAs to produce more accurate
 models. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 209-217 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Neural Networks, Genetic Algorithms, Construction Demand, Forecasting, Accuracy, 
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Author-Name: Simon Smith 
Author-X-Name-First: Simon 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smith 
Author-Name: Graeme Wood 
Author-X-Name-First: Graeme 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wood 
Author-Name: Martin Gould 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gould 
Title: A new earthworks estimating methodology 
Abstract:
  Earthworks and earthmoving operations are a major part of many civil
 engineering construction projects. Because of their labour and plant
 intensity, the planning and estimating of such operations is crucial to
 both the cost and duration of the project; earthworks are considered by
 many practitioners to be indicators to the success or failure of the
 project as a whole. Traditionally, a mixture of manufacturers' data
 (through published charts or computer databases) and historical company
 data are used in the estimating of earthworks. This process has two main
 drawbacks. First, plant haul velocity is dependent on the rolling
 resistance at the soil-wheel interface, which is notoriously difficult to
 determine; second, the stochastic interface between types of plant
 provides a non-deterministic system, resulting in estimates of output
 which may be unrealistically high. An alternative system of earthworks
 estimating is presented based on a combination of work undertaken in both
 the soil/vehicle and stochastic estimating fields. This system is
 demonstrated via a case study based on an actual highway project. The main
 conclusion to be drawn is that the traditional estimating approach results
 in a scheme costed well below realistic values. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 219-228 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Earthworks, Hauling, Rolling Resistance, Earthmoving Plant, Plant Cycle Times, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900370843 
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Author-X-Name-First: Mike 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bresnen 
Author-Name: Nick Marshall 
Author-X-Name-First: Nick 
Author-X-Name-Last: Marshall 
Title: Partnering in construction: a critical review of issues, problems and dilemmas 
Abstract:
  Partnering in construction has been presented as a potentially important
 way of improving construction project performance through the direct
 benefits it can bring to both clients and contractors. However, there is
 still considerable debate about the nature and merits of a partnering
 approach. This paper attempts to contribute towards this debate by
 exploring the presumed link between partnering and cultural change within
 the industry, at both organizational and interorganizational levels of
 analysis. To do so, it draws upon theory and research from the social
 sciences (especially organizational theory) to explore some of the issues,
 problems and dilemmas which emerge when full and proper account is taken
 of the complexities of organizations, as well as some of the subtleties
 and intricacies of the concept of organizational culture. The paper
 concludes that it is only by fully appreciating the effects of such
 complexity that a more realistic and practical approach to the development
 and implementation of partnering will emerge. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 229-237 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Partnering, Alliancing, Culture, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900370852 
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Author-Name: Andrew Dainty 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty 
Author-Name: Barbara Bagilhole 
Author-X-Name-First: Barbara 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bagilhole 
Author-Name: Richard Neale 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Neale 
Title: A grounded theory of women's career under-achievement in large UK construction companies 
Abstract:
  In response to impending skills shortages and changing employment
 patterns, the UK construction industry recently has made considerable
 efforts to attract more women to its professions. However, despite their
 increasing representation, there are indications that women experience
 difficulties in developing their careers within the industry. This
 research investigated the careers of men and women working for large
 construction companies, in order to establish the gender determined
 influences on women's career progression. A primarily qualitative
 methodology was employed for the research, in which career profiles were
 developed through ethnographic interviews with 41 matched pairs of male
 and female employees. This allowed the gender specific determinants of
 careers to be established across a range of different organizations, and
 from informants at different vocational and life-cycle stages. The
 analysis resulted in the formulation of a set of eight interrelated
 theoretical models, from which a theory of women's career development was
 constructed. The theory reflects the belief that the construction
 workplace is a competitive and conflictual environment, where women are
 overtly and covertly discriminated against by men, who use structural
 systems to undermine their participation. The women interviewed were found
 to have dealt with these barriers in a way which perpetuated existing work
 cultures. If reflected throughout the industry, this would suggest the
 existence of a self-fulfilling cycle of women's continued
 under-achievement. The paper puts forward the radical proposition that
 women should not be attracted to the industry unless steps are taken to
 moderate its exclusionary and discriminatory culture. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 239-250 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Women, Career Development, Discrimination, Hrm, Grounded Theory, 
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Author-Name: George Ofori 
Author-X-Name-First: George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ofori 
Title: Globalization and construction industry development: research opportunities 
Abstract:
  Raftery, J., Pasadilla, B., Chiang, Y. H., Hui, E. C. M. and Tang, B. S.
 (1998) Construction Management and Economics, 16, 729-37 review recent
 developments in the construction industries in Asia. They discuss the main
 causes and effects of key trends in globalization and their impact on the
 industries. This paper considers some of the points raised by Raftery et
 al. It starts with an overall review of their paper. It then considers
 construction industry development in general, technology transfer and
 joint ventures, and the impact of policy reform on the industries. It
 suggests additional relevant issues, and highlights some areas where
 further research would be appropriate. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 257-262 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Globalization Construction Industry Development Developing Countries, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900370627 
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Author-X-Name-First: Denise 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bower 
Title: A systematic approach to the evaluation of indirect costs of contract variations 
Abstract:
  A mechanism is proposed for the evaluation of compensation due in the
 event of a variation order under contracts for construction work. It
 demonstrates how the indirect costs of a variation can be derived by the
 use of influence curves. Commonly it is accepted that such costs are very
 difficult to evaluate systematically, and hence the parties to the
 contract have been left to argue over the cost and time effects of a
 variation and the compensation due. The technique suggested provides a
 simple solution to this problem. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 263-268 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Contracts Changes Variations, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900370636 
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Author-Name: E. Sarah Slaughter 
Author-X-Name-First: E. Sarah 
Author-X-Name-Last: Slaughter 
Author-Name: Hikaru Shimizu 
Author-X-Name-First: Hikaru 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shimizu 
Title: 'Clusters' of innovations in recent long span and multi-segmental bridges 
Abstract:
  The system-level impacts of innovations often can be more significant
 than the direct, primary impacts in certain industries. In particular,
 these system interactions can be seen with large, complex multi-system
 constructed facilities. Approximately half of the 200 specific innovations
 identified in eleven recent long span and multi-segmental bridges are
 linked to other innovations. Three general types of 'cluster' interaction
 are system, actualizing, and complementary links. The system interactions
 are nurtured through coordinated innovation development programmes. The
 actualizing links connect one set of innovations to another set, to aid in
 their realization of the innovation and project objectives. The
 complementary links provide additional benefits through the joint use of
 multiple innovations. The results of these analyses provide significant
 new insight for innovation theory into the system-level interactions of
 innovations. Since the frequency of the linkages among the innovations
 appears to reflect the relative stability of the design and construction
 parameters, recent innovation trajectories may be more difficult to link
 effectively to other innovations. These innovation interactions can
 provide critical capabilities for achieving the project objectives, but
 must be identified and managed effectively to achieve desired performance
 levels. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 269-280 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Construction Innovations Long Span Bridge Design And Construction System Interactions, 
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Author-Name: S. O. Cheung 
Author-X-Name-First: S. O. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung 
Author-Name: C. M. Tam 
Author-X-Name-First: C. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tam 
Author-Name: I. Ndekugri 
Author-X-Name-First: I. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ndekugri 
Author-Name: F. C. Harris 
Author-X-Name-First: F. C. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Harris 
Title: Factors affecting clients' project dispute resolution satisfaction in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  The use of project dispute resolution satisfaction (DRS) as a project
 success measurement responds to the increasing concern over the spread of
 the dispute epidemic within the construction industry in Hong Kong. The
 DRS of a project is considered as favourable where disputes are resolved
 within the site level. With the use of 48 project data sets and the
 technique of multivariate discriminant analysis, a discriminant model
 function was derived to classify projects into favourable DRS and adverse
 DRS. The multivariate discriminant analysis model function identified
 eight discriminating variables, among which the degree of design changes
 offered the highest separation power. The reliability of the discrminating
 variables was reinforced by a separate relative importance index study.
 Through the use of principal component factor analysis, these variables
 were grouped into three factors generically described as substantive
 influence, facilitation and indirect influence. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 281-294 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Construction Disputes Project Discriminant Analysis Hong Kong, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900370654 
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Author-Name: Alan Hooper 
Author-X-Name-First: Alan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hooper 
Author-Name: Chris Nicol 
Author-X-Name-First: Chris 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nicol 
Title: Design practice and volume production in speculative housebuilding 
Abstract:
  The design of new residential development in the UK is castigated
 routinely in both the technical and broadsheet press, and has in the past
 few years become the focus of governmental policy initiatives intended to
 improve the overall standard of design in new housebuilding. Remarkably,
 however, there has been very little empirical research into the process of
 housing design in the private sector, and hence even academic commentaries
 have had to extrapolate from a hitherto very limited number of research
 studies. Moreover, the private sector housebuilding industry has undergone
 significant change in the last two decades, with considerable
 concentration and hence domination of production by large firms. With the
 private housebuilding sector responsible for over 80% of new production in
 the 1990s, it is timely to revisit the design practices of large
 speculative housebuilding firms, in order to better understand current
 practices and the system of constraints and opportunities in which these
 practices are situated. Furthermore, it is necessary to place design
 practice in the context of construction technology, for design criticism
 all too often abstracts from the technology of building practice and
 innovation. Therefore, this study examines, by means of a nationally
 representative questionnaire survey of housebuilding firms, the dominant
 design practices currently utilized in the industry. The focus is the
 extent to which volume housebuilding firms (defined as those producing in
 excess of 1000 units per annum) utilize standard designs, and the
 interrelationship between such designs and the construction technology
 employed. In-depth interviews with a representative sample of senior
 personnel from leading housebuilding companies complement the national
 survey, and provide insights into the system of constraints and
 opportunities which the housebuilding industry faces. At the heart of
 current debates is the conflict between the alleged prominence of the
 criterion of buildability in private sector housebuilding, at the expense
 of individuality in design, regard for the overall design context and the
 requirements of the housing consumer. Each of these issues is investigated
 in the context of the prevailing practice in the private sector
 housebuidling industry in the UK in the 1990s. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 295-310 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Design Volume Housebuilding Private Sector, 
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Author-Name: Shou Qing Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Shou Qing 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Author-Name: Robert Tiong 
Author-X-Name-First: Robert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tiong 
Author-Name: S. K. Ting 
Author-X-Name-First: S. K. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ting 
Author-Name: D. Ashley 
Author-X-Name-First: D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ashley 
Title: Foreign exchange and revenue risks: analysis of key contract clauses in China's BOT project 
Abstract:
  Despite the Asian financial crisis, there was still growing international
 interests by sponsors in China's infrastructure projects financed on
 build-operate-transfer (BOT) concession contracts. With the closure of the
 Guangdong International Trust and Investment Corporation (GITIC), foreign
 banks have become cautious towards new loan applications by Chinese
 companies and they were confused about government support and guarantees.
 Therefore it is important to analyse and manage the unique or critical
 risks associated with China's BOT projects. This is especially so after
 new policies were introduced in late 1996 when the first state-approved
 BOT project, the US$650 million 2 X 350 megawatt coal-fired Laibin B Power
 Plant (Laibin B), was awarded. The findings are reported from an
 international survey on risk management of BOT projects, with emphasis on
 power projects in China, with a discussion of the adequacy of the key
 contract clauses used in the Laibin B's concession agreement (CA) in
 addressing the foreign exchange and revenue risks, which include exchange
 rate and convertibility risk, financial closing risk, dispatch constraint
 risk and tariff adjustment risk. Areas for improvements to these contract
 clauses are suggested. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 311-320 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Build-OPERATE-TRANSFER Botproject Risk Management Foreign Exchange Currency Convertibility, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900370672 
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Author-Name: Peter Love 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Love 
Author-Name: Heng Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Heng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Author-Name: Zahir Irani 
Author-X-Name-First: Zahir 
Author-X-Name-Last: Irani 
Author-Name: Olusegun Faniran 
Author-X-Name-First: Olusegun 
Author-X-Name-Last: Faniran 
Title: Total quality management and the learning organization: a dialogue for change in construction 
Abstract:
  Many construction organizations have misunderstood the reality that total
 quality management (TQM) based on continuous improvement requires a
 commitment to learning and that essentially it is the means to a learning
 organization. The paper argues that if the construction industry is to
 improve its performance and competitiveness, then there needs to be a
 cultural and behavioural shift in the mind-set of practitioners, academics
 and the professional institutions. Their focus should be on re-thinking
 their approaches to TQM so that learning becomes the norm. It is
 demonstrated that a relationship exists between the constructs of TQM,
 organizational learning, and the learning organization. Based on a review
 of existing literature, a conceptual model for a learning organization in
 construction is presented and discussed. The paper proposes some
 refinements to the concept of the learning organization, directed at
 clearly positioning the critical focus of learning at the organizational
 level in construction. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 321-331 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Total Quality Management Organizational Learning Learning Organization Change, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900370681 
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Author-Name: Martin Rogers 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rogers 
Title: Using Electre III to aid the choice of housing construction process within structural engineering 
Abstract:
  The Electre III model may be considered as a decision-aid technique
 suited to the appraisal of complex civil/structural engineering projects.
 This conclusion is based on an assessment that the model permits a general
 ordering of alternatives, even when individual pairs of options remain
 uncompared where there is insufficient information to distinguish between
 them. Also, the technique is capable of dealing with the mix of both
 quantitative and qualitative information obtained within an engineering
 project appraisal. Electre III is applied to the evaluation of 11
 alternative multi-family housing systems on the basis of 7 criteria
 covering labour, material and energy demand. Using this case study, the
 benefits of Electre III over other decision models in the selection
 process concerned are emphasized. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 333-342 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Structural Engineering Electre Iii Multi-CRITERIA Decision Analysis Mcda, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900370690 
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Author-Name: Irem Dikmen Ozdoganm 
Author-X-Name-First: Irem Dikmen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ozdoganm 
Author-Name: M. Talat Birgonul 
Author-X-Name-First: M. Talat 
Author-X-Name-Last: Birgonul 
Title: A decision support framework for project sponsors in the planning stage of build-operate-transfer (BOT) projects 
Abstract:
  Every decision-making problem is oriented towards the selection of the
 correct strategies for achieving objectives, and depends on the
 assumptions associated with different scenarios. Project planning in a
 buildoperate-transfer (BOT) project is a complicated decision-making
 problem because the model has a complex financial and organizational
 structure which is influenced also by the socio-economic environment in a
 country. A decision support framework is reported, as used in the planning
 stage of a hydropower plant project in Turkey, which helped the project
 company to check project viability against some predefined critical
 success factors, define the risk sharing scenarios under which a project
 becomes viable, incorporate risks into cash flow analysis and, finally,
 define effective risk mitigation strategies. Key challenges in the
 realization of BOT projects, particularly in developing countries, are
 discussed together with possible risk sharing principles between the
 private and public sector participants. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 343-353 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Build-OPERATE-TRANSFER Bot Model Risk Management Monte Carlo Simulation, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900370708 
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Author-Name: Lawrence Wai Chung Lai 
Author-X-Name-First: Lawrence Wai Chung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lai 
Title: The Coasian market-firm dichotomy and subcontracting in the construction industry 
Abstract:
  This is a contribution to the debate on the contractual nature of
 subcontracting in the construction industry by arguing, contrary to
 certain views in the literature on institutional and construction
 economics, that the Coasian firm-market dichotomy is not blurred or
 pointless. By reference to the type and number of contracts, the study
 offers a way to distinguish the firm from the market as well as the
 precise nature of subcontracting in terms of such distinction.
 Subcontracting is shown to be a nexus of Coasian firms interacting through
 the main contractor with a monopsony consumer in a Coasian market. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 355-362 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Transaction Costs Ambiguity Of The Firm Subcontracting Coasian Firm Coasian Market, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900370717 
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Author-Name: Shou Qing Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Shou Qing 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Author-Name: Michael Anson 
Author-X-Name-First: Michael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Anson 
Title: Comparison of the concreting productivities in Hong Kong and Beijing and a proposed comparison methodology 
Abstract:
  The ready mixed concrete (RMC) industry is an important sector of the
 construction industry in many places. Its level of development in terms of
 size and performance may be taken as an index representative of the
 development level of a particular construction industry taken as a whole.
 Therefore comparisons between different places are of interest, and of
 potential economic benefit. As part of a larger research study in Hong
 Kong on the productivity of concreting, data have been obtained on the RMC
 industries in Hong Kong (HK) and Beijing (BJ). Both are large cities at
 different stages of economic development. The study involved close
 observation in the early 1990s of 154 pours on building construction sites
 in HK and 38 days spent at 38 RMC plants, one day at each, together with
 34 site pours and 20 days at RMC plants in BJ. Much detailed performance
 information has been derived, and a comparison methodology is proposed
 which could have general application in this industry. It is demonstrated
 that the RMC industry in HK is more productive than the industry in BJ. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 363-372 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Performance Benchmark Concrete Placing Ready Mixed Concrete Construction, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900370726 
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Author-Name: Helen Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Author-Name: Peter Graham 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Graham 
Author-Name: Guinevere Smithers 
Author-X-Name-First: Guinevere 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smithers 
Title: Employee perceptions of the solid waste management system operating in a large Australian contracting organization: implications for company policy implementation 
Abstract:
  A survey of employees' perceptions of a large contracting firm's waste
 management system was conducted. Results were factor analysed and an
 eight-factor model of the waste management climate was identified.
 Perceptions were found to differ between employee groupings. Managerial
 staff had a less positive perception of the waste management climate than
 did site workers. Qualitative interview data were analysed using a content
 analysis approach. Managers were found to perceive environmental issues as
 being less important than cost, time or quality objectives. Construction
 workers believed environmental issues to be of greater importance than
 these other objectives. Differences in perceptions of managers and site
 workers have implications for the implementation of any company waste
 management policy. There is a need to involve workers in identifying waste
 management solutions, to provide more information to all employees about
 practical aspects of waste management, and for managers visibly to
 demonstrate commitment to waste management policy objectives. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 383-393 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Construction And Demolition Waste Organizational Climate Solid Waste Management, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190050024806 
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Author-Name: Malik Ranasinghe 
Author-X-Name-First: Malik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ranasinghe 
Title: Impact of correlation and induced correlation on the estimation of project cost of buildings 
Abstract:
  Treatment of correlation between variables is necessary for deriving any
 theoretical distribution of the project cost of buildings. This paper
 highlights some often ignored theoretical requirements necessary for a
 rigorous treatment of correlations. The condition for a positive definite
 correlation matrix is described, along with an analytical procedure and a
 computer program developed to verify the positive definite condition when
 correlation coefficients between input variables are estimated using
 historical data. The analytical procedure and the developed computer
 program can be used in any application that obtains correlation
 information from historical data or as subjective judgements to be used in
 a functional relationship. A new concept called induced correlation is
 suggested to define and to treat correlation between derived variables
 that arise from the common (shared) primary variables in their functional
 forms. A published numerical example is used to highlight the stages where
 correlation between variables can have an impact on the estimation of
 moments (estimated expected value and estimated standard deviation) for
 the project cost of buildings, and to demonstrate the improvement in the
 estimation of the standard deviation of project cost as a result of
 treating correlations in risk analysis. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 395-406 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Project Cost Quantity Correlation Coefficient Correlation Matrix Probability, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190050024815 
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Author-Name: Eric Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: Eric 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Author-Name: George Norman 
Author-X-Name-First: George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Norman 
Author-Name: Roger Flanagan 
Author-X-Name-First: Roger 
Author-X-Name-Last: Flanagan 
Title: A fuzzy stochastic technique for project selection 
Abstract:
  The comparison of two or more risky projects is more of a challenge than
 the evaluation of one project in isolation. In the numerous decision
 models and methods suggested in the literature, often it is assumed that
 the criteria as well as the decision maker's preference or utility
 function can be crisply defined. Multi-attribute decision aids that permit
 the consideration of both multi-variables and risks generally have been
 associated with complex mathematics and heavy consumption of resources.
 This paper shows how project selection problems can be dealt with when
 some project attributes are subject to random variations. The method
 incorporates fuzzy analysis into multi-attribute utility theory. The
 aggregate utility function for an individual project is derived as a fuzzy
 number (or interval) which, in turn, yields probabilistic information for
 stochastic dominance tests. A unique feature of the approach is that it
 dispenses with the task of selecting probability distributions for
 aggregate utility functions. A comparison of the proposed method with the
 expected utility approach was made and the findings showed agreement
 between the results. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 407-414 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Project Risk Multi-ATTRIBUTE Utility Theory Fuzzy Analysis Stochastic Dominance, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190050024824 
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Author-Name: Mohan Manavazhi 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Manavazhi 
Title: Hybrid modelling framework for synthesizing virtual structures 
Abstract:
  Erecting a structure in a construction project involves the use of a
 number of complex, interacting processes. Systematic analysis of these
 processes is essential for ensuring that they are executed in the most
 efficient way possible. However, traditional tools like CPM and PERT and
 other analytical and mathematical approaches cannot capture the dynamics
 of construction processes. These problems could be overcome by conducting
 experiments on the real-world processes themselves but such experiments
 can be prohibitively expensive. Thus, a more feasible approach that can
 overcome these drawbacks is required. This paper presents a
 framework-based approach for facilitating the analyses of the operations
 required for the construction of a structure with a specific configuration
 by building the structure virtually in a digital computer using
 discrete-event simulation. The approach utilizes a hybrid framework that
 combines the flexibility and simplicity of semantic networks with the
 power of object-orientation to facilitate discrete-event simulation. A
 predominantly product-centric modelling approach is used in the
 development of the framework. A sample application is given illustrating
 the application of the framework-based approach for the analyses of the
 operations required for the construction of the structure. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 415-426 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Discrete-EVENT Simulation Object-ORIENTED Simulation Product Synthesis Product Modelling Semantic Networks, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190050024833 
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Author-Name: David Edwards 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Edwards 
Author-Name: Gary Holt 
Author-X-Name-First: Gary 
Author-X-Name-Last: Holt 
Author-Name: Frank Harris 
Author-X-Name-First: Frank 
Author-X-Name-Last: Harris 
Title: Estimating life cycle plant maintenance costs 
Abstract:
  The financial success or otherwise of a maintenance strategy can be
 determined realistically only when actual costs are compared with target
 'predicted' values. This is because, in the absence of accurate cost
 control mechanisms, maintenance expenditure can exceed capital cost. In
 order to address this problem, a methodology is presented for predicting
 life cycle maintenance expenditure over the useful life of tracked
 hydraulic excavators. First, time series analysis (using a moving centred
 average) illustrates that the trend in maintenance cost expenditure is
 difficult to isolate due to large perturbations in periodic unscheduled
 maintenance. Such expenditure accounts for 92% of total maintenance cost.
 Second, cumulative costs of maintenance are modelled using a cubic
 equation, with time (in hours) as the predictor (xn) variable. Model
 performance is robust with a coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.99 and
 a mean percentage error (MPE) of minus 3.94. The paper concludes with
 direction for future research in this field, particularly with respect to
 expanding the model's application to machines of various weights,
 manufacturers and machines operating in other industries, and
 determination of criteria with which to predict when a plant item will
 reach the end of its useful life. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 427-435 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Construction Plant Maintenance Machine Cost Estimation Time Series Analysis Cubic Equation Financial Management, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190050024842 
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Author-Name: C. M. Tam 
Author-X-Name-First: C. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tam 
Author-Name: Z. M. Deng 
Author-X-Name-First: Z. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Deng 
Author-Name: S. X. Zeng 
Author-X-Name-First: S. X. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zeng 
Author-Name: C. S. Ho 
Author-X-Name-First: C. S. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ho 
Title: Quest for continuous quality improvement for public housing construction in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  With mandatory implementation of the ISO 9000 quality system by the
 Housing Authority in Hong Kong, most construction firms there now claim to
 have initiated quality systems in their processes as defined in their
 quality manuals. In addition, an objective quality measuring yardstick,
 the Performance Assessment Scoring Scheme (PASS), has been administered by
 the Housing Authority of Hong Kong to monitor the performance quality of
 contractors. These two measures, coupled with the two other contractual
 requirements stipulating the use of mechanized formwork and precast facade
 units, are directed towards achievement of a desired quality standard.
 However, the PASS analysis has revealed that the general level of quality
 has not improved significantly and the expected continuous improvement in
 construction quality has not been realized over a specific time period.
 Quality appears far better on paper than does the actual work on site.
 This suggests that quality management in the construction setting is far
 more difficult to achieve than it is in other industries. This paper
 explores possible reasons for failure in the quest for quality in public
 housing construction, and proposes changes needed before the vision of
 continuous quality improvement can be realized. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 437-446 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Public Housing Construction Quality Management Iso 9000 Quality Assessment, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190050024851 
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Author-Name: M. Loosemore 
Author-X-Name-First: M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Author-Name: B. T. Nguyen 
Author-X-Name-First: B. T. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nguyen 
Author-Name: N. Denis 
Author-X-Name-First: N. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Denis 
Title: An investigation into the merits of encouraging conflict in the construction industry 
Abstract:
  Considerable energy is being directed towards an indiscriminate policy of
 conflict reduction in the construction industry but the problem of
 construction conflict may be in its management rather than in its
 incidence. Conflict reduction is a response to the industry's inability to
 manage conflict constructively, and it may be more productive to focus
 upon building skills in this area as a basis for encouraging conflict.
 This paper explores the merits of this idea. It does so by discussing the
 results of a survey which used two psychometric tests to investigate
 whether the industry has an attitudinal and socio-structural base which is
 receptive to such efforts. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 447-456 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Conflict Dispute Social Systems Attitudes Organizational Structure, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190050024860 
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Author-Name: M. Wanous 
Author-X-Name-First: M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wanous 
Author-Name: A. H. Boussabaine 
Author-X-Name-First: A. H. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Boussabaine 
Author-Name: J. Lewis 
Author-X-Name-First: J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lewis 
Title: To bid or not to bid: a parametric solution 
Abstract:
  One of the most important decisions that has to be made by construction
 companies/contractors is whether or not to bid for a new project when an
 invitation has been received. It would be of great help if a structured
 model could be developed that deals systematically with different bidding
 situations. A simple parametric solution for the ';bid/no bid' decision is
 reported in this paper. This solution is based on the findings of six
 semi-structured interviews and a formal questionnaire through which 38
 factors that affect the bid/no bid decision were identified and ranked
 according to their importance to contractors operating in Syria. Only the
 most influential factors were considered in the development process. The
 model was optimized using data about 162 real bidding situations. Then the
 optimized model was tested using another 20 real projects. It proved 85%
 accurate in simulating the actual decisions. Although, the proposed model
 is based on data from the Syrian construction industry it could be
 modified very easily to suit other countries. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 457-466 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Bidno Bid Criteria Parametric Bidding Model, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190050024879 
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Author-Name: Aviad Shapira 
Author-X-Name-First: Aviad 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shapira 
Author-Name: Dov Goldfinger 
Author-X-Name-First: Dov 
Author-X-Name-Last: Goldfinger 
Title: Work-input model for assembly and disassembly of high shoring towers 
Abstract:
  High shoring towers, the common shoring solution for high clearance
 construction, cause the entire formwork system to account for a remarkably
 high percentage of the cost of the constructed concrete element. However,
 data on work inputs in assembly and disassembly of high towers are scarce,
 and the reason lies in the difficulty in conducting the numerous work
 studies that would be needed to cover the wide variety of tower types
 offered by the market and the extensive range of heights to which towers
 are erected. A model is presented, based on a limited number of work
 studies, for the prediction of work inputs in the assembly and disassembly
 of shoring towers of two configurations, rising to heights of up to 30 m.
 Results of actual measured work input data for three tower models
 representing three tower types widely used on construction sites are
 presented. An insight is provided into the anatomy of tower erection,
 which should make possible use of the proposed methodology for the
 development of similar models for additional tower types. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 467-477 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Construction Formwork Shoring Towers Work Inputs Work Studies, 
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Author-Name: Peter Love 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Love 
Author-Name: Heng Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Heng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Title: Quantifying the causes and costs of rework in construction 
Abstract:
  Very few construction companies and consulting firms in Australia measure
 their costs of quality. Consequently, it is difficult for them to prove
 that systems for preventing quality failures are cost-effective. Although
 the direct costs of a quality system can be quantified with some accuracy
 (salaries, costs of documentation, audits, etc.), the corresponding
 benefits are far more difficult to assess. Indeed quality failures have
 become an endemic feature of the procurement process in construction and
 invariably lead to time and cost overruns in projects. Thus, in order to
 improve the performance of projects it is necessary to identify the causes
 and costs rework. The research presented in this paper quantifies the
 causes, magnitude and costs of rework experienced in two construction
 projects that were procured using different contractual arrangements. The
 causes and costs of rework projects are analysed and discussed. The
 findings reveal that the cost of rework for the case study projects was
 3.15% and 2.40% of their project contract value. Changes initiated by the
 client and end-user together with errors and omissions in contract
 documentation were found to be the primary causes of rework. It is
 recommended that construction companies and consultant firms (particularly
 design consultants) implement quality management practices as well as
 place emphasis on coordinating project documentation during the design
 development process so that the amount of rework in projects can be
 reduced or even eliminated. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 479-490 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Australia Quality Costs Prevention Rework, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190050024897 
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Author-X-Name-First: J. H. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tah 
Author-Name: V. Carr 
Author-X-Name-First: V. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Carr 
Title: A proposal for construction project risk assessment using fuzzy logic 
Abstract:
  The construction industry is plagued by risk and often has suffered poor
 performance as a result. There are a number of risk management techniques
 available to help alleviate this, but usually these are based on
 operational research techniques developed in the 1960s, and for the most
 part have failed to meet the needs of project managers. In this paper, a
 hierarchical risk breakdown structure representation is used to develop a
 formal model for qualitative risk assessment. A common language for
 describing risks is presented which includes terms for quantifying
 likelihoods and impacts so as to achieve consistent quantification. The
 relationships between risk factors, risks and their consequences are
 represented on cause and effect diagrams. These diagrams and the concepts
 of fuzzy association and fuzzy composition are applied to identify
 relationships between risk sources and the consequences for project
 performance measures. A methodology for evaluating the risk exposure,
 considering the consequences in terms of time, cost, quality, and safety
 performance measures of a project based on fuzzy estimates of the risk
 components is presented. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 491-500 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Construction Projects Common Language Fuzzy Logic Project Performance Qualitative Risk Assessment, 
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Author-Name: Anne Landin 
Author-X-Name-First: Anne 
Author-X-Name-Last: Landin 
Title: ISO 9001 within the Swedish construction sector 
Abstract:
  This study analysed how the ISO 9000 framework could be employed in the
 construction process. Interviews were conducted at twelve companies in
 Sweden that utilized the quality system standard ISO 9001. Many of the
 concepts contained in the quality system standard were experienced as
 being too abstract and too difficult to comprehend. Frequently quality
 mangement was considered as serving the function of improving the
 company's competitiveness and allowing the company to be more efficient.
 It appeared difficult, however, in view of the many stages the
 construction process encompasses and the diverging interests represented,
 to meet the needs of the construction sector by the use of ISO 9001 alone.
 Some of the paragraphs it contains also tended to be confused with one
 another and to be misinterpreted. Others, although useful elsewhere,
 appeared scarcely to find application in the construction sector.
 Developments in the area appear to be going in the direction away from
 using large bureaucratic inspection systems and quality handbooks aimed at
 impressing customers and towards employing more diversified systems.
 Certification was found to be a matter of concern to all of the companies
 investigated. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 509-518 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Quality Management Construction Certification Iso 9000, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900407310 
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Author-Name: Henry Odeyinka 
Author-X-Name-First: Henry 
Author-X-Name-Last: Odeyinka 
Title: An evaluation of the use of insurance in managing construction risks 
Abstract:
  One of the major methods of managing construction risks in the Nigerian
 construction industry is the insurance method. On the basis of data from
 some selected construction sites in Nigeria, this paper evaluates the
 effectiveness of the method. Also it identifies, through a questionnaire
 survey, the various insurable construction risks perceived to be
 encountered in the Nigerian construction industry and the types of
 insurance policy employed in managing them. High importance is placed by
 the construction industry on site security, construction risk, and health
 and welfare requirements, and the use of an all-risk insurance policy is
 the most prominent method for managing the identified risks. Finally it is
 concluded that there is a correlation between insured sum and actual
 replacement cost when there are losses or damages. However, the insurance
 claims settled could cater for only 61.1% of the replacement cost of
 on-going construction works studied. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 519-524 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Insurance Construction Risk Contractors Construction Industry Nigeria, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900407329 
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Author-Name: Mats Holm 
Author-X-Name-First: Mats 
Author-X-Name-Last: Holm 
Title: Service management in housing refurbishment: a theoretical approach 
Abstract:
  It is unusual to find that housing refurbishment projects have been
 undertaken with a clear focus on customer orientation directed towards the
 tenants, or owners of cooperative flats or condominiums. Only recently
 have researchers in construction management begun to look closer at the
 relationship between contractors and customers. To assess the scope for
 customer orientation in the refurbishment industry, current thinking in
 service management is reviewed here in an attempt to identify principles
 with implications for housing refurbishment. There is a consensus among
 service management investigators that services are intangible; other often
 mentioned characteristics are heterogeneity, perishability, and the
 inseparability of production and consumption. Except for inseparability
 these characteristics are valid for refurbishment. Nevertheless, features
 such as the long turn-round time, the number of participants, the
 complexity and the uncertainty, distinguish housing refurbishment from
 most services. There is strong empirical support for the claim that
 customer satisfaction increases customer loyalty and gives the service
 producer a positive reputation, ultimately increasing profitability. It is
 concluded that this insight can be interpreted operationally for housing
 refurbishment projects, bearing in mind that the tenant or the owner of a
 cooperative flat is the customer's customer. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 525-533 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Housing Refurbishment Customer Satisfaction Service Quality, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900407338 
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Author-Name: J. Nicholas 
Author-X-Name-First: J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nicholas 
Author-Name: G. D. Holt 
Author-X-Name-First: G. D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Holt 
Author-Name: M. Mihsein 
Author-X-Name-First: M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mihsein 
Title: Contractor financial credit limits; their derivation and implications for materials suppliers 
Abstract:
  Current methodologies for 'calculating' contractors' credit limits (for
 supply of construction materials) are discussed and critically appraised.
 It is highlighted that credit limit imposition should be a function of a
 supplier's financial characteristics as well as potential debtors'
 probability of defaulting upon repayment. A conceptually new approach is
 presented to identify whether an additional contractor's trade results in
 a worthwhile gain in utility for the supplier. It is identified, inter
 alia, that (i) allowing very few contractors credit facilities that
 account for a large proportion of suppliers' potential profits, (ii)
 having inaccurate creditworthiness evaluation procedures, and (iii)
 operating on low targeted profit margins are the characteristics that
 inflict maximum financial risk upon materials suppliers. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 535-545 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Contractors' Credit Limits Debtors Materials Suppliers Risk Utility Theory, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900407347 
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Author-Name: Patrick Sik-Wah Fong 
Author-X-Name-First: Patrick Sik-Wah 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fong 
Author-Name: Sonia Kit-Yung Choi 
Author-X-Name-First: Sonia Kit-Yung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Choi 
Title: Final contractor selection using the analytical hierarchy process 
Abstract:
  Some contractor selection methods currently in existence are criticized
 as incomplete and biased, and lacking consideration in terms of the
 contractor's ability to achieve simultaneously, time, cost, quality and
 safety standards. This research examines an alternative contractor
 selection model called the analytical hierarchy process (AHP), which will
 help construction clients to identify contractors with the best potential
 to deliver satisfactory outcomes in a final contractor selection process
 which is not based simply on the lowest bid. The AHP comprises three
 parts: hierarchic structure, prioritization procedure, and calculation of
 results. This model is tested by a hypothetical scenario where three
 contractor candidates are evaluated. The criteria used for contractor
 selection in the model have been identified, and the significance of each
 criterion has been arrived at by conducting a questionnaire survey in
 public organizations in Hong Kong. Comparisons are made by ranking the
 aggregate scores of each candidate with regard to their performance
 against each of the criteria, and the candidate associated with the
 highest scores is the best contractor on this occasion. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 547-557 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Analytical Hierarchy Process Contractor Selection Prequalification Final Selection Tender Price, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900407356 
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Author-Name: Martin Loosemore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Author-Name: Chin Chin Tan 
Author-X-Name-First: Chin Chin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tan 
Title: Occupational stereotypes in the construction industry 
Abstract:
  An investigation of occupational stereotypes in the construction industry
 provides insights into the perceptions and expectations which different
 occupational groups have of each other. The results are valuable in the
 reduction of uncertainty, misunderstanding and conflict within
 construction projects and do not support the widely held view of
 institutionalized confrontational relationships. Instead, there appears to
 be a natural degree of goodwill underlying interpersonal relationships
 although it is delicate, precarious and easily destroyed by insensitive
 managerial practices. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 559-566 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Stereotypes Culture Values Attitudes Beliefs Communication Conflict, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900407365 
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Author-Name: Peter Love 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Love 
Author-Name: Purnendu Mandal 
Author-X-Name-First: Purnendu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mandal 
Author-Name: Jim Smith 
Author-X-Name-First: Jim 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smith 
Author-Name: Heng Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Heng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Title: Modelling the dynamics of design error induced rework in construction 
Abstract:
  Rework that is experienced in construction projects is often caused by
 errors made during the design process. Factors that contribute to design
 errors are identified and used to design and develop a systems dynamics
 model, which is used to simulate a number of practical scenarios that can
 be used to reduce design errors and rework. The model presented in this
 paper can enable design and project managers to understand better the
 process of design documentation and how design errors occur in
 construction projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 567-574 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: System Dynamics Design Management Time Boxing Design Errors Rework, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900407374 
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Author-Name: A. K. Munns 
Author-X-Name-First: A. K. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Munns 
Author-Name: K. M. Al-Haimus 
Author-X-Name-First: K. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Al-Haimus 
Title: Estimating using cost significant global cost models 
Abstract:
  Cost significant models have been suggested as one way of overcoming
 criticisms of the amount of detail contained within the traditional bill
 of quantities. Recent research into these models reveals a lack of formal
 rules for the selection of work packages to be used within the models, and
 a potential to overestimate the cost of projects. This paper presents a
 methodology for selecting work packages, and recommends a refinement to
 the technique that reduces the variability in estimates produced using
 cost significance. Estimates are produced using both the traditional
 method of producing cost significant models, and a refined global cost
 methodology. Both techniques are tested against unpriced bills to measure
 the difference in results, with significant improvements being achieved
 with the new technique. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 575-585 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Bill Of Quantities Cost Estimating Cost Modelling Cost Significance, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900407383 
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Author-Name: Mike Bresnen 
Author-X-Name-First: Mike 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bresnen 
Author-Name: Nick Marshall 
Author-X-Name-First: Nick 
Author-X-Name-Last: Marshall 
Title: Motivation, commitment and the use of incentives in partnerships and alliances 
Abstract:
  The use of incentives in partnering and alliancing has been seen as an
 important way of reinforcing collaboration in the short term and helping
 to build trust between clients and contractors in the long term. Yet only
 rarely has the impact of incentives on such relationships been discussed,
 let alone subjected to systematic investigation. This is despite a wealth
 of theory and research which brings into question the use of incentives
 and reinforcers as ways of generating motivation and commitment. Drawing
 upon this theoretical knowledge base and using evidence from a number of
 case studies of partnerships and alliances, this paper demonstrates how a
 number of important cognitive and social dimensions affect the use and
 impact of incentives, sometimes in ways contrary to those intended. The
 conclusion drawn is that there are important limitations to the use of
 incentives as means of reinforcing collaboration and developing commitment
 and trust, and that this raises questions more generally about the
 assumptions that underlie many of the practical 'tools and techniques'
 commonly associated with partnering and alliancing. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 587-598 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Partnering Alliancing Incentives Motivation Commitment, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900407392 
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Author-Name: Michael Hoxley 
Author-X-Name-First: Michael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hoxley 
Title: Are competitive fee tendering and construction professional service quality mutually exclusive? 
Abstract:
  It is a little more than 15 years since the associations representing
 construction professionals in the UK surrendered to government pressure
 and abolished mandatory fee scales, predicting as they did so that
 inevitably abolition would lead to a decline in the standard of service
 provided to clients. Initially the abolition of fee scales had little
 impact on fee levels - in the UK economic and property boom of the late
 1980s demand from clients in all sectors was high and fee levels remained
 at, or close to, pre-abolition levels. However, in the recession that
 followed, fee levels fell to unprecedentedly low levels, causing many
 commentators to be concerned that the quality of service provided to
 clients would fall. The main aim of this research is to establish whether
 clients' perceptions of service quality have declined as a result of lower
 fee scales. Following a literature search five hypotheses are presented
 namely, that clients' perceptions of service quality are: lower for fee
 tendered commissions; lower when the fee bid is particularly competitive;
 higher when the service is adequately specified by the client; higher when
 care has been taken with preselection of tenderers; and higher when
 adequate weighting to ability is given in the final selection process. The
 hypotheses have been tested by collecting data from 244 clients who
 anonymously assessed consultants, 60% of whom were chartered surveyors
 (just over half of these were quantity surveyors). Over half of the
 consultants were appointed by competitive fee tender, and although the
 service quality scores were lower for these consultants this result was
 not statistically significant. Therefore, the main hypothesis is not
 supported by the data but the fourth and fifth hypotheses are both
 supported by the study. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 599-605 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Construction Professionals Fee Tendering Service Quality, 
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Author-Name: Goh Bee Hua 
Author-X-Name-First: Goh Bee 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hua 
Author-Name: Teo Ho Pin 
Author-X-Name-First: Teo Ho 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pin 
Title: Forecasting construction industry demand, price and productivity in Singapore: the Box-Jenkins approach 
Abstract:
  In academic research, the traditional Box-Jenkins approach is widely
 acknowledged as a benchmark technique for univariate methods because of
 its structured modelling basis and acceptable forecasting performance.
 This study examines the versatility of this approach by applying it to
 analyse and forecast three distinct variables of the construction
 industry, namely, tender price, construction demand and productivity,
 based on case studies of Singapore. In order to assess the adequacy of the
 Box-Jenkins approach to construction industry forecasting, the models
 derived are evaluated on their predictive accuracy based on out-of-sample
 forecasts. Two measures of accuracy are adopted, the root
 mean-square-error (RMSE) and the mean absolute percentage error (MAPE).
 The conclusive findings of the study include: (1) the prediction RMSE of
 all three models is consistently smaller than the model's standard error,
 implying the models' good predictive performance; (2) the prediction MAPE
 of all three models consistently falls within the general acceptable limit
 of 10%; and (3) among the three models, the most accurate is the demand
 model which has the lowest MAPE, followed by the price model and the
 productivity model. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 607-618 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Box-JENKINS Approach Forecasting Construction Demand Tender Price Productivity Accuracy, 
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Author-Name: David Crosthwaite 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Crosthwaite 
Title: The global construction market: a cross-sectional analysis 
Abstract:
  Construction is a major industry throughout the world accounting for a
 sizeable proportion of most countries gross domestic product (GDP).
 According to a recent survey, total world construction spending in 1998
 was over $3 trillion. Furthermore the importance of the construction
 sector is related not only to its size but also to its role in economic
 development. This paper examines the extent of international construction
 activity, and is based on a cross-sectional analysis of published data
 pertaining to global construction spending. The principal findings suggest
 that the role of construction changes as economic development proceeds. It
 was found that the share of construction spending in GDP first grows
 during less developed country (LDC) status, peaks during newly
 industrializing country (NIC) status and then declines as countries move
 from NIC to advanced industrialized country (AIC) status. The research
 identifies the importance of construction within NICs. The regions of Asia
 and Latin America and the countries of China, Mexico, Argentina and Egypt
 are considered noteworthy in regard to various indicators concerned with
 construction and economic activity. However, the conclusion is that as
 economic development proceeds from NIC to AIC status construction fails to
 maintain its share of GDP and therefore declines in importance. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 619-627 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Global Construction Activity Cross-SECTIONAL Analysis Economic Development Regional Markets National Markets, 
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Author-Name: Lars Huemer 
Author-X-Name-First: Lars 
Author-X-Name-Last: Huemer 
Author-Name: Katarina &Ouml;stergren 
Author-X-Name-First: Katarina 
Author-X-Name-Last: &Ouml;stergren 
Title: Strategic change and organizational learning in two 'Swedish' construction firms 
Abstract:
	      The two largest construction companies in Sweden, NCC and
 Skanska, previously have acted according to what here is called a
 multi-domestic strategy. Such a strategy implies that each market is
 treated essentially in isolation. Due to perceived pressures for local
 responsiveness, the firms have focused on utilizing local knowledge and
 experience, while failing to obtain economies of scale and to learn from
 the different localities. A combination of changing perceptions of being
 local and a growing number of home markets makes possible a strategic
 approach that is inter-domestic in nature. This approach stresses the
 importance of learning and of coordinating the experience a construction
 firm achieves in many different localities. Therefore learning is seen not
 only as a process of adaptation to the environment, but also as an
 evolutionary process built on an organization's identity, which is created
 by both structural and individual factors. The identity of an organization
 helps us to understand its ability to learn.	       
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 635-642 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900414682 
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Author-Name: Sihem Ben Mahmoud-Jouini 
Author-X-Name-First: Sihem Ben 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mahmoud-Jouini 
Title: Innovative supply-based strategies in the construction industry 
Abstract:
	      In the construction industry demand drives the design process
 and as a result design is structured in order to respond to this demand.
 However, what happens when this demand breaks down, when traditional
 markets are saturated, and no feasible alternative arises? Will this
 sector be capable of refocusing their efforts on creating new products to
 offer? Is it possible for industry participants to adopt a proactive
 strategy? These questions are investigated and it is seen that the French
 construction industry, and in particular major contractors, illustrate the
 problem perfectly. Examples are analysed of innovative offerings in this
 industry, two groups of which could be developed further.	    
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 643-650 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Month: 12 
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Author-Name: Ezio Micelli 
Author-X-Name-First: Ezio 
Author-X-Name-Last: Micelli 
Title: Mobilizing the skills of specialist firms to reduce costs and enhance performance in the European construction industry: two case studies 
Abstract:
	      Analyses are made of procurement strategies capable of
 leading to cost reduction and higher quality through the contribution of
 specialized firms. An exploration is made of the literature concerning the
 procurement of manufactured goods and progress by analysing two case
 studies: the East Bridge of the Storeb&aelig;lt link and the Grand Canal
 Maritime bridge. Both these projects adopted procurement systems that led
 to a learning process capable of enhancing performance and reducing
 overall costs. It is evident that the success of learning-oriented
 procurement strategies relies on two major conditions. First, the client's
 tender must be issued with an open design demanding an active contribution
 from the firms involved in the construction process. Second, the firms
 bidding for the job must be able to manage two distinct sets of skills:
 the technical skills relating to a specific production process and the
 ability to connect these skills to the client's needs through a co-design
 process, or what is known as the strategic intermediation function.	    
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 651-656 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900414709 
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Author-Name: D. G. Proverbs 
Author-X-Name-First: D. G. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Proverbs 
Author-Name: G. D. Holt 
Author-X-Name-First: G. D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Holt 
Title: A theoretical model for optimum project (time) performance based on European best practice 
Abstract:
	      The authors have over recent years performed extensive
 empirical research into European (UK, French and German) construction
 contractor performance. This paper represents the culmination of that
 research, by presenting a model for achieving optimum project time
 performance based on European best practice. By removing or neutralizing
 the impact of external factors (e.g. procurement method), the research
 concentrated on contractor practices and their direct impact on
 construction time performance. A variety of European contractor
 performance data were analysed to identify optimum solutions (i.e.
 contractors, construction practices) for achieving fastest project
 completion. The principal theme of the paper is graphical presentation and
 description of a theoretical model for optimum project (time) performance
 based on European best practice. Further, characteristics of UK, French
 and German variants of the model are presented. The application of
 multiple regression analysis to the data suggests that there are other
 factors, not embraced by the model, that may also impact significantly
 upon construction time performance. European contractors and clients may
 wish to consider the characteristics of these model(s) in striving to
 achieve earliest project completion.	       
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 657-665 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900414718 
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Author-Name: Eric Henry 
Author-X-Name-First: Eric 
Author-X-Name-Last: Henry 
Title: Quality management standardization in the French construction industry: singularities and internationalization prospects 
Abstract:
	      Over the last 10 years quality management in the French
 construction industry has triggered a range of innovative ideas spanning
 all professions, ideas that have been developed further through
 action-research. The creation of quality clubs is one of the first
 examples of this, followed by the setting up of professional quality
 assurance references based on the ISO 9002 Standard, to be used first and
 foremost by construction contractors (QUALIBAT), but also by architects
 (AQC and QUALIARCH), and finally clients (QUALIMO). The clubs and QUALIBAT
 are today experiencing either a decrease in activity or a growth-caused
 crisis, made all the worse by the devastating effects of a long, drawn-out
 activity crisis which lasted from 1993 until 1998 and led to widespread
 abnormally low prices. A new impetus has been given to the sector by the
 Construction Branch of the French Movement for Quality (MFQ) through the
 combined force of the clubs experience and the development of professional
 quality references. The innovation consists of drawing up an experimental
 standard for quality management in the construction industry and actively
 participating in revising the ISO 9000 Standards for the year 2000.
 Although specifically French, other countries in southern Europe and Latin
 America with whom there has been regular contact since 1996 are interested
 in this initiative.	      
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 667-677 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900414727 
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Author-Name: Jean-Luc Guffond 
Author-X-Name-First: Jean-Luc 
Author-X-Name-Last: Guffond 
Author-Name: Gilbert Leconte 
Author-X-Name-First: Gilbert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leconte 
Title: Developing construction logistics management: the French experience 
Abstract:
	      To recover from the construction crisis, major French
 construction firms started developing 'package building' strategies at
 the beginning of the 1990s. Today, their desire to open up continues, but
 they have also shown renewed interest in the management of construction
 site activities and production engineering, as witnessed by the practices
 of 'logistics management'. How can we justify this inward-looking attitude
 to construction? What place is there for innovation? Along what lines must
 this new approach to production management develop? These questions are
 addressed with reference to the analysis recently produced by a panel of
 experts led by the authors. The study of various experimental construction
 sites shows that although it may not yet be well established, this
 approach has resulted in significant changes in the way construction
 projects are organized. It places the emergence of new forms of
 coordination both within and between firms right at the heart of the quest
 for production efficiency.	     
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 679-687 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900414736 
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Author-Name: Linda Clarke 
Author-X-Name-First: Linda 
Author-X-Name-Last: Clarke 
Author-Name: Christine Wall 
Author-X-Name-First: Christine 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wall 
Title: Craft versus industry: the division of labour in European housing construction 
Abstract:
	      Two distinct divisions and concepts of labour are apparent
 from an analysis of social housebuilding sites in the UK, Germany and the
 Netherlands: the craft form, based on controlling the output of labour;
 and the industry form, based on the quality of labour input. These are
 associated with different work processes, skills and training, and also
 different levels of mechanization and component prefabrication. In the UK,
 which is craft-based, low levels of mechanization and prefabrication were
 found compared with Germany and the Netherlands, and the range of
 activities for the separate trades in assembling superstructure elements
 was simpler. Labourers are distinct from craftsmen and remain a
 significant group. Skills are narrow and training provision low. A high
 proportion of the labour force remains self-employed, under labour-only
 subcontractors, working to price or output. In comparison, in Germany and
 the Netherlands labour is employed directly and work processes are more
 complex, with more specialisms at the interfaces. The division of labour
 is industry-wide, training provision is extensive, and skills are broad
 and integrated into the grading structure. Greater speed, higher
 productivity and lower levels of supervision are associated with
 industry-wide systems compared with traditional craft forms.	       
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 689-698 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900414745 
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Author-Name: Jan Druker 
Author-X-Name-First: Jan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Druker 
Author-Name: Richard Croucher 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Croucher 
Title: National collective bargaining and employment flexibility in the European building and civil engineering industries 
Abstract:
	      Change in employment practice in the European construction
 industry is reviewed with particular attention to the effects of flexible
 working on established arrangements for national collective bargaining.
 Data derive from European survey research coordinated by Cranfield School
 of Management in 1995 and from interviews with trade union and employers
 association representatives in the same period. Membership and support for
 trade unions and employers associations has weakened, although there are
 significant differences between countries. The most significant changes in
 employment practice in construction are found in the increased use of
 temporary, short term and fixed term contracts; in subcontracting, and in
 the use of overtime. These changing working practices tend to fragment the
 workforce and to undermine established systems of institutional interest
 representation. The distinctive commitment of UK employers to temporary or
 casual work and to subcontracting is confirmed. The changes contribute to
 pressure on arrangements established through multi-employer bargaining,
 although employers and trade union representatives remained committed, at
 the time of our research, to multi-employer collective agreements.	    
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 699-709 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900414754 
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Author-Name: ]&Ouml;RN JANSSEN 
Author-X-Name-First: ]&Ouml;RN 
Author-X-Name-Last: JANSSEN 
Title: The European construction industry and its competitiveness: a construct of the European Commission 
Abstract:
	      The 'European construction industry' is a fiction that tends
 to obscure its heterogeneous character and to mar studies and policies of
 the European Commission aimed at improving the internal and external
 'competitiveness' of the sector. In order to assess the process of
 integration in Europe under the impact of its own dynamics as well as
 Union policies, this paper looks at the dynamics of the sector from three
 different aspects: as investment, production and labour process. It shows,
 in particular, the persistent regional and social disparities dividing the
 industry into separate entities. Political attention tends to focus on a
 small number of construction companies competing for a few projects which
 represent the European dimension. Yet, these companies still rely on their
 respective national bases and local labour from the place where
 construction is carried out. Persistent divisions between the states are
 also reflected in the low level of transnational organization of the
 construction industry. The policy of the European Commission generally
 ignores these divisions and attempts to establish principles intended to
 make a whole sector more 'competitive', while its component parts,
 operating at hugely different levels of productivity, do not even meet on
 the same market. This paper argues that, instead of trying in vain to
 introduce a 'knock-out' system of competition in the EU Member States, a
 targeted approach might help raise productivity in lagging regions and
 thus improve the basis of competitiveness on global markets.	       
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 711-720 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2000.10800483 
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Author-Name: Paolo Tombesi 
Author-X-Name-First: Paolo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tombesi 
Title: Modelling the dynamics of design error induced rework in construction: comment 
Abstract:
  The bridging of different research disciplines such as computer modelling
 and design practice requires full understanding of both. Privileging one
 area of investigation while simplifying the other is not a feasible
 option. This approach is likely to produce work that scarcely reflects the
 actual complexity of the phenomena discussed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 727-732 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Design Research Design Management Design Process Design Documentation Design Labour, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900433014 
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Author-Name: Michael Ball 
Author-X-Name-First: Michael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ball 
Author-Name: Mahtab Farshchi 
Author-X-Name-First: Mahtab 
Author-X-Name-Last: Farshchi 
Author-Name: Maurizio Grilli 
Author-X-Name-First: Maurizio 
Author-X-Name-Last: Grilli 
Title: Competition and the persistence of profits in the UK construction industry 
Abstract:
  An examination has been made of the performance of a range of medium-size
 publicly quoted construction firms over the five-year period 1990-1994
 including evidence on the competitive nature of construction markets. The
 results suggest that construction markets are price competitive with
 mark-ups that vary positively with the construction cycle. Common
 arguments that competition in construction is excessive and that firms can
 gain from firm specific strategies are not supported by the analysis. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 733-745 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Competition Medium-SIZE Price Competitive Excessive, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900433023 
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Author-Name: Maggie Davidson 
Author-X-Name-First: Maggie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Davidson 
Author-Name: Philip Leather 
Author-X-Name-First: Philip 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leather 
Title: Choice or necessity? A review of the role of DIY in tackling housing repair and maintenance 
Abstract:
  Do-it-yourself (DIY) is a staple element of the spare time activities of
 many households, but little is known about the extent to which basic
 repair work is carried out through DIY and about the quality of this work.
 Through secondary analyses of UK government data (English House Condition
 Survey and Family Expenditure Survey), this paper examines the scale of
 DIY work by owner-occupiers, how work is organized, the interrelationship
 of DIY work, the use of unpaid help, and the use of contractors. It
 considers the types of work carried out, the characteristics of those who
 tackle DIY or use unpaid help, the dwelling types most likely to
 experience DIY work, and the motivations of and constraints on those
 home-owners who do it. The paper concludes with a discussion on the policy
 implications of these findings for government and the building industry.
 Although most DIY work is cosmetic and does not deal with basic repair and
 maintenance, the sheer scale of DIY ensures that it makes a contribution
 to improving housing conditions. The provision of more advice, information
 and education by government, local authorities and the private sector
 could ensure that more DIY work is of better quality and that home owners
 give priority to essential repairs whether or not they tackle these
 themselves. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 747-756 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Building Do-IT-YOURSELF Housing Maintenance Repair, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900433032 
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Author-Name: Martin Loosemore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Author-Name: Chin Chin Tan 
Author-X-Name-First: Chin Chin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tan 
Title: Occupational bias in construction management research 
Abstract:
  Biased research results occur when allowances are not made for the
 cultural perspectives of researchers and respondents. Occupation is a
 strong source of cultural differentiation in the construction industry,
 and this paper investigates the potential for bias to arise from people's
 association with a particular group. A model of occupational stereotypes
 is presented which expands our current understanding of how different
 professions perceive each other. This is useful in a research context
 because it provides a firmer foundation for the interpretation of past
 research results. Furthermore, it enables researchers to understand the
 potential for bias to arise from their own occupational backgrounds and to
 acknowledge these in their research results. A series of suggestions are
 made which may help researchers reduce occupational bias in their
 research. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 757-766 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Research Bias Occupation Culture Beliefs Attitudes Stereotypes, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900433041 
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Author-Name: Chee Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: Chee 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Author-Name: Gary Holt 
Author-X-Name-First: Gary 
Author-X-Name-Last: Holt 
Author-Name: Patricia Cooper 
Author-X-Name-First: Patricia 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cooper 
Title: Lowest price or value? Investigation of UK construction clients' tender selection process 
Abstract:
  There is a growing urge for a shift from 'lowest-price wins' to
 'multi-criteria selection' practices in the contractor selection process.
 The rationale is to achieve best value (for money) for the client. Earlier
 investigations have found that the tender price (i.e. capital cost) still
 dominates the final selection decision despite increased emphases on the
 need for contractor selection based on 'value'. This paper provides
 insights into the evaluation of contractors' attributes, particularly for
 project-specific criteria (PSC), that is, criteria against which tendering
 contractors may be considered. The importance attached by clients to the
 'lowestprice wins' philosophy is also reported. The perceived importance
 of PSC (i.e. their influence on final selection choice) is determined
 through a structured questionnaire survey of UK construction clients. The
 results show an increasing use of PSC. It is also found that
 'lowest-price' is not now necessarily the client's principal selection
 criterion, but rather, the realization that cost has to be tempered with
 evaluation of PSC in any attempt to identify value for money. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 767-774 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Contractor Selection Lowest-PRICE Tender Multi-CRITERIA Selection Project-SPECIFIC Criteria Tender Evaluation, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900433050 
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Author-Name: D. A. Langford 
Author-X-Name-First: D. A. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Langford 
Author-Name: H. El-Tigani 
Author-X-Name-First: H. 
Author-X-Name-Last: El-Tigani 
Author-Name: M. Marosszeky 
Author-X-Name-First: M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Marosszeky 
Title: Does quality assurance deliver higher productivity? 
Abstract:
  This paper seeks to assess whether the implementation of formal quality
 schemes in the construction industry delivers higher productivity when
 measured at site level. The work reports an experiment in which the
 resources used by construction contractors to build housing association
 houses varied in accordance with the level of formal quality certification
 held by the contractors. It concludes that formally assured organizations
 use fewer resources to create the same output. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 775-782 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Quality Assurance Housebuilding Productivity, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900433069 
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Author-Name: Mohan Kumaraswamy 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kumaraswamy 
Author-Name: Sunil Dissanayaka 
Author-X-Name-First: Sunil 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dissanayaka 
Title: ISO 9000 and beyond: from a Hong Kong construction perspective 
Abstract:
  Client driven 'pushes' for ISO 9000 certification in Hong Kong are
 observed to have overtaken any spontaneous 'pull factors' (motivators)
 towards quality improvements 'for their own sake'. For example, the need
 for ISO 9000 certification as a prerequisite for even being considered for
 public sector construction works appears to have distracted some
 organizations from a more comprehensive organization-specific development
 of their quality management systems. Both positive (beneficial) and
 negative (detrimental) outcomes from ISO 9000 certification, as observed
 from relevant previous studies, are summarized herein. These provide a
 useful background against which to present perceptions derived from the
 current study in Hong Kong construction. The target groups were
 predominantly from consultants in the initial survey and all from
 contractors in the second and more comprehensive survey. The more
 significant positive and negative outcomes from ISO 9000 certification as
 derived from the two current surveys are identified. Recommendations are
 made for realigned approaches to ISO 9000 certification and for seamless
 integration with other quality management approaches such as TQM, as well
 as with other management subsystems, such as for productivity improvement
 and dispute minimization. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 783-796 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Hong Kong Integration Iso 9000 Tqm Quality Management, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900433078 
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Author-Name: E. S. Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: E. S. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Author-Name: Danny Then 
Author-X-Name-First: Danny 
Author-X-Name-Last: Then 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Title: Antecedents of trust in intra-organizational relationships within three Singapore public sector construction project management agencies 
Abstract:
  This paper examines the role and nature of trust in construction project
 management performance. Three causes, or antecedents, of trust are
 identified: results, integrity and concern. A questionnaire survey of
 construction project team members employed by three public sector
 infrastructure organizations in Singapore is described. The results
 confirm the expected correlations. Concluding remarks suggest that
 enlightened management is needed to keep the three antecedents in
 reasonable balance. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 797-806 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Trust Results Integrity Concern Performance, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900433087 
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Author-Name: Graham Winch 
Author-X-Name-First: Graham 
Author-X-Name-Last: Winch 
Title: Innovativeness in British and French construction: the evidence from Transmanche-Link 
Abstract:
  This paper addresses the 'innovativeness' (the extent to which the design
 of the organization facilitates or inhibits innovation) of French and
 British project organizations. Following a review of the literature on
 organization design and innovativeness, data from a comparative
 organizational assessment of the British and French approaches to managing
 the Channel Tunnel construction project by Transmanche-Link are presented.
 These show that the British approach could well have less capacity for
 innovation than the French. The available evidence on the relative levels
 of innovation on the two sides of the Channel Tunnel are reviewed, showing
 that the predicted effects are found. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 807-817 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: French Construction British Construction Channel Tunnel Major Projects Construction Innovation, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900433096 
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Author-Name: Mike Bresnen 
Author-X-Name-First: Mike 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bresnen 
Author-Name: Nick Marshall 
Author-X-Name-First: Nick 
Author-X-Name-Last: Marshall 
Title: Building partnerships: case studies of client-contractor collaboration in the UK construction industry 
Abstract:
  Despite the enormous groundswell of interest in partnering and alliancing
 in recent years, there has been comparatively little research that has set
 out to investigate systematically the nature, feasibility, benefits and
 limitations of forms of client-contractor collaboration. This is despite
 the growing recognition that conditions conducive to partnering may well
 vary considerably and that partnering may not be the solution for problems
 within the industry that many commentators have taken it to be. This paper
 sets out to add to the growing literature and empirical database on
 partnering by reporting the findings of a research project designed to
 explore the economic, organizational and technological factors that
 encourage or inhibit collaboration in practice. The paper follows on from
 an earlier review and critique of the literature on partnering (Bresnen,
 M. and Marshall, N. 2000, Construction Management and Economics, 18 (2)
 229-237). It includes as its database nine case studies of
 medium-to-large-scale projects, selected from across the industry, on
 which processes of collaboration are examined from the viewpoints of
 clients, contractors, designers and subcontractors. In contrast to much of
 the prescriptive work in this area, the analysis of the data and the
 paper's conclusions stress some of the practical problems, limitations and
 paradoxes of partnering and alliancing when the effects of important
 economic, organizational and psychological factors are taken into account. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 819-832 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Management Partnering Alliancing Clients, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900433104 
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Author-Name: Guinevere Smithers 
Author-X-Name-First: Guinevere 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smithers 
Author-Name: Derek Walker 
Author-X-Name-First: Derek 
Author-X-Name-Last: Walker 
Title: The effect of the workplace on motivation and demotivation of construction professionals 
Abstract:
  Investigations have been carried out which suggest that motivation of
 employees in all industries is affected by the environment or culture in
 which they work. Research undertaken in Melbourne, Australia investigated
 the effect of the workplace environment encountered on a construction site
 on motivation and demotivation of construction professionals. The data
 collected supported the hypothesis that the environment of a construction
 site does affect demotivation levels of site personnel. Specifically,
 several variables were significantly linked to this result, including long
 hours, chaos, non-recognition for work done and colleagues' aggressive
 management style. The results provide a valuable basis for indicating how
 the construction industry can create a more attractive workplace
 environment for professional site staff. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 833-841 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Culture Motivation Demotivation Management Workplace, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900433113 
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Author-Name: S. Thomas Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: S. Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Author-Name: Sai On Cheung 
Author-X-Name-First: Sai On 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung 
Author-Name: R. Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: R. Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Author-Name: Ka Chi Lam 
Author-X-Name-First: Ka Chi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lam 
Author-Name: Lai Yi Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: Lai Yi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Title: Prediction of tender price index directional changes 
Abstract:
  A multivariate discriminant analysis is described, aimed at predicting
 the direction of changes in the Hong Kong tender price index by utilizing
 the patterns of change in eight leading economic indicators. Two
 discriminant functions are derived which distinguish between 'upward',
 'constant' and 'downward' index trends with a high degree of success. The
 predictive power of the discriminant model is tested by means of a
 simulated ex post holdout sample of eight index values. By comparing the
 group centroids, seven of the cases are correctly classified. The hit rate
 of the 'upward' and 'constant' groups is 100%, while the 'downward' group
 has a hit rate of 75%, suggesting the 'downward' trend to be a more
 difficult movement to predict. Despite this, the overall predictive
 results are considerably better than those that would have occurred by
 chance alone. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 843-852 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Tender Price Index Economic Indicators Trend Multivariate Discriminant Analysis Forecasts, 
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Author-Name: S. MacKenzie 
Author-X-Name-First: S. 
Author-X-Name-Last: MacKenzie 
Author-Name: A. R. Kilpatrick 
Author-X-Name-First: A. R. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kilpatrick 
Author-Name: A. Akintoye 
Author-X-Name-First: A. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Akintoye 
Title: UK construction skills shortage response strategies and an analysis of industry perceptions 
Abstract:
  The construction industry is heavily dependent on the adequate supply of
 a skilled labour force, and as a result the skilled labour shortage in the
 UK has received considerable attention in recent years. With the current
 economic recovery the industry is expected to experience considerable
 skills shortages in both traditional and new skills areas. This paper
 analyses the views of construction employers in relation to the response
 strategies promoted by industry and government and identified in previous
 research which tackle elements of the skills shortage problem within the
 UK construction industry. The paper describes seven existing industry and
 government schemes, and a further nine alternative response strategies to
 the construction skills shortage. The survey analysis demonstrates that
 construction employers support: (i) the Construction Skills Certification
 Scheme, (ii) the Investors in People standard, (iii) economic stability
 within the industry; (iv) long term industry-wide training plans, (v) a
 return to direct employment; and (vi) the development of new technologies
 and construction techniques. It is concluded that the effectiveness of
 alternative response strategies is linked to the traditional approach of
 most contractors. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 853-862 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Labour Shortage Skills Response Strategies, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900433131 
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Author-Name: Albert Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Albert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Title: Evaluation of enhanced design and build system - a case study of a hospital project 
Abstract:
  This study involves an investigation of a hospital project which adopted
 an 'enhanced design and build' form of building procurement. The paper
 assesses the procurement system from the perspectives of the client,
 client's consultants, contractor, contractor's consultants, and
 contractor's subcontractors. A detailed case study of North District
 Hospital is described to illustrate the process of this procurement
 system. All the interviewees generally agreed that the hospital project
 was successful in meeting the time, cost, quality, functional and safety
 requirements set by the client. As the first project adopting the
 'enhanced design-build' procurement system in Hong Kong, the benefits of
 applying this innovative procurement system were demonstrated. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 863-871 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Enhanced Design Build Procurement System Hospital Projects, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900433140 
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Author-Name: Chiel Boonstra 
Author-X-Name-First: Chiel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Boonstra 
Author-Name: Marjo Knapen 
Author-X-Name-First: Marjo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Knapen 
Title: Knowledge infrastructure for sustainable building in The Netherlands 
Abstract:
  The article describes the development and expected future direction of
 knowledge infrastructure pertaining to sustainable building in The
 Netherlands with particular reference to two computer programs based on
 lifecycle analyses: Eco-Quantum Residential and Eco-Quantum Research. The
 first is a tool for architects to identify the environmental consequences
 of different options, while Eco-Quantum Research allows for in-depth
 analyses and therefore can be used for developing innovative designs. The
 programs were made commercially available in November 1999 after testing
 by practitioners and municipalities in The Netherlands. An example of the
 design of an office building guided by Eco-Quantum is also given. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 885-891 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Building Code Construction Products Demolition Dismantling, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190010001193 
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Author-Name: Anthony Lavers 
Author-X-Name-First: Anthony 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lavers 
Author-Name: David Shiers 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shiers 
Title: Construction law and environmental harm: the liability interface 
Abstract:
  Construction professionals are increasingly exposed to risk deriving from
 legal responsibility for environmental harm. To assess the levels of
 exposure to this risk, those involved in property need to understand the
 impact of environmental issues upon construction law. Construction law
 literature and specialist environmental law sources on construction can
 provide a basis for study. The main themes found in these sources are
 planning law, environmental protection, waste and waste management and
 contamination, including water pollution, and these are reviewed. A study
 of the litigation reported in the principal specialist construction law
 sources reinforces the significance of these themes through the
 identification of the case law embodying them. There are other areas of
 impact and potential impact: visual/aesthetic harm, harm to acoustic
 amenity, the use and removal of deleterious materials (such as asbestos)
 and other 'indirect' risks. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 893-902 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Environment Environmental Harm Liability Construction Law, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190010001201 
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Author-Name: Charles Kibert 
Author-X-Name-First: Charles 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kibert 
Author-Name: Jan Sendzimir 
Author-X-Name-First: Jan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sendzimir 
Author-Name: Brad Guy 
Author-X-Name-First: Brad 
Author-X-Name-Last: Guy 
Title: Construction ecology and metabolism: natural system analogues for a sustainable built environment 
Abstract:
  Applying the principles of sustainability to human activities ultimately
 must result in the scrutiny of all sectors of economic activity to assess
 the changes required to provide for a high quality of life for future
 generations. A high priority for evaluation, in the light of its impacts
 on environmental quality and resources, is industrial activity in general
 and the construction industry specifically. The construction sector
 consumes 40% of all extracted materials in the USA, and accounts for 30%
 of national energy consumption for its operation. The sustainability of
 this industrial sector is dependent on a fundamental shift in the way
 resources are used, from non-renewables to renewables, from high levels of
 waste to high levels of reuse and recycling, and from products based on
 lowest first cost to those based on life-cycle costs and full cost
 accounting, especially as applied to waste and emissions from the
 industrial processes that support construction activity. The emerging
 field of industrial ecology provides some insights into sustainability in
 the built environment or sustainable construction. Construction, like
 other industries, would benefit from observing the metabolic behaviour of
 natural systems where sustainability is built in. This paper describes a
 view of the construction industry based on natural systems and industrial
 ecology for the purpose of beginning the discovery of how to shift the
 construction industry and its supporting materials industries onto a path
 much closer to the ideals of sustainability. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 903-916 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Sustainability Resource Efficiency Sustainable Construction Industrial Ecology Industrial Metabolism Design For The Environment Construction Ecology Construction Metabolism, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900446867 
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Author-Name: Peter Graham 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Graham 
Title: Building education for the next industrial revolution: teaching and learning environmental literacy for the building professions 
Abstract:
  Resource efficient design and construction, i.e. doing more with less,
 contributes to decreasing the negative environmental implications of
 resource consumption. However, the environmental effects of buildings
 arise from the combination of many design and management decisions, and
 good environmental design and construction can avoid more than just the
 damage that flows from resource use. It is therefore important that
 students of building professions learn how the many decisions they make
 can help create ecology sustaining buildings, and this awareness begins in
 the classroom. This paper proposes a model for teaching and learning
 environmental literacy for tertiary students of building professions. It
 also argues that, in comparison with a well recognized theory for language
 learning, some of the conditions required for learning environmental
 literacy may not be present in Australian tertiary institutions. This work
 was commissioned for the Australian Council of Building Design Professions
 for the Environment Design Guide and funded by EcoRecycle Victoria. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 917-925 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Environmental Literacy Building Professionals Teaching Learning Resource Efficiency Resource Awareness Sustainability, 
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Author-Name: Lu Aye 
Author-X-Name-First: Lu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Aye 
Author-Name: Nick Bamford 
Author-X-Name-First: Nick 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bamford 
Author-Name: Bill Charters 
Author-X-Name-First: Bill 
Author-X-Name-Last: Charters 
Author-Name: Jon Robinson 
Author-X-Name-First: Jon 
Author-X-Name-Last: Robinson 
Title: Environmentally sustainable development: a life-cycle costing approach for a commercial office building in Melbourne, Australia 
Abstract:
  A range of property and construction options is analysed using standard
 life-cycle costing methodology. The options are to renovate the existing
 building, buy an alternative building and renovate, and buy a development
 site and construct a new building. The do-nothing option and a
 hypothetical option to construct a new building on an ideal site are
 analysed as benchmarks. The results show that the optimum option is to buy
 a suitable site and construct a new building and that the least
 sustainable option, in the case study, is to stay in the existing property
 and renovate the building. Although staying in the existing building and
 doing nothing carries the lowest financial cost, energy consumption and
 greenhouse emissions are significantly worse than for the alternative
 options. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 927-934 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Building Accommodation Options Energy Efficiency Greenhouse Gas Emissions Life-CYCLE Costing, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900446885 
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Author-Name: George Ofori 
Author-X-Name-First: George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ofori 
Author-Name: Clive Briffett 
Author-X-Name-First: Clive 
Author-X-Name-Last: Briffett 
Author-Name: Gu Gang 
Author-X-Name-First: Gu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gang 
Author-Name: Malik Ranasinghe 
Author-X-Name-First: Malik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ranasinghe 
Title: Impact of ISO 14000 on construction enterprises in Singapore 
Abstract:
  As construction activity has a significant impact on the environment it
 is vital to consider how to improve the environmental performance of
 organizations in the construction industry. The ISO 14000 series of
 standards on environmental management provides construction enterprises
 with the tool to address in a structured manner the adverse impacts of
 their operations and to attain sustainable construction. In this study, a
 survey was conducted to ascertain the perceptions of construction
 enterprises in Singapore on the impact of the implementation of ISO 14000
 on their operations. Major problems were identified, and recommendations
 are made for the future development of environmental management systems
 (EMS) in the Singapore construction industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 935-947 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Construction Enterprises Environmental Impact Environmental Management Singapore Sustainable Construction, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900446894 
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Author-Name: Raymond Cole 
Author-X-Name-First: Raymond 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cole 
Title: Building environmental assessment methods: assessing construction practices 
Abstract:
  This paper focuses on the environmental issues associated with the
 building construction process and the way in which they are currently
 represented in building environmental assessment methods. The primary goal
 is to identify the practical and methodological reasons for their scant
 inclusion and to offer arguments to redress this situation. Despite the
 difficulties of assessing management practices, their inclusion within
 building environmental assessment methods is critical from the standpoint
 of reinforcing the relationship between building design and building
 operation. Similar arguments relate to the importance of including
 construction processes. The paper argues that construction issues should
 be included, organized into consistent categories (e.g. resource use,
 ecological loadings and health issues) and clearly partitioned within the
 structure of assessment methods. If there are environmental benefits in
 engaging a broader range of players earlier in the design process, then
 this notion can logically be extended to include the contractor. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 949-957 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Best-PRACTICE Construction Practices Environment Environmental Assessment Environmental Management Systems Resource Use Ecological Loadings Health, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900446902 
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Author-Name: C. K. Chau 
Author-X-Name-First: C. K. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chau 
Author-Name: W. L. Lee 
Author-X-Name-First: W. L. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lee 
Author-Name: F. W. H. Yik 
Author-X-Name-First: F. W. H. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yik 
Author-Name: J. Burnett 
Author-X-Name-First: J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Burnett 
Title: Towards a successful voluntary building environmental assessment scheme 
Abstract:
  Voluntary building assessment schemes have emerged worldwide to help
 assess the environmental performance of buildings. As building
 environmental assessment is a rapidly evolving field, the scope and
 details of such assessment schemes are continuously undergoing updating
 and refinement. Substantial efforts have been devoted to the design and
 improvement of the assessment schemes to make them capable of defining an
 objective building profile. Although most of the existing schemes are
 voluntary, many fail to encourage participation of the building investors
 and designers. In order to widen acceptance, the design of the scheme
 should be oriented towards the manner in which investors make decisions.
 This paper provides an overview of the vital elements and changes needed,
 so as to make a voluntary building environmental assessment scheme more
 attractive and successful, and will include reforms not only in the scope
 and the credit weighting philosophy but also in its nature. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 959-968 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 18 
Year: 2000 
Keywords: Building Assessment Schemes Credit Weighting Scale Voluntary Schemes Sustainability, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461900446911 
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Author-Name: David Greenwood 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Greenwood 
Title: Subcontract procurement: are relationships changing? 
Abstract:
	      Recent publicity shows a shift in the attitude of main
 contractors to subcontract procurement in the UK. However, a survey of the
 specialist contractors' sector shows that this impression should be
 approached with caution: the typical contractor - subcontractor
 relationship is still traditional, cost-driven, and potentially
 adversarial. Nevertheless, the co-existence of the two approaches is
 consistent with the institutional theory of organizational strategy.	    
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 5-7 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190010003380 
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Author-Name: Raymond Y.C. Tse 
Author-X-Name-First: Raymond Y.C. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tse 
Author-Name: John Raftery 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Raftery 
Title: The effects of money supply on construction flows 
Abstract:
	      It is argued that money/credit supply is neutral with respect
 to the real sector. Existing studies have focused on the relationship
 between money supply and national output. However, this paper using data
 from Hong Kong (first quarter 1983-second quarter 1997) examines the
 extent to which fluctuations in the money supply cause (or Granger-cause)
 fluctuations in real construction activity. Specifically, it is found
 that: (i) construction activity flows and construction loans are
 cointegrated, but their lead-lag relationship cannot be established; (ii)
 there is a specific and strong causal relationship between the
 construction activity and the broadly defined money supply M3; and (iii)
 positive money-supply shocks have a larger effect on construction output
 than negative money-supply shocks.	     
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 9-17 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461901452049 
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Author-Name: Linda Fan 
Author-X-Name-First: Linda 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fan 
Author-Name: Christabel Ho 
Author-X-Name-First: Christabel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ho 
Author-Name: Vincent Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: Vincent 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Title: A study of quantity surveyors' ethical behaviour 
Abstract:
	      Several contemporary theories of ethics are reviewed and then
 linked to professional ethics. A questionnaire survey was conducted to
 collect primary data regarding quantity surveyors' attitudes towards
 professional ethics. The subjects were members of the Hong Kong Institute
 of Surveyors (HKIS). Systematic multivariate statistical analyses, such as
 ANOVA, F-distribution, and test for significance, were used to draw
 insight from the survey results. A discrepancy in the standards of
 professional ethics between senior and junior surveyors was found in the
 survey. In addition, wide and significant variances towards ethical
 concepts and decisionmaking considerations were found between senior and
 young practitioners. The results also show that the respondents attach
 great importance to the interest of their employers, their clients and
 themselves, which is not in line with the expectations of the general
 public. These findings provide useful information for researchers in
 studying specific ethical decision-making models as well as drafting more
 theoretically based rules of conduct.		
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 19-36 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461901452058 
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Author-Name: Davide Nicolini 
Author-X-Name-First: Davide 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nicolini 
Author-Name: Richard Holti 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Holti 
Author-Name: Mark Smalley 
Author-X-Name-First: Mark 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smalley 
Title: Integrating project activities: the theory and practice of managing the supply chain through clusters 
Abstract:
	      Building on the results of two demonstration projects carried
 out in the UK, this paper develops the notion of 'work clusters' as an
 organizational approach to supply chain integration and the application of
 concurrent engineering principles. The organizational design principles
 are presented together with the process used to set up clusters at project
 level, and the impact of the clustering arrangement on the re-engineering
 of the design and construction process is discussed. It is argued that the
 clustering arrangement successfully supported efforts to improve value,
 eliminate inefficiencies, and reduce costs in the project. Evidence
 concerning the difficulties, barriers and costs associated with the
 implementation of the clustering approach is also addressed. The paper
 concludes with some reflections on the use of clusters and on issues for
 future research.	   
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 37-47 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461901452067 
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Author-Name: Graham J. Treloar 
Author-X-Name-First: Graham J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Treloar 
Author-Name: Peter E.D. Love 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter E.D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Love 
Author-Name: Gary D. Holt 
Author-X-Name-First: Gary D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Holt 
Title: Using national input/output data for embodied energy analysis of individual residential buildings 
Abstract:
	      Embodied energy (EE) analysis has become an important area of
 energy research, in attempting to trace the direct and indirect energy
 requirements of products and services throughout their supply chain.
 Typically, input-output (I-O) models have been used to calculate EE
 because they are considered to be comprehensive in their analysis.
 However, a major deficiency of using I-O models is that they have inherent
 errors and therefore cannot be reliably applied to individual cases. Thus,
 there is a need for the ability to disaggregate an I-O model into its most
 important 'energy paths', for the purpose of integrating case-specific
 data. This paper presents a new hybrid method for conducting EE analyses
 for individual buildings, which retains the completeness of the I-O model.
 This new method is demonstrated by application to an Australian
 residential building. Only 52% of the energy paths derived from the I-O
 model were substituted using case-specific data. This indicates that
 previous system boundaries for EE studies of individual residential
 buildings are less than optimal. It is envisaged that the proposed method
 will provide construction professionals with more accurate and reliable
 data for conducting life cycle energy analysis of buildings. Furthermore,
 by analysing the unmodified energy paths, further data collection can be
 prioritized effectively.	   
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 49-61 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461901452076 
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Author-Name: K. C. Lam 
Author-X-Name-First: K. C. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lam 
Author-Name: A.T.P. So 
Author-X-Name-First: A.T.P. 
Author-X-Name-Last: So 
Author-Name: Tiesong Hu 
Author-X-Name-First: Tiesong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hu 
Author-Name: Thomas Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Author-Name: R. K. K. Yuen 
Author-X-Name-First: R. K. K. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yuen 
Author-Name: S. M. Lo 
Author-X-Name-First: S. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lo 
Author-Name: S. O. Cheung 
Author-X-Name-First: S. O. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung 
Author-Name: Hongwei Yang 
Author-X-Name-First: Hongwei 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yang 
Title: An integration of the fuzzy reasoning technique and the fuzzy optimization method in construction project management decision-making 
Abstract:
	      Most real world decision-making combines quantitative and
 qualitative (linguistic) variables. Conventional mathematics that combines
 qualitative and quantitative concepts exhibits difficulty in modelling
 actual problems. The research presented in this paper illustrates a
 mathematical approach to the solution of decision-making problems that
 combine qualitative and quantitative objectives. A methodical system for
 construction project management decision-making was developed using a
 combination of fuzzy multiple-objective decision-making theory and the
 fuzzy reasoning technique. The mathematical model can be applied to
 construction project management problems by suggesting an optimal path of
 corporate cash flow that results in the minimum use of resources. The
 information provided by the mathematical model allows the planner to
 eliminate excess use, or idleness, of resources during the construction of
 a project. Such information is indispensable for decision-makers in
 analysing the best time to invest in a new project. A case study is
 demonstrated to illustrate the application to a management decision
 problem.	   
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 63-76 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461901452085 
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Author-Name: TIANJI    XU 
Author-X-Name-First: TIANJI    
Author-X-Name-Last: XU 
Author-Name: ROBERT L.K. TIONG 
Author-X-Name-First: ROBERT L.K. 
Author-X-Name-Last: TIONG 
Title: Risk assessment on contractors' pricing strategies 
Abstract:
	      TIn a competitive tender, pricing strategies are often used
 by contractors to facilitate their cash flows. Usually, the decisions are
 based on contractors' experience, intuition, and personal bias. The
 existing mark-up or cash-flow forecasting models simulate the pricing
 strategies in a simplified manner which may depart from real situation and
 therefore could lead to inaccurate cash-flow forecasting. There is a lack
 of practical models that could quantify risks associated with pricing
 strategies. For construction projects, the quantity values of break-down
 cost items are random variables. A new approach to the risk assessment of
 contractors' pricing strategies is presented. By using the quantities as
 random variables, the approach developed in this paper enables the
 contractor to find the global optimal pricing through the stochastic
 programming model. The risks caused by contractors' pricing strategies are
 then assessed in a quantitative manner. A real case analysis using the
 approach is demonstrated.	    
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 77-84 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190010002561 
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Author-Name: Michail Kagioglou 
Author-X-Name-First: Michail 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kagioglou 
Author-Name: Rachel Cooper 
Author-X-Name-First: Rachel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cooper 
Author-Name: Ghassan Aouad 
Author-X-Name-First: Ghassan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Aouad 
Title: Performance management in construction: a conceptual framework 
Abstract:
	      This paper presents a review of the literature on performance
 management and measurement in various industries with the aim of
 transferring best practice into construction. A framework is presented
 which ensures that effective strategies are deployed to form the
 performance management system that construction organizations can adopt.
 The performance measurement process (conceptual) framework (PMPF) adopts
 the balanced scorecard (BSC) with the addition of a number of elements and
 perspectives. It rationalizes the relationships between performance
 measures and goals derived from strategy, so the impact of those measures
 on an organization's performance can be examined and analysed to indicate
 potential areas for improvement	  
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 85-95 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190010003425 
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Author-Name: I. M. Johnstone 
Author-X-Name-First: I. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Johnstone 
Title: Periodic refurbishment and reductions in national costs to sustain dwelling services 
Abstract:
	      This paper uses a simulation model to make exploratory
 estimates of current and potential reductions in national costs to sustain
 dwelling services due to refurbishment. Data and parameters are based on a
 typical New Zealand dwelling of lightweight timber framed construction.
 Dwelling service years provided by a dwelling over one year adjusted for
 depreciation serve as a proxy for benefits. The costs to construct one
 dwelling and fractions thereof serve as a proxy for the costs of
 maintenance, refurbishment, replacement, and new construction. Current
 levels of refurbishment reduce national average costs to sustain dwelling
 services by a magnitude of 15%. Potential reductions in national costs are
 modest (5%) should the housing stock be stationary, but are negligible
 when the expansion rate of the housing stock is as high as 2.0% per year.
 A decline in the expansion rate of a housing stock has a greater impact on
 reducing national costs than an increase in the number of cycles of
 refurbishment. 	 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 97-108 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190010003434 
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Author-Name: Jun Luo 
Author-X-Name-First: Jun 
Author-X-Name-Last: Luo 
Title: Assessing management and performance of Sino-foreign construction joint ventures 
Abstract:
	      Since the early 1990s, construction joint ventures are
 developing and evolving rapidly in China. However, there has been
 relatively little empirical research into Sino-foreign JVs in China's
 construction industry. This study investigates the management and
 operating performance of Sino-foreign construction joint ventures, and the
 relationships between ownership, management control and JV performance. It
 is found that dominant management control over JVs by Chinese partners is
 the major form of management. Sino-foreign construction JVs perform well.
 Positive and significant correlations were found to exist between three
 variables - ownership, management control and JV performance. A valid
 measure is developed in assessing JV's performance in terms of JV's social
 role in developing countries. The relationship between partner's
 participation in daily operational management of JV and the level of
 control over JV exercised by their parent company, and the relationship
 between partner's strategic objectives and the selection of JV
 organizational structure are also discussed.	       
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 109-117 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190010009997 
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Author-Name: Zeynep Sozen 
Author-X-Name-First: Zeynep 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sozen 
Author-Name: Olcay Kayahan 
Author-X-Name-First: Olcay 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kayahan 
Title: Correlates of the length of the relationship between main and specialist trade contractors in the construction industry 
Abstract:
  Although there is a growing literature on the factors associated with the
 length of interorganizational relationships, there seem to be few
 empirical studies related to the subject in project-based industries such
 as construction. In this study we looked for correlations among the length
 of the relationship between main and specialist trade contractors, control
 methods and the number of rival speciality contractors in the Turkish
 construction industry, drawing on the data provided by a study of 27
 specialist trade contractors. Correlation analysis was used to investigate
 the relationship. The results demonstrate that the length of the
 relationship between main and speciality contractors is inversely related
 to the number of rival specialist trade contractors, but directly related
 to the flexibility of control exercised by the main contractor. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 131-133 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Interorganizational Relationships Main-SPECIALITY Contractor Relationship Strategic Alliances, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190010000185 
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Author-Name: Ozlem Oz 
Author-X-Name-First: Ozlem 
Author-X-Name-Last: Oz 
Title: Sources of competitive advantage of Turkish construction companies in international markets 
Abstract:
  Michael Porter's diamond framework, a relatively recent attempt to
 improve our existing knowledge on the sources of competitive advantage, is
 applied to the Turkish construction industry. The results of this
 undertaking challenge a common approach that attributes Turkish
 contractors' success in international markets to labour cost advantages
 and geographic and cultural proximity to several promising markets. In the
 light of the diamond framework, Turkish contractors' advantages are found
 not to be limited to these 'factor conditions' and 'chance' events. There
 are other important advantages behind their success, such as the existence
 of a dynamic home market, favourable entrepreneurial variables, and
 pressures to upgrade stemming from intense domestic rivalry. The analysis
 also points to the areas in which they face troubles, including problems
 induced by the government, financing difficulties and the weak
 international position of the Turkish design engineering and consultancy
 services industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 135-144 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Turkish Construction Industry Competitive Advantage International Competitiveness Diamond Framework, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190010009988 
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Author-Name: George Ofori 
Author-X-Name-First: George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ofori 
Author-Name: Chan Swee Lean 
Author-X-Name-First: Chan Swee 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lean 
Title: Factors influencing development of construction enterprises in Singapore 
Abstract:
  The literature stresses the importance of improvements in the
 effectiveness and efficiency of contractors if the construction industry
 is to fulfil its tasks in a cost-effective, timely and safe manner.
 Various factors are considered to be instrumental in the development of
 contractors. If the most important influencing factors in any country can
 be identified, measures can be taken to apply them in order to upgrade the
 contractors. The results of a study on the factors which have been
 important in the development of construction enterprises in Singapore are
 presented. A mailed questionnaire survey provided the basis for the study.
 The targeted respondents were local contractors, foreign contractors, and
 clients and consultants. It was found that the key factors could be
 grouped into four main categories: contractors' role; government's and
 institutions' help; practitioners' help and financial support; and
 clients' help. Recommendations are offered on measures which can improve
 the performance of contractors. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 145-154 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Construction Firms Singapore Development Factors Foreign Contractors Government, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190150505072 
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Author-Name: John Raftery 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Raftery 
Author-Name: Josephine Csete 
Author-X-Name-First: Josephine 
Author-X-Name-Last: Csete 
Author-Name: Sammy Hui 
Author-X-Name-First: Sammy 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hui 
Title: Are risk attitudes robust? Qualitative evidence before and after a business cycle inflection 
Abstract:
  Attitudes to the monetary risks associated with business decisions are
 thought to vary in response to at least three identifiable stimuli: the
 amount of money involved, background economic conditions and the framing
 of the decision. This paper reports a study of peoples' attitude to risk
 before and after a real turning point in the real business cycle. This
 work sheds light on the extent to which (i) risk attitudes remain robust
 when economic conditions change, (ii) risk attitude is influenced by
 whether the choice problem is concerned with losses or with gains, and
 (iii) risk attitude may be subordinated to some other dominating
 objective. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 155-164 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Risk Attitude Business Cycles, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190150505081 
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Author-Name: S. Thomas Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: S. Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Author-Name: Michael Mak 
Author-X-Name-First: Michael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mak 
Author-Name: R. Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: R. Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Author-Name: Ka Chi Lam 
Author-X-Name-First: Ka Chi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lam 
Author-Name: Mark Varnam 
Author-X-Name-First: Mark 
Author-X-Name-Last: Varnam 
Title: The predictive ability of Bromilow's time-cost model 
Abstract:
  Bromilow's log-log time-cost (BTC) model is tested and refitted with a
 new set of data for Australian construction projects completed between
 1991 and 1998. It is shown that, as anticipated by earlier research,
 different parameter estimates are needed for different project types, with
 smaller industrial projects taking less time to complete than the smaller
 educational and residential projects. This results in the development of
 two separate models, one for industrial projects and one for
 non-industrial projects. No changes in parameter estimates are needed for
 projects with different client sectors, contractor selection methods and
 contractual arrangements. Alternatives to the log-log model failed to
 produce any improved fit. Finally, the results are compared with previous
 work to indicate the extent of changes in time-cost relationships in
 Australian construction projects over the last 40 years. This indicates a
 clear improvement in construction speed over the period. Furthermore, the
 'public' sector group in particular has exhibited a greater variation (up
 to 132%) over the years. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 165-173 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Cost Time Duration Time-COST Bromilow Model Linear Regression Speed Productivity, 
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Author-Name: K. C. Lam 
Author-X-Name-First: K. C. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lam 
Author-Name: Tiesong Hu 
Author-X-Name-First: Tiesong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hu 
Author-Name: S. Thomas Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: S. Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Author-Name: S. O. Cheung 
Author-X-Name-First: S. O. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung 
Title: A fuzzy neural network approach for contractor prequalification 
Abstract:
  Non-linearity, uncertainty and subjectivity are the three predominant
 characteristics of contractors prequalification which lead to the process
 being more of an art than a scientific evaluation. A fuzzy neural network
 (FNN) model, amalgamating both the fuzzy set and neural network theories,
 has been developed aiming to improve the objectiveness of contractor
 prequalification. Through FNN theory, the fuzzy rules as used by the
 prequalifiers can be identified and the corresponding membership functions
 can be transformed. Eightyfive cases with detailed decision criteria and
 rules for prequalifying Hong Kong civil engineering contractors were
 collected. These cases were used for training (calibrating) and testing
 the FNN model. The performance of the FNN model was compared with the
 original results produced by the prequalifiers and those generated by the
 general feedforward neural network (GFNN, i.e. a crisp neural network)
 approach. Contractors' ranking orders, the model efficiency (R2) and the
 mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) were examined during the testing
 phase. These results indicate the applicability of the neural network
 approach for contractor prequalification and the benefits of the FNN model
 over the GFNN model. The fuzzy neural network is a practical approach for
 modelling contractor prequalification. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 175-188 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Fuzzy Reasoning Neural Network Contractor Prequalification, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190150505108 
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Author-Name: Sun Sheng Han 
Author-X-Name-First: Sun Sheng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Han 
Author-Name: George Ofori 
Author-X-Name-First: George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ofori 
Title: Construction industry in China's regional economy, 1990-1998 
Abstract:
  Construction has been perceived as a pillar industry in China's economic
 revitalization. Policies and programmes have been implemented by the
 central and local governments to promote the development of the national
 and local construction industries, in the hope of driving the growth of
 the economy. Developments in China's economy and in particular, in
 different regions, can be used to test the hypotheses on the relationship
 between construction and economic development. This paper examines the
 geographical distribution of construction in the provinces of China, and
 the relationship between construction and regional economic growth. It
 also studies different types of projects, ownership patterns, and levels
 of technology applied. The study provides useful insights into the
 relationships between the construction industry, and the economy and
 development especially at the regional level. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 189-205 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Construction Industry Economic Development Turin Model China Regional Distribution, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190010010003 
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Author-Name: C. M. Tam 
Author-X-Name-First: C. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tam 
Author-Name: Thomas Tong 
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tong 
Author-Name: S. O. Cheung 
Author-X-Name-First: S. O. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung 
Author-Name: Albert Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Albert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Title: Genetic algorithm model in optimizing the use of labour 
Abstract:
  The construction industry is characterized by the existence of multiple
 trades and crafts. With the existence of multiple-tiers of
 labour-only-subcontracting in Hong Kong, tradesmen are normally assigned
 to tasks of a narrowly defined skill. Lately, there has been a call for
 the adoption of a directly employed labour scheme by the Hong Kong Housing
 Authority and the public works departments in Hong Kong in order to
 improve both safety and quality. However, current industry practice has
 hindered the adoption of directly employed labour, which requires
 assigning tradesmen to broadly defined task groupings. In implementing the
 scheme, the first thing to be resolved is how to maximize the levels of
 use of workers, because that is the major financial incentive to encourage
 contractors to adopt the directly employed labour policy. This coupled
 with the shortage of some skilled craft workers call into question the
 traditionally accepted 'single-skilled' or 'single-task' approach in
 labour deployment. A genetic algorithm model is developed to optimize the
 labour deployment and practical examples are presented. The optimization
 results are very promising, confirming the practical application value of
 the model. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 207-215 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Multi-SKILL Genetic Algorithms Subcontracting Labour Deployment, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190150505126 
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Author-Name: Helen Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Author-Name: Noni Holmes 
Author-X-Name-First: Noni 
Author-X-Name-Last: Holmes 
Title: Understandings of occupational health and safety risk control in small business construction firms: barriers to implementing technological controls 
Abstract:
  The construction industry poses a particular challenge for the making of
 occupational health and safety (OHS) risk control decisions which are
 equitable to all parties involved in the construction process. Typically,
 small business construction firms are engaged as subcontractors in the
 construction industry and are located at the lower end of the
 inter-organizational hierarchy in a construction project. As such, their
 ability to exert an influence on decision-making in the construction
 process is limited, despite their employees' day to day exposure to OHS
 risks. A qualitative study of understandings of OHS risk control was
 conducted among a sample of small businesses engaged in the Australian
 construction industry. Two OHS risks relevant to the construction industry
 were selected for study. One risk (falls from height) represented an
 immediate consequence while the other (occupational skin disease)
 represented a long-term health effect. Understandings of control for these
 OHS risks were explored during in-depth interviews. The results suggest
 that, at the small business end of the industry, there is a fatalistic
 resignation to OHS risks being an unavoidable part of the job. This leads
 to an emphasis on individual rather than technological controls for OHS
 risk. The implication of these findings for the effective management of
 OHS risk is discussed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 217-226 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Occupational Health And Safety Risk Control Small Business, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190010002570 
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Author-Name: Anil Sawhney 
Author-X-Name-First: Anil 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sawhney 
Author-Name: Andre Mund 
Author-X-Name-First: Andre 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mund 
Title: IntelliCranes: an integrated crane type and model selection system 
Abstract:
  The importance of the utilization of cranes in construction operations
 has resulted in the development of structured methods for crane selection.
 Most of these methods are for crane model selection and require the user
 to stipulate the type of crane to be used for the construction operation
 under consideration. Availability of a structured method for crane type
 selection will greatly benefit the overall crane selection process. This
 paper describes a prototype integrated crane selection tool, called
 IntelliCranes, designed to assist in both crane type and crane model
 selection. The key feature of IntelliCranes is the systematic
 incorporation of subjective and qualitative criteria in crane type and
 model selection. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 227-237 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Crane Selection Neural Networks Adaptive Probabilistic Neural Networks Expert Systems Lifting Hoisting, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190010008079 
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Author-Name: Steven Groak 
Author-X-Name-First: Steven 
Author-X-Name-Last: Groak 
Title: Representation in building 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 249-253 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190010020345 
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Author-Name: Ranko Bon 
Author-X-Name-First: Ranko 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bon 
Title: The future of building economics: a note 
Abstract:
  Building economics has been long in emerging because it still lacks solid
 theoretical foundations. The notion of 'building process' should play a
 central role in this regard, as it points at the fundamental indeterminacy
 underlying building activity from conception to demolition. This
 indeterminacy stems from the length of time that usually separates these
 two events. Building economics needs to shift its focus from investment
 decisions to problems of managing building portfolios in their entirety.
 The professional basis for this development is in corporate real estate
 and facilities management. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 255-258 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Building Process Real Estate Portfolio Corporate Real Estate Facilities Management Chief Real Estate Officer, 
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Author-Name: James Meikle 
Author-X-Name-First: James 
Author-X-Name-Last: Meikle 
Title: A review of recent trends in house construction and land prices in Great Britain 
Abstract:
  Over the last few decades, house prices in the UK have risen at a higher
 rate than general prices, as measured by, for example, the retail price
 index. Construction prices, on the other hand, tend to have risen broadly
 in line with general prices. Assuming the same things are being measured
 in each case, this implies that, over the period, the price of land, the
 most significant non-construction element of house prices, has risen at a
 faster rate than house prices and a much higher rate than construction
 prices. This paper reviews past price trends and concludes that not only
 have house prices risen faster than construction prices but also that, as
 a result, construction prices represent a smaller proportion of house
 prices. The paper also considers briefly what might be the implications if
 that trend continued- or if it did not. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 259-265 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Construction Prices Land Prices House Prices Trends Allow Approx Picas, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190010020499 
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Author-Name: Jill Wells 
Author-X-Name-First: Jill 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wells 
Title: Construction and capital formation in less developed economies: unravelling the informal sector in an African city 
Abstract:
  Sub-Saharan Africa is the poorest and least developed region in the world
 today. It is also the most rapidly urbanizing, with the greatest need for
 investment in new infrastructure and buildings. In Kenya, as well as in a
 number of other countries, the adoption of economic adjustment programmes
 has led to a sharp decline in publicly funded construction projects. What
 activity there is takes place in the private sector. The shift from public
 to private investment has been accompanied by a noticeable fall in the
 volume of work passing through the more formally organized construction
 system and an increase in activity in the 'informal' system. The informal
 construction system is characterized by a much closer relationship between
 building owners and building labour, with owners purchasing materials as
 and when they have the funds and engaging directly the services of small
 enterprises and self-employed workers. In Nairobi (Kenya) substantial
 multi-storey projects are now being implemented in this way by a myriad of
 small firms. This paper examines these devel8 opments and assesses their
 implications for our understanding of 'the construction industry' and the
 process of capital formation. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 267-274 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Africa Building Construction Informal Sector Nairobi, 
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Author-Name: R. T. McCutcheon 
Author-X-Name-First: R. T. 
Author-X-Name-Last: McCutcheon 
Title: Employment generation in public works: recent South African experience 
Abstract:
  Unemployment remains one of South Africa's most pressing problems while
 at the same time there is a great need for physical infrastructure in both
 urban and rural areas. Concurrently there is also a lack of individual
 skills and institutional capacity. From a theoretical perspective,
 substantiated by large scale experience elsewhere in Africa (and research
 and development in South Africa) there are reasons for advocating the
 establishment of carefully formulated, long term programmes using
 employment-intensive methods for the construction and maintenance of the
 required infrastructure. These programmes have also improved institutional
 capacities and developed individual skills. Proper employment-intensive
 construction results in a significant increase in employment generated per
 unit of expenditure. It can be financially competitive with conventional
 (equipment-based) construction and can produce the same quality of product
 within the same time. From a development perspective there are additional
 socio-economic benefits to be gained such as the development of individual
 skills and institutional capacities and a contribution to the alleviation
 of poverty. The concepts and principles, taken together with the processes
 and results of successful long term, large scale programmes provide
 criteria by which to evaluate other projects and programmes. In 1994 the
 South African National Public Works Programme (NPWP) was launched based on
 the principles outlined above. This paper briefly describes the NPWP and
 evaluates progress in satisfying its objectives. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 275-284 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Development Employment Labour Skills South Africa Allow Approx Picas, 
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Author-Name: Denis Towill 
Author-X-Name-First: Denis 
Author-X-Name-Last: Towill 
Title: The idea of building business processes: the responsive housebuilder 
Abstract:
  In many market sectors there has recently been an apparent step change
 for the better in how companies perform their core business. The result
 has been increased competitive advantage for companies in the electronic
 products, automotive, insurance, banking and mechanical sectors. Careful
 research has shown that the way forward for the construction sector to
 similarly benefit from the new methodology is to apply well established
 'business systems engineering7rsquo; (BSE) principles. But business
 systems engineering is concerned with both engineering and integrating the
 technological, financial, organizational and cultural aspects of business
 processes. The responsive housebuilder is the particular example selected
 herein to demonstrate the power of the approach. By re-engineering the
 design, financing, and production processes, the housebuilder first learns
 to survive economic turbulence. However, second it grows by increasing
 market share via the exploitation of new opportunities enabled by much
 reduced delivery times. The outcome is therefore a welcome addition to the
 construction sector survivability categories originally listed by Steven
 Groak in The Idea of Building. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 285-293 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Benchmarking Business Systems Engineering Process Change Models Lean Construction, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190010020408 
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Author-Name: Shigeaki Iwashita 
Author-X-Name-First: Shigeaki 
Author-X-Name-Last: Iwashita 
Title: Custom made housing in Japan and the growth of the super subcontractor 
Abstract:
  This paper considers the relationship between the major Japanese
 industrialized housing suppliers and their subcontractors. It describes
 the different types of contractor and subcontractor, indicating their role
 in customer liaison, design and delivery on site. It explains the
 different supply networks for materials supply, and it concludes with a
 description of the emergent role of what have been called 'super
 subcontractors'. These super subcontractors are offering a more efficient
 route to the delivery of works on site for both industrialized and
 traditional housing producers. Their role appears to be transforming the
 organization and costs of delivery. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 295-300 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Subcontractors Made-TO-ORDER Housing Japanese Housing Housing Innovation Supply Chains Customization, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190010020417 
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Author-Name: Tomonari Yashiro 
Author-X-Name-First: Tomonari 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yashiro 
Title: A Japanese perspective on the decline of robust technologies and changing technological paradigms in housing construction: issues for construction management research 
Abstract:
  Based on the concept of construction as a project-based economic
 activity, Steven Groak offered the idea of a technological paradigm to
 represent project-based technology fusion that is adaptive to the
 uncertainties embodied within construction projects. This paper discusses
 further research topics raised by the idea of the technological paradigm
 from a Japanese perspective. It verifies the effectiveness of Groak's
 notion by exemplifying phenomena identified in Japanese construction
 practices. First, the paper confirms how declining robust technologies are
 generating innovative activities in construction projects. Second, a
 'horizontal evolution' case study is presented as evidence that the
 strategies engendered by the technological paradigm outperform those from
 the industrial paradigm. Then the paper identifies and focuses on the
 informality of project-based technology fusion. Relevant research topics
 are discussed, such as the unpredictability of system configuration, the
 integration of knowledge and know-how, and the regulatory framework for
 extending positive informality. It is concluded that the following topics
 have considerable significance for construction management research: (a)
 methodology to evaluate 'robust limits'; (b) the process of
 project-to-project technology transfer and evolution; (c) organization
 formation of project-based technology fusion; and (d) regulatory framework
 that embodies informality to activate project-based technology fusion. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 301-306 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Technological Paradigm Project-BASED Technology Fusion Robust Technology Organizational Learning, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190010020426 
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Author-Name: Alistair Gibb 
Author-X-Name-First: Alistair 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gibb 
Title: Standardization and pre-assembly- distinguishing myth from reality using case study research 
Abstract:
  Standardization and pre-assembly (S&P) are not new, but their application
 and their drivers, pragmatism and perception, need to be considered in the
 light of current technology and management practice. There are lessons to
 be learned from a historical review, but there are also numerous myths
 that must be dispelled: houses are not cars; maximum standardization is
 not always the answer; and, S&P do not have to cost more. Steven Groak
 worked with the author on the research project 'Adding value to
 construction projects through standardisation and pre-assembly' funded by
 CIRIA (Construction Industry Research and Information Association). The
 CIRIA project, which forms the basis of this paper, aimed to produce a
 review of the subject and guidance for clients and project teams through a
 comprehensive literature review, expert work5 shops and case study
 research. The paper defines S&P, discusses past, present and future
 applications (providing case study evidence) and presents the key benefits
 and implications of the optimized use of standardization and pre-assembly. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 307-315 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Standardization Pre-ASSEMBLY Drivers Benefits Implications, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190010020435 
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Author-Name: Shuichi Matsumura 
Author-X-Name-First: Shuichi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Matsumura 
Title: Perspectives on component-based design in Japanese construction 
Abstract:
  The industrialization of building production was the subject of heated
 debate in Japan during the 1960s and into the 1970s. Various concepts of
 'component-based design' were introduced with the purpose of stimulating
 innovation and creating a more efficient building process. In this paper
 these concepts are reviewed from today's perspectives, and the necessary
 revisions are examined that might make them more useful in contributing to
 the future development of the Japanese construction industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 317-319 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Component-BASED Design Flexible Manufacturing System Information Technology Decision-MAKING, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190010020471 
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Author-Name: David Gann 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gann 
Title: Putting academic ideas into practice: technological progress and the absorptive capacity of construction organizations 
Abstract:
  This paper focuses on how knowledge is produced by academics and on
 mechanisms for and constraints upon absorbing new ideas within the
 construction sector. It draws upon two bodies of work: Cohen and
 Levinthal's concept of 'absorptive capacity' and Gibbons and coworkers'
 'new production of knowledge'. Much of Steven Groak's work was concerned
 with technology transfer and how ideas generated during research could be
 put into practice. He developed the concept of 'practitioner-researcher'
 to illustrate the ways in which many built environment professionals
 approach their work. The paper suggests that a few construction firms have
 the capabilities to absorb and act directly upon the results of academic
 research in the UK. These firms are likely to employ a critical mass of
 professionally qualified practitioners and they usually compete for work
 in technically demanding and often specialist areas. They probably have a
 track record of collaboration with university researchers, and are likely
 to have their own internal technical support infrastructure which assists
 in learning between projects. However, the majority of construction
 organizations learn of new ideas through a range of different published
 media and by participating in complex sets of interactions in a wide range
 of networks. The role of professional institutions is important, acting as
 repositories of knowledge. But these institutions may also constrain
 development when they adhere to outmoded notions of narrowly defined
 discipline-based activities. Governments can play a part in putting ideas
 into practice as catalysts in bringing academic research and industrial
 practitioner communities together through sponsorship of collaborative
 research projects. The paper concludes that construction organizations
 could improve their absorptive capacity by developing better feedback and
 life-long learning mechanisms, education and training. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 321-330 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Knowledge Production Absorption Capacity Innovation Construction Research Academic Research Technology Transfer Professionalization Construction Organizations, 
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Author-Name: Timothy Fisher 
Author-X-Name-First: Timothy 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fisher 
Author-Name: Malik Ranasinghe 
Author-X-Name-First: Malik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ranasinghe 
Title: Culture and foreign companies' choice of entry mode: the case of the Singapore building and construction industry 
Abstract:
  Recent studies have shown that culture has an effect on the choice of
 foreign investment venture structure. Cultural distance has been
 identified as a primary determinant in the selection of shared control
 over wholly foreign owned investment. The data from these studies
 indicate, however, that individual cultural characteristics of investor
 countries may be more important than the difference in culture. In this
 study, a sample of Singaporean building and construction firms is utilized
 to explore whether joint venture (JV) formations correspond more to the
 uncertainty avoidance dimension of the investor's culture than to cultural
 distance. The results show that an investor's cultural aversion to risk
 may be more influential in explaining the propensity for firms from
 certain countries to engage in JVs, rather than other cultural factors. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 343-353 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Culture Joint Ventures Partner Selection Foreign Investment Entry Mode Technology Transfer Regionalization, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190010001193a 
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Author-Name: Chan Swee Lean 
Author-X-Name-First: Chan Swee 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lean 
Title: Empirical tests to discern linkages between construction and other economic sectors in Singapore 
Abstract:
  The construction industry makes significant contributions to the
 socio-economic development process in most countries. Its importance in
 the economy is due largely to the direct and indirect impact it has on the
 national economy. It stimulates the growth of other sectors through a
 complex system of linkages. Interest in multi-sectoral linkages was
 generated following Hirschman's work that investigated the relationship
 between unbalanced sectoral growth and economic development. Most of the
 past research work had used Leontief's input-output analysis to gauge the
 backward and forward linkages between industries. This paper proposes an
 econometric procedure that can be used for determining the construction
 output linkages. This involves unit-root testing and Granger causality
 testing. The main purpose is to determine the impact of a fluctuation in
 construction output on the sectoral production and the economy of
 Singapore. This helps to assess the role of the construction industry and
 how it is affected by the changes in the other economic sectors. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 355-363 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Construction Linkages Economic Sectors Granger Causality, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190010022686 
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Author-Name: Ramesh Marasini 
Author-X-Name-First: Ramesh 
Author-X-Name-Last: Marasini 
Author-Name: Nashwan Dawood 
Author-X-Name-First: Nashwan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dawood 
Author-Name: Brian Hobbs 
Author-X-Name-First: Brian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hobbs 
Title: Stockyard layout planning in precast concrete products industry: a case study and proposed framework 
Abstract:
  Management of the stockyard layout in the precast concrete products
 industry is very important for efficient storage and dispatch of the
 concrete products. The industry uses the make-to-stock principle in
 production to meet the seasonal demand (high in summer and low in winter)
 from the construction industry. In order to stabilize production output
 and cater for the huge demand in summer, stock is built up during the
 winter and spring period. The concrete products are kept in stock for 4-5
 months. As 2000&#x2248;3000 different precast concrete products are
 produced, and the products have different size, weight and handling
 requirements, determination of appropriate stockyard location for the
 products constitutes a complex process. This paper describes some ongoing
 research that is focused on identifying the appropriate methodology for
 designing and managing the stockyard layout that ensures efficient storage
 and dispatch of products, and provides ease of rotation of products within
 the yard. An integrated simulation model employing artificial intelligence
 methods has been proposed to evaluate 'what-if' scenarios and recommend a
 suitable methodology for the management of stockyard space for precast
 concrete products. This paper presents the findings from a case study,
 which includes work-study, frequency analysis of historical order data.
 The paper also introduces the specifications, processes and outline
 prototype of the proposed model. A general purpose simulation language
 (SIMAN) based software, 'Arena 4.0' (Systems Modelling Corporation), has
 been selected to develop the prototype simulation model and ILOG views and
 rules have been considered to generate a knowledge-based stockyard layout. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 365-377 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Stockyard Layout Precast Concrete Products Simulation, 
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Author-Name: Mohan Raj Manavazhi 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohan Raj 
Author-X-Name-Last: Manavazhi 
Author-Name: Zhang Xunzhi 
Author-X-Name-First: Zhang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Xunzhi 
Title: Productivity oriented analysis of design revisions 
Abstract:
  This paper presents a structured, two-pronged approach to the development
 of a framework for assessing the severity of occurrence of design
 revisions and determining the causes of these revisions. The development
 of the framework involves the identification of a causal taxonomy
 consisting of categories of the causes of design revisions and the
 formalization of a set of indices for measuring and comparing the
 magnitudes of designer-times expended on design revisions. The framework
 could be used both as a diagnostic instrument to determine the health of
 the design phase and also as a forecasting tool for the estimation of
 designer resources required for a construction project. The framework was
 tested using data obtained from twelve building projects in China. The
 category that caused the maximum expenditure of designer time on design
 revisions in the building projects surveyed was found to be
 owner-initiated changes. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 379-391 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Design Revisions Design Process Design Productivity, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190010017141 
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Author-Name: C. M. Tam 
Author-X-Name-First: C. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tam 
Author-Name: Ivan Fung 
Author-X-Name-First: Ivan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fung 
Author-Name: Albert Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Albert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Title: Study of attitude changes in people after the implementation of a new safety management system: the supervision plan 
Abstract:
  The construction industry of Hong Kong has a very poor site safety
 record. The overall accident rate has gone down a little during the last
 few years, but the number of fatalities has risen dramatically. In the
 past, the Hong Kong Government adopted a laissez-faire approach in
 managing construction safety, hoping that market forces would regulate the
 safety performance. However, the approach has proved to be ineffective.
 Since 1986, the Government has taken a proactive approach in combating
 construction site safety, and has introduced a series of safety
 programmes, which consist of encouraged and mandatory schemes aiming at
 nourishing a proper safety culture in the construction industry. Recently,
 the Government decided to criminalize site accident cases by introducing a
 so-called 'Supervision Plan', aiming at changing the safety attitude and
 culture of construction practitioners. This paper applies an
 attitude-changing model, 'reinforcement theory', to predict the changing
 attitude of people in the construction industry. The results show that the
 attitude of construction practitioners in Hong Kong will change to be more
 positive when they receive more messages to confirm that people really are
 put into jail for negligence under the Supervision Plan. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 393-403 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Site Safety Supervision Plan Attitudinal Change Reinforcement Theory, 
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Author-Name: Krishna Mochtar 
Author-X-Name-First: Krishna 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mochtar 
Author-Name: David Arditi 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Arditi 
Title: Pricing strategy in the US construction industry 
Abstract:
  This paper presents several issues related to pricing in construction.
 First, problems with current pricing strategy in construction are
 explored. Second, pricing strategies based on a market-based approach are
 proposed. Third, survey findings of the top 400 US contractors are
 presented regarding their current pricing practices and the applicability
 of the proposed pricing strategies. In conclusion, the belief that current
 pricing strategy in construction is predominantly cost-based is confirmed
 by the survey findings; indeed, in setting the markup, most contractors
 rely on their intuition after subjectively assessing the competition. The
 three internal pricing variables that have the largest statistically
 significant contingency coefficients with pricing strategy are 'marketing
 intelligence capabilities', 'annual contract value', and 'the type of
 client in most projects'. 'Owner's characteristics',
 'competitors'characteristics', and 'market demand' are statistically
 significant external variables in making pricing strategy decisions. A
 change of bidding procedure is proposed so that all parties in
 construction can maximize the benefits of market-based pricing strategies. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 405-415 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Cost-BASED Pricing Market-BASED Pricing Pricing Variables Bidding Procedure, 
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Author-Name: roy J. Le Isidore 
Author-X-Name-First: roy J. Le 
Author-X-Name-Last: Isidore 
Author-Name: W. Edward Back 
Author-X-Name-First: W. Edward 
Author-X-Name-Last: Back 
Author-Name: Gary Fry 
Author-X-Name-First: Gary 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fry 
Title: Integrated probabilistic schedules and estimates from project simulated data 
Abstract:
  Risk management, as it relates to construction, is vital to the
 successful undertaking and completion of any construction project. One way
 to manage project risk effectively is to develop more reliable means of
 accounting for the time and cost variability existing in construction
 operations. Recent attempts to more reliably quantify the risk inherent in
 construction projects has focused on range estimating and stochastic
 scheduling (also referred to as probabilistic estimating and probabilistic
 scheduling). It is common knowledge in the construction industry that the
 cost associated with a project is affected greatly by the schedule
 selected to complete that project. Additionally, the percentile level
 associated with both of these tools is of significance when they are
 considered stochastically. This paper looks at the integration of range
 estimating and probabilistic scheduling, using a new procedure called the
 empirical cumulative density function technique (ECDF) as a means of
 further controlling the risk associated with the undertaking of
 construction projects. In addition to providing a reliable means of
 relating the results of range estimating and probabilistic scheduling,
 this technique is graphically based, and has the advantage of not
 requiring any assumptions regarding the underlying data distributions. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 417-426 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Integrated Cost And Schedule Monte Carlo Simulation Range Estimating Probabilistic Estimating Probabilistic Scheduling, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190010022677 
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Author-Name: Sai-On Cheung 
Author-X-Name-First: Sai-On 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung 
Author-Name: Tsun-Ip Lam 
Author-X-Name-First: Tsun-Ip 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lam 
Author-Name: Mei-Yung Leung 
Author-X-Name-First: Mei-Yung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leung 
Author-Name: Yue-Wang Wan 
Author-X-Name-First: Yue-Wang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wan 
Title: An analytical hierarchy process based procurement selection method 
Abstract:
  Procurement selection continues to be topical, and several advanced
 studies have been reported. One of the key concerns of procurement
 selection is how to enhance objectivity. A selection method developed
 using multi-attribute utility technology (MAUT) and the analytical
 hierarchy process (AHP) is proposed. With the input of industrial experts,
 critical procurement selection criteria and procurement strategies
 commonly used in Hong Kong were identified. Against these criteria,
 utility factors corresponding to various procurement strategies were then
 assigned by the experts to create a utility factor table. To cater for
 individual project characteristics, the relative importance weightings of
 the selection criteria were assessed using the analytical hierarchy
 process. Final selection was then based on the highest utility value
 derived from the procurement strategies, taking into account the relative
 importance of the selection criteria. The use of the model is illustrated
 with actual data. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 427-437 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Multi-ATTRIBUTE Utility Technology Analytical Hierarchy Process Procurement Selection, 
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Author-Name: Nicola Costantino 
Author-X-Name-First: Nicola 
Author-X-Name-Last: Costantino 
Author-Name: Roberto Pietroforte 
Author-X-Name-First: Roberto 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pietroforte 
Author-Name: Peter Hamill 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hamill 
Title: Subcontracting in commercial and residential construction: an empirical investigation 
Abstract:
  Some twenty years ago Robert Eccles argued for the theoretical existence
 of the quasifirm, a semi-integrated form of production in the construction
 industry, following a field study of home building firms in the USA. The
 study was aimed at substantiating some aspects of Williamson's transaction
 cost theory. The present work has similar intents, and illustrates the
 results of two recent field studies of homebuilders and commercial
 contractors, and the specific features of their subcontracting practice.
 Given the difficulty of an effective measurement of transaction costs in
 construction, Williamson's concept of atmosphere is suggested to explain
 the different approaches observed in subcontracting. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 439-447 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Quasifirm Transaction Costs Subcontracting Construction Market Homebuilders General Contractors, 
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Author-Name: Hedley Smyth 
Author-X-Name-First: Hedley 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smyth 
Title: Reply 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 449-450 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190010026114 
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Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Author-Name: NG Thomas 
Author-X-Name-First: NG 
Author-X-Name-Last: Thomas 
Title: Australian project time-cost analysis: Statistical analysis of intertemporal trends 
Abstract:
  In statistical analysis of intertemporal movements in time-cost
 relationships via the Bromilow model it is shown that for Ng et al.'s
 (2001) Australian data, the K value is not significantly different from
 unity. This is utilized to develop a new and simpler ratio measure of the
 time-cost relationship, which has the advantage of being obtainable for
 each project. A scatter plot and a statistical analysis of the project
 ratios indicate significant yearly fluctuations but no underlying trend.
 Assuming similar characteristics of the data from previous studies,
 equivalent average ratios are estimated and plotted, confirming Ng et
 al.'s visual appearance of a possible downward trend. However, the
 statistical analysis is inconclusive on the issue, there being
 insufficient data (six points) for a full analysis. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 455-458 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Time, cost, model, trend, Bromilow, intertemporal, nonlinear, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2001.9709621 
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Author-Name: Zhaoxia Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Zhaoxia 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Author-Name: Michael Anson 
Author-X-Name-First: Michael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Anson 
Author-Name: Guangming Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Guangming 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Title: A procedure for quantitatively evaluating site layout alternatives 
Abstract:
  Construction site layout decisions affect the effort involved in
 materials handling, an activity which occupies a substantial portion of
 working time. Much computer software has been developed enabling
 construction managers to plan and visualize the layout of a construction
 site, but at present the lack of an accepted practical technique for
 evaluating the efficiency of a chosen site layout makes it difficult to
 choose objectively between possibilities, in the search for a better
 layout design. The research described in this paper explores the
 practicability of an evaluation procedure intended to help improve this
 situation, and effectively describes the use of a quantitative material
 flow network model as the basis for evaluating the efficiency of a given
 site layout option. The evaluation measure, 'total material flow time', is
 calculated as part of an evaluation procedure. A site trial of the
 procedure is described, and its necessary development into a computer
 assisted procedure is discussed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 459-467 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Site layout, quantitative evaluation, material flow, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2001.9709622 
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Author-Name: Paulo Barbosa 
Author-X-Name-First: Paulo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Barbosa 
Author-Name: Priscilla Pimentel 
Author-X-Name-First: Priscilla 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pimentel 
Title: A linear programming model for cash flow management in the Brazilian construction industry 
Abstract:
  A linear programming model has been developed for optimal cash flow
 management addressing specific cash flow issues related to the
 construction industry. These include typical financial transactions,
 possible delays on payments, use of available credit lines, effect of
 changing interest rates, and budget constraints that often occur in the
 construction industry. A small size project from the Brazilian
 construction industry is provided as a case study, aiming at evaluating
 the potential benefits from using the model. Different changes to the
 basic structure of the model allow and establish the consistency of the
 results. Alternative formulations are suggested to deal with
 uncertainties, longer planning horizons, and multiple subcontractors and
 suppliers. In addition to the tangible financial earnings derived from the
 optimization process, the simple structure of the model, as a network flow
 and corresponding equations, provides much visual insight concerning the
 relationships between the external inputs and the variables of the
 problem. Optimal results have yet to be achieved in a real life situation,
 but a better view of whole cash flow management is provided when using the
 model. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 469-479 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Cash flow management, financial planning, linear optimization, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2001.9709623 
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Author-Name: Raymond Nkado 
Author-X-Name-First: Raymond 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nkado 
Author-Name: Terry Meyer 
Author-X-Name-First: Terry 
Author-X-Name-Last: Meyer 
Title: Competencies of professional quantity surveyors: A South African perspective 
Abstract:
  A competency-based review of professional quantity surveying is important
 for service excellence and has continuing relevance in the built
 environment of the 21st century. A survey of quantity surveyors in
 professional practice in South Africa has provided a new perspective on
 the relative importance of competencies required for current and future
 quantity surveying services, and revealed notable gaps between the
 important competencies and current proficiency levels among practitioners.
 The survey was based on a structured questionnaire reflecting 23 defined
 competencies, which were derived from the literature and from in-depth
 interviews with selected practitioners. The results indicated that
 technically orientated competencies were rated of highest importance for
 current services, while management orientated competencies were rated of
 higher importance for future services. The profession was rated as
 deploying below average proficiency levels in marketing, advanced
 financial management, leadership and general management, and project
 management, although these received high current and future importance
 ratings. The findings suggest that initial and continuing education and
 training of professional quantity surveyors should emphasize the
 development of management-orientated competencies. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 481-491 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Competencies, ranking, quantity surveyors, South Africa, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2001.9709624 
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Author-Name: Stephen Fox 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fox 
Author-Name: Laurence Marsh 
Author-X-Name-First: Laurence 
Author-X-Name-Last: Marsh 
Author-Name: Graham Cockerham 
Author-X-Name-First: Graham 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cockerham 
Title: Design for manufacture: A strategy for successful application to buildings 
Abstract:
  Building designers' counterparts in the manufacturing industry use
 proprietary methodologies described by the term 'design for manufacture'
 (DFM). Their use has resulted in radical improvements to productivity and
 quality. The potential benefits of applying DFM to buildings are widely
 recognized. However, there are differences between design in the
 manufacturing industry and in the construction industry. An analysis is
 provided here of how building design information and activities could
 affect successful application of DFM in the construction industry. The
 paper presents a review of DFM literature and a field survey of
 construction manufacturers, assemblers and consultants. The results
 suggest that information and activities prevalent in building design are
 barriers to the successful application of existing DFM methodologies.
 However, it may be possible to apply the fundamental principles of DFM to
 buildings. A strategy to achieve this is introduced and discussed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 493-502 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Design for manufacture (DFM), design rules, design metrics, methodology, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2001.9709625 
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Author-Name: Derek Drew 
Author-X-Name-First: Derek 
Author-X-Name-Last: Drew 
Author-Name: Liwina Ho 
Author-X-Name-First: Liwina 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ho 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Title: Analysing a consultant's competitiveness in two-envelope fee tendering 
Abstract:
  A method for analysing the competitiveness of a consultant's two-envelope
 fee tendering history is proposed and illustrated in an application to one
 of Hong Kong's larger quantity surveying practices. Separate measures for
 determining consultants' fee, quality score and overall competitiveness
 are considered to accommodate the special nature of the Hong Kong system,
 which makes cross-auction comparisons impossible. Maximum fee
 competitiveness is assumed to be the lowest submitted tender fee, while
 maximum quality score competitiveness is taken to be the highest quality
 score attained by a competing consultant. Fees and quality score are then
 expressed as separate competitiveness ratios relative to these maximums
 and aggregated for determining overall competitiveness. In analysing
 bidding performance it was found that this consultant's fee, quality score
 and overall competitiveness are all above the competitor average. These
 competitiveness measures reveal large differences in variability between
 quality score and fees, with quality score variability being considerably
 lower. Such a large imbalance in competitiveness variability effectively
 discounts quality and promotes the influence of the fee, since
 competitiveness ratio differences between fees are much larger than the
 competitiveness ratio differences between quality scores. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 503-510 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: bidding, competitiveness, consultant, fee, quality, tendering, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2001.9709626 
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Author-Name: Alex Eyiah 
Author-X-Name-First: Alex 
Author-X-Name-Last: Eyiah 
Title: An integrated approach to financing small contractors in developing countries: A conceptual model 
Abstract:
  Lack of access to bank finance is one of the major constraints on the
 development of small contractors in developing countries. Efforts by
 governments and interested donor agencies to mitigate the problem have
 achieved little. Banks perceive that the risk and transaction costs
 involved in dealing with small businesses in general are high. They also
 lack information about small business owner-managers and their businesses
 to better evaluate their loan proposals. Furthermore, several factors make
 it difficult to acquire adequate collateral to compensate for the risk.
 Theoretical and empirical analysis has recognized the importance of
 developing a closer working relationship between the bank and the small
 business in addressing the problem and, hence, improving the latter's
 access to bank loans. Microcredit schemes, which dwell on the principles
 of small business-bank relationships, have been successful in this
 respect. This paper reviews the factors affecting bank financing of small
 businesses and examines their implications for small contractors in
 developing countries. Based on the concept of microcredit, a model for
 financing small contractors in developing countries has been developed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 511-518 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Developing countries, contractor development, small contractors, bank finance, microcredit, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2001.9709627 
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Author-Name: Graham Winch 
Author-X-Name-First: Graham 
Author-X-Name-Last: Winch 
Author-Name: Brid Carr 
Author-X-Name-First: Brid 
Author-X-Name-Last: Carr 
Title: Processes, maps and protocols: Understanding the shape of the construction process 
Abstract:
  Process mapping and benchmarking are becoming widely recognized as
 important management tools for understanding how value is delivered for
 customers, and their use in the construction industry is growing rapidly.
 Influenced by research on design project management, and the requirements
 of developing inter-firm IT systems, this work has focused renewed
 attention on the role of process protocols. The aim of this paper is to
 explore empirically the use of process maps and protocols within one
 retail client with a large programme of retail development projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 519-531 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Process mapping, process protocol, benchmarking, key performance indicators, retail clients, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2001.9709628 
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Author-Name: Alan Griffith 
Author-X-Name-First: Alan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Griffith 
Author-Name: Nick Phillips 
Author-X-Name-First: Nick 
Author-X-Name-Last: Phillips 
Title: The influence of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 upon the procurement and management of small building works 
Abstract:
  This paper, which focuses on the impact of the Construction (Design and
 Management) Regulations 1994 on the management of small building works,
 adds new data and analysis to the further development of a subset of
 findings from a major research study, supported by governmental and
 industry based sources, which investigated the efficiency and
 effectiveness of procurement methods, organizational systems and
 management approaches to small building works and minor maintenance
 projects. Within this industry subsector there has been and continues to
 be an apparent culture of misunderstanding in the application of the CDM
 Regulations. However, commonly such works are undertaken in active
 environments where buildings are occupied or are operational. This raises
 many issues and considerations which are key to the satisfactory
 implementation of the CDM Regulations. The application of the Regulations
 is examined explicitly in the context of managing small building works.
 The findings indicate that the CDM Regulations have left ambiguities,
 primarily through specified exclusions to application, through which
 health and safety responsibilities may be downplayed or even simply
 disregarded. Effective implementation of the CDM Regulations during the
 management of small building works requires that legislation be
 unambiguously translated into contract documentation, and also that there
 must be clear understanding by project participants of their committed and
 onerous responsibilities for project health and safety under the CDM
 Regulations. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 533-540 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Small works, maintenance, management, health and safety, CDM Regulations, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2001.9709629 
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Author-X-Name-First: Serdar 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kale 
Author-Name: David Arditi 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Arditi 
Title: General contractors' relationships with subcontractors: A strategic asset 
Abstract:
  The general contractor-subcontractor relationship has been a focus of
 interest in the literature and yet its impact on a general contractor's
 economic performance remains a virtually unexplored area in the
 construction management literature. This research presents the findings of
 a questionnaire survey administered to 500 large US general contractors to
 explore this issue. The findings reveal that maintaining a relationship of
 high quality with subcontractors is positively and strongly associated
 with the perceived performance of general contractors responding to the
 survey. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 541-549 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Transactions, general contractors, subcontractors, relationship quality, social embeddedness, and economic performance, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2001.9709630 
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Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lemer 
Title: Book review 
Abstract:
  Construction - The Third Way: Managing Cooperation and Competition in
 Construction John Bennett, Butterworth Heinemann, 2000, ISBN 0 7506 3093
 0, 224 pp., &#xa3;19.99 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 551-552 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2001.9709631 
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Author-Name: David Moore 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Moore 
Author-Name: Andrew Dainty 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty 
Title: Intra-team boundaries as inhibitors of performance improvement in UK design and build projects: a call for change 
Abstract:
  The success of the design and build (D&B) procurement route could be
 undermined by issues arising from the rigid professional cultures of
 individual participants within project workgroups. These have the
 potential to inhibit the achievement of a key espoused benefit of D&B
 procurement, i.e. that it promotes the integration of the design and
 construction processes for improved project performance. Cultural
 non-interoperability is identified as a significant potential barrier to
 effective change management, and to the achievement of innovation within
 the design and construction processes. This note argues that project
 responsibilities, which currently are delineated along professional
 identity lines, produce design and construction solutions that fail to
 fulfil the potential of D&B procurement. It is suggested that addressing
 cultural interoperability will require a fundamental and long term
 reshaping of the industry's structure, beginning with the professional
 bodies and the higher education system that underpins their future
 membership. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 559-562 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Professional Cultures Interoperability Performance Improvement Design And Build Allow Approx Picas, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110055508 
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Author-X-Name-First: Said 
Author-X-Name-Last: Boukendour 
Author-Name: Rahim Bah 
Author-X-Name-First: Rahim 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bah 
Title: The guaranteed maximum price contract as call option 
Abstract:
  Due to increasing constraints on project duration and costs, together
 with the increasing implication of contractors in the design process,
 guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contracts are likely to become common in
 the future. This paper explores a new approach for evaluating the
 remuneration of the contractor. The GMP contract is considered as a hybrid
 arrangement consisting of a cost reimbursement contract and a call option
 on a fixed price contract. The option pricing theory is used as a
 conceptual framework to assess the GMP contract and the contractors'
 remuneration. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 563-567 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Guaranteed Maximum Price Fixed Price Cost Reimbursement Call Option, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110049848 
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Author-X-Name-First: K. C. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lam 
Author-Name: G. Runeson 
Author-X-Name-First: G. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Runeson 
Author-Name: S. T. Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: S. T. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Author-Name: T. S. Hu 
Author-X-Name-First: T. S. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hu 
Author-Name: S. O. Cheung 
Author-X-Name-First: S. O. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung 
Author-Name: Z. M. Deng 
Author-X-Name-First: Z. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Deng 
Title: Capital budget planning practices of building contractors in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  This paper explores the current practice of capital budget planning and
 control in the Hong Kong (HK) construction industry, based on two surveys
 undertaken in 1994 and 1999. The aims of these surveys were to uncover the
 financial planning, monitoring and control procedures used by building
 engineering contractors in HK. The results of the current survey reveal
 that less than half of the respondents undertook any form of capital
 budget planning. The most common form of capital budget planning was a
 review of the minimum rate of return. Despite the low prevalence of
 planning, most respondents adopted some method of capital budget control,
 especially by way of monitoring project performance. The 1999 study was
 compared with a similar survey conducted in 1994. The results indicate
 that there was no significant improvement in capital budget planning
 practices over the five year period. In addition to these findings, this
 paper concludes with a classification of firms, according to their capital
 budget planning behaviour, using discriminant function analysis. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 569-576 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Capital Budgeting Planning And Control Discriminant Analysis Allow Approx Picas, 
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Author-Name: Graham Winch 
Author-X-Name-First: Graham 
Author-X-Name-Last: Winch 
Author-Name: Brid Carr 
Author-X-Name-First: Brid 
Author-X-Name-Last: Carr 
Title: Benchmarking on-site productivity in France and the UK: a CALIBRE approach 
Abstract:
  Construction is an increasingly global industry, and benchmarking
 initiatives that are restricted to a single country run the risk of
 complacency, as national best practice falls out of line with
 international best practice. The aim of this article is to report the
 results of a detailed comparative analysis of the on-site performance of
 the UK and French divisions of a major UK construction corporation. It
 focuses on structural concrete because this is potentially a major element
 in the budget and programme of any construction project, and an area of
 known French strength. It deploys an innovative computerized productivity
 measurement tool based on activity sampling, 'CALIBRE', in order to
 provide detailed comparative data. The results show that the UK
 productivity performance is poorer than in France, and that the poor UK
 performance compared with the French is explained by elaborate divisions
 of labour, lack of investment in plant, and less effective work
 organization. However, as will be argued in the conclusions, these
 differences cannot be understood without reference to the overall
 contracting system and the constraints upon action that it imposes. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 577-590 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Productivity Benchmarking Activity Sampling France Structural Concrete Site Organization, 
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Author-Name: Mohammed Fadhil Dulaimi 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohammed Fadhil 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dulaimi 
Author-Name: Tan Fu Hwa 
Author-X-Name-First: Tan Fu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hwa 
Title: Developing world class construction companies in Singapore 
Abstract:
  The construction industry in Singapore is under pressure to improve its
 performance and the quality of its products and services. The Government
 is looking to see Singapore develop into a knowledge-based economy, and
 construction cannot be left behind. A recently published report about
 re-inventing construction has called on the industry to become a
 world-class industry. This study examines the attitudes and views of
 contractors, operating in Singapore, on how and where developments should
 be focused to bring about such a transformation. The results show that
 local contractors are not overly enthusiastic about becoming worldclass.
 The study found also that contractors expect the development to be
 Government led, with policies and incentives to support such an effort. At
 the same time there is a feeling that current Government policies are not
 effective in enabling the industry to become world-class. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 591-599 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: World Class Construction Development Government Policies Competitive Advantage Allow Approx Picas, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110050945 
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Author-Name: Thomas Tong 
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tong 
Author-Name: C. M. Tam 
Author-X-Name-First: C. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tam 
Author-Name: Albert Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Albert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Title: Genetic algorithm optimization in building portfolio management 
Abstract:
  A significant proportion of building investment expenditure goes to
 replacement expenditure for organizations owning a large building stock or
 portfolio. Over the years, researchers have attempted to develop asset
 replacement models to aid decision-making in building portfolio
 management, based upon' a statistical or an heuristic approach. This study
 attempts to use genetic algorithms to develop models for forecasting long
 term asset replacement strategies, aiming at smoothing fluctuations of
 expenditure and resource requirements, and most importantly minimizing the
 total maintenance and replacement costs. Scenarios are presented to
 demonstrate how these can be achieved. Further refinement for practical
 application of the models is also presented. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 601-609 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Building Portfolio Management Genetic Algorithms Asset Replacement, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110062096 
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Author-Name: Helen Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Title: The effect of first aid training on objective safety behaviour in Australian small business construction firms 
Abstract:
  A 24 week experiment was conducted to determine the effect of first aid
 training on the occupational health and safety behaviour of participants
 in small business construction firms in Australia. A purposeful sample of
 22 small business construction industry participants was identified. A
 simplified multiple baseline across workplace settings experimental design
 was used to introduce first aid training to workplace settings on a
 staggered basis. Objective measurement of occupational health and safety
 behaviour was conducted, by a researcher directly observing the workplace,
 before and after participants received first aid training. Individual
 performance was measured using a 14-item 'individual safety measure' (ISM)
 and global safety performance was measured using a 21-item 'global site
 safety measure' (GSSM). Pre-training and post-training performance scores
 for each category of safety performance were analysed using paired samples
 t-tests. The results were mixed. Performance improved in three of the four
 categories of safety performance measured by both the GSSM and ISM. The
 statistical significance of these improvements varied between performance
 categories. The results suggest that first aid training has a positive
 effect on occupational health and safety behaviour in Australian
 construction industry small businesses in the categories of personal
 protective equipment and housekeeping. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 611-618 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: First Aid Occupational Health And Safety Behaviour Construction Small Business, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110049820 
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Author-Name: Ang Yee Kwan 
Author-X-Name-First: Ang Yee 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kwan 
Author-Name: George Ofori 
Author-X-Name-First: George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ofori 
Title: Chinese culture and successful implementation of partnering in Singapore's construction industry 
Abstract:
  Partnering is based on the principles of trust, mutual respect and
 cooperation towards the achievement of a common goal. Although partnering
 can help to resolve the problems of Singapore's construction industry, its
 usage is relatively low. This paper examines whether Chinese culture can
 facilitate partnering implementation in Singapore's construction industry.
 This is because Chinese culture contains some values that are important
 determinants of success of partnering. A postal survey on Chinese-owned
 large contractors in Singapore was undertaken to ascertain how Chinese
 culture influences their way of conducting business and the implementation
 of partnering. The study showed that Chinese contractors understand their
 culture as comprising certain core values that influence the operations of
 their businesses and their relationships with others, and that Chinese
 culture aids the implementation of partnering. It is suggested that
 Chinese construction entrepreneurs should apply the elements of their
 culture to formulate appropriate business practices, and to implement
 partnering. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 619-632 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Partnering Chinese Culture Business Practices Construction Industry Singapore, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110062087 
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Author-Name: Carl Haas 
Author-X-Name-First: Carl 
Author-X-Name-Last: Haas 
Author-Name: Ana Maria Rodriguez 
Author-X-Name-First: Ana Maria 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rodriguez 
Author-Name: Robert Glover 
Author-X-Name-First: Robert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Glover 
Author-Name: Paul Goodrum 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Goodrum 
Title: Implementing a multiskilled workforce 
Abstract:
  Recent studies show the construction industry in the USA is facing a long
 term labour shortage. Multiskilling has been suggested as a strategy to
 address this issue by utilizing existing workers more efficiently.
 Multiskilling decreases the number of workers hired for a project and can
 improve productivity. Additional benefits include higher income and
 increased employability of the workforce. To take full advantage of these
 benefits, the workforce strategy and the planning and scheduling processes
 of a construction project must be adapted to use multiskilling effectively
 and efficiently. The multiskilled workforce should be scheduled and
 organized to maximize the duration of employment for workers, reduce the
 overall labour requirements and cover the skills combinations required by
 the project. This research synthesizes and formalizes the methods that
 successful construction companies are currently applying to implement a
 multiskilled workforce. A methodology for implementing multiskilling is
 outlined as well. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 633-641 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Labour Workforce Scheduling Planning Multiskilling Worker Utilization Allow Approx Picas, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110050936 
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Author-Name: Zhang Hong 
Author-X-Name-First: Zhang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hong 
Author-Name: C. M. Tam 
Author-X-Name-First: C. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tam 
Author-Name: Jonathan Shi 
Author-X-Name-First: Jonathan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shi 
Title: Resource allocation heuristic in construction simulation 
Abstract:
  The quantity of some resources is limited because of project cost
 constraints. These resources may be required by multiple activities
 simultaneously during a construction process. In a discrete simulation
 that models the construction process, tracing and controlling such
 entities, e.g. resources, is crucial to simulation. This paper presents a
 resource allocation point (RAP) heuristic that takes into account the
 dynamic and stochastic charateristics of simulation to enable the
 activity-based construction simulation system to process a decision-making
 ability, i.e. allocating the limited resources to the multiple computing
 activites during simulation. In addition, this paper introduces an
 activity object-orientated approach that implements the RAP heuristic and
 speeds up the simulation experimentation through initiating and checking
 only related activity objects instead of scanning all activities as in a
 pure activity scanning (AS) simulation strategy. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 643-651 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Resource Allocation Heuristic Construction Simulation Decision-MAKING Simulation Strategy Object Oriented Approach, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110063473 
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Author-Name: Raymond Tse 
Author-X-Name-First: Raymond 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tse 
Author-Name: Peter Love 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Love 
Title: Property rights implications of public-private joint ventures: a comment 
Abstract:
  Wong, K. C. and Walker, A. (2000) Construction Management and Economics,
 18 (2), 131-138 have argued that co-operative joint venture arrangements
 (with state enterprises in the People's Republic of China) reduce the
 dissipation of rent under public ownership, which leads to an apparent
 transfer of shares from the public institution to the private developer.
 This proposition is challenged, and it is demonstrated using economic
 analysis that co-operative joint ventures between Hong Kong and China are
 a feasible option for developers and public institutions. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 663-668 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Joint Ventures Hong Kong China Property Development, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110065714 
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Author-Name: Steve Rowlinson 
Author-X-Name-First: Steve 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rowlinson 
Title: Matrix organizational structure, culture and commitment: a Hong Kong public sector case study of change 
Abstract:
  This paper reports on the impact of organizational change on a government
 department in Hong Kong. It focuses on the perceptions of professional
 personnel of the organizational culture developed in the depart4 ment and
 its mismatch with their expectations. The commitment of the professionals
 to their organization was measured, and found to be limited solely to a
 level of continuance commitment. The results of the study are discussed
 and explained in part by reference to Hofstede's cultural concepts of
 power distance and individualism, and by reference to traditional Chinese
 cultural values. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 669-673 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Organizational Change Organizational Culture Commitment Matrix Organization Cultural Values, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110066137 
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Author-Name: Yat-Hung Chiang 
Author-X-Name-First: Yat-Hung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chiang 
Author-Name: Bo-Sin Tang 
Author-X-Name-First: Bo-Sin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tang 
Author-Name: Wing-Yu Leung 
Author-X-Name-First: Wing-Yu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leung 
Title: Market structure of the construction industry in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  This study examines the market structure of four different sectors within
 the construction industry in Hong Kong. Market concentrations, expressed
 in terms of Herfindahl-Hershamann indices (HHIs) and number equivalents
 (HNEs), are calibrated for the top five contractors and compared with
 those of the local property industry. The study reveals the following
 ascending order of market concentrations: private building, public
 building, property development, and civil engineering. Our explanation is
 that technological and capital requirements have imposed a strong barrier
 to entry into the civil engineering sector, resulting in a concentrated
 market. Conversely, the lack of technological demand and supply in the
 private building sector has led to easy market entry and exit. Building
 contractors thus compete intensely on cost reduction rather than
 technology improvement, leading to poor construction safety and product
 quality. The paper concludes that the Government, being a major client of
 construction works and regulator of the industry, can assume a more active
 role in promoting the overall competitiveness of indigenous local
 contractors in Hong Kong. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 675-687 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Construction Market Structure Herfindahl-HERSHAMANN Indices Hong Kong, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110067046 
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Author-Name: Emad Elbeltagi 
Author-X-Name-First: Emad 
Author-X-Name-Last: Elbeltagi 
Author-Name: Tarek Hegazy 
Author-X-Name-First: Tarek 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hegazy 
Author-Name: Abdel Hady Hosny 
Author-X-Name-First: Abdel Hady 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hosny 
Author-Name: Adel Eldosouky 
Author-X-Name-First: Adel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Eldosouky 
Title: Schedule-dependent evolution of site layout planning 
Abstract:
  The appropriate layout of temporary facilities on a construction site has
 a large impact on construction safety and productivity. For the duration
 of a project the site layout may need to be efficiently re-organized at
 various intervals to satisfy the schedule requirements and to maintain
 site efficiency. This paper presents a practical model for
 schedule-dependent site layout planning in construction. The proposed
 model uses a combination of artificial intelligence tools (knowledge-based
 systems, fuzzy logic, and genetic algorithms) to generate, optimize, and
 re-organize the site layout plan at frequent intervals during the project.
 The model incorporates flexible representation of irregular site shapes
 and several options for placing facilities. Based on the proposed model,
 an automated system is developed, fully integrated with widely used
 scheduling software. At each schedule interval, the system recalculates
 the space requirements and, for the convenience of congested sites, can
 utilize parts of the constructed space to accommodate temporary
 facilities. Details of the schedule-dependent model are described, and its
 application in an actual case study project is presented to demonstrate
 its capabilities. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 689-697 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Site Layout Quantitative Evaluation Material Flow, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110066713 
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Author-Name: Albert Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Albert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Author-Name: Esther Yung 
Author-X-Name-First: Esther 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yung 
Author-Name: Patrick Lam 
Author-X-Name-First: Patrick 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lam 
Author-Name: C. M. Tam 
Author-X-Name-First: C. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tam 
Author-Name: S. O. Cheung 
Author-X-Name-First: S. O. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung 
Title: Application of Delphi method in selection of procurement systems for construction projects 
Abstract:
  A number of procurement selection systems have been developed over the
 last decade. The use of multi-attribute decision analysis has been
 considered the foremost technique for examining client needs and the
 weightings of preferences from experts for each procurement system in the
 most objective way available. However, the major difficulty of these
 selection models lies in the lack of consensus among the experts on the
 utility factor of the selection criteria. To overcome these deficiencies,
 a Delphi technique was adopted to develop a multi-attribute model. Four
 rounds of Delphi surveys were conducted. A statistically significant
 consensus on the weighting of the utility factors for each procurement
 system was obtained from eight experts. The results vividly reveal that
 the Delphi method is a powerful and appropriate technique for deriving
 objective opinions in a rather subjective area such as the multi-attribute
 model for the selection of procurement system. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 699-718 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Procurement System Multi-ATTRIBUTE Selection Model Delphi Method, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110066128 
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Author-Name: Gladys Kim Wan Siu 
Author-X-Name-First: Gladys Kim Wan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Siu 
Author-Name: Adrian Bridge 
Author-X-Name-First: Adrian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bridge 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Title: Assessing the service quality of building maintenance providers: mechanical and engineering services 
Abstract:
  This study investigates the service quality in the maintenance of
 mechanical and engineering services. The determinants of service quality
 are identified and their means of evaluation are examined. A method of
 assessment is devised based on the SERVQUAL approach, and its use is then
 illustrated using a small empirical survey of clients and service
 providers and the 'Gap' model used to quantify the relationships between
 customer satisfaction, expected service, perceived service and service
 quality gap. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 719-726 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Client Service Provider Service Quality Expectation Perception Satisfaction, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110062104 
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Author-Name: Mark Hall 
Author-X-Name-First: Mark 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hall 
Author-Name: Cyril Tomkins 
Author-X-Name-First: Cyril 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tomkins 
Title: A cost of quality analysis of a building project: towards a complete methodology for design and build 
Abstract:
  A number of studies have been published that claim to carry out cost of
 quality (COQ) studies on construction projects. These studies, however,
 have largely ignored the contribution of prevention and appraisal costs to
 COQ, and have limited their analysis to the impact of quality failures on
 the main contractor. This paper presents a methodology for assessing the
 'complete' COQ for construction projects and reports on the findings of a
 building project in the UK on which the methodology was piloted. The
 company that applied this approach has now extended it to other projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 727-740 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Quality Management Cost Of Quality Cost Of Nonconformance Building Design And Build, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110066146 
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Author-X-Name-First: M. M. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Teo 
Author-Name: M. Loosemore 
Author-X-Name-First: M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Title: A theory of waste behaviour in the construction industry 
Abstract:
  Levels of waste within the construction industry need to be reduced for
 environmental and economic reasons. Changing people's wasteful behaviour
 can make a significant contribution. This paper describes a research
 project that used Ajzen's 'theory of planned behaviour' to investigate the
 attitudinal forces that shape behaviour at the operative level. It
 concludes that operatives see waste as an inevitable by-product of
 construction activity. Attitudes towards waste management are not
 negative, although they are pragmatic and impeded by perceptions of a lack
 of managerial commitment. Waste management is perceived as a low project
 priority, and there is an absence of appropriate resources and incentives
 to support it. A theory of waste behaviour is proposed for the
 construction industry, and recommendations are made to help managers
 improve operatives' attitudes towards waste. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 741-751 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Attitudes Waste Behaviour Operatives Environment Sustainability, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110067037 
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Author-Name: Russell Kenley 
Author-X-Name-First: Russell 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kenley 
Title: The predictive ability of Bromilow's time-cost model: a comment 
Abstract:
  The study of the relationship between construction time and cost has a
 long history. This paper reviews the report of Ng, S.T., Mak, M.,
 Skitmore, R.M., Lam, K.C. and Varnam, M. (2001) Construction Management
 and Economics, 19, 165, and reveals they have made a substantial
 contribution to the method of analysis but that they have not sufficiently
 justified their case in light of the literature, and have not understood
 the role of sample sizes and confidence limits in the interpretation of
 their results. In particular, the present paper challenges their
 conclusion that a long term trend of improvement has been identified. This
 debate raises important epistemological questions for forecasting and
 modelling trends using generic time-cost models. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 759-764 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Time Cost Construction Performance, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110073490 
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Author-Name: Seung Han 
Author-X-Name-First: Seung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Han 
Author-Name: James Diekmann 
Author-X-Name-First: James 
Author-X-Name-Last: Diekmann 
Title: Making a risk-based bid decision for overseas construction projects 
Abstract:
  The globalization of international construction markets provides
 tremendous opportunities for contractors to expand into new foreign
 markets. However, entry decisions for international construction markets
 are very risky and more difficult than those for domestic markets, due to
 the wide variety of uncertainties and complexities associated with the
 international construction domain. This paper focuses on developing and
 testing a 'risk-based go/no-go decision-making model' for contractors who
 wish to expand into international construc5 tion markets. The go/no-go
 decision model applies the cross-impact analysis (CIA) method to assess
 the various uncertainties associated with international construction. This
 research draws significant findings regarding the benefits of this
 go/no-go decision model from experimental studies involving 56
 participants. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 765-776 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: International Projects Risk Analysis Risk-BASED Entry Decision Model Cross-IMPACT Analysis Experimental Case Studies, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110072860 
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Author-Name: Kerry London 
Author-X-Name-First: Kerry 
Author-X-Name-Last: London 
Author-Name: Russell Kenley 
Author-X-Name-First: Russell 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kenley 
Title: An industrial organization economic supply chain approach for the construction industry: a review 
Abstract:
  Understanding industries in terms of the concepts of chains, clusters and
 networks is becoming increasingly important in economies around the world.
 Supply chain management for an individual organization is an emerging
 field of research in the construction management discipline, but less
 attention has been devoted to investigating the nature of the construction
 supply chains and their industrial organizational economic environment.
 This selected review of construction and mainstream management supply
 chain literature is organized around four themes; distribution,
 production, strategic procurement management and industrial organization
 economics, and highlights the need to develop an industrial organization
 economic supply chain framework for construction. The merging of the
 supply chain concept with the industrial organization model as a
 methodology for understanding firm conduct and industry structure and
 performance is an important contribution to both construction supply chain
 and construction economic theory. Much of the industrial organization
 supply chain literature has tended to focus upon manufacturing industries,
 where typically firms are permanent organizations. This raises issues as
 to the differences between industries founded upon temporary compared with
 permanent organizations. There is potential for the development of an
 industrial organization methodology applicable to the project based
 industry. Ultimately industrial organization research seeks to have direct
 implications for industry performance and government policies. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 777-788 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Supply Chain Theory Critical Review Construction Industry Industrial Organization Economics, 
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Author-Name: Abdul-Rashid Abdul-Aziz 
Author-X-Name-First: Abdul-Rashid 
Author-X-Name-Last: Abdul-Aziz 
Title: Foreign workers and labour segmentation in Malaysia's construction industry 
Abstract:
  One of the profound changes to have taken place over the last two decades
 in the construction industry in Malaysia is the emergence of foreign site
 operatives as an indispensable component of the labour force. This
 research shows that they have been exposed to some degree of
 discrimination at the hands of local employers. Labour segmentation has
 prevailed as a consequence of variability in country-specific traits.
 Schisms between the foreign nationals and local workers and between the
 various foreign nationals operate to the employers' advantage in that
 greater control can be exerted. Labour violations have always been an
 inexorable feature of the Malaysian construction industry, with little
 prospect of reform. As there seem to be no signs of the dependence on
 foreign workers attenuating, future waves of migrant workers can expect to
 be subjected to the same employer treatment, and hence labour
 segmentation. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 789-798 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Labour Malaysia Segmentation Site Operatives Treatment, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110072022 
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Author-Name: Graham Winch 
Author-X-Name-First: Graham 
Author-X-Name-Last: Winch 
Title: Governing the project process: a conceptual framework 
Abstract:
  There has been considerable development in a process approach in
 construction management research in recent years. However, such work begs
 the question of how those processes are governed. Processes, be they flows
 of information or materials, need to be channelled in the desired
 direction as they are handed from team to team. This paper aims to present
 a conceptual framework for understanding the governance of construction
 project processes, drawing on transaction cost economics. Earlier attempts
 to apply this theoretical framework in construction management research
 have been partial, in that they have focused on only one type of
 transaction, typically that between client and principal contractor. This
 paper aims to be comprehensive in covering all the different transactions
 throughout the project lifecycle within one conceptual framework, and
 thereby it is hoped that more incisive empirical research can be developed
 and executed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 799-808 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Project Processes Project Lifecycle Transaction Costs Project Coalition Project Governance, 
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Author-Name: Helen Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Author-Name: Guinevere Gilbert 
Author-X-Name-First: Guinevere 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gilbert 
Author-Name: Peter Graham 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Graham 
Title: Improving solid waste reduction and recycling performance using goal setting and feedback 
Abstract:
  A multiple-baseline experiment design across waste streams was used to
 determine the effectiveness of a goal setting and feedback intervention in
 bringing about improved solid waste management performance on a sports
 stadium construction site in Australia. A desktop method was used to
 measure the volume of timber and construction waste disposed as landfill
 and recycled. A general index of material usage efficiency and two
 recycling indices were calculated. Performance was measured each fortnight
 and formal goal setting and performance feedback were introduced to the
 timber and concrete waste streams. The intervention was effective in
 reducing the volume of waste disposed as landfill and increasing material
 usage efficiency, indicating that solid waste was reduced at source or
 re-used. Recycling performance did not improve significantly with the
 introduction of the intervention. This may be due to the way in which
 construction workers perceive the costs and benefits of recycling. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 809-817 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Solid Waste Reduction Re-USE Recycling Motivation Construction Australia, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110070952 
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Author-Name: Mekdam Nima 
Author-X-Name-First: Mekdam 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nima 
Author-Name: Mohd Abdul-Kadir 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohd 
Author-X-Name-Last: Abdul-Kadir 
Author-Name: Mohd Jaafar 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohd 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jaafar 
Author-Name: Riadh Alghulami 
Author-X-Name-First: Riadh 
Author-X-Name-Last: Alghulami 
Title: Constructability implementation: a survey in the Malaysian construction industry 
Abstract:
  Twenty-three constructability concepts are identified. Based on these, an
 industry-wide questionnaire was administrated in Peninsular Malaysia. The
 respondents were the engineers working with owners, consultants,
 contractors, subcontractors and construction management firms. The
 importance, from the viewpoint of the Malaysian engineers, of the
 constructability concepts and the degree of the actual application of
 those concepts in the Malaysian Construction Industry is presented so that
 an insight on constructability implementation can be established.
 Fieldwork results revealed that the Malaysian engineers showed high
 acceptance of 22 concepts and rejected the one that relates to the
 fast-track method of construction. Those engineers accepted the
 constructability concepts from the theoretical point of view but generally
 they did not apply these concepts in their practices. The study also
 concludes that the Malaysian engineers show a wide understanding of the
 majority of the concepts. However, they did not link those concepts under
 the umbrella of constructability. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 819-829 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Constructability Implementation Buildability Construction Management Construction Knowledge Fast Track, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110089709 
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Author-Name: Campbell Fraser 
Author-X-Name-First: Campbell 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fraser 
Author-Name: Anna Zarkada-Fraser 
Author-X-Name-First: Anna 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zarkada-Fraser 
Title: The philosophy, structure and objectives of research and development in Japan 
Abstract:
  This paper presents an overview of the philosophy, structure and key
 objectives of R&D activity in the Japanese construction industry. It
 argues that this unique model of a close partnership between industry,
 government and society is based on shared values, and delivers significant
 benefits not only for firms but for society at large. Additionally, the
 Japanese system acts as an efficient market entry barrier that protects
 the Japanese domestic market from foreign competition while concurrently
 providing the basis of Japan's competitive advantage in international
 markets. To illustrate how significantly different the Japanese model is
 from those of other advanced economies, an empirical comparison of the
 belief structures concerning responsibility for R&D of key players in the
 construction industries in Japan and Australia is presented. The results
 illustrate the point that, unlike Australia, Japanese contractors play a
 much more extensive role in society than do their Australian counterparts.
 This role incongruence may be the true barrier to penetration of the
 Japanese construction market. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 831-840 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Research And Development Japan Australia Contractor International Marketing, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110074255 
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Author-Name: Andrew Dainty 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty 
Author-Name: Geoffrey Briscoe 
Author-X-Name-First: Geoffrey 
Author-X-Name-Last: Briscoe 
Author-Name: Sarah Millett 
Author-X-Name-First: Sarah 
Author-X-Name-Last: Millett 
Title: Subcontractor perspectives on supply chain alliances 
Abstract:
  Since the publication of the Egan report in 1998, there has been a strong
 and consistent emphasis on the need to integrate the project delivery
 process via partnering and strategic alliancing agreements throughout the
 UK construction industry. However, given the continued reliance on
 subcontracting within the sector, future performance improvement also
 requires an acceptance of the benefits of supply chain partnering and
 integration from the small-to-medium size businesses who carry out the
 majority of construction work. This paper presents the findings of a
 research project that examined subcontractor perspectives on supply chain
 alliances. The study has uncovered serious concerns among subcontractors
 that point towards a fundamental mistrust and scepticism within existing
 supply chain relationships. These have the potential to inhibit further
 improvements in the efficacy of the project delivery process. A range of
 attitudinal change requirements for integrating smaller companies into the
 drive for continuous improvement are identified. It is suggested that
 leading clients should take responsibility for engendering the necessary
 attitudinal change throughout their supplier networks if further
 performance improvement is to be realized within the sector. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 841-848 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 19 
Year: 2001 
Keywords: Subcontractors Supply Chain Management Partnering Integration Culture, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110089727 
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Author-Name: Milan Radosavljevic 
Author-X-Name-First: Milan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Radosavljevic 
Author-Name: R. Malcolm 
Author-X-Name-First: R. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Malcolm 
Author-Name: W. Horner 
Author-X-Name-First: W. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Horner 
Title: The evidence of complex variability in construction labour productivity 
Abstract:
  The complex variability of the 12 construction labour productivity data
 sets has been examined by analysing the central moments of tendency, and
 applying the Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Anderson-Darling tests of normality.
 The results consistently show that the productivity is not normally
 distributed. In addition, undefined variance causes a failure of the
 central limit theorem, thus indicating that some basic statistical
 diagnostics like correlation coefficients and t statistics may give
 misleading results and are not applicable. A brief comparison with
 volatility studies in econometrics has revealed surprising similarity with
 Pareto distributions, which can model undefined or infinite variance. Such
 distributions are typical of chaotic systems like the logistic equation,
 whose properties also are described briefly. Therefore, it is suggested
 that future research should be focused on studying the applicability of
 chaos theory to construction labour. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 3-12 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Construction, Labour Productivity, Normal Distribution, Tests, Chaos, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110098961 
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Author-Name: A. B. Idrus 
Author-X-Name-First: A. B. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Idrus 
Author-Name: J. B. Newman 
Author-X-Name-First: J. B. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Newman 
Title: Construction related factors influencing the choice of concrete floor systems 
Abstract:
  Designers have a wide choice of concrete floor systems for their
 buildings. They can choose from three basic types available: in situ,
 precast or hybrid construction. A survey was conducted within the UK
 construction industry to investigate, in particular, the construction
 related factors influencing the choice of concrete floor systems. The data
 collected were subjected to frequency and severity index analyses,
 Kendall's concordance test and the chi-squared tests to produce a rank
 ordering of 12 construction related factors. Five factors were identified
 as being the most important, namely 'appropriateness of use', 'cost',
 'constructability', 'speed' and 'health and safety'. These five factors
 reflect current industry emphasis, and therefore could be adopted as the
 principal criteria for evaluating and selecting concrete floor systems
 during the design stage. They could also be used as assessment criteria
 for developing future systems. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 13-19 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Concrete Floors, Frame Construction, Selection Factors, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110101218 
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Author-Name: Eva Sterner 
Author-X-Name-First: Eva 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sterner 
Title: 'Green procurement' of buildings: a study of Swedish clients' considerations 
Abstract:
  The results of a survey show that both public and private building
 clients in Sweden, to varying extents, include environmental requirements
 in their procurement documents. The requirements identified have been
 classified into six categories primarily related to building and
 demolition waste, building material, contractors' environmental work,
 ecological aspects, construction work and other. One conclusion is that
 requirements regarding the separation of waste and a contractor's
 environmental policy are considered important, since they are stipulated
 in the majority of projects. Another finding is that requirements related
 to operation and especially to energy use are not considered sufficiently.
 Structured interviews were conducted with three of the clients who at that
 time of the survey had developed the most complete procurement documents
 with regard to environmental requirements. The aim of the interviews was
 to investigate how the stipulation of requirements, the evaluation of
 environmental aspects and the verification of environmental requirements
 were carried out. The conclusion drawn is that Swedish clients find the
 stipulation of requirements relatively uncomplicated, but find the
 evaluation of environmental impact, mainly related to selection of
 materials, problematic due to inadequate evaluation models. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 21-30 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Construction, Environmental Requirement, Sustainable Construction, Procurement, 
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Author-Name: Derek Walker 
Author-X-Name-First: Derek 
Author-X-Name-Last: Walker 
Author-Name: Yue Shen 
Author-X-Name-First: Yue 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shen 
Title: Project understanding, planning, flexibility of management action and construction time performance: two Australian case studies 
Abstract:
  Construction time performance (CTP) and flexibility in approaches to
 project time planning have been shown to be significantly associated. This
 raises interesting questions about how effective planning and control to
 facilitate flexibility in overcoming unexpected problems may be achieved.
 Case study data were used to explore links between planning and
 flexibility. This paper reports upon a recent study of two highly complex
 projects, a mental and forensic health hospital and a very large
 freeway/bridge/tunnel urban infrastructure project. The authors
 investigated planning flexibility using a framework of project team
 understanding and knowledge transfer to provide a model that contributes
 to our understanding of mechanisms and drivers that delivers flexible
 behaviour that may affect CTP. We conclude that both ability, supported by
 organizational and team competence, and commitment to explore construction
 method options in a flexible manner, i.e. responding to unanticipated
 problems, are necessary to facilitate good construction time performance. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 31-44 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Construction Time Performance, Construction Planning, Agility, Flexibility, Project Complexity, Case Study, 
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Author-Name: M. Motiar Rahman 
Author-X-Name-First: M. Motiar 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rahman 
Author-Name: Mohan Kumaraswamy 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kumaraswamy 
Title: Joint risk management through transactionally efficient relational contracting 
Abstract:
  The appropriate contracting method and the contract documents for any
 construction project depend on the nature of the project, but an
 appropriate contracting method coupled with clear and equitable contract
 documents do not by themselves ensure project success where people work
 together in the face of uncertainty and complexity with diverse interests
 and conflicting agendas. The attitudes of the contracting parties and the
 co-operative relationships among the project participants are important
 for successful project delivery. These are examined in the light of
 transaction cost economics and relational contracting (RC) principles. It
 is found that RC may well be a useful route towards reduced transaction
 costs, while also fostering co-operative relationships and better teamwork
 that in turn facilitate joint risk management (JRM). The usefulness of the
 latter is reinforced by relevant observations from a recent Hong
 Kong-based survey, followed by a case study in Mainland China. A basic
 model is conceptualized for improved project delivery via JRM. This is
 also seen to be reinforceable by further transactional efficiencies that
 can be achieved through other RC-based approaches, such as partnering or
 alliancing. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 45-54 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Co-OPERATIVE Teamwork, Joint Risk Management, Project Delivery, Relational Contracting, Transaction Cost Economics, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110089682 
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Author-Name: Huan Neng Chiu 
Author-X-Name-First: Huan Neng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chiu 
Author-Name: Deng Maw Tsai 
Author-X-Name-First: Deng Maw 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tsai 
Title: An efficient search procedure for the resource-constrained multi-project scheduling problem with discounted cash flows 
Abstract:
  The main purposes of this study are to incorporate both the project delay
 penalty and early completion bonus into the objective function of the
 resource-constrained multi-project scheduling problem with discounted cash
 flows (RCMPSP-DCF) and to develop an efficient heuristic search scheduling
 rule. The effectiveness of the proposed heuristic rule is evaluated by
 comparing it with the optimal solution obtained by the optimal model for
 42 small-scale problems. The result indicates that the solution obtained
 using the proposed heuristic rule is very close to the optimal solution,
 and that the proposed heuristic rule provides significant savings in
 computation time. Moreover, the proposed heuristic rule is also compared
 with four existing heuristic rules based on an experiment involving the
 single-project and multi-project scheduling problems. The results indicate
 that the proposed heuristic rule is superior to the four existing rules
 under the performance criteria of the average total project net present
 value and the average total project delay. In addition, the number of
 times that the proposed heuristic rule can obtain the best solution is
 also far more than that of any other rule considered in this paper under
 the two aforementioned performance criteria. Furthermore, this study has
 found that the performance of a heuristic scheduling rule is significantly
 affected by the number of projects. A rule that can lower the total
 project delay to the minimum is also able to maxi5 mize the total project
 net present value. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 55-66 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Multi-PROJECT Scheduling, Project Management, Resource Constraints, Net Present Value, Heuristic Rules, 
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Author-Name: Derek Drew 
Author-X-Name-First: Derek 
Author-X-Name-Last: Drew 
Author-Name: Sandy Tang 
Author-X-Name-First: Sandy 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tang 
Author-Name: H. P. Lo 
Author-X-Name-First: H. P. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lo 
Title: Developing a tendering strategy in two-envelope fee tendering based on technical score-fee variability 
Abstract:
  Consultants, in competing for work through two-envelope fee tendering,
 have been urged to consider variability differences between fees and
 technical scores, since the criterion with the greatest variability will
 influence which consultant is awarded the contract. Fee and technical
 score variability arising from different client fee tendering competitions
 is analysed in this paper, and a method proposed for determining whether a
 particular client's two-envelope fee tendering competition is likely to be
 dominated in terms of technical score or fee. Such information should be
 useful to consultants, as part of their bidding strategy, in deciding
 whether to aim for a higher technical score or submit a lower fee.
 Standard deviation is used to measure fee and technical score variability.
 Fee and technical score standard deviations are determined for each
 tendering competition, expressed as a ratio and aggregated over a series
 of competitions. A technical score-fee standard deviation ratio
 approximately equal to unity indicates that for future competitions
 consultants should adopt a balanced bidding strategy in putting equal
 emphasis on fee and technical score. A smaller ratio indicates that
 consultants should adopt a 'low fee' strategy whereas a larger ratio shows
 that consultants should adopt a 'high technical score' strategy. Fee
 tendering data from two large Hong Kong public sector clients were
 analysed. Fees were found to dominate the vast majority of tendering
 competitions, thereby indicating that consultants would be wise to adopt a
 low fee strategy in future competitions. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 67-81 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Bidding, Consultant, Strategy, Technical Score, Tendering, 
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Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Title: Raftery curve construction for tender price forecasts 
Abstract:
  John Raftery (1993), in his Inaugural Lecture at the University of
 Greenwich, suggested that project cost estimates be presented in the form
 of cumulative probability functions (termed here 'Raftery curves') rather
 than the current practice of single-point estimates. This paper describes
 a method for the empirical construction of Raftery curves for tender price
 forecasts, which then is applied to ten previously published data sets
 gathered throughout the world. In comparing the resulting curves, the most
 consistent feature is shown to be the shift associated with to the number
 of bidders entering bids for contracts. This is examined both in terms of
 bias and consistency. Contrary to some previous studies, no evidence is
 found of any trends related to the value size of projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 83-89 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Cost, Time, Forecasting, Probability, Bidders, Range Estimates, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110093551 
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Author-Name: M. Loosemore 
Author-X-Name-First: M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Author-Name: D. W. Chau 
Author-X-Name-First: D. W. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chau 
Title: Racial discrimination towards Asian operatives in the Australian construction industry 
Abstract:
  This paper investigates racial discrimination towards Asian operatives in
 the Australian construction industry. It explores the extent of this
 discrimination, the form it is taking, the impact it is having and how it
 is being managed. The paper reveals an assimilationist culture which
 largely ignores the needs of ethnic minority groups and fails to harness
 the positive attributes of multiculturalism. Ironically, in comparison
 with other industries, the construction industry is relatively well placed
 to benefit from cultural diversity, and a number of suggestions are made
 to help companies achieve this. These suggestions are of value to managers
 in other countries because racism is not a problem that is unique to the
 Australian construction industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 91-102 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Racism, Discrimination, Asian, Culture, Diversity, Behaviour, Australia, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110090996 
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Author-Name: Graham Winch 
Author-X-Name-First: Graham 
Author-X-Name-Last: Winch 
Title: Book reviews 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 103-104 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110091003 
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Author-Name: Job De Haan 
Author-X-Name-First: Job 
Author-X-Name-Last: De Haan 
Author-Name: Hans Voordijk 
Author-X-Name-First: Hans 
Author-X-Name-Last: Voordijk 
Author-Name: Geert-Jan Joosten 
Author-X-Name-First: Geert-Jan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Joosten 
Title: Market strategies and core capabilities in the building industry 
Abstract:
  The objective of this study is to show that the core competence approach
 has validity when applied to construction. The focus is on the analysis of
 the fit between market strategies of firms in the building industry and
 their core capabilities. Certain strategies require specific core
 capabilities and key external and internal conditions supporting these
 capabilities. The resource-based approach focuses on the conditions in a
 firm, the internal capabilities, and supports a core capability that is
 demanded. The network literature will be related to external conditions
 that support a core capability of a firm active in a certain market. In a
 multiple case study, firms are analysed that are involved in different
 stages of the building process. The case studies demonstrate firms with
 consistent patterns of market strategies, core capabilities, and
 supporting internal and external conditions. The specific core capability
 of the firm under investigation determines the types of external and
 internal conditions that are critical. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 109-118 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Core Capability, Construction, Systems Approach, 
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Author-Name: Tien Foo Sing 
Author-X-Name-First: Tien Foo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sing 
Title: Time to build options in construction processes 
Abstract:
  Time to build is a very important factor in a real estate development
 venture. Delay in completion of a project not only affects the financing
 costs and the rental revenue but also it may, on a more strategic note,
 determine the success or failure of a project. A time to build option
 model consisting of a stochastic rate of completion and a stochastic net
 project payoff is applied to the sequential construction process of a
 large scale construction project. The results of the sensitivity analysis
 show that the optimal payoff value, that triggers the exercise of the
 option to invest at a maximum rate, increases positively with the
 increases in cash flow volatility, input cost uncertainty, excess asset
 return per unit risk and maximum rate of investment. However, it has a
 negative relationship with the rental yield. In a case study involving a
 commercial project, the premium for hedging the payoff risks by
 pre-leasing a project was estimated at 11.29%, whereas the additional cost
 incurred for shielding a project against input cost risks in a design and
 build contract was estimated at 7.80%, where each is given as a percentage
 of the total construction costs. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 119-130 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Time To Build Option, Project Payoff Uncertainty, Input Cost Uncertainty, Sequential Investment, Option Premium, 
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Author-Name: Sou-Sen Leu 
Author-X-Name-First: Sou-Sen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leu 
Author-Name: Tzung-Heng Hung 
Author-X-Name-First: Tzung-Heng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hung 
Title: A genetic algorithm-based optimal resource-constrained scheduling simulation model 
Abstract:
  Resources for construction activities are limited in the real
 construction world so that scheduling must include resource allocation.
 Furthermore, activity duration is uncertain due to the variation in the
 outside environment, such as resource availabilities, weather, space
 congestion, etc. A new optimal resource-constrained construction
 scheduling simulation model is proposed in this paper, in which the
 effects of both uncertain activity duration and resource constraints are
 taken into account. Probability distribution is used to model the
 uncertainties of activity duration. An optimal schedule simulation model
 is then established in which a genetic algorithm-based search technique is
 adopted to search for the probabilistic optimal project duration under
 resource constraints. The model can effectively provide the optimal
 averaged project duration, cumulative project completion probabilities and
 the impact of influence factors on the probabilistic resource-constrained
 scheduling problem. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 131-141 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Resource Allocation, Genetic Algorithms, Scheduling, Construction Simulation, 
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Author-Name: S. Ping Ho 
Author-X-Name-First: S. Ping 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ho 
Author-Name: Liang Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Liang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Title: An option pricing-based model for evaluating the financial viability of privatized infrastructure projects 
Abstract:
  Privatized infrastructure projects have to demonstrate their financial
 and technical viability before they are undertaken. Although it is
 relatively easy to demonstrate the technical viability of an
 infrastructure project, the evaluation of the financial viability of a
 privatized infrastructure project is complex and challenging, mainly
 because of the uncertainties involved due to the project's scale, long
 concession period and complexity. Traditional methods, such as net present
 value (NPV) analysis, fall short in reflecting the characteristics of
 privatized infrastructure projects and the risks involved. This paper
 presents an option pricing based model, the BOT option valuation (BOT-OV)
 model, for evaluating the financial viability of a privatized
 infrastructure project. This quantitative model considers the project
 characteristics explicitly and evaluates the project from the perspectives
 of the project promoter and of the government when the project is under
 bankruptcy risk. Moreover, the model can evaluate the impact of the
 government guarantee and the developer negotiation option on the project
 financial viability. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 143-156 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Privatized Infrastructure, Option Pricing Theory, Financial Decision-MAKING, Investment Evaluation, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110110533 
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Author-Name: Derek Drew 
Author-X-Name-First: Derek 
Author-X-Name-Last: Drew 
Author-Name: Po Yin Lai 
Author-X-Name-First: Po Yin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lai 
Author-Name: Heng Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Heng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Author-Name: H. P. Lo 
Author-X-Name-First: H. P. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lo 
Title: Correcting the fee-technical score variability imbalance in two-envelope fee tendering 
Abstract:
  Consultants' fees and technical submissions in two-envelope fee tendering
 are usually converted to scores. The fee scores and technical (quality)
 scores are then multiplied by predetermined weightings and aggregated. To
 preserve the desired influence of the predetermined weightings, the fee
 score and technical score variability differences need to be balanced,
 otherwise, when aggregated, one variable will end up dominating the other
 variable. Currently, such adjustments are not undertaken in the popular
 two-envelope fee tendering models. It seems that in many cases the
 consultant selection becomes biased in favour of the lowest fee rather
 than the quality. Important influences that contribute to the
 fee-technical score variability imbalance include suicidal fees and
 non-serious fees (which increases fee variability) and similar size
 consultant firms with similar experience and workload levels offering
 similar, if not identical, services (which reduces technical score
 variability). This paper offers four alternative approaches to the
 correction of the fee-technical score variability imbalance. If the client
 is able to distinguish between suicidal, serious and non-serious fees,
 then it is suggested that first the consultants submitting suicidal and
 non-serious fees should be disregarded. A normalization approach (in which
 the consultant's technical and fee scores are re-scaled to fall between
 unity and zero) should then be applied. If the client is unable or
 unwilling to distinguish between suicidal, serious and non-serious fees
 then aggregating on the basis of the consultants fee and technical score
 rankings appears to be the best method out of the three remaining
 approaches. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 157-166 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Bidding, Consultant, Technical Score, Tendering, Two-ENVELOPE, Variability, 
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Author-Name: Davide Nicolini 
Author-X-Name-First: Davide 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nicolini 
Title: In search of 'project chemistry' 
Abstract:
  The paper aims to provide a language and a conceptual toolkit to deepen
 our understanding of the impact of relational and social issues on the
 success of construction projects. Building on several streams of
 literature, as well as on individual and group interviews with
 construction practitioners, the paper develops the notion of 'project
 chemistry' as a way of capturing some of the relational and behavioural
 dimensions and factors that may affect project success and effectiveness
 in construction. The paper introduces a provisional theoretical framework
 that (a) identifies a number of external and project level determinants of
 'project chemistry', (b) suggests ways of measuring how and how well
 people interact, perceive, and work together in a project, and (c) relates
 these issues to broader economic and technical factors. The paper
 concludes with some reflections on the implications and challenges for
 future research and management practices raised by the notion of 'project
 chemistry'. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 167-177 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Project Management, Project Success Factors, Human Resource Management, Behavioural Aspects, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110101217 
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Author-Name: Raymond Aoieong 
Author-X-Name-First: Raymond 
Author-X-Name-Last: Aoieong 
Author-Name: S. L. Tang 
Author-X-Name-First: S. L. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tang 
Author-Name: Syed Ahmed 
Author-X-Name-First: Syed 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ahmed 
Title: A process approach in measuring quality costs of construction projects: model development 
Abstract:
  One of the most effective tools for evaluating the success of a quality
 management programme is the measurement of quality costs (prevention,
 appraisal and failure costs). The application of the concept of quality
 costs originated in the manufacturing industry in the early 1950s. As
 increasing attention has been given to improving the overall quality in
 the construction process since the early 1980s, the application of total
 quality management (TQM) practices in the construction industry has gained
 much popularity. A systematic approach is needed for measuring quality
 costs, especially in the construction industry, due to the great number
 and complexity of activities involved in a typical project. This paper
 describes how a simple methodology can be used to capture quality costs in
 construction projects. Pre-existing models for capturing construction
 quality costs, by Davis, by Abdul-Rahman, by Low and Yeo and by others,
 recognize quality cost components but do not address the causes or sources
 of unwanted deviations. This paper proposes an alternative approach, based
 on the process cost model and in conformance with BS6143 (1992), which is
 thought to better facilitate the fundamental goal of TQM, i.e. continual
 process improvement. A number of professionals involved in construction
 quality management were interviewed and responded favourably to the
 practicality of the proposed framework in the construction context. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 179-192 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Construction, Quality Management, Quality Costs, Process Cost Model, 
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Author-Name: Khaled El-Rayes 
Author-X-Name-First: Khaled 
Author-X-Name-Last: El-Rayes 
Author-Name: Ramaneetharan Ramanathan 
Author-X-Name-First: Ramaneetharan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ramanathan 
Author-Name: Osama Moselhi 
Author-X-Name-First: Osama 
Author-X-Name-Last: Moselhi 
Title: An object-oriented model for planning and control of housing construction 
Abstract:
  A practical object-oriented model for the planning and control of housing
 construction is presented that can generate efficient schedules and
 determine the time and cost performance of a housing project at three
 levels: (i) entire project, (ii) particular housing unit and (iii) an
 individual subcontractor. The model comprises five major components: (1)
 input module, (2) scheduling module, (3) database module, (4) control
 module and (5) reports module, and incorporates 18 classes that are
 designed to address the main requirements in planning and control of
 housing construction. The model is implemented as a user-friendly
 prototype software system using Visual C++ 6.0 and Microsoft Foundation
 Class (MFC). The prototype software is named 'Residential Planner', and
 runs in Windows 2000 and NT. An example of an application is analysed to
 illus8 trate the use of the developed model and demonstrate its practical
 features. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 201-210 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Housing Construction, Repetitive Construction, Object-ORIENTED Modelling, Planning And Scheduling, Construction Control, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110115312 
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Author-Name: Firuzan Yasamis 
Author-X-Name-First: Firuzan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yasamis 
Author-Name: David Arditi 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Arditi 
Author-Name: Jamshid Mohammadi 
Author-X-Name-First: Jamshid 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mohammadi 
Title: Assessing contractor quality performance 
Abstract:
  This paper proposes a radical change in industry practice that will
 improve the quality of the construction process and the levels of customer
 satisfaction derived from it by evaluating the quality performance of the
 contractor. An alternative theory is developed of what constitutes
 quality, client satisfaction, performance, and their interrelationships in
 the context of the construction industry. It should be noted here that the
 term construction client includes both the owner (i.e. the agency or
 organization funding the project) and the end-user of the construction
 (i.e. the general public). A comprehensive view of construction quality is
 proposed that deals with both the service (as received by the owner) and
 product (as received by the end-user) aspects of the construction project
 as well as the corporate quality culture. Such a dissection of
 construction activity facilitates developing strategies to define,
 operationalize, measure and improve construction quality. A frame4 work
 for the assessment of a contractor's quality performance is established.
 This involves gathering a list of contractor quality performance (CQP)
 indicators that are derived from various quality-related practices of the
 contractor at the corporate and project level. Finally, a contractor
 quality performance (CQP) evaluation model is introduced that can be used
 in a contractor prequalification and/or selection system. The CQP
 indicators are operationalized within the theoretical framework of the CQP
 evaluation model. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 211-223 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Contractor Quality Performance, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Prequalification, Contractor Selection, 
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Author-Name: Trefor Williams 
Author-X-Name-First: Trefor 
Author-X-Name-Last: Williams 
Title: Predicting completed project cost using bidding data 
Abstract:
  Neural network and regression models have been developed to predict the
 completed cost of competitively bid highway projects constructed by the
 New Jersey Department of Transportation. Bid information was studied for
 inclusion as inputs to the models. Data studied included the low bid,
 median bid, standard devi9 ation of the bids, expected project duration
 and the number of bids. A natural log transformation of the data was found
 to improve the linear relationship between the low bid and completed cost.
 The stepwise regression procedure was applied, and yielded the best
 performing predictive model. This regression model used only the natural
 log of the low bid as independent variable to predict the natural log of
 the completed cost. Radial basis neural networks were also constructed to
 predict the final cost. The best performing regres4 sion model produced
 superior predictions to the best performing neural network model. Hybrid
 models that used a regression model prediction as an input to a neural
 network were also studied and were found to also produce reasonable
 predictions. The calculated models produced good predictions of the
 completed project cost, but were found to be deficient in predicting very
 large cost increases. Simple models using the natural log of the low bid
 as input produced the best results. From the analysis it may be concluded
 that additional information about the variability of the bids submitted
 does not provide useful information for predicting the final project
 outcome. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 225-235 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Bidding, Project Costs, Neural Networks, Regression Analysis, 
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Author-Name: M. Anson 
Author-X-Name-First: M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Anson 
Author-Name: S. L. Tang 
Author-X-Name-First: S. L. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tang 
Author-Name: K. C. Ying 
Author-X-Name-First: K. C. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ying 
Title: Measurement of the performance of ready mixed concreting resources as data for system simulation 
Abstract:
  Concrete is a very important construction industry material, and this is
 especially true in Hong Kong. The efficient organization of the supply of
 concrete from ready mixed concrete plants is beneficial to both concrete
 companies and contractors. It is also essential for an efficient
 construction industry, since a very high propor1 tion of the in situ
 concrete in Hong Kong is supplied ready mixed from an off-site plant.
 Whether concrete companies in Hong Kong are using their resources well and
 are able to satisfactorily match the timing of their deliveries to
 construction site needs are questions discussed in this paper, based on
 data collected by the authors. The data are planned for use in validating
 a simulation model of ready mixed concrete plant operations in Hong Kong.
 The third author spent 20 weeks in 1999-2000 at concrete batching plants
 in Hong Kong, studying their operations. Data on a sample of 15 typical
 operational days at four plants, which included 295 pours on sites and
 1677 truckmixer trips, are presented. Truckmixer journey times for
 delivering concrete and journey times for returning to plants and their
 distributions have been found. Queuing statistics for truckmixers on site
 waiting to be unloaded, placing times when unloading concrete, washing out
 and waiting times on sites after unloading, and delays in the continuous
 delivery of concrete are also described. Service has been studied in terms
 of the matching achieved between site delivery timing require1 ments and
 the need to use truckmixers efficiently. For the 295 pours, the
 relationship is shown between gaps in the supply of concrete to site and
 the extent to which truckmixers are bunched in a queue on site. Matching
 was found to be good for only 17% of the 295 pours, the variability in
 service received by different sites is considerable, and the importance of
 studying the truckmixer scheduling problem is highlighted, so that this
 variability might be reduced and extreme cases eliminated. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 237-250 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Concrete, Ready Mixed Concrete, Concrete Plant, Truckmixers, Simulation, 
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Author-Name: Richard Kirkham 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kirkham 
Author-Name: A. Halim Boussabaine 
Author-X-Name-First: A. Halim 
Author-X-Name-Last: Boussabaine 
Author-Name: Belal Awwad 
Author-X-Name-First: Belal 
Author-X-Name-Last: Awwad 
Title: Probability distributions of facilities management costs for whole life cycle costing in acute care NHS hospital buildings 
Abstract:
  Whole life cycle costing (WLCC) can provide a valuable insight into the
 economic efficiency of National Health Service (NHS) acute care hospital
 buildings. The costs of the facilities management function form an
 integral part of that process. However, the nature of facilities
 management cost data collated by NHS Estates informs the analyst little
 about the relationship between the physical characteristics of hospital
 buildings and the facilities management costs. The data can only be used
 to benchmark trusts total facilities management spending, but what the NHS
 now requires is a way of being able to model the facilities management
 costs for particular buildings. The purpose of this paper is to
 demonstrate, using a case study, a methodology for modelling
 stochastically the facilities management costs in NHS acute care hospital
 buildings. The data used in this research were obtained from NHS Estates
 on the facilities management costs of over 450 acute care NHS Trusts in
 England and Wales. The data were analysed to obtain the parameters of the
 theoretical distributions that best describe the facilities management
 costs for a ward block building in a large university acute care teaching
 hospital. The accuracy of these distributions was then validated using
 various hypotheses and goodness-of-fit tests. The result of this work
 provides analysts with a framework whereby the facilities management costs
 in acute care hospital buildings can be modelled as stochastic assumptions
 in the modelling of WLCC. The paper also reveals that for acute care
 hospital buildings with a similar gross floor area to that of the building
 used in the case study (that is approximately 20% of the entire acute care
 hospital estate), the underlying distribution of costs is likely to belong
 to the loglogistic distribution 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 251-261 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Whole Life Cycle Costing, Probability Density Functions, Facilities Management Costs, National Health Service, Acute Care Hospital Buildings, 
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Author-Name: Helen Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Title: The effect of first aid training on Australian construction workers' occupational health and safety knowledge and motivation to avoid work-related injury or illness 
Abstract:
  A 24 week experiment was conducted to assess the effect of first aid
 training on small business construction industry participants'
 understanding of occupational health and safety (OHS) risks and risk
 controls and their motivation to avoid occupational injuries and
 illnesses. Participants' subjective understandings of OHS risks, options
 for risk control and motivation to control OHS risks were explored during
 in-depth interviews before and after receipt of first aid training.
 Interview data revealed that, other than raising awareness of the risk of
 infectious diseases, the first aid training did not increase participants'
 understandings of the nature or severity of specific OHS risks relevant to
 their work. First aid training appeared to reduce participants'
 'self-other' bias, making them more aware that their experience of OHS
 risks was not beyond their control but that their own behaviour was also
 an important factor in the avoidance of occupational injury and illness.
 First aid training also appeared to reduce participants' willingness to
 accept prevailing levels of OHS risk. Participants' understandings of
 methods by which OHS risks can be controlled were unchanged by the first
 aid training and are limited to individual controls. First aid training
 did appear to increase participants' perception of the probability that
 they would suffer a work related injury or illness and they also expressed
 greater concern about taking risks at work after receiving first aid
 training. It therefore appears that first aid training enhanced
 participants' motivation to avoid occupational injuries and illnesses. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 263-273 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: First Aid Training, Occupational Health And Safety, Risk Awareness, Risk Control, Motivation, Construc, Tion, Small Business, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110117617 
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Author-Name: Chen-Yu Chang 
Author-X-Name-First: Chen-Yu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chang 
Author-Name: Graham Ive 
Author-X-Name-First: Graham 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ive 
Title: Rethinking the multi-attribute utility approach based procurement route selection technique 
Abstract:
  The multi-attribute utility approach (MAUA) provides a possibility of
 transforming subjective perception or evaluation into objective decision
 principles. However, as applied to procurement system selection, the
 advice derived from this approach can be problematical, if the nature of
 the procurement systems has not been examined carefully. The major
 weaknesses of the MAUA as applied in this field lie in its selection of
 priority variables and in some association of procurement routes with
 priority variables. This paper uses a transac2 tion cost perspective, in a
 setting of incomplete contracting, to develop these comments. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 275-284 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Multi-ATTRIBUTE Utility Approach, Procurement Route, Incomplete Contracting, Transaction Costs, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190110117608 
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Author-Name: S. Thomas Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: S. Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Author-Name: Duc Thanh Luu 
Author-X-Name-First: Duc Thanh 
Author-X-Name-Last: Luu 
Author-Name: Swee Eng Chen 
Author-X-Name-First: Swee Eng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen 
Author-Name: Ka Chi Lam 
Author-X-Name-First: Ka Chi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lam 
Title: Fuzzy membership functions of procurement selection criteria 
Abstract:
  Many researchers have advocated the development and application of a
 systematic approach to the selection of procurement processes. Different
 procurement selection models aimed at improving the decision making
 process have been proposed. These models generally fail to address the
 fuzziness of selection criteria used for procurement selection. The aim of
 this paper is to establish the fuzzy membership function of procurement
 selection criteria through an empirical study conducted in Australia.
 Seven procurement selection criteria were considered fuzzy in nature. They
 are speed, complexity, flexibility, responsibility, quality level, risk
 allocation, and price competition. The fuzzy membership functions for each
 of these seven fuzzy procurement selection criteria were derived through a
 modified horizontal approach. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 285-296 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Procurement, Selection Criteria, Fuzzy Membership Function, 
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Author-Name: I. M. Shohet 
Author-X-Name-First: I. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shohet 
Author-Name: M. Puterman 
Author-X-Name-First: M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Puterman 
Author-Name: E. Gilboa 
Author-X-Name-First: E. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gilboa 
Title: Deterioration patterns of building cladding components for maintenance management 
Abstract:
  Increasing demands are made on maintenance programmes to provide tools
 that will support maintenance planning. Among of the most important
 parameters affecting the efficiency of maintenance management are the
 precision and the reliability of the predicted service life (PSL) of
 building components. The main objective of this study was to develop a
 methodology for the establishment of databases listing deterioration
 patterns of building components based upon their actual condition. The
 methodology consists of four steps: (1) identification of failure
 patterns, (2) determination of the component performance (CP), (3)
 determination of the life expectancy of deterioration path (LEDP) and (4)
 evaluation of the predicted service life (PSL). The proposed methodology
 can be used for planning of maintenance activities, for evaluation of
 economic implications caused by intensive decay and for maintenance
 management. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 305-314 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Maintenance Management, Deterioration, Predicted Service Life, Exterior Cladding, Performance, 
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Author-Name: Sevda Koraltan 
Author-X-Name-First: Sevda 
Author-X-Name-Last: Koraltan 
Author-Name: Attila Dikbas 
Author-X-Name-First: Attila 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dikbas 
Title: An assessment of the applicability of partnering in the Turkish construction sector 
Abstract:
  There are problems associated with the Turkish construction sector; some
 of these problems are implications of Government policy, restrictions
 imposed on public construction projects, bureaucratic procedures,
 contractual clauses incorporating unfair risk sharing and inadequacies in
 control mechanisms. Some problems can be attributed to inadequate
 technological knowhow, and/or lack of education and training incen1 tives
 in new technologies and management approaches. This paper presents
 findings from research that was aimed at investigating the applicability
 of partnering in the Turkish construction sector as an alternative
 approach in seeking solutions to some of the problems within this
 industry. The findings suggest that the partnering approach could help
 reduce some of the problems associated with the Turkish construction
 sector, although the implementation of this approach is likely to face
 complications, mainly in terms of cultural change requirements and the
 bureaucracies associated especially with the public construction process.
 The findings also suggest that if partnering were to be considered for
 Turkey, the private construction sector would offer more flexibility in
 the implementation of this approach, rather than reliance on the
 Government for the introduction of partnering into Turkey. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 315-321 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Partnering, Procurement, Construction Trends, Organizational Development, Turkey, Construction Sector, 
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Author-Name: Mohammad Ammar 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohammad 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ammar 
Author-Name: Youssef Mohieldin 
Author-X-Name-First: Youssef 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mohieldin 
Title: Resource constrained project scheduling using simulation 
Abstract:
  Resource allocation is one of the most important issues of construction
 management. Two problems of resource allocation are of concern: resource
 levelling and resource scheduling. Traditionally, the resource scheduling
 problem is solved using either heuristic methods or optimization
 techniques. When heuristic methods are used, resource scheduling is
 treated as a subsequent problem for the CPM analysis. In this paper, the
 resource scheduling problem is handled using simulation, where logic
 dependence and resource availability limits are considered simultaneously
 during the time scheduling process. Simulation is applied to the resource
 scheduling problem at the project level. A simulation system called SIRBUS
 is used to schedule construction projects under resource constraints.
 Constant resource demand of activities is assumed, and the activity once
 started cannot be interrupted. Six example projects previously solved by
 different heuristic methods are re-solved using simulation. The results
 are compared with the latest heuristic models: current float technique and
 ranked positional weight method. In addition to the advantage that
 resource availability is considered during time scheduling as a starting
 point, which is an apparent feature of simulation, SIRBUS gives good
 results compared with existing heuristic methods. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 323-330 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Construction Management, Resource Management, Resource Scheduling, Simulation, 
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Author-Name: Linda Tay 
Author-X-Name-First: Linda 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tay 
Author-Name: Neil Morgan 
Author-X-Name-First: Neil 
Author-X-Name-Last: Morgan 
Title: Antecedents and consequences of market orientation in chartered surveying firms 
Abstract:
  This study tests marketing theory concerning market orientation in the
 context of the chartered surveying industry. Using data collected in a
 mail survey from 179 UK general practice chartered surveying firms, it is
 found that firms with more risk tolerant senior managers and more
 formalized and specialized marketing organization structures have higher
 levels of market orientation. The data indicate also that market
 orientation positively impacts firms' business and marketing performance,
 and that this relationship is robust across different environments. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 331-341 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Market Orientation, Management, Organization Structure, Business Performance, Surveying, 
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Author-Name: David Ford 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ford 
Author-Name: Diane Lander 
Author-X-Name-First: Diane 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lander 
Author-Name: John Voyer 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Voyer 
Title: A real options approach to valuing strategic flexibility in uncertain construction projects 
Abstract:
  To maximize project value, managers of construction projects must
 recognize, plan for and strategically manage uncertainty. Current
 construction planning, estimating, and management practices regarding
 uncertainty can undervalue projects by failing to exploit opportunities to
 increase project value, as well as minimize risks. Dynamic uncertainties
 are described as project conditions that cannot be resolved adequately
 through improved description or planning for pre-project strategy
 selection. A real options approach is proposed for proactively using
 strategic flexibility to recognize and capture project values hidden in
 dynamic uncertainties. An example of a proposal for a toll road project
 demonstrates a method of valuing managerial flexibility to evaluate and
 select strategies. Impacts of real options in other domains, along with
 this example, are the basis for concluding that using a structured real
 options approach in construction management can increase returns through
 improved project planning and management. Potential impacts of the use of
 real options are discussed, and challenges in valuing real options in
 construction projects are identified as the basis for future research. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 343-351 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Project Planning, Strategy, Risk Management, Real Options, Project Management, 
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Author-Name: David Arditi 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Arditi 
Author-Name: Pirasak Sikangwan 
Author-X-Name-First: Pirasak 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sikangwan 
Author-Name: Onur Tokdemir 
Author-X-Name-First: Onur 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tokdemir 
Title: Scheduling system for high rise building construction 
Abstract:
  A computerized system to schedule high-rise building construction has
 been developed using line-of-balance technology assisted by an expert
 system. A review of the recent literature on the techniques available for
 scheduling and controlling construction projects of a repetitive nature
 shows that Gantt charts are inadequate, and that there are serious
 problems with using network methods in such circumstances. There is
 evidence that the construction of high rise buildings has a decidedly
 repetitive nature but differs in some respects from other repetitive
 projects such as pipelines or pavement construction. Two new concepts have
 been introduced into line-of-balance methodology to accommodate the
 special conditions encountered in high rise building construction. These
 two concepts, namely 'flexible' unit networks and 'multi-level' LOB
 diagrams have been coded into a scheduling module ('Lobplans'). A series
 of databases have been compiled regarding the productivity of resources.
 An expert system module (Lobex) has been developed to facilitate
 decision-making at network generation level. The scheduling module, the
 databases, and the expert system have been organized into an integrated
 system (Chriss) by means of communication and command routines that
 interface between the modules and the user input. A 16-storey building
 project has been used in testing Chriss' performance. The integrated
 system proved to be user friendly and reliable. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 353-364 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Linear Scheduling Methods, Line-OF-BALANCE, Networks, High Rise Building Construction, Expert Systems, 
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Author-Name: Prapatpaow Awakul 
Author-X-Name-First: Prapatpaow 
Author-X-Name-Last: Awakul 
Author-Name: Stephen Ogunlana 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ogunlana 
Title: The effect of attitudinal differences on interface conflicts in large scale construction projects: a case study 
Abstract:
  Conflicts encountered in large scale construction projects occur in two
 categories: internal conflicts and interface conflicts. Internal conflicts
 are experienced among the project participants, whereas interface
 conflicts are between the construction project and groups outside the
 project. Many large scale construction projects often experience interface
 conflicts in the form of conflicting requirements from different social
 groups. This paper examines the attitudes of five groups of respondents on
 the factors leading to the interface conflicts experienced on the Yadana
 Natural Gas Pipeline Project (YNGPP) in Thailand as a case study. The
 study was conducted through questionnaire surveys of the five groups: the
 group affected by the project; the project participants; non-government
 organizations (NGOs) and interested organizations; academics and experts;
 and local government officials. The results show that these five groups
 have differences in attitudes towards the factors leading to the interface
 conflicts encountered on the project; and it is the differences in
 attitudes that generated the conflicts. The key variables were grouped
 into main categories and the degree of importance of each key factor
 leading to the interface conflicts was identified. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 365-377 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Conflict, Attitudinal Differences, Project Management, Large Projects, Factor Analysis, 
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Author-Name: Helen Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Author-Name: Qiping Shen 
Author-X-Name-First: Qiping 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shen 
Title: Supporting the decision-making process for sustainable housing 
Abstract:
  Wide acceptance of the concept of sustainable development has led to a
 demand for policies on sustainable housing. The issues of how sustainable
 housing can be measured or evaluated and how decision-making regarding
 sustainable housing can be facilitated are areas that require further
 research. This paper aims to introduce a conceptual approach in developing
 a decision-support tool for sustainable housing. An empirical
 decision-support model for sustainable housing indicators using fuzzy-set
 theory (SHIFT) is described, with particular focus on framing
 decision-making for multiple criteria or objectives. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 387-390 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Sustainable Housing, Multicriteria Decision-MAKING, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190210146812 
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Author-Name: Frank Schultmann 
Author-X-Name-First: Frank 
Author-X-Name-Last: Schultmann 
Author-Name: Otto Rentz 
Author-X-Name-First: Otto 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rentz 
Title: Scheduling of deconstruction projects under resource constraints 
Abstract:
  In many countries a large part of the building stock will have to be
 maintained, renovated, rehabilitated or even removed in the next few
 decades. Although profitability will be one of the major requirements to
 be met when these works are carried out, there will be more and more
 emphasis on the environmental requirements to be respected. To make the
 modernization of the building stock more efficient, dismantling with the
 aim of producing high quality recycling materials at reasonable costs is a
 promising approach. This paper presents an integrated approach to
 deconstruction site management that focuses on both economic and
 environmental goals. As a first step, material flow management aims at the
 closed-loop recycling of various construction materials. In a second step,
 resource constrained project planning models are used to evaluate
 strategies for optimized deconstruction site management. The approach
 offers high flexibility and can be adapted readily to different
 conditions. Results show that time and cost for deconstruction can be
 reduced by more than 50%, together with recycling quotas of more than 90%.
 Even when resources are strictly limited or when strong budget and time
 restrictions have to be respected, tremendous improvements in
 deconstruction site management can be achieved. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 391-401 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Deconstruction, Optimization, Project Planning Models, Scheduling, 
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Author-Name: Low Sui Pheng 
Author-X-Name-First: Low Sui 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pheng 
Author-Name: Edwi Fong 
Author-X-Name-First: Edwi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fong 
Title: Preparations for ISO 9001:2000 - a study of ISO 9000:1994 certified construction firms 
Abstract:
  Many research studies have been completed on the effectiveness of ISO
 9000:1994 in the construction industry. The new ISO 9001:2000 requires
 firms to have a completely different mindset about achieving quality. From
 merely compliance with requirements, firms who intend to obtain ISO
 9001:2000 certification have to understand fully the new requirements and
 how they may 'fit' the new standards into their present quality management
 systems, instead of changing their original work procedures to suit the
 Standard's requirements. This study presents a survey of the preparation
 work undertaken by construction firms in Singapore in moving from ISO
 9000:1994 to ISO 9001:2000. From the research findings, it was found that
 most firms are ready for the conversion to the new Standard with slight
 beefing up of their existing quality management systems. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 403-413 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Quality, Construction Firms, Preparations, Transition, 
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Author-Name: Paul Goodrum 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Goodrum 
Author-Name: Carl Haas 
Author-X-Name-First: Carl 
Author-X-Name-Last: Haas 
Author-Name: Robert Glover 
Author-X-Name-First: Robert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Glover 
Title: The divergence in aggregate and activity estimates of US construction productivity 
Abstract:
  Discrepancies exist between aggregate and activity productivity
 measurements in the US construction industry. Multiple studies using
 aggregate industry measures suggest that construction productivity has
 declined over the long term. A longstanding problem with the aggregate
 measures concerns the difficulty of controlling for inflation so as to
 accurately measure real output. As an alternative, average activity
 productivity, measured by individual work activities, indicates that
 construction productivity has increased over the same time period.
 Activity measurement data have been collected for 200 construction
 activities over a 22-year time period from commercial estimation manuals
 used by contractors and owners to estimate the cost and time requirements
 for construction. This paper examines the discrepancies between aggregate
 and activity measurements and suggests possible reasons for their
 existence. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 415-423 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Labour, Productivity, Trends, Construction Industry, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190210145868 
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Author-Name: Hong Xiao 
Author-X-Name-First: Hong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Xiao 
Author-Name: David Proverbs 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Proverbs 
Title: The performance of contractors in Japan, the UK and the USA: a comparative evaluation of construction cost 
Abstract:
  Globalization of the world economy demands that performance comparisons
 are undertaken at an international level. A new research protocol has been
 developed for comparing contractor performance internationally by
 combining the appropriate characteristics of two established approaches in
 order to balance the requirements of comparability and representativeness.
 This new approach is used to reveal some important international
 performance characteristics among Japanese, UK and US contractors.
 Building costs in the UK, when adjusted for exchange rate fluctuations,
 are significantly higher than those in Japan and the USA. Furthermore,
 cost certainty and client satisfaction are higher in Japan than in the UK,
 but there is no significant difference between Japan and the USA.
 Disparities in cost performance between the three countries are believed
 to originate from differences in the relationships between contractors and
 clients and also in the construction process. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 425-435 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Construction Cost, Contractor Performance, Analysis Of Variance, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190210145859 
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Author-Name: Gerhard Kreitl 
Author-X-Name-First: Gerhard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kreitl 
Author-Name: Gerhard Urschitz 
Author-X-Name-First: Gerhard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Urschitz 
Author-Name: Wolfgang Oberndorfer 
Author-X-Name-First: Wolfgang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Oberndorfer 
Title: Corporate growth of engineering consulting firms: a European review 
Abstract:
  Corporate growth is understandably one of the hottest topics among
 researchers in management and managers themselves. Nonetheless, research
 in the sector of professional service firms, especially engineering
 consulting firms, has not yet led to a deeper understanding of how growth
 in this particular sector is achieved. This descriptive empirical study
 tries to provide some answers by reviewing the endeavours of the largest
 engineering consulting firms in Europe (top 100) within the timeframe
 1990-1998. The findings suggest that the firms surveyed grew on average
 about 120% in terms of staff increase and about 170% in terms of revenue
 increase. This growth was largely achieved organically: growth through
 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) also contributed quite strongly whereas
 engaging in joint ventures played only a minor role. The same pattern
 emerged when analyzing the success of the different modes of growth, with
 organic growth being the most successful, followed by growth through M&As
 and joint ventures. Further, it could be shown that the firms' growth was
 strongly influenced by a focus on firm size, followed by a focus on market
 share and on profit, while focus on the firm's value was less significant. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 437-448 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Corporate Growth, Engineering Consulting Firm, Europe, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190210139487 
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Author-Name: Margaret Whittock 
Author-X-Name-First: Margaret 
Author-X-Name-Last: Whittock 
Title: Women's experiences of non-traditional employment: is gender equality in this area a possibility? 
Abstract:
  Currently, skills shortages are prompting the UK government to introduce
 initiatives intended to break down notions of stereotyped employment and
 attract women to non-traditional, male-dominated industries such as
 construction. Thus, it seems timely to revisit a study of the lived
 experience of non-traditionally employed women, conducted in Northern
 Ireland in the mid-1990s. Data from this study are presented here,
 specifically contextualized within R. M. Kanter's (American Journal of
 Sociology, 82, 965-90) framework of tokenism. Utilizing this framework,
 the paper examines the relationship that exists between the sexes (women
 as 'tokens' and males as 'dominants') in the non-traditional settings
 examined, indicating that barriers remain that women must surmount for
 gender equality to be achieved. The paper concludes by briefly examining
 one initiative working pro-actively to remove these barriers, providing
 women with greater opportunities to pursue non-traditional careers. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 449-456 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Women, Non-TRADITIONAL Employment, Tokenism, Lived Experience, Stereotyping, 
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Author-Name: Margaret Emsley 
Author-X-Name-First: Margaret 
Author-X-Name-Last: Emsley 
Author-Name: David Lowe 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lowe 
Author-Name: A. Roy Duff 
Author-X-Name-First: A. Roy 
Author-X-Name-Last: Duff 
Author-Name: Anthony Harding 
Author-X-Name-First: Anthony 
Author-X-Name-Last: Harding 
Author-Name: Adam Hickson 
Author-X-Name-First: Adam 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hickson 
Title: Data modelling and the application of a neural network approach to the prediction of total construction costs 
Abstract:
  Neural network cost models have been developed using data collected from
 nearly 300 building projects. Data were collected from predominantly
 primary sources using real-life data contained in project files, with some
 data obtained from the Building Cost Information Service, supplemented
 with further information, and some from a questionnaire distributed
 nationwide. The data collected included final account sums and, so that
 the model could evaluate the total cost to the client, clients' external
 and internal costs, in addition to construction costs. Models based on
 linear regression techniques have been used as a benchmark for evaluation
 of the neural network models. The results showed that the major benefit of
 the neural network approach was the ability of neural networks to model
 the nonlinearity in the data. The 'best' model obtained so far gives a
 mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) of 16.6%, which includes a
 percentage (unknown) for client changes. This compares favourably with
 traditional estimating where values of MAPE between 20.8% and 27.9% have
 been reported. However, it is anticipated that further analyses will
 result in the development of even more reliable models. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 465-472 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Cost Modelling, Neural Networks, Linear Regression Analysis, 
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Author-Name: Stephen Ngai 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ngai 
Author-Name: Derek Drew 
Author-X-Name-First: Derek 
Author-X-Name-Last: Drew 
Author-Name: H. P. Lo 
Author-X-Name-First: H. P. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lo 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Title: A theoretical framework for determining the minimum number of bidders in construction bidding competitions 
Abstract:
  A theoretical framework is proposed for determining the minimum number of
 bidders in competition for projects in the construction industry. This is
 based on the neo-classical micro-economic theory for price determination
 in construction and the assumption of random contractor-selection.
 Empirical analysis of the Hong Kong data set not only illustrates the
 applicability of the framework, but also supports the relevance of the
 microeconomic model for construction price determination. The main
 implication for clients is that, in order to obtain the most competitive
 bids for projects in the most cost-efficient way, they should vary the
 minimum number of bidders in competition according to market conditions. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 473-482 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Construction Price Determination, Tendering Theory, Construction Economics, Number Of Bidders, 
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Author-Name: Jonathan Jingsheng Shi 
Author-X-Name-First: Jonathan Jingsheng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shi 
Title: Three methods for verifying and validating the simulation of a construction operation 
Abstract:
  A simulation model must be verified to confirm that it describes
 correctly its intended real world process under study; moreover, the
 simulation results obtained must be a valid representation of the process.
 This study presents three activity-based white-box methods for assisting a
 user in verifying and validating construction simulations. The first
 method reports a simulation by listing all activities in the chronological
 order of their executions, so that a user can contrast the simulated
 progress against the actual progress in the real world. The second method
 summarizes the operating counts and mean durations of all activities over
 the simulated time period, to enable a user to evaluate whether all
 activities have been executed correctly during simulation. The third
 method generates an activity cycle report for any selected resource
 entity, so that a user can examine whether the entity is moving in the
 correct logical and chronological order during simulation. The three
 methods can be used jointly to debug a simulation model, so as to confirm
 that the simulation is correctly conducted and the obtained results are
 valid. The three methods are implemented in a simulation system in the
 form of corresponding reports. A concreting process is employed to
 illustrate these methods. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 483-491 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Computer Simulation, Simulation Modelling, Validation, Verification, Construction Planning, Simulation Of Construction Operations, Construction Process, 
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Author-X-Name-First: J. S. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Goulding 
Author-Name: M. Alshawi 
Author-X-Name-First: M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Alshawi 
Title: Generic and specific IT training: a process protocol model for construction 
Abstract:
  This paper considers the generic processes involved in structuring an
 information technology (IT) training strategy to meet a construction
 organization's business strategy. It identifies and discusses how generic
 and specific IT training needs can be affected by the availability and
 priority of resources, type of organizational infrastructure, degree of
 management commitment, and prevailing level of culture. It goes on to
 discuss the principles of the capability maturity model (CMM), developed
 at Carnegie Mellon University, and the concepts of the process protocol
 (PP), developed by Salford University. It builds upon these approaches to
 analyse the key sequential stages and links needed to satisfy (or close)
 the 'performance gap' between the business strategy and the IT training
 strategy. An IT training model is presented the remit of which can help
 managers assess the impact of IT training on their organization's business
 strategy. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 493-505 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Business Strategy, Information Technology, Process Modelling, Training, 
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Author-Name: Helen Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Author-Name: Anna Sublet 
Author-X-Name-First: Anna 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sublet 
Title: The impact of job and organizational demands on marital or relationship satisfaction and conflict among Australian civil engineers 
Abstract:
  The results of a survey of professional civil engineers working in the
 Australian construction industry are reported (n = 182). The survey
 examined the effect of a range of job and organizational demands on the
 marital or relationship satisfaction of respondents. The effect of
 demographic characteristics was also examined. The results of correlation
 and regression analyses provide support for linkages between demographic
 characteristics, job or organizational sources of work-related stress and
 marital/relationship satisfaction and conflict. Different variables were
 significantly correlated with three dimensions of relationship quality.
 The results suggest that the single most important factor in determining
 civil engineers' experiences of relationship quality is the number of
 hours they work each week. It is argued that the implementation of
 work-life balance initiatives by engineering organizations may benefit
 employees. However, for such initiatives to be successful, engineering
 organizations and their employees must deviate from the socially
 constructed norm of rigid, long work hours that prevails in the Australian
 construction industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 507-521 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Construction, Job Demands, Relationship Satisfaction, Relationship Conflict, Work-LIFE Balance, 
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Author-Name: Swee-Lean Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Swee-Lean 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Title: Responses of selected economic indicators to construction output shocks: the case of Singapore 
Abstract:
  The volume of construction output fluctuates in response to changes in
 demand and supply conditions. Due to the multiple linkages that the
 construction industry has with other economic sectors and the entire
 economy, the output shock is propagated through the economic system and
 reflected in several economic indicators, such as the outputs of other
 sectors, balance of payments and general prices. A study is reported on
 the short-term responses of some economic indicators in Singapore
 following a shock in the construction output, using the Granger causality
 approach, the impulse response function and variance decomposition
 analysis. Construction output shock had significant impact on the outputs
 of the commerce sector and 'other services'. The heavy reliance of the
 Singapore construction industry on imported inputs has a direct impact on
 the balance of payments. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 523-533 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Construction Output Shock, Responses, Balance Of Payments, Sectoral Outputs, Prices, 
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Author-Name: Mohamed Marzouk 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohamed 
Author-X-Name-Last: Marzouk 
Author-Name: Osama Moselhi 
Author-X-Name-First: Osama 
Author-X-Name-Last: Moselhi 
Title: Simulation optimization for earthmoving operations using genetic algorithms 
Abstract:
  This paper presents a methodology for simulation optimization utilizing
 genetic algorithms and applies it to a newly developed simulation-based
 system for estimating the time and cost of earthmoving operations. The
 genetic algorithm searches for a near-optimum fleet configuration that
 reduces project total cost, and considers a set of qualitative and
 quantitative variables that influence earthmoving operations. Qualitative
 variables represent the models of equipment used in each fleet scenario,
 whereas quantitative variables represent the number of items of equipment
 involved in each scenario. Pilot simulation runs were carried out for all
 configurations generated by the developed algorithm, and a complete
 simulation analysis was then performed for the fleet recommended by the
 algorithm. The numerical example demonstrates the use of the proposed
 methodology and illustrates its essential features. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 535-543 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Genetic Algorithms, Simulation Optimization, Earthmoving, Equipment Selection, 
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Author-Name: Les Ruddock 
Author-X-Name-First: Les 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ruddock 
Title: Measuring the global construction industry: improving the quality of data 
Abstract:
  In the context of a truly global market for construction, an
 international strategy is required to ensure that national and
 international statistical systems are able to provide accurate and valid
 information. In many parts of the world the collection of reliable
 national information on construction activity is not an easy task, and the
 measurement of comparable, cross-national data can be problematic. This
 paper considers possible strategies for the improvement of data collection
 systems in the context of user needs. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 553-556 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Construction Activity, International Comparability, Statistical Systems, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190210159908 
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Author-Name: Sai-On Cheung 
Author-X-Name-First: Sai-On 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung 
Author-Name: Henry Suen 
Author-X-Name-First: Henry 
Author-X-Name-Last: Suen 
Title: A multi-attribute utility model for dispute resolution strategy selection 
Abstract:
  Disputes are inevitable in construction projects. Skills in dispute
 resolution should be part of the toolkit of any practitioner in a
 managerial position. Dispute resolution procedures such as litigation,
 arbitration, mediation, dispute adviser and negotiation are widely
 practised. However, frequently the question is how to systematically
 determine which dispute resolution strategy to adopt given the nature of
 disputes. Even though the topic of dispute resolution has been widely
 discussed and heavily researched, few studies have been conducted with
 respect to this question. A decision-making model has been developed using
 the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and multi-attribute utility
 technique (MAUT). The model comprises four parts: selection criteria,
 dispute resolution strategies, collection of utility factors and selection
 criteria weightings. These were developed from empirical data collected
 through an interview survey with selected experts in the field. The model
 is designed to identify in a systematic manner an appropriate dispute
 resolution strategy for a given dispute, rather than relying on subjective
 decisions. The model is tested using a hypothetical scenario in which
 three case studies are evaluated. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 557-568 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Dispute Resolution Strategies, Selection Criteria, Analytical Hierarchy Process, Multi-ATTRIBUTE Utility Technique, Selection Model, 
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Author-Name: Franco Cheung 
Author-X-Name-First: Franco 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung 
Author-Name: Judy Leung Fung Kuen 
Author-X-Name-First: Judy Leung Fung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kuen 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Title: Multi-criteria evaluation model for the selection of architectural consultants 
Abstract:
  The selection of a competent architect is vital to the success of a
 development. Like in many developed countries, developers in Hong Kong
 select architects based on a set of criteria. Price is not the only
 consideration in the process, and decisions rely heavily on subjective
 judgement. By conducting a questionnaire survey, the research reported
 here identified the common criteria for selection and their relative
 importance for an objective selection. This involved the use of an
 evaluation method called the analytical hierarchy process (AHP). Survey
 data from projects with similar characteristics were used to compute the
 criteria weights. Multi-criteria models for seven out of 27 categories of
 project were built with reference to the computed weights derived from the
 survey. In addition, a computer program, called the Architectural
 Consultant Selection System (ACSS), was designed to illustrate a logical
 approach for the evaluation of prospective consultant architects based on
 the models constructed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 569-580 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Selection Criteria, Analytical Hierarchy Process, Consultant Architect, 
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Author-Name: David Edwards 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Edwards 
Author-Name: Gary Holt 
Author-X-Name-First: Gary 
Author-X-Name-Last: Holt 
Author-Name: Frank Harris 
Author-X-Name-First: Frank 
Author-X-Name-Last: Harris 
Title: Predicting downtime costs of tracked hydraulic excavators operating in the UK opencast mining industry 
Abstract:
  This paper describes the development of a model to predict the hourly
 cost of downtime (using regression equations) for tracked hydraulic
 excavators operating in the UK opencast mining industry. A three-stage
 process was utilized for the model's development. The first stage
 predicted machine cycle times, the second predicted hire costs per hour
 and the third used the outputs of the first two to forecast the cost of
 breakdown. Both cycle time and hire cost models were revealed to be good
 predictors, as exhibited by the 'high' R2 values of 0.86 and 0.95,
 respectively. A plant expert employed within the Defence Logistics
 Organisation, UK Ministry of Defence, validated these regression models
 and the process by which downtime costs were predicted. Future research
 work will aim to enhance the predictive ability of the models developed,
 expand the research to cover other machine types, and reproduce the
 findings in graphical and tabular format to improve the interpretation of
 information generated. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 581-591 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Construction Plant, Machine Cycle Time, Productivity, Downtime Cost, Regression Analysis, 
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Author-Name: Willie Tan 
Author-X-Name-First: Willie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tan 
Title: Construction and economic development in selected LDCs: past, present and future 
Abstract:
  This paper critically examines the changing relations between
 construction and economic development in selected less developed countries
 (LDCs) in the light of new development dynamics. Historically, the
 relationship was seen in Keynesian terms. By the 1980s, attention turned
 towards structuralist and political economy explanations amid a
 neoclassical revival towards structural adjustments and 'market friendly'
 reforms. Current explanations tend to focus on property rights and
 building institutional capabilities. The strengths and weaknesses of
 current explanations provide future directions for research. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 593-599 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Construction And Economic Development, Structure, Political Economy, Institutions, 
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Author-Name: Mohammed Fadhil Dulaimi 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohammed Fadhil 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dulaimi 
Author-Name: Hon Guo Shan 
Author-X-Name-First: Hon Guo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shan 
Title: The factors influencing bid mark-up decisions of large- and medium-size contractors in Singapore 
Abstract:
  The construction industry in Singapore is dominated by a competitive
 business environment that is being driven by a lowest cost mentality. The
 pressure on contractors' profit margins has further increased after a
 prolonged recession in this sector, which has seen construction demand and
 output shrinking significantly. This paper examines the factors that
 contractors perceive to be important when they are considering the size of
 their bid mark-up. The research hypothesis is that contractor size would
 have a significant bearing on the factors that would influence the bid
 mark-up decision. Forty factors were identified and a survey was
 conducted. The results showed that contractor size has a significant
 impact on their attitude towards bid mark-up decision-making. The analysis
 also showed that when deciding the size of a bid mark-up large contractors
 tend to be more concerned with the nature of the construction work while
 medium-size contractors are more concerned about the state of their own
 companies finance. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 601-610 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Mark-UP, Tendering, Singapore, Contractor Size, Procurement, 
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Author-Name: Derek Drew 
Author-X-Name-First: Derek 
Author-X-Name-Last: Drew 
Author-Name: L. Y. Shen 
Author-X-Name-First: L. Y. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shen 
Author-Name: Patrick Zou 
Author-X-Name-First: Patrick 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zou 
Title: Developing an optimal bidding strategy in two-envelope fee bidding 
Abstract:
  Two-envelope fee bidding is used frequently in allocating commissions to
 willing consultants such as architects, engineers and surveyors.
 Consultant fees and technical scores are normally aggregated to form a
 total score. The consultant obtaining the highest total score is usually
 awarded the commission. The consultant's objective is to get the highest
 total score possible because this maximizes the chance of winning.
 Consultants can submit to the procurer any of a number of different
 technical proposals which is then converted to a technical score. Only one
 technical score+fee combination will result in the highest total score,
 i.e. the optimum technical score+fee combination. This paper offers
 consultants an approach to better identify their optimum technical
 score+fee combination. In using this approach consultants need to develop
 a total score continuum based on (1) the consultant's original technical
 proposal and fee, (2) the absolute lowest fee and corresponding technical
 score, and (3) the absolute highest technical score and corresponding fee.
 The total score becomes the dependent variable and the fee the independent
 variable. Since the total score continuum is regressed on three points it
 will almost certainly be curvilinear in shape. Given that the optimum
 total score is at the highest point of the continuum, the optimum fee can
 be determined through differentiation. The corresponding technical score
 can then be found. After adjusting the original technical proposal to
 reflect the corresponding technical score, the optimum fee and adjusted
 technical proposal can then be submitted to the procurer. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 611-620 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Bidding, Consultant, Fee, Strategy, Technical Score, Tendering, Two-ENVELOPE, 
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Author-Name: Anna Dubois 
Author-X-Name-First: Anna 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dubois 
Author-Name: Lars-Erik Gadde 
Author-X-Name-First: Lars-Erik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gadde 
Title: The construction industry as a loosely coupled system: implications for productivity and innovation 
Abstract:
  Previous research suggests that the construction industry is
 characterized by (1) particular complexity factors owing to industry
 specific uncertainties and interdependences, and (2) inefficiency of
 operations. The aim of this study was to analyse the operations and
 behaviour of firms as a means of dealing with complexity. The observations
 made indicate that the industry as a whole is featured as a loosely
 coupled system. Taking this as a starting point, the couplings among
 activities, resources and actors were analysed in different dimensions.
 The pattern of couplings builds on two interdependent layers: tight
 couplings in individual projects and loose couplings based on collective
 adaptations in the permanent network. It is concluded that the pattern of
 couplings seems to favour short term productivity while hampering
 innovation and learning. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 621-631 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Construction, Loosely Coupled System, Productivity, Innovation, 
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Author-Name: Bart Bossink 
Author-X-Name-First: Bart 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bossink 
Title: A Dutch public-private strategy for innovation in sustainable construction 
Abstract:
  Influenced by the sustainable construction policy of the authorities,
 organizations in The Netherlands are developing, designing and building
 sustainable areas and objects. The actions of the authorities,
 authority-related organizations and commercial organizations in the Dutch
 construction industry and the interaction between them contribute to the
 realization of goals that fit with the sustainability policy of the
 government. Research in the house building sector of the Dutch
 construction industry, covering a 10-year period, has found that action by
 and interaction between public and private organizations directed towards
 innovation in sustainable construction is part of a sector-wide strategy.
 In this strategy public and private organizations interactively develop
 and adopt sustainable construction innovations. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 633-642 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 20 
Year: 2002 
Keywords: Sustainable Construction, Sustainability Policy, Innovation Management, Strategic Management, 
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Author-X-Name-First: Tan Sui Ling 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gracia 
Title: Editorial 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1-3 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619032000065063 
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Author-X-Name-First: Tan Sui Ling 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gracia 
Title: Authors' Charter 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 5-5 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619032000065072 
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Author-Name: Stephen Fox 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fox 
Author-Name: Laurence Marsh 
Author-X-Name-First: Laurence 
Author-X-Name-Last: Marsh 
Author-Name: Graham Cockerham 
Author-X-Name-First: Graham 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cockerham 
Title: Assessing the capability of construction processes to realize building designs 
Abstract:
  The capability of processes should be assessed during their development.
 If assessment reveals that a process is not capable of meeting design
 requirements, that process should be improved until reassessment indicates
 that it is capable. This proactive approach can radically reduce
 non-conformances. Existing methods of assessment depend upon the sampling
 of process data. Such methods are well-established and well-documented.
 They provide the foundation for statistical process control (SPC) and can
 be applied to most processes including those used in the construction of
 buildings. However, there are several reasons why sampling data to assess
 construction process capability can be extremely difficult. In this paper,
 the limitations of existing assessment methods are outlined. Then, a new
 assessment method is introduced and results from a preliminary field study
 are reported. Next, the key features of the new method are discussed. In
 conclusion, guidelines for its successful introduction are provided. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 7-10 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Construction Process Capability, Building Design Requirements, 
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Author-Name: Mei-Yung Leung 
Author-X-Name-First: Mei-Yung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leung 
Author-Name: Anita Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Anita 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Title: Analysis of value and project goal specificity in value management 
Abstract:
  Value is a subjective term and is manifested in different ways such as
 attitude, belief, desire, preference, need and criteria. In this paper, a
 cognitive value management model for construction procurement is developed
 to examine how value is influenced by previous project outcomes and other
 environmental dynamics that affect project goal setting and conflict
 resolution in the value management process. The relationships among the
 variables of value specificity, goal specificity, conflict resolution and
 participant satisfaction are investigated in a behavioural model of value
 management. It is postulated that value-goal specificity and conflict
 resolution (integration) level in the value management process have a
 direct impact on satisfaction of project participants. The findings in a
 questionnaire survey indicate that more specific value and goal and higher
 conflict resolution (integration) level in the goal setting process can
 improve the participants' satisfaction. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 11-19 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Value Management, Project Goal Specificity, Conflict Resolution, Satisfaction, 
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Author-Name: Jakrapong Pongpeng 
Author-X-Name-First: Jakrapong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pongpeng 
Author-Name: John Liston 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liston 
Title: TenSeM: a multicriteria and multidecision-makers' model in tender evaluation 
Abstract:
  In tender evaluation, there appears to be a lack of a realistic working
 models capable of simultaneously (1) compiling multiple decision-makers'
 inputs, (2) incorporating risk and uncertainty, and (3) offering computer
 interaction that makes a model flexible to any change in situation. Thus,
 the research has developed a more realistic working model including the
 necessary capabilities mentioned. The vital theory behind the model was a
 combination of a utility function and a social welfare function. The model
 was divided into two main steps (step1: evaluating contractor ability and
 step2: evaluating tenders) consisting of three main processes: (1) the
 contractor ability criteria selection process; (2) the contractor ability
 criteria balancing/measuring process; and (3) bid price and contractor
 ability balancing/measuring process. The model incorporated computer
 interaction in which Microsoft Excel performed calculation tasks while
 Visual Basic for Application (VBA) was coded for user interaction. To
 obtain a realistic working product, the model was tested for user
 friendliness, verification, sensitivity analysis, and validation. The test
 has shown that the multicriteria and multidecision-makers' model, TenSeM,
 is a rational and realistic approach in solving a tender evaluation
 problem. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 21-30 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Multicriteria, Multidecision-makers, Interactive Model, Tender Evaluation, Social Welfare Function, 
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Author-Name: H. Zhang 
Author-X-Name-First: H. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang 
Author-Name: C. M. Tam 
Author-X-Name-First: C. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tam 
Title: Fuzzy decision-making for dynamic resource allocation 
Abstract:
  For construction activities, timely resource allocation is crucial to
 avoid unnecessary waiting time of resources and delay of activities,
 especially under the condition of limited supply of resources. Timely
 resource allocation, i.e. determination of an activity that has the
 highest priority to obtain resources at that instant, is a dynamic
 decision-making process dependent on real-time information during a
 construction process. With the consideration of operational and stochastic
 characteristics of construction operations and the fuzziness of
 multiple-decision objectives for an appropriate allocation policy (due to
 imprecision or subjectivity in decision criteria), a fuzzy dynamic
 resource allocation (FDRA) based on the fuzzy decision-making approach is
 developed. In order to model the timely resource allocation decisions, the
 FDRA is built into a discreteevent simulation system with an activity
 scanning strategy. The benefit of FDRA on construction productivity is
 analysed through simulation experimentation by which comparisons among
 different allocation policies are made. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 31-41 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Resource Allocation, Dynamic Decision-making, Simulation, Fuzzy Sets, 
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Author-Name: Ho Man-Fong Christabel 
Author-X-Name-First: Ho Man-Fong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Christabel 
Author-Name: Ng Chi-Wai Vincent 
Author-X-Name-First: Ng Chi-Wai 
Author-X-Name-Last: Vincent 
Title: Quantity surveyors' background and training, and their ethical concepts, conceptions and interests considerations 
Abstract:
  In this paper, general and specific hypotheses concerning quantity
 surveyors' ethical perceptions as well as their personal background and
 professional training are derived from previous research studies (Fan et
 al., 2001a, 2001b). More rigorous statistical tests, such as Multivariate
 ANalysis Of VAriance (MANOVA) and Hierarchical Regression Analysis (HRA),
 are used to test these hypotheses and thus verify findings of the previous
 research. Salient discrepancies in ethical perceptions of professional
 quantity surveyors are found to exist among professional quantity
 surveyors of different ages, membership levels and work experience. In
 predicting ethical perceptions, it is confirmed that the more experienced
 and the higher the education level of quantity surveyors, the more
 optimistic they are concerning recent declines in ethical standards. This
 group of quantity surveyors (QS) is more willing to sacrifice its
 self-interest when facing ethical dilemmas. However, results of this study
 show also that 'background' variables are indeed moderating each other,
 which are contingent upon the specific ethical perceptions concerned. As a
 first step for the development of a knowledge base for future professional
 training and socialization, findings of this study suggest two directions
 for further research study. Firstly, a case study approach would elicit
 decisions made in the face of ethical dilemmas. Secondly, extensive
 surveys in reconciling professional service quality with the expectations
 of clients and the general public will further enrich the field. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 43-67 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Professional Ethics, Socialization, Ethical Training, 
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Author-Name: Helen Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Title: The impact of individual and job characteristics on 'burnout' among civil engineers in Australia and the implications for employee turnover 
Abstract:
  A survey was undertaken to explore the experience of 'burnout' among
 engineers working in the Australian construction industry. The most widely
 recognized model of burnout, comprising emotional exhaustion, cynicism and
 a diminished sense of personal accomplishment was found to be valid.
 However, Australian engineers experience a strong sense of the social
 worth of their professional activity, independently of believing in their
 own individual competence as engineers. There was also a widespread belief
 that the rewards enjoyed by engineers as a result of their professional
 endeavours are not commensurate with their level of skill and
 responsibility. The results of the study also show that burnout cannot be
 attributed to a single cause but occurs as a result of a complex
 interaction of individual characteristics and issues in the work
 environment. As such, there is no single 'cure' for burnout and multiple
 intervention strategies are probably needed. However, the relative
 importance of job characteristics compared to personality characteristics
 in predicting burnout suggests that job re-design may be an effective
 preventive strategy. Cynicism and emotional exhaustion were strong
 predictors of engineers' intention to leave their jobs. This suggests that
 measures to prevent burnout could also help to reduce turnover and its
 associated costs. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 69-80 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Burnout, Civil Engineering, Construction, Job Demands, Turnover, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619032000065126 
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Author-Name: Javier Cuervo 
Author-X-Name-First: Javier 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cuervo 
Author-Name: Low Sui Pheng 
Author-X-Name-First: Low Sui 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pheng 
Title: Ownership advantages/disadvantages of Singapore transnational construction corporations 
Abstract:
  Expanding beyond Singapore's boundaries has been a source of increased
 business for Singapore transnational construction corporations (STCCs).
 This paper analyses the significance of ownership advantage and
 disadvantage factors of STCCs in pursuing their international construction
 business, relative to other ASEAN contractors and contractors from
 developed countries. Moreover, this study examines if these ownership
 factors do vary significantly according to firm specific contextual
 variables in the STCCs such as size, international age, multinationality
 and extent of specialization/diversification. Based on responses from 22
 STCCs, this study has found that the most important ownership advantage
 factors of STCCs were identified as coming from: (1) information,
 knowledge, technology and R&D capability; (2) the firm's name and
 reputation; and (3) management and organizational capability. Relative to
 established international contractors STCCs have a significant size
 disadvantage with reference to certain project types. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 81-94 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Ownership Advantages And Disadvantages, Singapore Transnational Construction Corporation, International Construction, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619032000065135 
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Author-Name: Low Sui Pheng 
Author-X-Name-First: Low Sui 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pheng 
Title: Book Reviews 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 95-97 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619032000065144 
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Author-Name: Low Sui Pheng 
Author-X-Name-First: Low Sui 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pheng 
Title: Forthcoming events 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 99-100 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
X-DOI: 10.1080/713763900 
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Author-Name: Margaret Whittock 
Author-X-Name-First: Margaret 
Author-X-Name-Last: Whittock 
Title: Editorial 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 101-102 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
X-DOI: 10.1080/713763921 
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Author-Name: Danny Myers 
Author-X-Name-First: Danny 
Author-X-Name-Last: Myers 
Title: The future of construction economics as an academic discipline 
Abstract:
  The contribution made by economic theory when studying
 construction-related subjects has a muddled history. This theme was
 carefully reviewed in Ofori (1994) where he bluntly concluded that:
 'Construction economics cannot be regarded as a bona-fide subject' (p.
 304). This short note takes a retrospective look at George Ofori's paper
 and suggests that during the subsequent period little has changed. This is
 despite the publication of government reports that stressed the importance
 of creating a culture of economic efficiency within construction and the
 need for the industry to become sustainable. This paper is informed by a
 brief survey of what is currently taught at British universities under the
 title of construction economics. Two points for debate emerge. The first
 is the worrying observation about the present state of play, as it seems
 that construction economics continues to lack any coherent conceptual
 structure. The second is the more promising suggestion that in the
 foreseeable future the sustainability agenda could provide the impetus
 necessary for construction economists to agree a common purpose and
 conceptual approach. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 103-106 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Construction Economics, University Education, Economic Theory, Sustainable Construction, Academic Consensus, 
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Author-Name: David Picken 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Picken 
Author-Name: Ben Ilozor 
Author-X-Name-First: Ben 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ilozor 
Title: Height and construction costs of buildings in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  The majority of buildings in Hong Kong come into the multi-storey
 category. The conventional wisdom of construction economics suggests that
 the cost of construction per square metre increases as buildings become
 higher. This paper summarizes earlier research on the subject and adopts a
 descriptive approach to present investigations into the cost-height
 relationship of buildings constructed in Hong Kong. Initial findings seem
 to suggest a different situation in Hong Kong - arguably the epitome of a
 'tall' built environment. Possibly, there are factors concerning the
 design economics of tall buildings that are specific to those urban
 locations where they are more common. This point would suggest that a
 different set of criteria should be applied in the judgement of how height
 affects cost depending on the context and commonality of tall buildings in
 the location under consideration. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 107-111 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Building, Height-cost, Economics, Location, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619032000079671 
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Author-Name: George Ofori 
Author-X-Name-First: George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ofori 
Title: Preparing Singapore's construction industry for the knowledge-based economy: practices, procedures and performance 
Abstract:
  Many post-industrial economies are deemed to have entered a stage where
 knowledge and innovation are the main determinants of corporate
 competitiveness and national growth and development. This 'knowledge-based
 economy' has implications for all business activities. Singapore has
 prepared inter-related concept plans to guide its socio-economic
 development in the new age. What challenges does the knowledge-based
 economy pose to the construction industry? How can Singapore develop its
 construction industry to meet these demands? This paper begins by
 discussing the features of the knowledge-based economy. It outlines
 Singapore's strategies for developing a knowledge-based economy, and
 measures being taken to prepare the construction industry for such an
 economy, focusing on improvement in practices, integration of the
 construction process and export of services. It is suggested that other
 aspects require attention, including corporate development, business
 networks and procurement arrangements, and that the industry should be
 more involved in the implementation of these initiatives. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 113-125 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Knowledge-based Economy, Construction 21, Construction Practices, Integration, Globalization, 
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Author-Name: Yu Hoe Tang 
Author-X-Name-First: Yu Hoe 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tang 
Author-Name: Stephen Ogunlana 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ogunlana 
Title: Modelling the dynamic performance of a construction organization 
Abstract:
  The Asian financial crisis has adversely affected many of the domestic
 construction organizations in Malaysia, bringing some organizations to the
 brink of insolvency. It demonstrates that a construction organization's
 performance is sensitive to the prevailing economic conditions. This paper
 seeks to model the dynamic performance of a publicly listed construction
 organization in Malaysia. First, a diagrammatic model consisting of two
 interconnected causal loop diagrams is developed to represent the
 organization's capacity and its financial balance sheet. The diagrams
 provide a clearer understanding of the interactions between the country's
 construction market and the organization's financial, technical and
 managerial capabilities. Next, the causal loop diagrams are converted into
 a mathematical model using specialized software. Simulation results from
 the model are validated against historical time series data. Graphical
 plots of the simulation model and results from sensitivity analysis
 indicate that the model is capable of replicating the general behaviour of
 the organization. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 127-136 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Construction Company, Performance Modelling, System Dynamics, Malaysia, 
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Author-Name: Rajat Roy 
Author-X-Name-First: Rajat 
Author-X-Name-Last: Roy 
Author-Name: Justine Brown 
Author-X-Name-First: Justine 
Author-X-Name-Last: Brown 
Author-Name: Chris Gaze 
Author-X-Name-First: Chris 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gaze 
Title: Re-engineering the construction process in the speculative house-building sector 
Abstract:
  The UK house-building industry has often been criticized for failing to
 meet the housing needs of the country. The traditional craft-based build
 process is labour intensive with a long lead-time and is difficult to
 control for product quality. It is also not suitable for configurable
 designs that would help to customize the home, and the industry has been
 criticized for excessive standardization of its products. Attempts at
 industrialization, usually employing frame or panel-based build methods
 seen in many countries, have failed due mainly to lack of clear
 objectives. A change in build technology is also only one step in
 addressing the concerns of poor quality and lack of product variety. The
 paper presents a programme of work that is being carried out with a major
 house builder towards re-engineering of the build process through a
 combination of new technology, product engineering and changes in working
 practices. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 137-146 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: House Building, Industrialized Housing, Process Re-engineering, Mass Customization, Supply Chain Management, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619032000049674 
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Author-Name: Anita Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Anita 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Title: The quest for quality in public housing projects: a behaviour-to-outcome paradigm 
Abstract:
  This paper investigates the pursuit of quality in public housing projects
 through the implementation of ISO 9000 in the last decade in Hong Kong. A
 behaviour-to-performance-to-outcome paradigm is adopted to examine the
 process of this quality pursuit. The research was carried out in three
 stages to examine (1) the 'outcome' of the building product as assessed by
 the occupants by means of post-occupancy evaluation, (2) the 'performance'
 of the building product by analysing the buildings' defects lists and
 housing managers' perceptions of residents' feedback, and (3) the
 'behaviour' of the contractors by investigating their awareness and
 adoption of total quality management. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 147-158 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Behaviour, Housing Quality, Iso 9000, Performance, Post-occupancy Evaluation, Project Outcome, 
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Author-Name: J. R. M. Ameen 
Author-X-Name-First: J. R. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ameen 
Author-Name: R. H. Neale 
Author-X-Name-First: R. H. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Neale 
Author-Name: M. Abrahamson 
Author-X-Name-First: M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Abrahamson 
Title: An application of regression analysis to quantify a claim for increased costs 
Abstract:
  This paper is a case study of the use of multiple linear regression
 analysis to quantify a claim for extra payment to a subcontractor for work
 on a substantial construction earth-moving project. The basis of the claim
 was that the client and main contractor required the work to be executed
 in ways other than that originally planned by the subcontractor, reducing
 efficiency and so increasing costs. The authors of this paper represented
 the earth-moving subcontractor in a legal arbitration, in which this
 application of multiple linear regression analysis was fundamental to
 quantifying the amount claimed in the case. The analysis determined the
 time required to perform earth-moving tasks, based on a set of explanatory
 variables, using data sets recorded on-site. The same equation was then
 applied to the plan of work used for the tender and was used to show that
 the comparative efficiency between tender and actual was as low as 25%.
 The claim was successful, and the calculations described in this paper
 were used to quantify a total additional payment of approximately
 &#xa3;;380 000. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 159-165 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Cost Estimation, Regression Analysis, Claim, Earth-moving Works, Efficiency, 
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Author-Name: John Rooke 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rooke 
Author-Name: David Seymour 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Seymour 
Author-Name: Richard Fellows 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fellows 
Title: The claims culture: a taxonomy of attitudes in the industry 
Abstract:
  This paper presents an analysis of a familiar aspect of construction
 industry culture that we have dubbed 'the claims culture'. This is a
 culture of contract administration that lays a strong emphasis on the
 planning and management of claims. The principal elements of the analysis
 are two sets of distinctions. The first comprises economic and
 occupational orders, referring to two kinds of control that are exercised
 over the construct ion process; predicated respectively on economic
 ownership and occupational competence. The second refers to contrasting
 attitudes towards relationships and problem solving within these orders:
 respectively 'distributive' and 'integrative'. The concepts of economic
 and occupational order entail further sub-categories. The various
 attitudes associated with these categories and sub-categories are
 described. They are assessed as to their consequences for change
 initiatives in the industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 167-174 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Culture, Claims Management, Procurement, Ethnography, Grounded Theory, 
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Author-Name: David Arditi 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Arditi 
Author-Name: Dong-Eun Lee 
Author-X-Name-First: Dong-Eun 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lee 
Title: Assessing the corporate service quality performance of design-build contractors using quality function deployment 
Abstract:
  The design-build (D/B) project delivery system has gained increased
 market share in the last few years. It is superior to traditional systems
 in some respects but some claim that it does not lend itself to effective
 quality assurance and control. D/B construction owners who are in the
 process of selecting a D/B firm for a project should therefore be well
 informed about the quality performance of potential D/B firms in their
 bidding list. Total quality consists of the corporate quality culture, the
 quality of the project service, and the quality of the constructed
 facility. This paper describes a tool that was developed to measure the
 corporate service quality of a D/B firm using quality function deployment
 (QFD). The service quality factors are ranked relative to construction
 owners' needs and expectations by means of a survey administered to
 construction owners. The components of quality management systems in place
 in D/B firms are ranked by D/B executives in a survey administered to
 senior D/B firms. The relationships between service quality factors and
 quality system requirements are established by a professional quality
 system assessor and all these attributes are integrated into one system
 called the Corporate Service a'House of Quality.' The tool developed can
 be used by construction owners to rank D/B firms relative to corporate
 service quality as well as by D/B firms to benchmark themselves against
 their competitors. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 175-185 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Service Quality, Quality Management, Design-build Contracts, Quality Function Deployment, 
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Author-Name: Stephen Fox 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fox 
Title: A matrix to indicate the utility of technologies 
Abstract:
  The development and performance of buildings and building components can
 be improved through better use of technology. However, identifying
 appropriate technologies can become more difficult as more options become
 available. Detailed descriptions of alternative technologies can be
 difficult to compare with each other. Yet, more superficial descriptions
 can be misleading and result in unnecessarily limited adoption of
 technologies. In other industries, simple diagrammatic tools such as
 matrices have proven to be an effective method of indicating the utility
 of technologies. These show the relevance of specific technologies to
 different types of products and product components. This paper proposes a
 matrix to indicate the relevance of technologies to different types of
 buildings and building components. First, the purpose of the technology
 matrix (TM) is defined. Then, the conceptual framework of the TM is
 explained. Next, factors to be considered when assessing the utility of
 technologies are described. Having introduced the TM, some illustrative
 examples are provided. These show that there are few technologies that can
 improve the development and performance of all buildings and building
 components. In many cases, there are barriers to feasibility, viability
 and/or practicability that need to be represented. In conclusion,
 guidelines for successful introduction of the TM are discussed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 187-196 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Feasibility, Matrix, Practic ability, Technology, Viability, 
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Author-Name: Martin Ekstrom 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ekstrom 
Author-Name: Hans Bjornsson 
Author-X-Name-First: Hans 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bjornsson 
Author-Name: Clifford Nass 
Author-X-Name-First: Clifford 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nass 
Title: Accounting for rater credibility when evaluating AEC subcontractors 
Abstract:
  In consumer electronic markets, rating mechanisms are important
 facilitators of trust between market participants. This paper investigates
 whether source credibility theory can support the evaluation of bidders in
 architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) electronic market places. In
 contrast to consumer electronic marketplaces, the raters in AEC
 communities are skilled and connected, necessitating a reputation
 mechanism to account for the relationship between the user and the rater.
 To solve this problem, TrustBuilder, a prototype rating tool, facilitates
 information sharing between peer industry practitioners by calculating a
 weighted rating based on source credibility theory. An experiment shows
 that AEC industry practitioners who evaluate bidding subcontractors
 trusted the information provided by TrustBuilder significantly more than
 information from a standard unweighted rating tool. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 197-208 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Reputation Mechanism, Electronic Commerce, Source Credibility, Bidding, Trust, Construction, 
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Author-Name: Andrew Dainty 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty 
Author-Name: Mei-I Cheng 
Author-X-Name-First: Mei-I 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheng 
Author-Name: David Moore 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Moore 
Title: Redefining performance measures for construction project managers: an empirical evaluation 
Abstract:
  Traditional success criteria for construction projects centre on the
 achievement of cost, programme and quality targets. In this paper, it is
 argued that these simple measures are too crude to be used for gauging
 managers' performance in the context of today's construction project
 environment, as many variables outside of the manager's control can impact
 on outturn performance and the demands on project managers are far broader
 than in the past. It is argued that the industry needs to define more
 appropriate performance criteria for measuring project managers'
 performance and encouraging their professional development. These must
 redefine traditional success parameters to consider the knowledge, skills
 and behavioural inputs which contribute to superior performance. These can
 then be used to engender a more appropriate set of management behaviours
 that lead to improved project outcomes. This study has developed such a
 framework by examining the views of members of project teams and other
 organizational stakeholders through a series of focus groups. Factor
 analysis was used to refine a range of nine performance criteria against
 which managers' performance can be evaluated. These have the potential to
 be used as a basis for developing more appropriate reward management
 approaches and as a starting point for developing competency-based
 performance management tools in the future. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 209-218 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Contractors' Construction Project Managers, Performance Criteria, Performance Management, Competence Analysis, Factor Analysis, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619032000049737 
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Author-Name: Igal Shohet 
Author-X-Name-First: Igal 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shohet 
Author-Name: Sarel Lavy-Leibovich 
Author-X-Name-First: Sarel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lavy-Leibovich 
Author-Name: Dany Bar-On 
Author-X-Name-First: Dany 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bar-On 
Title: Integrated maintenance monitoring of hospital buildings 
Abstract:
  The performance of hospital buildings depends to a large degree on the
 efficiency of maintenance execution. The research objectives were to
 examine the efficiency of maintenance under alternative maintenance
 policies and alternative sources of labour (outsourcing vs. in-house). The
 research focused on maintenance of hospital buildings as a model for
 multi-system buildings operating in dynamic environments. The research
 used a systematic field survey followed by an in-depth statistical
 analysis. Four key performance indicators (KPIs) were developed. The
 first, the building performance indicator (BPI), indicates the
 physical-functional condition of buildings. The second, the manpower
 sources diagram (MSD), reflects the efficiency of using in-house labour
 vs. the outsourcing of labour. The third, the maintenance efficiency
 indicator (MEI), is based on the annual costs of maintenance, the building
 age coefficient and the building occupancy coefficient. This indicator
 reflects the efficiency of usage of the resources (labour, outsourcing,
 materials and spare parts) in maintenance. The fourth indicator deals with
 the organizational structure of the maintenance division. The proposed
 KPIs integrate four aspects of hospital facilities management: performance
 management, composition of labour, efficiency of main-tenance operations
 and organizational effectiveness. Efficient execution of maintenance
 management of hospital buildings may be obtained by the simultaneous
 implementation of the aforementioned KPIs. The proposed indicators may be
 adapted to other types of facilities, such as office buildings, industrial
 plants and infrastructure. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 219-228 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Facilities Management, Key Performance Indicators, Life Cycle Costs, Maintenance Management, Outsourcing, Performance, 
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Author-X-Name-First: Dany 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bar-On 
Title: Book Reviews 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 229-230 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619032000049728 
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Author-Name: Dany Bar-On 
Author-X-Name-First: Dany 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bar-On 
Title: Forthcoming events 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 231-232 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
X-DOI: 10.1080/713763922 
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Author-X-Name-First: Dany 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bar-On 
Title: Authors' Charter 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 233-233 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619032000079581 
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Author-Name: Dany Bar-On 
Author-X-Name-First: Dany 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bar-On 
Title: Editorial 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 235-236 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619032000093756 
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Author-Name: J. Nicholas 
Author-X-Name-First: J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nicholas 
Author-Name: D. J. Edwards 
Author-X-Name-First: D. J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Edwards 
Title: A model to evaluate materials suppliers' and contractors' business interactions 
Abstract:
  A symbiotic business relationship exists between materials suppliers and
 construction contractors. Specifically, contractors must continually
 purchase materials on credit to complete projects, whilst suppliers exist
 on the profits made from selling such. In the absence of this indirect
 source of liquidity, many construction projects would not be completed.
 Despite the supplier incurring substantial financial risk when furnishing
 credit to contractors, there are currently no definitive or accurate means
 with which to measure and predict this risk. This paper presents the
 findings of a survey conducted throughout the UK that aimed to model the
 utility value that material suppliers experience when they interact with
 contractors. It is proposed that the (novel and new) methodological
 approach used will enable materials suppliers to enhance their
 decision-making process and subsequently boost business performance (and
 most notably, profit). Such improvements could ultimately be passed
 directly to good debtors in terms of lower materials costs, better
 delivery specifications, and improved creditor staff motivation.
 Subsequently, this could translate as more economical construction
 projects for clients. The paper concludes with direction for future works
 that would develop a more user-friendly software package and subsequently
 implement the research findings throughout the construction industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 237-245 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Materials Suppliers, Credit And Debt, Creditworthiness, Construction Contractors, Financial Management, Utility, Business Relationships, 
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Author-Name: Yu Hoe Tang 
Author-X-Name-First: Yu Hoe 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tang 
Author-Name: Stephen Ogunlana 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ogunlana 
Title: Selecting superior performance improvement policies 
Abstract:
  The changing trends in the Asian construction sector are creating both
 new opportunities for and threats to the domestic construction
 organizations. To improve the competitiveness of these organizations,
 senior managers are tasked with the responsibility of selecting and
 implementing improvement policies to enhance organizational performance.
 This study utilizes the system dynamics methodology to provide a careful
 and holistic evaluation of the policies. A model is built to represent an
 average performing construction organization listed on the Kuala Lumpur
 Stock Exchange. Long-term simulation of the validated model produces the
 forecasted organization performance. Three improvement policies
 recommended by CIDB (2000) that have different cost and benefit impact
 profiles are selected for evaluation. Taking into consideration the impact
 of the economy on the construction industry, simulated results of the
 policies and combination of the policies indicate that the implementation
 of short-term improvement policies produces superior improvement in
 organization performance when compared with other policies. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 247-256 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Construction Company, Performance Evaluation, System Dynamics, Malaysia, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619032000093765 
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Author-Name: C. M. Tam 
Author-X-Name-First: C. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tam 
Author-Name: Thomas Tong 
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tong 
Title: GA-ANN model for optimizing the locations of tower crane and supply points for high-rise public housing construction 
Abstract:
  Site layout planning is a complicated issue due to the existence of a
 vast number of trades and inter-related planning constraints. In this
 paper, artificial neural networks are used to model the non-linear
 operations of a key site facility: a tower crane &#x2014; for high-rise
 public housing construction. Then genetic algorithms are used to determine
 the locations of the tower crane, supply points and demand points by
 optimizing the transportation time and costs. The scope of this study
 confines to a defined area of construction: the structural concrete-frame
 construction stage of public housing projects. The developed genetic
 algorithm model for site facility layout and the artificial neural network
 model for predicting tower-crane operations are evaluated using a
 practical example. The optimization results of the example are very
 promising and it demonstrates the application value of the models. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 257-266 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Site Layout, Genetic Algorithms, Tower Crane, Public Housing Construction, 
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Author-Name: Jakrapong Pongpeng 
Author-X-Name-First: Jakrapong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pongpeng 
Author-Name: John Liston 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liston 
Title: Contractor ability criteria: a view from the Thai construction industry 
Abstract:
  Realizing that there is a lack of commonality in selecting criteria to
 evaluate contractor ability, the study aim was to develop a common set of
 contractor ability criteria for both government and private sectors. This
 included a standardized set of physical characteristics (hierarchical
 organizational units) of contractors. The Thai construction industry was
 surveyed as to the degrees of importance placed on a range of criteria and
 measures. Similarities and differences between the government and private
 sectors in selecting contractor ability criteria have been analysed by
 comparing the importance index and ranking order and comparing mean
 importance placed on criteria and measures. Relationships between all
 criteria and measures have also been explored by using correlation
 coefficients. Factor analysis has been applied to group all highly
 correlated measures together so as to develop a common set of contractor
 ability criteria. The result of analysing similarities and differences
 indicated only slight differences in the mean importance of criteria and
 measures between the government and private sectors. Thus, a common set of
 contractor ability criteria has been developed by applying factor
 analysis, namely, 'engineering/construction', 'procurement/contract',
 'project managers', 'human resources', 'quality management systems',
 'health and safety', 'plant/equipment', 'financial strength' and 'public
 relations'. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 267-282 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Contractor Ability Criteria, Contractor Ability, Thai Construction Industry, Prequalification, Factor Analysis, 
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Author-Name: Mohamed El-Haram 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohamed 
Author-X-Name-Last: El-Haram 
Author-Name: R. Malcolm 
Author-X-Name-First: R. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Malcolm 
Author-Name: W. Horner 
Author-X-Name-First: W. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Horner 
Title: Application of the principles of ILS to the development of cost effective maintenance strategies for existing building stock 
Abstract:
  Total spending on building maintenance in the UK has increased by 66% in
 the last 10 years (BMI, 1996). Total expenditure on maintenance in 1997
 was &#xa3;39.8 billion (BMI, 1998). Any significant reduction in building
 maintenance costs will therefore have a real impact on the national
 economy. This paper reports the results of a research project supported by
 the EPSRC at the University of Dundee, which sought to quantify the
 benefits of applying integrated logistics support (ILS) to the development
 of cost-effective maintenance strategies for existing building stock. ILS
 is a managerial and technical approach that ensures that the client/user
 will receive a building that will meet performance requirements
 (durability, reliability, maintainability, performance, etc.) at the
 lowest whole life cost. The principles of ILS are described and a
 systematic framework for selecting the most appropriate and cost-effective
 maintenance task for each individual element in a building is developed.
 The decision logic processes for identifying each failure consequence and
 for selecting the most applicable and cost-effective maintenance task are
 derived. The maintenance cost savings arising from the application of two
 ILS techniques - failure modes and effects analysis, and reliability
 centred maintenance - to a sample of 18 properties were calculated to be
 18.5%. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 283-296 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Integrated Logistics Support, Maintenance Strategy, Failure Consequences, Whole Life Costs, 
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Author-Name: Takayuki Minato 
Author-X-Name-First: Takayuki 
Author-X-Name-Last: Minato 
Title: Representing causal mechanism of defective designs: a system approach considering human errors 
Abstract:
  Reducing design defects by proactive actions requires comprehensive
 understanding of how and why they happen. To achieve this, it is necessary
 to know the causal relationships of inherent factors, by which design
 defects arise. This paper represents a causal mechanism of defective
 design occurrence by considering interactions of underlying factors in
 designing process. The mechanism draws on the system approach to human
 errors to describe defects in design caused by designers' active
 failuresand failures of design reviews as defences to catch defects. It
 portrays the causal process of the failures with workplace factors and
 organizational factors as influencing factors. Workplace factors arise
 from designers' working conditions and include internal and external
 factors to the actors. Organizational factors comprise elements due to
 client and designer company's conditions. Then, two failure pathways are
 discussed to show how the factors lead to design defects. Two case studies
 are presented in this paper to clarify and explain the mechanism. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 297-305 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Active Failures, Defective Design, Defences Failures, Human Error, Latent Factors, Mechanism, System Approach, 
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Author-Name: Mohammed Fadhil Dulaimi 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohammed Fadhil 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dulaimi 
Author-Name: Florence Ling 
Author-X-Name-First: Florence 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ling 
Author-Name: Arun Bajracharya 
Author-X-Name-First: Arun 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bajracharya 
Title: Organizational motivation and inter-organizational interaction in construction innovation in Singapore 
Abstract:
  This paper examines the individual firm's motivation to adopt innovation
 in a construction project, and the inter-organizational interactions of
 relevant parties involved in innovation. Based on the theory of
 organizational motivation and inter-organizational relationships, seven
 hypotheses are set out. These hypotheses are tested using a structured
 questionnaire, and data were collected via a postal survey. From the
 results, it is concluded that an innovative proposal may be successfully
 implemented in the project if effort is put into carrying the innovation
 through, and there are high expected goals, favourable,results and high
 commitment. Firms need to be motivated to adopt the innovation, be
 optimistic about the results and exert additional effort. Incentives for
 the supporting parties need to be substantial to persuade them to
 participate in the innovation. In addition, the innovation should be
 designed such that it could draw all upstream and downstream parties
 together, and all their interests are looked after in the project. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 307-318 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Construction Innovation, Organizational Motivation, Inter-organizational Interaction, Origin Organization, Support Organization, 
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Author-Name: Roberto Pietroforte 
Author-X-Name-First: Roberto 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pietroforte 
Author-Name: Tullio Gregori 
Author-X-Name-First: Tullio 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gregori 
Title: An input-output analysis of the construction sector in highly developed economies 
Abstract:
  Using OECD input/output tables at current and constant prices, this paper
 analyses the performance of the construction sector of eight highly
 industrialized countries - Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany,
 The Netherlands, Japan and the USA - in the 1970s and 1980s. First, the
 main characteristics of the data set with country and time coverage are
 briefly introduced. Then, a set of simple indicators is used for
 comparative purposes, namely to assess the construction sector's
 diminishing role in terms of share in gross output, value added and GNP.
 Analysis focuses also on technologies, with emphasis on the relative role
 of manufacturing and services inputs. Lastly, standard measures of
 linkages are used to determine the main sources of induced output that are
 created by the push and pull effects of the construction sector on the
 rest of the economy. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 319-327 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Construction Technologies, Input/Output Analysis, Constant Prices, Linkages, 
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Author-Name: Tullio Gregori 
Author-X-Name-First: Tullio 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gregori 
Title: Book Review 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 329-329 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619032000085052 
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Author-Name: Tullio Gregori 
Author-X-Name-First: Tullio 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gregori 
Title: Forthcoming events 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 331-332 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
X-DOI: 10.1080/713763936 
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Author-X-Name-First: Tullio 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gregori 
Title: Authors' Charter 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 333-333 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619032000093783 
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Author-Name: Low Sui Pheng 
Author-X-Name-First: Low Sui 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pheng 
Title: Editorial 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 335-336 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619032000111223 
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Author-Name: Rob Shields 
Author-X-Name-First: Rob 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shields 
Author-Name: Kevin West 
Author-X-Name-First: Kevin 
Author-X-Name-Last: West 
Title: Innovation in clean-room construction: a case study of co-operation between firms 
Abstract:
  This study examines partnering between a large client, multinational
 contractors and specialist suppliers, and local subcontractors involved in
 a project to construct clean room facilities. An ethnographic approach is
 used, which demonstrates the changing attitudes, values and the new
 working arrangements that emerged. The social bond of a 'construction
 challenge' was the basis of trust and sharing risk in a 'quasi-fixed
 network'. In place of formal contracts, ongoing bargaining and continuous
 negotiation took place. However, the client was seen to dominate the
 construction process. Shared workspaces or 'liminal zones', betwixt and
 between firms, were created to allow collaboration. These are argued to be
 a practical organizational approach to sharing information and
 co-ordinating inter-firm activities. Among trades, agreements were struck
 to exchange training and apprenticeships for allowing foreign specialists
 and equipment to be imported by the high-purity gas supplier. Liminal
 zones appear to function as on-the-job classrooms for rapidly training
 workers in unfamiliar construction techniques and systems. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 337-344 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Clean Rooms, Inter-organizational Innovation, Quasi-fixed Network, Risk, Partnering, Labour Relations, Canada, 
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Author-Name: Andrew Horsley 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Horsley 
Author-Name: Chris France 
Author-X-Name-First: Chris 
Author-X-Name-Last: France 
Author-Name: Barry Quatermass 
Author-X-Name-First: Barry 
Author-X-Name-Last: Quatermass 
Title: Delivering energy efficient buildings: a design procedure to demonstrate environmental and economic benefits 
Abstract:
  One of the most significant environmental impacts of buildings occurs
 through the consumption of energy during their operational lives. It is a
 well-known fact that buildings in the UK are only a fraction as efficient
 as current approaches and available technologies permit. The effective
 management of the design process is pivotal in the delivery of buildings
 with improved energy efficiency but, despite this, the monitoring of
 energy performance is not currently a typical part of the construction
 design process. This paper describes the development of a design
 management procedure in which energy performance is monitored from the
 earliest phases of building inception. The decision support tool gives
 guidance to design teams at a stage in the design process where there is
 currently a lack of information on project-specific energy performance
 issues, and their environmental and economic implications. Life cycle cost
 performance is captured through elemental life cycle costing, in which the
 implementation of systems to improve efficiency are considered as a
 function of additional and avoided life cycle costs. This procedure has
 been developed through public-sector private finance initiative (PFI)
 projects, which allow a longer-term view of both capital and operating
 costs, since the contractors are an integral part of the long-term
 management consortium. The much greater level of opportunity presented in
 these contracts and the potential to influence the wider marketplace could
 offer a breakthrough for the wider acceptance of environmentally sensitive
 building design. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 345-356 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Energy Efficiency, Life Cycle Costing, Building Design, Private Finance Initiative, Sustainable Construction, 
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Author-Name: Alex Eyiah 
Author-X-Name-First: Alex 
Author-X-Name-Last: Eyiah 
Author-Name: Paul Cook 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cook 
Title: Financing small and medium-scale contractors in developing countries: a Ghana case study 
Abstract:
  Little success has been achieved in financing assistant programmes for
 contractors in developing countries. This paper focuses on the experience
 of the Bank for Housing and Construction (BHC) of Ghana. Factors
 accountable for underachievement of its programme include: contractor's
 lack of managerial and technical capability; inability to obtain
 contracts; persistent delayed payments by major clients; and the
 deliberate refusal to repay loans. Suggestions offered for improving the
 effectiveness of programmes, on the academic and practical front, relate
 well with developments in small and medium-size enterprise (SME) finance.
 A survey in Ghana found that there was a strong desire to establish a
 contractors' bank. There would be the need for the contractors association
 to reform before it could play a meaningful role in the proposed bank. The
 importance of effective governance in achieving success cannot be
 overemphasized, likewise the role of government and donors in encouraging
 the setting up of a conducive regulatory framework. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 357-367 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Developing Countries, Ghana, Contractors, Sme, Finance, 
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Author-Name: Enrique Claver 
Author-X-Name-First: Enrique 
Author-X-Name-Last: Claver 
Author-Name: Jose Molina 
Author-X-Name-First: Jose 
Author-X-Name-Last: Molina 
Author-Name: Juan Tari 
Author-X-Name-First: Juan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tari 
Title: Strategic groups and firm performance: the case of Spanish house-building firms 
Abstract:
  A central theme in strategic management is the theoretical relationship
 between strategic groups and firm performance. However, the empirical
 evidence is conflicting. The aim of this research is to study this linkage
 by examining business strategies in the Spanish construction industry.
 This paper defines several groups based on Porter's generic strategies of
 88 house-building firms, and studies performance differences between
 groups. The empirical findings demonstrate that significant differences in
 performance do not exist among groups. Implications of this research for
 Porter's generic strategies in construction are then discussed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 369-377 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Construction Industry, Strategic Groups, Firm Performance, Competitive Strategy, 
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Author-Name: George Ofori 
Author-X-Name-First: George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ofori 
Title: Frameworks for analysing international construction 
Abstract:
  The international construction market is subject to many dynamic
 influences that can lead to changes in the volume, mix and distribution of
 demand and sources of competitiveness. The international construction firm
 faces several problems: physical, technological, financial, legal,
 socio-cultural and political. It is important that factors that contribute
 to the success of firms in this market are clearly understood. This paper
 considers relevant aspects of international construction. The
 international performance of construction firms in middle- and low-income
 countries is compared. The applicability of various analytical frameworks
 to international construction is then examined. Finally, the implications
 for future research are considered. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 379-391 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Overseas Construction, Competitiveness, Conceptual Frameworks, Research Agenda, 
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Author-Name: A. V. Thomas 
Author-X-Name-First: A. V. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Thomas 
Author-Name: Satyanarayana Kalidindi 
Author-X-Name-First: Satyanarayana 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kalidindi 
Author-Name: K. Ananthanarayanan 
Author-X-Name-First: K. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ananthanarayanan 
Title: Risk perception analysis of BOT road project participants in India 
Abstract:
  Despite massive investment opportunities and the establishment of a
 framework for private sector participation in highway infrastructure
 development programmes in India, private investment (including foreign
 direct investment) in this sector is not up to the expected level. A high
 degree of risk exposure, disagreement on many risk issues among major
 stakeholders, and the absence of adequate government guarantees have been
 identified as some of the major reasons for this lukewarm response. This
 paper discusses the outcome of a risk perception analysis carried out to
 evaluate the risk criticality, risk management capability, risk
 allocation/sharing preference, and factors influencing risk acceptance of
 major stakeholders. A survey was conducted among senior project
 participants such as government officials, promoters, lenders and
 consultants of Indian BOT road projects. Eight types of risks have been
 identified as very critical in the Indian road sector under BOT set up
 with traffic revenue risk being the most critical. Though there is fair
 agreement among survey respondents with respect to the risk management
 capabilities of stakeholders, their preferences of allocations are
 divergent. The significant factors influencing the risk acceptance of each
 stakeholder are identified through regression analysis. The study reveals
 that the factors and their relative influence on the risk acceptance of
 stakeholders are considerably different. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 393-407 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Highway Infrastructure, Bot Projects, Risk Perception, Risk Criticality, Risk Allocation, Risk Acceptance, Regression, Traffic Revenue Risk, India, 
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Author-Name: Sudong Ye 
Author-X-Name-First: Sudong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ye 
Author-Name: Robert Tiong 
Author-X-Name-First: Robert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tiong 
Title: Tariff adjustment frameworks for privately financed infrastructure projects 
Abstract:
  Since privately financed infrastructure (PFI) projects are usually
 natural monopolies, their tariffs should be regulated to ensure socially
 desirable outcomes. In reality, the regulation is usually realized through
 tariff adjustment mechanisms. There are four basic tariff adjustment
 frameworks for PFI projects - adjustment based on sale price, revenue,
 operating income and profit after tax. They have different risk exposures
 and incentives. The adjustment based on the sale price provides the
 project company with the highest potential to increase profit but exposes
 it to the highest risk, while the adjustment based on the guaranteed ROR
 exposes the project company to the lowest risk but provides the least
 potential for increasing profit. Adjustments based on the revenue or the
 operating income are somewhere in between. In practice, a hybrid of two or
 more adjustment frameworks may be adopted to adapt to specific project
 environments. A well-designed tariff adjustment framework can create a
 'win-win' solution for both the public and private sectors. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 409-419 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Regulation, Tariff Adjustment Framework, Privately Financed Infrastructure, Bot, Risk Management, 
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Author-Name: Michael Pitt 
Author-X-Name-First: Michael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pitt 
Author-Name: Andrew Smith 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smith 
Title: An assessment of waste management efficiency at BAA airports 
Abstract:
  The issue of waste management within airports is becoming increasingly
 important with enormous increases in passenger numbers and is a key
 responsibility of the facilities manager. Airports are notoriously poor
 environmental performers and this growth in the industry is leading to
 increasing levels of waste production. The purpose of this paper is to
 assess the efficiency of waste management operations at BAA airports, with
 reference to best practices within airports in continental Europe. The
 paper presents the findings of a survey of waste management methods in a
 sample of UK airports. The analysis of numerical data is based on those
 airports in the BAA group. Many of these are among the busiest airports in
 Britain, and Heathrow and Gatwick are two of the world's busiest. Data
 constraints prevented a more detailed analysis of other airports outside
 BAA. The paper highlights some difficulties in measuring BAA's waste
 management efficiency based on the waste hierarchy and concludes that some
 European airports have achieved greater efficiency in waste management.
 The situation is now changing though and BAA is taking environmental
 management seriously. However, a more co-ordinated approach to
 environmental strategy is needed across the industry and this is best
 produced at government level. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 421-431 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Airports, Facilities Management, Environment, Recycling, Waste, 
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Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smith 
Title: Book Reviews 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 433-437 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619032000072119 
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Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smith 
Title: Forthcoming Events 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 439-440 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619032000111278 
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Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smith 
Title: Authors' Charter 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 441-441 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619032000111269 
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Author-Name: A. Warszawski 
Author-X-Name-First: A. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Warszawski 
Title: Parametric analysis of the financing cost in a building project 
Abstract:
  A parametric model is presented for the evaluation of financing cost in a
 construction project. The cost can be assessed at a very early stage of
 the project's design. The main parameters that are examined are the
 duration of the project, its pattern of cost and sales distribution, the
 cost of owner's equity capital and of external debt. Three financing
 options are examined and their effect on the financing cost is evaluated.
 The influence on the cost of financing of the main decision variables,
 such as the construction duration or the profit margin, is also examined. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 447-459 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Financing, construction, construction project, loan, credit line, construction loan, 
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Author-Name: Akintola Akintoye 
Author-X-Name-First: Akintola 
Author-X-Name-Last: Akintoye 
Author-Name: Cliff Hardcastle 
Author-X-Name-First: Cliff 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hardcastle 
Author-Name: Matthias Beck 
Author-X-Name-First: Matthias 
Author-X-Name-Last: Beck 
Author-Name: Ezekiel Chinyio 
Author-X-Name-First: Ezekiel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chinyio 
Author-Name: Darinka Asenova 
Author-X-Name-First: Darinka 
Author-X-Name-Last: Asenova 
Title: Achieving best value in private finance initiative project procurement 
Abstract:
  The wherewithal of achieving best value in private finance initiative
 (PFI) projects and the associated problems therein are documented. In the
 UK, PFI has offered a solution to the problem of securing necessary
 investment at a time of severe public expenditure restraint. In PFI
 schemes, the public sector clients must secure value for money, while the
 private sector service providers must genuinely assume responsibility for
 project risks. A broad-based investigation into PFI risk management
 informs the discussion in this paper. It is based on 68 interviews with
 PFI participants and a case study of eight PFI projects. The research
 participants comprised of contractors, financial institutions, public
 sector clients, consultants and facilities management organizations. The
 qualitative software Atlas.ti was used to analyse the textual data
 generated. The analysis showed that the achievement of best value
 requirements through PFI should hinge on: detailed risk analysis and
 appropriate risk allocation, drive for faster project completion,
 curtailment in project cost escalation, encouragement of innovation in
 project development, and maintenance cost being adequately accounted for.
 Factors that continue to challenge the achievement of best value are: high
 cost of the PFI procurement process, lengthy and complex negotiations,
 difficulty in specifying the quality of service, pricing of facility
 management services, potential conflicts of interests among those involved
 in the procurement, and the public sector clients' inability to manage
 consultants. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 461-470 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Best value, risk management, procurement, facilities management, qualitative research, financial institution, risk allocation, value for money, 
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Author-Name: Sudong Ye 
Author-X-Name-First: Sudong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ye 
Author-Name: Robert Tiong 
Author-X-Name-First: Robert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tiong 
Title: The effect of concession period design on completion risk management of BOT projects 
Abstract:
  The design of concession period for build-operate-transfer (BOT) projects
 is crucial to financial viability and completion risk management. A
 systematic analysis shows that concession period design involves the
 design of concession period structure, the determination of the concession
 period length and incentive schemes. The concession period may have a
 single-period structure or a two-period structure, its length may be fixed
 or variable, and it may be combined with incentive schemes. Different
 designs reflect different risk control strategies for completion time
 overruns. The single-period concession structure requires the project
 company to assume completion risk, while the two-period concession
 structure could, to some extent, reduce the completion risk exposure to
 the project company, depending on the incentive schemes. Through Monte
 Carlo simulation, this paper evaluates the mean net present value (NPV),
 variance and NPV-at-risk of different concession period structures so that
 both the government and the concessionaires can understand their risk
 exposure and rewards. The paper then analyses the influence of project
 characteristics on concession period design to evaluate the feasibility of
 the design. It is concluded that a well-designed concession period
 structure can create a 'win-win' solution for both project promoter and
 the host government. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 471-482 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Concession period structure, incentive scheme, privately financed infrastructure, BOT, completion risk management, simulation, 
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Author-Name: Farzad Khosrowshahi 
Author-X-Name-First: Farzad 
Author-X-Name-Last: Khosrowshahi 
Author-Name: Amir Alani 
Author-X-Name-First: Amir 
Author-X-Name-Last: Alani 
Title: A model for smoothing time-series data in construction 
Abstract:
  The understanding of the behaviour of time-series data has been a matter
 of concern to researchers and practitioners in a variety of fields ranging
 from social science and economics to engineering. Also, the behaviour of
 many phenomena within fields relating and peripheral to construction is
 described as a time series. Typically, the time-series analysis is carried
 out in order to forecast the future values of the series. These
 techniques, however, are also used to abstract the generalities within the
 series, hence facilitating the replication of the entire profile,
 reflecting only the main characteristics of the profile. There is a
 variety of techniques that can be applied to a set of time-related data.
 The choice of the technique is, therefore, dependent on the nature of the
 problem and the characteristics of the data. The diversity of available
 techniques is, on the one hand an advantage for all analysts. However,
 this diversity is also an indication that there is no universal technique
 that is applicable to a diversity of time-series data. This work
 fundamentally addresses the issue of smoothing and curve-fitting
 techniques rather than predicting and forecasting. A technique is offered
 which is tested against a set of criteria that are designed to focus on
 the accuracy of imitation and the practicality of operation: the ability
 to deal with a large number of time-series sets of data in a consistent,
 replicable and automated way. The viability of the technique is
 demonstrated by its application to expenditure profiles of a large number
 of construction projects. The size of the sample and the diversity in the
 profiles of the expenditure patterns provided an appropriate testing
 ground for the universality of the model. The results indicated that the
 model can effectively transform a jagged time series into a smooth
 pattern, while complying with a set of criteria many of which are common
 to several other research works relating to time-series data analysis. The
 proposed technique sequences a number of basic smoothing methods and the
 process involves the treatment and incorporation of the residual values. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 483-494 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Smoothing, forecasting, time series, project expenditure pattern, 
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Author-X-Name-First: M. F. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Author-Name: V. M. Rao Tummala 
Author-X-Name-First: V. M. Rao 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tummala 
Author-Name: Richard Yam 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yam 
Title: A risk-based maintenance management model for toll road/tunnel operations 
Abstract:
  Preventive maintenance (PM) has long been recognized as a method to
 increase equipment reliability and availability. However, for equipment in
 complex plant installations like toll road/tunnel systems, to carry out PM
 on all components may not be feasible, or, may end up with excessive
 maintenance costs. This paper describes how a risk-based maintenance
 management model was formulated to systematically prioritize PM
 activities. The model was based on the five core elements of the risk
 management process (RMP): identification, measurement, assessment,
 valuation, and control and monitoring. This model was applied to a toll
 road/tunnel company in Hong Kong to enhance the PM operations of its
 lighting system. The improvements recommended in this case study show that
 the application of RMP in preventive maintenance could effectively
 identify and assess potential risks for equipment and facilities. The RMP
 results provide quantified information for decision-makers to select the
 best course of actions for implementing a more cost-effective risk-based
 PM system. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 495-510 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Risk management process, preventive maintenance, toll road/tunnel, operations, 
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Author-Name: Hans Voordijk 
Author-X-Name-First: Hans 
Author-X-Name-Last: Voordijk 
Author-Name: Arjen Van Leuven 
Author-X-Name-First: Arjen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Van Leuven 
Author-Name: Albertus Laan 
Author-X-Name-First: Albertus 
Author-X-Name-Last: Laan 
Title: Enterprise Resource Planning in a large construction firm: implementation analysis 
Abstract:
  In most large Dutch construction firms, Enterprise Resource Planning
 (ERP) systems have replaced non-integrated information systems with
 integrated and maintainable software. The implementation of ERP systems in
 such firms is a difficult task. So far, ERP implementations have yielded
 more failures than successes. This study tries to understand the factors
 that lead to the success or failure of ERP in large construction firms by
 focusing on the fits between the following pairs of elements in ERP
 implementations: business and IT strategy, maturity of the IT
 infrastructure and the strategic role of IT, and the implementation method
 and organizational change. The premise of this study is that for an ERP
 implementation to be successful these elements must somehow fit together.
 Empirical research was conducted through a case study of three ERP
 implementations in different business units of a Dutch-based construction
 firm. Implementing different systems within one company is typical of the
 way large construction firms in the Netherlands have dealt with ERP. The
 study shows that the success of ERP implementations depends on consistent
 patterns between: IT strategy and business strategy, IT maturity and the
 strategic role of IT, and the implementation method and organizational
 change. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 511-521 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Enterprise Resource Planning, construction, information technology, 
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Author-Name: Albert Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Albert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Author-Name: Daniel Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Daniel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Author-Name: Kathy Ho 
Author-X-Name-First: Kathy 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ho 
Title: An empirical study of the benefits of construction partnering in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  Many construction companies have adopted partnering in their construction
 projects over the past 10-15 years due to favourable project outcomes
 achieved. Its use in construction projects has been increasing rapidly as
 its benefits become more apparent and pervasive. This paper reviews the
 partnering literature within the construction field and tries to portray
 the comprehensive picture of benefits for the partnering practice. Through
 partnering and the active involvement of all key project parties, the
 project is more likely to be completed within budget, on time, and with
 the least number of conflicts, claims and work defects. Also, this paper
 reports upon the findings of a questionnaire survey of partnering benefits
 in Hong Kong. Seventy-eight project participants completed a questionnaire
 to indicate the relative importance of partnering benefits. The perceived
 benefits were measured and ranked from the perspectives of the client,
 contractor and consultant for cross-comparison. The results revealed that
 'Improved relationship amongst project participants', 'Improved
 communication amongst project participants' and 'More responsive to the
 short-term emergency, changing project or business needs' were the most
 significant benefits derived from the use of partnering. More partnering
 arrangements should be actively introduced into the construction
 procurement process so that every party can enjoy the full benefits of
 partnering. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 523-533 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Partnering, benefits, construction projects, Hong Kong, 
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Author-Name: Mohammad Ammar 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohammad 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ammar 
Title: Float analysis of non-serial repetitive activities 
Abstract:
  Floats and critical path(s) are important issues in construction
 management practice. In critical path method, activities not on the
 critical path(s) must have float. Float measures the amount of time an
 activity can be delayed before it becomes critical. Consecutive repetitive
 activities have production rates, which may vary considerably from one
 activity to another. This creates a different situation (from traditional
 non-repetitive activities) such that repetitive activities may have rate
 float, in addition to time float. In this paper, a proposed model for
 determining different types of floats for non-serial repetitive activities
 is developed. The traditional concept of time float is extended to
 repetitive activities. Rate float, which is an inherent property of
 repetitive activities, is also determined. Float analysis is performed in
 a very similar way to Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis, without the
 need for graphical aids. The analysis is based on a repetitive scheduling
 method, which utilizes a traditional CPM network of a typical unit, in
 which overlapping activities are used to model repetitive activities. A
 constant activity production rate is assumed and resource continuity is
 maintained. The method for determining time floats (total and free) and
 the rate float of non-critical activities and of non-controlling segments
 of controlling activities is described in detail. The proposed model was
 automated by a macro-program, which has been coded on a commercial
 scheduling software to facilitate float determination. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 535-542 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Construction management, scheduling, CPM, non-serial repetitive activities, controlling path, time and rate floats, 
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Author-Name: David Gann 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gann 
Title: Guest editorial: innovation in the built environment 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 553-555 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619032000134084 
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Author-Name: Ritsuko Ozaki 
Author-X-Name-First: Ritsuko 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ozaki 
Title: Customer-focused approaches to innovation in housebuilding 
Abstract:
  Customer focus has become a catch phrase not only in the service industry
 but also in the housebuilding industry. Furthermore, UK speculative
 housebuilders have increasingly been searching for ways to be more
 customer focused. This study, through an analysis of the concept of
 customer satisfaction in the service industry, identifies three key
 aspects in customer focus that may be applied to the housebuilding
 industry: good service, customized house design on top of quality
 products, and good information flows between customers and the
 housebuilder and within the company. This paper explores how these key
 issues are dealt with in UK speculative housebuilding in two empirical
 studies to search for ways forward. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 557-564 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Customer satisfaction, good service, good communication, customized house design, 
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Author-Name: Jennifer Whyte 
Author-X-Name-First: Jennifer 
Author-X-Name-Last: Whyte 
Title: Innovation and users: virtual reality in the construction sector 
Abstract:
  Firms in the construction sector act as users of technologies produced
 outside the sector. This paper considers their role as users and explores
 their contribution to the 're-innovation' of an emerging information
 technology - virtual reality. An empirical study of virtual reality use
 within the construction sector has been conducted using the multiple case
 study method. Data was collected within 11 lead-user organizations (and
 four suppliers) and emerging patterns of use are explored. An analytic
 framework is developed to investigate how two aspects of project-based
 construction processes - project size and extent of design reuse - affect
 the technological requirements of users. Divergent requirements are found
 for the use of virtual reality on different types of projects and, through
 supplier interaction, these may lead to different families of solutions. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 565-572 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Information technology, virtual reality, construction, users, innovation, 
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Author-Name: Ammon Salter 
Author-X-Name-First: Ammon 
Author-X-Name-Last: Salter 
Author-Name: Richard Torbett 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Torbett 
Title: Innovation and performance in engineering design 
Abstract:
  This paper explores the experiences of engineering, design and
 construction organizations (EDOs) in developing innovative approaches to
 performance measurement in their design activities. It contrasts
 experiences of these firms with those of manufacturing organizations. It
 finds that performance measurement of engineering design activities is
 poorly understood in many industries, including construction. The
 development of new performance measures can provide a new opportunity for
 innovation in engineering, design and construction firms. At present, the
 measures used to assess design in construction are based on the financial
 performance of a project rather than other important objectives of the
 design process, such as quality and buildability. In manufacturing
 industries, firms rely on measures of new product development, but these
 indicators also say little about the measurement of engineering design
 activities, that is, those on-going and continuous. To realize the
 innovative potential of design and performance measures, EDOs need to take
 a broader perspective on the nature of design activities, and to look to
 the experiences of leading manufacturing firms to find new ways of
 measuring and understanding their design activities. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 573-580 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Innovation, design, performance measurement, engineering, design and construction organizations, manufacturing, 
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Author-Name: Denis Towill 
Author-X-Name-First: Denis 
Author-X-Name-Last: Towill 
Title: Construction and the time compression paradigm 
Abstract:
  The total cycle time (TCT) compression paradigm has already come of age
 in many market sectors, and is widely seen as the route whereby companies
 attain international competitiveness. However, it is essential that the
 relevant business processes are skilfully re-engineered to compress total
 cycle time if the potential benefits of implementing the paradigm are to
 be achieved in full. As the paper shows, reducing TCT in this way improves
 all the important business performance metrics. The paper concludes by
 describing the T40 construction programme, in which 25% cost reduction has
 been consistently achieved by re-engineering the relevant business process
 to compress total cycle times by 40%. Reduction in TCT achieved in this
 way does not compromise safety or quality. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 581-591 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Total cycle time, business systems engineering, business processes, cost reduction, innovation in construction, 
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Author-Name: Mohamed Naim 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohamed 
Author-X-Name-Last: Naim 
Author-Name: James Barlow 
Author-X-Name-First: James 
Author-X-Name-Last: Barlow 
Title: An innovative supply chain strategy for customized housing 
Abstract:
  There has recently been considerable interest in construction research in
 paradigms developed for the manufacturing sector. Using lean thinking and
 agile production as examples of innovative organizational and business
 process design, this paper explores their commonalities and differences.
 In this way, it is possible to judge which paradigm is the most
 appropriate for given market conditions. By presenting action research
 outputs from a project on the UK house-building industry, the paper
 indicates the potential application of both lean and agile construction
 from a supply chain perspective. The paper concludes that house-building
 supply chains have to be engineered according to whether the market
 objectives are low cost, flexibility or a combination of the two. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 593-602 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Customization, house building, supply chain, lean and agile, process innovation, 
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Author-Name: George Seaden 
Author-X-Name-First: George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Seaden 
Author-Name: Michael Guolla 
Author-X-Name-First: Michael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Guolla 
Author-Name: Jerome Doutriaux 
Author-X-Name-First: Jerome 
Author-X-Name-Last: Doutriaux 
Author-Name: John Nash 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nash 
Title: Strategic decisions and innovation in construction firms 
Abstract:
  Current research on the process of innovation has focused attention on
 the crucial role of the business firm as the place where new ideas are
 developed and then implemented in the marketplace. Based on current
 knowledge, a model was developed which attempts to replicate the strategic
 decision-making process in a construction firm. It links perceived
 business environment variables to various business strategy variables
 (i.e. marketing, human resources and technology). These two sets of
 variables are linked to the innovativeness of the firm, measured by the
 number of advanced technologies and/or business practices currently used.
 Innovativeness is subsequently linked to outcomes (i.e. profitability,
 competitive advantage) to assess overall effectiveness. The model was
 tested empirically, using data from the Survey on Innovation, Advanced
 Technologies and Practices in the Construction and Related Industries
 carried out by Statistics Canada in 1999 with 1739 usable responses. The
 results generally support the proposed model; certain perceived business
 environment and business strategy variables are significantly related to
 firm innovativeness, however the link between innovativeness and outcomes
 requires further confirmation. Many construction firms introduce new
 approaches in information and construction technologies as well as in
 business practices. A large number of these were found to provide
 significant competitive advantage. In general, innovative behaviour varies
 with the size of the firm. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 603-612 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Innovation, construction, business model, quantitative data, 
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Author-Name: Martin Sexton 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sexton 
Author-Name: Peter Barrett 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Barrett 
Title: A literature synthesis of innovation in small construction firms: insights, ambiguities and questions 
Abstract:
  Construction firms are being challenged to be more adept at successful
 innovation to better meet client needs and to enhance business
 competitiveness. The substantial contribution that small construction
 firms make to the output of the industry signifies the importance for this
 body of firms to improve their innovation performance if the performance
 of the industry as a whole is to move forward. The literature on
 innovation in small construction firms is synthesized and structured
 around a generic model to provide a holistic picture of our current
 knowledge. Significant gaps in the understanding and practice of
 innovation in small construction literature are identified, which severely
 hamper understanding of the myriad complex and systemically interactive
 issues embodied within the theory and practice of innovation. The gaps
 identified by this literature synthesis are the basis for a number of
 important questions that, the authors propose, form an integrating agenda
 for future research. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 613-622 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Construction, innovation, small firms, research agenda, 
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Author-Name: Martin Sexton 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sexton 
Author-Name: Peter Barrett 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Barrett 
Title: Appropriate innovation in small construction firms 
Abstract:
  Innovation-led performance improvement in the construction industry is
 significantly influenced by the innovation performance of small firms.
 There is a dearth of research investigating innovation from the
 perspective of the small construction firm. This paper contributes to this
 underdeveloped area by offering relevant empirically based results. The
 findings stress the important role that owners of firms play in successful
 innovation. The type of innovation undertaken, and the different
 organizational factors which are brought into play, is shown to depend on
 the characteristics of the interaction environment in which the firm is
 operating. Small construction firms need to incrementally nurture, or
 identify and move into, supportive enabling interaction environments. This
 is achieved through an integrated development of a firm's business
 strategy and market positioning, organization of work, technology and
 people. The process of innovation is demonstrated to be subject to
 cyclical peaks and troughs as the progress of the innovation competes with
 day-to-day pressures. Small construction firms have their own distinctive
 characteristics, which are profoundly different from those of large
 construction firms. The implication for policy is that any initiatives
 geared toward improving appropriate innovation need to appreciate these
 differences. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 623-633 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Construction, innovation, small firms, research results, 
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Author-Name: Florence Yean Yng Ling 
Author-X-Name-First: Florence Yean Yng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ling 
Title: Managing the implementation of construction innovations 
Abstract:
  This study investigates some factors that need to be considered in the
 management of innovation implementation within construction project
 organization. The main objective was to find explanatory variables that
 significantly affect the benefits of an innovation to project team members
 and the project as a whole. As part of a larger study on innovation in
 Singapore's construction industry, a survey was conducted and data from 58
 projects that had adopted innovations in Singapore were collected via
 mailed questionnaire. The questionnaire requested respondents to provide
 specific data about their projects, the type of innovations adopted and
 the enablers and barriers to innovation. Four main categories of factors
 were found to significantly affect the extent to which an innovation will
 benefit project team members and the project. These are: the level of
 interest of project team members; working environment; formation of task
 groups; and the capabilities of the people involved in the innovation.
 Research questions relating to modelling innovation success are posed for
 further study. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 635-649 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Construction innovation, innovation implementation, innovation management, 
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Author-Name: Graham Winch 
Author-X-Name-First: Graham 
Author-X-Name-Last: Winch 
Title: How innovative is construction? Comparing aggregated data on construction innovation and other sectors - a case of apples and pears 
Abstract:
  This research note addresses the widespread perception that construction
 performs badly compared to other industrial sectors. The evidence for this
 perception is usually based on comparative industrial performance data.
 However, due to technical problems with the Standard Industrial
 Classifications used, like is not compared with like in these analyses, to
 the systematic disadvantage of the construction industry's comparative
 performance. In an effort to improve the performance of the industry, the
 auto industry is often held up as an exemplar. However, when that industry
 is compared on a like-for-like basis with construction, it proves to have
 a poor record of performance. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 651-654 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Standard Industrial Classification, construction industry performance, auto industry performance, construction innovation, 
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Author-Name: Jakrapong Pongpeng 
Author-X-Name-First: Jakrapong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pongpeng 
Author-Name: John Liston 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liston 
Title: A multicriteria model's survey: state of the art and some necessary capabilities of future models 
Abstract:
  To identify a state-of-the-art model and some necessary capabilities for
 developing future multicriteria models, the literature on multicriteria
 models in operations research was surveyed. All the models required
 subjective inputs from decision-makers. A utility function was regarded as
 the best model for including risk and uncertainty into the solution
 analysis. On the other hand, a social welfare function was found to be the
 most attractive in a democratic organization in handling the involvement
 of multiple decision-makers. Thus, a combination of both the functions can
 be described as state-of-the-art. In addition, the subjective inputs
 changed over time in relation to a particular circumstance. For this
 reason, computer interaction should be incorporated with this combination.
 Therefore, some capabilities of (1) incorporating subjective inputs of
 multiple decision-makers, (2) including elements of risk and uncertainty
 and (3) absorbing the changes of subjective inputs via computer
 interaction are necessary for future multicriteria models. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 665-670 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Multicriteria, multicriteria models, optimization, decision-making, 
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Author-Name: Youngha Cho 
Author-X-Name-First: Youngha 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cho 
Title: The organizational boundaries of housebuilding firms in Korea 
Abstract:
  This paper investigates the boundary of activities undertaken by Korean
 housebuilding firms. First, it examines the contractual relationships
 between housebuilding firms and contractors, focusing on the existence of
 quasi-firm type organization in the Korean housebuilding industry. Second,
 it looks at how far Korean housebuilding firms diversify into other
 activities outside the industry. Secondary data analysis and an interview
 survey, carried out over the period between 1980 and 1995, were used. The
 results show that Korean housebuilding firms depend on a traditional
 contractual relationship with contractors but that quasi-firm type
 organization is not established. On the other hand, housebuilding firms
 diversify into both related and unrelated business. This diversification
 could be a short-term 'survival strategy' under a regulated environment
 rather than a long-term 'growth strategy'. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 671-680 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Organizational boundary, diversification, contracting, quasi-firm, housebuilding, 
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Author-Name: Igal Shohet 
Author-X-Name-First: Igal 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shohet 
Title: Building evaluation methodology for setting maintenance priorities in hospital buildings 
Abstract:
  Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) is a common solution for the
 maintenance of large complex facilities under tight economic conditions.
 Effective implementation of CBM requires the development of performance
 indicators for building components and systems. The objectives of the
 proposed methodology are: (1) to monitor the condition of building
 components, based on systematic performance scales; (2) to develop a
 parameter that ensures clear detection of building elements that are in
 failing condition; and (3) to provide a Key Performance Indicator, based
 on a unified scale, for the comparison of the performance of different
 buildings. Two rating scales are used: one for the individual components
 (Pn) and a second for the entire building - the Building Performance
 Indicator (BPI). The first scale combines criteria regarding the physical
 state, performance, fitness for use, and preventive maintenance of various
 building components. The second scale, the BPI, is a 100-point scale that
 covers 10 of the building's main systems. The proposed methodology was
 implemented in 17 public health care facilities in Israel. The survey
 results show that the overall state of the facilities is that of
 deterioration (BPI = 68.9). One building system, the communication and low
 voltage system, was consistently found to be in poor condition (Pn =
 39.4), four systems (exterior envelope, interior finishing, water and
 waste-water, and HVAC) were in deteriorating condition (60d &#x2264; Pn
 &#x3c; 70), and five were in satisfactory or higher condition. Validity of
 the methodology was tested by means of a survey executed by 14 trained
 surveyors on the same facility. The variance of the results was relatively
 slight. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 681-692 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Facility management, Key Performance Indicator, Life Cycle Cost, maintenance, performance, priority setting, 
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Author-Name: Ammar Kaka 
Author-X-Name-First: Ammar 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kaka 
Author-Name: John Lewis 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lewis 
Title: Development of a company-level dynamic cash flow forecasting model (DYCAFF) 
Abstract:
  Current methods of predicting cash flow have a number of significant
 weaknesses. At the project level, previous models are simple and
 incorporate only some of the variables affecting cash flow. On the company
 level, budgeting is performed on an overall basis (i.e. no account is
 taken of individual contracts). This is mainly due to the fact that a
 considerable amount of any year's turnover is contributed by contracts
 that have yet to be won (or even known of) at the time of the budget. This
 approach, in addition to being inaccurate, precludes the role of budgeting
 as a tool for strategy evaluation. This paper presents a dynamic cash flow
 forecasting model that would assist contractors to effectively plan and
 manage the cash flow of individual projects and at a company level. The
 advances made in the model can be represented by three of its main
 features. First, the development of a more accurate and complex cash flow
 calculation mechanism. Second, the development of an information system
 that will help the contractor enter the data necessary for this mechanism.
 Third, the development of a company-level model that is based on
 individual projects, both known and unknown to the contractor at the time
 of the forecast. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 693-705 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Financial planning, cash flow, management information systems, simulation, budgeting, 
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Author-Name: Mao Zhi 
Author-X-Name-First: Mao 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhi 
Author-Name: Goh Bee Hua 
Author-X-Name-First: Goh Bee 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hua 
Author-Name: Shou Qing Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Shou Qing 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Author-Name: George Ofori 
Author-X-Name-First: George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ofori 
Title: Total factor productivity growth accounting in the construction industry of Singapore 
Abstract:
  Total factor productivity (TFP) determines long-term economic growth and
 is a comprehensive industry-level productivity measure. This paper
 proposes Jorgenson's method as an appropriate TFP measurement for the
 construction industry. The method is less restrictive than the
 conventional Chau's approach, as it does not impose the Hick Neutral
 Technical Change assumption. Jorgenson's method is then applied to
 estimate TFP growth in the construction industry of Singapore over
 1984-1998. TFP growth is found down by 1.53% per annum over this period,
 indicating that the performance of TFP in the construction industry lags
 behind the rest of economy. TFP growth is also found to be fluctuating
 over time and tends to move in tandem with the construction business
 cycle. As a monitor of progress towards TFP achievement, factors
 influencing TFP growth in the construction industry of Singapore over
 1984-1997 are identified. Seven factors are found to be significantly
 related to TFP growth. Among them, economies of scale, R&D by the
 industry, investment allowance granted and labour unions are leading
 contributors to TFP growth; while foreign worker, construction accidents
 and pre-cast are major hampers. The general methodology presented in this
 study can be applied to other countries. Future studies are required to
 find appropriate indicators for factors unquantified. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 707-718 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Total factor productivity, growth accounting, Singapore, translog production function, indicators, 
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Author-Name: Chen-Kang Su 
Author-X-Name-First: Chen-Kang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Su 
Author-Name: Chien-Yuan Lin 
Author-X-Name-First: Chien-Yuan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lin 
Author-Name: Ming-Teh Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Ming-Teh 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Title: Taiwanese construction sector in a growing 'maturity' economy, 1964-1999 
Abstract:
  Using 12 input-output tables compiled in Taiwan between 1964 and 1999,
 the role of the construction sector in the development of the Taiwanese
 economy is examined and analysed in relationship to other economic
 sectors. Analytical results reveal a two-stage inverted U-shaped
 relationship between the share of construction in GNP versus GNP per
 capita. The 'pull effect' of the Taiwanese construction sector is
 approximately equal to that of the Japanese construction sector over time,
 demonstrating that construction is more closely linked to the wider
 economy in Taiwan than elsewhere, like Italy, the UK and the USA. The
 'push effect' increases significantly over time, indicating that the M&R
 (maintenance and repair) construction expenditures are growing in Taiwan.
 Finally, the direct and total construction input from manufacturing
 initially increased from 1969 and then declined after 1981, while the
 input from the service sector has been steadily growing. These findings
 confirm the increasing 'maturity' of the Taiwanese economy, a trend that
 mirrors the economic development of other AICs like Italy, Japan, the UK
 and the USA. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 719-728 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Input-output analysis, pull effect, push effect, Taiwanese construction sector, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619032000064082 
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Author-X-Name-First: P. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Perttula 
Author-Name: J. Merjama 
Author-X-Name-First: J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Merjama 
Author-Name: M. Kiurula 
Author-X-Name-First: M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kiurula 
Author-Name: H. Laitinen 
Author-X-Name-First: H. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Laitinen 
Title: Accidents in materials handling at construction sites 
Abstract:
  The aim of this study is to examine those occupational accidents at
 construction sites that are related to materials handling as compared with
 all reportable occupational accidents at construction sites. The main
 concern is to define the kinds of accidents that occur in materials
 handling. The data were gathered from two sources: a large Finnish
 construction company and the database of reports of serious occupational
 accidents (Sammio). One third of all the reported accidents in the studied
 construction company occurred during materials transfer and 36% of the
 absenteeism days resulted from these accidents. Materials handling thus
 caused more serious accidents than other work activities (t = -2.44, df =
 351, p &#x3c; 0.005). Minor accidents were mostly due to over-exertion
 whereas serious accidents were mostly falling from a height and injuries
 caused by falling and collapsing objects. The manual transfer of materials
 caused most of the materials transfer accidents in the company and
 mechanical transfer most of the serious materials handling accidents.
 Over-exertion can, therefore, be decreased by reducing manual materials
 handling. On the other hand, replacing manual transfers with mechanical
 transfers means that there arises a risk of serious accidents. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 729-736 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Construction industry, occupational accident, manual materials handling, mechanical materials handling, 
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Author-Name: Mohammed Wanous 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohammed 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wanous 
Author-Name: Halim Boussabaine 
Author-X-Name-First: Halim 
Author-X-Name-Last: Boussabaine 
Author-Name: John Lewis 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lewis 
Title: A neural network bid/no bid model: the case for contractors in Syria 
Abstract:
  Despite the crucial importance of the 'bid/no bid' decision in the
 construction industry, it has been given little attention by researchers.
 This paper describes the development and testing of a novel bid/no bid
 model using the artificial neural network (ANN) technique. A
 back-propagation network consisting of an input buffer with 18 input
 nodes, two hidden layers and one output node was developed. This model is
 based on the findings of a formal questionnaire through which key factors
 that affect the 'bid/no bid' decision were identified and ranked according
 to their importance to contractors operating in Syria. Data on 157
 real-life bidding situations in Syria were used in training. The model was
 tested on another 20 new projects. The model wrongly predicted the actual
 bid/no bid decision only in two projects (10%) of the test sample. This
 demonstrates a high accuracy of the proposed model and the viability of
 neural network as a powerful tool for modelling the bid/no bid
 decision-making process. The model offers a simple and easy-to-use tool to
 help contractors consider the most influential bidding variables and to
 improve the consistency of the bid/no bid decision-making process.
 Although the model is based on data from the Syrian construction industry,
 the methodology would suggest a much broader geographical applicability of
 the ANN technique on bid/no bid decisions. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 737-744 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: ANN, ANN bidding model, 'bid/no bid' criteria, construction, Syria, 
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Author-Name: C. M. Tam 
Author-X-Name-First: C. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tam 
Author-Name: Ivan Fung 
Author-X-Name-First: Ivan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fung 
Author-Name: Thomas Yeung 
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yeung 
Author-Name: Karen Tung 
Author-X-Name-First: Karen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tung 
Title: Relationship between construction safety signs and symbols recognition and characteristics of construction personnel 
Abstract:
  This study investigates the relationship between the characteristics of
 construction personnel and their degree of recognition of safety signs and
 symbols. The safety signs and symbols are split into categories of
 mandatory action signs, prohibition signs and warning symbols. Thirty
 safety signs and symbols printed in colour and in Chinese were distributed
 to 560 construction personnel working in eight different construction
 sites in Hong Kong. The results drawn from 388 respondents indicate that
 substantial problems exist in comprehending the signs and symbols that are
 posted in construction sites. The percentages of construction personnel
 who correctly identified mandatory action signs, prohibition signs and
 warning symbols are 90%, 61% and 55% respectively. Drinking habits,
 involvement in on-site safety promotion activities and their job positions
 play a determinant role in their ability of comprehending these
 construction safety symbols. These findings provide meaningful
 implications to the industry in the design, selection and positioning of
 safety symbols on site. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 745-753 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Safety, signs, symbols, recognition, construction, personnel, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619032000056171 
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Author-Name: Peter Barrett 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Barrett 
Author-Name: Lucinda Barrett 
Author-X-Name-First: Lucinda 
Author-X-Name-Last: Barrett 
Title: Research as a kaleidoscope on practice 
Abstract:
  Insufficient attention is paid to the relationship between research and
 practice in construction. Those in industry want straightforward guidance,
 but inhabit a complex socially constructed world. As a result, they are
 often disappointed with the contribution of research, either because it is
 too theoretical or because the simple solutions suggested do not work.
 However, researchers have a valuable contribution to make owing to their
 opportunity for reflection, and it is proposed that this can be viewed in
 three different ways: as 'microscopes', 'telescopes' or 'periscopes' on
 practice. Each of these views involves different epistemologies and
 methodologies, but combining the three approaches in a Kaleidoscopic
 Research Model will allow differences to thrive and synergies to be
 sought. Only then will an effective dialogue develop where research
 impacts solidly and continuously on the improvement of practice, while at
 the same time practice constantly challenges and refreshes research. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 755-766 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: research, practice, policy, Kaleidoscopic Model, research typology, 
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Author-Name: Andrew Dainty 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty 
Author-Name: David Edwards 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Edwards 
Title: The UK building education recruitment crisis: a call for action 
Abstract:
  Anecdotal evidence suggests that construction industry professions are
 facing an unprecedented recruitment crisis. In recent years many
 construction degree programmes have been withdrawn in response to falling
 recruitment across most built environment disciplines, whilst at the same
 time employers are reporting difficulties in recruiting a sufficient
 graduate intake to satisfy demand. In order to assess the potential impact
 of this decline, this paper presents an analysis of application and
 admissions data to UK higher education courses over a six-year period. The
 results reveal a significant decline in the number of graduates applying
 for, and accepting, places on building degree courses during the analysis
 period despite increased micro-economic activity. Curiously, the number of
 women graduates has remained fairly constant over this period. Total
 applications per annum were then modelled using a quadratic model
 equation. With an R2 at 0.98 and a mean percentage error of appropriately
 1%, the model was deemed to be a good predictor. Forecasts generated using
 this model for the years 2001 to 2005 suggest a steady and continuous
 decline in building degree applications. Industry output forecasts for the
 same period show a steady growth which is likely to result in an increased
 demand for graduates and hence, skills shortages. Reasons are postulated
 as to why the image of the industry has led to such a steep decline in
 graduate enrolments over the last few years. It is concluded that industry
 practitioners, professional bodies and universities should embark upon a
 collaborative, immediate and sustained promotional campaign if they are to
 avoid severe recruitment difficulties in the future. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 767-775 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Building degrees, graduates, demand, image, forecast, 
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Author-Name: Florence Phua 
Author-X-Name-First: Florence 
Author-X-Name-Last: Phua 
Author-Name: Steve Rowlinson 
Author-X-Name-First: Steve 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rowlinson 
Title: Cultural differences as an explanatory variable for adversarial attitudes in the construction industry: the case of Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  The procurement systems adopted in the construction industry are, by
 their very nature, fragmented and divided into sub-organizations
 distinguished by the various sentient stakeholders. The industry has come
 to be regarded as adversarial and one in which cooperation is expected to
 take place in a set of circumstances that are not wholly conducive. There
 are many reasons why the industry has developed in this fragmented and
 adversarial manner. This paper reviews some of these reasons and suggests
 that a new approach for analysing the way the industry operates is
 required. The authors argue that the perspective that should be adopted to
 identify the determinants of cooperation should logically stem from the
 individual level because cooperation is the result of individual efforts
 and interactions with each other. Using social identity theory, the
 authors advance a framework for analysing the cooperative behaviour of
 project participants based on their cultural orientation. As far as the
 authors are aware this is the first attempt within the construction
 industry to use such an approach to explain how the industry operates and
 this paper provides a review of how social identity theory can be used in
 construction research. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 777-785 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Social identity theory, individualism, collectivism, inter-organizational cooperation, partnering, construction performance, 
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Title: Guest editorial 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 795-796 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619032000174495 
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Author-Name: Vicky Langford 
Author-X-Name-First: Vicky 
Author-X-Name-Last: Langford 
Title: In Memoriam: Sydney Allendale Urry 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 797-798 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619032000174503 
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Author-Name: David Langford 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
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Author-Name: Peter Robson 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Robson 
Title: The representation of the professions in the cinema: the case of construction engineers and lawyers 
Abstract:
  This paper considers how popular culture, especially the cinema, depicts
 two professions; namely, engineering and the law. It argues that despite
 the large number of engineers working in the developed economies their
 lives and their work are seldom portrayed in cinema. In contrast, the
 legal profession is ubiquitous in its presence in film. The paper seeks to
 use different forms of analysis, such as culturalism, Marxism,
 structuralism, feminism and post-modernism when applied to film theory in
 settings where engineers and lawyers are depicted. The paper makes a
 distinction between the presentation of the work of engineers and lawyers
 in 'real life' and cinematic form. The process of engineering in real life
 is visible yet in cinematic terms it is ignored. In contrast, the legal
 process is invisible in real life but has high dramatic content in the
 cinema. When considering the products of the two professions, engineering
 produces tangible products whilst law produces intangible yet highly
 cerebral discourses. Yet, in the cinema, the engineering product is a
 backcloth for other messages where in law the legal product provides a
 backcloth for a central and dominant message about the legal process. The
 conclusion is that engineers have to re-engineer themselves to be more
 visible in society if they are to be regarded as cinematic heroes. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 799-807 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Cinema, construction, engineers, lawyers, 
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Author-Name: Richard Fellows 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fellows 
Author-Name: Anita Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Anita 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Author-Name: Cheung Miu Fong 
Author-X-Name-First: Cheung Miu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fong 
Title: Leadership style and power relations in quantity surveying in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  The realization of construction projects brings together a diversity of
 individuals and organizations, variously forged into groups and teams, in
 which power is important in shaping leader/follower behaviour. Quantity
 surveyors, being primarily project cost consultants and
 procurement/contractual advisers, are employed both by the clients' and
 the contractors' organizations. This paper investigates aspects of
 leadership style and power within quantity surveying in both clients' and
 contractors' project 'teams'. The empirical work employed two
 questionnaires, developed from established instruments and completed by
 samples of team leaders and team members. Some differences emerged between
 quantity surveyors working for consultants' organizations (acting on
 behalf of the client) and those working for contractors' organizations.
 The results confirm the relationship orientation of clients' consultant
 quantity surveyors, who tend to adopt the supportive style of leadership.
 The directive style of leadership showed negative impact. Power distance
 was found to exceed that measured previously for Hong Kong and expert
 power was the most important power source. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 809-818 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Culture, leadership, power, quantity surveying, 
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Author-Name: Anita Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Anita 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Author-Name: Richard Fellows 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fellows 
Author-Name: Z. Fang 
Author-X-Name-First: Z. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fang 
Title: The power paradigm of project leadership 
Abstract:
  The concept of leadership inevitably concerns power structuring in which
 power is distributed unevenly between individuals. Indeed, leadership
 styles are closely associated with power distribution and its exercise.
 Power, in its diverse guises, combines inter-personal and structural
 elements and may be enhanced through political manoeuvring. This paper
 develops a model of project leadership from a
 behaviour-performance-outcome approach to construction projects and
 concludes by stressing the motivational function of good leadership
 through managing power gap(s) by means of power-sharing and
 power-amassing. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 819-829 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Leadership, motivation, power, 
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Author-X-Name-First: D. A. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Langford 
Author-Name: P. Kennedy 
Author-X-Name-First: P. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kennedy 
Author-Name: J. Conlin 
Author-X-Name-First: J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Conlin 
Author-Name: N. McKenzie 
Author-X-Name-First: N. 
Author-X-Name-Last: McKenzie 
Title: Comparison of construction costs on motorway projects using measure and value and alternative tendering initiative contractual arrangements 
Abstract:
  This paper reports the outcome of an investigation into the construction
 costs in 11 motorway projects. The projects formed one length of road and
 were of identical specification; five of the projects were undertaken by a
 traditional design, tender, construct method, and five were undertaken by
 a procurement system by which the contractor bid a lump sum for the work
 and so absorbed potential risks and benefits from changes in prices of
 resources or fluctuations in quantities of work necessary for the
 completion of the work. One project was undertaken by a design and build
 method. The results of the analysis indicate that in roadworks the
 construction cost per kilometre of road is some 11% less expensive when
 lump sum contracts are used. This benefit appears to be more pronounced in
 the case of bridge structures incorporated into the motorway. Of greater
 significance is the cost certainty that is afforded using the lump sum
 methods. The research showed that lump sum projects were much more likely
 to be completed within the budget. Finally the lump sum methods required
 less management by the client organization and delivered more harmonious
 working relationships between the client and contractor. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 831-840 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Procurement, tendering, construction costs, variations, value for money, 
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Author-Name: Robert Newcombe 
Author-X-Name-First: Robert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Newcombe 
Title: From client to project stakeholders: a stakeholder mapping approach 
Abstract:
  In contemporary management theory and practice the rise and role of
 stakeholders as major players in organizational dynamics are widely
 recognized and recorded. This pluralistic view of the identity of those
 who have an investment and an interest in an organization extends well
 beyond the traditional concept of shareholders to include employees,
 suppliers, customers, trade unions, communities, etc. The concept of
 stakeholders has been applied to projects in general but has not, to date,
 been extended to the context of construction projects although it is
 accepted that the traditional view of the client as a single entity does
 not reflect the reality of stakeholder configurations for most projects.
 Different stakeholders have different levels and types of investment and
 interest in construction projects and can be seen as multiple clients or
 customers for the project in which they are involved. This paper argues
 that the concept of client, which has prevailed throughout the twentieth
 century, is now obsolete and is being replaced by the reality of project
 stakeholders. A novel application of the technique of stakeholder mapping
 to a large construction project demonstrates the importance to project
 managers of conducting the analysis of the power, predictability and
 interest of key project stakeholders. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 841-848 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: Construction, projects, clients, stakeholders, stakeholder mapping, project management, 
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Author-Name: David Yates 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yates 
Title: nDCAD: a virtual change agent for professions and procurement systems? 
Abstract:
  Prof. Urry was always forward looking in his view of the industry and
 visionary in the way he drew ideas and concepts from other disciplines and
 applied them to construction. Coming, as an aeronautical engineer, with no
 baggage he was able to step back and look at how ideas and concepts could
 be 're-applied' in construction and how the nature, structure and ethos of
 the industry might be changed. The use of OR techniques from the 1950s
 onward drove the industry forward with a great leap into a more structured
 view of the construction process - current uses of IT in visualization and
 animation have the potential to stimulate a similar great leap forward.
 The driver for change identified here is multi-dimensional computer aided
 design (nDCAD); this is a technology that not only animates conventional
 3DCAD but invests attributes in its elements, such as cost, structural
 design and even safety data. It is argued that nDCAD has the potential to
 become the change agent that will drive the industry participants towards
 relational contracting procurement systems and provide the basis for truly
 collaborative design, construction and facilities management. In so doing,
 the traditional roles played by professionals will be unfrozen, so
 producing the context within which the professions can embrace a sea
 change in the way that they are governed and sentient barriers can be
 broken down. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 849-857 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 21 
Year: 2003 
Keywords: nDCAD, visualization, procurement systems, change agent, professions, contract strategy, 
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Title: Letter to the Editor 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 5-5 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
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Author-X-Name-First: Frens 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pries 
Author-Name: Andre Doree 
Author-X-Name-First: Andre 
Author-X-Name-Last: Doree 
Author-Name: Bas Van Der Veen 
Author-X-Name-First: Bas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Van Der Veen 
Author-Name: Ruben Vrijhoef 
Author-X-Name-First: Ruben 
Author-X-Name-Last: Vrijhoef 
Title: The role of leaders' paradigm in construction industry change 
Abstract:
  As in other industries, firms in the construction industry need to become
 more client- and market-oriented. In the last decade, several initiatives
 have been taken to change the construction industry in that direction. The
 changes, however, seem to be slower than other industries and less
 forthcoming than projected. Old practices and patterns die hard.
 Fundamental changes in orientation, strategy and strategy deployment
 require shifts in the management paradigms (i.e. the 'frames of mind' that
 steer individual and collective behaviour). Management is seen as a
 crucial factor in these change processes, but can the new business be
 created by old management paradigms? Can the leaders in the construction
 industry shake off the old paradigms? An explorative quantitative study
 shows that the mainstream paradigm of construction industry leaders today
 is much as it was in the past: technology- and project-oriented. Acting
 out of this paradigm, issues as social-organizational change and strategic
 focus on the client - regarded as important for the industry - will
 probably not be addressed properly. Change initiatives could gain in
 success, when they create wider awareness of existence and persistence of
 incumbent and prevailing paradigms. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 7-10 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Construction industry, innovation, paradigms, barriers to change, construction management, 
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Author-Name: M. Sohail 
Author-X-Name-First: M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sohail 
Author-Name: A. N. Baldwin 
Author-X-Name-First: A. N. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Baldwin 
Title: Performance indicators for 'micro-projects' in developing countries 
Abstract:
  The majority of public works contracts undertaken in developing countries
 have a total cost of less than US $15 000. They include the provision of
 enhanced water and sanitation, access ways and pavements, small community
 buildings and solid-waste related construction. These are termed
 'micro-projects' and there is a general lack of information for such
 projects. This paper describes the development and testing of 67
 performance indicators for use on micro-projects. They include not only
 general performance indicators but also indicators for
 inter-organizational and socio-economic issues. These indicators are based
 on data from over 800 micro-projects undertaken in developing countries.
 For each indicator, a statement of why the indicator was selected, the key
 sources of information and how to determine the indicator is provided.
 Examples of the use of the indicators are also presented. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 11-23 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Urban infrastructure, performance indicators, developing countries, micro-contracts, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000186022 
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Author-Name: Sarel Lavy 
Author-X-Name-First: Sarel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lavy 
Author-Name: Igal Shohet 
Author-X-Name-First: Igal 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shohet 
Title: Integrated maintenance management of hospital buildings: a case study 
Abstract:
  Over the course of the past three decades, facilities management has
 become the subject of an increasing number of research and development
 efforts. The main objective of the present research was to examine the
 efficiency of maintenance under alternative maintenance policies and
 different sources of human resources. The research focused on the
 maintenance of public hospital buildings in Israel, with the objective of
 providing a model for multi-system facilities operating in a dynamic
 environment. This paper describes the last three stages of the research:
 the establishment of key performance indicators, the implementation of
 these indicators in a case study in order to appraise them, and the
 validation of the indicators. Four key performance indicators were
 developed, as follows: the Building Performance Indicator (BPI), the
 Manpower Sources Diagram (MSD), the Maintenance Efficiency Indicator (MEI)
 and the Managerial Span of Control (MSC). This paper illustrates a case
 study in which the four developed indicators were implemented in practice.
 Characteristics of the case study hospital are presented and analysed.
 Finally, the conclusions and recommendations drawn from the analysis of
 the hospital case study are discussed, validated and deliberated upon. The
 approach presented in this paper integrates performance, financial, human
 resources and organizational aspects to facilitate an improved evaluation
 method of the parameters affecting the execution of maintenance
 activities. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 25-34 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Facilities management, key performance indicators, maintenance, outsourcing, performance-based building, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000186031 
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Author-Name: Osama Moselhi 
Author-X-Name-First: Osama 
Author-X-Name-Last: Moselhi 
Author-Name: Ji Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Ji 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Author-Name: Sabah Alkass 
Author-X-Name-First: Sabah 
Author-X-Name-Last: Alkass 
Title: Web-based integrated project control system 
Abstract:
  This paper presents a system that supports project time and cost control
 in an integrated manner. The system utilizes object-oriented modelling to
 represent the process of project delivery. A set of control objects is
 designed to map the process of project control. Eighteen key indicators
 are considered to represent the resources utilized in each control object
 and serve as sensors to highlight problematic areas associated with
 unfavourable performance. A Three-Tier Client/Sever computer system is
 designed to implement the developed system. Daily, weekly, monthly and/or
 yearly, period-by-period, and cumulative to-date project performance
 reports are generated to provide the status at project, control object and
 resource levels. An example drawn from the literature is analysed to allow
 for comparison with the results obtained using the proposed methodology.
 The example also serves the purpose of demonstrating the use of the
 proposed system and illustrating its essential features. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 35-46 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Project control, earned value, progress reporting, web-based system, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000186040 
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Author-Name: Mohan Raj Manavazhi 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohan Raj 
Author-X-Name-Last: Manavazhi 
Title: Assessment of the propensity for revisions in design projects through the dichotomous characterization of designer effort 
Abstract:
  This paper defines the concept of the propensity of a design project to
 encounter rework and discusses its significance within the context of the
 planning and estimation functions. A formalism for the representation of
 the concept of rework propensity that could be used in planning and
 estimation is developed. The representation is facilitated by embodying
 the notions of magnitude of designer effort and the corresponding
 probability of occurrence of a sequence of events in a design project that
 entails the use of a specific level of designer effort. The paper then
 discusses the mathematical theory that underpins the practical and
 simplified procedure proposed by this research for the estimation of the
 propensity of a project to encounter rework. A detailed procedure for the
 estimation of rework propensity involving the use of an approximated k-Rk
 (AKR) curve is presented. A sample application that demonstrates the use
 of the simplified procedure is also presented. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 47-54 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Rework propensity, design rework, design revisions, design process, design planning, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000186059 
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Author-Name: Zhen Chen 
Author-X-Name-First: Zhen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen 
Author-Name: Heng Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Heng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Author-Name: Qiping Shen 
Author-X-Name-First: Qiping 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shen 
Author-Name: Wei Xu 
Author-X-Name-First: Wei 
Author-X-Name-Last: Xu 
Title: An empirical model for decision-making on ISO 14000 acceptance in the Shanghai construction industry 
Abstract:
  A remarkable disagreement/deviation between the rate of ISO 14001
 registration and the rate of implementation of environmental impact
 assessment in the Chinese construction industry indicates that the
 contractors there might not have really applied environmental management
 (EM) in construction projects. This hypothesis has been tested in this
 paper by a mail questionnaire survey conducted to 72 main contractors in
 Shanghai, mainland China. The survey results indicate that there are five
 classes of factors influencing the acceptability of the ISO 14000 series
 of EM standards. Reasons why approximately 81% of contractors surveyed are
 indifferent to the ISO 14000 series are then analysed based on the
 critical classes. A linear discriminant model for decision-making for
 construction companies on whether to accept the ISO 14000 series is
 developed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 55-73 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: ISO 14000 series, environmental management system, environmental impact assessment, empirical model, China, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000186068 
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Author-Name: J. Rodney Turner 
Author-X-Name-First: J. Rodney 
Author-X-Name-Last: Turner 
Title: Farsighted project contract management: incomplete in its entirety 
Abstract:
  The purpose of project organization is to create a cooperative
 environment. Contracts are the method by which the owner creates a project
 organization to employ resources to achieve their development objectives.
 Contracts should aim to produce a cooperative organization, aligning the
 contractors' objectives with the owners. A three-dimensional vector
 (reward, risk, safeguard), adapted from the Transaction Cost Economics
 literature, is used to analyse the efficacy of contract types to do this.
 Contracts are also unavoidably incomplete. They need to respond to
 unforeseen circumstance. A four-dimensional vector (incentive intensity,
 adaptiveness, reliance on monitoring and control, reliance on the courts),
 also from the Transaction Costs Economics literature, is used to analyse
 the governance efficacy of contract types. The results are used to develop
 a contract selection strategy, depending on whether the uncertainty is
 controlled by the client or the contractor, the project is simple or
 complex, and the uncertainty is in the project's product, method of
 delivery or both. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 75-83 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Contract selection, forms of contract, governance, incentivization, project organization, transaction costs, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000186077 
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Author-Name: Zhenfeng Pan 
Author-X-Name-First: Zhenfeng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pan 
Title: Commercial housing ownership predictors in urban China: an analysis of a national survey 
Abstract:
  China's housing reform has recently attracted notable academic interest
 due to the reform's crucial role in China's overall economic viability.
 Using nationally representative data, this paper examines predictors for
 ownership of commercial housing in urban China. This study confirms that
 the political and social biases associated with the old housing system
 have emerged in the process of commercial housing distribution. The
 housing reform so far has failed to achieve some of the most important
 goals of the commercialization of the housing market - to eliminate and
 remedy the corruption and the inefficiency of housing provision that were
 prevalent in the old housing system. Finally the outlook of the housing
 market in urban China is also discussed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 85-91 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Housing tenure choice, Chinese housing reform, China housing, urban housing in China, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000186086 
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Author-Name: Bill Dunn 
Author-X-Name-First: Bill 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dunn 
Title: The regionalization of international contracting and its implications for models of construction spending 
Abstract:
  This paper documents an increasing regionalization of overseas
 contracting during the 1980s and 1990s. This involved a greater share
 within richer countries, particularly of intra-European work. This
 evidence challenges suggestions that middle-income countries are
 particularly appropriate destinations of overseas investment by developed
 country contractors. The paper therefore re-evaluates the model underlying
 such predictions, which relates construction spending to economic
 development. Reconsidering its empirical basis, it argues that the
 association between overall levels of per capita income and levels of
 construction spending is too weak to be of practical utility. It stresses
 the possibility of different routes to economic development and that this
 often remained an uncertain process and one within which levels of
 construction output varied widely. It therefore concludes that research
 should be informed by a broader political economy approach. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 93-100 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: International contracting, regionalization, economic development, construction spending, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000186095 
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Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Title: Predicting the probability of winning sealed bid auctions: the effects of outliers on bidding models 
Abstract:
  This paper is concerned with the effect of outliers on predictions of the
 probability of tendering the lowest bid in sealed bid auctions. Four of
 the leading models are tested relative to the equal probability model by
 an empirical analysis of three large samples of real construction contract
 bidding data via all-in (in-sample), one-out and one-on (out-of-sample)
 frames. Outliers are removed in a sequence of cut-off values proportional
 to the standard deviation of bids for each auction. A form of logscore is
 used to measure the ability to predict the probability of each bidder
 being the lowest. The results show that, although statistically
 significant in some conditions, all the models produce rather poor
 predictions in both one-out and one-on mode, with the effects of outliers
 being generally small. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 101-109 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Bidding models, bidding theory, construction contracts, empirical tests, predicted probability, probability of lowest bid, sealed bid auctions, tendering theory, logscore test, outliers, 
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Author-Name: Vernon Ireland 
Author-X-Name-First: Vernon 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ireland 
Title: Improving staff performance 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 121-121 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000201312 
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Author-Name: David Arditi 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Arditi 
Author-Name: Dong-Eun Lee 
Author-X-Name-First: Dong-Eun 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lee 
Title: Service quality performance of design/build contractors using quality function deployment 
Abstract:
  This note describes a model that measures the quality of the project
 service of a D/B firm using quality function deployment (QFD). This model
 is an add-on to a model developed previously by the authors to measure the
 corporate service quality performance of D/B firms. The project service
 quality performance model makes use of 10 service quality factors and
 their relative weights (transferred from the corporate service quality
 performance model), three components of quality management systems in
 place in D/B projects (ranked by senior managers in D/B firms) and the
 relationships between service quality factors and quality system
 requirements (established by a professional quality system assessor). It
 uses QFD to calculate a quality performance index. The combined corporate
 and project service quality performance index can be used by D/B firms to
 benchmark themselves against their competitors or to monitor their own
 performance. It can also be used by owners to rank D/B firms relative to
 their service quality performance. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 123-127 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Project service quality, design/build construction, quality function deployment, 
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Author-Name: Natasha Haynes 
Author-X-Name-First: Natasha 
Author-X-Name-Last: Haynes 
Author-Name: Peter Love 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Love 
Title: Psychological adjustment and coping among construction project managers 
Abstract:
  Construction project managers work under conditions of uncertainty and
 high risk, and this can contribute to an excessive level of work-related
 stress being experienced. To date, there has been limited research that
 has examined how project managers cope with work-related stress. This
 paper investigates whether coping and affect (both negative and positive)
 influence adjustment (anxiety, depression and stress) among project
 managers. A sample of 100 male project managers from Australian
 contracting organizations completed a questionnaire that measured coping
 strategies, affect state and potential stressors. Hierarchical regression
 analyses demonstrated that specific work-related characteristics such as
 work experience, project size, age and level of education influenced the
 psychological adjustment of the project managers sampled. Further, those
 who engaged in a more problem-focused style of coping, such as active
 coping were found to be better adjusted than those who engaged in more
 emotion-focused styles of coping such as cognitive avoidance coping,
 social coping, accepting responsibility and self-controlling coping. In
 addition, it was revealed that increased adjustment of project managers
 was associated with positive affect. It is concluded that the
 psychological adjustment of project managers is influenced by specific
 work-related characteristics, the types of coping strategies they use and
 their affect state. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 129-140 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Adjustment, anxiety, depression, stress, coping, project managers, 
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Author-Name: Francis Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: Francis 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Author-Name: Hans Bjornsson 
Author-X-Name-First: Hans 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bjornsson 
Author-Name: Samuel Chiu 
Author-X-Name-First: Samuel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chiu 
Title: Valuing a price cap contract for material procurement as a real option 
Abstract:
  This paper uses real option methodology to compare the cost of a
 long-term contract with a price cap to that of spot purchases in
 construction material procurement. In construction, material procurements
 are usually short-term, project-based and subject to high price
 volatility. These characteristics and the competitive nature of the
 industry lower the profit margin of contractors. We have observed that
 contractors purchase a stable amount of commodity materials such as
 concrete, structural steel and lumber year after year. For contractors,
 the price cap reduces the price volatility of materials without their
 being obliged to purchase a certain quantity; for suppliers, the price-cap
 contracts give them steady demand and a bigger market share. We evaluate
 this price-cap contract as a real option and find the contractor's optimal
 ordering policy. When materials are not frequently traded, we model price
 processes by using related market information and then evaluate the
 idiosyncratic uncertainties in a risk-neutral setting. Our methodology
 does not require market completeness and incorporates some of the results
 of the latest research in finance such as correlation pricing, option
 pricing and zero level pricing, as well as Monte Carlo simulation. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 141-150 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Material procurement, real option, pricing, ordering policy, supply chain, 
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Author-Name: Andy Steele 
Author-X-Name-First: Andy 
Author-X-Name-Last: Steele 
Author-Name: Dianne Sodhi 
Author-X-Name-First: Dianne 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sodhi 
Title: Black and minority ethnic contractors and consultants and UK housing associations' contracting power 
Abstract:
  Housing associations are the main providers of social housing within the
 UK and a major force in area regeneration initiatives. They also have a
 pivotal role to play in promoting equality of opportunity since a large
 proportion of their clients are from black and minority ethnic (BME)
 communities. However, few housing associations have recognized the
 potential of their purchasing power in terms of investment in construction
 and maintenance work in promoting equality or the business benefits of
 doing so. This paper presents the research findings of a study of housing
 associations' contracting practices in London. The study aimed to
 highlight and document current practices in the employment of BME
 contractors and consultants and identify the equal opportunity issues
 associated with their engagement. The findings suggest that there is a
 general lack of appreciation among housing associations of the importance
 of employing BME contractors and consultants from both an equal
 opportunity and a business perspective. In view of the Race Relations
 (Amendment) Act 2000 and government guidance on equal opportunities, the
 housing association sector has still to fully recognize its influential
 role in this area. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 151-157 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Equality, construction, housing, ethnic and minorities, 
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Author-Name: Tarcisio Saurin 
Author-X-Name-First: Tarcisio 
Author-X-Name-Last: Saurin 
Author-Name: Carlos Formoso 
Author-X-Name-First: Carlos 
Author-X-Name-Last: Formoso 
Author-Name: Lia Guimaraes 
Author-X-Name-First: Lia 
Author-X-Name-Last: Guimaraes 
Title: Safety and production: an integrated planning and control model 
Abstract:
  A safety planning and control model (SPC) has been integrated into the
 production planning and control process. The model integrates safety into
 three hierarchical levels of production control. Safety long-term planning
 starts with the preliminary hazard analysis (PHA) of construction
 processes. These plans are detailed and updated at both medium- and
 short-term planning levels. The main performance measure adopted for
 safety evaluation at the short-term level is the Percentage of Safe Work
 Packages (PSW). It monitors the degree in which work packages are safely
 carried out. The model also proposes a participatory mechanism that allows
 workers to point out existing risks as well as to evaluate risk controls.
 This paper discusses two empirical studies in which the model was
 implemented in industrial construction projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 159-169 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Safety, production planning and control, performance measurement, risk management, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000201367 
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Author-Name: David Heesom 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Heesom 
Author-Name: Lamine Mahdjoubi 
Author-X-Name-First: Lamine 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mahdjoubi 
Title: Trends of 4D CAD applications for construction planning 
Abstract:
  Since the early 1990s, there has been a growing interest in
 four-dimensional computer aided design (4D CAD) for construction project
 planning. Commercial 4D CAD applications are becoming more accessible and
 the use of this technology allows the construction planner to produce more
 rigorous schedules. A review of the technical competencies of these
 packages highlights that most of the commercially available packages
 concentrate on the use of 4D CAD simulations for aesthetic visualization
 purposes. Very few packages offer the ability to carry out analytical
 tasks on the developed simulation and this is often left to the
 interpretation of the user. A thorough appraisal of emerging research
 developments in 4D planning highlights that this technology is employed
 for various applications; however, the amount of detail required in a 4D
 simulation is still ambiguous. A model is proposed to determine the
 attributes required for use with each of the various applications of 4D
 CAD simulations. Finally, various lines of future research are
 highlighted, including the need for improved use of data exchange
 standards and the automation of linking the construction tasks to the 3D
 CAD model. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 171-182 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Visualization, construction planning, simulation, four-dimensional CAD, 
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Author-Name: Takayuki Minato 
Author-X-Name-First: Takayuki 
Author-X-Name-Last: Minato 
Title: Representing causal mechanism of defective designs: exploration through case studies 
Abstract:
  To learn lessons from past defective designs, it is best to analyse
 multiple past defect events using a common classification framework. This
 may reveal patterns of cause and effect that are rarely evident in
 single-case investigations. This paper aims to explore the causal
 mechanism of defective design by means of a case-studies approach. By
 analysing 119 defect cases from selected 101 projects, the paper presents
 which active failures and influencing factors that are recurrently
 responsible for the defective designs. More importantly, with the use of
 correspondence analysis it reveals five patterns of failure pathways that
 explain how and why defective design can occur. In the patterns, defective
 designs are classified into team, major, and minor errors, in which team
 and major errors are relatively influenced more by organizational factors,
 whereas minor errors by workplace factors. Countermeasures are recommended
 to manage the recurrent defective designs. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 183-192 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Active failures, correspondence analysis, defective design, defences failures, human error, influencing factors, 
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Author-Name: Geoffrey Briscoe 
Author-X-Name-First: Geoffrey 
Author-X-Name-Last: Briscoe 
Author-Name: Andrew Dainty 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty 
Author-Name: Sarah Millett 
Author-X-Name-First: Sarah 
Author-X-Name-Last: Millett 
Author-Name: Richard Neale 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Neale 
Title: Client-led strategies for construction supply chain improvement 
Abstract:
  Recent research into the UK construction industry has identified various
 drivers for change and prominent among these is the need for better client
 leadership. The aim of this research was to examine the role of the client
 in securing a greater degree of supply chain integration. It used three
 diverse case studies to examine the association between clients, the
 environmental factors that affect their businesses, the procurement
 decisions made and the level of supply chain integration that can be
 achieved. The results of this research provide independent empirical
 support for some of the recommendations of the recently released
 Accelerating Change report and some practical amplification. Clients are
 shown to be key drivers of performance improvement and innovation and are
 the most significant factor in achieving integration in the supply chain. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 193-201 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Clients, environment, procurement, supply chain and integration, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000201394 
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Author-Name: A. A. D. A. J. Perera 
Author-X-Name-First: A. A. D. A. J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Perera 
Author-Name: K. Imriyas 
Author-X-Name-First: K. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Imriyas 
Title: An integrated construction project cost information system using MS Access&#x2122; and MS Project&#x2122; 
Abstract:
  The integration of time and cost management of construction projects has
 been recognized as the most effective way for close management. However,
 it has not been effectively used due to the presence of a large quantity
 of data with many complex interrelationships. Advanced software using
 current state-of-the-art could be developed to solve this problem.
 Nevertheless, construction organizations, especially those of small to
 medium size, cannot afford to procure such software due to the high cost
 involved in development and training. Probably, the maximum capability of
 small to medium size contractors is to purchase general applications -
 spreadsheet, database, etc. - and general time planning software. Thus, a
 computer solution for an existing problem using general software will have
 a higher potential for application. In this context, research was
 undertaken to establish the feasibility of the use of MS Access&#x2122;
 and MS Project&#x2122; to provide an integrated time and cost management
 information system encompassing estimating, scheduling, cost control,
 resource monitoring and costing, and financial control. First, through a
 literature review, documentary search in contractor organizations and
 interviews of professionals, the requirements of such a system were
 identified. Second, detail procedures were established by use of standard
 system design procedures. Third, a data modelling was developed and a
 relational database was established with data transfer mechanism between
 database and time planning software. The research proved that an effective
 integrated project cost management system could be developed using MS
 Project&#x2122; and MS Access&#x2122; as an economical solution for small
 to medium construction organizations. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 203-211 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Integrated cost management, DBMS, time planning software, management information system, 
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Author-Name: Qiping Shen 
Author-X-Name-First: Qiping 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shen 
Author-Name: Heng Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Heng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Author-Name: Jacky Chung 
Author-X-Name-First: Jacky 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chung 
Author-Name: Pui-Yee Hui 
Author-X-Name-First: Pui-Yee 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hui 
Title: A framework for identification and representation of client requirements in the briefing process 
Abstract:
  The briefing process is critical to the successful delivery of
 construction projects. Although a number of briefing guides have been
 developed, attempting to address the problems of briefing, they are often
 criticized as being too general and implicit. This paper describes a
 structured framework for identifying and representing client requirements
 (CRs) in the briefing process. It integrates the value management (VM)
 methodology with function analysis system technique (FAST) and functional
 performance specification (FPS) to enable the client organization and
 project team to systematically identify, clarify and clearly represent CRs
 in the briefing process. It comprises four interrelated phases:
 preparation, information, analysis and evaluation. This paper starts with
 a critical review of previous work in briefing and function analysis,
 followed by an introduction to the research methodology and detailed
 illustration of the proposed framework. The use of this framework can
 facilitate and lead to systematic identification and clarification of
 client requirements and the formation of a more precise and explicit
 representation of these requirements. The limitations of the approach are
 also discussed in the paper. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 213-221 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Briefing, value management, client requirements, function analysis, functional performance specification, 
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Author-Name: Nicola Costantino 
Author-X-Name-First: Nicola 
Author-X-Name-Last: Costantino 
Author-Name: Roberto Pietroforte 
Author-X-Name-First: Roberto 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pietroforte 
Title: Production arrangements by US building and non-building contractors: an update 
Abstract:
  The paper presents the results of the first phase of a long-term study
 that addresses the determinants of the production arrangements by US
 building (commercial and residential construction) and non-building
 contractors (transportation, environmental and industrial construction).
 Empirical and census data are used to understand the subcontracting and
 self-performance practice of the considered contractors. The significant
 differences in their production arrangements are explained in terms of
 range of technological requirements and their relative importance within
 undertaken projects. Building contractors tend to subcontract much of
 their production, because of the relatively wider range of technological
 inputs of building projects and liability concerns. On the contrary,
 non-building contractors self-perform much of their production, because of
 the relatively narrower range of technological inputs of their projects
 and higher fixed investments in dedicated assets. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 231-235 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: US construction industry, subcontracting, self-performance, building contractors, non-building contractors, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190310001649083 
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Author-Name: Shou Qing Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Shou Qing 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Author-Name: Mohammed Fadhil Dulaimi 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohammed Fadhil 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dulaimi 
Author-Name: Muhammad Yousuf Aguria 
Author-X-Name-First: Muhammad Yousuf 
Author-X-Name-Last: Aguria 
Title: Risk management framework for construction projects in developing countries 
Abstract:
  It is important to manage the multifaceted risks associated with
 international construction projects, in particular in developing
 countries, not only to secure work but also to make profit. This research
 seeks to identify and evaluate these risks and their effective mitigation
 measures and to develop a risk management framework which the
 international investors/developers/contractors can adopt when contracting
 construction work in developing countries. A survey was conducted and
 twenty-eight critical risks were identified, categorized into three
 (country, market and project) hierarchical levels and their criticality
 evaluated and ranked. For each of the identified risks, practical
 mitigation measures have also been proposed and evaluated. Almost all
 mitigation measures have been perceived by the survey respondents as
 effective. A risk model, named Alien Eyes' Risk Model, which shows the
 hierarchical levels of the risks and the influence relationship among the
 risks, is also proposed. Based on the findings, a qualitative risk
 mitigation framework was finally proposed which will benefit the risk
 management of construction project in developing countries. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 237-252 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Risk management, risk identification, risk mitigation, risk model, international construction project, developing countries, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619032000124689 
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Author-Name: H. Giritli 
Author-X-Name-First: H. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Giritli 
Author-Name: G. Topcu Oraz 
Author-X-Name-First: G. Topcu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Oraz 
Title: Leadership styles: some evidence from the Turkish construction industry 
Abstract:
  The construction industry provides an interesting research alternative to
 other sectors because of its unique characteristics. For this reason, this
 paper aims to explore and compare the leadership styles of managerial
 personnel in the construction industry. The study focuses on the empirical
 evaluations of the similarities and differences in leadership styles of
 construction professionals. A managerial-style questionnaire is developed
 based on the review of relevant literature. Questionnaire data obtained
 from 43 respondents show that the authoritative style is more frequently
 performed than all other styles. Results also indicate differences in
 terms of gender and managerial hierarchy. Implications of the results are
 discussed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 253-262 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Leadership, construction industry, Turkey, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190310001630993 
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Author-Name: S. L. Tang 
Author-X-Name-First: S. L. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tang 
Author-Name: Raymond Aoieong 
Author-X-Name-First: Raymond 
Author-X-Name-Last: Aoieong 
Author-Name: Syed Ahmed 
Author-X-Name-First: Syed 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ahmed 
Title: The use of Process Cost Model (PCM) for measuring quality costs of construction projects: model testing 
Abstract:
  A 'Process Cost Model (PCM)' approach has been proposed previously
 (Aoieong et al., 2002) for measuring the quality costs of construction
 projects. The PCM is proposed because the traditional models on PAF
 (prevention, appraisal and failure) quality costs have been found to be
 unsuitable for the construction industry, although they may be successful
 in the manufacturing industry. The focus of PCM, unlike PAF model, is no
 longer on capturing the total quality costs of an entire project but the
 quality costs of a particular process. It is simple and more feasible to
 be applied in construction projects and is in line with the 'process
 approach' and 'continual improvement' concepts of the latest (year 2000)
 version of the ISO 9000 quality management system, which is a step closer
 to Total Quality Management (Aoieong and Tang, 2002). The current paper
 describes two case studies using the PCM to capture quality costs on two
 construction projects. The case studies reveal that the PCM is feasible,
 practicable and easy to use. It is also possible to use the model to
 achieve 'continual improvement' by referencing the quality costs of a
 particular construction process. The Process Cost Model (PCM) is therefore
 a better model than the traditional PAF model for application in the
 construction industry for measuring quality costs. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 263-275 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Process cost model, PCM, PAF, quality, costs, construction, processes, TQM, Hong Kong, 
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Author-Name: Low Sui Pheng 
Author-X-Name-First: Low Sui 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pheng 
Author-Name: Jiang Hongbin 
Author-X-Name-First: Jiang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hongbin 
Title: Estimation of international construction performance: analysis at the country level 
Abstract:
  The measurement or estimation of the degree of internationalization of
 multinational corporations (MNCs) remains lacking although many studies
 have been completed on MNCs in the construction industry. Dunning's
 Eclectic Paradigm suggests that the determinants of internationalization
 depends on the ownership (O), locational (L) and internalization (I)
 advantages of a firm. Another important factor relates to the involvement
 of a firm among specialized fields in the construction industry, i.e. the
 specialty (S) advantages. This paper proposes the OLI+S model for
 measuring/estimating the internationalization process of construction
 MNCs, according to nationalities, using the following ratios: O-IRTR,
 L-IBD, I-OMS and S-ISF. Major players in the international construction
 market were analysed using these ratios. The OLI+S model shows that
 construction MNCs from different nationalities demonstrated different
 patterns in the internationalization process depending on their business
 strategies, indigenous market situations, historical factors, etc. among
 others. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 277-289 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: internationalization, construction, ownership, locational, internalization, specialty, nationalities, 
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Author-Name: Paul Goodrum 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Goodrum 
Author-Name: Manish Gangwar 
Author-X-Name-First: Manish 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gangwar 
Title: The relationship between changes in equipment technology and wages in the US construction industry 
Abstract:
  The US construction industry has witnessed a drop in real wages since
 1970. The decline in real wages may be attributed to a combination of
 socio-economic factors like migrant labourers, fringe benefits, safety
 procedures, union membership and worker skills. Another factor that may be
 impacting construction real wages is technological changes over the past
 couple of decades, including technological changes in construction
 equipment. This paper examines the relationship between changes in
 equipment technology and changes in construction wages with the help of
 five factors of equipment technology change: control, energy, ergonomics,
 functionality and information processing. Furthermore, data from the US
 Bureau of Labor Statistics' Current Population Survey is used to examine
 the effects of computer usage on wages among US hourly workers in
 construction. The research findings show significant relations exist
 between changes in equipment control, functionality and information
 processing with wages among non-supervisory workers. Another finding
 indicated that although non-supervisory construction workers who use
 computers at work earn higher hourly wages, there was no added wage
 benefit after controlling for the effects of experience, education and
 age. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 291-301 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Construction, labour, equipment technology, wages, computer, 
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Author-Name: Alan Wild 
Author-X-Name-First: Alan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wild 
Title: Re-interpreting the Building Industry Communications Research Project 
Abstract:
  The archives of the Building Industry Communications Research Project
 (BICRP) 1963-66 are reviewed. Established by important construction
 interests, this project explored problems of co-ordination in UK
 construction. The research was undertaken by the Tavistock Institute of
 Human Relations. The archives record both an evolving appreciation of
 construction and the conflicts within the Communications Research
 Committee, which oversaw the research and represented construction and its
 dominant client, the public sector. The changing outer context and
 shifting interpretation of the researchers destabilized the BICRP. It
 became caught up in the turbulence of its environment, de-stabilizing the
 consensus which had led to the project. Schon's concept of the Situation,
 and systems ideas of under-boundedness and under-organization, underpin
 the re-interpretation and establish the current relevance of the BICRP.
 This exemplifies the recurring, institutional difficulties of UK
 construction. A suggestion for further inquiry is made including
 cross-cultural comparisons around themes of uncertainty and information. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 303-310 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Communications research, reinterpretation, situation, uncertainty, under-boundedness, 
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Author-Name: Kazunobu Minami 
Author-X-Name-First: Kazunobu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Minami 
Title: Whole life appraisal of the repair and improvement work costs of Post Office buildings in Japan 
Abstract:
  A complete enumerative study was made of the repair and improvement work
 costs of the 1255 general sorting post offices throughout Japan in 2000.
 This paper analyses the 2000 expenditure figures from both the national
 enumerative survey and the survey of the five post offices being monitored
 for twenty years after their completion. The results show that the average
 annual repair work cost is 665 yen per square metre, and the average
 annual improvement work cost is 4231 yen per square metre, which total an
 average annual cost of 4896 yen per square metre. The repair and
 improvement work cost reaches an accumulated total of around 50 000 yen
 per square metre 20 years after a building has been completed, and an
 accumulated total of around 250 000 yen per square metre 50 years after
 completion. After analysing the relationship between the rebuilding cycle,
 and rebuilding, repair and improvement costs, by changing the present
 rebuilding at age 40 to building additions at age 40 and rebuilding at age
 60, it became apparent that we could expect a significant reduction in
 facilities investment costs. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 311-318 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Whole life cost, post office, investment, repair, improvement, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619032000108254 
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Author-Name: Mei-Yung Leung 
Author-X-Name-First: Mei-Yung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leung 
Author-Name: S. Thomas Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: S. Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Author-Name: Sai-On Cheung 
Author-X-Name-First: Sai-On 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung 
Title: Measuring construction project participant satisfaction 
Abstract:
  Construction projects involve numerous stakeholders, and their
 satisfaction could directly influence the performance of subsequent
 projects. Driven by a desire to improve project success, the critical
 satisfaction factors pertinent to the construction management process
 should be identified. In this paper, an overall study regarding the
 behavioural management mechanisms amongst project participants is
 presented. Eleven behavioural management mechanisms are identified and 15
 hypotheses are established for this study. The concepts of satisfaction,
 project goals, various management mechanisms and their interrelationships
 are discussed and investigated in relation to construction projects. The
 results indicate that management mechanisms rather than particular project
 goal could directly affect the participant satisfaction.
 Cooperation/participation, task/team conflict and goal commitment are the
 critical factors influencing the final outcome (satisfaction) in the
 complicated management process. Moreover, conflict on the task amongst the
 participants is the moderation mechanisms for the relationship between
 goal commitment and participant satisfaction. There is a significantly
 positive relationship between commitment and satisfaction in construction
 project management, while high level of conflict is stimulated in the goal
 setting process amongst the participants. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 319-331 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Project management, participant satisfaction, conflict, commitment, co-operation/participation, 
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Author-Name: C. Y. Yiu 
Author-X-Name-First: C. Y. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yiu 
Author-Name: X. H. Lu 
Author-X-Name-First: X. H. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lu 
Author-Name: M. Y. Leung 
Author-X-Name-First: M. Y. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leung 
Author-Name: W. X. Jin 
Author-X-Name-First: W. X. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jin 
Title: A longitudinal analysis on the relationship between construction output and GDP in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  The relationship between construction output and economic growth has been
 well discussed by construction economists. Most of the previous studies
 found a positive correlation between gross domestic product (GDP) per
 capita and various measures of construction output. However,
 cross-sectional analysis was commonly adopted but longitudinal analysis
 has been called upon. Furthermore, recent research argued that non-linear
 relationship between GDP and construction output exists because of
 different stages of economic development in different countries. They
 explained the phenomenon by means of the change of the growth rates of
 construction output at different stages of economic development, but the
 argument has not yet been rigorously tested. With the availability of long
 time-series of data of Hong Kong construction industry, this paper
 attempts to test longitudinally the relationship between the real growth
 rate of construction output and the real growth rate of GDP. It was found
 that the growth rate of GDP led that of construction output, and as the
 growth rate of GDP increased, the growth rate of construction output was
 marginally diminishing. It agrees with the proposition that construction
 industry is relatively inefficient in productivity improvement and the
 accumulation of capital investment results in a marginally diminishing
 growth of construction output. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 339-345 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Hong Kong construction industry, construction growth, GDP growth, economic development, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000176465 
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Author-Name: Lam Yow Thim 
Author-X-Name-First: Lam Yow 
Author-X-Name-Last: Thim 
Author-Name: Chen Zonggui 
Author-X-Name-First: Chen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zonggui 
Title: The development of the construction legal system in China 
Abstract:
  China has been developing at an amazing speed since it carried out reform
 and open-door policy in 1978. Construction industry is playing a leading
 role in the rapid Chinese economic development. At the same time, China
 has also worked hard to encourage overseas investors to expand their
 investment in the construction industry. With its development over the
 years, China has established a legal system for governing construction
 activities. To participate in such a major market in the world, it is
 important to understand the legal system governing it and the impact of
 China's joining the World Trade Organization. The Chinese construction
 laws and practice are still very different from the international norm. If
 foreign participants are to make a success out of doing business in China,
 they must understand the Chinese way of life. Particularly, they must
 prepare to adapt to an environment where new rules are created as
 circumstances and situations change. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 347-356 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Construction laws, legal system, construction industry, China, foreign investment, foreign designers and contractors, World Trade Organization (WTO), 
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Author-Name: Nick Blismas 
Author-X-Name-First: Nick 
Author-X-Name-Last: Blismas 
Author-Name: William Sher 
Author-X-Name-First: William 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sher 
Author-Name: Antony Thorpe 
Author-X-Name-First: Antony 
Author-X-Name-Last: Thorpe 
Author-Name: Andrew Baldwin 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Baldwin 
Title: A typology for clients' multi-project environments 
Abstract:
  Construction management research and practice is dominated by a single
 project paradigm. This does not reflect the true nature of many
 construction clients who have large multi-project portfolios. Traditional
 single project management strategies are usually adopted for managing such
 portfolios - with limited success. The literature suggests that
 programmes, within portfolios, require different forms of management in
 order to optimize project delivery. In order to better understand these
 portfolios and thereby allow the exploration of new forms of management, a
 typology has been developed mapping out the various features of client's
 construction portfolios. The resultant typology provides a simple method
 for identifying the programme composition of a portfolio, highlighting the
 expected features of each programme type, and thereby directing management
 attention to the main aspects of each programme that can be optimized for
 efficiency. Six cases of client's construction project portfolios were
 studied using a highly structured, replication logic, case study
 methodology. A typology of clients' multi-project environments was
 developed and validated through literal and theoretical replication
 between cases. Three main types emerged as descriptive of programmes
 within client's construction portfolios: bounded programmes, target
 programmes and rolling programmes. The distinctive features of each type
 suggest that programme-specific approaches may be necessary for the
 successful delivery of projects within client's construction portfolios. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 357-371 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Case studies, multi-projects, portfolio, programmes, typology, 
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Author-Name: Michael Garvin 
Author-X-Name-First: Michael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Garvin 
Author-Name: Charles Cheah 
Author-X-Name-First: Charles 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheah 
Title: Valuation techniques for infrastructure investment decisions 
Abstract:
  Public infrastructure owners are increasingly soliciting BOT arrangements
 to deliver needed infrastructure facilities. Such arrangements potentially
 preserve a public owner's capital capacity for allocation to projects that
 cannot support themselves by essentially 'pulling' projects from the
 private sector. Before soliciting these arrangements, however, owners
 should independently evaluate a project's economic viability to fully
 appraise the issues and variables involved. Unfortunately, project
 analysts often apply evaluation methods without regard for their
 assumptions and limitations. A case study of a toll road project in the
 USA provides the basis for examining the assumptions behind both
 traditional and option valuation models. The case demonstrates the use of
 an option pricing model to augment traditional project evaluation by
 capturing strategic considerations, in this case the value of project
 deferment. The presentation illustrates that the selection of a valuation
 model depends critically upon the characteristics of a project's variables
 and that informed judgment remains an integral part of the decision-making
 process. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 373-383 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Valuation techniques, infrastructure investments, real options, risk neutrality, 
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Author-Name: M. Loosemore 
Author-X-Name-First: M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Author-Name: A. S. Y. Lam 
Author-X-Name-First: A. S. Y. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lam 
Title: The locus of control: a determinant of opportunistic behaviour in construction health and safety 
Abstract:
  Current research and practice in the field of risk management focus
 almost exclusively on the downside of risk, meaning that many
 opportunities for improved performance go unmissed. There is substantial
 evidence that opportunities demand a different management approach to
 problems and, that there is need to better understand this process.
 However, our understanding of opportunism has been hindered by the absence
 of research into the main forces that impede and drive opportunistic
 behaviour. This paper explores these forces and investigates one in
 particular - the locus of control (self perceived influence over
 decision-making). This investigation is conducted in a health and safety
 context because this is an area of particularly poor performance in the
 construction industry, where the locus of control is especially relevant.
 The paper concludes that the overall locus of control is high in relation
 to health and safety issues. However, there is considerable discrepancy in
 perceived levels of influence between different occupational, gender and
 ethnic groups, which need to be addressed if the industry is to improve
 its performance in this area. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 385-394 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Opportunity management, risk management, behaviour, locus of control, empowerment, health and safety, gender, culture, discrimination, 
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Author-Name: M. Y. L. Chew 
Author-X-Name-First: M. Y. L. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chew 
Author-Name: S. S. Tan 
Author-X-Name-First: S. S. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tan 
Title: A multivariate approach to maintenance prediction of wet areas 
Abstract:
  A regression model to predict the maintainability of wet areas was
 developed. The model was derived from comprehensive condition surveys,
 interviews with professionals and defect analysis of 96 buildings. The
 study showed that plumbing selection, access for fitting maintenance,
 material maintainability, usage and construction quality are the most
 significant parameters associated with the maintainability of wet areas. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 395-407 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Maintainability, wet area, multiple regression analysis, maintenance prediction model, 
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Author-Name: Helen Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Author-Name: Jasmine Lin 
Author-X-Name-First: Jasmine 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lin 
Title: Career, family and work environment determinants of organizational commitment among women in the Australian construction industry 
Abstract:
  A survey of women in the Australian construction industry was undertaken
 to examine the relationship between career, family and work environment
 variables on women's organizational commitment. Questionnaires were
 distributed to three hundred women in construction occupations and 109
 completed and usable questionnaires were returned. Career choice
 commitment, satisfaction with career progression, job involvement,
 supervisory support and perception of the organizational diversity climate
 were significantly correlated with respondents' organizational commitment.
 No demographic or family variables were correlated with organizational
 commitment. Neither did organizational commitment differ significantly
 between women with dependent children and childless women or women with
 non-dependent children. It is concluded that construction firms aiming to
 improve organizational commitment among female employees should ensure
 women have access to career development opportunities and ensure just
 processes are used in allocating organizational rewards. Construction
 firms are also recommended to implement diversity initiatives and educate
 employees, particularly supervisors, in supportive management for a
 diverse workforce. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 409-420 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Women, construction, work-family conflict, career, organizational commitment, 
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Author-Name: Jan Brochner 
Author-X-Name-First: Jan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Brochner 
Author-Name: Sara Rosander 
Author-X-Name-First: Sara 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rosander 
Author-Name: Fredrik Waara 
Author-X-Name-First: Fredrik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Waara 
Title: Cross-border post-acquisition knowledge transfer among construction consultants 
Abstract:
  Mergers and acquisitions among engineering consulting firms and other
 professional service organizations occur frequently. International
 acquisitions should pose challenges because of corporate and national
 barriers of culture. The purpose here has been to study the relative
 influences of technical and cultural heterogeneity on knowledge transfer
 in a post-merger situation where offices in two countries are involved. In
 2001, the UK-based WSP Group - providing management and consultancy
 services to the property, land and construction sectors - acquired J&W, a
 leading engineering consultancy firm in Sweden. Two technical disciplines,
 rail and contaminated land, were selected for this survey. Four offices,
 two in each country, participated with eight consultants in each place.
 The survey shows occasional, two-way knowledge exchange taking place 16
 months after acquisition. Face-to-face meetings, e-mail and technical
 business gatherings are perceived as the best transfer mechanisms. The
 presence of knowledgeable customers differs between disciplines and seems
 to explain differences between transfer patterns. Among metrics for
 knowledge transfer, the number of international joint projects is assigned
 the highest rank. Consequences for the choice of organization of knowledge
 transfer, as well as the measurement and communication of progress in
 knowledge transfer, are identified. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 421-427 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Engineering, culture, knowledge transfer, acquisitions, professional services, 
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Author-Name: Mohammed Kishk 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohammed 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kishk 
Title: Combining various facets of uncertainty in whole-life cost modelling 
Abstract:
  Estimates for various parameters in a whole-life costing (WLC) exercise
 are obtained from different sources each with its own level and type of
 uncertainty. A practical procedure is developed to handle statistically
 significant data and expert assessments within the same whole-life costing
 (WLC) model calculation. First, various methods used to combine random and
 subjective data are critically reviewed with emphasis on their suitability
 to WLC modelling. This is followed by the identification of an appropriate
 mathematical framework into which all information and data are transformed
 to a common representation making their integration a straightforward
 task. The proposed procedure is then implemented into a computational
 algorithm. The efficacy of the algorithm is explained in the context of a
 selected example application. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 429-435 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Fuzzy set theory, whole-life costing, uncertainty combination, 
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Author-Name: Florence Phua 
Author-X-Name-First: Florence 
Author-X-Name-Last: Phua 
Title: Modelling the determinants of multi-firm project success: a grounded exploration of differing participant perspectives 
Abstract:
  Existing approaches to multi-firm project success have been suggested as
 being overly normative and deductive. They can also be criticized for
 failing to accommodate the heterogeneous perspectives of respective
 participants in multi-firm projects that might be hypothesized
 intrinsically to differ by industry sector, size and other firm
 demographics. This research tests the extent to which the determinants of
 project success differ by sector, firm size and origin within the
 construction industry using an inductive, grounded approach to model
 building. Results confirm that project success factors differ
 significantly between project participants, and suggest the wider
 application of inductive methodologies to identify such heterogeneous
 factors. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 451-459 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Project success, determinants of project success, grounded approach, modelling, 
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Author-Name: C. S. Poon 
Author-X-Name-First: C. S. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Poon 
Author-Name: Ann Yu 
Author-X-Name-First: Ann 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yu 
Author-Name: L. Jaillon 
Author-X-Name-First: L. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jaillon 
Title: Reducing building waste at construction sites in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  The building industry is using a considerable amount of resources, but if
 the life cycle of the material on site is closely examined, it is
 generally known that there is a relatively large portion of the materials
 being wasted because of poor material control on building sites. The
 problem of material wastage is not an isolated issue on construction
 sites. It is also an environmental concern. Hong Kong is running out of
 both reclamation sites and landfill space for the disposal of construction
 & demolition (C&D) waste. Many resources can be conserved and the amount
 of C&D waste required to be disposed of should be greatly reduced if
 better management of materials is practiced on building sites. This paper
 reports on a recent study conducted in Hong Kong relating to material
 control on construction sites with high-rise multi-storey buildings. In
 the paper, the causes of building waste are identified and the wastage
 levels of various trades for public housing and private residential
 projects in Hong Kong are quantified. The role of material control in
 reducing building waste is then discussed in details under three headings,
 namely design, material procurement and handling, and site management and
 practices. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 461-470 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: building industry, construction waste, waste reduction, material control, Hong Kong, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000202816 
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Author-Name: Francis Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: Francis 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Author-Name: Hans Bjornsson 
Author-X-Name-First: Hans 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bjornsson 
Title: Using real option and decision analysis to evaluate investments in the architecture, construction and engineering industry 
Abstract:
  Many architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) professionals would
 like to use real option (RO) and decision analysis (DA) to evaluate
 alternatives in investment in the face of uncertainty. However, they have
 difficulty deciding which one to use and many are not aware of the subtle
 differences in assumptions and techniques between the two methodologies.
 We explain how DA and RO can be applied in complete and incomplete markets
 and what implicit assumptions we need to be aware of in each scenario.
 Through a toll road example, it is shown that, in a complete market, DA
 and RO give the same valuation regardless of the choice of the utility
 function. A formula is provided for pricing any investment in a complete
 market. The paper also discusses why the values calculated using DA and RO
 differ in an incomplete market and when DA is more appropriate than RO and
 vice versa. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 471-482 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Decision analysis, real option, investment evaluation, sequential decision-making, market, 
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Author-Name: S. Thomas Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: S. Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Author-Name: Sai On Cheung 
Author-X-Name-First: Sai On 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Author-Name: Toby Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: Toby 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Title: An integrated regression analysis and time series model for construction tender price index forecasting 
Abstract:
  Clients need to be informed in advance of their likely future financial
 commitments and cost implications as the design evolves. This requires the
 estimation of building cost based on historic cost data that is updated by
 a forecasted Tender Price Index (TPI), with the reliability of the
 estimates depending significantly on accurate projections being obtained
 of the TPI for the forthcoming quarters. In practice, the prediction of
 construction tender price index movement entails a judgemental projection
 of future market conditions, including inflation. Statistical techniques
 such as Regression Analysis (RA) and Time Series (TS) modelling provide a
 powerful means of improving predictive accuracy when used individually. An
 integrated RA-TS model is developed and its predictive power compared with
 the individual RA or TS models. The accuracy of the RA-TS model is shown
 to outperform the individual RA and TS models in both one and two-period
 forecasts, with the integrated RA-TS model accurately predicting (95%
 confidence level) one-quarter forecasts for all the 34 holdout periods
 involved, with only one period not meeting the confidence limit for
 two-quarter forecasts. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 483-493 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Cost estimate, integrated forecasting model, tender price index forecast, time series modelling, regression analysis, 
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Author-Name: Nuno Gil 
Author-X-Name-First: Nuno 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gil 
Author-Name: Iris Tommelein 
Author-X-Name-First: Iris 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tommelein 
Author-Name: Glenn Ballard 
Author-X-Name-First: Glenn 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ballard 
Title: Theoretical comparison of alternative delivery systems for projects in unpredictable environments 
Abstract:
  A project delivery process simulation is presented based upon empirical
 studies in the design-build environment of semiconductor fabrication
 facilities ('fabs'). The model captures key tasks and decisions in design,
 procurement and construction, as well as design criteria changes along the
 delivery of a R&D fab utility system. Simulation shows that to involve the
 specialty contractor from the project start on average expedites project
 delivery since it prevents delays caused by bidding and by contractors'
 unfamiliarity with the design product definition. Yet, in unpredictable
 project environments - environments in which design criteria are likely to
 change irrespectively of the project progress status - simulation reveals
 that the averages of construction rework and waste increase if design is
 prematurely frozen. Assuming that work methods do not change and design
 criteria remain uncertain, results indicate that a system that combines
 early contractor involvement with judicious postponement of the design
 start reduces the average duration of the fab utility delivery in relation
 to the expected duration if competitive bidding was used, with limited
 increase in the averages of construction rework and waste. Additional
 efficiency is gained when specialty contractors relax conservative
 assumptions on anticipated site conditions. An economic model uses
 simulation results to assess the tradeoffs between alternative project
 delivery systems for the case of R&D fabs. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 495-508 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Specialty contractor, simulation, change, postponement, facility delivery compression, 
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Author-Name: Chao-Hui Wu 
Author-X-Name-First: Chao-Hui 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wu 
Author-Name: Ting-Ya Hsieh 
Author-X-Name-First: Ting-Ya 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hsieh 
Author-Name: Wen-Lon Cheng 
Author-X-Name-First: Wen-Lon 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheng 
Author-Name: Shih-Tong Lu 
Author-X-Name-First: Shih-Tong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lu 
Title: Grey relation analysis of causes for change orders in highway construction 
Abstract:
  Change orders issued during the construction of the second national
 highway in Taiwan have been categorized depending on whether they
 originate from owner, design consultant, on-site contractor unit, or
 external parties. A total of 34 change order causes are found for this
 construction project. Grey relation analysis (GRA) was used in this study,
 and change orders in the second national highway construction project in
 Taiwan are characterized by the following conclusions: (1) poorly executed
 design drawings, policy changes and new management requirements are not
 important causes of change orders; and (2) more roadways should be
 designed as viaducts to avoid levying more land and negotiating with
 landowner. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 509-520 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Change orders, entropy method, Grey relation analysis, highway construction, Taiwan, 
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Author-Name: Linda Clarke 
Author-X-Name-First: Linda 
Author-X-Name-Last: Clarke 
Author-Name: Georg Herrmann 
Author-X-Name-First: Georg 
Author-X-Name-Last: Herrmann 
Title: Cost vs. production: disparities in social housing construction in Britain and Germany 
Abstract:
  The nature of the labour process in the British construction industry is
 different from that in Germany. The rationale of the British system is
 based on controlling costs through overseeing contract relations,
 themselves circumscribing a range of narrow, clearly defined and priced
 tasks. The production process has become secondary and production
 expertise restricted. In contrast, in Germany cost aspects are
 incorporated into, rather than separated from, the production system,
 built on the interaction of capital and labour and on a high level of
 production expertise. Employment relations rather than contract relations
 predominate and circumscribe a set of skills drawn from the potential of
 the labour force and dependent on broad-based vocational education. A
 detailed investigation of social housebuilding projects and the firms
 involved in Britain and Germany reveals the need for more skills, and a
 qualitatively different constellation of skills, professional and
 operative, in Britain. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 521-532 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Germany, housebuilding, skills, training, comparison, 
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Author-Name: Christopher Miller 
Author-X-Name-First: Christopher 
Author-X-Name-Last: Miller 
Author-Name: Gary Packham 
Author-X-Name-First: Gary 
Author-X-Name-Last: Packham 
Author-Name: David Pickernell 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pickernell 
Author-Name: Mark Mcgovern 
Author-X-Name-First: Mark 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mcgovern 
Title: Building for the future: the potential importance of the construction industry in Welsh economic development policy 
Abstract:
  Government aid offered to Wales, and largely spent on attracting foreign
 direct investment, has yet to provide tangible benefits in terms of
 relative economic prosperity and sustained job creation. The present
 policy focus is therefore now concerned with creating innovative solutions
 led by local individuals, firms and communities. New economic strategic
 aims and objectives have failed to attach significance to the potential
 importance of the construction sector in assisting this economic
 regeneration of regions and, in particular, the benefits that can be
 derived from the development of the small construction enterprise (SCE).
 It is argued that for the SCE to survive and grow, it is necessary both to
 acknowledge the role of small firms and to develop beneficial training
 packages. Moreover, it is imperative that such new initiatives engender an
 inclusive culture that meet the needs of all contracting parties and
 aspires to the notion of increased profitability for all. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 533-540 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Small construction enterprises, government policy, training and development, Wales, 
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Author-Name: Timothy Michael Lewis 
Author-X-Name-First: Timothy Michael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lewis 
Title: The construction industry in the economy of Trinidad & Tobago 
Abstract:
  The construction sector is generally one of the larger and more important
 sectors of a nation's economy. If economic policy is to achieve its
 desired objectives, it is necessary to have some understanding of how the
 economy will react to various changes that can be effected. Because the
 construction sector is large and responsive, it is a key sector for
 manipulating the economy and, hence, it is important to know what the role
 of the construction sector is in the economy. Some of the key issues here
 are the effect of changes in GDP on construction output and employment, as
 well as the effects of changes in money supply, inflation, expenditure on
 the public sector investment programme and the rate of approval of
 building plans. This paper sets out to see if there are relationships
 between these factors that justify further investigation and, as such,
 helps establish a research agenda for the industry, particularly in
 comparing developed and less-developed countries. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 541-549 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Trinidad & Tobago, GDP, employment, inflation, public sector investment programme, 
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Author-Name: Evia Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: Evia 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Author-Name: Robin Yip 
Author-X-Name-First: Robin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yip 
Title: Promoting sustainable construction waste management in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  Similar to many affluent cities found elsewhere in the world, Hong Kong
 is currently facing a great challenge to manage the wastes generated from
 its construction and demolition (C&D) activities that has wide-ranging
 impacts on the environment. To tackle this, the Hong Kong Special and
 Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government has signalled the required
 changes by sorting out the inert substances from C&D waste for reusing and
 recycling and using recycled building materials in construction through
 its role as both a construction client and contractor. The current
 practices and attitudes of local project participants towards C&D waste
 management were collected through questionnaires. A total of 69
 questionnaires were received: 61% of the respondents stated that their
 projects did not take any measures to collect and separate C&D wastes and
 64% of the projects did not use recycled building materials in
 construction. The prevailing problems of local construction industry are
 addressed through examinations of the constraints involved in improving
 C&D waste treatment and according to the results of the survey, to
 evaluate the practicability of increasing the capability and capacity of
 the industry to learn to be more sustainable. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 563-566 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Construction and demolition waste, sorting, recycling, 
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Author-Name: Bambang Trigunarsyah 
Author-X-Name-First: Bambang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Trigunarsyah 
Title: A review of current practice in constructability improvement: case studies on construction projects in Indonesia 
Abstract:
  The concept of constructability emerged in the late 1970s, evolved from
 studies into how improvement can be achieved to increase cost efficiency
 and quality in the construction industry. It is an approach that links the
 design and construction processes. The studies in the USA, UK and, later,
 in Australia have demonstrated that improved constructability has lead to
 significant savings in both cost and time required for completing
 construction projects. However, in implementing constructability
 improvement, it is important to consider the uniqueness of the
 construction industry in a specific country. To improve constructability
 in Indonesian construction projects, two main questions need to be
 answered: how is construction integrated into planning and design in
 existing practice and how can constructability be improved. Case studies
 indicate that the contractual relationships between the project team
 members determine the options for early involvement of construction
 personnel, and that the current constructability practices have had some
 positive impacts on project performance. In addition to a reduction in
 constructability problems, current constructability practices have enabled
 significant economic savings. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 567-580 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Constructability improvement, Indonesia, project performance, construction industry, 
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Author-Name: M. Y. L. Chew 
Author-X-Name-First: M. Y. L. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chew 
Author-Name: Nayanthara De Silva 
Author-X-Name-First: Nayanthara 
Author-X-Name-Last: De Silva 
Author-Name: S. S. Tan 
Author-X-Name-First: S. S. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tan 
Title: A neural network approach to assessing building facade maintainability in the tropics 
Abstract:
  A model was developed to assess the maintainability of facade using
 neural network techniques. Inputs were derived from comprehensive studies
 of 570 tall buildings (more than 12 stories) through detailed field
 evaluation and interviews with professionals in the whole building
 delivery process. Sensitivity analysis showed that the most significant
 factors associated with facade maintainability include the system
 selection, detailing, accessibility and material performance. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 581-594 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Maintainability, facade, risk, building defect, neural network, sensitivity analysis, 
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Author-Name: Man-Fong Ho 
Author-X-Name-First: Man-Fong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ho 
Author-Name: Derek Drew 
Author-X-Name-First: Derek 
Author-X-Name-Last: Drew 
Author-Name: Denny Mcgeorge 
Author-X-Name-First: Denny 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mcgeorge 
Author-Name: Martin Loosemore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Title: Implementing corporate ethics management and its comparison with the safety management system: a case study in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  A case study of one general contracting construction organization in Hong
 Kong was undertaken. The study illustrates the current state of corporate
 ethics management in the implementation of a corporate code of ethics. The
 overall process of developing the corporate code of ethics from planning
 to implementation was investigated. It was found that the corporate
 management of the organization that was studied adopted a laissez-faire
 approach in implementing its code at the project level. This means that
 there was no formal and unified cross-organizational plan for implementing
 the code at the project level. The methods of communicating the corporate
 code of ethics to the members of the project team were left to the
 discretion of the individual project manager. The research findings also
 showed that different project managers adopted different methods of
 communication to disseminate the corporate code of ethics to members of
 their project team. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 595-606 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: corporate ethics management, corporate code of ethics, implementation models for management systems, case study, communication methods, 
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Author-Name: I. M. Johnstone 
Author-X-Name-First: I. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Johnstone 
Title: Development of a model to estimate the benefit-cost ratio performance of housing 
Abstract:
  A simulation model based on classical population dynamics is developed to
 estimate the benefit-cost ratio performance of different typologies of
 housing with the purpose of identifying potential reductions in the total
 costs and hence resources used to sustain housing. A typical New Zealand
 dwelling constructed of lightweight timber framing is used as an example.
 Dwellings within the simulation model undergo periodic cycles of
 refurbishment based on best practices. When the simulated housing stock
 expands at the rate of 1.5% per year, an annual expenditure equivalent to
 the costs to construct one dwelling sustains the services provided by 26.7
 dwellings after adjustment for economic depreciation. This benefit-cost
 ratio performance improves by 32.4% when the housing stock is stationary.
 Further improvements of 5.3% can be achieved by deferring refurbishment
 and accepting a higher level of economic depreciation of dwelling
 services. The results of all scenarios indicate that structural systems
 with a service life of only 50 years should not be used unless the costs
 of such systems are substantially less than the costs of traditional
 structural systems and that lightweight timber framed dwellings should not
 be sustained well beyond a service life of 90 years. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 607-617 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: sustainability, housing stock, simulation model, benefit-cost ratio, 
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Author-Name: I-Tung Yang 
Author-X-Name-First: I-Tung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yang 
Author-Name: Photios Ioannou 
Author-X-Name-First: Photios 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ioannou 
Title: Scheduling system with focus on practical concerns in repetitive projects 
Abstract:
  The line of balance (LOB) method has long been used to model construction
 projects with repetitive units. Critics, however, indicate two major
 shortcomings of applying LOB in the construction industry: (1) it has not
 yet been adapted to numerical computation as readily as network methods;
 and (2) it relies on restrictive assumptions and therefore cannot treat
 the practical concerns concluded in this paper. To treat all the practical
 concerns and provide necessary calculation power, a new scheduling system
 is proposed: the Repetitive Scheduling Method (RSM) and its computerized
 implementation, Repetitive Project Planner (RP2). RSM includes necessary
 modelling elements (i.e. activity and relationship types) and a set of
 computational algorithm to calculate the start time of every activity as
 well as the minimum project duration. RP2 automatically calculates and
 generates RSM diagrams that are particularly useful in serving as a
 test-bed for project managers to perform what-if analyses for different
 crew utilization strategies. A real-life pipeline project is used to
 demonstrate the application of RP2 and to compare that with the critical
 path method (CPM) and traditional LOB models. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 619-630 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Repetitive project, work continuity, project management, what-if analysis, crew utilization strategy, 
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Author-Name: Patricia Carrillo 
Author-X-Name-First: Patricia 
Author-X-Name-Last: Carrillo 
Title: Managing knowledge: lessons from the oil and gas sector 
Abstract:
  Knowledge management (KM) is of increasing interest to a number of
 leading UK construction organizations. Companies are keen to find out what
 other organizations are doing both within the construction and other
 industry sectors. There are important lessons to be learned from Canadian
 oil and gas organizations on how they manage their knowledge. A case study
 is used to explore the KM activities of eight leading organizations and
 investigate the opportunities for construction organizations to adopt some
 of their ideas. Three areas are covered: KM strategy and implementation,
 people aspects of KM and metrics for KM performance. There are several
 potential lessons for UK organizations: the need for KM to be driven by
 senior management if it is to have any notable success; the use of
 people-centred techniques for sharing tacit knowledge and IT tools for
 sharing explicit knowledge; the importance of selling solutions to project
 teams to obtain employee support for KM; peer recognition has a more
 sustainable impact than financial reward; and KM measurement should be
 considered as a way of improving its impact, rather than justifying
 expenditure. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 631-642 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Knowledge management, construction, oil and gas sector, 
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Author-Name: David Lowe 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lowe 
Author-Name: Jamshid Parvar 
Author-X-Name-First: Jamshid 
Author-X-Name-Last: Parvar 
Title: A logistic regression approach to modelling the contractor's decision to bid 
Abstract:
  Significant factors in the decision to bid process are identified and a
 pro-forma to elicit a numerical assessment of these factors is developed
 and validated using the bid/no-bid decision-makers from a UK construction
 company. Using the pro-forma, data were collected from the collaborating
 company for historical bid opportunities. Statistical techniques are used
 to gain a better understanding of the data characteristics and to model
 the process. Eight variables have a significant relationship with the
 decision to bid outcome and for which the decision-makers are able to
 discriminate. Factor analysis is used to identify the underlying
 dimensions of the pro-forma and to validate functional decomposition of
 the factors. Finally, two logistic regression models of the decision to
 bid process are developed. While one model is ultimately rejected, the
 selected model is capable of classifying the total sample with an overall
 predictive accuracy rate of 94.8%. The results, therefore, demonstrate
 that the model functions effectively in predicting the bid/no-bid decision
 process. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 643-653 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Bidding, construction, decision-making, decision to bid, 
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Author-Name: John Rooke 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rooke 
Author-Name: David Seymour 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Seymour 
Author-Name: Richard Fellows 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fellows 
Title: Planning for claims: an ethnography of industry culture 
Abstract:
  Claims by contractors for additional payments have been identified by
 commentators as a major source of difficulty in the industry. Ethnographic
 research with industry members reveals some key features of planning
 practices that underlie such events. Claims are sometimes planned at
 tender stage and sometimes during the course of a project. One practice at
 tender stage is a pricing technique that minimizes the tender price while
 maximizing the out-turn cost of a contract by exploiting mistakes in the
 bill of quantities. Another is the programming of work to maximize its
 vulnerability to delay. More reactive techniques may be employed during
 the course of the project, often to make up for an unanticipated increase
 in costs. These and other similar practices may be reported as features of
 an integrated culture, defined in such a way as to encompass activity and
 reject Cartesian dualism. The unique adequacy requirements of methods are
 suitable criteria for the evaluation of such reports. The claims culture
 arises from economic conditions in the industry, which include low entry
 barriers and competitive tendering. However, removal of these conditions
 alone cannot guarantee that the practices will cease. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 655-662 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Procurement, claims management, organizational culture, ethnography, ethnomethodology, 
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Author-Name: Chi Sun Poon 
Author-X-Name-First: Chi Sun 
Author-X-Name-Last: Poon 
Author-Name: Ann Tit Wan Yu 
Author-X-Name-First: Ann Tit Wan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yu 
Author-Name: Sze Wai Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: Sze Wai 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Author-Name: Esther Cheung 
Author-X-Name-First: Esther 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung 
Title: Management of construction waste in public housing projects in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  Waste management in the building industry in Hong Kong has become a major
 environmental issue in recent years. Of particular concern is the
 increasing amount of construction and demolition (C&D) waste being dumped
 at landfill sites. Greater consideration must be given to waste generation
 and management at the planning stage of a building development to reduce
 wastage levels. The causes and quantities of building construction waste
 generated on public housing building sites in Hong Kong have been
 analysed. Five public housing construction sites were selected for the
 study by regular site visits. Timber boards used in formwork were the most
 significant waste type requiring disposal followed by waste derived from
 wet trades. Waste generation could be significantly reduced by the use of
 precasting and system formworks. The major causes of wastes were improper
 preparation and handling, misuse, and incorrect processing. In general,
 little on-site waste sorting was carried out. Appropriate planning
 including the preparation of a detailed waste management plan is essential
 for effective waste minimization. At the construction stage, better house
 keeping and more vigorous on-site sorting of inert from non-inert
 materials are necessary. Waste indices calculated from waste monitoring
 data should be publicized and used for future waste estimations. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 675-689 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Hong Kong, Construction Waste, Waste Recycling, Waste Management Plan, On-site Sorting, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000213292 
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Author-Name: Gerhard Kreitl 
Author-X-Name-First: Gerhard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kreitl 
Author-Name: Wolfgang Oberndorfer 
Author-X-Name-First: Wolfgang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Oberndorfer 
Title: Motives for acquisitions among engineering consulting firms 
Abstract:
  Many empirical studies across various industry sectors show a high
 failure rate of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), suggesting that this
 instrument of corporate development is rather risky. Since engineering
 consulting firms usually have a low tangible asset base as well as good
 educated and highly mobile professionals, carrying out an M&A transaction
 in this particular service sector creates an even higher risk. It is
 evident from the relevant construction and engineering literature that a
 large number of engineering consulting firms engage in M&A for their
 corporate development. Owing to the uniqueness of that service sector
 combined with the high failure rate of M&A, a survey among the top 100
 engineering consulting firms in Europe was conducted to investigate the
 motives behind M&A transactions. Findings suggest that diversification
 into new service/client markets as well as the penetration into new
 geographic markets were the most important motives. Further, increasing
 the firm's market share and the acceleration of growth were the next most
 popularly rated motives, while tax reasons or spending the firm's excess
 cash were both seen as relatively unimportant motives. The results show
 that - compared to other industry sectors - engineering consulting firms
 had some very different motives or another emphasis was placed on those
 motives when conducting an M&A transaction. Results also show that some
 motives were just as important for engineering consulting firms as for
 firms of other industry sectors, for example the increase of market share
 or the acceleration of firm growth. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 691-700 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Mergers And Acquisitions, Motive, Engineering, Consulting Firm, Europe, 
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Author-Name: Mei-Yung Leung 
Author-X-Name-First: Mei-Yung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leung 
Author-Name: Alice Chong 
Author-X-Name-First: Alice 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chong 
Author-Name: S. Thomas Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: S. Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Author-Name: Michael Cheung 
Author-X-Name-First: Michael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung 
Title: Demystifying stakeholders' commitment and its impacts on construction projects 
Abstract:
  Construction projects are typified by the involvement of a number of
 participants. Each project team member has his/own expertise, and would
 contribute towards the success of the project. However, since their inputs
 are often interdependent, conflicts may arise in some circumstances. This
 is particularly evidenced when they are working within limited resources
 in terms of time and budget. One cannot expect a project team to attain
 the necessary synergy when common goals are not being visualized or
 observed. To improve the implementation performance of construction
 projects, it is necessary to investigate the goal commitment amongst
 temporary project team members. This research study aims to investigate
 the impacts of commitment amongst major project stakeholders. The results
 indicate that high affective commitment induces high performance and
 satisfaction, while the continuous commitment provokes intention to quit. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 701-715 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Commitment, Performance, Satisfaction, Intention To Quit, Turnover, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000300736 
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Author-Name: Low Sui Pheng 
Author-X-Name-First: Low Sui 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pheng 
Author-Name: Hongbin Jiang 
Author-X-Name-First: Hongbin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jiang 
Author-Name: Christopher Leong 
Author-X-Name-First: Christopher 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leong 
Title: A comparative study of top British and Chinese international contractors in the global market 
Abstract:
  While British contractors have one of the longest history and experience
 in the international construction market, Chinese contractors are relative
 newcomers where the global market is concerned. This study compares the
 performance of top British and Chinese contractors based on the OLI+S
 model, which incorporates the ownership (O), locational(L),
 internalization (I) and specialty (S) factors. The study suggests that the
 international involvement of top British contractors has declined from a
 peak in 1996, while that of the top Chinese contractors has grown steadily
 since the 1980s. All the OLI+S advantages of top British construction
 firms were higher than those of their Chinese counterparts even though the
 number of Chinese construction firms ranked in the top 225 international
 contractors by the US-based Engineering News Record was higher than that
 of the British firms. This study further recommends that the
 internalization and specialty advantages of top British firms and some of
 the ownership advantages of top Chinese firms may provide them with
 opportunities to work together in many areas. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 717-731 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: International Construction, Firms, Performance, Great Britain, China, 
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Author-Name: H. S. Robinson 
Author-X-Name-First: H. S. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Robinson 
Author-Name: P. M. Carrillo 
Author-X-Name-First: P. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Carrillo 
Author-Name: C. J. Anumba 
Author-X-Name-First: C. J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Anumba 
Author-Name: A. M. Al-Ghassani 
Author-X-Name-First: A. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Al-Ghassani 
Title: Developing a business case for knowledge management: the IMPaKT approach 
Abstract:
  There is a wealth of literature on the role of knowledge management (KM)
 in business improvement. Those with responsibility for implementing KM in
 organizations are often required to demonstrate its benefits. The need to
 convince senior management and other stakeholders about the business
 benefits is increasingly recognized as crucial in justifying a KM strategy
 and the resources to support its implementation. A three-stage approach
 (the IMPaKT framework) - underpinned by an industry survey and case study
 findings - is presented for developing a business case for KM. The
 framework facilitates: (1) an understanding of the strategic context of
 business problems and their knowledge management implications; (2) the
 planning and alignment of KM strategy to address business problems or
 objectives; and (3) an evaluation of the impact of KM on business
 performance in terms of effectiveness and efficiency. Key findings based
 on industrial application and further development of the framework are
 discussed. Evaluation shows that the framework could significantly
 facilitate the implementation of a KM strategy in construction
 organizations. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 733-743 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Knowledge Management, Business Performance, Construction Organizations, 
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Author-Name: Felipe Vazquez 
Author-X-Name-First: Felipe 
Author-X-Name-Last: Vazquez 
Author-Name: Stephen Allen 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Allen 
Title: Private sector participation in the delivery of highway infrastructure in Central America and Mexico 
Abstract:
  A case study of private sector involvement in the provision of a roadway
 infrastructure network reviewed negative experiences in Mexico between
 1989 and 1995. The aim of this case study was to identify improvements
 that must be considered for successful private sector participation on
 future transport infrastructure projects. The recommendations presented
 were developed as a result of a review of research and practice in Mexico,
 and in both developed and developing countries around the world where the
 private sector has been involved in the delivery of highway
 infrastructure. Key findings relate to the need for integrated
 infrastructure planning; the bundling of concession projects and possible
 use of shadow tolls to make them attractive to the private sector; and,
 the implementation of more robust financial models in developing
 countries. These findings have a broader applicability than highways in
 Central America and may relate to a variety of projects in other
 developing countries. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 745-754 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Integrated Transport Infrastructure, Private Sector Participation, Private Finance, Central America, 
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Author-Name: Rina Hayane Sumardi 
Author-X-Name-First: Rina Hayane 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sumardi 
Author-Name: Kwabena Asomanin Anaman 
Author-X-Name-First: Kwabena Asomanin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Anaman 
Title: Aggregate efficiency analysis of resource use and demand for labour by the construction industry in Brunei Darussalam 
Abstract:
  The construction industry is the third largest contributor to the gross
 domestic product (GDP) in Brunei Darussalam, the wealthiest Muslim country
 in the world based on per capita GDP. The construction industry in Brunei
 has been in a crisis since the Asian financial crisis of 1998 and the
 subsequent collapse in the same year of the Amedeo Company, the largest
 company dealing with construction-related business in Brunei. The
 objectives of this study are to gauge the overall aggregate level of
 inefficiency of the industry and to analyse the factors affecting
 aggregate labour demand in the industry. Econometric analysis, based on
 secondary time-series data of the construction industry from 1971 to 2001,
 was the main route used to fulfil these objectives. The technical
 inefficiency of the construction industry was undertaken using a
 stochastic frontier production function analysis. The results indicated
 that overall technical inefficiency of the industry was about 26.6%. The
 short-run demand for labour in the construction industry was estimated
 based on time-series secondary data using a partial expectation model.
 This particular analysis showed that construction firms were only getting
 about half of the desired increase in the workers that they wanted to
 employ. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 755-764 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Brunei, Construction Industry, Economics Of Resource Use, Efficiency Analysis, Labour Demand, Southeast Asia, Stochastic Frontier Production Function, 
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Author-Name: Viggo Nordvik 
Author-X-Name-First: Viggo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nordvik 
Author-Name: Kim Robert Lis&#xf8; 
Author-X-Name-First: Kim Robert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lis&#xf8; 
Title: A primer on the building economics of climate change 
Abstract:
  Climate change will entail new conditions for the construction industry.
 Knowledge about the implications of climate change on the built
 environment will be of the utmost importance to the industry in years to
 come. A building is a 'long lasting' durable asset that is changed over
 time due to exogenously imposed strains and by actions. The built
 environment has an expected lifetime varying from 60 to more than 100
 years. Hence, the building economics of climate change should be treated
 within a dynamic analytical framework that explicitly allows for changes
 in the information sets over time. The building stock of the future
 consists of the building stock of today and of new construction. In the
 future, parts of the present building stock will be adapted to changes in
 the environment, while some parts will be kept as they are. Analysis of
 how building stock is affected by future climate change should handle this
 diversity. This can be done through the use of a putty-clay model.
 Uncertainty of what kind of climate regimes will prevail in the future
 enhances the profitability of actions that increase future flexibility.
 Hence, the real option approach to building economics is utilized. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 765-775 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Building Economics, Global Warming, Climate Change, Putty-clay, Real Options, Building Stock, Building Enclosure Performance, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000213256 
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Author-Name: Stephen D. Pryke 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pryke 
Title: Analysing construction project coalitions: exploring the application of social network analysis  
Abstract:
	      The construction industry is currently in transition as a
 result of innovations in procurement and project management approaches, in
 particular, the utilization of supply chain management, and technology or
 work clusters in the context of partnering relationships between project
 coalition actors and the client organization. These new strategies require
 an analytical method that deals with actor interdependence and provides an
 appropriate level of detail and quantitative data in relation to the
 non-linear, complex, iterative and interactive process that construction
 projects comprise. The construction project is conceptualized as a number
 information exchange networks, classified according to the principal
 project functions and supported by performance incentive and contractual
 relationship networks. The point centrality of the project actors within
 these various networks provides quantitative data and graphical
 representation of the governance of construction projects and the changes
 brought about by innovations in procurement and project management
 techniques. Social network analysis (SNA) provides an important new
 quantitative approach in the comparative analysis of procurement and
 project management of construction projects. SNA enables traditional
 project coalition management approaches to be compared with those
 associated with innovative management approaches. Quantitative analysis
 relates to the appropriateness and effectiveness of both financial
 incentives and contractual conditions involved in the governance of
 construction projects. 	 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 787-797 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000206533 
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Author-Name: Chi Sun Poon 
Author-X-Name-First: Chi Sun 
Author-X-Name-Last: Poon 
Author-Name: Ann Tit Wan Yu 
Author-X-Name-First: Ann Tit Wan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yu 
Author-Name: Siu Ching See 
Author-X-Name-First: Siu Ching 
Author-X-Name-Last: See 
Author-Name: Esther Cheung 
Author-X-Name-First: Esther 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung 
Title: Minimizing demolition wastes in Hong Kong public housing projects  
Abstract:
	      Being one of the major housing developers in Hong Kong, the
 Hong Kong Housing Authority (HA) carries out a large number of
 construction and demolition projects. As a result, a large amount of
 construction and demolition waste is produced. As for demolition projects,
 demolition wastes usually contain a large amount of reusable materials. If
 sorted out properly, these materials could be better reused or recycled.
 Two case studies have been carried out on public housing projects to
 quantify the recovery rates of various types of demolition wastes in
 demolition projects and to assess the implementation of on-site sorting
 requirements. The current practices of demolition contractors in Hong Kong
 mainly focus on the working procedures and waste generation during the
 main demolition stage and sorting of waste is difficult due to cross
 contamination although on-site sorting has been stated as a requirement in
 the contract. The demolition method statement should include working
 details of both the salvaging and the demolition stages to affect waste
 sorting and recycling. Selective demolition should be considered to
 further improve the waste recycling rate but there is a need to develop
 recycling markets to provide outlets for the collected recyclables.	    
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 799-805 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000213283 
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Author-Name: Adrian J Bridge 
Author-X-Name-First: Adrian J 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bridge 
Author-Name: Clem Tisdell 
Author-X-Name-First: Clem 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tisdell 
Title: The determinants of the vertical boundaries of the construction firm  
Abstract:
	      In the last few years, transaction cost economics has become
 a popular theory within the construction research community. This approach
 has been singularly applied as a means to explain and predict phenomena
 concerning the construction firm, including its vertical boundaries.
 However, this is at a time when the chief proponents of transaction costs
 are urging researchers to take a pluralistic stance in relation to the
 theory of the firm. The aim of this paper is to develop a pluralistic
 approach to the vertical boundaries of the construction firm. In order to
 achieve this, an integrative framework is described, based on the
 development of the <italic>efficient boundaries</italic> problem and the
 <italic>capabilities</italic> approach to vertical integration.
 Specifically, this framework draws on the complementary strengths of
 transaction cost economics and the resource-based view. It is concluded
 that the potential relative merits of theoretical pluralism, in terms of
 the vertical boundaries of the construction firm, are sufficient grounds
 to motivate empirical testing of the predictions associated with the
 integrative framework of vertical integration presented.	   
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 807-825 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190310001649038 
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Author-Name: Andr� G. Dor�e 
Author-X-Name-First: Andr� G. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dor�e 
Author-Name: Elsebeth Holmen 
Author-X-Name-First: Elsebeth 
Author-X-Name-Last: Holmen 
Title: Achieving the unlikely: innovating in the loosely coupled construction system  
Abstract:
	      Previous research suggests that a characteristic of the
 construction industry is a lack of technological innovation. Since this is
 seen as a problem, much theoretical development within construction
 management focuses on explaining the lack of innovation. Less effort has
 been expended on using such explanatory theories for investigating those
 rare exceptions in which construction firms succeed in the unlikely:
 successfully developing a new technology. This article makes use of the
 recently suggested framework by Dubois and Gadde. They describe the
 construction industry as a 'loosely coupled system' with four types of
 couplings, discuss why the particular mix of couplings in the construction
 system leads to a lack of innovation, and suggest types of couplings that
 construction firms should experiment with and change in order to boost
 innovation. A case study of a contractor developing a new technology is
 presented in terms of Dubois and Gadde's concepts and implications. The
 findings partly support and partly contradict their hypotheses. It seems
 that innovation is possible even if only a few of the existing couplings
 are changed. The most important changes relate to the tightening of
 intrafirm sequential inter-project couplings enabling learning from
 project to project, and contract-related couplings especially the
 design-construction interface. 	 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 827-838 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000190225 
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Author-Name: C.M. Tam 
Author-X-Name-First: C.M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tam 
Author-Name: Thomas K.L. Tong 
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas K.L. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tong 
Author-Name: Sharon L. Tse 
Author-X-Name-First: Sharon L. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tse 
Title: Modelling hook times of mobile cranes using artificial neural networks  
Abstract:
	      The hook times of mobile cranes are processes that are of
 non-linear and discrete nature. Artificial neural network is a data
 processing technique that lends itself to this kind of problem. Three
 common artificial neural network architectures - multi-layer feed-forward
 (MLFF), group method of data handling (GMDH) and general regression neural
 network (GRNN) - are compared. The results show that the GRNN model aided
 with genetic algorithm (GA) is most promising in describing the non-linear
 and discrete nature of the hook times. The MLFF model can also give a
 moderate level of accuracy in the estimation of hook travelling times of
 mobile cranes and is ranked second. The GMDH model is outperformed by the
 former two due to a less promising R-square.	       
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 839-849 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000202771 
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Author-Name: Javier C. Cuervo 
Author-X-Name-First: Javier C. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cuervo 
Author-Name: Low Sui Pheng 
Author-X-Name-First: Low Sui 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pheng 
Title: Global performance measures for transnational construction corporations  
Abstract:
	      The top transnational construction corporations (TCCs) are
 ranked according to their international revenues by the
 <italic>Engineering News Record</italic>. The amount or share of
 international revenues of a contractor however does not necessarily
 reflect the contractor's global performance. The geographic spread of
 works in different countries and regions of the world and the extent of
 liberalization or protection of markets do influence the global
 performance of TCCs. To account for these factors, new measures of
 <italic>global spread, global intensity</italic> and <italic>global
 intensity with domestic performance</italic> are proposed which measures
 the global performance of contractors. These measures of global
 performance were applied to the top 20 international contractors reported
 by the ENR. The ranking of the top 20 TCCs shifts when the new measures of
 global performance are applied to these companies. One salient finding is
 that not all TCCs belonging to the top five, in terms of international
 revenues, are truly global construction corporations based on new global
 performance indicators. A significant implication for future research work
 is to assess how managers of TCCs can transform global presence and
 performance, as reflected in these new measures, into global competitive
 advantages.	      
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 851-860 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190410001673562 
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Author-Name: Bambang Trigunarsyah 
Author-X-Name-First: Bambang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Trigunarsyah 
Title: Project owners' role in improving constructability of construction projects: an example analysis for Indonesia  
Abstract:
	      Constructability is an approach that links the design and
 construction processes, which can lead to significant savings in both cost
 and time required for completing construction projects. Improving
 constructability of construction projects is the responsibility of all
 project stakeholders: owners, designers and contractors. As the owners
 have the most authority in enforcing the implementation of
 constructability, the owners' awareness of the benefit of improved
 constructability is the most important. Project owners must be aware that
 the decisions that are made in the initial stages of planning and design
 are difficult and costly to change once construction begins. A
 questionnaire survey was used to gain information on the Indonesian
 construction project owners' understanding of constructability by
 assessing the current constructability practices and their impact on
 project performance. The study shows that project owners in Indonesia do
 have some understanding of the importance of constructability. However,
 the traditional approach to project delivery, which is the preferred
 method by most of them, limits their option for involving construction
 personnel in the pre-construction phases.	    
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 861-876 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190410001678107 
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Author-Name: Andrew R.J. Dainty 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew R.J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty 
Author-Name: Mei-I Cheng 
Author-X-Name-First: Mei-I 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheng 
Author-Name: David R. Moore 
Author-X-Name-First: David R. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Moore 
Title: A competency-based performance model for construction project managers  
Abstract:
	      The role of competency-based performance management is
 growing in significance in many industries and sectors. Unlike functional
 competences, which measure performance against predetermined minimum
 occupational standards, competency-based systems are founded on the key
 behavioural competencies that underlie superior levels of performance. In
 order to identify the key behaviours leading to performance excellence
 amongst construction project managers, in-depth behavioural event
 interviews were used in which managers were asked to recount critical
 management incidents, decisions and actions from which their behavioural
 competencies could be identified. By delineating the sample according to
 their performance against a range of role-based criteria, the competencies
 defining superior management performance were determined. Statistical
 techniques were then used to develop a model that can be used to predict
 likely employee performance, which was subsequently validated on a second
 criterion sample. The research identifies 12 core behavioural competencies
 that underpin effective project management performance, of which two -
 'composure' and 'team leadership' - were the most predictive. The paper
 explores the potential role and application of the framework in the drive
 for performance excellence within the industry, such as in selection,
 management development, succession planning, performance management and
 team deployment. It is argued that it offers an innovative alternative to
 normative micro-competence-based approaches that do little to engender
 performance excellence amongst the industry's key managers and
 professionals. 	 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 877-886 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000202726 
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Author-Name: Olabosipo Fagbenle 
Author-X-Name-First: Olabosipo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fagbenle 
Author-Name: Aderemi Adeyemi 
Author-X-Name-First: Aderemi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Adeyemi 
Author-Name: David Adesanya 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Adesanya 
Title: The impact of non-financial incentives on bricklayers' productivity in Nigeria 
Abstract:
  High productivity is regarded as a goal that ensures long-term survival
 of firms. In Nigeria's labour-intensive construction industry, firms are
 currently applying various non-financial incentive schemes aimed at
 improving operatives' productivity. A questionnaire survey involving the
 management and operatives of construction firms was conducted to determine
 the impact of these scheme on the productivity of bricklayers. The survey
 was complemented with on-site observation and measurement of bricklayers'
 output on 40 construction projects in order to determine the impact of
 non-financial incentive schemes on productivity. Comparative analysis of
 sites with and without incentives showed that non-financial incentive
 schemes significantly improved bricklayers' productive time and these
 schemes accounted for 6% to 26% of the variations in output between the
 two sets of sites on block laying and concreting activities measured. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 899-911 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Non-financial incentive, motivation, productivity improvement, bricklayers, Nigeria, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000241262 
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Author-Name: Florence Phua 
Author-X-Name-First: Florence 
Author-X-Name-Last: Phua 
Author-Name: Steve Rowlinson 
Author-X-Name-First: Steve 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rowlinson 
Title: Operationalizing culture in construction management research: a social identity perspective in the Hong Kong context 
Abstract:
  A prevailing trend of opinion in construction management research
 revolves around the importance of instilling a positive partnering culture
 in order to improve overall project performance. Indeed, the culture part
 of the equation has often been taken as a given and this has led to many
 normative and, at best, prescriptive claims about culture's consequences
 in terms of individual behaviours and practices. Despite this trend, no
 systematic empirical work has so far been undertaken to objectively
 operationalize or test the real effects of culture. This study aims to
 fill this research gap. Grounded in the social identity framework, this
 study proposes an alternative approach for operationalizing and examining
 culture's effects using data derived from 398 local and foreign senior
 managers from construction firms in Hong Kong. Results suggest that the
 relationships between culture and individual behaviours are far more
 complex than alluded to by simple normative generalizations. The study
 underscores an urgent need for future research to adopt a more
 comprehensive framework for defining and measuring culture in construction
 management research. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 913-925 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Culture, social identity theory, individualism-collectivism, co-operation, Hong Kong, 
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Author-Name: Sai On Cheung 
Author-X-Name-First: Sai On 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung 
Author-Name: Chi Ming Tam 
Author-X-Name-First: Chi Ming 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tam 
Author-Name: Vivian Tam 
Author-X-Name-First: Vivian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tam 
Author-Name: Kevin Cheung 
Author-X-Name-First: Kevin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung 
Author-Name: Henry Suen 
Author-X-Name-First: Henry 
Author-X-Name-Last: Suen 
Title: A web-based performance assessment system for environmental protection: WePass 
Abstract:
  In response to the increasing public concern over the effects of
 construction waste on the environment, a performance assessment system has
 been designed to provide an instant, online assessment of how well a
 construction site performs environmentally, e.g. measuring the level of
 pollution generated from a construction site. Through the use of both
 Internet and database technologies, it is possible to collect and present
 data that are essential for environmental management online. To achieve
 this, a set of environmental performance parameters was derived through a
 postal questionnaire survey and interviews with experts in the field. A
 conceptual framework was developed, of which the key components were:
 template, knowledge base, output data and benchmark group. In combination,
 these factors provide a system that enables speedy assessment and
 effective management of environmental performance on construction sites,
 hence prompt decisions can be made and corrective actions can be taken
 before potential hazards turn into real disasters. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 927-935 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Environmental protection, Internet, database, performance assessment, performance parameters, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000202843 
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Author-Name: S. L. Tang 
Author-X-Name-First: S. L. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tang 
Author-Name: K. C. Ying 
Author-X-Name-First: K. C. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ying 
Author-Name: W. Y. Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: W. Y. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Author-Name: Y. L. Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Y. L. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Title: Impact of social safety investments on social costs of construction accidents 
Abstract:
  Most contractors' financial losses associated with accidents, but not
 all, are also social costs. Some social costs are not incurred by
 contractors, but by society. Social costs of construction accidents have
 been gathered for years 1999-2001. The safety investments made by both
 contractors and society are also identified based on data assembled for
 these three years. These social costs and safety investments were
 identified from 119 construction projects involving 1414 accidents and
 from 18 government departments in Hong Kong. The data shows that there was
 an increasing trend in social safety investments and a decreasing trend in
 social costs of construction accidents from 1999 to 2001. During this
 period, for every extra $1 of social safety investments made, a reduction
 of $2.27 of social costs on construction accidents was achieved in Hong
 Kong. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 937-946 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Safety, costs, investments, social impact, construction, accidents, Hong Kong, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000226315 
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Author-Name: V. Chandra 
Author-X-Name-First: V. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chandra 
Author-Name: M. Loosemore 
Author-X-Name-First: M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Title: Women's self-perception: an inter-sector comparison of construction, legal and nursing professionals 
Abstract:
  The issue of gender in the construction industry has received
 considerable attention. However, most of the research has been from a male
 perspective and has considered how male perceptions of females act as an
 impediment to women's career progression. An understanding of women's
 self-perception is important because it helps to explain how women make
 sense of the barriers and challenges they face in a male dominated culture
 and how they seek to attain positive outcomes for themselves. A comparison
 of women in the construction industry with women in other male-dominated
 (legal) and female-dominated (nursing) industries reveals little variation
 in self perceptions. Indeed, women in the construction industry emerge
 relatively positively, with the highest overall level of self-esteem. This
 is encouraging and surprising, given the considerable evidence of
 significant barriers to entry and career progression for women in the
 construction industry, compared to other industries. It indicates that the
 construction industry is not a special case and that support strategies
 used in other industries are directly transferable, although the culture
 of the construction industry may make them more difficult to implement. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 947-956 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Professionals, gender, self, perception, equality, construction, nursing, lawyers, 
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Author-Name: Alexander Styhre 
Author-X-Name-First: Alexander 
Author-X-Name-Last: Styhre 
Author-Name: Per-Erik Josephson 
Author-X-Name-First: Per-Erik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Josephson 
Author-Name: Ingeborg Knauseder 
Author-X-Name-First: Ingeborg 
Author-X-Name-Last: Knauseder 
Title: Learning capabilities in organizational networks: case studies of six construction projects 
Abstract:
  Organizational learning is a key mechanism for adapting to changes in the
 organization's environment, sharing know-how and experiences, and for
 providing innovative solutions. Practices of organization learning are
 examined in six Swedish construction projects. In the Swedish construction
 industry, organization learning practices are in many cases underdeveloped
 and therefore mechanisms for sharing know-how, information, and
 experiences remain an organizational capability not fully exploited.
 Findings suggest that construction projects are primarily relying on
 informal and personal contacts rather than more formal reporting and
 computer-based management control systems. The implications for management
 in the industry are that new arenas wherein various professional groups
 can share knowledge and information would be beneficial for construction
 projects in terms of enabling for joint learning and a better use of the
 intellectual resources employed the project. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 957-966 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Organizational learning, construction project, networks, 
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Author-Name: Marcus Ahadzi 
Author-X-Name-First: Marcus 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ahadzi 
Author-Name: Graeme Bowles 
Author-X-Name-First: Graeme 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bowles 
Title: Public-private partnerships and contract negotiations: an empirical study 
Abstract:
  Despite the increasing popularity in the use of the public-private
 partnership concept as a procurement strategy, there have been reported
 cases of problems associated with the initial stages of the process in
 terms of unduly high bidding costs and pre-contract time overruns due
 mainly to the protracted nature of the negotiations. Empirical research
 conducted in the UK has focused on the extent of these pre-contract time
 and cost overruns. The key attributes of both the private sector consortia
 and the public sector organizations that have significant bearing on the
 efficiency of the pre-contract processes are: the nature and strength of
 the consortium, the quality of the technical proposals they produce for
 the bid, and the quality of their financial proposals. For the public
 sector organizations they are the organizational capabilities and
 technical capabilities. The financial capabilities of the public sector
 are ranked lowest in influencing the procurement process. Whilst there was
 broad agreement on the ranking of importance for the various descriptive
 attributes, differences between the two sectors are revealed relating to
 risk, previous experience, evaluation criteria in the bidding documents
 and effect of public opinion. A better understanding of what is important
 to each party in the negotiations is an important step in improving the
 PPP process. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 967-978 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Public-private partnerships, negotiation, consortium, public sector, procurement, 
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Author-Name: Patrick McCloughan 
Author-X-Name-First: Patrick 
Author-X-Name-Last: McCloughan 
Title: Construction sector concentration: evidence from Britain 
Abstract:
  For the first time, empirical estimates of concentration in the British
 construction sector are provided. The research adds value to published
 DETR/DTI data on the structure of British construction by applying a novel
 technique for estimating the concentration ratio proposed by McCloughan
 and Abounoori (MA) (2003). The MA method is applied because the data are
 grouped and simple summing of the largest market shares is not possible in
 this case. Results are provided on the trends in aggregate concentration
 (1971-99), concentration by main trades (1980-98) and concentration by
 specialist trades (1980-99). The first main finding is that aggregate
 concentration is low in British construction. This confirms the popular
 view, namely that construction is a fragmented sector, with the vast
 majority of private contractors operating at a small scale. The second
 main result is that concentration among main trades is also low. However,
 the same cannot be said of concentration among specialist trades - the
 third main result. The analysis shows that certain specialist trades
 (scaffolding specialists, asphalt and tar sprayers, constructional
 engineers, insulation specialists and demolition specialists) are
 relatively concentrated, even in the context of a national geographic
 market. These specialist trades experienced sharp rises in concentration
 in the latter half of the 1990s. The results suggest that the British
 construction sector is dynamic and comprises many diverse markets in terms
 of their levels and trends in concentration. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 979-990 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: construction, aggregate, market concentration, 
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Author-Name: Helen Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Author-Name: Valerie Francis 
Author-X-Name-First: Valerie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Francis 
Title: The work-life experiences of office and site-based employees in the Australian construction industry 
Abstract:
  A survey was conducted among employees of a large Australian construction
 firm. Comparisons were made between employees who differed by gender and
 work location. Male employees in site-based roles reported significantly
 higher levels of work to family conflict and emotional exhaustion than
 male employees who worked in the regional or head office. Site-based male
 employees were also less satisfied with their pay than male respondents
 who worked in the regional of head office. Few significant differences
 were found between women who worked in different locations. Neither were
 significant differences between men and women who worked in the same
 location reported. The results are explained in terms of women's tendency
 to work in administrative, secretarial or support services roles, which
 typically demand fewer hours. The paper concludes that the experiences of
 site-based construction employees, particularly men, warrant further
 attention to explore the sources of work-life imbalance and burnout. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 991-1002 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Keywords: Construction, work-family conflict, burnout, job satisfaction, social exchange, 
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Author-Name: A.H. BOUSSABAINE 				 
Author-X-Name-First: A.H. 
Author-X-Name-Last: BOUSSABAINE 				 
Author-Name: R.J. KIRKHAM 
Author-X-Name-First: R.J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: KIRKHAM 
Title: Simulation of maintenance costs in UK local authority sport centres 	 
Abstract:
	      The costs of building maintenance, particularly in
 high-demand public sector facilities, can account for a significant
 proportion of the whole life cycle costs. The ability to accurately
 predict these maintenance costs can provide an essential management tool
 during the operational stages. A thorough investigation of existing
 techniques and metrics to predict these costs provides the basis of this
 research, which proposes an innovative simulation-based approach to
 maintenance costs modelling in UK local authority sports buildings. The
 results obtained show that gross floor area, swimming pool size, and the
 number of users are the critical factors influencing maintenance costs in
 sport centre buildings. Probabilistic representations of these variables
 are used in a stochastic cost-forecasting model, which reveals that the
 Weibull distribution is suitable for representing the maintenance cost
 function. The results are validated through the application of the
 Kolmogrov-Smirnov test, the importance of this test, and the data
 pre-analysis used in the construction and validation of the input
 probability distributions, are also discussed. 	 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1011-1020 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2004.10800485 
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Author-Name: Eddie W. L. Cheng 
Author-X-Name-First: Eddie W. L. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheng 
Author-Name: Heng Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Heng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Title: Contractor selection using the analytic network process  
Abstract:
	      Contractor selection is one of the main activities of
 clients. Without a proper and accurate method for selecting the most
 appropriate contractor, the performance of the project will be affected.
 The multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) is suggested to be a viable
 method for contractor selection. The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) has
 been used as a tool for MCDM. However, AHP can only be employed in
 hierarchical decision models. For complicated decision problems, the
 analytic network process (ANP) is highly recommended since ANP allows
 interdependent influences specified in the model. An example is
 demonstrated to illustrate how this method is conducted, including the
 formation of supermatrix and the limit matrix. 	 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1021-1032 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000202852 
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Author-Name: Florence T. T. Phua 
Author-X-Name-First: Florence T. T. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Phua 
Title: The antecedents of co-operative behaviour among project team members: an alternative perspective on an old issue  
Abstract:
	      Poor project performance is generally attributed to a lack of
 co-operation between project participants. Much work is directed towards
 understanding the structural and organizational antecedents of
 co-operation, but little in understanding how socio-psychological factors
 affect individual co-operative behaviour. Using social identity theory,
 this study attempts to fill this research gap by arguing that individuals
 define their self-concepts through the organizations with which they
 identify and that these identity-based forces are the basis for the
 development of co-operative behaviour. Empirical findings using responses
 from 398 senior executives of construction firms substantiate this
 argument, as individuals with strong organizational identity are indeed
 more psychologically predisposed to behave co-operatively. There are
 grounds to propose that organizational identity should be used in
 conjunction with other tangible economic incentives as effective
 mechanisms for improving individual co-operation. Therefore, rigorous
 attempts by construction firms to foster such identity may prove fruitful
 to overall project performance. Further research is needed to explore how
 it may impact on other important aspects of co-operation such as decision
 making and problem solving processes within the construction industry.     
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1033-1045 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190310001649092 
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Author-Name: Reay-Chen Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Reay-Chen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Author-Name: Tien-Fu Liang 
Author-X-Name-First: Tien-Fu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liang 
Title: Project management decisions with multiple fuzzy goals  
Abstract:
	      In real-world situations, the project managers must handle
 conflicting goals that govern the use of the resources within
 organizations. These conflicting goals must are required to be optimized
 simultaneously by the project managers in the framework of fuzzy
 aspiration levels. The multiple fuzzy goals programming model proposed
 herein helps project managers to minimize project total costs, total
 completion time, and total crashing costs considering direct costs,
 indirect costs, contractual penalty costs, duration of activities and
 total budget constraint. A numerical example illustrates the feasibility
 of applying the proposed model to a project management decision problem.
 Consequently, the proposed model yields an efficient compromise solution
 and the decision maker's overall degree of satisfaction with determined
 multiple fuzzy goals values. Moreover, the proposed model effectively
 provides a systematic decision-making framework, enabling a decision maker
 to interactively modify the fuzzy data and model parameters until a
 satisfactory solution is obtained. The significant characteristics that
 differentiate the proposed model from the other models include flexible
 decision-making processes, multiple objective functions, and wide-ranging
 decision information.		
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1047-1056 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000241453 
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Author-Name: Linda Clarke 
Author-X-Name-First: Linda 
Author-X-Name-Last: Clarke 
Author-Name: Georg Herrmann 
Author-X-Name-First: Georg 
Author-X-Name-Last: Herrmann 
Title: Cost vs. production: labour deployment and productivity in social housing construction in England, Scotland, Denmark and Germany  
Abstract:
	      Labour deployment on representative large-scale housing
 projects is analysed to reveal distinct differences between England,
 Germany, Scotland and Denmark. In the light of the debates on
 convergence/divergence of HRM systems and qualitatively different
 production systems, the paper is apposite in demonstrating structural
 differences in the organization of the construction process, their
 implications for efficiency and productivity, and their impact on
 employment and contract relations, innovation and skills. The effects of
 the overriding cost rationale of the British system are illustrated in
 terms of labour deployment and the efficiency and productivity of the site
 construction process. Labour deployment is based on the rationale of
 extensive subcontracting, with main contractors providing the management
 and cost function whilst their productive capacity rests on subcontracting
 supply chains. The main contractor has come to specialize in two areas,
 costing and the management of the process. Subcontractors provide all
 production personnel and thus the production knowledge for carrying out
 the work packages and stages. On the continent, in contrast, the economic
 rationale is different, as main contractors do not depend nearly as much
 on the production capacity of subcontracting.		
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1057-1066 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Month: 12 
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Author-Name: Patrick T.I. Lam 
Author-X-Name-First: Patrick T.I. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lam 
Author-Name: Mohan M. Kumaraswamy 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohan M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kumaraswamy 
Author-Name: S.Thomas Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: S.Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Title: The use of construction specifications in Singapore  
Abstract:
	      Singapore announced its Construction 21 Blueprint in 1999,
 which included quality improvement as one of the many initiatives aimed at
 making the construction industry more competitive and efficient. This has
 culminated in the development of the National Productivity and Quality
 Specification (NPQS), which was meant to provide a benchmark of desirable
 quality standards for construction works in Singapore. A survey was
 carried out in late 2002 before the launch of the NPQS to investigate the
 use of specifications in the then Singapore construction industry. A
 representative cross section of samples was taken to include clients,
 consultants and contractors in both the public and private sectors. Whilst
 interestingly different perceptions of the respondents were captured, the
 survey results show that there is indeed scope for improvement from both
 the drafting and usage viewpoints. On the drafting side, lack of
 co-ordination, ambiguities, irrelevant clauses and inappropriate standards
 were the frequently cited problems. On the usage side, specifications were
 not used as rigorous as they should be for controlling quality of works on
 site. Clients, in particular, were concerned with the late approvals of
 alternative material proposals. These findings point to the need for extra
 care and attention on the preparation and use of specifications as
 important project control documents, which always form part of the
 contracts executed in Singapore.	   
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1067-1079 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000213265 
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Author-Name: Igal M. Shohet 
Author-X-Name-First: Igal M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shohet 
Author-Name: Monica Paciuk 
Author-X-Name-First: Monica 
Author-X-Name-Last: Paciuk 
Title: Service life prediction of exterior cladding components under standard conditions  
Abstract:
	      An empirical method was developed for the prediction of the
 service life of building components, based on an evaluation of their
 actual performance and on the identification of failure mechanisms
 affecting their durability. The service life of exterior components
 subjected to normal service conditions is predicted. Four types of
 exterior claddings are exemplified: cementitious mortar, synthetic
 rendering, ceramic mosaic, and wet-fixing stone cladding. The proposed
 prediction models yield high degrees of fit to the data
 (<italic>R</italic>		    -super-2 in the range of 0.86 to 0.93
 at a 0.0001 level of significance). Life cycle costs (LCC) analysis -
 following service-life prediction results - leads to the conclusion that
 maintenance and replacements costs account for 10-80% of initial capital
 costs. Synthetic rendering exhibited the highest LCC effectiveness,
 reflecting durability and low capital costs. The method can be used for
 planning preventive maintenance, evaluating economic implications of
 failures, and planning service life.	       
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1081-1090 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000213274 
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Author-Name: Helen Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Author-Name: Andrew Saunders 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Saunders 
Title: Occupational rehabilitation in the construction industry of Victoria  
Abstract:
	      A survey of construction companies' secondary disability
 management practices was undertaken in the state of Victoria, Australia.
 The results indicate that formal rehabilitation and return-to-work
 programmes and practices are not adopted in many companies. Smaller
 construction firms were less likely to have adopted formal programmes or
 practices than medium-to-large firms. In particular, construction
 companies reported difficulties in the provision of suitable alternate or
 light duties for workers returning to work following an injury. Most
 companies regarded disability management practices to have increased
 operating costs while yielding little or no benefit in terms of reducing
 lost workdays. Strategies to overcome some of these impediments to
 rehabilitation and return-to-work in construction are recommended.	    
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1091-1101 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 22 
Year: 2004 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000241426 
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Author-Name: Richard Kirkham 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kirkham 
Title: Re-engineering the whole life cycle costing process 
Abstract:
  The application of Whole Life Cycle Costing (WLCC) within the
 construction industry is rapidly increasing; notwithstanding, the
 underlying methodology of many WLCC models is variable and inconsistent.
 The deficiency in detailed recording of decisions based on WLCC analyses
 is a particular concern and moreover, attempts to capture the data related
 to these decisions are not evident. Data capture is vital in facilitating
 the iterative and logical application of WLCC. In an attempt to
 re-engineer the WLCC design process, the evolving research described
 hereinafter reports on the development of the 'Logbook', a WLCC model
 decision-support software application. The application works
 simultaneously with a WLCC model to provide the designers of buildings
 with a repository of decision data (via the WLCC model), and a sequential,
 chronological record of the decisions made based on this data - from
 inception through to final design optimization. It is anticipated that the
 software will encourage the application of WLCC models as an iterative
 rather than retrospective process. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 9-14 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: whole life cycle costing, design process, data collection, decision-making, cost modelling, 
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Author-Name: S. L. Tang 
Author-X-Name-First: S. L. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tang 
Author-Name: K. C. Ying 
Author-X-Name-First: K. C. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ying 
Author-Name: M. Anson 
Author-X-Name-First: M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Anson 
Author-Name: M. Lu 
Author-X-Name-First: M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lu 
Title: RMCSIM: A simulation model of a ready-mixed concrete plant serving multiple sites using multiple truckmixers 
Abstract:
  A simulation computer program named RMCSIM has been developed to simulate
 a whole day of activities for a concrete plant with N mixing bays, M
 truckmixers (with two different capacities: 5 m3 and 7 m3) serving S
 sites, where sites are at variable distances D from the plant and variable
 quantities Q are required by the sites in which different placing methods
 are used. It is developed based on a set of data which has been reported
 earlier in another paper (Anson et al., 2002). An optimal number of
 truckmixers for a particular day's order size can be found from the
 results of the simulations. The optimal volume of concrete that a
 truckmixer carries on any one day is found to be about 27 m3 in Hong Kong
 situations. It is also found that a two mixing bay concrete plant always
 provides better services than a one mixing bay plant. The mix combinations
 of 5 m3 and 7 m3 truckmixers in the fleet have no significant effect on
 concreting service performance. Lastly, it can be deduced that the causes
 of unsatisfactory concrete delivery performance are most likely due to
 site managers' difficulties in precise planning rather than the scheduling
 at the concrete plant. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 15-31 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Ready-mixed, concrete, plant, truckmixers, construction, sites, optimal, Monte Carlo, simulation, Hong Kong, 
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Author-Name: Mei-Yung Leung 
Author-X-Name-First: Mei-Yung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leung 
Author-Name: Thomas Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Author-Name: Sai-On Cheung 
Author-X-Name-First: Sai-On 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung 
Title: Critical stressors influencing construction estimators in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  The main task of contractors' estimators is to predict the likely costs
 involved in executing a future project. This is an onerous job as any
 errors made can undermine project success and ultimately reduce the
 contractors' profit margins. The inherent uncertainty of most construction
 work, however, together with the often very short time periods involved,
 make errors unavoidable. Unsurprisingly, therefore, estimation is
 considered to be a very stressful business. To identify the nature of the
 stress involved, a survey of construction estimators in Hong Kong was
 conducted. Using correlation analysis, regression analysis and structural
 equation modelling, the relationships amongst the causes (stressors or
 stress factors) and effects (stress) were examined and a causal structural
 model developed. The results indicate work overload, role conflict, job
 ambiguity, and working environment to be the most critical stressors, with
 work underload and distrust being the main indirectly influencing factors.
 These results are similar to those of a previous study with site managers,
 suggesting that job ambiguity and work overload are the common problem in
 the construction industry. The study of the manageability of stress is
 expected to inspire other similar research involving other professionals
 in the construction industry. This is expected to be of particular
 significance in the long-term development of stress management in the
 industry in general. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 33-44 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Construction, cost estimators, Hong Kong, stress, stressors, structural equation modelling, 
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Author-Name: Florence Phua 
Author-X-Name-First: Florence 
Author-X-Name-Last: Phua 
Title: Determining the relationship between fee structure and project performance between firms: an empirical study based on institutional and task environment perspectives 
Abstract:
  Construction firms, under the influence of different dynamic
 institutional and task environment forces, are likely to have differing
 perceptions about the determinants of project performance. To test this
 proposition, this study uses institutional and task environment frameworks
 to investigate specifically the relationship between fee structure and
 project performance across different construction firms. Despite anecdotal
 evidence suggesting that such a relationship exists, empirical results
 based on data collected from 398 construction firms in Hong Kong did not
 support this assertion. However, by further modelling the differences
 across firms, the results indicate that firms on the whole regard other
 task environment factors as more important to project performance compared
 to institutional factors. Based on follow-up interviews, suggestions as to
 why this may be the case point to the fact that firms feel they can
 exercise greater business control on the capitalization, enhancement, and
 management of various task environment resources than they can on
 institutional ones. The paper concludes by highlighting the need for
 researchers to be cognizant of the benefits of integrating both task
 environment and institutional factors and understand how they affect
 project performance. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 45-56 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Institutional factors, task environment factors, fee, project performance, hierarchical regression modelling, 
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Author-Name: Rajat Roy 
Author-X-Name-First: Rajat 
Author-X-Name-Last: Roy 
Author-Name: Margaret Low 
Author-X-Name-First: Margaret 
Author-X-Name-Last: Low 
Author-Name: John Waller 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Waller 
Title: Documentation, standardization and improvement of the construction process in house building 
Abstract:
  There is growing interest in the industrialization of house building
 methods in the UK. Much of the focus has been on the use of manufactured
 structural components, which addresses the inherent problems of reliance
 on 'wet trades' but not of the quality and efficiency of the assembly and
 'fitting' processes on site. The house building process has tended to
 develop more through custom and practice rather than formal analysis of
 methods. There is a lack of standards, and of mechanisms for process
 review or sharing knowledge and good practice. The result is significant
 process variability on site. Process documentation is a rigorous
 description of a process, procedure or policy to facilitate training, and
 development of consistency of operations and standards. The paper presents
 work on a process documentation system, and discusses the organizational
 changes needed to create the cultural environment for process
 standardization and improvement. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 57-67 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: house building, build process, information system, change management, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000287787 
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Author-Name: Rumit Mehta 
Author-X-Name-First: Rumit 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mehta 
Author-Name: Larry Bridwell 
Author-X-Name-First: Larry 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bridwell 
Title: Innovative construction technology for affordable mass housing in Tanzania, East Africa 
Abstract:
  Building affordable housing with adequate structural safety is very
 important in the developing world. New technology, specifically the Terra
 Block Fabricator, has the advantage of using local soil and labour to
 create high quality building blocks. An interesting country in which to
 examine the potential of this technology is Tanzania because it has had a
 fascinating history of evolving democratically from socialism to a market
 economy. Using environmentally appropriate technology can energize local
 sustainable economic growth by stimulating market demand for improved
 housing and raising the standard of living in low-income countries. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 69-79 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: housing, Africa, construction, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000287769 
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Author-Name: Graeme Larsen 
Author-X-Name-First: Graeme 
Author-X-Name-Last: Larsen 
Author-Name: Tabarak Ballal 
Author-X-Name-First: Tabarak 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ballal 
Title: The diffusion of innovations within a UKCI context: an explanatory framework 
Abstract:
  The UK Construction Industry has been criticized for being slow to change
 and adopt innovations. The idiosyncrasies of participants, their roles in
 a social system and the contextual differences between sections of the UK
 Construction Industry are viewed as being paramount to explaining
 innovation diffusion within this context. Three innovation diffusion
 theories from outside construction management literature are introduced,
 Cohesion, Structural Equivalence and Thresholds. The relevance of each
 theory, in relation to the UK Construction Industry, is critically
 reviewed using literature and empirical data. Analysis of the data results
 in an explanatory framework being proposed. The framework introduces a
 Personal Awareness Threshold concept, highlights the dominant role of
 Cohesion through the main stages of diffusion, together with the use of
 Structural Equivalence during the later stages of diffusion and the
 importance of Adoption Threshold levels. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 81-91 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: awareness threshold, cohesion, diffusion of innovations, networks, polymorphic, structural equivalence, thresholds, 
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Author-Name: Vacharapoom Benjaoran 
Author-X-Name-First: Vacharapoom 
Author-X-Name-Last: Benjaoran 
Author-Name: Nashwan Dawood 
Author-X-Name-First: Nashwan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dawood 
Author-Name: Brian Hobbs 
Author-X-Name-First: Brian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hobbs 
Title: Flowshop scheduling model for bespoke precast concrete production planning 
Abstract:
  Bespoke precast concrete products are particularly designed and custom
 made for a construction project. The production planning of these products
 is complicated that considers important concerns, i.e. the reliability of
 the product delivery programme, the short lead-time competitiveness, and
 the effective utilization of purpose-built precast moulds. The planning
 has a high impact on the success of the production. The characteristics of
 the bespoke precast production are formulated with the flowshop scheduling
 technique so that an effective production plan can be arranged to meet
 these concerns. Genetic algorithm is used in the scheduling optimization.
 Its multi-objective function includes total flowtime, total machine idle
 time, and total tardiness and earliness. After the model formulation,
 sensitivity analyses are conducted on the three model's parameters namely
 the number of mould availability, the processing time changes, and the
 weighting of the multi-objective function. The proposed model is
 anticipated to support the planners to arrange economic and efficient
 production plans. Also, it can be used to determine the suitable number of
 moulds, the accuracy of the processing time estimation, and the weighting
 strategy of the multi-objective optimization. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 93-105 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: flowshop scheduling, bespoke precast concrete, production planning, genetic algorithm, 
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Author-Name: Theo Haupt 
Author-X-Name-First: Theo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Haupt 
Author-Name: Meenakshi Munshi 
Author-X-Name-First: Meenakshi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Munshi 
Author-Name: John Smallwood 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smallwood 
Title: HIV and AIDS in South African construction: is age nothing but a number? 
Abstract:
  Recently the South African government introduced new legislation to
 regulate the construction industry and, in particular, redistribute the
 responsibility for construction worker safety and health to include all
 industry participants. Consequently, the need to maintain and promote
 construction workers' health and working capacity has been given an
 increased prominence. Considering that the highest rates of new infections
 are reportedly occurring on the African continent, the fight against HIV
 and AIDS in the workplace has become an African priority. A comparative
 assessment is carried out on the levels of knowledge, perceptions and
 beliefs, and behaviours of construction workers in South Africa relative
 to HIV infection and AIDS. The levels of knowledge and awareness of HIV
 and AIDS among construction workers younger than 40 years of age ('younger
 workers') are compared with those of workers older than 40 years ('older
 workers'). A regional exploratory study commenced in August 2002. Both age
 cohorts of construction workers generally had acceptable levels of
 knowledge, perceptions and attitudes on most issues relative to the
 disease. However, several areas are highlighted where they had deficient
 knowledge and attitudes or demonstrated high levels of uncertainty.
 Overall, younger workers had lower levels of uncertainty and deficient
 knowledge. There were several areas where these were common irrespective
 of age. These are the areas that deserve urgent employer driven
 interventions. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 107-119 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: HIV, AIDS, construction workers, South Africa, attitude, behaviour, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000301366 
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Author-Name: K. C. Lam 
Author-X-Name-First: K. C. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lam 
Author-Name: C. M. Tang 
Author-X-Name-First: C. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tang 
Author-Name: W. C. Lee 
Author-X-Name-First: W. C. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lee 
Title: Application of the entropy technique and genetic algorithms to construction site layout planning of medium-size projects 
Abstract:
  Genetic algorithms (GAs) have been introduced into site layout planning
 as reported in a number of studies. In these studies, the objective
 functions were defined so as to employ the GAs in searching for the
 optimal site layout. However, few studies have been carried out to
 investigate the actual closeness of relationships between site facilities;
 it is these relationships that ultimately govern the site layout. This
 study has determined that the underlying factors of site layout planning
 for medium-size projects include work flow, personnel flow, safety and
 environment, and personal preferences. By finding the weightings on these
 factors and the corresponding closeness indices between each facility, a
 closeness relationship has been deduced. Two contemporary mathematical
 approaches - fuzzy logic theory and an entropy measure - were adopted in
 finding these results in order to minimize the uncertainty and vagueness
 of the collected data and improve the quality of the information. GAs were
 then applied to searching for the optimal site layout in a medium-size
 government project using the GeneHunter software. The objective function
 involved minimizing the total travel distance. An optimal layout was
 obtained within a short time. This reveals that the application of GA to
 site layout planning is highly promising and efficient. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 127-145 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Site-layout, entropy, genetic algorithm, decision-making, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000202834 
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Author-Name: Javier Cuervo 
Author-X-Name-First: Javier 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cuervo 
Author-Name: Low Sui Pheng 
Author-X-Name-First: Low Sui 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pheng 
Title: Significance of internalization factors for Singapore transnational construction corporations 
Abstract:
  Singapore Transnational Construction Corporations (STCCs) are engaged in
 foreign value-added construction-related activities in foreign markets. A
 survey was undertaken to assess the significant factors that serve as
 reasons for STCCs to benefit from their internalization advantages. The
 protection of the reputation of the firm and the quality of service to
 clients were the two related and more important reasons for
 internalization. STCCs with greater international presence also stressed
 on avoiding the costs of broken contracts and ensuing litigations as an
 incentive for internalization. Regardless of the size, years of
 international experience, or whether specialized or diversified, STCCs
 viewed the ranking order of seventeen internalization factors to be
 significantly the same. Besides controlling costs, managers of STCCs will
 do well by guaranteeing the quality of works to foreign clients to
 maintain and enhance further the reputation of the firm and contribute
 positively to the Singapore brand name. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 147-162 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: internalization factors, international construction, Singapore transnational construction corporations, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144609042000287723 
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Author-Name: Ayirebi Dansoh 
Author-X-Name-First: Ayirebi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dansoh 
Title: Strategic planning practice of construction firms in Ghana 
Abstract:
  In Ghana, the operating environment for construction firms is constantly
 changing in the face of a volatile economic environment, shifting
 political climate and a highly competitive market. Confronted with such
 instability, companies need strategic planning to combat the threat to
 their survival. A survey was conducted to determine how widespread
 strategic planning is used as a management tool by contractors in Ghana.
 Construction firms with classification A1B1, A2B2, D1 and D2 were used in
 the survey. Only 8.5% of D2 firms use strategic planning. The other firms
 have a combined average of 86.7%. Civil engineering contractors are far
 ahead of the building contractors in the practice of strategic planning.
 Strategic plans are drawn to cover an average of three years. There is an
 urgent need for contractors in the D2 class to be encouraged to seek
 insight into strategic planning and employ the technique to enhance their
 chances of surviving risks in the business environment. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 163-168 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Strategic planning, construction, management, environment, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000241435 
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Author-Name: Jacqueline Glass 
Author-X-Name-First: Jacqueline 
Author-X-Name-Last: Glass 
Title: A best practice process model for hybrid concrete construction 
Abstract:
  The term 'hybrid concrete construction' (HCC) is used to describe the
 combination of concrete construction methods, e.g. in-situ concrete and
 precast concrete, with one another or with other materials, e.g. steel.
 Although it could be argued that most buildings employ such combinations,
 HCC is the deliberate integration of different construction techniques to
 achieve a cost, speed or other performance benefit. UK government has been
 concerned that the construction industry suffers from poor management and
 exchange of tacit knowledge which can disappear after project teams 'break
 up'. The completion of several innovative and high profile HCC projects
 was considered to be a major opportunity to capture project teams' tacit
 knowledge in this area. The objective of the research was to compile a
 best practice process model, such that project teams could be better
 informed as to their roles and responsibilities and thus be better
 equipped to deliver a building to the client's satisfaction, by using HCC.
 Interviews and knowledge capture workshops were used to extract lessons
 that lay embedded in both individuals and teams. The main conclusions were
 that successful HCC projects were characterized for example, by the
 development of an ethos of trust, the early involvement of specialists
 (such as precasters) and the effective management of both tacit and
 explicit knowledge. The research builds on previous work in the area by
 identifying best practice information on design, specification and
 construction factors for HCC and, in addition, some transferable lessons
 on knowledge capture techniques. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 169-184 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Construction, reinforced concrete, process, hybrid, knowledge capture, precast, 
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Author-Name: Roger Hosein 
Author-X-Name-First: Roger 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hosein 
Author-Name: Timothy Michael Lewis 
Author-X-Name-First: Timothy Michael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lewis 
Title: Quantifying the relationship between aggregate GDP and construction value added in a small petroleum rich economy - a case study of Trinidad and Tobago 
Abstract:
  The relationship between gross domestic product and the output of the
 construction industry is quantified, using as a case study the economy of
 Trinidad and Tobago (T&T). A historical perspective is used in order that
 anomalies can be set within the context of the relevant time and
 circumstances. Because the economy of Trinidad and Tobago is highly
 dependent on oil and gas revenues, the relationships between construction
 value added, GDP and oil and gas industry parameters are also included. In
 nearly all instances there are positive relationships between the
 parameters examined, and values for the various correlation coefficients
 have been obtained. An examination of causal factors obtained from a
 cumulative experience analysis also establishes that the direction of
 causality runs from the changes in GDP to the increase in construction
 value added, both at the aggregate level and at the per capita level. A
 similar positive relationship and direction of temporal causality is
 apparent between oil and gas revenues (and prices) and construction value
 added. These relationships are untypical, as smaller developing economies
 that do not have oil resources would be expected to show negative
 correlations for these relationships. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 185-197 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Gross Domestic Product, Construction, Energy industries, Cumulative experience, correlation analysis, 
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Author-Name: Wei-Chih Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Wei-Chih 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Author-Name: Ren-Jye Dzeng 
Author-X-Name-First: Ren-Jye 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dzeng 
Title: Applying cluster identification algorithm and simulation to generate probabilistic network schedules for design projects 
Abstract:
  Scheduling of a design project is complex because design activities often
 have information dependencies between each other. This study proposes a
 network-based model to schedule design projects and generate probabilistic
 project durations. The proposed model applies a modified cluster
 identification algorithm to evaluate information dependencies between
 design activities to facilitate the establishment of a schedule network
 (and regroup activities to support the assignment of design work); it also
 uses a simulation approach to incorporate the effect on duration of the
 uncertain number of design iterations. The model is implemented in four
 stages, which are breaking down the design work; evaluating the
 dependencies; identifying concurrent activities; and estimating the
 durations of activities and simulating the duration of design project. The
 advantages of the proposed model are demonstrated through its application
 to an example project, which was reviewed by industrial practitioners.
 Practitioners felt that the generated detailed scheduling data could help
 them to control their design work more precisely than a bar chart.
 Additionally, the simulated probabilistic project duration provided them
 with an awareness of the risk involved in meeting the contractual
 deadline. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 199-213 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Cluster identification algorithm, design schedule, information dependency, simulation, and project management, 
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Author-Name: M. D. Mainul Islam 
Author-X-Name-First: M. D. Mainul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Islam 
Author-Name: Olusegun Faniran 
Author-X-Name-First: Olusegun 
Author-X-Name-Last: Faniran 
Title: Structural equation model of project planning effectiveness 
Abstract:
  Previous research studies investigating the impact of situational
 variables on project planning effectiveness have not examined how the
 situational variables work together to influence planning effectiveness. A
 structural equation model (SEM) has been developed for describing and
 quantifying the influence of situational factors in project environments
 and organizational characteristics of performing organizations on project
 planning effectiveness. The individual effects of directly-observable
 variables on the project planning process were evaluated using regression
 analysis. The SEM approach enables the modelling of multiple factors as
 latent not-directly-measurable variable sets, thus providing a theoretical
 insight into how individual influence factors work together to determine
 the effectiveness of project planning efforts. The project environment has
 a dominant significant influence on the potential effectiveness of project
 planning efforts. In contrast, the influence of organizational
 characteristics is relatively insignificant. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 215-223 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Project management, project planning, planning effectiveness, structural equation modelling, Australia, 
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Author-Name: S&#xf8;ren Spangenberg 
Author-X-Name-First: S&#xf8;ren 
Author-X-Name-Last: Spangenberg 
Author-Name: Harald Hannerz 
Author-X-Name-First: Harald 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hannerz 
Author-Name: Finn Tuchsen 
Author-X-Name-First: Finn 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tuchsen 
Title: Hospitalized injuries among bridge and tunnel construction workers 
Abstract:
  The aim of the present study was to compare relative risks for
 hospitalizing injuries among 7761 Danish workers engaged in the
 construction of different types of major tunnel and bridge traffic links
 during 1991-2000 in order to determine construction types with high injury
 risk. Standardized hospitalization ratios (SHR) for injuries were
 calculated by type of construction (low-level bridge, high-level bridge,
 bored tunnel and submerged tunnel). All employed males in the total
 population of Denmark were used as the standard population. Neither the
 SHR nor the distribution of injury types were independent of the
 construction type (p&#x3c;0.05). The hospitalization ratio was highest for
 bored tunnel workers (SHR&#x200a;=&#x200a;1.91; 95% CI: 1.65-2.21) and
 here toxic gases and smoke were a major problem, whereas head injuries
 were more frequent among workers engaged in other types of construction.
 The substantial variation in SHR values with construction type might be an
 argument for inclusion of workers safety in pre-project decision making. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 237-240 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Bored tunnel, heavy construction, injury distribution, occupational risk assessment, pre-project decision, toxic gasses and smoke, 
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Author-Name: Andrew Dainty 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty 
Author-Name: Alan Bryman 
Author-X-Name-First: Alan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bryman 
Author-Name: Andrew Price 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Price 
Author-Name: Kay Greasley 
Author-X-Name-First: Kay 
Author-X-Name-Last: Greasley 
Author-Name: Robby Soetanto 
Author-X-Name-First: Robby 
Author-X-Name-Last: Soetanto 
Author-Name: Nicola King 
Author-X-Name-First: Nicola 
Author-X-Name-Last: King 
Title: Project affinity: the role of emotional attachment in construction projects 
Abstract:
  Although a wide range of human and organizational factors have been found
 to be important in the operation of projects, those determined by cultural
 variables are less well defined. One such influence concerns the notion of
 'project affinity', the commitment and attachment by stakeholders and
 participants to projects and their outcomes. The temporal nature and
 transient involvement context provided by construction projects arguably
 presents a climate in which many participants are less likely to display
 commitment to its goals. This note is concerned with the issue of whether
 an attachment to a project's goals or to the completed product can lead to
 improved commitment among those involved. The concept of project affinity
 was developed in the course of a case study investigation in which
 operatives' attitudes towards the construction of a cancer research
 facility were explored. Because of the contribution of the facility to the
 future care of cancer sufferers, the concept of project affinity proved
 helpful in understanding a factor that appeared to be influencing the
 commitment of those involved. The results suggest a complementary concept
 to that of 'project chemistry' (c.f. Nicolini, 2002). 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 241-244 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: organizational citizenship behaviour, performance, project affinity, project chemistry, 
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Author-Name: C. M. Tam 
Author-X-Name-First: C. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tam 
Author-Name: Thomas Tong 
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tong 
Author-Name: Tony Lau 
Author-X-Name-First: Tony 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lau 
Author-Name: K. K. Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: K. K. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Title: Selection of vertical formwork system by probabilistic neural networks models 
Abstract:
  A good formwork system enables speedy completion of the concrete
 structure, following which other subsequent trades can be started.
 However, the current intuitive judgment approach in the selection of
 formwork systems cannot assure an optimal and consistent result.
 Artificial neural networks may improve the selection process. Formwork
 represents a significant part of the cost of concrete structure
 construction. Most subsequent trades including internal finishing and
 external cladding depend on the completion of the building structure. A
 suitable formwork system is thus crucial for maintaining the smooth flow
 of the various trades and a proper working sequence of various work
 activities. Based on data collected from a previous study, it is clear
 that the key factors affecting the selection of a relevant formwork system
 include building height and structural system, concrete finish, site
 conditions, availability of equipment and building shape. Neural network
 models are developed for the selection of vertical formwork systems using
 the architecture of the probabilistic neural network (PNN) model. A case
 study verifies the validity of this approach. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 245-254 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Formwork selection, PNN, probabilistic neural network, 
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Author-Name: Cheng Lianyu 
Author-X-Name-First: Cheng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lianyu 
Author-Name: Robert Tiong 
Author-X-Name-First: Robert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tiong 
Title: Minimum feasible tariff model for BOT water supply projects in Malaysia 
Abstract:
  A key issue in implementing water supply projects based on the build,
 operate and transfer approach is risk allocation. Project risks should be
 allocated to the best competent party through proper contractual
 arrangements or through government support so as to achieve a low water
 tariff. The details of tariff design in BOT water supply projects are
 identified, and a minimum feasible tariff model is proposed for effective
 risk allocation arrangements. Risk analysis based on a real project in
 Malaysia is performed to demonstrate the application of the simulation
 model on the key factors of inflation, exchange rates and demand risk. The
 analysis shows that for inflation risk, a pre-set tariff adjustment
 formula is useful in lowering minimum feasible tariff. For exchange rate
 risk, the reference rate should be set lower than the best estimate.
 Lowering of minimum feasible tariff can also be achieved if the tariff for
 additional demand is lower than the tariff for guaranteed demand. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 255-263 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: BOT, water supply project, risk allocation, tariff-at-risk, minimum feasible tariff, 
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Author-Name: Henry Hsieh 
Author-X-Name-First: Henry 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hsieh 
Title: The 1990s Taiwan residential construction boom: a supply side interpretation 
Abstract:
  An unprecedented boom in Taiwanese residential unit production is
 described and explained as a supply side phenomenon. Unit construction
 tripled from 1991 to 1993 and maintained that level for two years before
 falling back to normal levels. The existence of a peak in real production
 is identified from production data and considered as supply-side
 phenomenon. The evidence includes a strong growth in development loans
 (supply side) compared to house purchase loans (demand side), and a
 considerable rise in vacancy rates after the Peak. This supply side
 interpretation is further examined within single equation and simultaneous
 equation econometric models. This Peak is seen as precipitated by the
 interaction of the announcement of a new housing regulation (volume
 control) and an increase in development credit availability. These two
 events far outweighed demand side considerations for developers. An
 indirect method of estimation within a unit completions equation indicates
 that volume control significantly influenced construction. Conversely
 selling price was insignificant, consistent with the supply side
 interpretation. A construction approvals equation supports these
 conclusions. Other equations explain prices and vacancies. The model was
 cast in the form of a demand and supply for new completions rather than
 for total units in order to explain production. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 265-284 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Developers, Taiwan, residential construction, supply side, the peak, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000202717 
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Author-Name: P. A. Koushki 
Author-X-Name-First: P. A. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Koushki 
Author-Name: K. Al-Rashid 
Author-X-Name-First: K. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Al-Rashid 
Author-Name: N. Kartam 
Author-X-Name-First: N. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kartam 
Title: Delays and cost increases in the construction of private residential projects in Kuwait 
Abstract:
  Time-delays and cost-increases associated with the construction of
 private residential projects in the State of Kuwait are determined. A
 person-interview survey of 450 randomly selected private residential
 project owners and developers in 27 representative districts in
 metropolitan Kuwait formed the database for the study. The socio-economic
 traits of the owners/developers, and the pre-construction family planning,
 the design, and the construction phases of the sample projects are
 presented. Estimates of time-delays and cost-increases are made, and their
 causes identified. The three main causes of time-delays included changing
 orders, owners' financial constraints and owners' lack of experience in
 the construction business. Regarding cost overruns, the three main causes
 were identified as contractor-related problems, material-related problems
 and, again, owners' financial constraints. A number of recommendations end
 the paper. The minimization of time delays and cost overruns in private
 residential projects would require: the availability of adequate funds,
 allocation of sufficient time and money at the design phase, and selection
 of a competent consultant and a reliable contractor to carry out the work. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 285-294 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Delay, cost increase, residential projects, Kuwait, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000326710 
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Author-Name: Swee Lean Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Swee Lean 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Author-Name: Moonseo Park 
Author-X-Name-First: Moonseo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Park 
Title: Project cost estimation using principal component regression 
Abstract:
  Factors affecting construction project cost include project-specific
 factors and those reflecting the characteristics of the project team.
 Multiple regression is often used to estimate a project's cost, but
 independent variables with a high degree of correlation are likely be left
 out of such a model. As a result, only a limited number of factors are
 included in the estimate of project cost and predictions from such models
 will not be accurate. To overcome this technical inefficiency, the aims of
 this study are: to identify factors that contribute to project cost, to
 construct a predictive project cost model using the principal component
 technique and to assess the relative importance of determining factors.
 The data are obtained from a random sample survey comprised of Singapore
 building projects completed after 1992 costing more than US$5 million in
 value. Three main groups of variables are identified, pertaining to
 characteristics of the project, contractors and owner/consultants. Special
 project requirements such as high technological level; contractor's
 specialized skills; and public administered contract have significant
 effects on cost. Other factors include contractor's technical expertise;
 owner's level of construction sophistication and contractor's financial
 management ability. The model assesses the impact of individual factors on
 project cost and provides a decision support tool to estimate cost more
 accurately. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 295-304 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: factors, principal component regression model, project cost, 
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Author-Name: Nader Abdul-Hadi 
Author-X-Name-First: Nader 
Author-X-Name-Last: Abdul-Hadi 
Author-Name: Abdulsalam Al-Sudairi 
Author-X-Name-First: Abdulsalam 
Author-X-Name-Last: Al-Sudairi 
Author-Name: Saleh Alqahtani 
Author-X-Name-First: Saleh 
Author-X-Name-Last: Alqahtani 
Title: Prioritizing barriers to successful business process re-engineering (BPR) efforts in Saudi Arabian construction industry 
Abstract:
  Engaging in business process re-engineering (BPR) efforts could prove to
 be highly rewarding for construction companies in Saudi Arabia. However,
 BPR is risky and could be disastrous if not properly approached. To enable
 sound BPR efforts and increase success chances, thorough investigation of
 barriers is essential. This study presents 29 barriers, with their
 influence (strength) on the success of BPR initiatives. Additionally,
 these barriers are ranked according to the ease of overcoming each.
 Finally, a graphical aid is provided to enable decision makers to
 concentrate their efforts on the most influential (strongest), yet easiest
 to overcome barriers. Following inadequate approach, affected people not
 informed, culture of construction firms, using inappropriate tools, using
 external consultants, undefined core processes, and fear and resistance to
 change are the most important barriers to successful BPR endeavours. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 305-315 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Business process re-engineering (BPR), barriers, construction, Saudi Arabia, 
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Author-Name: Gerard Wood 
Author-X-Name-First: Gerard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wood 
Author-Name: Robert Ellis 
Author-X-Name-First: Robert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ellis 
Title: Main contractor experiences of partnering relationships on UK construction projects 
Abstract:
  Partnering provides a major opportunity for improving project
 performance, whilst offering direct benefits to the whole of the supply
 chain. Many research studies reinforce this assertion although there is
 less critical analysis examining the nature of partnering in practice and
 whether the claims made for it are consistently justified. The experiences
 of commercial surveyors and managers within the UK construction industry
 have been gathered in a pilot study, drawing on the opinions of 48
 commercial managers employed by a leading national contractor. The
 perceptions and experiences of partnering relationships are generally
 positive, although the early optimism at the beginning of such
 arrangements is seldom sustained throughout the project lifecycle.
 Attitudes to partnering are similar whether the relationship is upstream
 (client/main contractor) or downstream (main contractor/subcontractor).
 The growth in popularity of alternative procurement methods and statutory
 adjudication are both regarded as having placed contracting parties on a
 more equal footing. However in today's competitive environment,
 contractors continue to operate on tight margins and, common to all
 project stakeholders, the financial imperative remains the commercial
 manager's principal consideration. Trust is hard-earned and relationships
 are still characterised by a cost driven agenda. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 317-325 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: partnering, commercial relationships, trust, procurement, 
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Author-Name: Wen-Der Yu 
Author-X-Name-First: Wen-Der 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yu 
Author-Name: Shao-Shung Lo 
Author-X-Name-First: Shao-Shung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lo 
Title: Time-dependent construction social costs model 
Abstract:
  Negative impacts of construction works on local traffic, environment and
 business have been pointed out by previous researchers. However, little
 work has been conductd on the quantification of such costs. A
 time-dependent construction social costs (COSCO) model is developed for
 quantifying the negative impacts that result from construction operations
 during the field execution phase. The COSCO model is a simplified but
 practical model that calculates the construction social costs in a
 conservative way. A roadwork construction project is used to show the
 applicability of the COSCO model. It is found that the daily social cost
 was US$18 188-5.52 times the project construction cost. This is a striking
 illustration of management techniques for mediating the social costs of
 construction projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 327-337 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: environmental impacts, project planning, road works, social costs, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500040281 
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Author-Name: S. L. Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: S. L. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Author-Name: S. Y. Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: S. Y. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Author-Name: K. K. Lai 
Author-X-Name-First: K. K. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lai 
Title: A general multivariate analysis approach for determining bid mark-up strategy 
Abstract:
  In choosing a bidding strategy, the original multivariate approach cannot
 handle a more general and usual bidding situation when the mean value of
 the bid price for the strategic bidder is not zero. This problem is solved
 by extending the original approach, assuming that the cost estimate is
 normally distributed with a non-zero mean value. The new obtained formula
 for the probability of winning and the expected profit for the generalized
 approach are proved to be not influenced by the contract datum parameters
 and are suitable for determining the optimal mark-up strategy for a future
 construction contract. A supplementary model is proposed and combined with
 the original model to determine relevant parameters in the bid
 distribution and to justify the previously originally obtained estimation
 formula. Finally, the real data in the original approach is used to
 demonstrate the new multivariate analysis approach. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 347-353 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Bid mark-up strategy, multivariate analysis, maximum likelihood estimation, sealed bid auctions, construction contract, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000190216 
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Author-Name: J. P. Couto 
Author-X-Name-First: J. P. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Couto 
Author-Name: J. C. Teixeira 
Author-X-Name-First: J. C. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Teixeira 
Title: Using linear model for learning curve effect on highrise floor construction 
Abstract:
  The evolution of repetitive scheduling methods led to the introduction of
 the learning concept in construction planning. It is common knowledge that
 performing the same activity repeatedly, and in the same conditions, takes
 less and less time as the activity is repeated (Gates and Scarpa, 1972).
 This phenomenon is clear in many construction activities and is known as
 learning experience or learning effect. The increase in productivity is
 mainly due to the increasing knowledge acquired by work repetition.
 Graphic representation is through a learning curve that admits duration
 decreases as the activity is repeated, according to a predictable and
 constant learning rate. The Linear Model of logarithmic coordinates
 (log10Y &#x200a;=&#x200a; log10A - nlog10X) was applied to two repetitive
 construction processes, frequently used in Portuguese construction. The
 intent was to examine its applicability and efficiency in predicting
 future performances, and the interest in incorporating the model in new
 planning methodologies for repetitive construction. In both cases,
 learning processes were created. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 355-364 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Learning effect, learning curve, linear model, planning construction, models, repetitive construction, 
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Author-Name: M. Motiar Rahman 
Author-X-Name-First: M. Motiar 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rahman 
Author-Name: Mohan Kumaraswamy 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kumaraswamy 
Title: Assembling integrated project teams for joint risk management 
Abstract:
  Exhaustive risk allocation cannot be achieved through contract
 conditions, because all risk items cannot be foreseen at the planning
 stage. Effective management of unforeseen risks/events at post-contract
 stage needs the collective efforts of all major contracting parties. The
 attitude and motivation of project participants are critical to such
 collaborative arrangements. Project 'partners' need to be conditioned,
 starting with their selection processes, by incorporating appropriate
 'soft' or relational qualities as important selection criteria. They would
 then need to work under suitable teambuilding protocols, with flexible
 contract conditions and appropriate adjustment mechanisms that would all
 be tailored to suit each specific project. The theoretical construct so
 developed is examined through a series of recent Hong Kong based studies
 on 'joint risk management'. Results lead to the development of a framework
 for building a coalesced team that includes owners, consultants,
 contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 365-375 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Integration, joint risk management, procurement, relational contracting, supply chain management, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500040083 
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Author-Name: Ahmed Hassanein 
Author-X-Name-First: Ahmed 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hassanein 
Author-Name: Osama Moselhi 
Author-X-Name-First: Osama 
Author-X-Name-Last: Moselhi 
Title: Accelerating linear projects 
Abstract:
  Scheduling linear repetitive construction projects, such as highways and
 pipelines, poses unique challenges due to maintaining crew work
 continuity. An efficient method is presented, developed to accelerate the
 delivery of this class of projects so as to meet a specified deadline with
 least associated cost. The method is simple and ensures crew work
 continuity. An iterative approach is employed, where, in each iteration,
 the project schedule is analysed and an activity is identified as the
 controlling activity. A controlling activity is an activity that if
 accelerated, would reduce project duration at least additional cost. Upon
 its identification, the method selects an expediting strategy that would
 reduce project duration, and the project is rescheduled. Several
 expediting strategies are considered, including working overtime, double
 shifts and weekends. The method is implemented in a prototype software
 that operates in a Windows&#xae; environment, providing a user-friendly
 graphical interface. It has an open architecture, enabling the user to
 actively participate in tailoring the generated schedule to suit the
 requirements of the project at hand. The proposed method accounts for
 incentives and liquidated damages to aid users in identifying the most
 cost-efficient schedule. A relational database model is implemented in
 Microsoft Access&#xae; to store typical crews and their associated
 productivity, as well as their availability dates. A project, drawn from
 the literature, is analysed to demonstrate the basic features of the
 proposed method and highlight its capabilities. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 377-385 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Repetitive construction, acceleration, crew productivity, time-cost trade-off, 
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Author-Name: Andrew Dainty 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty 
Author-Name: Stephen Ison 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ison 
Author-Name: Geoffrey Briscoe 
Author-X-Name-First: Geoffrey 
Author-X-Name-Last: Briscoe 
Title: The construction labour market skills crisis: the perspective of small-medium-sized firms 
Abstract:
  Reports abound of the detrimental effect of the construction skills
 crisis on the performance and future development of the UK construction
 industry. The industry's continued growth in output, coupled with its
 unpopularity as a career choice, has led to extreme pressure on its labour
 market capacity. There remains, however, a paucity of empirical research
 into the nature of its highly complex labour market. In particular, very
 little attention has been paid to the impacts being felt by the smaller
 firms who account for the vast majority of the industry's economic output
 and employment. This paper reports on research that has explored the
 perspectives of smaller employers with respect to the skills crisis. Using
 an inductive methodology, this research canvassed the opinions of
 representatives of small- and medium-sized (SME) firms in order to
 establish the impact of skills shortages on the operational efficiency of
 the industry. The paper reveals the complex interplay of factors which
 have combined to shape the industry's skills crisis in recent years and
 uncovers the practical implications for firms attempting to operate in
 increasingly tight labour market conditions. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 387-398 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Construction, skills, labour market, SMEs, regional perspectives, policy planning, 
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Author-Name: Issaka Ndekugri 
Author-X-Name-First: Issaka 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ndekugri 
Author-Name: Victoria Russell 
Author-X-Name-First: Victoria 
Author-X-Name-Last: Russell 
Title: Insolvency and resolution of construction contract disputes by adjudication in the UK construction industry 
Abstract:
  The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 provides that
 a party to a construction contract has a right, at any time, to refer any
 dispute under the contract for adjudication. This resolution method
 requires a neutral third party, the adjudicator, to determine the dispute
 within 28 days after receipt of the referral regardless of the complexity
 of the issues in dispute. The decision is to be implemented even if it is
 palpably wrong in fact or law. A key assumption of this legislation is
 that any mistakes made by an adjudicator can be corrected by reference of
 the same to litigation or arbitration. It is a major concern that
 restoration of the parties to their correct positions may become
 impossible where, after implementation of an adjudicator's mistaken
 decision, the beneficiary of the decision becomes insolvent. This article
 is a critical review of all the cases in which the courts have dealt with
 the effect of insolvency on the right to adjudicate and the enforceability
 of adjudicators' decisions. Two main conclusions are derived from the
 review. First, the court may decline to enforce an adjudicator's payment
 decision where there is strong evidence that, on account of formal
 insolvency, the payee would be unable to make repayment if final
 resolution of the dispute necessitates it. Second, the only exception so
 far to the general right to refer to adjudication arises where the other
 party is in administration. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 399-408 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Construction, contracts, disputes, adjudication, insolvency, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000326747 
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Author-Name: Wu Min 
Author-X-Name-First: Wu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Min 
Author-Name: Low Sui Pheng 
Author-X-Name-First: Low Sui 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pheng 
Title: Economic order quantity (EOQ) versus just-in-time (JIT) purchasing: an alternative analysis in the ready-mixed concrete industry 
Abstract:
  The literature on the use of just-in-time (JIT) and economic order
 quantity (EOQ) purchasing has increasingly favoured JIT in recent years,
 especially when firms are purchasing to meet high and consistent levels of
 demand, and the JIT operation can take advantage of inventory physical
 plant space reduction. The theoretical advantages of JIT purchasing may
 have been overstated. Two new concepts are developed to underpin the idea
 that, even if the JIT approach can induce inventory physical plant space
 reduction, it is possible for EOQ to be more cost effective, as the
 inventory demand approaches the break-even point between the function of
 the annual holding capacity of an inventory facility and the function of
 the EOQ-JIT cost indifference point. The survey and case study conducted
 in the ready-mixed concrete industry in Singapore support this
 proposition. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 409-422 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Break-even point, cost indifference point, EOQ, holding capacity, inventory facility, JIT, 
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Author-Name: Obaid Saad Al-Sobiei 
Author-X-Name-First: Obaid Saad 
Author-X-Name-Last: Al-Sobiei 
Author-Name: David Arditi 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Arditi 
Author-Name: Gul Polat 
Author-X-Name-First: Gul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Polat 
Title: Predicting the risk of contractor default in Saudi Arabia utilizing artificial neural network (ANN) and genetic algorithm (GA) techniques 
Abstract:
  The construction project is subject to several risks, one of the most
 important of which is contractor default because contractor default may
 increase the final project cost considerably. In the US construction
 industry, owners commonly shield themselves from the risk of contractor
 default by transferring this risk to the contractor, who in turn transfers
 this risk to a surety company. On the other hand, the General Directorate
 of Military Works (GDMW) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia retains the risk
 of contractor default rather than transferring it to a third party. An
 artificial neural network (ANN) and a genetic algorithm (GA) are used in
 this study to predict the risk of contractor default in construction
 projects undertaken for the Saudi armed forces. Based on this prediction,
 the Saudi GDMW can make a decision to engage or not to engage the services
 of a contractor. In case the models are not able to generate reliable
 predictions (or generate contradictory outcomes), the GDMW will have to
 augment its budget with contingency funds to be used in the event of
 contractor default. The outcome of this study is of particular relevance
 to construction owners because it proposes an approach that can allow them
 to replace an indiscriminate blanket policy by a policy that is rational,
 effective, prudent and economical. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 423-430 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Artificial neural networks, contractor default, genetic algorithms, prediction model, 
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Author-Name: Yiannis Xenidis 
Author-X-Name-First: Yiannis 
Author-X-Name-Last: Xenidis 
Author-Name: Demos Angelides 
Author-X-Name-First: Demos 
Author-X-Name-Last: Angelides 
Title: The financial risks in build-operate-transfer projects 
Abstract:
  The build-operate-transfer (BOT) approach for developing infrastructure
 projects is a technique that allows fast realization of public works in
 cases of a shortage of public funds. This process is full of risks, due
 mainly to the complexity and extend of the disciplines, public agencies
 and stakeholders involved. The identification, classification and
 presentation of a comprehensive list of this type of risks will provide
 BOT project practitioners with a useful tool in the effort of setting up
 successfully a BOT concession agreement. The approach presented provides a
 practical insight into 27 financial risks, which are associated with the
 BOT projects in their lifecycle. This is achieved through proper
 justification and description of the content of each risk. Furthermore, a
 categorization of the risks is presented, according to the stage at which
 they occur and the sources of their origin. The findings of this research
 would facilitate the risk analysis process that is being conducted by risk
 managers prior to bidding for a BOT project and during the negotiation
 period. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 431-441 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: BOT projects, finance, project management, risk, 
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Author-Name: John Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Author-Name: C. M. Tam 
Author-X-Name-First: C. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tam 
Author-Name: R. Cheung 
Author-X-Name-First: R. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung 
Title: Monitoring financial health of contractors at the aftermath of the Asian economic turmoil: a case study in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  The whole construction industry (contractors, consultants and suppliers)
 is suffering from business shrinking under the prevailing deflationary
 economy in Hong Kong. Local contractors are facing tremendous financial
 problems. The financial situation of a typical local contractor has been
 analysed for the years since 1997 - the Asian Economic Crisis. By using
 the financial ratios together with one of Altman's distress models, it is
 possible to monitor and assess the financial health of contractors. Based
 on the results of the case study, the financial health of the contractor
 under study is found satisfactory. In addition to this quantitative
 analysis, it is advisable for local contractors to conduct a strategic
 review for their construction industry and their business environment so
 as to improve their financial performance in both the near future and
 longer term. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 451-458 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Contractors, financial health, monitoring, case study, Hong Kong, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000190207 
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Author-Name: Bing Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Bing 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Author-Name: A. Akintoye 
Author-X-Name-First: A. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Akintoye 
Author-Name: P. J. Edwards 
Author-X-Name-First: P. J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Edwards 
Author-Name: C. Hardcastle 
Author-X-Name-First: C. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hardcastle 
Title: Critical success factors for PPP/PFI projects in the UK construction industry 
Abstract:
  Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are increasingly used in the United
 Kingdom's public facilities and services provision through the Private
 Finance Initiative (PFI). Despite some casualties, PPP/PFI projects have
 been undertaken successfully, but the reasons for success are not entirely
 clear. Questionnaire survey research examined the relative importance of
 18 potential critical success factors (CSF) for PPP/PFI construction
 projects in the UK. The results show that the three most important factors
 are: 'a strong and good private consortium', 'appropriate risk allocation'
 and 'available financial market'. Factor analysis revealed that
 appropriate factor groupings for the 18 CSFs are: effective procurement,
 project implementability, government guarantee, favourable economic
 conditions and available financial market. These findings should influence
 policy development towards PPPs and the manner in which partners go about
 the development of PFI projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 459-471 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Critical success factors (CSF), factor analysis, procurement systems, PFI, PPP, project management, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500041537 
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Author-Name: Johan Nystrom 
Author-X-Name-First: Johan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nystrom 
Title: The definition of partnering as a Wittgenstein family-resemblance concept 
Abstract:
  This article on partnering and family-resemblance makes two contributions
 to the debate about the definition of partnering in construction. The
 first is a distinction between general prerequisites, components and goals
 when discussing the concept. In order to understand what is specific about
 partnering the focus should be on the components, which are identified
 through a literature review. The second contribution is to apply Ludwig
 Wittgenstein's idea of family-resemblance to the partnering concept. His
 idea is that a complex concept can be understood as a network of
 overlapping similarities. From the literature review it is concluded that
 there are two necessary components in partnering - trust and mutual
 understanding - and that a number of different components can be added to
 form a specific variant of partnering. This provides a new method to
 define the vague and multifaceted concept of partnering in a flexible and
 structured way. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 473-481 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Components, construction, definition, family-resemblance, general prerequisites, goals, partnering, Wittgenstein, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500040026 
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Author-Name: Robert Ellis 
Author-X-Name-First: Robert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ellis 
Author-Name: Gerard Wood 
Author-X-Name-First: Gerard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wood 
Author-Name: David Keel 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Keel 
Title: Value management practices of leading UK cost consultants 
Abstract:
  Value management (VM) is widely accepted as an important tool in the
 management of projects. Through a series of semi-structured interviews,
 this paper attempts to add to the qualitative exploration of VM, by
 investigating the attitudes and experiences of VM facilitators within
 major UK cost consultancies. Clients cut across all sectors, but
 relatively few subscribe to a formal VM process. Despite the acknowledged
 importance of early interventions, the focus for many VM studies tends to
 be at spaces and element levels, rather than at the earlier concept level.
 VM continues to be used as a cost-cutting exercise, particularly so on
 projects which are experiencing problems. Formal VM rarely extends beyond
 tender stage. Workshops remain the common format, but these are often
 compressed, due to commercial pressures, into a half-day. Techniques are
 adapted to suit the needs of the project, team and client rather than
 being rigidly applied according to the theoretical approaches outlined in
 the literature. The potential to integrate VM and risk management (RM)
 services is recognized by all, although such integration is yet to be
 fully developed and implemented. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 483-493 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Quantity surveying practice, risk management, value management, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500040711 
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Author-Name: H. A. Bassioni 
Author-X-Name-First: H. A. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bassioni 
Author-Name: A. D. F. Price 
Author-X-Name-First: A. D. F. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Price 
Author-Name: T. M. Hassan 
Author-X-Name-First: T. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hassan 
Title: Building a conceptual framework for measuring business performance in construction: an empirical evaluation 
Abstract:
  The importance of business performance measurement across industries has
 elevated in the last decade in what has been described as a revolution.
 Meanwhile, the construction industry has been criticised for its
 underperformance and the Latham and Egan reports emphasized the need for
 performance improvement and measurement. Companies have had to face the
 dilemma of choosing among different performance measurement frameworks.
 Hence, a need has been identified for a comprehensive framework. The aim
 of this research is to fulfil this need by building a conceptual framework
 for measuring the business performance of construction organizations. The
 framework had been formulated in previous research upon the principles of
 the Balanced Scorecard and Business Excellence Models. The research
 attempts to empirically evaluate and revise the framework through a series
 of expert interviews and case studies. In addition, empirical feedback has
 been used to: express the revised framework in a more communicative form,
 illustrate how business performance can be measured; and highlight the
 differences between the proposed framework and contemporary performance
 frameworks. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 495-507 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Balanced scorecard, construction, empirical evaluation, excellence model, performance measurement, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619042000301401 
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Author-Name: Florence Yean Yng Ling 
Author-X-Name-First: Florence Yean Yng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ling 
Author-Name: C. William Ibbs 
Author-X-Name-First: C. William 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ibbs 
Author-Name: Javier Cuervo 
Author-X-Name-First: Javier 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cuervo 
Title: Entry and business strategies used by international architectural, engineering and construction firms in China 
Abstract:
  International architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) firms
 need to decide on the appropriate market entry mode and business
 strategies when undertaking projects overseas. The objectives of this
 research are to investigate the effective market entry modes for
 penetrating China and the effective business strategies for managing
 projects in China. The research method is based on a structured
 questionnaire and data were collected via postal survey. Interviews have
 been conducted to complement the survey. The results show that
 establishing a wholly owned subsidiary in China is the most effective
 entry mode. Foreign AEC firms need to adopt a differentiation strategy by
 providing niche and superior service. They must also pay great attention
 to customer satisfaction to gain competitive advantage and clinch and
 manage projects. To succeed in China, foreign AEC firms need to set up a
 physical office there, to develop a good understanding of local by-laws,
 understand client requirements better and therefore provide them with a
 superior product or service. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 509-520 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: China, foreign firms, international construction, market entry mode, strategies, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500040141 
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Author-Name: R. J. Kirkham 
Author-X-Name-First: R. J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kirkham 
Author-Name: A. H. Boussabaine 
Author-X-Name-First: A. H. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Boussabaine 
Title: Forecasting the residual service life of NHS hospital buildings: a stochastic approach 
Abstract:
  Service life appraisal is an important facet of the management of the NHS
 estate portfolio. Existing approaches to remaining service life estimation
 use simple deterministic methods, which could yield inaccurate results. An
 alternative approach to forecasting the remaining life of hospital
 buildings, based upon a combination of weighted average techniques and a
 Markov property; the minimum of exponentials, is presented. The results
 from this model were compared with those obtained by means of existing
 techniques, and revealed an average percentage difference of 56.26%. This
 confirms the notion that stochastic approaches in combination with
 elemental weightings could yield greater accuracy. Whilst the results
 obtained can be used primarily to determine the overall residual service
 life of a hospital building, the model also allows the condition state
 transition probabilities to be calculated at a given time. On the macro
 level, this information can be used for optimization of maintenance
 strategies. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 521-529 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Service life, forecasting, minimum of exponentials, hospital buildings, probability, Markov chain, stochastic forecasting, 
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Author-Name: Tarek Zayed 
Author-X-Name-First: Tarek 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zayed 
Author-Name: Daniel Halpin 
Author-X-Name-First: Daniel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Halpin 
Title: Deterministic models for assessing productivity and cost of bored piles 
Abstract:
  The assessment process of productivity and cost of bored pile
 construction is dictated by unseen subsurface obstacles, lack of
 contractor experience and site planning. These problems complicate the
 estimator's role in evaluating pile equipment productivity and cost.
 Current research discusses the assessment of piling process productivity
 and cost using the deterministic technique. Data are collected through
 questionnaires, site interviews and telephone calls to experts in various
 construction companies. Many variables have been considered in the piling
 construction process, such as pile size, depth, pouring method, soil type
 and construction method. Five deterministic models have been designated to
 assess productivity, cycle time and cost. The developed models are
 validated whereas 79% of the outputs have been predicted with more than
 75% accuracy. Consequently, three sets of charts have been developed to
 provide the decision-maker with a solid planning, scheduling and control
 tool for piling projects. If a pile has 60' depth with &#x3c6;-18 (18''
 diameter pile) in clay soil using a 5' auger height, the cycle time is
 estimated as 56 and 65.5 minutes; however, productivity is 6 and 5
 holes/day for dry and wet methods, respectively. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 531-543 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Bored pile, cost, cycle time, deterministic models, productivity, 
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Author-Name: Sang-Hoon Lee 
Author-X-Name-First: Sang-Hoon 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lee 
Author-Name: Stephen Thomas 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Thomas 
Author-Name: Richard Tucker 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tucker 
Title: The relative impacts of selected practices on project cost and schedule 
Abstract:
  Many studies reveal the positive impact of practices use on overall
 project performance, resulting in a consensus opinion in the industry that
 implementation of certain practices leads to improvement; yet there have
 been no definitive studies reporting in a quantitative manner, the
 relative impact of practices on different project objectives. This study
 develops models using multiple descriptive discriminant function analyses
 that divide project cost and schedule performance into four different
 performance groups. The study then examines the practices that
 discriminate among these four groups. Finally these results are summarized
 into a practice use index categorization for project cost and schedule
 performance. Critical practices indicating dominant impact on both cost
 and schedule performance are pre-project planning, project change
 management and design/information technology practice. Team building
 practice is a cost-beneficial practice and zero accident techniques
 practice is a schedule-beneficial practice, while constructability
 practice has a balanced bottom line impact on both cost and schedule. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 545-553 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Cost, discriminant function analysis, practices, relative importance, schedule, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500040232 
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Author-X-Name-First: Frens 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pries 
Author-Name: Andre Doree 
Author-X-Name-First: Andre 
Author-X-Name-Last: Doree 
Title: A century of innovation in the Dutch construction industry 
Abstract:
  In recent years, the number of publications on innovation in the
 construction industry has increased. Many of these documents address
 qualitative issues, e.g. policies for innovation and present case studies.
 A more quantitative approach is taken in this paper, which is the
 continuation of a previous study. It focuses on main types and sources of
 innovation in the construction industry, and includes an analysis of 55
 years of publications in two leading Dutch professional journals. The
 results show a recent increase in innovation, with two-thirds of
 innovations coming out of supplying industries. Construction companies
 contribute mainly in process innovations. Innovation in construction
 remains to be technology- rather than market-driven. Regulations have a
 surprising impact, as over one-third of all counted new innovations are
 related to new regulations. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 561-564 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Construction industry, innovation, management, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500040349 
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Author-Name: Mohammed Fadhil Dulaimi 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohammed Fadhil 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dulaimi 
Author-Name: Madhav Prasad Nepal 
Author-X-Name-First: Madhav Prasad 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nepal 
Author-Name: Moonseo Park 
Author-X-Name-First: Moonseo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Park 
Title: A hierarchical structural model of assessing innovation and project performance 
Abstract:
  Research in construction innovation highlights construction industry as
 having many barriers and resistance to innovations and suggests that it
 needs champions. A hierarchical structural model is presented, to assess
 the impact of the role of the project manager (PM) on the levels of
 innovation and project performance. The model adopts the structural
 equation modelling technique and uses the survey data collected from PMs
 and project team members working for general contractors in Singapore. The
 model fits well to the observed data, accounting for 24%, 37% and 49% of
 the variance in championing behaviour, the level of innovation and project
 performance, respectively. The results of this study show the importance
 of the championing role of PMs in construction innovation. However, in
 order to increase their effectiveness, such a role should be complemented
 by their competency and professionalism, tactical use of influence
 tactics, and decision authority. Moreover, senior management should
 provide adequate resources and a sustained support to innovation and
 create a conducive environment or organizational culture that nurtures and
 facilitates the PM's role in the construction project as a champion of
 innovation. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 565-577 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Champions, innovation, organizational climate, project manager, 
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Author-Name: Stuart Green 
Author-X-Name-First: Stuart 
Author-X-Name-Last: Green 
Author-Name: Scott Fernie 
Author-X-Name-First: Scott 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fernie 
Author-Name: Stephanie Weller 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephanie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Weller 
Title: Making sense of supply chain management: a comparative study of aerospace and construction 
Abstract:
  Current recipes for learning across business sectors too often fail to
 recognize the embedded and contextual nature of management practice. The
 existing literature gives little emphasis to the symbiotic relationship
 between supply chain management and the broader dynamics of context. The
 aerospace and construction sectors are selected for comparison on the
 basis that they are so different. The UK aerospace sector has undergone
 extensive consolidation as a result of the imperatives of global
 competitive pressures. In contrast, the construction industry has
 experienced decades of fragmentation and remains highly localized. An
 increasing proportion of output in the aerospace sector occurs within a
 small number of large, globally orientated firms. In contrast,
 construction output is dominated by a plethora of small firms with high
 levels of subcontracting and a widespread reliance on self-employment.
 These differences have fundamental implications for the way that supply
 chain management is understood and implemented in the two sectors.
 Semi-structured interviews with practitioners from both sectors support
 the contention that supply chain management is more established in
 aerospace than construction. The introduction of prime contracting and the
 increasing use of framework agreements within the construction sector
 potentially provide a much more supportive climate for supply chain
 management than has traditionally prevailed. However, progress depends
 upon an improved continuity of workload under such arrangements. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 579-593 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Consolidation, context, industry structure, sense-making, supply chain management, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500126882 
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Author-Name: N. A. Ankrah 
Author-X-Name-First: N. A. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ankrah 
Author-Name: D. A. Langford 
Author-X-Name-First: D. A. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Langford 
Title: Architects and contractors: a comparative study of organizational cultures 
Abstract:
  Conflicts between project participants have been identified in various
 construction industry reports as being one of the principal causes of poor
 performance on construction projects. These conflicts occur at the
 interface level in one respect because participants have different
 objectives and different organizational cultures which define their
 approach to work and relationship with the other project participants.
 This research was therefore undertaken to investigate and identify the
 organizational cultures of two significant players in the project
 coalition - architects and contractors - on the premise that by revealing
 specific cultural characteristics and orientations, establishing
 significant areas of difference and initiating discussion on some of the
 implications for conflicts and project performance, the context would have
 been set for assessing and understanding the behaviour of these project
 participants. A questionnaire survey based on some specific indices of
 organizational culture conducted on these two groups of participants
 revealed that in terms of specific traits, significant differences exist
 in task organization, sources of power and influence, control and
 coordination, formality, people issues and nature of tasks. The
 implications are that conflicts are likely to occur within the project
 coalition at the interface level where human interaction elements occur
 and this could detract from achieving project objectives. Awareness of
 these differences, however, improves the chances of achieving the right
 balance when constructing the team and this could lead to the development
 of synergy and good 'project chemistry' with positive consequences for
 overall project performance. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 595-607 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Architects, construction industry, contractors, organizational culture, project coalition, 
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Author-Name: Julaikha Hossain 
Author-X-Name-First: Julaikha 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hossain 
Author-Name: Kyoko Kusakabe 
Author-X-Name-First: Kyoko 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kusakabe 
Title: Sex segregation in construction organizations in Bangladesh and Thailand 
Abstract:
  Why do more women in Bangladesh study civil engineering than in Thailand,
 but fewer Bangladeshi women take employment in construction companies? The
 primary data for answering this question were drawn from questionnaire
 surveys with 204 professional engineers, in-depth interviews with 80
 professional women engineers, and informal discussions with
 employers/representatives in construction organizations in Bangladesh and
 Thailand. The findings underline the importance of organizational policy,
 practices and culture in creating a women-friendly workplace in both
 countries. The findings suggest that despite the reinforcement of societal
 gender expectations, organizations are able to create their own
 organizational culture and practices, which could help to utilize women's
 talent and improve their professional careers. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 609-619 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Construction industry, organizational culture, sex segregation, women engineers, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500127062 
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Author-Name: Andreas Wibowo 
Author-X-Name-First: Andreas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wibowo 
Title: Estimating general threshold traffic levels of typical build, operate, and transfer toll road projects in Indonesia 
Abstract:
  Applying the adjusted present value method enables the estimation of the
 general minimum traffic levels for the first year of operation required to
 make typical Indonesia's build, operate and transfer (BOT) toll road
 projects financially feasible. To determine the level, both average
 business risk as reflected by the opportunity cost of capital in the
 country's toll road industry, and project-specific risk as reflected by
 traffic risk in terms of ramp-up scale, ramp-up duration and catch-up
 extent are taken into consideration. Pessimistic and optimistic estimates
 reveal, respectively, that 18 000 vehicles per day (vhd) and 18 100 vhd
 are the minimum traffic levels under a low traffic risk scenario. This
 level increases particularly for optimistic estimate if traffic risk
 rises. To relax these high traffic requirements, the government should
 attempt to minimize traffic risk and average business risk or to provide
 financial supports. Sensitivity analysis results demonstrate that the
 threshold traffic levels are very sensitive to base tolls and construction
 cost. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 621-630 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Adjusted present value, build-operate-transfer, Indonesia, toll road, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500040901 
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Author-Name: Toke Reichstein 
Author-X-Name-First: Toke 
Author-X-Name-Last: Reichstein 
Author-Name: Ammon Salter 
Author-X-Name-First: Ammon 
Author-X-Name-Last: Salter 
Author-Name: David Gann 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gann 
Title: Last among equals: a comparison of innovation in construction, services and manufacturing in the UK 
Abstract:
  This paper contrasts the attitudes of firms towards innovation from the
 construction sector with those in services and manufacturing, using data
 from the UK innovation survey. We examine the liabilities that
 construction firms face in their innovative activities in comparison to
 other sectors, drawing from literature on the distinctiveness of
 construction as an economic activity. We find that the liabilities of
 immobility and unanticipated demand are among key distinguishing features
 that separate innovative behaviour in construction from other industries.
 The paper concludes with a discussion of the merits of cross-sectoral
 comparative research of this kind, together with issues for further
 research. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 631-644 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Construction innovation, innovation, innovation strategy, manufacturing, services, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500126940 
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Author-Name: D. Darshi De Saram 
Author-X-Name-First: D. Darshi 
Author-X-Name-Last: De Saram 
Author-Name: S. L. Tang 
Author-X-Name-First: S. L. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tang 
Title: Pain and suffering costs of persons in construction accidents: Hong Kong experience 
Abstract:
  Direct financial costs of accidents are the tip of the iceberg when
 compared to the indirect costs. Notwithstanding the difficulties involved,
 it is very important to estimate the indirect costs borne by society, and
 the non-material losses due to pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of
 life undergone by the victim. This study investigates the pain and
 suffering costs (non-material losses) of the victims of construction
 accidents in Hong Kong based on relevant High Court personal injury case
 judgements in the years 1999-2003. The 54 non-fatal accident cases and 14
 fatal accident cases analysed indicate that the average percentage of
 compensation awarded for non-material damages (pain, suffering and loss of
 enjoyment of life) to that for material damages (loss of earnings, medical
 and travelling expenses, etc.) during those years is about 30%. This
 result enables estimating the pain and suffering costs of the society for
 a particular year if the total material losses of all construction
 accidents in that year are known. Based on previous research in which the
 material losses in Hong Kong were evaluated for the years 1999, 2000 and
 2001, the corresponding pain and suffering costs could be estimated as 219
 million, 150 million and 107 million Hong Kong dollars, respectively
 (US$1.00&#x200a;=&#x200a;HK$7.80). 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 645-658 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Accidents, construction, costs, damages, Hong Kong losses, pain, suffering, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500039739 
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Author-Name: K. C. Lam 
Author-X-Name-First: K. C. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lam 
Author-Name: T. S. Hu 
Author-X-Name-First: T. S. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hu 
Author-Name: S. T. Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: S. T. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Title: Using the principal component analysis method as a tool in contractor pre-qualification 
Abstract:
  Contractor pre-qualification can be regarded as a complicated, two-group,
 non-linear classification problem. It involves a variety of subjective and
 uncertain information extracted from various parties such as contractors,
 pre-qualifiers and project teams. Non-linearity, uncertainty and
 subjectivity are the three predominant characteristics of the contractor
 pre-qualification process. This makes the process more of an art than a
 scientific evaluation. In addition to non-linearity, uncertainty and
 subjectivity, contractor pre-qualification is further complicated by the
 large number of contractor pre-qualification criteria (CPC) used in
 current practice and the multicollinearity existing between contractor
 attributes. An alternative empirical method using principal component
 analysis (PCA) is proposed for contractor pre-qualification in this study.
 The proposed method may alleviate the existing amount of multicollinearity
 and largely reduce the dimensionality of the pre-qualification data set.
 The applicability and potential of PCA for contractor pre-qualification
 has been examined by way of two data sets: (1) 73 pre-qualification cases
 (37 qualified and 36 disqualified) collected in England and (2) 85 (45
 qualified and 40 disqualified) pre-qualification cases relating to 10
 public sector projects in Hong Kong. The PCA-based results demonstrated
 that strong and positive inter-correlations existed between most of the
 qualifying variables, with the minimum correlation coefficient being 0.121
 and the maximum being 0.899, and that qualified and disqualified
 contractors could be satisfactorily separated. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 673-684 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Contractor pre-qualification, neural networks, principal component analysis, 
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Author-Name: Xiao-Hua Jin 
Author-X-Name-First: Xiao-Hua 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jin 
Author-Name: Florence Yean Yng Ling 
Author-X-Name-First: Florence Yean Yng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ling 
Title: Constructing a framework for building relationships and trust in project organizations: two case studies of building projects in China 
Abstract:
  A framework is constructed that can be used to foster trust and build
 relationships in construction project organizations in China. The research
 method was based on in-depth study of two building projects in China and
 data were collected via face-to-face interviews. The results show that as
 the project progresses, the dominant relationship within each stage
 deepens. The deepening relationship gives rise to different types of
 inherent risks such as a partner's self-interest seeking behaviour and
 opportunistic actions. To counterbalance these risks, trust fostering
 tools must be employed such as careful selection and effective management
 of partners. The framework for fostering trust and building relationship
 developed in the study suggests that (1) relationship deepens from shallow
 dependence to deep interdependence as the project progresses; (2)
 different relationships bring about distinct inherent risks; and (3)
 different trust-fostering tools counterbalance specific inherent risks.
 This framework could aid in reducing adversarial relationships by
 suggesting ways to foster trustworthy relationships. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 685-696 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: China, project management, relationship, risk, trust, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500127039 
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Author-Name: Gul Polat 
Author-X-Name-First: Gul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Polat 
Author-Name: David Arditi 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Arditi 
Title: The JIT materials management system in developing countries 
Abstract:
  The just-in-time (JIT) approach to materials management appears to be
 superior to a just-in-case (JIC) approach in terms of reducing cost and
 improving productivity under most circumstances encountered in
 industrialized countries. However, is it truly more advantageous than the
 more commonly used approaches in developing countries? Contractors in
 developing countries may be compelled to keep excessive inventory under
 some circumstances to help manage uncertainty in the supply chain and
 production process, high inflation rates, available discounts on prices of
 large amounts of materials, and price cuts in case of early purchasing.
 This study presents a comparison of the JIT and JIC materials management
 systems in terms of total cost of inventory by means of a simulation model
 that makes use of actual data obtained from an ongoing trade centre
 project in Istanbul, Turkey. The study suggests that had the JIT system
 been used in the project in Istanbul the total cost of inventory would
 have been 4.4% higher than the total cost of inventory in the JIC system
 currently used. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 697-712 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Materials management systems, just-in-time, developing countries, simulation modelling, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500041388 
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Author-Name: Emrah Acar 
Author-X-Name-First: Emrah 
Author-X-Name-Last: Acar 
Author-Name: Ismail Kocak 
Author-X-Name-First: Ismail 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kocak 
Author-Name: Yildiz Sey 
Author-X-Name-First: Yildiz 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sey 
Author-Name: David Arditi 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Arditi 
Title: Use of information and communication technologies by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in building construction 
Abstract:
  Scholars usually agree that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
 active in construction are not very innovative when compared with
 large-size construction enterprises. This is particularly evident in the
 case of adoption and diffusion of innovation associated with information
 and communication technologies (ICTs). Although ICTs are powerful
 instruments for the rapid and broader diffusion of technical knowledge,
 few SMEs are fully able to exploit their benefits. There is little
 evidence of how SMEs perceive ICTs and of the extent to which these
 technologies are actually used in the construction industry. There is a
 relationship between organizational size and the use of ICTs within the
 SMEs in the building construction sector in Turkey. A set of ICT variables
 comprising the perception, investment, usage and the software preferences
 of SMEs were analysed by making use of the data collected in a survey of a
 randomly selected sample of 227 building construction firms in Turkey. In
 contrast to the common approaches that consider SMEs as part of a
 homogeneous set of firms with similar characteristics, this study seeks
 the differences in ICT-related attitudes between SMEs of different sizes.
 Rather than using arbitrarily pre-defined intervals to classify firms by
 size, cluster analysis was used in this study. Although what emerges as a
 whole is the common under-utilization of ICTs by SMEs in building
 construction, 'organizational size' appears to explain some of the
 ICT-related attitude differences within these SMEs. Policy makers can
 consider using the findings of this study as inputs in their activities,
 as these findings represent a generic overview of the diffusion of new
 technologies and can assist in identifying future research directions. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 713-722 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Information and communication technology, organizational size, small firms, Turkish building construction industry, 
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Author-Name: We Mild Spaulding 
Author-X-Name-First: We Mild 
Author-X-Name-Last: Spaulding 
Author-Name: Adrian Bridge 
Author-X-Name-First: Adrian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bridge 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Title: The use of function analysis as the basis of value management in the Australian construction industry 
Abstract:
  Function analysis (FA) is considered to be at the core of value
 management (VM). However, research in the construction industry in the
 United States and Hong Kong indicates that this fundamental process is
 sometimes abbreviated or omitted from the VM process. In examining this
 situation in the Australian construction industry context, the research
 described in this paper aimed to gather a cross-sectional view of the role
 of FA in VM in the Australian construction industry by means of a postal
 questionnaire survey. The results confirm that FA is not always used in
 the VM process in Australia. Moreover, the functional hierarchy is
 preferred to the function analysis systems techniques (FAST) diagram when
 FA is implemented. It is also found that the greater the knowledge the
 participants have of FA, the more likely FA would be used in the VM
 process; while the greater the difficulty in implementing FA, the lesser
 is the commitment to use FA. In addition it is found that, in many ways,
 the use of FA and VM in general in Australia mirrors that of its operation
 (difficulty in applying FA, lack of expert facilitators, etc.) in other
 countries around the world. Exceptions to this include the length of time
 VM has been used in Australia and the duration of the VM workshops, both
 of which are shorter than in most countries. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 723-731 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Australian construction industry, function analysis, functional hierarchy, value management, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500040679 
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Author-Name: Helen Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Author-Name: Valerie Francis 
Author-X-Name-First: Valerie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Francis 
Title: Does work-family conflict mediate the relationship between job schedule demands and burnout in male construction professionals and managers? 
Abstract:
  It is unclear where work-family conflict should be theoretically
 positioned in the relationship between job stress and strain. Data
 collected from 231 male construction professionals, managers and
 administrators were analysed to determine whether work-family conflict
 mediates the relationship between job stressors and burnout. Two different
 aspects of work-schedule demands, i.e. job schedule irregularity and hours
 worked per week, were found to be related to the emotional exhaustion
 dimension of burnout. In all cases, the relationship between job schedule
 demands and emotional exhaustion was mediated by work-family conflict. The
 authors conclude that job schedule demands impact upon emotional
 exhaustion via work-family conflict. Further, work-family conflict is
 demonstrated to be a key mediating mechanism between schedule demands and
 emotional exhaustion for male employees. It is recommended that
 construction organizations examine ways to reduce work-family conflict as
 a means to reduce burnout and improve employees' wellbeing. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 733-745 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Burnout, men, schedule inflexibility, work hours, work-family conflict, wellbeing, 
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Author-Name: Paul Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Author-Name: Rachel Cooper 
Author-X-Name-First: Rachel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cooper 
Author-Name: Patricia Tzortzopoulos 
Author-X-Name-First: Patricia 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tzortzopoulos 
Title: Organizational learning: conceptual challenges from a project perspective 
Abstract:
  Organizational learning has been widely acknowledged as holding the key
 for companies to survive and prosper and has, in recent years, gained
 currency in construction management research. Much research centred upon
 the study of organizational learning as a process, as well as the view and
 understanding of companies as learning organizations. However,
 non-construction management researchers have recently begun to recognize
 the incoherence of the concepts presented in the literature and identified
 a lack of a solid theoretical and empirical foundation. To further
 exacerbate the challenge of embracing organizational learning in
 construction, the industry is largely project-based, thus increasing the
 difficulties for organizational learning to occur. Past research into
 organizational learning has also mainly concentrated on an
 intra-organizational perspective and where construction is specifically
 concerned, on project partnering. However, we regard such a focus to be
 myopic as a means of exploring organizational learning at the construction
 project level. As such, a number of research challenges are recommended
 including the need to examine organizational learning beyond project
 partnering; an emphasis on the inter-organizational dynamics involved in
 both the process and outcomes of organizational learning and the
 investigation of construction projects as learning networks. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 747-756 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Conceptual review, construction projects, learning organization, organizational learning, 
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Author-Name: Joe Tak-Yun Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: Joe Tak-Yun 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Author-Name: Eddie Hui 
Author-X-Name-First: Eddie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hui 
Author-Name: William Seabrooke 
Author-X-Name-First: William 
Author-X-Name-Last: Seabrooke 
Author-Name: John Raftery 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Raftery 
Title: A study of the Hong Kong property market: housing price expectations 
Abstract:
  The size and direction of correlation between housing price movements and
 expectations differ between housing actors and change over time in Hong
 Kong. A cross-sectional market outlook survey was conducted in November
 2000 to measure housing price expectations and their formation. The study
 challenges the traditional adaptive expectations theory and finds that the
 pessimistic mindset of market actors in a deflationary period was due to a
 lack of economic confidence - the root cause for weak expectations. It
 also suggests that there exist differential price expectations between
 different actors. Homebuyers and investors tend to be unrealistically
 overconfident in the long-term performance of the real estate market.
 Evidently, the determination of house sale prices is predominantly
 forward-looking, based more upon macroeconomic fundamentals than the past
 price trend. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 757-765 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Expectation formation, Hong Kong, housing price expectations, 
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Author-Name: Danny Myers 
Author-X-Name-First: Danny 
Author-X-Name-Last: Myers 
Title: A review of construction companies' attitudes to sustainability 
Abstract:
  In the last decade several initiatives have been taken to encourage the
 construction industry to support the agenda of sustainable development. On
 the basis of public disclosures made by companies listed on the UK Stock
 Exchange this paper reviews current attitudes to sustainability and
 corporate social responsibility. The findings suggest that very few of the
 major companies positively embrace these ideas. It is subsequently argued
 that the fragmented and diverse nature of the industry further complicates
 the transition towards sustainable construction. The conclusion is that
 even though the construction industry has its own sustainability agenda,
 relatively few companies have changed their business paradigm. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 781-785 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Corporate social responsibility, sustainable construction, public disclosures, UK government initiatives, 
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Author-X-Name-First: Graeme 
Author-X-Name-Last: Larsen 
Title: Horses for courses: relating innovation diffusion concepts to the stages of the diffusion process 
Abstract:
  The research uses a sociological perspective to build an improved,
 context specific understanding of innovation diffusion within the UK
 construction industry. It is argued there is an iterative interplay
 between actors and the social system they occupy that directly influences
 the diffusion process as well as the methodology adopted. The research
 builds upon previous findings that argued a level of best fit for the
 three innovation diffusion concepts of cohesion, structural equivalence
 and thresholds. That level of best fit is analysed here using empirical
 data from the UK construction industry. This analysis allows an
 understanding of how the relative importance of these concepts' actually
 varies within the stages of the innovation diffusion process. The
 conclusion that the level of relevance fluctuates in relation to the
 stages of the diffusion process is a new development in the field. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 787-792 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Actor, cohesion, diffusion stages, innovation, structure, structural equivalence, thresholds, 
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Author-Name: Jan Brochner 
Author-X-Name-First: Jan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Brochner 
Author-Name: Per-erik Josephson 
Author-X-Name-First: Per-erik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Josephson 
Author-Name: Johan Alte 
Author-X-Name-First: Johan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Alte 
Title: Identifying management research priorities 
Abstract:
  An agenda for management research can be set by the academic community
 with more or less input from practising managers. The purpose of this note
 is to describe a model for collecting, structuring and analysing
 practitioner views of what should be the priorities for construction
 management research. A meeting with construction sector participants gave
 rise to proposals that were consolidated into 20 management themes. Next,
 a questionnaire sent to 260 individuals received 140 responses where these
 themes had been ranked and the strength of recent industry development for
 each theme assessed. Results show that high priority was assigned to
 leadership issues and identification of customer needs. The process should
 be possible to replicate abroad, although cultural differences are
 expected to influence priorities. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 793-796 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Management research, construction management, research priorities, 
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Author-Name: Pierre Bonnal 
Author-X-Name-First: Pierre 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bonnal 
Author-Name: Didier Gourc 
Author-X-Name-First: Didier 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gourc 
Author-Name: Ari-pekka Hameri 
Author-X-Name-First: Ari-pekka 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hameri 
Author-Name: Germain Lacoste 
Author-X-Name-First: Germain 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lacoste 
Title: A linear-discrete scheduling model for the resource-constrained project scheduling problem 
Abstract:
  For some specific types of construction projects, the classical CPM or
 PDM scheduling techniques are not the most suitable. Few specific
 scheduling approaches have been developed to cope with construction
 projects that are made of either repetitive activities or activities with
 linear developments. But real-world construction projects do not consist
 only of such activities. They are generally made of a mixture of linear
 and/or repetitive activities and of more conventional activities. To allow
 this, the linear scheduling problem is reformulated, so classical schedule
 calculation approaches can be used. The implementation of some Allen's
 algebra features to avoid adverse discontinuities and to allow crew/work
 continuity, together with a resource-driven and space-constrained
 scheduling are among the key features of the proposed approach. It is also
 a spin-off of off-the-field practices used for scheduling real projects in
 the particle accelerator construction domain; an excerpt from such a
 construction project is provided for illustrating the methodology. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 797-814 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Construction scheduling, linear scheduling, optimization, 
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Author-Name: Low Sui Pheng 
Author-X-Name-First: Low Sui 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pheng 
Author-Name: Wu Min 
Author-X-Name-First: Wu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Min 
Title: Just-in-time management in the ready mixed concrete industries of Chongqing, China and Singapore 
Abstract:
  Implementing just-in-time (JIT) management in the ready mixed concrete
 (RMC) industry seems viable. It has been observed previously by others
 that the current practices for managing the concrete supply chain upstream
 in terms of raw materials acquisition or prerequisite work on site were
 not geared toward JIT production. However, it is unclear if this
 observation is also relevant for the procurement of raw materials in the
 RMC industry in Chongqing (in China) and Singapore. Hence, the purpose of
 this study is to investigate the implementation status of JIT in the RMC
 industry in Chongqing and Singapore. The field study conducted found that
 all the RMC suppliers surveyed were using the demand pull system to manage
 RMC production and delivery to sites. However, the study also found that
 the raw materials could be purchased either using the JIT purchasing
 method or the traditional economic order quantity (EOQ) purchasing method.
 Further studies to investigate the conditions where a RMC supplier can
 adopt the JIT purchasing method to procure its raw materials are
 recommended. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 815-829 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Chongqing, JIT, production techniques, ready mixed concrete, Singapore, suppliers, 
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Author-Name: Max Bergstrom 
Author-X-Name-First: Max 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bergstrom 
Author-Name: Lars Stehn 
Author-X-Name-First: Lars 
Author-X-Name-Last: Stehn 
Title: Benefits and disadvantages of ERP in industrialised timber frame housing in Sweden 
Abstract:
  Industrialised timber frame housing is successful in the Swedish market
 for one-family housing. In the manufacturing industry, methods and
 software systems such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) are
 widespread, demonstrating significant benefits. A survey of the majority
 of industrialised timber frame housing companies in Sweden demonstrates
 low ERP use with a low degree of strategic importance, but with
 operational and managerial benefits. The ERP approach has potential for
 industrialised housing and its use is favoured by an increased maturity in
 IT. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 831-838 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Enterprise resource planning, industrialised housing, small and medium-sized enterprises, 
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Author-Name: Tarek Zayed 
Author-X-Name-First: Tarek 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zayed 
Author-Name: Daniel Halpin 
Author-X-Name-First: Daniel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Halpin 
Author-Name: Ismail Basha 
Author-X-Name-First: Ismail 
Author-X-Name-Last: Basha 
Title: Productivity and delays assessment for concrete batch plant-truck mixer operations 
Abstract:
  Current research focuses on assessing productivity, cost, and delays for
 concrete batch plant (CBP) operations using Artificial Neural Network
 (ANN) methodology. Data were collected to assess cycle time, delays, cost
 of delays, cost of delivery, productivity, and price/m3 for the CBP. Two
 ANN models were designated to represent the CBP process considering many
 CBP variables. Input variables include delivery distance, concrete type,
 and truck mixer's load. Output variables include the assessment of cycle
 time, cost of delays, delivery cost, productivity, and price/m3. The ANN
 outputs have been validated to show the ANN's robustness in assessing the
 CBP output variables. The average validity percent for the ANN outputs is
 96.25%. A Time-Quantity (TQ) chart is developed to assess the time
 required for both truck mixers and the CBP to produce a specified quantity
 of concrete. Charts have been developed to predict cycle time/truck,
 delays/truck, cost of delays/truck, cost of delivery/m3, and price/m3. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 839-850 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Artificial Neural Network (ANN), productivity, cost analysis, cycle time, modeling, concrete batch plant (CBP), truck mixer, 
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Author-Name: Manish Gangwar 
Author-X-Name-First: Manish 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gangwar 
Author-Name: Paul Goodrum 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Goodrum 
Title: The effect of time on safety incentive programs in the US construction industry 
Abstract:
  Recently, safety incentive programs have been under scrutiny by the US
 Occupational Safety and Health Administration for their effectiveness to
 improve construction safety performance. Most of the previous research on
 construction safety incentives focused on anecdotal evidence examining the
 merits and demerits of safety incentives. Meanwhile, the long-term effect
 of safety incentive programs on construction safety remains uncertain.
 This research examined how key safety performance indicators changed over
 time in the presence of safety incentive programs in the US construction
 industry using primary survey data. The paper's key finding is that the
 effectiveness of safety incentive programs does diminish with time, as
 suspected by earlier experts and managers in the US construction industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 851-859 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Construction, incentive, safety, personnel management, motivation, 
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Author-Name: Chris Ivory 
Author-X-Name-First: Chris 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ivory 
Title: The cult of customer responsiveness: is design innovation the price of a client-focused construction industry? 
Abstract:
  Much has been written about the positive contribution made by the
 customer to innovation in bespoke and low-volume products like those of
 construction. Far less attention has been given to the potentially
 corrosive effects the client might have on innovation. Drawing on three
 construction case studies, this paper argues that strong client leadership
 may have negative consequences for innovation, including the suppression
 of innovation and an overly narrow focus on particular types of
 innovation. Given that innovation has a key role in the future
 competitiveness of any industry, it is argued that the role of the client
 in construction innovation requires more careful examination than it has
 thus far been afforded. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 861-870 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: The client, innovation, competitiveness, 
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Author-Name: Anna Kadefors 
Author-X-Name-First: Anna 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kadefors 
Title: Fairness in interorganizational project relations: norms and strategies 
Abstract:
  There is a strong preference for fairness in human interaction, so that
 people who experience unfairness tend to react with anger, resentment and
 loss of motivation. Concerns to appear fair influence the behaviour of
 both individuals and firms. Perceptions of fairness are susceptible to
 framing and may be influenced by various norms for outcome distribution as
 well as by decision processes and interpersonal relations. This paper
 deals with causes and effects of fairness perceptions in construction
 project relations, mainly fixed price contracts procured by competitive
 tendering. In such projects, uncertainty results in continuous post
 contract award problem-solving and negotiations, and fairness concerns may
 have incremental but significant influence on the terms of exchange. Case
 studies of client-contractor interaction in two projects are used to
 discuss of how fairness norms relate to strategies and industry culture.
 It is concluded that that an intuitive cost-based norm of fair pricing
 shapes interaction in construction projects, but that consequences vary
 between projects. The norm may favour contractors, but is also related to
 poor risk management and client distrust. To improve performance, clients
 need to design procurement practices and communication so that perceptions
 of contractor losses are counteracted. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 871-878 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Construction contracts, conflict, procurement, fairness, winner's curse, 
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Author-Name: Mei-Yung Leung 
Author-X-Name-First: Mei-Yung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leung 
Author-Name: Paul Olomolaiye 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Olomolaiye 
Author-Name: Alice Chong 
Author-X-Name-First: Alice 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chong 
Author-Name: Chloe Lam 
Author-X-Name-First: Chloe 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lam 
Title: Impacts of stress on estimation performance in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  Cost estimation not only requires precise technical and analytical input
 from estimators but also involves the use of subjective judgement. An
 investigation on the impact of stress on estimation performance was
 conducted involving 177 professional estimators in Hong Kong. Using
 correlation analysis, regression analysis and structural equation
 modelling, the relationships between stress and various aspects of
 estimation performance are examined and a causal structural model is
 developed. The results indicate that stress is a cause of negative
 estimation performance (resulting in weak interpersonal relationships,
 unfamiliarity with organization and ineffective process), while,
 simultaneously, it is beneficial to the professional estimation
 performance. Furthermore, there is an inverted U-shaped relationship
 between stress and the organizational relationship. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 891-903 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Cost estimation, interpersonal, organization, performance, stress, task, 
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Author-Name: Xing Wu 
Author-X-Name-First: Xing 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wu 
Author-Name: Zhihui Zhang 
Author-X-Name-First: Zhihui 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang 
Title: Input-output analysis of the Chinese construction sector 
Abstract:
  The construction sector has played a key role in the Chinese economy,
 which has been experiencing a rapid growth for the past two decades. This
 development and growth are reviewed in a framework of input-output
 analysis. The national input-output table (IO table) was used to study the
 current input-output profile of the Chinese construction sector and the
 relationship between the construction sector and other sectors. The pull
 and push effect of the Chinese construction industry to the whole national
 economy has been estimated. It shows that the pull effect is much larger
 than the push effect. Furthermore, through the analysis of a series of
 four IO tables spanning over the last 10 years, it reveals that the pull
 and push effect of the Chinese construction industry are both getting
 larger and larger. This means the Chinese construction industry is
 becoming mature and is in great transition. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 905-912 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Input-output analysis, construction sector, pull effect, push effect, 
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Author-Name: Chuan Chen 
Author-X-Name-First: Chuan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen 
Author-Name: John Messner 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Messner 
Title: An investigation of Chinese BOT projects in water supply: a comparative perspective 
Abstract:
  China has used the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) delivery method since the
 early 1980s. However, there has been a varying degree of success achieved
 through the use of this method aimed toward the increased development of
 economic infrastructure projects. The Chinese government continues to
 shift and revise their delivery approach on BOT projects to maintain
 public welfare and improve the potential for project success based on
 lessons learned from practice. Private sponsors accordingly design or
 adjust their strategies to survive and succeed in this turbulent market
 environment. Three representative BOT water projects in China were
 compared to provide both descriptive and predictive insights to both
 public and private parties involved in water BOT projects in China.
 Critical lessons were drawn from government initiatives in project
 institutional settings regarding government support, procurement method,
 tariff formulae, approval system, and dispute resolution process. Four
 generic strategies used by private sponsors were identified through these
 case studies including cost leadership, transaction size maximization,
 localization, and involvement of multilateral financial organization. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 913-925 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT), water sector, China, governmental initiatives, strategy, 
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Author-Name: Stephen Pryke 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pryke 
Title: Towards a social network theory of project governance 
Abstract:
  The findings of a study are presented using social network analysis in an
 innovative application involving the analysis of construction project
 governance. The rationale supporting the application of social network
 analysis (SNA) within the construction project coalition context was
 published by this author in a previous paper in this journal. The
 rationale is summarised in order to explore a very specific framework for
 the examination of the governance of construction coalitions. The
 significance of the analytical approach proposed relates to the weakness
 in existing analytical methods, particularly in relation to changes in
 approach to procurement following the publication of the Latham and Egan
 reports. The research framework relates to the key functions of the
 coalitions to SNA. Within the framework of these key functions, network
 density and actor point centrality data are gathered using a form of
 linear responsibility analysis chart adapted to assemble network data in
 node list form for input in UCINET 6, SNA analysis and visualisation
 software. Analysis of the directional, non-trivial, valued and
 multivariate network data reveals that the study of comparative network
 density and project actor related point centrality is effective in
 providing an understanding of a number of characteristics of new
 procurement. Specifically, we can study and evaluate quantitatively,
 possibly for the first time: use and relevance of financial incentives in
 the governance of projects; emergent and redundant project actor roles;
 movement away from traditional independent financial management roles
 within projects adopting a supply chain management (SCM) approach;
 alternative candidates for the role of manager of the supply chain and
 their relative levels of engagement and effectiveness; the effects that
 the use of clusters and SCM have upon post-contract production activities;
 the effects that partnering arrangements and standardisation of design
 have upon transaction costs during the production phase; the effects on
 project governance of a reduced reliance on contract for project
 governance; and characteristics of the relatively new role of cluster
 leader. The results of the research are presented here principally in
 tabulated form and involve network density values for contractual,
 performance incentive and information exchange networks. Centrality values
 relate to the prominence of the key project actors within the three main
 types of network identified above. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 927-939 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Governance, procurement, project management, social network analysis (SNA), intra-coalition networks, 
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Author-Name: R. Navon 
Author-X-Name-First: R. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Navon 
Author-Name: Y. Shpatnitsky 
Author-X-Name-First: Y. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shpatnitsky 
Title: A model for automated monitoring of road construction 
Abstract:
  Monitoring and control of earthmoving operations is gaining an increasing
 interest. Manual monitoring and control of earthmoving operations have not
 yielded the expected results. Additionally, because manual monitoring is
 labor-intensive, construction managers have to choose between monitoring
 based on rough estimates, or spending a lot of time collecting and
 processing data. The latter choice distracts them from many other
 important duties. The purpose of the present model is to automatically
 collect and process monitoring data providing the construction manager
 with real-time control information. The model was developed for road
 construction. It uses GPS technology for automated data collection,
 logging the locations of all the earthmoving equipment while working on
 the project. Specially developed algorithms convert these locations to
 control information regarding productivity, duration (or progress) and
 actual consumption of materials. The model was implemented and tested for
 3 weeks in a road construction project. The performance of four activities
 was measured by the model and compared to manual measurement of the same
 parameters. This comparison indicated that the model could reach a
 deviation of &#xb1;5%. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 941-951 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Automated data collection, control, earthmoving, GPS, monitoring, road construction, 
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Author-Name: Kelu Guo 
Author-X-Name-First: Kelu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Guo 
Author-Name: Edward Minchin 
Author-X-Name-First: Edward 
Author-X-Name-Last: Minchin 
Author-Name: Ted Ferragut 
Author-X-Name-First: Ted 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ferragut 
Title: The shift to warranties and performance specifications: what of method specifications? 
Abstract:
  Assertions have been made recently by many in the public sector and the
 construction industry that a standard set of specifications based on
 measurable performance has been developed for the industry. The move from
 method, or prescriptive, specifications to performance specifications and
 warranties has produced innovative ideas and changes to the industry;
 however, it was not clear just how complete the change was or to what
 extent method specifications were still relied upon. In addition, it was
 not clear what contribution, if any, method specifications would make to
 the ideal set of standard specifications. A recently conducted study
 analyses the prevalence of method specifications versus performance
 specifications and warranties in highway and bridge construction.
 Innovative contracting and the trend within state highway agencies to move
 from method specifications to warranties and performance specifications
 are discussed, as are suggestions for integrating method specifications
 into performance and warranty specifications. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 953-963 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Method specifications, prescriptive specifications, performance-related specifications, performance-based specifications, warranties, performance specifications, 
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Author-Name: David Delgado-Hernandez 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Delgado-Hernandez 
Author-Name: Elaine Aspinwall 
Author-X-Name-First: Elaine 
Author-X-Name-Last: Aspinwall 
Title: Improvement tools in the UK construction industry 
Abstract:
  The use of improvement tools in manufacturing industry has proven to be
 an important aspect of continuous improvement activities. To determine
 whether the same is true in the UK construction industry, a survey was
 conducted to assess the current level of use and perceived importance of
 such tools. In addition, the impact of the ISO 9001 quality system on the
 level of use and perceived importance of these tools was also
 investigated. Following a comprehensive literature review, more than
 thirty improvement tools were identified and categorized using affinity
 diagrams. Factor analysis was used to demonstrate that the proposed
 classification was valid. The results of the survey showed that, in terms
 of use, quality control, performance measures and technology tools are
 common practice in the industry. A similar set of tools/techniques was
 perceived as highly important except that technology and performance
 measures were interchanged. When comparing the mean use and mean perceived
 importance for each group of techniques, significant differences were
 found in tools that help to gather customer needs, those aimed at
 programming and those used for measuring performance. In terms of the ISO
 9001 standard, it was found that certified companies make more use of and
 place higher levels of importance on most of the groups of tools studied
 than those not certified. The conclusions from the survey will help to
 develop a framework for suggesting which tools to use at each stage of a
 construction project. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 965-977 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Improvement tools, total quality management (TQM), survey, construction projects, 
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Author-Name: James Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: James 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Author-Name: Albert Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Albert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Author-Name: Y. H. Chiang 
Author-X-Name-First: Y. H. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chiang 
Title: Time series forecasts of the construction labour market in Hong Kong: the Box-Jenkins approach 
Abstract:
  Labour resources are invaluable assets in the construction industry.
 Nurturing a quality workforce and promoting stable employment for
 construction personnel have often been advocated as part and parcel of an
 industrial policy. Yet, the future labour market of the industry is always
 uncertain, and there is a need for estimating future labour market
 conditions as an aid to policy formulation and implementation. The
 Box-Jenkins approach has been applied to develop Autoregressive Integrated
 Moving Average (ARIMA) models to analyse and forecast five key indicators
 in the construction labour market of Hong Kong: employment level,
 productivity, unemployment rate, underemployment rate and real wage. This
 approach can be adopted in more complex and diverse labour markets subject
 to the properties of the utilized data series. Quarterly time-series
 statistics over the period 1983-2002 are used in this study. The
 predictive adequacy of the models derived is evaluated with out-of-sample
 forecasts in comparison with actual data, based on the mean absolute
 percentage error (MAPE) and the Theil's U statistics. The results indicate
 that except for construction employment, the proposed forecasting models
 have reasonably good predictive performance. Among the five case studies,
 the most accurate is the construction real wages model. In addition, we
 conclude that univariate projection is not an appropriate method for
 forecasting construction employment in Hong Kong. Multivariate structural
 forecasting analysis should be adopted in order to obtain more accurate
 estimates. The developed models can be used to provide benchmark estimates
 for further analysis of the construction labour market and the projections
 offer valuable information and early signals to training providers and
 employment policy makers. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 979-991 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Box-Jenkins approach, time-series forecast, labour market, construction industry, Hong Kong, 
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Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty 
Author-Name: Barbara Bagilhole 
Author-X-Name-First: Barbara 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bagilhole 
Title: Guest Editorial 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 995-1000 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500483036 
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Author-Name: Geoff Briscoe 
Author-X-Name-First: Geoff 
Author-X-Name-Last: Briscoe 
Title: Women and minority groups in UK construction: recent trends 
Abstract:
  Trends in the employment share of women working in UK construction are
 compared to the proportions of women in the total national workforce. The
 distribution of women workers across occupations in construction is
 examined and factors limiting the participation of women are briefly
 addressed. The position of ethnic minority workers in construction is
 analysed using recent data. Broad statistics on the extent of disability
 in the workforce are presented. Recent data is produced on the regional
 distribution of women, ethnic minorities and disabled people in the
 industry workforce. Finally, attention is drawn to likely future changes
 in diversity in the workforce and influences are noted that may yet result
 in greater participation of minority groups in the construction labour
 market. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1001-1005 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Women in construction, ethnic minorities, disabled workers, current trends, regional differences, 
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Author-X-Name-First: A. S. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Caplan 
Author-Name: J. Gilham 
Author-X-Name-First: J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gilham 
Title: Included against the odds: failure and success among minority ethnic built-environment professionals in Britain 
Abstract:
  Despite domination of the built environment professions (BEPs) by white
 men, there exists within it a small core of minority ethnic (ME)
 professionals who are becoming well organized and articulate within their
 professions. Based on a foundation of research conducted for the
 Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and more recent work for the
 Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) by the Centre
 for Ethnic Minority Studies (CEMS, Royal Holloway, University of London),
 this paper describes and analyses the factors that have enabled this group
 to enter the industry and, in some cases, to prosper. Implicit in the
 analysis is a critique of those structural and cultural factors that have
 prevented others from following their career aims, and of the failure of
 the industry more generally to be inclusive and diversify its workforce.
 The discussion draws upon interviews with ME professionals, students,
 lecturers and employers working in Britain in construction, engineering,
 architecture, surveying, planning and urban and landscape design to
 exemplify the key areas of access, support, development and progression in
 the industry, and to present a clear and rounded picture of what it takes
 to succeed as a ME professional in the BEPs today. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1007-1015 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Construction, built environment, minority ethnic, management, diversity, 
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Author-Name: Andy Steele 
Author-X-Name-First: Andy 
Author-X-Name-Last: Steele 
Author-Name: Stephen Todd 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Todd 
Title: The future of the black and minority ethnic (BME) construction sector in England 
Abstract:
  It is generally recognized that there is a lack of equality of
 opportunity for minority-led contractors and consultants (i.e. where at
 least 50 per cent of the workforce or ownership is from a minority group,
 such as women, disabled people or a black and minority ethnic community)
 to compete for work within the housing association sector. In response,
 the Housing Corporation, the government quango responsible for social
 housing in the UK, recently commissioned research to investigate the
 potential benefits of establishing a national database of such companies
 for the sector in England. The expectation was that such an initiative
 will help develop, support and promote black and minority ethnic (BME)
 companies and at the same time, redress the skills shortage in the
 construction industry. Recent funding cuts within the Housing Corporation
 now seriously undermine the future sustainability and development of this
 sector of the construction industry. This paper begins by providing an
 overview of the types of discrimination faced by BME contractors and
 consultants. This is set within the context of an unprecedented expansion
 in the construction sector but where restricted capacity among mainstream
 contractors due to skill and staff shortages is increasingly evident. The
 extent to which contractor registration databases have addressed these
 inequalities is then considered with particular reference to the largest
 of such contractor registration systems, Constructionline. Drawing on
 recent empirical work, the development requirements of such a database
 from the perspective of BME contractors and consultants is considered. The
 discussion also focuses on the future sustainability of BME small and
 medium enterprises. The commitment of social housing agencies to equality
 of opportunity will be crucial to the success of this sector. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1017-1023 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Equality, construction, housing, ethnic and minorities, 
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Author-Name: Justin Byrne 
Author-X-Name-First: Justin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Byrne 
Author-Name: Linda Clarke 
Author-X-Name-First: Linda 
Author-X-Name-Last: Clarke 
Author-Name: Marc Van Der Meer 
Author-X-Name-First: Marc 
Author-X-Name-Last: Van Der Meer 
Title: Gender and ethnic minority exclusion from skilled occupations in construction: a Western European comparison 
Abstract:
  Women and ethnic minorities remain seriously underrepresented in skilled
 construction occupations despite European Union policy to overcome labour
 market segregation and despite their increasing participation in the
 economy-wide labour market. The paper seeks to account for differences in
 female and ethnic minority/migrant participation in both the deregulated,
 craft-based construction industries of Italy and Spain and, to an extent,
 Britain and in the regulated industrial and training-based industries of
 Denmark and the Netherlands. The authors found that the only entry route
 for women is to obtain formal qualifications, with the Dutch and Danish
 education and training systems being especially pivotal to inclusion.
 Those from ethnic minorities and recent migrants, whilst proportionately
 overrepresented in Italy and Spain, face more vertical segregation in
 being largely confined to the bottom of the job ladder. Key obstacles
 confronted by both groups are the opportunity to undertake work-based
 training, output-based wage systems, informal methods of recruitment and
 lack of proactive implementation of equal opportunities policies. The
 conclusion drawn is that European and national authorities and social
 partners need to address equality of access and of employment conditions
 to ensure that regulation overcomes exclusion. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1025-1034 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Construction industry, gender segregation, ethnic minorities, Europe, labour markets, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500310759 
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Author-Name: Ann De Graft-Johnson 
Author-X-Name-First: Ann 
Author-X-Name-Last: De Graft-Johnson 
Author-Name: Sandra Manley 
Author-X-Name-First: Sandra 
Author-X-Name-Last: Manley 
Author-Name: Clara Greed 
Author-X-Name-First: Clara 
Author-X-Name-Last: Greed 
Title: Diversity or the lack of it in the architectural profession 
Abstract:
  Approximately 37 per cent of architectural students are women and the
 percentage is increasing. This increase is not reflected in the
 architectural profession; women represent only 13 per cent of the total
 and analysis reveals that women are leaving the profession after
 qualifying. The research reported here was undertaken in 2003 and
 investigated the reasons why women were leaving. Research methods included
 the appointment of an expert advisory group, an extensive literature
 review, a web-based questionnaire aimed at women architects and a series
 of interviews with women who had left architecture. No single reason
 emerged from the research to explain why women left but a multiplicity of
 factors, such as low pay, poor promotion prospects, discriminatory
 attitudes and sexist behaviour were found to influence departure. The
 problem has an international dimension as revealed through the web survey
 and from ongoing academic interest. There are serious implications for the
 future of the profession if, through its culture and practice, it loses
 skilled people after they have qualified. Finally a series of key
 strategic recommendations for the professional bodies as well as
 practitioners suggest ways of reducing this female brain drain. The aim is
 to increase diversity in the construction industry and improve the
 competitive edge of the architectural profession. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1035-1043 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Women in architecture, gender, discrimination, inclusion, equality, diversity, workplace practice and culture, equal opportunities, 
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Author-Name: Helen Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Author-Name: Valerie Francis 
Author-X-Name-First: Valerie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Francis 
Title: The decline of the 'traditional' family: work-life benefits as a means of promoting a diverse workforce in the construction industry of Australia 
Abstract:
  The 'traditional' managerial career model was based upon a clear division
 of labour. Typically, women stayed at home to raise children and manage
 household work while men acted as primary breadwinners. In this
 arrangement, relocation, long and inflexible hours of work and frequent
 travel were not only possible but were a prerequisite for advancement.
 However, since the 1950s, dramatic changes to family structures and
 workforce composition have occurred. In the twenty-first century the
 majority of women, including those who may be considered in the
 child-bearing and early child-rearing age group, are in paid employment.
 There has also been an increase in the number of lone parents in the
 workforce. There is evidence of a corresponding change in employees'
 expectations, with both men and women placing greater value on both work
 and family involvement. Given these changes, it can no longer be assumed
 that employees are 'free' to devote all their energy to their work. Nor
 can it be assumed that there is a clear separation between employees' work
 and personal lives. The construction industry has a culture of long hours
 and weekend work, and construction employees struggle to achieve a balance
 between their work and personal lives. This paper suggests that, in order
 to attract and retain a talented workforce, construction organizations
 will increasingly have to cater for the diverse needs of employees with
 regard to work-life balance. Furthermore, it is likely that employees'
 needs will vary according to their gender, age and stage of family
 development. A 'one size fits all' approach to managing work-life balance
 is unlikely to suffice. This paper presents the results of an empirical
 investigation of project-based professional and managerial employees'
 preferences for work-life balance initiatives in Australian private and
 public sector construction organizations. Preferences were found to differ
 significantly by employee family structure and age. The small number of
 female respondents did not warrant statistical comparisons by gender.
 However, the profile of female respondents suggests that women with
 dependent children are seriously under-represented in project-based
 positions within the participating organizations. Finally, the
 implications for managing a diverse workforce are discussed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1045-1057 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Work-life benefits, age, gender, family structure, diversity, 
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Author-Name: Clara Greed 
Author-X-Name-First: Clara 
Author-X-Name-Last: Greed 
Author-Name: Dory Reeves 
Author-X-Name-First: Dory 
Author-X-Name-Last: Reeves 
Title: Mainstreaming equality into strategic spatial policy making: are town planners losing sight of gender? 
Abstract:
  Spatial planning authorities have a pivotal role in shaping the built
 environment, through the production of development plans and the operation
 of the development control system. Previous research shows that the needs
 of women have not been given as much attention as those of men in the
 formulation of planning policy. Yet European Union directives and United
 Kingdom government guidance require local authorities to mainstream gender
 considerations into spatial policy-making. This paper draws on research
 undertaken for the Royal Town Planning Institute on the extent to which
 gender mainstreaming is taking place within planning authorities. A
 qualitative approach was adopted to identify those factors facilitating or
 restricting adoption. It was found that a generic, rather than gendered,
 approach to mainstreaming prevails. Gender is given a relatively low
 priority relative to other over-arching policy considerations, such as
 environmental sustainability or racial equality. A cameo study of the
 Greater London Authority demonstrates the difficulties encountered by even
 the most progressive planning departments. It is concluded that for gender
 considerations to be taken seriously by planners, legislative and
 procedural reforms are required, along with cultural change within the
 wider context of the construction industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1059-1070 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Spatial planning, gender, mainstreaming, diversity, equality, Greater London Authority, 
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Author-Name: Rita Newton 
Author-X-Name-First: Rita 
Author-X-Name-Last: Newton 
Author-Name: Marcus Ormerod 
Author-X-Name-First: Marcus 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ormerod 
Title: Do disabled people have a place in the UK construction industry? 
Abstract:
  In the UK, a significant number of disabled people are unemployed and
 previous research has suggested reasons for this include the
 inaccessibility of workplace environments that have either not been
 designed, or adapted, to accommodate the requirements of disabled people,
 and the nature of work being undertaken in that workplace environment.
 Since there has been no previous research within the context of the
 construction industry, the aim was to explore contractors' practices in
 the employment of disabled people and in the adaptation of workplace
 environments. A survey was undertaken of the top 100 UK contractors in the
 UK. Views of disabled people were also sought, and access audits of
 workplace environments were undertaken. The combined analysis shows that
 compared to UK industries in general, contractors are less likely to have
 appropriate policies and practices in place to support disabled job
 applicants through the recruitment process. However, contractors as
 employers are more likely to make 'reasonable adjustments' as required by
 the UK Disability Discrimination Act if the adjustment is relatively
 inexpensive, and if minimal adjustments are required in order to adapt
 workplaces such that they provide an inclusive approach to the employment
 of disabled people. Additionally, contractors work hard to ensure that if
 an employee becomes disabled they are appropriately supported in continued
 employment. Only a small number of construction organizations believed
 that 'disabled people do not have a place in the UK construction
 industry'. It can be concluded that while contractors are unlikely to
 recruit disabled people, they are more likely to continue to employ people
 once they become disabled, but there is very little monitoring and
 evaluation of this process by contractors and it is likely that
 contractors are not fulfilling their obligations under the Disability
 Discrimination Act as a result. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1071-1081 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 23 
Year: 2005 
Keywords: Disability Discrimination Act, disabled employees, reasonable adjustments, social inclusion, workplace environments, 
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Author-Name: Y. C. Huang 
Author-X-Name-First: Y. C. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Huang 
Title: Graphical-based multistage scheduling method for RC buildings 
Abstract:
  In Taiwan, contractors are becoming specialized in certain types of
 construction in an increasingly competitive environment and this
 specialization requires some scheduling models to provide better
 scheduling results for each type of construction. A new practical method,
 Graphical-Based Multistage Scheduling Method (GMSM), for scheduling RC
 building superstructures is presented herein. From the analysis of
 characteristics and construction custom of RC buildings, four constraints,
 (a) down-up construction, (b) building inspection, (c) reuse of beam
 forms, and (d) reuse of slab forms, can be established. The GMSM is
 developed utilizing a graphical-based method and the concept of resource
 reuse, and the general form of the GMSM to be facilely implemented in any
 worksheet software is derived as well. The results of this study provide
 some quantitative information as a useful guide for scheduling RC building
 superstructures. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 5-18 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Multistage scheduling, repetitive project, RC building, GMSM, 
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Author-Name: Nashwan Dawood 
Author-X-Name-First: Nashwan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dawood 
Author-Name: Eknarin Sriprasert 
Author-X-Name-First: Eknarin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sriprasert 
Title: Construction scheduling using multi-constraint and genetic algorithms approach 
Abstract:
  Reliable construction schedules are important for effective co-ordination
 across the supply chain and various trades at the construction work face.
 Reliability of construction schedules can be enhanced and improved through
 satisfying all potential constraints prior to execution on site.
 Availability of resources, execution space, execution logic, physical
 dependency of construction products, client instructions and others can be
 regarded as potential constraints. Current scheduling tools and techniques
 are fragmented and designed to deal with a limited set of construction
 constraints. In this context, a methodology termed 'multi-constraint
 scheduling' is introduced in which four major groups of construction
 constraints including physical, contract, resource and information
 constraints are considered to demonstrate the approach. A genetic
 algorithm (GA) has been developed and used for a multi-constraint
 optimization problem. Given multiple constraints such as activity
 dependency, limited working area, and resource and information readiness,
 the GA alters tasks' priorities and construction methods so as to arrive
 at an optimum or near optimum set of project duration, cost, and smooth
 resource profiles. The multi-constraints approach has been practically
 developed as an embedded macro in MS Project. Several experiments were
 conducted using a simple project and it was concluded that GA can provide
 near optimum and constraint-free schedules within an acceptable searching
 time. This will be vital to improve the productivity and predictability of
 construction sites. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 19-30 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Genetic algorithms, lean construction, multi-constraint scheduling, multi-objective optimization, project management, 
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Author-Name: Jasper Mbachu 
Author-X-Name-First: Jasper 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mbachu 
Author-Name: Raymond Nkado 
Author-X-Name-First: Raymond 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nkado 
Title: Conceptual framework for assessment of client needs and satisfaction in the building development process 
Abstract:
  A conceptual framework is developed for assessment of client needs, and
 the measurement and monitoring of client satisfaction levels in the
 building development process. Data were obtained from qualitative and
 quantitative surveys of a target population of clients of commercial
 buildings in South Africa. Satisfaction levels based on multi-attribute
 measures were compared with those based on single evaluative responses,
 using Wilcoxon's matched-pair test. Results showed no significant
 differences in pairwise comparisons. A strong positive correlation also
 existed between both equivalent measures of client satisfaction levels.
 These results validate the conceptual framework. Results of evaluation of
 client satisfaction levels showed that clients perceived average levels of
 satisfaction in the building development process. Areas for improvement in
 the services of contractors and consultants were identified through
 'Criticality Index' analyses. Empirical models were developed for
 proactive measurements of client satisfaction levels at distinct stages of
 the development process. A dynamic approach to satisfaction measurement is
 recommended. This contrasts with post-purchase and static views adopted in
 the consumer services segment and enables consultants to monitor and
 improve satisfaction levels proactively, as the development process
 evolves. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 31-44 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Building development, criticality index, needs assessment, performance measurement, satisfaction measurement, 
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Author-Name: Ajibade Ayodeji Aibinu 
Author-X-Name-First: Ajibade Ayodeji 
Author-X-Name-Last: Aibinu 
Title: The relationship between distribution of control, fairness and potential for dispute in the claims handling process 
Abstract:
  Parties' concern for fairness has been identified as one of the
 underlying causes of dissatisfaction and protracted dispute in the process
 for handling contractors' claims. Social psychology literature suggests
 that distribution of control over the various stages of any conflict
 resolution process is a factor that may influence concern for fairness.
 Despite the numerous studies in social psychology and management research,
 little or no attempt has been made to systematically investigate how
 distribution of control over the various stages of the process for
 handling a contractor's claims for delay and disruption could influence
 concern for fairness and potential for dispute. This should be a useful
 exercise in that it would suggest ways of reducing potential for disputes
 in construction project delivery. This study is an attempt to fill this
 research gap. Drawing on social psychology theory, this study proposes
 that, in order to enhance perceived fairness and thereby reduce potential
 for dispute, (1) the claims certifier needs to exercise a higher degree of
 process and content control over the early stages of process for handling
 claims than the control exercised by the employer and contractor; (2) the
 claims certifier must exercise total decision control so as to enhance the
 perceived impartiality and neutrality of the decision rendered on the
 claims. By examining two litigated cases, the study illustrates the
 relationship between distribution of control, perceived lack of fairness
 and dispute potential. By adopting the proposed principle for distributing
 control into the claims handling process and coupled with the use of an
 independent claims certifier, potential for dispute could be reduced on
 construction projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 45-54 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Claims, delay and disruption claims, claims process, control, fairness, dispute, 
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Author-Name: Mei-Yung Leung 
Author-X-Name-First: Mei-Yung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leung 
Author-Name: Anita Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Anita 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Author-Name: Maggie Mei-ki Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: Maggie Mei-ki 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Title: Impact of stress-coping behaviour on estimation performance 
Abstract:
  The accuracy of an estimate may directly affect the success or failure of
 a project. Therefore, it is common for estimators in the construction
 industry to experience a great deal of stress. An appropriate coping
 behaviour can help estimators to adjust to stress, thereby optimizing
 their estimation performance. This study aims at identifying estimators'
 stress-coping behaviours and the impact of these behaviours on estimation
 performance. In order to understand the stress management of estimators in
 the industry, the paper investigates the impacts of stress-coping
 behaviours for two experienced estimator groups with different working
 experience in Hong Kong. Using correlation analysis and regression
 analysis, the relationships among stress, coping behaviours and estimation
 performance were examined. The results revealed that senior estimators
 normally apply problem-focused coping behaviours to alleviate the stress
 encountered in their jobs and to improve their estimation performance. A
 moderate level of stress supports project estimation for project
 estimators and the cooperative relationship between colleagues for senior
 estimators. It is suggested that time and stress management training be
 provided to senior estimators in order to relieve their stress effectively
 and ensure work efficiency, while a good team spirit should also be
 fostered in a company to encourage constructive relationships and thus
 improve estimation performance. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 55-67 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Coping behaviours, construction estimators, estimation performance, stress, 
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Author-Name: Francis Adams 
Author-X-Name-First: Francis 
Author-X-Name-Last: Adams 
Title: Expert elicitation and Bayesian analysis of construction contract risks: an investigation 
Abstract:
  Formal risk analysis techniques applied in managing construction project
 risks tend to focus on risks that lend themselves to 'objective' methods
 of economic analysis. Although subjective probabilities and Bayesian
 methods are applied successfully in other industries to manage
 'subjective' risks similar to those encountered in construction contracts,
 very little is reported on the application of such methods for analysing
 risks in construction contracts. An investigation has been carried out
 into using subjective expert opinions and Bayesian methods in construction
 contract risk analysis. The elicitation of expert opinions about the risk
 of encountering adverse ground conditions on construction sites is
 examined. Prior distributions of expert opinions about the risk form the
 critical component in the Bayesian analysis of risk. The conclusion of
 this is that although construction professionals have difficulty
 estimating intermediate and tail values of probability distributions,
 elicitation techniques can be used to develop prior distributions of
 contract risks which, coupled with sample information on the risks, would
 enable the Bayesian analysis of risks. Effective strategies for
 systematically analysing significant individual contract risks often
 covered under an 'arbitrary' project contingency sum can now be developed
 to enhance the risk management efforts of contractors and construction
 experts. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 81-96 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Subjective probabilities, elicitation techniques, Bayesian analysis, risk analysis, Delphi techniques, 
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Author-Name: Nigel Dann 
Author-X-Name-First: Nigel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dann 
Author-Name: Sarah Hills 
Author-X-Name-First: Sarah 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hills 
Author-Name: Derek Worthing 
Author-X-Name-First: Derek 
Author-X-Name-Last: Worthing 
Title: Assessing how organizations approach the maintenance management of listed buildings 
Abstract:
  Preventative maintenance has been identified as a key intervention in
 protecting built cultural heritage. How organizations approach the
 maintenance management of listed buildings in their care is explored using
 a framework which integrates best practice from the general maintenance
 management and conservation sectors. At present both heritage and
 non-heritage organizations are falling short of a best-practice approach.
 Although there is increasing awareness among heritage organizations about
 the importance of maintenance, these organizations lack a systematic and
 integrated approach to maintenance that centres on the idea of explicitly
 using the identification of cultural significance and vulnerability as the
 key reference point for management decisions and actions. While many of
 the non-heritage organizations had adopted aspects of a best-practice
 approach to general maintenance management, these had not been
 recontextualized for the needs of the listed stock. There is a need for a
 step change to ensure that the retention of cultural significance and
 minimal intervention set the context for maintenance management strategies
 and implementation. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 97-104 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Maintenance management, listed buildings, 
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Author-Name: Odysseus Manoliadis 
Author-X-Name-First: Odysseus 
Author-X-Name-Last: Manoliadis 
Author-Name: Ioannis Tsolas 
Author-X-Name-First: Ioannis 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tsolas 
Author-Name: Alexandra Nakou 
Author-X-Name-First: Alexandra 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nakou 
Title: Sustainable construction and drivers of change in Greece: a Delphi study 
Abstract:
  During the last decade, sustainable development issues have been
 gradually adopted in Greece's construction industry, changing the
 traditional methods and technology. The aim of this investigation is to
 identify potential drivers of change, to position them properly in the
 wider context of sustainable construction and to outline the progress to
 be expected in the coming decade. The methodological framework used is a
 Delphi technique based on a questionnaire of 20 experts (consultant
 engineers, construction managers and contractors). The results show that
 the most important influences on sustainable construction in Greece are
 energy conservation measures, resource conservation strategies and waste
 reduction. In terms of the initiatives expected in the coming decade,
 energy conservation measures, waste reduction measures, as well as product
 innovation and certification are expected to rank high. In conclusion, the
 results are consistent with those of previous researchers showing
 significant trends towards land use, energy, and resource conservation. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 113-120 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Change, sustainable construction, Delphi method, Greece, construction policy, 
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Author-Name: Nick Blismas 
Author-X-Name-First: Nick 
Author-X-Name-Last: Blismas 
Author-Name: Christine Pasquire 
Author-X-Name-First: Christine 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pasquire 
Author-Name: Alistair Gibb 
Author-X-Name-First: Alistair 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gibb 
Title: Benefit evaluation for off-site production in construction 
Abstract:
  Evaluating to what extent a component or building system should be
 produced off-site is inadequate within the industry. The potential
 benefits of off-site production (OSP) are commonly cited when justifying
 an OSP approach, yet holistic and methodical assessments of the
 applicability and overall benefit of these solutions, to a particular
 project, have been found to be deficient. Common methods of evaluation
 simply take material, labour and transportation costs into account when
 comparing various options, often disregarding other cost-related items
 such as site facilities, crane use and rectification of works. These cost
 factors are usually buried within the nebulous preliminaries figure, with
 little reference to the building approach taken. Further, softer issues
 such as health and safety, effects on management and process benefits are
 either implicit or disregarded within these comparison exercises. Yet it
 is demonstrated that these issues are some of the most significant
 benefits of OSP. A series of case studies demonstrated that evaluation
 focus is almost solely on direct material and labour costs of components,
 without explicit regard for the wider cost or soft issue implications of
 OSP on a project. The paper argues that until evaluation is more holistic
 and value-based rather than cost-based, OSP uptake in construction will be
 slow. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 121-130 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Benefits, evaluation, off-site production, pre-assembly, value, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500184444 
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Author-Name: Igal Shohet 
Author-X-Name-First: Igal 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shohet 
Author-Name: Monica Paciuk 
Author-X-Name-First: Monica 
Author-X-Name-Last: Paciuk 
Title: Service life prediction of exterior cladding components under failure conditions 
Abstract:
  The reliability of service life prediction of building components
 strongly affects the effectiveness of maintenance policy setting. Despite
 continuous research and development efforts, existing methods still suffer
 lack of robustness. Typical failure mechanisms in exterior cladding
 systems, deterioration patterns, and service life limiting coefficients
 (modifying factors) are identified for a range of failure mechanisms. The
 method is based on monitoring the physical and visual performance of
 building components under similar service conditions, at different periods
 in the building service life. Three types of exterior cladding are
 studied: cementitious mortar, synthetic rendering, and ceramic mosaic.
 Failure mechanisms identified include: lack of design details (such as
 drip-edge and expansion joints), faulty design under marine environment,
 exposure to air pollution, and poor workmanship. Three typical
 deterioration patterns under failure conditions were determined
 statistically, namely, linear, exponential and logarithmic. The proposed
 method addresses two issues raised in ISO-15686 in order to improve the
 precision and reliability of service life forecasting: (a) modifying
 factors for quantifying the effect of failure mechanisms are estimated
 within 80% confidence limits and (b) the prediction models yield high
 degrees of fit to the data (coefficient of determination values ranging
 between R 2&#xa0;=&#xa0;0.88 and R 2&#xa0;=&#xa0;0.96 at a 0.0001 level of
 significance). 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 131-148 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Service life prediction, performance, premature deterioration, exterior cladding, durability, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500184535 
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Author-Name: Chris Leishman 
Author-X-Name-First: Chris 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leishman 
Author-Name: Fran Warren 
Author-X-Name-First: Fran 
Author-X-Name-Last: Warren 
Title: Private housing design customization through house type substitution 
Abstract:
  The private house building industry is increasingly under pressure to
 increase output and broaden the appeal of new-build housing to consumers.
 One possible method for meeting these objectives is through increased use
 of standardized components to facilitate house type customization. This
 research focuses on the role of planning and building regulations in
 permitting the house building industry to respond in this way. Using a
 database of standardized house types, the analysis examines variation
 within and between house builders' house type ranges. The analysis shows
 that the underlying variation between house types of a given size is
 relatively narrow but that volume builders maintain a comparatively large
 range of house types. Results from a simulation model demonstrate the
 positive impact of broadening house type choice on levels of consumer
 satisfaction. The main conclusion is that a form of house type
 customization could be achieved through the use of house type
 substitution. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 149-158 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: House building, standardized house types, customization, consumer choice, planning and building regulations, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500204754 
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Author-Name: Hong Zhang 
Author-X-Name-First: Hong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang 
Author-Name: Heng Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Heng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Author-Name: C. M. Tam 
Author-X-Name-First: C. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tam 
Title: Heuristic scheduling of resource-constrained, multiple-mode and repetitive projects 
Abstract:
  An alternative heuristic method for scheduling repetitive projects in
 which resources are limited and activities may be executed with multiple
 modes of resource demands associated with different durations is proposed.
 Unlike general heuristic methods that separately analyze each competing
 activity and schedule only one at a time, the proposed heuristic algorithm
 ranks possible combinations of activities every time and simultaneously
 schedules all activities in the selected combination leading to minimal
 project duration. All alternative combinations of activities in
 consideration of resource constraints, multiple modes and characteristics
 of the repetitive projects are determined through a permutation tree-based
 procedure. The heuristic method is implemented based on the corresponding
 framework. An example is presented to demonstrate the efficiency of the
 proposed heuristic method. The study is expected to provide an efficient
 heuristic methodology for solving the project scheduling problem. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 159-169 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Scheduling, heuristic algorithm, repetitive projects, resource-constraints, multiple modes, a combination of activities, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500184311 
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Author-Name: Andrew Chang 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chang 
Author-Name: Chih-Chiang Tien 
Author-X-Name-First: Chih-Chiang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tien 
Title: Quantifying uncertainty and equivocality in engineering projects 
Abstract:
  Engineering work is intangible and difficult to measure and manage.
 Engineering project tasks entail various degrees of uncertainty and
 equivocality (U&E). Quantifying U&E of project tasks helps understand and
 manage engineering work. This study developed an assessing questionnaire
 from five sources of U&E and tested it on a large subway design project.
 Questions were answered by nine discipline managers of 58 tasks and the
 quantified U&E scores reflect reality. It was found that uncertainty is
 higher than equivocality for most tasks. The U&E reduction test shows that
 task U&E decrease over one year and different reduction patterns exist.
 Task-possessed information contributes the largest decrease. This means
 information from planning, past projects or experiences is very important
 to performing new projects. The developed questionnaire can be a useful
 tool to help managers better understand and plan project tasks. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 171-184 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Case study, information processing, organizational theory, project management, uncertainty, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500310353 
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Author-Name: Helen Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Author-Name: Valerie Francis 
Author-X-Name-First: Valerie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Francis 
Title: Does a supportive work environment moderate the relationship between work-family conflict and burnout among construction professionals? 
Abstract:
  Research findings concerning the extent to which various forms of support
 in the workplace moderate the stressor-strain relationship are
 inconsistent. The effect of perceived organizational support (POS) and
 support from supervisors and co-workers in the relationship between
 work-family conflict (WFC) and burnout was examined in a sample of 202
 construction professionals and managers. The results revealed that POS has
 a main effect on burnout and also moderates the relationship between WFC
 and burnout. The effect of social support did not differ according to its
 source. Effects for supervisory and co-worker support were similar.
 However, different effects were found for different types of support.
 Emotional support had a main effect on burnout but not a moderating effect
 in the WFC-burnout relationship. Practical support had a moderating
 effect, but not a main effect on burnout. The importance of supportive
 work environments to the success of interventions designed to alleviate or
 prevent employee burnout is discussed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 185-196 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Work-family conflict, burnout, social support, co-workers, supervisors, perceived organizational support, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/14697010500226913 
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Author-Name: M. Muya 
Author-X-Name-First: M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Muya 
Author-Name: A. D. F. Price 
Author-X-Name-First: A. D. F. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Price 
Author-Name: F. T. Edum-Fotwe 
Author-X-Name-First: F. T. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Edum-Fotwe 
Title: Overview of funding for construction craft skills training in Sub-Saharan Africa: a case study of Zambia 
Abstract:
  The wealth of any nation is ultimately based on its human resource or
 social capital. Education and training are the primary vehicles of
 developing this resource. Funding of formal construction craft skills
 training at trade institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is examined,
 using Zambia as a country case study. The data in the research were
 collected via semi-structured questionnaire interviews directed at
 government financed trades training schools offering construction
 programmes in Zambia. Results of the research show that formal
 construction craft skills training in Zambia has not been adequately
 funded over the years resulting in: ill-qualified low numbers of poorly
 remunerated teaching staff; poorly maintained infrastructure and workshop
 facilities not well equipped for teaching purposes; and out-dated
 curricula of construction craft programmes. A wide range of measures is
 required to improve funding for construction craft skills training. These
 include: increased training regulation and co-ordination by government,
 development of efficient and effective funding mechanisms that involve
 employers of crafts-persons, and training provision frameworks that
 encourage increased involvement of private training providers. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 197-208 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Construction craft skills, training, Sub-Saharan Africa, Zambia, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500310585 
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Author-Name: David Edwards 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Edwards 
Author-Name: Gary Holt 
Author-X-Name-First: Gary 
Author-X-Name-Last: Holt 
Title: Hand-arm vibration exposure from construction tools: results of a field study 
Abstract:
  By the nature of its activities, construction poses a significant risk
 from hand-arm vibration (HAV). The Control of Vibration at Work
 Regulations place a duty upon employers to limit HAV exposure, which can
 entail risk assessment of hand-held tools (by using vibration magnitude
 data). A field study recorded vibration measurements from a range of
 hand-held construction tools, so that the 'characteristics' of their
 vibration data could be explored. Substantial variance among vibration
 data are confirmed resulting from: method of vibration measurement; tool
 manufacturing tolerances; sharpness of tools' cutting edges; and differing
 operator techniques. Results of these measurements and analyses provide
 guidance for construction managers for performing HAV risk assessments.
 This includes preference for 'real' data over those from controlled
 conditions, and the need to recognize potential data variance when
 calculating operators' maximum exposure times. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 209-217 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Hand-arm vibration, hand tools, vibration, health and safety, site operatives, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500310643 
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Author-Name: Farzad Khosrowshahi 
Author-X-Name-First: Farzad 
Author-X-Name-Last: Khosrowshahi 
Title: Professor Rodney Howes, 1943-2005 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 227-228 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500466601 
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Author-Name: Chen-Yu Chang 
Author-X-Name-First: Chen-Yu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chang 
Title: The determinants of the vertical boundaries of the construction firm: comment 
Abstract:
  In recent years, the study of organizational issues has made a tremendous
 progress owing to the development of two powerful analytical theories -
 transaction cost economics (TCE) and the resource-based view (RBV). Both
 approaches have their strengths and limitations and thus researchers might
 think that synthesizing would be a way forward, Bridge and Tisdell (2004)
 being a case. In synthesizing TCE and RBV, several problems need to be
 overcome. First, there is a fundamental disparity in the basic assumption
 of rationality adopted by transaction cost economics (TCE) and. second,
 even after being operationalized for discovering the key determinants of
 the concept of competence, it still cannot escape the charge of tautology.
 Last, the inclusion of competence/resource and TCE-related variables may
 increase predictive power, but the potentially high correlation between
 asset specificity and rarity, as well as costliness to imitate, are likely
 to cause the multicollinearity problem that may reduce the reliability of
 estimators and hence disguise the true effect of each variable on
 construction contracting. Even if the critiques of tautology and
 multicollinearity can be technically overcome, ontological tension will
 remain. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 229-232 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Subcontracting, transaction cost, competence-based approach, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500516579 
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Author-Name: Adrian Bridge 
Author-X-Name-First: Adrian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bridge 
Author-Name: Clem Tisdell 
Author-X-Name-First: Clem 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tisdell 
Title: The determinants of the vertical boundaries of the construction firm: response 
Abstract:
  Chang seems to suggest that developing closer relations between
 Transaction Cost Economics (TCE) and the Resource-Based View (RBV) is not
 yet needed. However, we are unmoved in our belief that this development is
 compelling and remain committed to our approach to pluralism. We disagree
 with Chang's critiques of our approach. We clarify that a synthesis of TCE
 and RBV along the lines of theoretical monism is not attempted. On this
 basis, two of the three questions raised, labelled 'ontological
 dissonance' and 'variable multicollinearity', are not applicable. With
 regard to the other question that relates to refutability, Barney has
 shown that the variables are refutable and Barney also makes reference to
 empirical work pertaining to RBV. We agree with Chang that TCE is weak on
 differential production and believe that an acceptance of the coexistence
 of TCE and RBV is likely to make both theories more successful on the
 issue of vertical integration. In the end, pluralism appeals as much to us
 as it does to the chief proponents of TCE and RBV, as a means of making
 progress in the near term. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 233-236 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Construction firm, vertical boundaries, transaction costs, capability, competence, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600604895 
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Author-Name: A. D. F. Price 
Author-X-Name-First: A. D. F. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Price 
Author-Name: K. Chahal 
Author-X-Name-First: K. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chahal 
Title: A strategic framework for change management 
Abstract:
  Many organizations have undergone substantial change over recent years
 and the importance of organizational culture to organizational analysis
 and change management has been increasingly recognized. However, the
 implementation of change is a complex process that is not always
 successful due to a variety of reasons. Failure in most change processes
 can be traced back to poor communications and underestimation of the
 amount of retraining required. The main aim of this research is to
 identify the key steps that could improve the management of change.
 Literature relating to organizational culture, the need for change, types
 of change and resistance to change was used to develop a theoretical basis
 for the research. Organizational change management case studies and
 exploratory interviews were used to document experiences of organizational
 change and develop a strategic framework for change management. Validation
 was through acceptance and adoption of the developed process within a
 construction-based organization. The research has demonstrated how
 well-planned change helps to ensure that change is successfully
 implemented. Critical to successful change is not only the development of
 more efficient and effective processes but alignment of organizational
 culture to support these new processes. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 237-251 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Change, culture, strategy, framework, organization, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500227011 
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Author-Name: D. R. Ogunsemi 
Author-X-Name-First: D. R. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ogunsemi 
Author-Name: G. O. Jagboro 
Author-X-Name-First: G. O. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jagboro 
Title: Time-cost model for building projects in Nigeria 
Abstract:
  The concept of project duration is important in assessing the success or
 viability of a construction project. A time-cost relationship for
 construction projects in Nigeria has been developed based on Bromilow's
 time-cost model. Cost data on 87 completed building projects executed
 within the period 1991-2000 were obtained. The data were subjected to
 regression analyses using double log and later the piecewise model with
 breakpoint. For the Nigerian situation, the Bromilow's time-cost model was
 found to be T&#xa0;=&#xa0;63C0.262 with poor predictive abilities
 (R&#xa0;=&#xa0;0.453, R2&#xa0;=&#xa0;0.205). An improved model using
 piecewise model with good predictive abilities (R&#xa0;=&#xa0;0.875,
 R2&#xa0;=&#xa0;0.765) was found to be T&#xa0;=&#xa0;118.563-0.401C (C
 &#x2264; 408) or 603.427 + 0.610C (C&#x3e;408). The model is shown to be
 useful in predicting construction project durations. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 253-258 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Project management, cost, time, cost modelling, Nigeria, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500521041 
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Author-Name: Wen-Der Yu 
Author-X-Name-First: Wen-Der 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yu 
Title: PIREM: a new model for conceptual cost estimation 
Abstract:
  A new conceptual construction cost estimating method, namely, Principal
 Item Ratios Estimating Method (PIREM), is presented. The proposed PIREM
 integrates several existing conceptual estimating methods (including
 parametric estimating, ratios estimating, and cost significant model) with
 advanced nonlinear mapping techniques, and adopts a scheme that separates
 unit prices with the quantities of a cost item. It allows estimators to
 estimate based on the prevailing unit prices in the marketplace, thus the
 fluctuation of prices can be reflected on a real-time basis. Two
 comprehensive case studies were conducted for verification of PIREM. The
 demonstration case studies show that PIREM is able to provide accurate and
 the most updated estimates when advanced mapping technologies are
 incorporated. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 259-270 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Conceptual cost estimation, parametric estimation, project planning, nonlinear mapping, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500183735 
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Author-Name: T. A. El-Diraby 
Author-X-Name-First: T. A. 
Author-X-Name-Last: El-Diraby 
Author-Name: S. M. Gill 
Author-X-Name-First: S. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gill 
Title: A taxonomy for construction terms in privatized-infrastructure finance: supporting semantic exchange of project risk information 
Abstract:
  There is an increasing need for effective flow of information between the
 various participants in privatized infrastructure projects particularly
 between construction companies and financial institutions. A taxonomy is
 developed for relevant concepts in the domain of privatized-infrastructure
 finance. The taxonomy is an attempt to create information interoperability
 between the construction and financial industries. The taxonomy models the
 concepts of a privatized-infrastructure finance into six main domains:
 processes, products, projects, actors, resources and technical topics
 (technical details and basic concepts). The taxonomy was designed to be
 consistent with Open Financial Exchange (OFX). It was developed through
 the analysis of 10 case studies and involvement in project development and
 interaction with industry experts. The taxonomy was validated through
 interviews with domain experts, and through the analysis of two
 independent case studies. A prototypical semantic web-based portal for
 communicating project risks was developed to in order to illustrate the
 use of the taxonomy. Project partners are able to post and view risk items
 and their status in this portal, observe who is handling them, be aware of
 what decisions have been made to manage them and what lessons learned are
 available to address these risks. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 271-285 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Privatized infrastructure, project finance, semantic web, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500434971 
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Author-Name: Vivian Tam 
Author-X-Name-First: Vivian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tam 
Author-Name: C. M. Tam 
Author-X-Name-First: C. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tam 
Author-Name: L. Y. Shen 
Author-X-Name-First: L. Y. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shen 
Author-Name: S. X. Zeng 
Author-X-Name-First: S. X. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zeng 
Author-Name: C. M. Ho 
Author-X-Name-First: C. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ho 
Title: Environmental performance assessment: perceptions of project managers on the relationship between operational and environmental performance indicators 
Abstract:
  There is a growing concern about environmental impacts resulting from
 construction activities. To help minimize the environmental impacts from
 construction, Environmental Management Systems (EMSs) have been advocated
 and in some cases, implemented. Within the construction industry,
 Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA) forms one of the most important
 tools in monitoring and evaluating environmental performance. However, the
 relations between Environmental Operational Indicators (EOIs) (inputs)
 used in EPA and Environmental Performance Indicators (EPIs) (outputs) have
 not been tested and correlated, casting doubt on the reliability of these
 inputs. This paper attempts to develop a series of input (EOI) and output
 (EPI) indicators for EPA and measure their relations based on the
 perceptions of project managers. The results show that EOIs defined
 correlate strongly with EPIs. Therefore, EPA can help to identify areas
 for continuous improvement, and also provide an early indication of the
 environmental performance for an organization. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 287-299 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Environmental management system, environmental performance assessment, operational levels, Hong Kong, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500372197 
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Author-Name: Roine Leiringer 
Author-X-Name-First: Roine 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leiringer 
Title: Technological innovation in PPPs: incentives, opportunities and actions 
Abstract:
  From a construction perspective, Public-Private Partnership projects
 (PPPs) are often credited as providing real incentives for the actors
 involved as well as a business environment that is conducive to innovation
 and improved practices. The validity of four common rhetorical arguments
 used to promote the PPP procurement route is explored: collaborative
 working, design freedom, long-term commitment and risk transfer.
 Particular interest is given to the extent to which espoused intentions
 correlate with experienced realities in allowing actors involved in the
 design and construction phases to be presented with, and able to exploit,
 opportunities for technological innovation. It is argued that there is
 reason to be cautious in fully accepting the purported benefits of the PPP
 framework and that the arguments often presented need to be revised.
 Alternative interpretations are provided. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 301-308 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Public-private partnership, technological innovation, risk transfer, collaborative working, design freedom, long term commitment, 
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Author-Name: Florence Phua 
Author-X-Name-First: Florence 
Author-X-Name-Last: Phua 
Title: Predicting construction firm performance: an empirical assessment of the differential impact between industry- and firm-specific factors 
Abstract:
  It is obvious that the performance of firms hinges upon the dynamics of
 both industry- and firm-specific factors. A less obvious, and perhaps a
 more important, line of inquiry is that to the extent that they have a
 bearing on firm performance, how much do these two groups of factors
 respectively predict firm performance? To date, performance differences
 among construction firms that stem from industry- and firm-specific
 differential effect has remained largely unexplored. Using a dataset
 comprising 526 firms across various construction-related sectors, the
 sector-by-sector firm performance variation that is attributable to the
 heterogeneity of both industry- and firm-specific characteristics was
 empirically examined. That statistically significant results of different
 effect sizes are found indicates that although these factors are often
 assumed to be intertwined it is possible to study their respective impact
 on firm performance. Future studies could usefully replicate and extend
 this study to construction firms in other countries to further investigate
 what drives firm performance under different national, industry and firm
 contexts. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 309-320 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Firm performance, performance heterogeneity, industry-specific factors, firm-specific factors, institutional environment, resource-based view, 
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Author-Name: Vachara Peansupap 
Author-X-Name-First: Vachara 
Author-X-Name-Last: Peansupap 
Author-Name: Derek Walker 
Author-X-Name-First: Derek 
Author-X-Name-Last: Walker 
Title: Innovation diffusion at the implementation stage of a construction project: a case study of information communication technology 
Abstract:
  Interest in construction industry (CI) innovation, particularly in
 information communication technology (ICT), has been steadily growing with
 the advent and widespread use of the Internet. However, despite its
 potential for delivering competitive advantage, many companies have failed
 to effectively realize promised benefits from ICT due to misunderstanding
 the relationship between factors and processes influencing ICT
 implementation. Results from recent in-depth qualitative ICT
 implementation research on three construction contractors provides useful
 insights and practical experience of lessons learned that can be more
 broadly disseminated. These research results provide an ICT innovation
 diffusion organizational level framework with insights about how it may be
 applied to improve ICT adoption at different implementation stages for the
 CI. They suggest that strategic ICT implementation planning needs to
 consider issues of critical management support, technical support,
 supportive workplace environment and ICT users' individual-characteristics
 so that the framework processes offered can be effectively applied. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 321-332 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Innovation diffusion, IT implementation, technology management, 
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Author-Name: Rodney Stewart 
Author-X-Name-First: Rodney 
Author-X-Name-Last: Stewart 
Author-Name: Clinton Spencer 
Author-X-Name-First: Clinton 
Author-X-Name-Last: Spencer 
Title: Six-sigma as a strategy for process improvement on construction projects: a case study 
Abstract:
  Significant expenditures of time, money and resources, both human and
 material, are wasted each year as a result of inefficient or non-existent
 quality management procedures. In an attempt to improve their market
 competitiveness, by limiting the extent of non-value-adding activities,
 some organizations are beginning to monitor the performance of internal
 and external engineering and construction processes. To achieve these bold
 aims, these organizations are looking to other industries such as
 manufacturing to examine the effectiveness of measuring and monitoring
 tools such as six-sigma. Only in recent years has the six-sigma method
 been utilized by some of the major players in the construction sector. To
 familiarize both researchers and practitioners on how to implement the
 six-sigma method and its potential benefits, the paper describes the
 outcomes of a six-sigma process improvement project (PIP) conducted for
 the construction of concrete longitudinal beams on the St Pancras raised
 railway station in London, UK. The outcome of the six-sigma PIP was the
 improved productivity of beam construction, enhanced interaction between
 project teams and reduced project delays. Moreover, interviews with key
 project participants were conducted to determine the success factors,
 barriers, suitability and advantages of the six-sigma approach compared
 with other TQM techniqes. In summary, the six-sigma approach provided the
 PIP team with a structured process improvement strategy to reduce waste
 and other non-value adding activities from the construction process. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 339-348 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Six-sigma, process improvement, total quality management, 
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Author-Name: C. M. Tang 
Author-X-Name-First: C. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tang 
Author-Name: C. W. Y. Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: C. W. Y. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Author-Name: A. Y. T. Leung 
Author-X-Name-First: A. Y. T. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leung 
Author-Name: K. C. Lam 
Author-X-Name-First: K. C. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lam 
Title: Selection of funding schemes by a borrowing decision model: a Hong Kong case study 
Abstract:
  In financial decision-making, a number of mathematical models have been
 developed for financial management in construction. However, optimizing
 both qualitative and quantitative factors and the semi-structured nature
 of construction finance optimization problems are key challenges in
 solving construction finance decisions. The selection of funding schemes
 by a modified construction loan acquisition model is solved by an adaptive
 genetic algorithm (AGA) approach. The basic objectives of the model are to
 optimize the loan and to minimize the interest payments for all projects.
 Multiple projects being undertaken by a medium-size construction firm in
 Hong Kong were used as a real case study to demonstrate the application of
 the model to the borrowing decision problems. A compromise monthly
 borrowing schedule was finally achieved. The results indicate that Small
 and Medium Enterprise (SME) Loan Guarantee Scheme (SGS) was first
 identified as the source of external financing. Selection of sources of
 funding can then be made to avoid the possibility of financial problems in
 the firm by classifying qualitative factors into external, interactive and
 internal types and taking additional qualitative factors including
 sovereignty, credit ability and networking into consideration. Thus a more
 accurate, objective and reliable borrowing decision can be provided for
 the decision-maker to analyse the financial options. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 349-365 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Construction firm, genetic algorithm, loan and finance, optimization, 
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Author-Name: Cassidy Johnson 
Author-X-Name-First: Cassidy 
Author-X-Name-Last: Johnson 
Author-Name: Gonzalo Lizarralde 
Author-X-Name-First: Gonzalo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lizarralde 
Author-Name: Colin Davidson 
Author-X-Name-First: Colin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Davidson 
Title: A systems view of temporary housing projects in post-disaster reconstruction 
Abstract:
  Natural cataclysms (earthquakes, hurricanes and so forth) become natural
 disasters when they coincide with vulnerabilities; unfortunately, informal
 settlements in developing countries are only too often highly vulnerable -
 a reality amply and unhappily confirmed by available statistics. In this
 context, reconstruction projects are sandwiched between the short-term
 necessity to act promptly and the long-term requirements of sustainable
 community development - a situation that is currently reflected in
 alternative and conflicting paradigms at the policy level. Adopting a
 case-study approach, we explore the use of temporary housing within two
 post-disaster environments, where the impact of different organizational
 designs leads to fundamentally different solutions to the short-term
 housing problem. Our research adopts a dynamic systems approach,
 associating strategic organizational team design with the development of
 tactical technical proposals. Two case studies from Turkey and Colombia
 show that a coherent approach to the sequential stages of providing
 immediate shelter, temporary housing and permanent reconstruction is not
 always obtained. The research results emphasize that the performance of
 reconstruction projects is directly linked to the design and management of
 the project team. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 367-378 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Natural disasters, organizational design, post-disaster reconstruction, systems approach, temporary housing, 
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Author-Name: Yu-Lin Huang 
Author-X-Name-First: Yu-Lin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Huang 
Author-Name: Shih-Pei Chou 
Author-X-Name-First: Shih-Pei 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chou 
Title: Valuation of the minimum revenue guarantee and the option to abandon in BOT infrastructure projects 
Abstract:
  The real option approach is used to value the minimum revenue guarantee
 (MRG) and the option to abandon in Build-Operate-Transfer infrastructure
 projects. The option to abandon is formulated under an investment option
 held by the concessionaire at contract signing and to expire before
 construction commencement. MRG is formulated as a series of European style
 put options in a single option pricing model. When combined with the
 option to abandon in the pre-construction phase, MRG is reconstructed as a
 series of European style call options to develop a compound option pricing
 formula. The Taiwan High-Speed Rail Project is chosen as a numerical case
 to apply the formulas. The results show both MRG and the option to abandon
 can create values. When MRG and the option to abandon are combined, they
 will counteract each other and their values will thus be reduced.
 Increasing the MRG level will decrease the value of the option to abandon,
 and, at a certain MRG level, the option to abandon will be rendered
 worthless. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 379-389 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: BOT, infrastructure, real option, option to abandon, minimum revenue guarantee, 
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Author-Name: Franco Cheung 
Author-X-Name-First: Franco 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Title: A modified storey enclosure model 
Abstract:
  James' Storey Enclosure Method (JSEM), developed in 1954, is considered
 by many to be the most sophisticated single-rate method ever devised for
 early-design-stage tender price forecasts. However, the method is seldom
 used in practice partly because it has been superseded by multi-rate
 methods (such as the elemental method) and partly due to the arbitrary
 nature of the weightings prescribed for its use. The approach has been
 further developed and empirical values of the weightings are derived by
 multivariate regression analysis. A set of 50 completed Hong Kong private
 housing projects is used to demonstrate the use of the technique. This
 involves, firstly, the modification of the variables used in the original
 JSEM to incorporate the special characteristics of Hong Kong multi-storey
 residential buildings. This results in what is termed here as a Modified
 James' Storey Enclosure Model (MJSEM). Next, the optimal number of
 variables for inclusion in the model is identified by means of a dual
 stepwise cross validation regression procedure - resulting in a Regressed
 Modified Model for James' Storey Enclosure Method (RMJSEM). In addition,
 using an amended version of MJSEM, the dual stepwise cross validation
 regression is used to produce a Regressed Modified Model for Amended
 Storey Enclosure Method (RMASEM). The forecasting accuracy of RMJSEM and
 RMASEM is then compared with that of MJSEM together with the floor area
 and cube method to provide an indication of the improvement achieved. It
 is shown that the RMASEM provides significantly more consistent forecasts
 than the MJSEM and floor area models, leading to the conclusion that
 RMASEM may be the best model. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 391-405 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Forecasts, cost model, regression, cross validation, 
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Author-Name: A. V. Thomas 
Author-X-Name-First: A. V. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Thomas 
Author-Name: Satyanarayana Kalidindi 
Author-X-Name-First: Satyanarayana 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kalidindi 
Author-Name: L. S. Ganesh 
Author-X-Name-First: L. S. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ganesh 
Title: Modelling and assessment of critical risks in BOT road projects 
Abstract:
  Over the years, many private sector participation (PSP) models have been
 evolved for infrastructure procurement and the Build-Operate-Transfer
 (BOT) model is one of the most common approaches used for the same.
 Private infrastructure projects under BOT arrangement have a complex risk
 profile and to a considerable extent, the success of any BOT project is
 influenced by the degree to which various project risks are managed. The
 major steps involved in risk management of a project are risk
 identification, risk assessment and the processes of prioritization and
 response to the risks. The conventional risk assessment approaches may not
 be effective in privatized infrastructure projects because of the fact
 that, they have very long project lifecycle with many country and sector
 specific risk factors. The assessment of complex risks is often a
 difficult task when past data on similar risks are not available. In this
 research, a risk probability and impact assessment framework based on
 fuzzy-fault tree and the Delphi method is proposed. The framework includes
 extensive scenario modelling of critical risks in projects and systematic
 processing of professional judgement (subjective knowledge) of experts and
 is developed and demonstrated in the context of critical risks in Indian
 BOT road projects. Detailed scenario modelling of most critical risks such
 as traffic revenue risk, delay in land acquisition, demand risk and delay
 in financial closure are also presented. The proposed risk assessment
 framework is generic and can be applied with appropriate modifications to
 suit any complex developmental project where past data is inadequate for
 risk assessment. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 407-424 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: BOT projects, risk modelling, risk assessment, fuzzy sets, possibility distribution, 
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Author-Name: Joe Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: Joe 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Author-Name: Eddie Hui 
Author-X-Name-First: Eddie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hui 
Title: Construction project risks: further considerations for constructors' pricing in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  Construction project risks affect contractors' tender price. A host of
 factors influencing tender prices were identified and the importance of
 these factors evaluated by making use of the data collected in a postal
 questionnaire survey conducted to the 'Buildings' contractors in Hong
 Kong. Out of 60 factors identified, the availability of required cash,
 uncertainty in costs estimates, urgent need for work, past experience in
 similar projects and contract size are considered most important. The need
 for work and the amount of experience are similar to those factors
 affecting bidding decisions of top UK contractors. The findings suggest
 that in the upward adjustment of tender prices, the large-size contractors
 are more concerned with the uncertainty in costs estimates while the
 medium- and small-size contractors care more about no past experience. In
 the downward adjustment of prices, the large size of the contract is the
 main factor affecting the pricing of the large- and medium-size
 contractors while the urgent need for work is the main drive for the
 small-size ones. There are significant differences between the
 contractors' perceptions of the importance of the risk factors. This is
 consistent with differing attitudes towards bid mark-up decisions of the
 large- and medium-size contractors in Singapore. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 425-438 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Construction project risks, importance indices, bidding, mark-up, Hong Kong, 
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Author-Name: Rick Best 
Author-X-Name-First: Rick 
Author-X-Name-Last: Best 
Author-Name: Craig Langston 
Author-X-Name-First: Craig 
Author-X-Name-Last: Langston 
Title: Evaluation of construction contractor performance: a critical analysis of some recent research 
Abstract:
  International comparisons of construction industry performance are
 notoriously difficult. A recent comparative study, extensive in scope and
 using an innovative approach, is reviewed and questions raised regarding
 various aspects of the methodology adopted, the validity of the
 conclusions drawn and manner in which outcomes were reported. Particular
 areas of concern include the unequivocal statement of conclusions that are
 based on a small sample, and the use of data from that sample that are, in
 fact, no more than estimates of project performance. Attention is drawn to
 the limitations of the research reported and the reliability of the
 methods used, and the data gathered is examined. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 439-445 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: International construction, industry comparisons, purchasing power parity, construction research, 
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Author-Name: Raymond Levitt 
Author-X-Name-First: Raymond 
Author-X-Name-Last: Levitt 
Title: Boyd C. Paulson, Jr died on 1 December 2005, in Menlo Park, California 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 453-455 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600602931 
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Author-Name: Valerie Caven 
Author-X-Name-First: Valerie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Caven 
Title: Career building: women and non-standard employment in architecture 
Abstract:
  Non-standard working arrangements are traditionally associated with
 insecure employment and thus said to act as a constraint on women
 architects' careers. The working patterns of 37 women architects have been
 examined using a career life history approach and findings indicate that
 to follow non-standard working patterns in professional employment need
 not necessarily serve to constrain and may even enhance women's career
 development. Many of the women architects following non-standard forms of
 employment find that it has been beneficial to their career. The recurring
 theme from these interviews was the need to be able to follow a career but
 on certain terms. The time commitment required prior to qualification
 provides a strong motivation to continue working throughout their working
 lives. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 457-464 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Women, architecture, career, 
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Author-Name: Ramesh Ramsaran 
Author-X-Name-First: Ramesh 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ramsaran 
Author-Name: Roger Hosein 
Author-X-Name-First: Roger 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hosein 
Title: Growth, employment and the construction industry in Trinidad and Tobago 
Abstract:
  Trinidad and Tobago is a small open oil- and gas-based economy that has
 experienced the effects of boom and bust and the associated fluctuations
 in income and employment. This paper focuses on the behaviour of the
 construction sector and its relationship to income and employment over the
 last three decades in this small oil-rich economy. In the boom period the
 construction sector grew twice as fast as the rest of the economy.
 Similarly, during the recession the construction sector contracted faster
 than any other sector, providing proof that the multiplier operates in
 both directions. The correlation coefficient between construction labour
 productivity and per capita GDP for the period 1973-2002 was 0.70. As
 pertains to employment in construction per thousand population and per
 capita GDP, the correlation coefficient was 0.94. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 465-474 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Construction, employment, correlation, 
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Author-Name: C. Y. Yiu 
Author-X-Name-First: C. Y. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yiu 
Author-Name: C. S. Tam 
Author-X-Name-First: C. S. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tam 
Title: Rational under-pricing in bidding strategy: a real options model 
Abstract:
  Under-pricing in construction tenders is a common phenomenon and is
 commonly explained by the need of cash flows and penetration strategy.
 However, these explanations involve profit cutting and therefore are not
 plausible in explaining a long-term persistent phenomenon of
 under-pricing. A real options model is proposed and using the binomial
 lattice method a real-life construction project tender was analysed to
 examine how management flexibility and uncertainty provide real options
 value. When uncertainties of cost items in a tender exist and choices are
 available to defer and switch modes of construction, then a valuable
 option is available to the bidders. It amounts to about 4% of the lump sum
 tendered in our case. The under-priced portion is the options value which
 the bidder is willing to pay for the flexibility and the uncertainty.
 These findings enable contractors to be more competitive and to estimate
 construction costs more accurately in devising their bid strategies. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 475-484 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Real options, pricing, bidding strategy, tendering, 
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Author-Name: Serdar Kale 
Author-X-Name-First: Serdar 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kale 
Author-Name: David Arditi 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Arditi 
Title: Diffusion of ISO 9000 certification in the precast concrete industry 
Abstract:
  ISO 9000 is one of the most important administrative innovations of the
 last two decades. The Turkish precast concrete industry is an interesting
 example of the diffusion of this important administrative innovation.
 Innovation diffusion theory proposes that the diffusion of an innovation
 is driven by internal (i.e. behaviours of copying others) and external
 (i.e. complying with client requirements, changes in government
 regulations, demand conditions, and consulting firms' suggestions)
 influence factors. The propositions of innovation diffusion theory are
 empirically tested by using three mathematical models: the internal
 influence model, the external influence model and the mixed influence
 model. The mixed influence model has the highest explanatory power and the
 diffusion of ISO 9000 certification in the precast concrete industry is
 primarily driven by internal rather than external influence factors. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 485-495 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Innovation diffusion, quality control, quality assurance, ISO 9000 series, precast concrete industry, 
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Author-Name: Anita Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Anita 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Author-Name: Zhaoyang Fang 
Author-X-Name-First: Zhaoyang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fang 
Title: A power-based leadership approach to project management 
Abstract:
  The concept of leadership relates to power structuring whereby the
 project leader may lead and motivate through power disposition. Power, in
 its diverse guises, combines interpersonal and structural elements and can
 be enhanced through political manoeuvring. Power may also be distributed
 unevenly between individuals in the project team. In this article a
 power-based model of project leadership is developed, underpinned by a
 behaviour-performance-outcome approach and an appropriate methodology is
 developed for testing the construction enterprises in China using
 structural equations modelling. The fitness indices show that the
 resulting model which postulates that the motivational function of good
 leadership operates through managing power gaps by means of power-sharing
 and power-amassing is acceptable. The effects (both predominant magnitudes
 and statistical significance) from the project managers' referent power to
 power-sharing and power-amassing show that the project manager's inherent
 personal traits and credentials are critical to his/her power exercising
 so as to motivate members to secure management effectiveness. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 497-507 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Managerial behaviours, motivation, power, project leadership, 
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Author-Name: Dansong Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Dansong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Author-Name: Ahmad Hadavi 
Author-X-Name-First: Ahmad 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hadavi 
Author-Name: Raymond Krizek 
Author-X-Name-First: Raymond 
Author-X-Name-Last: Krizek 
Title: Chinese construction firms in reform 
Abstract:
  Since the economic reforms that began 20 years ago, and especially with
 the enterprise reforms in recent years, ownership of Chinese construction
 firms has evolved from traditional state and collective ownership towards
 a mixed economy characterised by diversified ownership forms. Based on a
 questionnaire survey and personal interviews with individuals from firms
 representing four types of ownership, it has been determined that the
 majority of Chinese construction firms have already embraced commercial
 objectives and behaviour patterns similar to those of typical firms in
 developed market economies. Nevertheless, despite the important progress
 that the reforms have made, this study indicated that various construction
 firms during this transition are suffering serious difficulties caused by
 the former planned system and underdeveloped market mechanisms. Unfair
 practices were found to be quite serious in the construction market. Major
 problems stem from clients' abnormal behaviour in forcing the price down,
 asking contractors to finance a project wholly or partially during its
 construction, and delays in payment; these actions have caused severe
 financial difficulties to Chinese firms and seriously disrupted the normal
 order of market stability. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 509-519 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: China, Chinese construction firms, reform, firm objective, firm behaviour, ownership form, 
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Author-Name: Alexander Styhre 
Author-X-Name-First: Alexander 
Author-X-Name-Last: Styhre 
Author-Name: Per-Erik Josephson 
Author-X-Name-First: Per-Erik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Josephson 
Title: Revisiting site manager work: stuck in the middle? 
Abstract:
  The literature on middle managers tends to portray their role in rather
 negative terms. Middle managers are here stuck in between superiors and
 subordinates, with few opportunities for determining their work situation.
 In the construction industry, site managers play a role similar to that of
 the middle managers of large companies, located in between the firm's
 strategic decisions and day-to-day production work on construction sites.
 The aim of this study is to examine how site managers experience their
 work situation. Drawing on an interview study encompassing 13 site
 managers and seven foremen and top managers in 13 construction projects,
 the research suggests that site managers are generally pleased with their
 work situation even though they are critical of the demands made of them
 to handle a variety of heterogeneous activities. However, a work situation
 fraught with unanticipated challenges and ambiguities easily leads to
 excessive workloads and long working hours. It is concluded that the
 literature on middle managers presents too negative an image of middle
 management and thus needs to revise the assumptions regarding the nature
 of middle managerial work. In addition, the study also underlines the
 needs of construction firms to regard their middle managers as a central
 function and resource. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 521-528 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Site managers, construction projects, middle managers, 
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Author-Name: G. Zhang 
Author-X-Name-First: G. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang 
Author-Name: J. Yang 
Author-X-Name-First: J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yang 
Title: Factors influencing the implementation of the raised floor system in Australian office buildings 
Abstract:
  Raised floor systems (RFS) were initially developed for computer room
 applications. As an alternative for general office space fitout, they have
 not been widely accepted, particularly in Australia. Despite the potential
 exhibited, such as improved ventilation and air quality when used with
 underfloor sub-systems, and the flexibility for office space
 reconfiguration, RFS implementation had encountered problems, ranging from
 the excessive costs perceived by owners and developers, to the lack of
 technical expertise among builders and contractors on the installation of
 RFS and specialized components. In the research work reported in this
 article, these problems were identified together with the highlighting of
 44 Significant Influence Factors (SIFs). This was achieved through RFS
 product study, questionnaire survey, interviews and site observations.
 These SIFs and problems were then amplified in the research by industry
 focus groups and life cycle cost comparison between RFS and ceiling based
 fitout methods. The resulting 36 Project Level Critical Factors (PLCFs)
 pertaining to fitout design, construction, operation and maintenance were
 then considered in a constructability study, which established an
 integrated constructability framework for RFS fitout implementation, the
 most appropriate contracting strategy, and a process-based model for RFS
 product selection under local conditions. A set of guidelines that
 recommend main activities and subsidiary tasks through five stages of RFS
 project implementation was also presented. These findings will contribute
 to improved awareness, adoption rate and implementation efficiency of RFS
 fitout in the Australian office building industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 529-543 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Australia, constructability, fitout, office building, raised floor system, 
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Author-Name: Charles Cheah 
Author-X-Name-First: Charles 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheah 
Author-Name: Jicai Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Jicai 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Title: Valuing governmental support in infrastructure projects as real options using Monte Carlo simulation 
Abstract:
  In Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) infrastructure projects, host governments
 often provide subsidies, guarantees or alternative forms of support as
 incentives to attract private sector participation. A guaranteed level of
 minimum revenue, for example, can be specially designed to alleviate the
 concern of demand risk. Although researchers have generally acknowledged
 the significance of subsidies and guarantees leading toward successful
 negotiation, there is a lack of attempt to evaluate these concessions
 quantitatively. Without a deeper understanding of the value of these
 concessions, risk and reward may not be equitably matched in the proposed
 terms and arrangements. In this paper, relevant elements of a contractual
 package are treated as a form of real options. A proposition is put
 forward to incorporate the value of such options into the negotiation
 framework. By relying on simplifying assumptions on risk preferences,
 these options can be evaluated using Monte Carlo simulation of a
 discounted cash flow (DCF) model. The methodology is applied to the case
 of the Malaysia-Singapore Second Crossing, which shows that the value of a
 guarantee can indeed be significant relative to the basic net present
 value. The case study also highlights other aspects of flexibility in the
 design and execution of a project. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 545-554 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Build-operate-transfer, concessions, infrastructure projects, negotiation, real option, 
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Author-Name: Andreas Hartmann 
Author-X-Name-First: Andreas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hartmann 
Title: The context of innovation management in construction firms 
Abstract:
  Conscious management of innovation in construction firms is becoming more
 and more a necessity. However, the possibilities and ways to successfully
 put an innovative idea into practice depend on a range of contingencies. A
 framework of innovation management was devised to structure the context
 variables of construction innovation. Furthermore, an analytical approach
 was developed to enable researchers as well as construction managers to
 detect those variables which should be considered for managing
 construction innovation. The application of the approach to the case of a
 Swiss contractor revealed dependency on client and location, procurement
 form, innovation acceptance of the client and regulation degree as
 significant variables of the external environment. Service offer,
 knowledge strength, cooperative behaviour, financial strength and time
 needs were identified as critical variables of the internal environment.
 The implications are that the management of construction firms should
 advocate innovative ideas explicitly, make conscious strategic decisions
 about the direction of the firm's innovation activity and provide
 methodical and hierarchical support during the innovation process.
 Establishing internal innovation brokers and using portfolio-based project
 checkpoints are supportive measures in this regard. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 567-578 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Innovation management, context variables, construction firm, 
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Author-Name: Yu Song 
Author-X-Name-First: Yu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Song 
Author-Name: Chunlu Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Chunlu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Author-Name: Craig Langston 
Author-X-Name-First: Craig 
Author-X-Name-Last: Langston 
Title: Linkage measures of the construction sector using the hypothetical extraction method 
Abstract:
  The hypothetical extraction method (HEM) is used to extract a sector
 hypothetically from an economic system and examine the influence of this
 extraction on other sectors in the economy. Linkage measures based on the
 HEM become increasingly prominent. However, little construction linkage
 research applies the HEM. Using the recently published Organisation for
 Economic Co-operation and Development input-output database at constant
 prices, this research applies the HEM to the construction sector in order
 to explore the role of this sector in national economies and the
 quantitative interdependence between the construction sector and the
 remaining sectors. The output differences before and after the
 hypothetical extraction reflect the linkages of the construction sector.
 Empirical results show a declining trend of the total, backward and
 forward linkages, which confirms the decreasing role of the construction
 sector with economic maturity over the examined period from a new angle.
 Analytical results reveal that the unique nature of the construction
 sector and multifold external factors are the main reasons for the linkage
 difference between countries. Moreover, hypothesis-testing results
 consider statistically that the extraction structures employed in this
 research are appropriate to analyse the linkages of the construction
 sector. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 579-589 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Input-output analysis, hypothetical extraction method, construction sector, linkage, 
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Author-Name: Khalied Hyari 
Author-X-Name-First: Khalied 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hyari 
Author-Name: Khaled El-Rayes 
Author-X-Name-First: Khaled 
Author-X-Name-Last: El-Rayes 
Title: Field experiments to evaluate lighting performance in nighttime highway construction 
Abstract:
  The utilisation of nighttime highway construction has increased in recent
 years in order to minimise daytime construction-related service
 disruptions and traffic congestion. In this type of nighttime
 construction, lighting arrangements need to be properly designed and
 implemented in order to enhance safety and productivity on site, and
 ensure full compliance with the required lighting specifications. A number
 of field experiments were conducted to evaluate the performance of various
 lighting arrangements in three typical highway construction zones, namely:
 activity area, transition and termination areas and flagger stations. In
 each of these zones, a number of practical lighting arrangements were
 found to be capable of satisfying all the lighting design criteria
 required by various Departments of Transportation. The experimental
 results also confirm that the set-up of lighting equipment on site has a
 significant impact on lighting performance, and therefore lighting
 arrangements should be carefully designed and executed on nighttime
 highway construction projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 591-601 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Highway construction, workspace, nighttime construction, computer models, light, 
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Author-X-Name-First: R. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Soetanto 
Author-Name: A. R. J. Dainty 
Author-X-Name-First: A. R. J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty 
Author-Name: J. Glass 
Author-X-Name-First: J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Glass 
Author-Name: A. D. F. Price 
Author-X-Name-First: A. D. F. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Price 
Title: Towards an explicit design decision process: the case of the structural frame 
Abstract:
  Decisions made during the briefing and conceptual design stages of a
 building project are critical to its success. One of the earliest major
 decisions which can have a significant effect on downstream events and
 results is the selection of the structural frame. Given its importance to
 the efficacy of the finished building, the structural frame selection
 process should arguably be objective and transparent, the final decision
 being based on the frame's ability to perform against a range of criteria
 appropriate to the scheme in question. However, the heuristics
 underpinning such decisions tend not to be explicit and thus, are
 difficult for inexperienced clients to understand. This article reports on
 research which examined the criteria used by clients, structural
 engineers, architects and main contractors when selecting structural
 frames. These were established via a postal questionnaire survey of a
 stratified sample of design professionals, contractors and client
 organizations. The analysis reveals marked differences in the perceived
 importance of the criteria identified amongst the respondents, which may
 result in conflicts between design and construction advisers and their
 clients should they be made explicit in the design process. Nevertheless,
 it is important that such differences are revealed within the
 decision-making process if more appropriate design decisions are to be
 made in the future. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 603-614 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Conflict, criteria, design, project team, structural frame, 
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Author-Name: Florence Phua 
Author-X-Name-First: Florence 
Author-X-Name-Last: Phua 
Title: When is construction partnering likely to happen? An empirical examination of the role of institutional norms 
Abstract:
  Despite the vast interest and enthusiasm on the benefits of construction
 partnering, no apparent trend exists to show that it has become the
 dominant choice of procurement method across construction industries
 internationally. Rather, the implementation of construction partnering has
 been patchy, with varying degrees of success and, in many instances, its
 adoption is more an exception than the norm. This study argues and sets
 out to test the proposition that despite the huge advocacy for the use of
 partnering, its slow uptake and, more importantly, the inconsistent
 results it yields are due to the lack of systematic investigation into the
 institutional determinants of partnering. Based on data collected from 526
 firms covering various industry disciplines, results show that firms' use
 of partnering is selective and that this selectiveness is significantly
 determined by the industry's level of institutional norms and not by the
 conventional notion that partnering increases a firm's profitability or
 efficiency. Findings further indicate that firms that perceive there are
 strong industry norms for partnering are twice as likely to use partnering
 as firms that do not have such perception. By empirically examining the
 institutional conditions under which partnering is more likely to occur,
 this study sheds some light on why the implementation of partnering
 remains at a conservative rate and suggests avenues for future research. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 615-624 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Construction partnering, institutional norms, procurement methods, 
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Author-Name: Kevin Duncan 
Author-X-Name-First: Kevin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Duncan 
Author-Name: Peter Philips 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Philips 
Author-Name: Mark Prus 
Author-X-Name-First: Mark 
Author-X-Name-Last: Prus 
Title: Prevailing wage legislation and public school construction efficiency: a stochastic frontier approach 
Abstract:
  Stochastic frontier regression is used to examine the effect of
 introducing prevailing wage legislation on public school construction
 efficiency in British Columbia. Prior to the legislation, public school
 projects were from 16% to 19% smaller, in terms of square feet, than
 comparable private structures. However, likelihood ratio tests
 consistently indicate that the coefficients measuring the effect of the
 policy on the size differential between covered and uncovered projects are
 not statistically different from zero. These results suggest that
 construction wage requirements did not alter input utilisation in a way
 that significantly affected construction output. Average inefficiency for
 school construction in British Columbia over the period of the study is
 12.1%. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 625-634 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Prevailing wage laws, regression analysis, 
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Author-X-Name-First: R. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Navon 
Author-Name: O. Berkovich 
Author-X-Name-First: O. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Berkovich 
Title: An automated model for materials management and control 
Abstract:
  Current, manual, materials management and control procedures are
 unsatisfactory: they are labour intensive, inaccurate and error prone. The
 result is waste and surplus of materials, delays, decrease in productivity
 and lack of up-to-date, real-time information regarding the status of
 purchase orders (PO), the levels of inventory, the actual vs. planned
 usage of materials, and others. The purpose of the present work was to
 develop an automated model, which alleviates some of these problems. Prior
 to developing the model, a field survey was conducted to learn, at first
 hand, what the typical problems with materials management and control are.
 The model initiates materials purchasing, follows up the status of PO,
 records materials data as they arrive to the site and their movement
 around the site, makes recommendations, generates reports and issues
 warnings. The model was implemented, tested and evaluated in an ongoing
 building construction project. The onsite experiments confirmed that
 automated materials management and control are feasible, resulting in real
 benefits, such as time savings, and availability of up-to-date and
 accurate information regarding stocks of materials on site. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 635-646 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Automation, data collection, feedback control, control methods, materials management, monitoring, 
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Author-Name: Chen-Yu Chang 
Author-X-Name-First: Chen-Yu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chang 
Author-Name: Hui-Yu Chou 
Author-X-Name-First: Hui-Yu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chou 
Author-Name: Ming-Teh Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Ming-Teh 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Title: Characterizing the corporate governance of UK listed construction companies 
Abstract:
  In response to the emergence of scandals involving many high-profile
 companies during the 1990s, corporate governance is considered as an area
 requiring immediate reform. The government of the United Kingdom has
 conducted a series of reviews on corporate governance and incorporated the
 recommendations of these reports into regulatory codes. Compliance with
 these codes can be considered to indicate the implementation of best
 corporate practice. A question of interest is how UK construction
 companies perform in corporate governance. The answer can be revealed by
 comparing construction companies with the top 50 companies listed in the
 UK, based on the provisions of corporate governance codes. Construction
 companies are found to (1) disclose less corporate governance information;
 (2) display lower levels of structural board independence in terms of
 separate roles of chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) and
 percentage of independent directors; (3) rely less on external consultant
 advice in assisting the decision making of three board committees.
 Research thus should be conducted on whether these disparities cause
 adverse effects on construction company performance. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 647-656 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Corporate governance, best practice, performance, construction companies, 
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Author-X-Name-First: Gerard 
Author-X-Name-Last: De Valence 
Title: Guest Editorial 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 661-668 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600906779 
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Author-X-Name-First: Patricia 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hillebrandt 
Title: Letter to the Editor 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 669-670 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500249429 
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Author-Name: Erik Dietzenbacher 
Author-X-Name-First: Erik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dietzenbacher 
Author-Name: Alex Hoen 
Author-X-Name-First: Alex 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hoen 
Title: Coefficient stability and predictability in input-output models: a comparative analysis for the Netherlands 
Abstract:
  Following the work of Bon, this article compares the stability of two
 types of input-output models. These are, the Leontief (or demand-driven)
 model and the Ghosh (or supply-driven) model. The empirical results are
 based on a times series of annual input-output tables for the Netherlands,
 covering the period 1948-84. Three types of analysis are carried out. The
 first to evaluate the stability of the models' underlying coefficients
 over time. The second to investigate the forecasting behaviour when there
 is perfect foresight with respect to the models' exogenous variables. The
 third to examine the predictability of the models, absent of perfect
 foresight. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 671-680 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Stability, forecasting behaviour, input-output models, 
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Author-Name: Philip Mccann 
Author-X-Name-First: Philip 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mccann 
Title: On the supply-side determinants of regional growth 
Abstract:
  The major developments in thought regarding regional economic growth and
 development are traced over the last two decades. The supply-side
 micro-foundations of regional growth have come under scrutiny in a manner
 which has previously not been evident. In particular, an examination of
 the elements of industrial clustering, regional industrial structure, and
 place characteristics which may promote innovation, have become a central
 focus of modern regional growth analysis. The micro-foundations of these
 arguments are analysed, and the links between innovation and clustering
 explored within a transactions-costs framework. This allows us to point to
 areas in which our understanding has grown over recent years, and to
 identify further areas of analysis which are required. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 681-693 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Economic theory, urban development, urban planning, markets, transaction cost economics, 
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Author-Name: David Shipworth 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shipworth 
Title: Qualitative modelling of sustainable energy scenarios: an extension of the Bon qualitative input-output model 
Abstract:
  Climate change is one of the major challenges facing economic systems at
 the start of the 21st century. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions will
 require both restructuring the energy supply system (production) and
 addressing the efficiency and sufficiency of the social uses of energy
 (consumption). The energy production system is a complicated supply
 network of interlinked sectors with 'knock-on' effects throughout the
 economy. End use energy consumption is governed by complex sets of
 interdependent cultural, social, psychological and economic variables
 driven by shifts in consumer preference and technological development
 trajectories. To date, few models have been developed for exploring
 alternative joint energy production-consumption systems. The aim of this
 work is to propose one such model. This is achieved in a methodologically
 coherent manner through integration of qualitative input-output models of
 production, with Bayesian belief network models of consumption, at point
 of final demand. The resulting integrated framework can be applied either
 (relatively) quickly and qualitatively to explore alternative energy
 scenarios, or as a fully developed quantitative model to derive or assess
 specific energy policy options. The qualitative applications are explored
 here. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 695-703 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Energy policy, input-output analysis, Bayesian belief networks, carbon management, sustainable consumption and production, 
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Author-Name: Nicola Costantino 
Author-X-Name-First: Nicola 
Author-X-Name-Last: Costantino 
Title: The contribution of Ranko Bon to the debate on sustainable construction 
Abstract:
  Ranko Bon is best-known for his studies of building economics. Less known
 is his contribution to the debate on sustainable construction, which shows
 unique features, particularly if compared to those of most recent related
 studies. By building upon on the initial systems approach to the problem
 of 'the limits to growth' and its macro- and micro-economic implications,
 Bon proposes a unique methodological contribution to such a problem. This
 paper outlines the historical debate about sustainability, its relation
 with construction and finally Bon's personal contribution in this regard. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 705-709 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Economic measures, sustainable building, sustainable construction, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500127203 
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Author-Name: Roberto Pietroforte 
Author-X-Name-First: Roberto 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pietroforte 
Author-Name: Tullio Gregori 
Author-X-Name-First: Tullio 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gregori 
Title: Does volume follow share? The case of the Danish construction industry 
Abstract:
  In 1992, Ranko Bon argued that in highly developed countries the
 relatively declining economic importance of the construction industry is
 followed by the absolute decline of its output. The shrinking volume has
 implications with production capacity that, at a certain point of economic
 maturity, tends to be added at a slower rate than in the past. By using
 statistical data of the Danish construction industry, this study attempts
 to verify Bon's proposition. The absolute decline of housing investments
 partially supports such a proposition. What is more, since the peak of the
 mid-1970s, the addition rate to the capacity of the Danish economy has
 slowed down. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 711-715 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Construction industry, Denmark, construction investments, construction output, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500204606 
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Author-Name: Les Ruddock 
Author-X-Name-First: Les 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ruddock 
Author-Name: Jorge Lopes 
Author-X-Name-First: Jorge 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lopes 
Title: The construction sector and economic development: the 'Bon curve' 
Abstract:
  The complexities of the relationship between a country's level of
 construction activity and its stage of economic development are
 considerable. Studies over the last three decades, based on macroeconomic
 analysis, have attempted to model the relationship but have usually been
 hampered by problems of data quality and availability. Nevertheless,
 paradigms have emerged (usually based on Keynesian philosophy), which are
 concerned with the dynamics of construction activity as an agent in the
 promotion of economic growth in economies at different stages of
 development. One such is the 'Bon curve'. An examination of the data
 issues of attempting to assess the validity of the proposition is made and
 then the role of the construction sector in highly developed economies is
 considered. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 717-723 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: 'Bon curve', construction activity, economic development, 
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Author-Name: Irem Dikmen 
Author-X-Name-First: Irem 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dikmen 
Author-Name: M. Talat Birgonul 
Author-X-Name-First: M. Talat 
Author-X-Name-Last: Birgonul 
Title: A review of international construction research: Ranko Bon's contribution 
Abstract:
  Literature on international construction is rich in adopting conceptual
 frameworks to investigate levels of international competitiveness and
 making inter-country comparisons about sources of national competitive
 advantage. However, there are limited studies that result from
 collaborative work between different country researchers about development
 of custom frameworks to investigate complexities of international
 construction business, experience-based generic libraries applicable to
 international construction projects and forecasting models. Ranko Bon's
 contribution to the international construction literature is invaluable as
 he has dealt with broad trends and dominant patterns of change in the
 global construction market by referring to judgments of experts from all
 over the world and helped dissemination of this practical information
 which may be used by policy makers and construction professionals seeking
 jobs in the global market. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 725-733 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: International construction, international construction research, global construction market, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600601909 
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Author-Name: David Hawk 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hawk 
Title: Conditions of Success: a platform for international construction development 
Abstract:
  'Conditions of Success' (COS) was organised to study the
 internationalisation of the construction industry in 1989. At that time
 few companies, and even fewer researchers, were interested in
 international construction endeavours. The purpose of the study was to
 collect information on activities of the 1980s in order to project who
 might be successful and under what conditions would they be successful in
 the next century. Extensive interviews were conducted with 60
 participating firms from seven countries. While this group has now been
 reduced to about 20 via mergers and acquisitions they have demonstrated
 the value of several of the recommendations from the study. Critical to
 the study was an Executive Symposium held in Stockholm in 1991 where
 executives presented their view of the future and how best to prepare for
 it. Professor Ranko Bon, of Reading University, played a pivotal role in
 this special Symposium, as chair of the diverse interests and adviser to
 organising the results. Ten major recommendations are outlined in the
 paper. A critical distinction emerged from the study, which has grown in
 theoretical importance since 1991. It is between the North American,
 primarily Harvard-centric, strategic model for internationalisation and
 the relationship-building approach of Asia (initially Japanese and now
 Chinese). The Asian approach is closer to that of Europe and gaining in
 effectiveness and prominence over that of North America. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 735-742 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Internationalisation, conditions, success, interdependence, value creation, construction activities, relationship building, 
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Author-Name: Sivaguru Ganesan 
Author-X-Name-First: Sivaguru 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ganesan 
Author-Name: John Kelsey 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kelsey 
Title: Technology transfer: international collaboration in Sri Lanka 
Abstract:
  The real tests for technology transfer are whether such transfers have
 contributed significantly to the vibrant development of the recipient
 industry. Technology transfer (TT) process that is knowledge driven
 demands a recipient industry with adequate capacity for absorbing new
 knowledge. International joint ventures and subcontracts employed in
 building material and construction can be serious vehicles of TT provided
 they contribute to providing higher quality inputs into the wider
 industry. These issues are examined through a survey of construction
 subcontracts during the period 1985-2002. The respondents indicated that
 moderately favourable conditions for TT existed in the completed projects.
 Nonetheless, the paper argues that negligible real productivity changes in
 construction in Sri Lanka in the recent decade point to stagnation in
 growth in local absorptive capacity. China in contrast has placed a
 balanced emphasis on upgrading building materials and equipment, design
 and construction, and built up an impressive absorptive capacity, with
 modernisation of the entire industry in prospect. The paper suggests
 advance planning for TT in foreign funded projects to ensure greater
 participation of local firms, together with a balanced focus on efficient
 and timely execution of projects, the profitability of participants, and
 realisation of TT goals. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 743-753 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Construction, technology transfer, absorptive capacity, modernisation, 
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Author-Name: Philip Steadman 
Author-X-Name-First: Philip 
Author-X-Name-Last: Steadman 
Title: Allometry and built form: revisiting Ranko Bon's work with the Harvard Philomorphs 
Abstract:
  Ranko Bon's Master's thesis at Harvard was devoted to the phenomenon of
 allometry in the forms of buildings. The concept of allometry comes from
 biology, and refers to changes in the forms of organisms as they alter in
 size. For example the ratio of volume to surface exposed to the air
 (including the lungs) is of great functional importance to animals, and
 tends to remain constant as they get larger. Bon studied allometry in
 residential buildings, and showed that both the ratio of surface to volume
 and the ratio of circulation length to floor area were preserved over a
 wide range of building sizes. Bon's work is revisited from a theoretical
 point of view, using a new method for representing large numbers of
 theoretical but realistic built forms, all derived from a single
 'archetypal building'. By choosing default dimensions typical of
 dwellings, Bon's original results can be reproduced. By varying these
 dimensions of plan depth, numbers of storeys and widths of courts or
 light-wells, it is possible to show what precise kinds of allometric
 relationships are likely to be found in other types of day-lit buildings
 besides dwellings. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 755-765 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Allometry, built form, archetypal building, surface area, volume, circulation length, floor area, 
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Author-Name: Gerard De Valence 
Author-X-Name-First: Gerard 
Author-X-Name-Last: De Valence 
Title: Building as an economic process: the Austrian approach revisited 
Abstract:
  Bon's book Building as an Economic Process: An Introduction to Building
 Economics was an important step in the development of the economic theory
 of the built environment. The book's aim was to establish theoretical
 foundations for building economics, using the perspective of Austrian
 economics. The objective of this review is to assess the significance and
 impact of the book, and how successful Bon was in achieving his stated
 purpose. Each of the major topics in the book is discussed, with the
 Austrian approach as used by Bon on capital theory, the building process,
 and business and building cycles assessed. Bon proposed a significant
 research programme based on these ideas. The impact of the ideas is
 discussed before progress on the research programme is reviewed. The
 conclusion attempts to bring out the significance of the book's
 contribution. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 767-771 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Building economics, Austrian economics, building process, capital theory, Ranko Bon, 
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Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Author-Name: Goran Runeson 
Author-X-Name-First: Goran 
Author-X-Name-Last: Runeson 
Author-Name: Xinling Chang 
Author-X-Name-First: Xinling 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chang 
Title: Construction price formation: full-cost pricing or neoclassical microeconomic theory? 
Abstract:
  Neo-classical microeconomic theory has been suggested to offer (1) an
 appropriate analytical tool for construction price determination while, at
 the same time, (2) full-cost pricing is most commonly accepted pricing
 policy of construction firms. Paradoxically, however, both are mutually
 exclusive theories. Only one, if any, can be correct. This paper examines
 both (1) and (2) by analysis of the evidence available in literature and
 concludes in favour of (1). It is only in disequilibrium, however, that
 the differences in behaviour can be clearly observed. In equilibrium, the
 difference between the two theories from a practical point of view is not
 very substantial. In addition, the endemic nature of uncertainty in the
 industry in general makes the task of estimating costs and prices
 difficult in practice. Therefore, although neoclassical microeconomic
 theory provides a useful means of analysis, it offers little for the
 practice of pricing, which is much more closely related to the marketing
 discipline than economics. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 773-783 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Construction, contracts, pricing, theory, policy, costs, prices, neo-classical microeconomics, marketing, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500434849 
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Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Author-Name: Goran Runeson 
Author-X-Name-First: Goran 
Author-X-Name-Last: Runeson 
Title: Bidding models: testing the stationarity assumption 
Abstract:
  With notably few exceptions, bidding models contain probability
 distributions with parameters that are assumed to be fixed, or stationary,
 over time. Some methods of testing the tenability of this assumption are
 examined and applied to eight datasets. Of particular interest is the
 statistical significance of two types of periodicity: (1) that bidders
 gradually reduce their bids prior to winning a contract; and (2) that
 bidders have periods in which they are more competitive and periods in
 which they are less competitive. To test (1), McCaffer and Pettitt's
 (1976) cusum method is used and shown to have a limited interpretation in
 this context. McCaffer's 'deficit' statistic is then used in conjunction
 with a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and shows (1) to be untenable
 for the samples involved. To test (2), the deficit statistic is again used
 with an ANOVA to examine all possible sub-series of bids. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 791-803 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Bidding, behaviour, parameters, cusum method, deficit statistic, 
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Author-Name: Timothy Michael Lewis 
Author-X-Name-First: Timothy Michael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lewis 
Author-Name: Roger Hosein 
Author-X-Name-First: Roger 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hosein 
Title: An estimation of the size of the hidden labour force in construction in Trinidad and Tobago 
Abstract:
  In every country there is a hidden economy operating alongside the formal
 economy. The published national statistics record only the formal economy.
 These statistics indicate that the construction industry is an important
 source of both wealth creation and employment despite the fact that they
 fail to take account of three important aspects of the sector. These are
 that the broadly defined construction sector is much larger than the
 construction industry, what is known as the 'informal' sector, and the
 work done by direct labour organisations. In the absence of actual
 measures of the size of these aspects, an indirect technique has been used
 to provide an estimate of their scale. These estimates are used to obtain
 an overview of their possible impact on the actual role of the sector in
 terms of output and employment in the economy. The preliminary estimates
 suggest the overall contribution of construction to the economy of
 Trinidad and Tobago represents some three times the official Figure. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 805-815 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Formal, informal, direct labour, employment, construction sector, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600658594 
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Author-X-Name-First: S. B. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang 
Author-Name: Anita Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Anita 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Title: Organisational culture profiles of construction enterprises in China 
Abstract:
  The vast economic growth in China in the past decade has brought forth
 opportunities for the development of its construction industry. However,
 the construction industry in China has been criticised for poor
 performance and low effectiveness in terms of quality and profitability in
 the face of challenges and uncertainties resulting from the fast changing
 economic environment. Given that organisational culture plays a
 significant role in work performance and effectiveness, the apparently low
 effectiveness of the construction industry may be related to the culture
 of the contractors' organisations. The culture-effectiveness (C-E)
 relationship has received increased attention in organisational research
 and the aim of the study is to develop a culture-effectiveness model of
 the contractors' motivated behaviour towards performance. Results of
 cluster analysis of the culture profiles of Chinese construction
 enterprises show that hierarchy and clan cultures are dominant and that
 culture profiles of Chinese contractors may vary in different geographical
 regions. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 817-828 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Behaviours, motivation, organisational culture, performance effectiveness, schemas, 
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Author-Name: Susan Bogus 
Author-X-Name-First: Susan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bogus 
Author-Name: Keith Molenaar 
Author-X-Name-First: Keith 
Author-X-Name-Last: Molenaar 
Author-Name: James Diekmann 
Author-X-Name-First: James 
Author-X-Name-Last: Diekmann 
Title: Strategies for overlapping dependent design activities 
Abstract:
  Overlapping activities that are traditionally performed in a sequential
 manner can significantly reduce project delivery times. Overlapping,
 however, should be approached in a systematic manner to reduce the costs
 and risks. Information gathered from sector-based case studies and from
 the manufacturing domain suggest a formalised framework for identifying
 overlapping opportunities and strategies can be successfully implemented
 for infrastructure projects. This framework considers activity
 characteristics, such as evolution of upstream information and sensitivity
 of downstream activities to changes in upstream information, to identify
 appropriate overlapping strategies. Overlapping strategies, such as early
 freezing of design criteria, overdesign, and early release of preliminary
 information, are selected based on activity characteristics. These
 strategies operate either by speeding up the evolution of upstream
 information or by reducing the sensitivity of downstream activities. By
 aligning overlapping strategies with activity characteristics, project
 managers can make better decisions on when and how much to overlap
 sequential activities to reduce overall project delivery time. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 829-837 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Concurrent engineering, project management, decision making, 
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Author-X-Name-Last: Grosskopf 
Author-Name: Charles Kibert 
Author-X-Name-First: Charles 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kibert 
Title: Economic incentive framework for sustainable energy use in US residential construction 
Abstract:
  Searching for new ways to be competitive in an increasingly deregulated
 market, energy suppliers worldwide have turned to energy conservation
 measures (ECMs) to avoid costly generation expansion, to build
 relationships with consumers and to comply with new international
 emissions standards. To maximise the cost effectiveness of an energy
 conservation programme, a framework is presented to assess consumer
 'willingness-to-pay' for ECMs and avoided supply costs. The goal of this
 framework is to provide a methodology to optimise supplier incentives that
 will maximise consumer adoption and minimise energy production costs. A
 survey of 400 US homebuyers found that nearly 90% would invest in ECMs.
 Yet for every two years required to 'payback' the initial investment,
 consumer willingness-to-pay declines 25%. A case study of a medium-size US
 utility found that most ECMs contribute more to profitable base load
 reduction than to costly peak load reduction, meaning utility loss in
 revenue often exceeds avoided supply costs. However, the average housing
 unit conserving 7,718kWh/yr could save US$216.10 per year, in addition to
 electricity costs, if the cost of avoided emissions abatement were
 credited back to the consumer. Based on these savings, expected ECM
 adoption could eliminate 1.65&#xd7;108 kWh of energy use and 107,197 tons
 of CO2 emissions for every 20,000 single family homes. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 839-846 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Energy conservation, incentives, residential, USA, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600601818 
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Author-Name: Mahdi Mattar 
Author-X-Name-First: Mahdi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mattar 
Author-Name: Charles Cheah 
Author-X-Name-First: Charles 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheah 
Title: Valuing large engineering projects under uncertainty: private risk effects and real options 
Abstract:
  In all large engineering projects, valuation constitutes an important
 step during the initial stage as each stakeholder assesses the prospect of
 his or her investment. The complexity of valuation increases dramatically
 in the face of uncertainty especially when the risks are dynamic and
 stochastic in nature. The usual classification in finance theory divides
 risks into either market or unique. In this research, a new notion of
 private risk is introduced. A private risk may either be correlated with
 the market or be unique, but in addition it represents a substantial
 portion of an investor's wealth and is not tradable due to agency costs or
 other strategic reasons. The principles of pricing would differ according
 to the treatment of these different types of risks. Methods that are
 currently in vogue for pricing private risks are first evaluated, followed
 by a study of the effect of private risks in real option problems. Through
 a classic oil and gas exploration and development example, it is
 demonstrated that the methods chosen for pricing private risks can lead to
 decisively different real option values, exercise strategies and
 development policies. Effectively, the difference in real option values
 can be interpreted as a form of private risk premium. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 847-860 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Decision analysis, private risk, real option, risk, valuation, 
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Author-X-Name-Last: Poh 
Author-Name: J. H. M. Tah 
Author-X-Name-First: J. H. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tah 
Title: Integrated duration-cost influence network for modelling risk impacts on construction tasks 
Abstract:
  Quantitative risk analysis is usually ignored in construction risk
 management, although numerous techniques are available. One of the
 shortcomings of conventional quantitative risk analysis techniques is that
 they can only analyse either duration or cost risks. In view of this, an
 integrated duration-cost influence network that systematically represents
 the interdependencies among the duration and cost parameters of a
 construction task has been developed, and mathematical equations have been
 formulated to represent the dependencies. The generic structure of the
 influence network can be used for explicitly modelling risk impacts
 affecting any construction task, and the nature of risks can be
 investigated in the risk modelling process. In addition, risk impacts
 modelled can potentially be propagated through the influence network for
 quantifying the risk-adjusted task duration and cost simultaneously. Thus,
 the influence network provides the basis for performing integrated
 duration-cost risk modelling and simulation in future research. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 861-868 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Quantitative risk analysis, integrated duration-cost influence network, risk factors, risk modelling, risk propagation, 
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Author-Name: Rafael Sacks 
Author-X-Name-First: Rafael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sacks 
Author-Name: Michael Harel 
Author-X-Name-First: Michael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Harel 
Title: An economic game theory model of subcontractor resource allocation behaviour 
Abstract:
  Periodic review and adjustment of resource allocations to construction
 projects is critical for subcontractors to maintain profitability under
 traditional unit price or lump sum contracts. Project managers strive to
 control subcontractors in an effort to meet budgets and schedules;
 subcontractors often work on multiple projects simultaneously and strive
 independently to allocate resources to those projects where they perceive
 that they will bring maximum utility. An economic game theory model is
 proposed as a foundation for understanding the behaviour of subcontractors
 in allocating resources to projects. The model describes the influence of
 the degree of reliability of the planned schedule on subcontractors' and
 project managers' behaviours under traditional unit price contracting.
 Unreliable plans undermine efforts to promote cooperative behaviour. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 869-881 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Decision making, game theory, lean construction, partnering, resource allocation, subcontracting, 
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Author-Name: Ani Birgit Raiden 
Author-X-Name-First: Ani Birgit 
Author-X-Name-Last: Raiden 
Author-Name: Andrew Dainty 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty 
Author-Name: Richard Neale 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Neale 
Title: Balancing employee needs, project requirements and organisational priorities in team deployment 
Abstract:
  The 'people and performance' model asserts that performance is a sum of
 employee ability, motivation and opportunity (AMO). Despite extensive
 evidence of this people-performance link within manufacturing and many
 service sectors, studies within the construction industry are limited.
 Thus, a recent research project set out to explore the team deployment
 strategies of a large construction company with the view of establishing
 how a balance could be achieved between organisational strategic
 priorities, operational project requirements and individual employee needs
 and preferences. The findings suggested that project priorities often took
 precedence over the delivery of the strategic intentions of the
 organisation in meeting employees' individual needs. This approach is not
 sustainable in the long term because of the negative implications that
 such a policy had in relation to employee stress and staff turnover. It is
 suggested that a resourcing structure that takes into account the multiple
 facets of AMO may provide a more effective approach for balancing
 organisational strategic priorities, operational project requirements and
 individual employee needs and preferences more appropriately in the
 future. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 883-895 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Human resource management, organisational culture, teams, motivation, case study, 
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Author-Name: I-Tung Yang 
Author-X-Name-First: I-Tung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yang 
Title: Using Gaussian copula to simulate repetitive projects 
Abstract:
  An important requirement for simulating repetitive projects is to treat
 correlations inherent in the repetition of same crews working at various
 locations. To attain the requirement, this study develops a new Monte
 Carlo simulation model implementing a Gaussian copula in conjunction with
 the inverse-transform method to generate correlated duration samples in
 repetitive projects that have pre-specified marginal distributions and
 pairwise rank correlations. The proposed model is equipped with an
 automatic approximation procedure to adjust an infeasible correlation
 matrix, if necessary. The proposed model is statistically verified through
 a real-life residential apartment project. The simulation results are
 compared to two conventional analyses (PERT and simulation without
 correlation) to show the aggregated impact of correlations. The proposed
 model contributes to the state-of-the-art in handling non-linear
 dependencies among activity durations that may have non-normal
 distributions. Moreover, it is flexible in the ways of correlation
 assessments (qualitative or quantitative), the magnitudes of correlations
 (weak to strong), and the types of marginal distributions (symmetrical or
 skewed). 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 901-909 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Copula, simulation, stochastic estimation, risk management, repetitive project, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600658784 
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Author-X-Name-First: Karen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Manley 
Author-Name: Steve Mcfallan 
Author-X-Name-First: Steve 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mcfallan 
Title: Exploring the drivers of firm-level innovation in the construction industry 
Abstract:
  A survey of 335 businesses in the Australian road industry has been
 carried out to ascertain those factors that make firms innovate.
 'Innovative' is measured by adoption rates of advanced technologies and
 practices, and the range of innovation drivers reviewed encompasses
 business strategy and environment. The findings indicate that business
 strategies are more important than business conditions, and that the
 following three strategies are significant in differentiating between
 firms with high and low adoption rates: (1) hiring new graduates; (2)
 introducing new technologies; and (3) enhancing technical capabilities.
 The findings also highlight the importance of undertaking R&D and
 encouraging employee ideas for improvement. The public policy implications
 are that the quality of university graduates should be protected and
 advanced, as should technical skills within public sector client agencies. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 911-920 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Innovation, technology adoption, business practices, business conditions, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600799034 
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Author-Name: Ina Drejer 
Author-X-Name-First: Ina 
Author-X-Name-Last: Drejer 
Author-Name: Anker Lund Vinding 
Author-X-Name-First: Anker Lund 
Author-X-Name-Last: Vinding 
Title: Organisation, 'anchoring' of knowledge, and innovative activity in construction 
Abstract:
  The construction industry is characterised by the widespread use of
 project organisation. It has been suggested that the relatively low level
 of innovative activity in the industry can be explained by the temporary
 nature of firm boundary-crossing projects. Survey data from the Danish
 construction industry is used to investigate the importance of learning
 and 'anchoring' of project-specific knowledge at the firm level for
 participation in innovative activities. The data cover both the overall
 Danish construction industry and a specific region, North Jutland, which
 has a relatively high specialisation of construction workers. Latent class
 and regression analyses reveal that firms that make extensive use of
 partnering, together with internal product and process evaluation and
 knowledge diffusion (labelled 'knowledge-anchoring mechanisms'), are more
 likely to participate in innovative activities than firms which make less
 use of these mechanisms. This indicates that construction firms are able
 to compensate for the problems that temporary interorganisational projects
 may cause in relation to continuous learning at the firm level. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 921-931 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Project organisation, partnering, innovative activity, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600799166 
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Author-Name: Christian Stoy 
Author-X-Name-First: Christian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Stoy 
Author-Name: Wolfdietrich Kalusche 
Author-X-Name-First: Wolfdietrich 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kalusche 
Title: The determination of occupancy costs during early project phases 
Abstract:
  In addition to the earnings, costs determine the commercial success of
 real estate investments. The discussion in the German-speaking region
 focuses on occupancy costs and their planning. When planning, the
 occupancy costs must be determined early, continually monitored, and
 controlled if necessary. A process for determining occupancy costs, the
 construction element process, is presented and tested using an actual
 property. The test results deviate by only approximately 8% from the
 occupancy costs actually incurred. The process demonstrates its
 suitability for the early determination of occupancy costs using only a
 few pieces of data on the property. However, it does require occupancy
 cost indicators. Also, the significant drivers of these indictors must be
 known in order to select the appropriate indicator. For this reason,
 future work on occupancy costs must not only collect additional data, but
 the data must also be analysed with regard to the cost drivers. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 933-944 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Occupancy costs, cost planning, construction element process, building planning, Germany, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600799307 
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Author-Name: Paul Whitla 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Whitla 
Author-Name: Peter Walters 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Walters 
Author-Name: Howard Davies 
Author-X-Name-First: Howard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Davies 
Title: The use of global strategies by British construction firms 
Abstract:
  A two-stage qualitative case study, and Yip's conceptual framework, are
 used to examine the extent to which British construction firms have
 adopted 'global' strategies. In the first stage industry experts provided
 evidence on the forces driving global strategy. In the second stage
 executives from eight internationally active firms described how they have
 responded to those forces. Results indicate that the forces driving
 globalisation, at least for traditional contracting activities, are not
 strong. Evidence shows that most firms operating internationally organise
 'multi-locally' and make little use of globally integrated strategies.
 However, firms that have moved into 'higher value-added' construction
 activities have a greater propensity to integrate some aspects of their
 strategy on a global basis. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 945-954 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Globalisation, strategy, international competition, multinational companies, transnationals, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600799679 
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Author-Name: Hyung Jin Kim 
Author-X-Name-First: Hyung Jin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kim 
Author-Name: Kenneth Reinschmidt 
Author-X-Name-First: Kenneth 
Author-X-Name-Last: Reinschmidt 
Title: A dynamic competition model for construction contractors 
Abstract:
  In construction, the issue of competition has been studied focusing on
 competitive bidding. The objective of most competitive bidding models is
 to find the optimum mark-up to maximise the expected profit from a single
 firm's perspective. However, a firm's success depends on its long-term
 interactions with the market and its competitors. To better understand
 competition in the market, there is a need to analyse competition from a
 dynamic market perspective. Building on previous models and relevant
 competition studies, a dynamic simulation model has been developed to
 provide an analytical framework for understanding dynamic competition. In
 this model, similar firms are equally exposed to demand uncertainties.
 Each applies its own policy, responding to market changes and to
 competitors' actions to optimise its market position. The firms' responses
 and their dynamic feedback are simulated and analysed. The results show
 how difficult it is for any firm to acquire a long-term competitive
 advantage by means of bidding/marketing strategies&#x2014;just as it is in
 the real world of price-competitive contracting. Some considerations are
 presented for a single firm to develop a competitive strategy. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 955-965 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Competitive bidding, dynamic competition, interaction and feedback, market changes and timing, competitive factors, 
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Author-Name: Sung Kin Pun 
Author-X-Name-First: Sung Kin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pun 
Author-Name: Chunlu Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Chunlu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Author-Name: Craig Langston 
Author-X-Name-First: Craig 
Author-X-Name-Last: Langston 
Title: Case study of demolition costs of residential buildings 
Abstract:
  Building demolition is one of the most common activities in the
 construction industry. Several demolition techniques are commonly used,
 including mechanical demolition, deconstruction and hybrid demolition.
 Although deconstruction has been advocated for its environmentally
 friendly approaches, the cost comparison of a demolition project under
 different techniques is rarely researched. In this paper, the cost of a
 demolition project is broken down to input and output costs, which are
 further broken down to more countable sections. Through an empirical study
 in Victoria, Australia, project costs of mechanical demolition, hybrid
 demolition and deconstruction are investigated. It is found that
 deconstruction has the greatest profitability among the three techniques.
 Hybrid demolition, which is the actual technique adopted by the
 contractor, has a slightly lower profit, and mechanical demolition is the
 most expensive. Although deconstruction has the best overall economical
 performance, the small extra gain comes with increased complexity and risk
 that deters demolition contractors from its attempt. It is found in the
 paper that an optimized demolition project strategy exists between hybrid
 demolition and deconstruction with the greatest profitability among
 various building demolition techniques. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 967-976 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Australia, recycling, project appraisal, demolition, cost modelling, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190500512024 
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Author-Name: Kumar Neeraj Jha 
Author-X-Name-First: Kumar Neeraj 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jha 
Author-Name: Chandrashekhar Iyer 
Author-X-Name-First: Chandrashekhar 
Author-X-Name-Last: Iyer 
Title: What attributes should a project coordinator possess? 
Abstract:
  Construction projects are increasingly multidisciplinary and the role of
 a project coordinator has become critical for success. A clear
 differentiation is drawn between the roles of a project manager and a
 project coordinator, and the attributes required in a successful project
 coordinator are defined. A total of 24 such attributes were identified
 through a survey of available literature and personal interviews with top
 construction professionals based in India. A ranking has also been
 assigned to these attributes on the basis of a questionnaire survey.
 Statistical analyses of responses indicated a distinct difference between
 the attributes possessed by the project coordinators in projects that were
 considered successful, and those that were considered failures. Project
 coordinators of successful projects were found to excel in certain
 important attributes such as relationship with client, consultant and
 contractor; timeliness; technical knowledge of the subject; belief in team
 playing spirit; and coordination for achieving quality compared to their
 counterparts in projects which were regarded as failures. Interestingly,
 the required attributes remained the same for project coordinators whether
 they worked for the contracting agency or the owner's organisation. Factor
 analysis was used to group the 24 attributes into three major skills
 categories: team building skills; contract implementation skills; and
 project organisation skills. These findings will be useful to
 practitioners during the recruitment of project coordinators. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 977-988 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Project coordinator, project manager, coordination, questionnaire, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600781826 
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Author-Name: Fanie Buys 
Author-X-Name-First: Fanie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Buys 
Author-Name: Raymond Nkado 
Author-X-Name-First: Raymond 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nkado 
Title: A survey of maintenance management systems in South African tertiary educational institutions 
Abstract:
  The implementation of an effective maintenance management system is vital
 if the maintenance of assets of any organisation or institution is to be
 managed effectively. A survey was undertaken among tertiary educational
 institutions in South Africa to identify a list of best practice criteria
 and to prioritise these in order of importance. The study evaluated the
 performance of the existing maintenance management systems used by
 tertiary educational institutions to determine whether there is a need to
 improve current maintenance management systems. Results showed that
 existing performance is far below best practice standards and that the use
 of computerised maintenance management systems is very limited. This led
 to the development of a model to assist maintenance managers at tertiary
 educational institutions to evaluate and improve their existing approaches
 to maintenance management. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 997-1005 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Maintenance management, modelling, South Africa, universities, 
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Author-Name: Stuart Carmichael 
Author-X-Name-First: Stuart 
Author-X-Name-Last: Carmichael 
Author-Name: Maria Murray 
Author-X-Name-First: Maria 
Author-X-Name-Last: Murray 
Title: Record keeping for contemporaneous delay analysis: a model for effective event management 
Abstract:
  Increasingly sophisticated computer software is being utilized to support
 detailed critical path method (CPM) analysis for resolving delay and
 disruption claims. The accurate determination of entitlement is however
 still dependent on the quality of programme and progress information
 provided by all parties. A comparative analysis of record-keeping methods
 in the UK and the US reveals that there is less rigour to this practice in
 the UK, where parties are not required by the contract to provide such
 records. In most forms of US government construction contract the
 contractor is required to produce a schedule using CPM software and to
 regularly update this to reflect project progress and changes. Recent
 recommended best practice in the UK also stipulates that the contractor
 should keep reliable and accurate progress and programme records to assist
 contemporaneous assessment of the cause and effect of project changes.
 While not contractually imperative, a clear method of managing information
 is important in UK construction and engineering projects to facilitate
 more effective and accurate assessments of delay and disruption. The US
 experience and good practice approaches in the UK demonstrate the
 importance of implementing and establishing an 'event management strategy
 and archive' at the outset of projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1007-1018 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Delay analysis, records, change event, event archive, programme, claims, 
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Author-Name: Wai-Ki Fu 
Author-X-Name-First: Wai-Ki 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fu 
Author-Name: Hing-Po Lo 
Author-X-Name-First: Hing-Po 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lo 
Author-Name: Derek Drew 
Author-X-Name-First: Derek 
Author-X-Name-Last: Drew 
Title: Collective learning, collective knowledge and learning networks in construction 
Abstract:
  The interrelationships between collective learning, collective knowledge
 and learning networks are complex and difficult, especially in a
 construction context. A questionnaire survey was carried out in Hong Kong
 to test the hypothesis that practitioners who need a wider domain of
 knowledge for work learn more actively through their learning networks.
 This empirical work revealed a positive association between the demand for
 learning from others at work and the size of construction practitioners'
 learning networks. The analysis also revealed two opposing aspects of
 practitioners' learning behaviour influenced by the nature of their work.
 First, civil engineers tend to manage larger learning networks, given that
 they very often need to seek advice from other practitioners to deal with
 issues beyond their specialities at work and coordinate outputs of other
 practitioners as the project leader. Second, draughtsmen and clerks of
 works (or inspectors of works), whose work mainly involves complying with
 a finite scope of predetermined instructions and rules, appear not very
 active in network learning. These findings will be useful in developing
 learning policy for enhancing the competitiveness of the construction
 industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1019-1028 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Construction, knowledge, learning, rule, network, 
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Author-Name: Seung Ok 
Author-X-Name-First: Seung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ok 
Author-Name: Sunil Sinha 
Author-X-Name-First: Sunil 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sinha 
Title: Construction equipment productivity estimation using artificial neural network model 
Abstract:
  Estimating equipment production rates is both an art and a science. An
 accurate prediction of the productivity of earthmoving equipment is
 critical for accurate construction planning and project control. Owing to
 the unique work requirements and changeable environment of each
 construction project, the influences of job and management factors on
 operation productivity are often very complex. Hence, construction
 productivity estimation, even for an operation with well-known equipment
 and work methods, can be challenging. This study develops and compares two
 methods for estimating construction productivity of dozer operations (the
 transformed regression analysis, and a non-linear analysis using neural
 network model). It is the hypothesis of this study that the proposed
 neural networks model may improve productivity estimation models because
 of the neural network's inherent ability to capture non-linearity and the
 complexity of the changeable environment of each construction project. The
 comparison of results suggests that the non-linear artificial neural
 network (ANN) has the potential to improve the equipment productivity
 estimation model. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1029-1044 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Construction equipment, artificial neural network, productivity estimation, 
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Author-Name: Patricia Carrillo 
Author-X-Name-First: Patricia 
Author-X-Name-Last: Carrillo 
Author-Name: Herbert Robinson 
Author-X-Name-First: Herbert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Robinson 
Author-Name: Chimay Anumba 
Author-X-Name-First: Chimay 
Author-X-Name-Last: Anumba 
Author-Name: Nasreddine Bouchlaghem 
Author-X-Name-First: Nasreddine 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bouchlaghem 
Title: A Knowledge Transfer Framework: the PFI context 
Abstract:
  The UK's Private Finance Initiative market is predicted to rise to over
 &#xa3;8 billion a year and there are indications of growing opportunities.
 PFI creates a long-term income stream and provides valuable opportunities
 for portfolio diversification. PFI has evolved at a fast pace and the
 momentum is set to continue. However, there are major challenges facing
 construction organisations. These include the lack of PFI experts, longer
 negotiation periods and tight time schedules to deliver large-scale
 schemes, high levels of investment and risks involved and limited
 knowledge transfer between PFI projects. Concerns over the level of
 knowledge sharing have prompted the development and evaluation of a
 Knowledge Transfer Framework that encourages construction organisations to
 transfer PFI knowledge between projects. It achieves this by building on a
 questionnaire survey of PFI clients and construction companies, case
 studies of companies involved in PFI, and research workshops to validate
 the framework developed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1045-1056 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Knowledge transfer, Private Finance Initiative, framework, 
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Author-Name: Bradley Eeing 
Author-X-Name-First: Bradley 
Author-X-Name-Last: Eeing 
Author-Name: Jamie Brown Kruse 
Author-X-Name-First: Jamie Brown 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kruse 
Title: Valuing self-protection: income and certification effects for safe rooms 
Abstract:
  Survey data from Tulsa, Oklahoma residents are used to examine individual
 valuations of safe rooms. The study utilises two measures of individual
 valuations, the maximum willingness to pay (WTP) and willingness to accept
 (WTA) for safe rooms. The primary research questions are concerned with
 whether the willingness to pay measure exhibits income effects and whether
 certification standards make the safe room investment more desirable. The
 main findings can be summarised as follows. The mean willingness to pay
 for a safe room was $2,500. The value of certification by a national
 organisation increased willingness to pay for the safe room by $600 on
 average. There is no direct income effect in that respondents' stated
 willingness to pay does not bear a statistically significant relationship
 to reported income. There is evidence of a secondary income effect in that
 willingness to pay elicited from attendees of a suburban parade of homes
 was $731 higher than attendees of an urban parade of homes. A mortgage
 payment-based WTA measure yields mean valuations of the safe room more
 than three times higher than the lump sum WTP valuation. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1057-1068 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Safe room, willingness to pay, willingness to accept, valuation, certification, 
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Author-Name: Rong-Yau Huang 
Author-X-Name-First: Rong-Yau 
Author-X-Name-Last: Huang 
Title: A performance-based bridge LCCA model using visual inspection inventory data 
Abstract:
  Since most bridge life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) depends heavily on the
 analyst's experience to determine the times and costs of remedial actions
 over a bridge's lifetime, the results are often subject to question
 because of their subjectivity. While some work has been done over the
 years to develop reliable deterioration models for determining such times
 and costs, the proposed models often require sophisticated inspection
 data, which is costly to obtain, and/or complex mathematical calculations.
 A simple linear deterioration model based on visual inspection inventory
 data concerning bridge components is introduced and integrated into the
 LCC analysis. The proposed model provides an alternative approach to
 bridge LCC analysis that can improve the objectivity of analysis and does
 not require input of sophisticated inspection, and thus facilitates
 application of bridge life cycle cost analysis. The LCCA method developed
 in this study is applied to a case study of alternative PCI (Pre-stressed
 Concrete I-girder) and a PCB (Pre-stressed Concrete Box-girder) bridges
 for the purpose of model validation. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1069-1081 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Bridge management systems, life cycle cost analysis, deterioration model, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600568124 
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Author-Name: Christian Stoy 
Author-X-Name-First: Christian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Stoy 
Author-Name: Susanne Kytzia 
Author-X-Name-First: Susanne 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kytzia 
Title: Benchmarking electricity consumption 
Abstract:
  The building stock is one of the largest energy consumers and
 simultaneously represents a relevant cost driver for most companies. Thus,
 buildings should be optimally planned, constructed and used from both an
 environmental and from an economic perspective. Benchmarking electricity
 consumption in the usage phase is a tool for achieving this objective.
 This requires a uniform collection of key usage indicators on the one
 hand, and on the other hand it is necessary to be cognisant of the factors
 that drive these key indicators and how they do so. This alone makes it
 possible to satisfy the benchmarking principle of comparing like or
 similar objects. Uniformly collected key indicators for electricity
 consumption (kWh/m2 usable floor area and year) are presented on the basis
 of 109 Swiss office buildings. This is broken down into further groupings
 on the basis of the relevant drivers. The analysis of the drivers relies
 on regression analysis. This demonstrates above all the great relevance of
 technical installation (e.g. the share of mechanically vented and
 ventilated as well as air-conditioned areas), given that the coverage area
 of such systems has a significant effect on the electricity consumption of
 office buildings. Accordingly, special attention should be paid to the
 planning, construction and use of technical installations, in order to be
 able to provide optimally energy-efficient buildings. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1083-1089 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Benchmarking, energy, electricity consumption, office, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600799414 
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Author-Name: Chris Fortune 
Author-X-Name-First: Chris 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fortune 
Title: Process standardisation and the impact of professional judgement on the formulation of building project budget price advice 
Abstract:
  The generation of a reliable early stage building project price forecast
 for its capital cost is an important aspect of any project's initial
 appraisal. Such professional advice is central to clients' decision-making
 processes. Work on early stage building project budget price forecasting
 is reviewed and a change in the direction of future research is called for
 in this topic area. This aim has been achieved by identifying seminal work
 on the general topic, addressing its shortcomings, and then focusing on
 research conducted to explore the formulation processes of quality
 building project budget price advice. It is posited that poor quality
 building project price forecasts affect clients seeking to make value for
 money business decisions. Empirical evidence from previous research
 indicates that previous calls for paradigm changes in practice towards the
 adoption of newer more stochastic models or tools such as expert systems,
 probabilistic and regression models have now been generally rejected. As a
 result it is asserted that practice can be considered to be in crisis and
 is looking to establish a new way forward. It is concluded that a research
 agenda needs to be established that has process standardisation and
 practitioner judgement as well as the existing information
 engineering-based approach at its core. Such an additional strand to
 future research in the topic area will help to ensure that the newly
 emerging wave of project budget formulation tools, such as neural nets,
 neuro-fuzzy nets, sustainability and whole life cost models are taken up
 and used more effectively in practice. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1091-1098 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Project budget estimating, process, quality, judgement, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600851116 
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Author-Name: Helen Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Author-Name: Steve Rowlinson 
Author-X-Name-First: Steve 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rowlinson 
Title: Letter to the Editor 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1107-1109 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190601001620 
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Author-Name: Paolo Tombesi 
Author-X-Name-First: Paolo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tombesi 
Title: Letter to the Editor 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1111-1111 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190601004012 
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Author-Name: Vivian Tam 
Author-X-Name-First: Vivian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tam 
Author-Name: C. M. Tam 
Author-X-Name-First: C. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tam 
Author-Name: Kenneth Yiu 
Author-X-Name-First: Kenneth 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yiu 
Author-Name: S. O. Cheung 
Author-X-Name-First: S. O. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung 
Title: Critical factors for environmental performance assessment (EPA) in the Hong Kong construction industry 
Abstract:
  With the rise in the public concern on environmental protection, more
 construction firms start to apply environmental management for their
 construction activities. As a result, environmental management systems
 (EMS) have been implemented in construction. However, to improve the
 construction environment in Hong Kong, environmental performance
 assessment (EPA) has been designed for reviewing, monitoring, checking and
 evaluating environmental performance. A list of evaluation factors for EPA
 are identified and grouped into seven major factors: management and
 training; air and noise; auditing; waste and water; cost saving on
 resources; energy; and regulation. The results from a survey highlight
 that the most important evaluation factor is management and training and
 the least significant result is regulation. A voluntary approach has been
 promoted instead of the traditional mandatory system. Furthermore, three
 case studies are used to test the reliability with seven groups of
 evaluation factors in measuring the environmental performance for
 construction. The results from the case study analysis proved the
 effectiveness of the developed environmental performance assessment.
 Therefore, the developed environmental performance assessment can benefit
 the construction industry and help to achieve continuous improvement on
 environmental performance. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1113-1123 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Environmental performance assessment, factor analysis, Hong Kong, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600799620 
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Author-Name: I Putu Artama Wiguna 
Author-X-Name-First: I Putu Artama 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wiguna 
Author-Name: Stephen Scott 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Scott 
Title: Relating risk to project performance in Indonesian building contracts 
Abstract:
  A construction project is unique, specific and dynamic, and therefore
 projects have different levels and combinations of risks, different
 responses are taken to minimise those risks and different consequences
 affect project performance. The primary aim of this study was to analyse
 the impacts of perceived project risk on project performance. A path model
 was developed and path analysis was used to determine the relationships
 between risk and performance. The main survey was predominantly based on a
 series of interviews with project managers. A total of 22 building
 projects under construction were surveyed; however, only 13 projects used
 an 'S' curve to monitor their project performance. The study focused on
 these 13 projects and found that perceived project risk had a direct
 negative effect on monthly progress achievement, while monthly progress
 had a direct positive impact on schedule performance. Although project
 risk had no direct effect on schedule performance, this was influenced
 indirectly with monthly progress as the mediator between them. These
 findings indicate that the higher the project risk in a project, the
 greater the negative impact on monthly progress, and consequently the
 worse the schedule performance will be. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1125-1135 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Building project, path analysis, project delay, project performance, risk management, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600799760 
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Author-Name: Xiaohong Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Xiaohong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Author-Name: John Ogier 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ogier 
Author-Name: John Cullen 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cullen 
Title: An economic modelling approach for public sector construction workload planning 
Abstract:
  The effectiveness of public sector construction workload planning can be
 enhanced through employing an economic modelling approach to predict the
 impact of different workloads on tender price changes. The main problem
 associated with existing methods used for predicting tender price index
 (TPI) for construction projects is a lack of robustness when the market
 becomes unstable. This is due to limited consideration of market
 conditions in these methods. An economic modelling approach has been
 developed and applied for public sector construction workload planning in
 the States of Guernsey where forward planning was required. The developed
 model overcomes the problem of existing methods&#x2014;lack of
 robustness&#x2014;by correlating TPI of construction projects to demand
 over capacity ratio of the industry, which represents the industry's
 economic condition. The model generates the price changes under different
 planning options associated with different workloads over a five-year
 planning period. The information is valuable to the public sector in
 estimating actually required investment. This ensures the feasibility of
 the plan and the possibility of contribution to the stability of the
 construction market. The model development and application process
 developed in this research can be used to assist a planning process for an
 industry where a demand, capacity and price relationship is applied. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1137-1147 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Modelling, construction workload planning, tender price index, demand, capacity, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600798960 
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Author-Name: Low Sui Pheng 
Author-X-Name-First: Low Sui 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pheng 
Author-Name: Jiang Hongbin 
Author-X-Name-First: Jiang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hongbin 
Title: Analysing ownership, locational and internalization advantages of Chinese construction MNCs using rough sets analysis 
Abstract:
  The rough sets analysis focusing on the ownership, locational and
 internalization (OLI) advantages of Chinese construction multinational
 corporations (MNCs) in the international market under Dunning's Eclectic
 Paradigm was adopted to overcome the sample size constraint in MNC
 research that seeks to examine the causality patterns of the factors
 identified. The rough sets methodology provides a solution that
 conventional statistical methods do not offer to ascertain how these
 factors are determined and their influence in the OLI analysis of the
 performance of Chinese construction MNCs. The rough sets approach to
 handling imperfect data with uncertainty and vagueness was adopted to
 describe dependencies between attributes, evaluate the significance of
 attributes and deal with inconsistencies. Based on a questionnaire survey
 of 31 Chinese construction MNCs, findings from the rough sets analysis
 suggest, among other things, that: (1) a firm is likely to perform well in
 terms of its ownership advantages when it has a significant advantage on
 its reputation and its accessibility to resources when compared with local
 contractors; (2) a firm may be expected to achieve better results in terms
 of its locational advantages if the large number of competitors from China
 in the host countries becomes its most important consideration; and (3) a
 firm that conscientiously avoids or reduces information search and
 business negotiation costs would tend to perform well in terms of its
 internalization advantages. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1149-1165 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Rough sets, eclectic paradigm, international construction, Chinese multinational corporations, 
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Author-Name: Arshi Shakeel Faridi 
Author-X-Name-First: Arshi Shakeel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Faridi 
Author-Name: Sameh Monir El-Sayegh 
Author-X-Name-First: Sameh Monir 
Author-X-Name-Last: El-Sayegh 
Title: Significant factors causing delay in the UAE construction industry 
Abstract:
  Construction delay is considered one of the most recurring problems in
 the construction industry. Delays have an adverse impact on project
 success in terms of time, cost, quality and safety. The effects of
 construction delays are not confined to the construction industry only,
 but influence the overall economy of a country like UAE, where
 construction plays a major role in its development and contributes 14% to
 the GDP. Thus, it is essential to define the most significant causes of
 delay in order to avoid or minimise their impact on construction projects.
 A detailed questionnaire was developed and used to get input from
 professionals associated with the UAE construction industry. The
 perspective of contractors and consultants has been analysed to rank the
 causes of delays based on their Relative Importance Index. Contractors and
 consultants were in agreement on the most significant causes of delays.
 The research revealed that 50% of the construction projects in UAE
 encounter delays and are not completed on time. The top 10 most
 significant causes of construction delays have been identified by this
 research. Approval of drawings, inadequate early planning and slowness of
 the owners' decision-making process are the top causes of delay in the UAE
 construction industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1167-1176 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Delay, project management, project controls, time, UAE, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600827033 
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Author-Name: David Shiers 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shiers 
Author-Name: Daniel Rapson 
Author-X-Name-First: Daniel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rapson 
Author-Name: Claire Roberts 
Author-X-Name-First: Claire 
Author-X-Name-Last: Roberts 
Author-Name: Miles Keeping 
Author-X-Name-First: Miles 
Author-X-Name-Last: Keeping 
Title: Sustainable construction: the development and evaluation of an environmental profiling system for construction products 
Abstract:
  There has been a rapid increase in the number of low environmental impact
 or 'green' buildings constructed in recent years, due to factors such as
 the UK government's Sustainable Development Strategy, new environmental
 legislation and perceived operational and business advantages.
 Consequently, the demand for up-to-date information, guidance and design
 'tools' to help property professionals procure greener buildings also
 continues to grow. The development of a new edition of one such tool: The
 Green Guide to Specification, was based on research designed to evaluate
 user needs and current design and specification practices and
 expectations. Many property professionals do not use environmental tools
 on all projects because of time considerations and the disruption caused
 by having to take an 'extra step' in the design and specification process.
 Specifiers would only use such tools either when instructed to do so by
 clients or because of the specifier's own organisational green agenda. For
 environmental tools to be more widely used, information should also be
 embedded within commonly used specification programmes such as the
 National Building Specification (NBS) as well as in stand-alone versions. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1177-1184 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Sustainability, green buildings, design process, specification, materials, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600892987 
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Author-Name: Gul Polat 
Author-X-Name-First: Gul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Polat 
Author-Name: David Arditi 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Arditi 
Author-Name: Glenn Ballard 
Author-X-Name-First: Glenn 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ballard 
Author-Name: Ugur Mungen 
Author-X-Name-First: Ugur 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mungen 
Title: Economics of on-site vs. off-site fabrication of rebar 
Abstract:
  Many contractors prefer on-site fabrication of rebar while others find
 that off-site fabrication is more advantageous. The economics of on-site
 and off-site fabrication of rebar need to be compared on the basis of
 several factors that include the project environment, wages, labour
 considerations, the initial investment for equipment, waste of rebar, the
 cost of inventory, cycle time, and supply chain management. This study
 presents an economic comparison of the on-site and off-site fabrication
 practices of rebar by means of a simulation model that makes use of the
 factors mentioned earlier. The model is populated with actual data
 obtained from a trade centre project in Istanbul, Turkey. The article
 indicates that the off-site fabrication practice would have been more
 costly than the on-site practice in the project in Istanbul, a finding
 that was to be expected in circumstances that prevail in most developing
 countries. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1185-1198 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Lean construction, cut and bent rebar, on-site fabrication, off-site fabrication, simulation model, 
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Author-Name: Chi Mint Tam 
Author-X-Name-First: Chi Mint 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tam 
Author-Name: Thomas Tong 
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tong 
Author-Name: K. K. Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: K. K. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Title: Rough set theory for distilling construction safety measures 
Abstract:
  There are numerous construction safety measures adopted by the local
 construction industry in Hong Kong. The purpose of this study is to distil
 the more significant measures from all these practices. To achieve this,
 the rough set theory, a data mining technique by applying the rule
 induction method, is proposed to distil the rules that determine the
 safety performance of construction firms. Rough sets represent a different
 mathematical approach to vagueness and uncertainty. It is based on the
 assumption that lowering the degree of precision in the data makes the
 data pattern more visible. Under such an assumption, the rough set theory
 can provide the ability of classifying vague and uncertain data. A
 practical example is used to illustrate its application to distil these
 safety measures and highlight those which are most effective and important
 in combating site accidents. There are three decision rules identified;
 the best one is companies with a comprehensive safety orientation
 programme and good safety award campaigns for senior management staff
 which give the lowest accident rate and the best safety performance.
 Safety management rules can be successfully reduced, facilitating
 contractors to direct their limited recourses effectively. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1199-1206 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Rough set theory, site operations, health and safety, 
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Author-Name: Yu Song 
Author-X-Name-First: Yu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Song 
Author-Name: Chunlu Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Chunlu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Author-Name: Craig Langston 
Author-X-Name-First: Craig 
Author-X-Name-Last: Langston 
Title: Extending construction linkage measures by the consideration of the impact of capital 
Abstract:
  Construction linkage is a well-established research field. However, a
 significant limitation in previous linkage research is that the flow of
 capital goods is not addressed. Using the OECD input-output tables, this
 research first generates a new input-output model considering capital as
 an intermediate factor. Using the new model, the construction linkages are
 recalculated and investigated in order to evaluate further the role of
 construction in national economies. The findings verify that traditional
 construction linkages were extremely underestimated in previous research.
 Furthermore, the effect of capital on construction shows a declining trend
 over the examined period. After considering the effect of capital, most
 values and rankings of backward and forward linkages show a decreasing
 trend, which confirms the declining role of the construction sector with
 economic maturity. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1207-1216 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Construction sector, input-output analysis, capital, linkages, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600599152 
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Author-Name: Ronie Navon 
Author-X-Name-First: Ronie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Navon 
Author-Name: Issam Haskaya 
Author-X-Name-First: Issam 
Author-X-Name-Last: Haskaya 
Title: Is detailed progress monitoring possible without designated manual data collection? 
Abstract:
  The daily site report (DSR)&#x2014;a common tool, which contains a lot of
 valuable data&#x2014; is normally used for litigation purposes, i.e.
 claims and dispute resolution. All these valuable data are rarely used for
 the management and control of the ongoing project. The purpose of the
 current research is to develop a tool that uses data taken from a
 computerized DSR to generate monitoring and control information. We have
 developed a progress monitoring model, which uses data from a computerized
 DSR to generate information regarding the actual progress and then
 transfer it to the scheduling software. The model was developed and
 implemented in a concept proving prototype using Excel and MS Project. The
 operation and the usefulness of the prototype are demonstrated with a case
 study, synthetic, project. The results indicate that the DSR is a useful
 data collection tool for progress monitoring. The cost of the information
 generated from these data is low because no additional manual operations
 are required in order to collect the data. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1225-1229 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Daily site report, data collection, progress control, project control, site records, 
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Author-Name: Wei Tong Chen 
Author-X-Name-First: Wei Tong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen 
Author-Name: Ying-Hua Huang 
Author-X-Name-First: Ying-Hua 
Author-X-Name-Last: Huang 
Title: Approximately predicting the cost and duration of school reconstruction projects in Taiwan 
Abstract:
  Regression and neural network models have been developed to predict the
 cost and duration of projects for the reconstruction of schools which must
 be quickly rebuilt. Data for the school reconstruction projects in central
 Taiwan, which received the most serious damage from the Chi-Chi
 Earthquake, were collected and analysed. The analytical results
 demonstrate that the floor area provides a good basis for estimating the
 cost and duration of school reconstruction projects, and suggest that the
 neural network model with back-propagation learning technique is a
 feasible approach that yields better prediction results than the
 regression model for school reconstruction projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1231-1239 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Cost and duration, reconstruction project, regression analysis, neural networks, 
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Author-Name: Nang-Fei Pan 
Author-X-Name-First: Nang-Fei 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pan 
Title: Evaluation of building performance using fuzzy FTA 
Abstract:
  Estimating exact probabilities of occurrence of fault events for use in
 the conventional fault tree analysis (FTA) is difficult when failure data
 are insufficient or fault events are imprecise such as human error. A
 hybrid approach employing fuzzy sets and possibility theory is proposed to
 overcome this problem. In this approach, failure possibilities of vague
 events are characterised by fuzzy sets to translate expert subjective
 judgements while fuzzy fault rates are derived from fuzzy possibility
 scores based on a transformed Onisawa's possibility function. An example
 of beam failure illustrates the use of the approach and demonstrates the
 capability of the model that can assist safety engineers to effectively
 assess fault possibilities and better evaluate building performance. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1241-1252 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Building performance, failure possibility, risk assessment, FTA, fuzzy sets, 
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Author-Name: Onur Tokdemir 
Author-X-Name-First: Onur 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tokdemir 
Author-Name: David Arditi 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Arditi 
Author-Name: Cenk Balcik 
Author-X-Name-First: Cenk 
Author-X-Name-Last: Balcik 
Title: ALISS: Advanced Linear Scheduling System 
Abstract:
  The line of balance (LOB) method is not widely used in the construction
 industry even though it has distinct advantages in repetitive construction
 projects. Attempts were made in the past to develop LOB systems but no
 system has met with universal acceptance because of a multitude of
 problems. As a response, a tool named ALISS was developed that solves most
 of the problems associated with LOB applications. ALISS is an acronym for
 Advanced Linear Scheduling System and makes use of a model that utilises
 the tools of information technology to the fullest extent. This is
 accomplished by creating a system that has a standalone and a web-based
 version. ALISS is programmed using Visual Basic and Visual Basic Script
 languages. It utilises MS Access and SQL server as a data repository. The
 resulting Advanced Linear Scheduling System not only accommodates all LOB
 requirements but also provides the latest technological developments as an
 embedded tool. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1253-1267 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Linear scheduling, repetitive construction, line of balance, 
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Author-Name: Shu-Ling Lu 
Author-X-Name-First: Shu-Ling 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lu 
Author-Name: Martin Sexton 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sexton 
Title: Innovation in small construction knowledge-intensive professional service firms: a case study of an architectural practice 
Abstract:
  Small construction knowledge-intensive professional service firms
 (SCKIPSFs) are becoming increasingly important agents of innovation within
 the construction industry. The nature and process of innovation in
 SCKIPSFs, however, is generally considered through the constraining prism
 of research results generated from significantly different contexts, such
 as from manufacturing sectors or non-project based firms. A theory of
 innovation for SCKIPSFs is developed from a longitudinal 22-month case
 study of a small architectural practice. Two forms of knowledge-based
 innovation were discerned from the empirical work: exploitative innovation
 and explorative innovation. 'Explorative innovation' was found to be
 located in immediate 'new' project domains, and entailed search,
 variation, experimentation, activity to solve project-specific problems;
 while 'exploitative innovation' concentrated on developing generic
 organisational infrastructure to 'refine' and 'improve the efficiency' of
 the firm operations to nurture capability for future activity. The key
 challenge for SCKIPSFs is to develop and manage an appropriate balance
 between explorative and exploitative innovation over time in order to
 generate sustainable competitive advantage. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1269-1282 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Knowledge-intensive, professional service firms, innovation, small enterprises, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600879109 
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Author-Name: Evelyn Ai-Lin Teo 
Author-X-Name-First: Evelyn Ai-Lin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Teo 
Author-Name: N. Harikrishna 
Author-X-Name-First: N. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Harikrishna 
Title: A quantitative model for efficient maintenance of plastered and painted facades 
Abstract:
  Building owners are faced with increasing maintenance costs incurred to
 rectify defects on different building elements and systems. With a
 significant proportion of maintenance costs spent on upkeep of building
 facades, there is a need for cost-effective approaches for facade
 maintenance. A quantitative model is developed for effective evaluation,
 optimization and management of costs of maintenance of plastered and
 painted facades. Visual surveys were used to collect information about
 defects on the external plaster and paint finish for public housing
 apartment blocks in Singapore. The data were used to develop 'defect index
 models' for each type of defect to predict its onset and propagation. The
 output from these models was incorporated into a life cycle cost model
 that can be used to predict and optimise the timing and magnitude of
 maintenance/repair costs incurred on plastered and painted facades during
 their intended lifetime. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1283-1293 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: External finish, facade, life cycle cost, maintenance, service life, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600987704 
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Author-Name: Karen Manley 
Author-X-Name-First: Karen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Manley 
Title: The innovation competence of repeat public sector clients in the Australian construction industry 
Abstract:
  The role of client leadership in improving construction industry
 performance by increasing the rate and quality of innovation activity has
 been receiving increasing attention globally over the past decade. There
 has however been less attention given to the capability of clients to
 effectively perform this role. The literature suggests that the internal
 innovation competency of clients impacts on their potential to encourage
 innovation throughout the industry. Based on data collected via a
 large-scale survey of the Australian construction industry, the innovation
 competence of repeat public sector clients is examined using descriptive
 statistics. The results show that the clients have a relatively high level
 of innovation competence, compared to contractors, consultants and
 suppliers. The role of innovation competence is important. If public
 sector client agencies wish to protect and promote the role they play in
 encouraging industry innovation, they need to nurture their internal
 innovation competence. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1295-1304 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: Innovation competence, innovation indicators, client leadership, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600934953 
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Author-Name: Eric Johansen 
Author-X-Name-First: Eric 
Author-X-Name-Last: Johansen 
Author-Name: Brian Wilson 
Author-X-Name-First: Brian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wilson 
Title: Investigating first planning in construction 
Abstract:
  There is a divergence of research opinion as to the efficacy of detailed
 front end construction planning (first planning) and its use for strategic
 or tactical purposes. What really happens in planning construction
 projects is considered by focusing on comparing the responses of key
 stakeholders in the construction planning process. Contrasting
 perspectives of office- and site-based staff upon the accuracy of project
 timescales are identified together with their dissimilar methods of
 programme development and preferred first planning detail level.
 Consistently divergent views are expressed by office-based preconstruction
 planners and site-based construction project managers, including a
 reluctance to engage others during first planning held by the former and a
 limited belief in completion of the project to another's timescale
 (without their personal input) expressed by the latter. Significant
 role-based discrepancies in their approach to first planning are revealed
 and the potential for further research into cultural and behavioural
 motivators is highlighted. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1305-1314 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 24 
Year: 2006 
Keywords: First planning, project planning, construction planning, 
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Author-Name: George Ofori 
Author-X-Name-First: George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ofori 
Title: Construction in Developing Countries 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1-6 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190601114134 
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Author-Name: Timothy Michael Lewis 
Author-X-Name-First: Timothy Michael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lewis 
Title: Impact of globalization on the construction sector in developing countries 
Abstract:
  The international movement towards open markets promoted by the World
 Trade Organisation (WTO) has as its premise that trade liberalisation will
 benefit all concerned. Each country should be able to exploit its position
 of comparative advantage once a free and fair trade regime has been
 implemented. Although most commentators agree that in theory free trade
 should be beneficial, its implementation has been anything but beneficial
 for the developing countries. The construction sector falls under the
 provisions of the services negotiations of the WTO, and stands to
 experience the effects of trade liberalisation. Whether construction firms
 from the developing countries stand to gain or lose from this exposure to
 open competition is discussed in the light of the inequity with which the
 developing countries have been treated in the globalization of markets to
 date. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 7-23 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Free trade, inequality, construction, globalization, WTO, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600601248 
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Author-Name: Charles Cheah 
Author-X-Name-First: Charles 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheah 
Author-Name: Jian Kang 
Author-X-Name-First: Jian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kang 
Author-Name: David Chew 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chew 
Title: Strategic analysis of large local construction firms in China 
Abstract:
  The many transitory changes in China have raised the intensity level of
 competition among construction firms. Despite having a high growth
 economy, some construction firms continue to suffer from low
 profitability. Meanwhile, practical cases and empirical findings related
 to Chinese construction firms remain lacking. This research develops a
 conceptual model for improving the competitiveness of large construction
 firms in China. The model integrates two main streams of strategic
 management theories&#x2014;the industrial organisation theories, and the
 resource-based and competence-based views. Critical variables that form
 the model are initially identified from an environmental analysis and the
 case studies of 12 large Chinese construction companies. The relationships
 between competitive strategies, important resources and competencies, and
 competitive advantage are then verified using survey results. The
 statistical findings suggest that two strategies&#x2014;differentiation
 and market/product diversification, and three important resources and
 competencies&#x2014;technological innovative capabilities, financial
 capabilities and guanxi (relationship), directly affect firm performance
 as measured by revenue and profit growth. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 25-38 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: China, competence, competitiveness, construction companies, strategic analysis, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600693450 
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Author-Name: Jasper Mbachu 
Author-X-Name-First: Jasper 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mbachu 
Author-Name: Raymond Nkado 
Author-X-Name-First: Raymond 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nkado 
Title: Factors constraining successful building project implementation in South Africa 
Abstract:
  The prevalence of client dissatisfaction in the South African building
 industry is a consequence of non-achievement of set project objectives due
 to identifiable constraints. The paper presents the results of
 investigations into the nature, magnitudes and frequencies of occurrence
 of these constraints. The descriptive survey method was used with
 qualitative data gathering through semi-structured interviews, and
 quantitative data gathering using structured questionnaires.
 Multi-attribute methods and rank correlation tests were used in the data
 analyses. A set of consultants' and contractors' acts of omission or
 commission is shown as the most influential and most frequently occurring
 factor constraining successful project delivery in the South African
 building industry. The controllable factors account for 67% of the
 perceived discrepancies between expected and actual outcomes of project
 development. An Influence-Frequency matrix was developed and applied as a
 conceptual framework for establishing the risk levels of the identified
 project constraints. The application of this framework is recommended as
 an effective approach to risk analysis and risk response development in
 project management. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 39-54 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Development constraints, Influence-Frequency matrix, project management, project success criteria, risk management, 
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Author-Name: Pantaleo Mutajwaa Daniel Rwelamila 
Author-X-Name-First: Pantaleo Mutajwaa Daniel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rwelamila 
Title: Project management competence in public sector infrastructure organisations 
Abstract:
  Public sector organisations responsible for infrastructure development in
 most non-industrialised countries, which include infrastructure
 departments/ministries, parastatal organisations and other statutory
 organisations qualify as project-oriented organisations (POO). There are
 strong indications to suggest that these organisations' project management
 (PM) competencies leave a lot to be desired. At face value they purport to
 be fully fledged project-oriented organisations and performing as
 competent PM organisations, while in reality they are predominantly
 dependent on accidental project managers. This paper reports on a study
 that was carried out in one of the large infrastructure departments in
 South Africa. The focus is on one of the premiere programmes managed by
 the department. The management of the programme is scrutinised in order to
 establish the department/ministry's PM competence. An evaluation of the
 performance of the programme was carried out in relation to the ministry's
 mandate in order to assess its PM competence. It is found that the
 programme in its current form could be described as a 'white elephant' and
 a programme that does not have an appropriate organisation structure, nor
 appropriate and sufficient staff to carry out its objectives. The
 programme's management system is found to be very poor and at the lowest
 level of maturity (level 1 out of 5). Recommendations are made that the
 programme in its current form cannot fulfil its mandate successfully
 without a fundamental overhaul, addressing its organisational structure,
 personnel qualifications and programme management system. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 55-66 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Project management competence, public sector, culture, infrastructure organisations, South Africa, non-industrialised countries, 
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Author-Name: Chrisna Du Plessis 
Author-X-Name-First: Chrisna Du 
Author-X-Name-Last: Plessis 
Title: A strategic framework for sustainable construction in developing countries 
Abstract:
  There is no doubt that large-scale development in the built environment
 and its physical infrastructure is needed in the so-called 'developing
 countries'. However, these problems need to be addressed in a way that is
 socially and ecologically responsible. There is great urgency to make
 sustainable interventions now, while these built environments are being
 created, rather than try and change things after the fact. However, there
 are a number of challenges to the introduction of sustainable construction
 technologies and practices, and certain enablers need to be developed to
 help these countries adopt a more sustainable path. The Agenda 21 for
 Sustainable Construction in Developing Countries suggested a strategy for
 addressing some of these challenges by developing a Research and
 Development Agenda, based on a matrix of immediate, medium-term and
 long-term technological, institutional and value enablers. This Agenda is
 supported by a Stakeholder Plan for Action. The challenge now is to find
 the means to implement these suggestions at a local level by developing
 regional and national action plans. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 67-76 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Sustainable, construction, development, developing countries, strategy, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600601313 
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Author-Name: Vedat Yorucu 
Author-X-Name-First: Vedat 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yorucu 
Author-Name: Rusen Keles 
Author-X-Name-First: Rusen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Keles 
Title: The construction boom and environmental protection in Northern Cyprus as a consequence of the Annan Plan 
Abstract:
  The Annan peace plan has led to a major construction boom in the Turkish
 Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), in large part driven by speculative
 demand for real estate. A macroeconomic framework has been used to analyse
 the principal causes and impacts of the construction sector on the TRNC
 economy, particularly in terms of income and employment. Given that the
 TRNC possesses a unique and rare ecosystem in the Eastern Mediterranean,
 special attention is given to environmental impacts of the current
 construction boom, highlighting environmental costs and deficiencies in
 land zoning regulations. Environmental pollution as a result of rapid
 construction and unplanned urbanisation are also discussed and there is
 urgent need for rigorous environmental legislation, especially at local
 government level. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 77-86 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Annan Plan, construction boom, economy, environmental ethics, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600902356 
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Author-Name: Jill Wells 
Author-X-Name-First: Jill 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wells 
Title: Informality in the construction sector in developing countries 
Abstract:
  Studies dating from the mid 1990s describe a rapid expansion of
 'informal' construction activity in many parts of the developing world.
 This has been accompanied by increasing diversity in the interpretation of
 the concept, leading to considerable confusion. Through a wide review of
 the literature an attempt is made to bring some clarity to the debate. It
 is argued that the essence of informality is the absence of regulation. As
 construction activity is subject to a wide variety of regulations,
 different interpretations of informality in the construction industry are
 inevitable. Four aspects of regulation are highlighted: regulation of
 enterprises, of the terms and conditions of employment, of the process of
 construction and of the product. This suggests four areas of informality:
 the informal sector of enterprises, informal labour, the informal
 construction system and informal building/settlements. The four areas are
 frequently interrelated. But there are no hard and fast dividing lines
 between formal and informal, rather a gradation. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 87-93 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Informal sector, regulation, construction, developing countries, Africa, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600601339 
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Author-Name: Johnny Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: Johnny 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Author-Name: Philco Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: Philco 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Author-Name: Li Heng 
Author-X-Name-First: Li 
Author-X-Name-Last: Heng 
Title: An investigation of leadership styles and relationship cultures of Chinese and expatriate managers in multinational construction companies in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  Cross-cultural leadership research has predicted that the Chinese are
 perceived as people-oriented and prefer a high-context power relationship,
 whereas Westerners are perceived as task-oriented and prefer a low-context
 power relationship. However, such general predictions are less accurate
 when intercultural interactions exist in multicultural workplaces. For
 this reason leadership perceptions and power relationships of both Chinese
 and Western expatriate project managers are explored in multinational
 construction firms in Hong Kong. Questionnaire data from 45 project
 managers and 61 subordinates suggested that the local (Hong Kong) Chinese
 and Western expatriate managers do not differ significantly in terms of
 leadership perceptions and power relationships. Both manager groups
 equally considered the importance of task performance and interpersonal
 relationships. Two possibilities are proposed which lead to similar
 leadership and power relationship styles of managers from different
 cultural orientations: the 'intercultural adjustment' of expatriates, and
 the adaptation of Western styles of leadership by the Hong Kong Chinese
 project managers. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 95-106 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: China, project manager, leadership, culture, international business, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600632573 
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Author-Name: Stephen Gruneberg 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gruneberg 
Title: Performance-Based Contracting: an alternative approach to transacting in construction 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 111-112 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190601043119 
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Author-Name: Mei-Yung Leung 
Author-X-Name-First: Mei-Yung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leung 
Author-Name: Hubert Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Hubert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Title: Antecedents of commitment in construction management 
Abstract:
  It is difficult to request that all professionals implementing a
 construction project have intrinsic responsibility for the whole project
 from planning to construction and maintenance due to the dynamic
 environment and the intracompany transitions. In an attempt to understand
 the phenomenon of commitment in the construction industry, this study
 seeks to identify the factors that bring about goal commitment among
 construction professionals. A questionnaire survey was conducted in Hong
 Kong. Analytical techniques including factor analysis, correlation
 coefficient and regression analysis, and structural equation modelling
 were applied to investigate the relationships among the factors and three
 forms of commitment. The results indicate that goal assignment and
 acceptance, specific goal achievement and membership maintenance in an
 organization are the major antecedents of (affective and normative)
 commitment for construction professionals. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 113-127 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Behaviour, commitment, construction industry, professionals, 
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Author-Name: Ching-Hwang Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Ching-Hwang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Author-Name: Chia-Chang Tsai 
Author-X-Name-First: Chia-Chang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tsai 
Author-Name: Yi-Yen Cheng 
Author-X-Name-First: Yi-Yen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheng 
Title: Knowledge-based diagnosis model for PCM executing problems in public construction 
Abstract:
  A knowledge-based diagnosis model for PCM executing problems in Taiwan
 public construction is proposed by using a new fuzzy-neural approach. The
 diagnosis model confirms the causalities of the critical executing
 problems. By inputting the fuzziness of semantic description of the
 problems in the design phase this model can deduce the corresponding
 influence of the problems in the construction phase. The gravity of the
 problem is measured by the specific lagging percentage of estimated
 pricing progress. Finally, the data is integrated into a database
 management system to facilitate application, so as to make this diagnosis
 model an efficient instrument for public construction management. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 129-142 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Professional construction management, knowledge-base, fuzzy-neural approach, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600799091 
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Author-Name: Milan Radosavljevic 
Author-X-Name-First: Milan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Radosavljevic 
Author-Name: Malcolm Horner 
Author-X-Name-First: Malcolm 
Author-X-Name-Last: Horner 
Title: Process planning methodology: dynamic short-term planning for off-site construction in Slovenia 
Abstract:
  Planning is a vital element of project management but it is still not
 recognized as a process variable. Its objective should be to outperform
 the initially defined processes, and foresee and overcome possible
 undesirable events. Detailed task-level master planning is unrealistic
 since one cannot accurately predict all the requirements and obstacles
 before work has even started. The process planning methodology (PPM) has
 thus been developed in order to overcome common problems of the
 overwhelming project complexity. The essential elements of the PPM are the
 process planning group (PPG), including a control team that dynamically
 links the production/site and management, and the planning algorithm
 embodied within two continuous-improvement loops. The methodology was
 tested on a factory project in Slovenia and in four successive projects of
 a similar nature. In addition to a number of improvement ideas and
 enhanced communication, the applied PPM resulted in 32% higher total
 productivity, 6% total savings and created a synergistic project
 environment. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 143-156 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Productivity, planning, project management, project control, 
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Author-Name: Goh Bee Hua 
Author-X-Name-First: Goh Bee 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hua 
Title: Applying the strategic alignment model to business and ICT strategies of Singapore's small and medium-sized architecture, engineering and construction enterprises 
Abstract:
  The concept of strategic alignment advocates that decisions on business
 strategy, information and communication technology (ICT) strategy,
 business infrastructure and ICT infrastructure need to be coordinated in
 order to better realize the benefits from ICT investments. In Singapore,
 there is a 10-year plan presented by the government to transform the
 sector of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and ICT is identified
 as an area for SMEs to acquire new capabilities. In this context, the
 strategic alignment framework is used to evaluate Singapore's small and
 medium-sized architecture, engineering and construction enterprises on
 their current practices in the ICT domain. An industry-wide postal survey,
 adopting the IT Barometer questionnaire and applying stratified sampling,
 obtained 84 responses out of a total of 754 companies contacted. Of the
 84, 67 responses were further stratified by size and annual turnover,
 according to the SMEs definition, to allow a closer examination of each
 strata or class. Both qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis are
 used, and the main findings of the research are: (1) targeted schemes need
 to be set up to address the specific needs and concerns of the micro and
 small enterprises as distinct from those of the medium-sized enterprises
 pertaining to building ICT capability; (2) the two common alignment
 perspectives adopted by the larger 'designer' and 'builder' SMEs are
 'strategy execution' and 'competitive potential'; and (3) the medium-sized
 'designer' and 'builder' enterprises are shown to favour technology
 leadership and customer satisfaction, respectively, as their niche
 performance criteria for the strategic use of ICTs. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 157-169 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Business strategy, information and communication technology strategy, strategic alignment, small and medium-sized enterprises, Singapore construction industry, 
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Author-Name: Perry John Forsythe 
Author-X-Name-First: Perry John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Forsythe 
Title: A conceptual framework for studying customer satisfaction in residential construction 
Abstract:
  A conceptual framework for studying customer satisfaction in Australian
 residential construction is developed using marketing theory merged with
 construction concepts. The framework aims to act as a stepping stone for
 determining how empirical data from real residential construction
 situations and real customers, fits marketing theory. To this end,
 customer satisfaction is modelled as a gap between two constructs:
 pre-purchase expectations and purchase perceptions. A parallel marketing
 concept known as the purchase decision process is used to model
 identifiable inputs to the two constructs, thus creating the ability to
 model different customer profiles. The purchase decision process is
 adapted to suit residential construction and can be described as: housing
 needs recognition, search for tenders, evaluation of competing
 contractors, signing of contracts, progressive construction outcomes and
 practical completion outcomes. The first four contribute to pre-purchase
 expectations and the remainder to perceptions of what is actually
 provided. Service quality, product quality and price are modelled as
 features that manifest consistently during the purchase decision process
 and therefore in pre-purchase expectations and purchase perceptions, as
 well. Future research aims to develop a grounded model of customer
 satisfaction in residential construction. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 171-182 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Customer satisfaction, residential construction, house building, 
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Author-Name: Wei Pan 
Author-X-Name-First: Wei 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pan 
Author-Name: Alistair Gibb 
Author-X-Name-First: Alistair 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gibb 
Author-Name: Andrew Dainty 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty 
Title: Perspectives of UK housebuilders on the use of offsite modern methods of construction 
Abstract:
  Despite an increasing demand for housing and wider concerns over the need
 to improve performance, the industry seems to be reluctant to adopt
 offsite technologies. Many studies have attempted to scrutinize the
 barriers and seek ways forward, but the perspectives of housebuilders
 remain unclear. UK housebuilders' views on the use of offsite modern
 methods of construction (offsite MMC) have been investigated. This
 investigation was carried out through a combination of personal interviews
 and a questionnaire survey of the top 100 housebuilders by unit
 completion. Results suggest that the traditional drivers of time, cost,
 quality and productivity are still driving the industry in deciding
 whether to use offsite technologies. Nearly two-thirds of the firms
 believed that there needs to be an increase in the take-up of such
 technologies. However, current barriers relate to a perceived higher
 capital cost, complex interfacing, long lead-in time and delayed planning
 process. Strategies recommended are centred on changing peoples'
 perceptions, improving procurement, providing better cost data, tackling
 planning and regulations, encouraging political levers and providing
 practical guidance. The suggestions present a model for encouraging the
 take-up of offsite MMC in the future. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 183-194 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Construction methods, housebuilding, offsite production, strategy, 
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Author-Name: Johan Graafland 
Author-X-Name-First: Johan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Graafland 
Author-Name: Andre Nijhof 
Author-X-Name-First: Andre 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nijhof 
Title: Transparency, market operation and trust in the Dutch construction industry: an exploratory study 
Abstract:
  After the discovery of illegal price agreements in the Dutch construction
 industry, the government and major players in the sector have initiated a
 transition process towards more professional commercial relations. In the
 transition process transparency plays an important part, as it is a
 precondition for better market operation in the construction sector.
 However, there are significant disadvantages to a pursuit of transparency,
 such as higher costs and the risk of information overload. It is therefore
 necessary to find a good balance between more transparency and other ways
 to restore trust between key players in the construction sector.
 Especially complex products with a high degree of risk can best be dealt
 with through implicit contracts, in which trust is based on a mixture of
 the reputation mechanism, contracts that create a congruity of interests
 and the integrity of the contract partners. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 195-205 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Transparency, market operation, trust, integrity, implicit contracts, 
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Author-Name: Bambang Trigunarsyah 
Author-X-Name-First: Bambang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Trigunarsyah 
Title: Project designers' role in improving constructability of Indonesian construction projects 
Abstract:
  The concept of constructability in the US evolved from studies into how
 improvement can be achieved to increase cost efficiency and quality in the
 construction industry. It is an approach that links the design and
 construction processes. Studies in the US, UK and Australia have
 demonstrated that improved constructability has led to significant savings
 in both cost and time required for completing construction projects.
 Improving projects' constructability is the responsibility of all project
 stakeholders. As design activities dominate the early project phases,
 design consultants play an important role in improving project
 constructability. Information has been collected on construction project
 designers in Indonesia in regard to constructability practice and its
 impact on the project performance. A questionnaire survey was carried out
 to collect the data, which were then analysed using descriptive and
 inferential statistics. The results show that project designers in
 Indonesia have some understanding of the importance of constructability.
 However, they were concerned more about preparing the design than
 interfacing with construction personnel. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 207-215 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Constructability, project designers, project performance, Indonesia, 
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Author-Name: Steve Rowlinson 
Author-X-Name-First: Steve 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rowlinson 
Title: The temporal nature of forces acting on innovative IT in major construction projects 
Abstract:
  Strategic IT implementation decisions for major construction projects in
 Hong Kong are subject to various forces or factors identified in previous
 research&#x2014;such as external forces, technological factors and
 organizational factors. The aim of this research was to examine the
 relationship (if any) between these families of forces and evaluate their
 impact, individually and collectively. A complex combination of several
 families of forces/factors that affect decision making was found to be
 'temporal' with respect to project teams on major projects in Hong Kong.
 The research was underpinned by a broad questionnaire survey to establish
 'current practice' before in-depth analysis of the forces by means of a
 case study followed by interviews with industry leaders to confirm the
 results. It was found that respondents (n&#xa0;=&#xa0;33) ordered cost,
 security and confidentiality as the most influential factors affecting IT
 implementation. A difference was found in the perceptions of 'hired-in'
 project-based staff in joint ventures and 'permanent staff' of single
 companies, the former evaluating IT performance more highly but evaluating
 the strategic use of, and user satisfaction with, IT significantly lower.
 The major constraint on IT implementation was found to be lack of budget,
 not cost per se. It is concluded that the temporal factors that apply to
 implementing innovative IT technology in project teams are relevant to
 different team members at different stages in the project life cycle and
 these factors are conditioned by a set of business conditions applying to
 project-specific coalition organizations that are different from those
 that apply to single-entity organizations. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 227-238 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Innovative IT, adoption factors, electronic communications, temporal nature of projects, 
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Author-Name: Joseph Gaiva Kappia 
Author-X-Name-First: Joseph Gaiva 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kappia 
Author-Name: Andrew Dainty 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty 
Author-Name: Andrew Price 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Price 
Title: Prioritising career development in relation to recruitment and retention: a trade and craft perspective 
Abstract:
  Individuals attach a certain priority to key extrinsic and intrinsic
 work-related factors, namely: career development, financial incentives,
 work conditions, job content, job security and social relations. These
 factors have variously been described as influencing career choice and
 also determining what causes individuals to remain or leave careers. In
 particular, the ongoing skills crisis faced by the UK construction sector
 has raised the profile of career development as a factor to recruiting and
 retaining an appropriately skilled workforce. The priorities attached to
 career development and other work-related factors were explored via a
 questionnaire survey of over 550 craft trainees. Their relative priorities
 were validated through a set of focused discussions in which informants
 disclosed the reasons underlying their preference, and their wider
 perceptions of the industry. Results reveal that, contrary to anecdotal
 suggestions, craft workers are not purely motivated by monetary reward.
 Trainees aspired to develop their career beyond the confines of their
 specific craft specialization. However, further results suggest that
 available career development opportunities do not provide suitable
 transitional routes towards managerial and professional positions. This
 raises questions as to whether the industry will be able to attract and
 retain workers in the future without improving career pathways. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 239-253 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Human resource management, occupation, craft, workforce, careers, 
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Author-Name: Ingrid Meintjes 
Author-X-Name-First: Ingrid 
Author-X-Name-Last: Meintjes 
Author-Name: Paul Bowen 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bowen 
Author-Name: David Root 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Root 
Title: HIV/AIDS in the South African construction industry: understanding the HIV/AIDS discourse for a sector-specific response 
Abstract:
  HIV/AIDS is a pandemic with serious implications for South Africa in
 general, and the South African construction industry in particular. It is
 the single largest cause of death in South Africa. Against a backdrop of
 an acute shortage of housing and infrastructure provision, the prevalence
 of HIV/AIDS among construction workers is impacting negatively on the
 delivery capacity of the industry. The construction sector is uniquely
 vulnerable to the pandemic but there is limited industry-specific research
 available. Industry-specific interventions are limited to 'awareness'
 initiatives at project level. Political ambivalence is a major stumbling
 block. The institutional audit methodology is used to examine the impact
 of HIV/AIDS on the construction industry as a whole. This examination is
 conducted within the prevailing political context within which the
 industry operates. The construction sector urgently needs to develop
 mechanisms to manage the impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic so that
 anticipated industry growth is not compromised by the economic, systemic
 and social impacts of the disease. In South Africa, the CIDB should
 provide more effective leadership; legislation is required to compel the
 universal adoption of HIV/AIDS programmes; and a change is needed in the
 mindset of key role players in the construction industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 255-266 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: HIV/AIDS, health care, site operatives, construction sector, South Africa, 
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Author-Name: Florence Yean Yng Ling 
Author-X-Name-First: Florence Yean Yng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ling 
Author-Name: Denise Hui Ying Kwok 
Author-X-Name-First: Denise Hui Ying 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kwok 
Title: Enablers for Singapore contractors to internationalize construction services 
Abstract:
  With international trade liberalization, construction firms are expected
 to export their services to ensure continued growth. Some firms have been
 successful in the international arena, while many are still struggling to
 gain a foothold outside their domestic markets. The characteristics of
 construction firms that enable them to secure contracts outside their home
 countries are investigated. The characteristics of exporters and
 non-exporters are compared. Detailed characteristics of 60 exporters and
 60 non-exporters were obtained from the database of registered contractors
 in Singapore. Significant variables that correlate with the number and
 value of international projects were identified. In order to win more
 overseas projects, firms should be well established, have stronger
 financial capability and have continued operations in the home market.
 When exporting, firms should be willing to play the role of both main and
 subcontractors, have the capability to handle different types of projects
 and venture into several geographical locations. Several differences
 between exporters and non-exporters based in Singapore are identified.
 Exporting firms are more likely to be public listed firms, and larger
 firms with higher paid up capital. Non-exporters are more likely to be
 principal contractors who are handling a wide variety of projects. Firms
 that want to export their services would need to develop their financial
 strength, and offer niche products or services. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 267-275 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: International construction, export, construction services, construction firms, 
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Author-Name: Stefan Olander 
Author-X-Name-First: Stefan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Olander 
Title: Stakeholder impact analysis in construction project management 
Abstract:
  Construction projects attract interest from various stakeholders who
 express needs and expectations about the project. These are often in
 conflict with each other and it is unlikely that all of them can be
 fulfilled. The stakeholder management process involves evaluating the
 needs and expectations of stakeholders in relation to the main objectives
 of the project. An important basis for this evaluation is stakeholder
 analysis. The approach is based upon established theory, knowledge of
 stakeholder management and empirical data. The analysis consists of a
 stakeholder impact index to determine the nature and impact of stakeholder
 influence, the probability of stakeholders exercising their influence and
 each stakeholder's position in relation to the project&#x2014;are they
 proponents or opponents? The analysis of the stakeholder impact index can
 help project managers to formalize a stakeholder management process. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 277-287 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Project management, project stakeholders, project strategies, 
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Author-Name: Stephen Fox 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fox 
Author-Name: Jiri Hietanen 
Author-X-Name-First: Jiri 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hietanen 
Title: Interorganizational use of building information models: potential for automational, informational and transformational effects 
Abstract:
  Numerous potential barriers to the interorganizational use of building
 information models (BIMs) have been reported. These potential barriers are
 technological and organizational. Further, potential barriers are specific
 to building information models and general to the diffusion of innovation.
 In spite of potential barriers, there is interorganizational use of BIMs
 in Finland. The research was carried out in Finland, and investigated
 organizations' existing and planned interorganizational use of BIMs. The
 research revealed the potential for interorganizational use of BIMs to
 enable three types of effects. These are automational effects,
 informational effects and transformational effects. The generalizability
 of findings is restricted by at least three factors. First, the research
 involved only 20 organizations. Second, the research was carried out in
 one country. Third, the research participants had previously developed
 skills which can contribute to the interorganizational use of BIMs.
 Notwithstanding these limitations, consideration of findings suggests that
 there are few, if any, fundamental barriers to the achievement of
 automational, informational and/or transformational effects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 289-296 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Information technology, interfirm collaboration, building information model, 
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Author-Name: Xiao-Hua Jin 
Author-X-Name-First: Xiao-Hua 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jin 
Author-Name: Hemanta Doloi 
Author-X-Name-First: Hemanta 
Author-X-Name-Last: Doloi 
Author-Name: Shi-Yun Gao 
Author-X-Name-First: Shi-Yun 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gao 
Title: Relationship-based determinants of building project performance in China 
Abstract:
  The aim of this paper is to investigate the relationship-based factors
 that affect performance of general building projects in China. Eight
 performance metrics that may be used to measure the success level of
 construction projects are defined and categorized into two groups namely
 'hard' and 'soft' performance. Eight indicators of risks inherent in
 relationships and seven indicators of tools expected to facilitate
 relationship building that may affect project success are identified. Data
 of different projects were collected in China via a self-administered
 postal survey. By using structural equation modelling techniques, a
 structural model is developed to help explain the relationship among
 different variables. It has been found that relational risk has negative
 influence on project performance. It is recommended that firms in the
 Chinese construction industry manage the relationship-based factors that
 are significant in the model so as to achieve project success. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 297-304 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Relationship, risk, project performance, structural equation modelling, China, 
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Author-Name: Filippo Giammaria Pratico 
Author-X-Name-First: Filippo Giammaria 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pratico 
Title: Quality and timeliness in highway construction contracts: a new acceptance model based on both mechanical and surface performance of flexible pavements 
Abstract:
  Timely completion and high performance are becoming key factors in modern
 road projects, so research is needed to have reliable contracts and
 acceptance criteria. The goal of this paper is confined to the
 formalization and validation of a unique model for the determination of
 pay adjustment on the basis of both quality (mechanical and surface
 performance of road pavements) and timeliness. Three main topics are
 addressed. The first is the estimation of pay adjustment (PA, negative or
 positive) when both structural and non-structural deficiencies/surplus in
 characteristics are detected (e.g. low drainability in porous asphalt
 concretes). The second is the estimation of PA based on the quality of all
 the layers of the pavement. The third is the estimation of PA for early or
 late completion of the work. The formalized model is applied to an
 experimental case history. Analyses and validation demonstrate that the
 proposed model can efficiently solve typical problems in contract
 administration, in which decisions based upon objective criteria are
 needed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 305-313 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Quality assurance, cost, roads, contract administration, life cycle, 
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Author-Name: O. A. K'Akumu 
Author-X-Name-First: O. A. 
Author-X-Name-Last: K'Akumu 
Title: Construction statistics review for Kenya 
Abstract:
  Construction is a strategic industry in developing economies like Kenya.
 In order for construction to ably perform this role, there is a need to
 provide information on its various economic aspects including raw
 materials, products, processes, finance and labour. Construction
 statistics of Kenya have been evaluated in order to ascertain their
 adequacy in terms of scope, portrait, reliability and responsiveness in
 their coverage of the construction industry. Official statistics published
 in the annual Statistical Abstract were reviewed according to these
 adequacy criteria. The findings are that: the scope of construction
 statistics is narrowly defined making the statistical portrait of the
 sector incomplete; the statistics are also unreliable in terms of quality
 and unresponsive to economical challenges of inflation, structural
 adjustment policies and the decline of the public sector's role in the
 construction industry. A participatory statistical governance framework is
 recommended in order to improve the scope of statistics and alleviate the
 attendant problems, such as the incomplete portrait, that come with the
 narrow scope. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 315-326 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Construction industry, national statistics, Kenya, 
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Author-Name: Ranko Bon 
Author-X-Name-First: Ranko 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bon 
Title: In response to the festschrift: a letter to Construction Management and Economics 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 341-343 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
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Author-Name: Helen Clare Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen Clare 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Author-Name: Brenda Yip 
Author-X-Name-First: Brenda 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yip 
Author-Name: Steve Rowlinson 
Author-X-Name-First: Steve 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rowlinson 
Author-Name: Thomas Kvan 
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kvan 
Title: The experience of burnout among future construction professionals: a cross-national study 
Abstract:
  A survey of undergraduate students in Australia and Hong Kong revealed
 that a specially adapted version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (the
 MBI-SS) possesses good internal consistency reliability among construction
 students. A three-component model of student burnout, comprising emotional
 exhaustion, cynicism and personal efficacy was supported in both the
 Australian and Hong Kong samples. Burnout levels among construction
 students were similar to those reported in previous non-construction
 student samples. Both Australian and Hong Kong construction students
 reported higher personal efficacy than non-construction students.
 Australian students expressed considerably higher cynicism in relation to
 their university education than the Hong Kong students. The three
 dimensions of burnout were differentially correlated with work, study and
 socio-economic variables. In Australia, student burnout was associated
 with a perceived tension between paid work and study. In Hong Kong, the
 demands of study and concern with the economy were significant correlates
 of student burnout. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 345-357 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Burnout, work-study conflict, stress, higher education, culture, 
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Author-Name: Ka-Chi Lam 
Author-X-Name-First: Ka-Chi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lam 
Author-Name: Xin Ning 
Author-X-Name-First: Xin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ning 
Author-Name: Thomas Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Title: The application of the ant colony optimization algorithm to the construction site layout planning problem 
Abstract:
  A good site layout is vital to ensure the safety of the working
 environment, and for effective and efficient operations. Moreover, it
 minimizes travel distance, decreases materials handling, and avoids the
 obstruction of materials and plant movement. Based on studies in the
 manufacturing industry, the cost of materials handling could be reduced by
 20-60% if an appropriate facility layout is adopted. In designing a site
 layout, a planner will first position the key facilities that influence
 the method and sequence of construction, and then assign the remaining
 facilities in the available space that is left over. This process is
 similar to the positioning of facilities in the ant colony optimization
 (ACO) algorithm. The general principle of the ACO algorithm is to assign
 facilities to a location one by one, and the occupied locations are
 deleted from the location scope in the next assignment. In the study, ACO
 algorithm is employed to resolve the construction site layout planning
 problem in a hypothetical medium-sized construction project. By applying
 fuzzy reasoning and the entropy technique, the study calculates the
 closeness relationship between facilities, in which the optimal site
 layout is affected by the mutual interaction of facilities. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 359-374 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: ACO algorithm, site layout, heuristic, closeness relationship, 
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Author-Name: Paul W. Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul W. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Author-Name: Andrew R. J. Dainty 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew R. J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty 
Title: Resolving the UK construction skills crisis: a critical perspective on the research and policy agenda 
Abstract:
  The ongoing skills crisis in the UK construction industry has constrained
 the productive capacity of the industry. Past research and skills policies
 have largely failed to develop an understanding of the realities of the
 skills crisis at the grassroots level. Solutions offered by researchers
 and policy makers have previously had little demonstrable impact in
 addressing skills concerns. Much of these policies seems disconnected from
 the realities experienced by employers and by those working in the
 industry. A critical perspective on resolving the skills crisis is
 offered. A set of mutually reinforcing research and policy initiatives are
 proposed, including the need for researchers and policy makers to move
 away from the conventionally national approach in addressing the skills
 problem and to engage in genuine, joined-up thinking that meets the needs
 of local regions. Furthermore, employers and employees are called to be
 reflective practitioners in their participation of the skills development
 agenda. Adopting these recommendations could overcome many shortcomings in
 research and policy that have hitherto done little to combat the
 construction skills crisis. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 375-386 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Skills shortages, critical perspective, bottom-up approach, labour market, research, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600863152 
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Author-Name: Bee-Lan Oo 
Author-X-Name-First: Bee-Lan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Oo 
Author-Name: Derek S. Drew 
Author-X-Name-First: Derek S. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Drew 
Author-Name: H. P. Lo 
Author-X-Name-First: H. P. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lo 
Title: Applying a random coefficients logistic model to contractors' decision to bid 
Abstract:
  Contractors' decision to bid is dependent on many individual
 characteristics, including some that are unobservable by their
 competitors. There is natural heterogeneity across contractors in terms of
 their (i) intrinsic bid/no-bid preferences; and (ii) responses to decision
 to bid factors. This heterogeneity can be accounted for by applying a
 random coefficients approach to multiple bid/no-bid responses through
 logistic modelling. The bid/no-bid data were collected from managers of
 large and medium-sized contractors in Hong Kong via a designed bidding
 experiment. Two random coefficients logistic models are developed. Model 1
 considers only two groups of decision to bid factors, namely market
 environment factors (i.e. number of bidders, market conditions) and
 project-specific factors (i.e. type and size of project). Model 2 extends
 Model 1 by adding two subject factors (i.e. years of experience, firm
 size) to study the effect of these individual factors on decision to bid.
 The results show that there is significant unobserved heterogeneity across
 contractors and that ignoring its effect results in a downward bias in the
 parameter estimates of the decision to bid factors. In using this approach
 contractors can better account for unobserved characteristics of their
 competitors when formulating their competitive strategies in deciding to
 bid. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 387-398 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Decision making, bidding, logistic modelling, 
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Author-Name: Kate Carter 
Author-X-Name-First: Kate 
Author-X-Name-Last: Carter 
Author-Name: Chris Fortune 
Author-X-Name-First: Chris 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fortune 
Title: Sustainable development policy perceptions and practice in the UK social housing sector 
Abstract:
  Massive investment has been allocated by the UK government to improve the
 quality of its programme of rented social housing over the next five
 years. Central to the achievement of this aim will be the incorporation of
 sustainability features within the building projects associated with this
 development programme. A sustainable development policy that addresses
 environment, economy and society in equal measure is a new funding
 requirement for social housing projects. There is a gap between policy and
 practice in two areas: (i) the possession or otherwise of a sustainable
 development (SD) policy; and (ii) the relative importance given to
 differing features of sustainability. The perceptions and practice of
 built environment professionals involved in the procurement of sustainable
 housing schemes has been gauged regarding SD policy. Quantitative data
 were collected from a randomized sample of 338 developing registered
 social landlords (RSLs). The results show that only a minority of
 respondent organizations have developed a sustainable development policy
 and that environmental, economical and societal aspects of sustainability
 are not given equal weighting. This does not reflect governmental policy
 and suggests that sustainability is not being fully addressed in the
 procurement of social housing projects. Further work is needed to evaluate
 the links between sustainability and procurement approaches, and to model
 the benefits of delivering sustainable housing projects for RSLs in the
 UK. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 399-408 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Sustainability, housing development, policy, housing associations, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600922578 
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Author-Name: Kumar Neeraj Jha 
Author-X-Name-First: Kumar Neeraj 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jha 
Author-Name: Sudhir Misra 
Author-X-Name-First: Sudhir 
Author-X-Name-Last: Misra 
Title: Ranking and classification of construction coordination activities in Indian projects 
Abstract:
  The efforts of contractors, consultants and owners need to be
 appropriately coordinated in large civil engineering projects, whose
 success can be defined in terms of compliance to schedule, economy in
 cost, adherence to quality, and non-occurrence of disputes. Based on the
 hypothesis that coordination activities affect the different dimensions of
 project success differently, and that different stakeholders prioritize
 the activities differently, a questionnaire survey covering senior Indian
 construction professionals was carried out. For this a list of 59
 coordination activities influencing successful completion of a
 construction project was drawn up. These coordination activities were
 ranked for the four success dimensions using statistical tools on the
 responses received. 'Regular monitoring of critical path activities';
 'monitoring the budget on all activities and taking corrective action';
 'application of sound technical practices'; 'implementation of all
 contractual commitments' are the most important coordination activities
 corresponding to schedule, cost, quality and no-dispute performance
 criteria, respectively. Results show that project coordination issues can
 be addressed by attending to essentially the four broad groups of
 coordination activities&#x2014;resource handling, planning, team building
 and contract implementation. Findings presented in the paper could
 interest construction professionals and help them identify and concentrate
 on important coordination activities. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 409-421 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Coordination, project performance, project management, questionnaire, 
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Author-Name: Jake Olsen 
Author-X-Name-First: Jake 
Author-X-Name-Last: Olsen 
Author-Name: Zu-Hsu Lee 
Author-X-Name-First: Zu-Hsu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lee 
Author-Name: Wenshen Pong 
Author-X-Name-First: Wenshen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pong 
Title: Optimal selection of concrete anchors for connection cost reduction 
Abstract:
  A proprietary product such as a post-installed concrete anchor has a
 unique place in the engineering community that includes product design,
 manufacturing, testing, evaluation and design for expected service
 conditions. An economic model in a non-linear integer programming form is
 proposed for selection of concrete anchors in order to minimize connection
 cost. It is shown that the model can be easily incorporated with available
 computer software packages and generalized when different parameters and
 constraints are imposed to handle a variety of material selections. The
 information from recent testing conducted by CEL Consulting for a major
 engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor is used to
 provide computational results. The method introduced here adds practical
 value to these types of industrial problems because it considers points of
 view from both structural engineers and project managers. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 423-434 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Structural design, optimization, cost, computer-aided design, civil engineering, anchorages, 
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Author-Name: John Kelly 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kelly 
Title: Making client values explicit in value management workshops 
Abstract:
  Value management is a project-focused process that makes explicit and
 appraises the functional benefits of a product, process or service
 consistent with a value system determined by the client. The value system
 of the client necessarily requires a method for value setting using harder
 performance variables than the commonly described facets of time, cost and
 quality. Current value theory is critically appraised in the context of
 current value management practice. The research proposition is that the
 constituent parts of time, cost and quality can be made overt enabling a
 client to express satisfaction in terms of a finite number of variables
 enabling the explicit statement of client value within a value management
 workshop. An action research study into the discovery of the component
 parts of the client's value system at the early stages of construction
 projects concludes that the variables are the nine non-correlated, high
 order, discretionary performance variables of capital expenditure,
 operational expenditure, time, esteem, environment, exchange,
 politics/community, flexibility and comfort. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 435-442 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Value management, client, function analysis, quality, value, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190601071839 
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Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Author-Name: Franco K. T. Cheung 
Author-X-Name-First: Franco K. T. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung 
Title: Explorations in specifying construction price forecast loss functions 
Abstract:
  Typical measures of goodness of construction price forecasts are the mean
 and standard deviation, coefficient of variation and root mean square of
 the deviations between forecasted and actual values. This can only be
 valid, however, if the pain, or loss, incurred as a result of such
 deviations is directly proportional to the square of their value. Two
 approaches are used to test this. The first of these analyses 10 sets of
 data collected from around the world, while the second explores the use of
 a postal questionnaire survey to elicit construction industry client
 disutilities. The results of the first analysis mitigate against any
 general view that projects tend to be overestimated but do clearly suggest
 asymmetric under/overestimates for the measures used. The second analysis
 results in an approximated loss function although in ordinal terms only.
 This also suggests that the functional form varies between building types,
 with Commercial and Residential being the most asymmetric and Schools and
 Industrial being less asymmetric. The work to date indicates that, for
 construction price forecasting, the loss functions involved are
 asymmetric, with the degree of asymmetry increasing according to the level
 of commercial financial viability at stake. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 449-465 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Loss functions, construction, price, forecasts, forecasting, specification, estimate errors, 
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Author-Name: Kristian Widen 
Author-X-Name-First: Kristian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Widen 
Author-Name: Bengt Hansson 
Author-X-Name-First: Bengt 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hansson 
Title: Diffusion characteristics of private sector financed innovation in Sweden 
Abstract:
  Although construction is considered to be slow in adopting new technology
 and new processes, innovation, research and development are performed
 routinely. Nonetheless, knowledge about what affects the diffusion of
 research results&#x2014;in the context of innovations&#x2014;is
 incomplete, limiting the effectiveness of procedures designed to evaluate
 project proposals. The aim is to examine the factors that can influence
 the diffusion of results, in this case from externally funded construction
 innovation projects. A Fisher's exact test is performed on six concepts
 derived from general innovation theory which are tested on 20 development
 projects. The test is used to establish the significance of the six
 concepts and their applicability to construction-related innovation. The
 results reveal support for all six concepts, although only four of them
 attract a high level of significance. External lateral and vertical
 communication and external integration during the development phase are
 shown to increase the chances of successful diffusion and should therefore
 be assessed in project proposals. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 467-475 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Innovation theory, construction innovation, development, diffusion, adoption, 
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Author-Name: Chris Harty 
Author-X-Name-First: Chris 
Author-X-Name-Last: Harty 
Author-Name: Chris Ian Goodier 
Author-X-Name-First: Chris Ian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Goodier 
Author-Name: Robby Soetanto 
Author-X-Name-First: Robby 
Author-X-Name-Last: Soetanto 
Author-Name: Simon Austin 
Author-X-Name-First: Simon 
Author-X-Name-Last: Austin 
Author-Name: Andrew R. J. Dainty 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew R. J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty 
Author-Name: Andrew D. F. Price 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew D. F. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Price 
Title: The futures of construction: a critical review of construction future studies 
Abstract:
  Anticipating the future is increasingly being seen as a useful way to
 align, direct and improve current organizational strategy. Several such
 'future studies' have been produced which envision various construction
 industry scenarios which result from technological and socio-economic
 trends and influences. Thirteen construction-related future studies are
 critically reviewed. Most studies fail to address the complexities and
 uncertainties of both the present and the future, and fail to explore the
 connections between global, local, construction-specific and more
 widespread factors. The methodological approaches used in these studies do
 not generate any significantly different advice or recommendations for the
 industry than those emerging from the much larger canon of non-future
 oriented construction research. As such, these reports are less about the
 future than the present. If future studies are to make a worthwhile
 contribution to construction, it is critical that they develop our
 appreciation of the practical ability of stakeholders to influence some
 aspects of the future and not others, and an awareness of the competing
 agendas and the relative benefits and disadvantages of specific futures
 within the construction sector. Only then can future studies provide
 insights and help in preparing for the opportunities and threats the
 future may bring. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 477-493 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Future studies, scenarios, construction, 
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Author-Name: Iain Cameron 
Author-X-Name-First: Iain 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cameron 
Author-Name: Roy Duff 
Author-X-Name-First: Roy 
Author-X-Name-Last: Duff 
Title: A critical review of safety initiatives using goal setting and feedback 
Abstract:
  A review and synthesis of behavioural safety literature identified three
 behaviour change perspectives: cognitive (goal setting); behaviourist
 (behaviour modification); and eclectic (social learning). Bandura's social
 learning theory usefully integrates the divergent philosophies of Locke's
 goal setting and Luthan's behaviour modification. Social learning theory
 assumes that behaviour is controlled by internal processes and
 environmental stimuli, and so human action can be explained by the
 combined effect of goals and feedback. The effectiveness of behavioural
 safety has been demonstrated consistently, but, despite some success,
 token reward programmes are controversial because they are close to
 'paying for safety'. Researchers have overwhelmingly favoured initiatives
 based on goals and performance feedback without material reward. Goals and
 feedback produced good results in the varying cultures of North American,
 European and Middle-East manufacturing environments, including mines,
 chemical plants, laboratories, paper mills and shipyards. Goals and
 feedback, aimed principally at operatives, have been used to improve
 safety in Finnish, British and Hong Kong construction industries. It is
 also clear that their effectiveness is strongly related to management
 commitment; and that they must be supported by a developed safety
 infrastructure. This suggests that goals should also embrace management
 safety behaviours, in order to improve management commitment. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 495-508 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Safety, organizational psychology, organizational behaviour, 
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Author-Name: Najat Abdallah Krima 
Author-X-Name-First: Najat Abdallah 
Author-X-Name-Last: Krima 
Author-Name: Gerard Wood 
Author-X-Name-First: Gerard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wood 
Author-Name: Ghassan F. Aouad 
Author-X-Name-First: Ghassan F. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Aouad 
Author-Name: Zedan Hatush 
Author-X-Name-First: Zedan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hatush 
Title: Assessing the performance of Libyan supervising engineers 
Abstract:
  In the Libyan construction industry, the supervising engineer plays an
 important role in checking time schedules and protecting the client from
 delays and associated claims but there is no existing means of determining
 their proficiency in performing this task. A list of factors identifying a
 broad range of characteristics and skills necessary for the effective
 supervision of construction projects is compiled. A field survey
 comprising semi-structured interviews and questionnaires with 32 client
 and contractor project managers experienced in the Libyan construction
 sector is undertaken. The responses are used to develop a method of
 assessing the effectiveness of supervising engineers in dealing with
 construction project delays through a set of weighted criteria which are
 scored according to currently perceived levels of performance. The results
 indicate that Libyan supervising engineers are currently deficient in a
 number of areas, particularly communication skills (33%); obtained
 scientific, technical and legal knowledge (34%); knowledge in dealing with
 claims (36%); previous experience (37%); knowledge and use of modern
 techniques (37%). These factors are therefore a key focus for the
 professional development needs of supervising engineers and the method of
 assessment should assist clients in the process of selection and
 appointment. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 509-518 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Supervision, delay, performance evaluation, project control, Libya, 
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Author-Name: James Robert Mason 
Author-X-Name-First: James Robert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mason 
Title: The views and experiences of specialist contractors on partnering in the UK 
Abstract:
  The views and experiences of specialist contractors on partnering have to
 date received insufficient attention in the UK where the focus has been
 centred on the client-main contractor relationship. An investigation into
 the position of specialists brings a new perspective on the national and
 international debate about how further steps towards partnering the supply
 chain can be achieved and whether they are desirable. Some of the findings
 are positive such as the high level of understanding of partnering
 concepts among specialists. There are examples of successful
 collaborations and evidence of informal partnering being continued
 downstream of the specialist contractors, often irrespective of whether
 upstream partnering is occurring or not. Practical issues about
 involvement and some cynicism about the aims of partnering are also
 detectable. The discussion recommends that greater emphasis should be
 placed on the role of the client and the competitive advantage available
 to all through the proper use of partnering. Despite positive developments
 little has changed in the 10 years since partnering was introduced to
 improve the lot of the specialist contractor in terms of the levels of
 disputes and the incidence of long-term collaboration. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 519-527 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Collaboration, partnering, procurement, specialist contractors, subcontractors, 
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Author-Name: Ahmed M. Abdel Aziz 
Author-X-Name-First: Ahmed M. Abdel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Aziz 
Title: A survey of the payment mechanisms for transportation DBFO projects in British Columbia 
Abstract:
  In traditional project delivery systems, payment mechanisms provide
 compensation for the work performed using construction capital payments.
 In the alternative public-private partnership (PPP) systems, payment
 mechanisms follow the selected PPP system. For example, the
 build-operate-transfer system provides compensation based on project
 demand using real-tolls usage payments; the design-build-finance-operate
 (DBFO) system provides shadow-tolls usage payments; and the
 performance-based DBFO system provides compensation based on contractor's
 performance using service availability payments. Designing the payment
 structure is an important task where several factors have to be
 considered. This paper analyses the implementation of payment mechanisms
 in a number of DBFO transportation projects in BC, Canada, in terms of
 payment structure, payment types and characteristics, determination and
 funding. The analysis provides insights for the design of payment
 mechanisms. The analysis shows that more payment types are being used and
 that the mechanisms are designed to achieve specific government
 objectives. The analysis refers to a new 'hybrid' payment mechanism with
 elements derived from the traditional and the PPP systems. The hybrid
 system may have potential to minimize the overall project cost; however,
 agencies have to be flexible in the delivery concepts as combinations of
 payments for inputs, usage and services might have to be used. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 529-543 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Contracting, infrastructure, payment mechanism, project delivery, DBFO, 
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Author-Name: Hsiuyu Tsai 
Author-X-Name-First: Hsiuyu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tsai 
Author-Name: Lungchang Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Lungchang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Author-Name: Leekuo Lin 
Author-X-Name-First: Leekuo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lin 
Title: A study on improving the ranking procedure for determining the most advantageous tender 
Abstract:
  According to the rules of the current Government Procurement Law in
 Taiwan, the most advantageous tender is often determined based on the sum
 of ranks among all tenders. This method is criticized, however, for its
 violating the basic propositions of the measurement theory, being easily
 biased by a few members in the evaluation Committee, and lack of distinct
 bases to discriminate the evaluation differences among the Committee
 members. The improved procedure suggested in this study, which is based on
 fuzzy relations and adopts eigenvector method, conforms to the judgment
 principles as well as the measurement theory. With analysis of a
 procurement case, the results demonstrate that the improved procedure is
 able to use quantitative methods to identify the evaluation differences
 among individual Committee members. Therefore, this improved procedure may
 enhance the quality in determining the most advantageous tender. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 545-554 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Procurement, tendering, committee, ranking method, group decision, 
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Author-Name: Kamardeen Imriyas 
Author-X-Name-First: Kamardeen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Imriyas 
Author-Name: Low Sui Pheng 
Author-X-Name-First: Low Sui 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pheng 
Author-Name: Evelyn Ai-Lin Teo 
Author-X-Name-First: Evelyn Ai-Lin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Teo 
Title: A framework for computing workers' compensation insurance premiums in construction 
Abstract:
  Singapore's general insurers have been recording detrimental loss ratios
 in workers' compensation insurance business for construction projects.
 This is due to the ineffectiveness in the risk assessment for
 premium-rating and the failure of contractors to provide adequate safety
 measures with an increased reliance on the workers' compensation
 insurance. Based on the findings of an extensive literature review and an
 interview questionnaire survey in the general insurance industry of
 Singapore, a new premium-rating framework is proposed. The proposed new
 premium-rating framework facilitates structured assessments of risks in
 construction projects and market conditions to derive optimal premiums. It
 also establishes an effective risk control strategy via a well-structured
 incentive system for contractors and clients. The implementation of the
 framework in the general insurance industry can facilitate accident
 control in the construction industry and thereby minimize insurers'
 financial risks. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 563-584 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Insurance, operatives, injury, safety, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190601110116 
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Author-Name: Chris Goodier 
Author-X-Name-First: Chris 
Author-X-Name-Last: Goodier 
Author-Name: Alistair Gibb 
Author-X-Name-First: Alistair 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gibb 
Title: Future opportunities for offsite in the UK 
Abstract:
  Practitioners' views and opinions on the benefits and drawbacks of
 offsite technologies in the UK construction industry can vary widely,
 often depending upon their role or position. This research provides an
 indication of the opinions of the different sectors within the industry,
 including clients, designers, contractors and offsite suppliers, together
 with some predictions for the future growth of the offsite sector in the
 UK. A questionnaire survey of UK construction was conducted in order to
 target the three main construction industry
 sectors&#x2014;suppliers/manufacturers, contractors and designers/clients.
 More than 80 questionnaires were completed and returned. The vast majority
 of practitioners within the industry are aware of the possibilities and
 potential of offsite, and most also understand the advantages and
 disadvantages of its use. The value of the UK offsite market was valued at
 &#xa3;2.2bn in 2004 and the demand for offsite is clearly increasing, but
 it is not always clear in a project who is the main driver for its use.
 For the offsite market to develop further however, two main problems need
 to be addressed; the lack of transparent information for the decision
 makers in the construction process, particularly that relating to
 comparative costs, and the lack of available multi-skilled labour to work
 in the offsite factories. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 585-595 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Future studies, offsite production, prefabrication, standardization, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190601071821 
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Author-Name: David Joaquin Delgado-Hernandez 
Author-X-Name-First: David Joaquin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Delgado-Hernandez 
Author-Name: Katherine Elizabeth Bampton 
Author-X-Name-First: Katherine Elizabeth 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bampton 
Author-Name: Elaine Aspinwall 
Author-X-Name-First: Elaine 
Author-X-Name-Last: Aspinwall 
Title: Quality function deployment in construction 
Abstract:
  Quality function deployment (QFD) is a system for translating customer
 requirements (government regulations, operating conditions and buyer
 expectations) into suitable technical characteristics and ensuring that
 important ones are prioritized in the design. The method has been
 successfully applied in the manufacturing sector; however, its benefits
 have not yet been fully realized in construction. The House of Quality
 (HoQ), the most common 'tool' in QFD, has been used to identify and
 analyse customer requirements for a new children's nursery. A focus group
 was formed to gather these and a comparison made between an existing
 nursery and two competitors to ensure that the new build was designed to
 be at least as good as its competition. The results showed that QFD could
 be applied in construction projects as a tool for considering the most
 important customer requirements from the outset, with favourable
 indicators of project success (on-time delivery and customer
 satisfaction). In addition, the case study company considered it to be an
 innovative approach and has used the results in its designs. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 597-609 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Case study, quality function deployment, total quality management, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190601139917 
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Author-Name: Caroline T. W. Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Caroline T. W. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Title: Fuzzy procurement selection model for construction projects 
Abstract:
  Recent developments in procurement selection systems are reviewed and
 this reveals contradiction and conflict with previous work. A mathematical
 rank model called fuzzy procurement selection model (FPSM) is proposed to
 adapt to local circumstances. FPSM can be modified according to local
 conditions or requirements and the modification methods are well
 documented in previous work. The proposed model overcomes the continual
 arguments on establishing a set of universal criteria on procurement
 selection systems and provides a useful tool to cope with different
 project/client's requirements. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 611-618 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Procurement, selection criteria, fuzzy logic, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190701209933 
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Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Author-Name: Hedley Smyth 
Author-X-Name-First: Hedley 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smyth 
Title: Pricing construction work: a marketing viewpoint 
Abstract:
  Recent work on pricing has shown that neoclassical microeconomic theory
 (NCMT) is preferred to tendering theory and that implied by absorption, or
 full-cost, pricing of construction work because of its explicit treatment
 of market conditions, competitor behaviour and firm capacity levels.
 Applying NCMT in practice, however, requires the consideration of pricing
 from a marketing perspective. This paper examines the challenges involved
 in terms of the two prevalent marketing paradigms&#x2014;marketing mix and
 relationship marketing&#x2014;to pricing construction work generally, and
 the traditional contracting (TC), design and construction (D&C) and
 speculative building (SB) procurement systems in particular. In general,
 the marketing mix (MM) approach, having the closest fit with NCMT, is most
 aligned to current practice. However, conceptual and practical limitations
 are identified. Relationship marketing (RM) is theoretically more
 applicable, yet has been largely overlooked in practice due to the
 transaction costs and investment involved. Nevertheless, some RM tools are
 increasingly being adopted in response to demand criteria and clients'
 needs for continuous improvement, offering a challenge to NCMT-related
 pricing. In terms of specific procurement arrangements, SB would seem most
 suited to the MM approach over the long term as it is closest to consumer
 good markets. D&C on the other hand is considered to be the most price
 sensitive to demand factors, with SB the least because of its ability to
 control resources, specifically land and financial packages, while TC is
 most suited to developing RM practices. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 619-630 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Marketing, marketing mix, pricing policies, relationship marketing, 
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Author-Name: Paul Bowen 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bowen 
Author-Name: Akintola Akintoye 
Author-X-Name-First: Akintola 
Author-X-Name-Last: Akintoye 
Author-Name: Robert Pearl 
Author-X-Name-First: Robert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pearl 
Author-Name: Peter J. Edwards 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Edwards 
Title: Ethical behaviour in the South African construction industry 
Abstract:
  An opinion survey of South African architects, quantity surveyors,
 engineers and contractors regarding ethical behaviour within the
 construction industry reveals that South African contractors seem to
 possess a reputation for unethical conduct. The range of problems
 encountered includes collusion, bribery, negligence, fraud, dishonesty and
 unfair practices. While bribery in the form of payments and gifts is
 prevalent, fraud does not appear to be as serious a problem. Most
 construction professionals believe that the industry suffers from unfair
 tendering practices, as well as over-claiming and/or withholding payment
 for service delivery. Negligence arises mainly from poor documentation and
 poor workmanship. Incidents of collusive tendering encompass cover pricing
 and bid cutting by contractors, while the primary form of fraudulent
 behaviour is deceit and misinformation. The Organisation for Economic
 Co-operation and Development's bribery codes conditions could be used to
 counter unethical behaviour in the construction industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 631-648 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Corruption, codes of conduct, professional ethics, business ethics, South Africa, 
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Author-Name: Stuart D. Green 
Author-X-Name-First: Stuart D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Green 
Author-Name: Anita M. M. Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Anita M. M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Title: Theory and practice in value management: a reply to Ellis et al. (2005) 
Abstract:
  The constructivist model of 'soft' value management (VM) is contrasted
 with the VM discourse appropriated by cost consultants who operate from
 within UK quantity surveying (QS) practices. The enactment of VM by cost
 consultants is shaped by the institutional context within which they
 operate and is not necessarily representative of VM practice per se.
 Opportunities to perform VM during the formative stages of design are
 further constrained by the positivistic rhetoric that such practitioners
 use to conceptualize and promote their services. The complex interplay
 between VM theory and practice is highlighted and analysed from a
 non-deterministic perspective. Codified models of 'best practice' are seen
 to be socially constructed and legitimized through human interaction in
 the context of interorganizational networks. Published methodologies are
 seen to inform practice in only a loose and indirect manner, with
 extensive scope for localized improvization. New insights into the
 relationship between VM theory and practice are derived from the
 dramaturgical metaphor. The social reality of VM is seen to be constituted
 through scripts and performances, both of which are continuously contested
 across organizational arenas. It is concluded that VM defies universal
 definition and is conceptualized and enacted differently across different
 localized contexts. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 649-659 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Diffusion, best practice, value management, methodological decay, dramaturgical metaphor, 
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Author-Name: Fredrik Malmberg 
Author-X-Name-First: Fredrik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Malmberg 
Title: Introduction of a new form of quote evaluation: a case study in southern Sweden 
Abstract:
  The effects of changing from traditional tendering methods to an
 alternative form of quote evaluation were tested in a case study within
 the southern Swedish construction market. The project studied replacing
 the outer surface of the roof of a multiple-dwelling building 2000m2 in
 area. Procurement was carried out in two steps. The first step consisted
 of traditional tendering methods in which quotations were obtained by
 asking different contractors to bid. In the second step, formal tender
 documents were sent by mail to the same contractors. These documents
 included an alternative form of quote evaluation requiring that references
 to be provided for similar work, as well as for issues of environmental
 control, working environment, quality control and the material's life
 cycle. This second step was found to create additional value for the
 client and to improve competition. It was also observed that although
 there was a communication threshold to overcome, this segment of the
 construction market appeared ready to accept alternative methods for
 evaluating quotes. It was regarded as important to make the criteria
 readily understandable and measurable and strive towards a standardized
 template form of quote evaluation to reflect the goals of both the project
 and the clients. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 661-669 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Procurement, quote evaluation, case study, southern Sweden, renovation, 
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Author-X-Name-First: Edwin H. W. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Author-Name: John Uff Cbe Qc 
Author-X-Name-First: John Uff Cbe 
Author-X-Name-Last: Qc 
Title: Guest Editorial 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 673-675 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190701563354 
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Author-Name: Graham Ive 
Author-X-Name-First: Graham 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ive 
Author-Name: Chen-Yu Chang 
Author-X-Name-First: Chen-Yu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chang 
Title: The principle of inconsistent trinity in the selection of procurement systems 
Abstract:
  This paper examines the economic characteristics of construction
 procurement systems partially in terms of transaction cost economics and
 partly those of project management. It proposes the theoretical principle
 of an inconsistent trinity, according to which, in selecting a procurement
 system, the client will inevitably face a trade-off between the
 procurement system best able to deliver: (1) fastest completion of the
 project (and therefore higher discounted present value of revenue from the
 project); (2) least vulnerability when making changes (lower transaction
 hold-up costs arising from temporal or process specificity); as well as
 (3) least vulnerability to non-performance (lower transaction measurement
 costs from greater visibility to third parties for ordering of disputes).
 The model provides a potentially testable contribution to a transaction
 cost theory of construction procurement. It also has two implications: (1)
 the three main family types of procurement systems are held to be
 intrinsically different in economic terms, so selection of procurement
 system does matter; (2) no system can enjoy absolute advantage over
 others, so the proposed strategy of procurement system selection is to
 align the characteristics of procurement systems with attributes of
 projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 677-690 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Transaction costs, hold-up, measurement costs, opportunism, temporal specificity, procurement system, 
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Author-Name: Stephen Gruneberg 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gruneberg 
Author-Name: Will Hughes 
Author-X-Name-First: Will 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hughes 
Author-Name: Debbie Ancell 
Author-X-Name-First: Debbie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ancell 
Title: Risk under performance-based contracting in the UK construction sector 
Abstract:
  As a method of procuring the services of the built environment,
 performance-based contracting (PBC) seeks to link the building supplier to
 longer term commitments than has traditionally been the case in the
 construction sector. By rewarding the building producer according to the
 way that building or structure delivers the users' requirements, rather
 than according to a list of assembled parts, a number of additional risks
 are taken by contractors, including fitness for purpose, costs and
 briefing. The extent to which contractors recognize these risks and their
 methods of dealing with them vary considerably and are influenced by their
 attitudes towards risk. As the risks associated with PBC are seen as
 large, uninsurable, and vulnerable to changing client requirements, the
 majority of respondents would reject the use of PBC as a method of
 contracting. Nevertheless, PBC may be used under particular conditions,
 where rewards are deemed sufficient to compensate for the additional risk
 to the contractor of undertaking work on the basis of a stream of payments
 paid over the life of a structure depending on the satisfactory
 performance of the building or as part of a private finance initiative. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 691-699 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Performance-based contracting, risk management, private finance initiative, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190601164097 
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Author-X-Name-First: Steve 
Author-X-Name-Last: Donohoe 
Author-Name: Lynn Brooks 
Author-X-Name-First: Lynn 
Author-X-Name-Last: Brooks 
Title: Reflections on construction management procurement following Great Eastern Hotel Company v. John Laing 
Abstract:
  Construction management as a procurement method has been used
 increasingly in the UK construction industry, particularly for complex,
 multidisciplinary project work. Great Eastern Hotel v. John Laing (2005)
 (the 'GEH' case) is the first case to be decided by the courts in England
 in respect of works completed under a construction management agreement
 (CMA) and, as such, sets a precedent for the industry. As a precedent,
 this judgment has implications for construction management as a form of
 procurement and for construction management as a profession. The
 implications arising from the decision in this case pose problems for the
 future construction industry, which are considered here. The consequences
 arising from this decision for the profession of construction management
 and the expected levels of competency of individual construction managers
 are considered. This judgment defines a legal benchmark for construction
 management which hitherto did not exist. Construction management as a form
 of procurement has been viewed as placing the highest proportion of risk
 with the client in the event of problems. The construction management
 company, having no direct contractual link with any of the subcontractors,
 was seen as carrying a relatively low level of risk. Following the
 decision in GEH, the statement that a construction management company
 carries a low level of risk has to be revised. In addition, it is
 submitted that the GEH judgment will act as a driver for change in the
 perception of construction management and its future as a method of
 procurement. Questions are also posed regarding the level of competence of
 the construction manager post GEH. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 701-708 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Construction management, procurement, liability, negligence, 
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Author-Name: Paul Buckingham 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Buckingham 
Title: International process plant contracts for use on other performance-based projects 
Abstract:
  Selecting a contract that is appropriate for the construction work being
 carried out is a crucial part of the construction management process.
 Process plants are performance based, and the industry has developed its
 own conditions of contract to deal with the particular features and
 demands of its projects. This paper looks at the basic differences between
 process plants and traditional building projects, and discusses how these
 differences influence the conditions of contract. In addition to its suite
 of English law contracts, the IChemE has recently launched an
 international lump sum contract that retains the same basic contracting
 philosophy but is suitable for use on international projects. This paper
 analyses some of the key changes introduced into this international
 contract, and suggests that it is suitable for use on a wide range of
 performance-based projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 709-713 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Process, contracts, international, performance, 
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Author-Name: Daniel Alain Dagenais 
Author-X-Name-First: Daniel Alain 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dagenais 
Title: Introduction to good faith in construction contracts 
Abstract:
  Advocating good faith as a key element of construction contracts under a
 'new contract morality', as it has been developed mainly in Canada, this
 paper presents the advantages of an open exchange of information, of an
 adequate way of treating the unavoidable contingencies and of a global
 approach of collaboration between all participants on a construction
 project. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 715-721 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Construction law, contract strategy, collaboration, dispute resolution, good faith, information, morality, 
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Author-Name: Said Boukendour 
Author-X-Name-First: Said 
Author-X-Name-Last: Boukendour 
Title: Preventing post-contractual opportunism by an option to switch from one contract to another 
Abstract:
  This article proposes a pre-emptive mechanism that prevents a
 self-interested contractor from taking benefits resulting from any
 post-contractual opportunism. The mechanism is based on an option to
 switch from one contract to another. The client and the contractor must
 simultaneously enter into two (or more) contracts with an option given to
 the client to decide which one will apply once the work has been
 completed. The client's advantage lies in the power of preventing the
 contractor's opportunistic behaviour. The contractor's advantage lies in
 the possibility to demonstrate good faith. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 723-727 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Contract incompleteness, opportunism, residual rights, transaction costs, construction contracts, switching option, 
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Author-Name: Raufdeen Rameezdeen 
Author-X-Name-First: Raufdeen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rameezdeen 
Author-Name: Chamil Rajapakse 
Author-X-Name-First: Chamil 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rajapakse 
Title: Contract interpretation: the impact of readability 
Abstract:
  The standard form of contract plays a significant role in a construction
 project as it communicates the procedures to be adopted in executing the
 project including the determination of the rights and obligations of
 contracting parties. Hence, an acceptable degree of commonality in
 interpretation of this document by different contracting parties is a
 prerequisite for the smooth functioning of a construction project. The aim
 of this research is to ascertain whether there is a relationship between
 readability of contract clauses and their interpretation. Readability is
 concerned with the complexity of words and sentences of text and it is
 commonly assessed by readability formulas. The survey undertaken for this
 research measured the ability of construction contract clauses having
 different readability values to convey a common understanding to all
 categories of respondents in terms of the degree to which risk was
 apportioned between the client and the contractor. The study reveals that
 there is a relationship between readability and contract interpretation.
 When the readability of the contract document is high, there found to be a
 high degree of commonality in interpretation of the document by different
 readers. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 729-737 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Standard form of contract, contract clauses, readability, risk, interpretation, 
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Author-Name: John Wilson Twyford 
Author-X-Name-First: John Wilson 
Author-X-Name-Last: Twyford 
Title: Additional payments under construction contracts 
Abstract:
  Parties to a construction contract who wish to increase the sum payable
 under the contract face legal problems. Such transactions are manifest in
 a promise by the principal or head contractor to pay more. According to
 traditional contract theory, a promise is not enforceable unless supported
 by consideration, that is, the party making the promise receives something
 tangible in return. The courts have attempted to define circumstances
 where promises that do not strictly comply with this requirement would be
 enforceable. The issue arose in the English Court of Appeal decision of
 Williams v. Roffey Bros & Nicholls; the solution, there proposed, depended
 on the application of subjective tests that are unworkable in the
 construction industry. Equally, the High Court of Australia in Walton
 Stores v. Maher proposed a solution that leaves the parties in doubt as to
 their position. The law as it presently stands is reviewed and the
 recommendation made that the original contract be replaced by one
 confirming the new price. Otherwise the consideration requirement needs to
 be satisfied by a new promise in exchange for the promised additional
 payment. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 739-745 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Contracts, variations, consideration, estoppel, economic duress, 
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Author-Name: Peter Ward 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ward 
Author-Name: William Sher 
Author-X-Name-First: William 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sher 
Author-Name: Rod Gameson 
Author-X-Name-First: Rod 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gameson 
Author-Name: Guillermo Aranda-Mena 
Author-X-Name-First: Guillermo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Aranda-Mena 
Title: Innovative protocols and technologies as a means of complying with the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payments Act 1999 (NSW) Australia 
Abstract:
  The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payments Act
 1999&#x2014;updated 27 November 2003, New South Wales, Australia provides
 a statutory framework which governs compulsory progress payments for those
 who undertake works or provide goods or services as part of a construction
 contract. Respondents to the process are being disadvantaged as a result
 of complying with the Act. Claimants are purported to be taking months to
 prepare detailed and comprehensive payment claims, prior to serving them
 on the respondents, who, under the Act, have limited time to compile a
 detailed payment schedule in response. This research investigates the use
 of two recent innovations that could assist in the administration of the
 process. The first is the Society of Construction Law's Delay and
 Disruption Protocol's model clauses, and the second is the use of
 web-based technology as a project administrative tool. A literature search
 was carried out, together with semi-structured qualitative interviews, to
 determine opinions of their use and effectiveness. Results indicate a
 recognition and appreciation of the likely benefits of transparency,
 efficiency and improved cost effectiveness of the project administrative
 processes, possibly resulting in potential savings and improved cost
 recovery opportunities, with the potential to reduce and/or avoid
 disputes. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 747-763 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Payment, contract administration, documentation, claims, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190601042434 
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Author-Name: Thomas Uher 
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Uher 
Author-Name: Michael Brand 
Author-X-Name-First: Michael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Brand 
Title: A comparative analysis of the operation of 'compulsory rapid adjudication' in New South Wales and New Zealand 
Abstract:
  The purpose of this research was to make a comparative analysis of the
 operation of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment
 Act 1999 (NSW) (the NSW Act) and the Construction Contracts Act 2002 (NZ)
 (the NZ Act). Data were extracted from the NSW and NZ Acts, the NSW
 Department of Commerce and from the published books, reports and articles.
 Under the NSW Act, which is only concerned with payment claim disputes,
 adjudicators' jurisdiction is narrow and timelines for the submission of
 documents and for making an adjudication determination are short.
 Consequently, payment claim disputes are resolved rapidly and
 economically. The NZ Act on the other hand addresses all kinds of
 disputes. The jurisdiction of adjudicators is broad and the period for
 making an adjudication determination is about twice as long as in NSW. One
 of the strengths of the NSW Act is the ability to enter judgment for an
 adjudicated amount by simply filing an adjudication certificate in a
 court. One of the strengths of the NZ Act is in allowing the claimant to
 join the owner of a construction site in an adjudication; the adjudicator
 has a power to determine that the owner, who is an associate of the
 respondent, is jointly and severally liable with the respondent for the
 debt, and can approve of a charging order over the construction site owned
 by the owner. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 765-775 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Australia, construction claims, New Zealand, statutory adjudication, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190601047748 
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Author-Name: Robert Gaitskell 
Author-X-Name-First: Robert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gaitskell 
Title: International statutory adjudication: its development and impact 
Abstract:
  This paper sets out an overview of the development of statutory
 adjudication, noting its origin in the UK and comparing adjudication in
 different jurisdictions, including Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong
 Kong and South Africa. Through appraisal of the statistics of case
 workload referred to different dispute resolution methods, this paper
 considers the impact this procedure has had upon other dispute resolution
 processes. From the UK experience, the adoption of a statutory
 adjudication scheme by any jurisdiction is likely to result in significant
 reductions in most other forms of dispute resolution. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 777-784 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Adjudication, dispute resolution, arbitration, construction, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190701499609 
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Author-Name: Alexander Nissen Qc 
Author-X-Name-First: Alexander Nissen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Qc 
Title: Expert evidence: problems and safeguards 
Abstract:
  This paper examines the role of expert evidence and expert witnesses in
 the resolution of construction disputes. The history of experts in court
 is traced through the cases, including guidelines as to the proper conduct
 of experts. The status and potential liability of an expert is then
 considered, particularly in the context of the recent Court of Appeal in
 Meadow v. General Medical Council [2007] 1 All ER 1. The role of an expert
 as advocate is considered and conclusions drawn as to the key problems
 which arise. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 785-790 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Expert evidence, construction dispute, witness, negligence, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190701499583 
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Author-Name: Issaka Ndekugri 
Author-X-Name-First: Issaka 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ndekugri 
Author-Name: Nigel Smith 
Author-X-Name-First: Nigel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smith 
Author-Name: Will Hughes 
Author-X-Name-First: Will 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hughes 
Title: The engineer under FIDIC's conditions of contract for construction 
Abstract:
  FIDIC has over the years produced standard forms of contracts for the
 international procurement of projects. A source of continuing criticism of
 its Red Book concerns the duality in the traditional role of the engineer
 as the employer's agent and as an independent third party holding the
 balance fairly between the employer and the contractor. In response to
 this and other criticisms FIDIC produced a replacement for it in 1999. The
 role of the engineer under the new Red Book is critically examined in the
 light of relevant case law, expert commentaries and feedback from two
 multidisciplinary workshops with international participation. The
 examination identified three major changes: (1) a duty to act impartially
 has been replaced by a duty to make fair determination of certain matters;
 (2) it is open to parties to allow greater control of the engineer by the
 employer by stating in the appropriate part of the contract powers the
 engineer must not exercise without the employer's approval; (3) there is
 provision for a Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB) to which disputes may be
 referred. Although the duality has not been eliminated completely, the
 contract is structured flexibly enough to support those who wish to
 contract on the basis of the engineer acting solely as the agent of the
 employer. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 791-799 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Contract, Dispute Adjudication Board, engineer, FIDIC, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190701411216 
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Author-Name: Jiayuan Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Jiayuan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Author-Name: Jian Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Jian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Author-Name: Liyuan Huang 
Author-X-Name-First: Liyuan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Huang 
Title: Study on the professional liability insurance system of the supervision engineer in China 
Abstract:
  Although the supervision system has been adopted in the construction
 industry for more than 10 years in China, a professional liability
 insurance system for the supervision engineer has yet to be established.
 The implementation of a professional liability insurance for the
 supervision engineer in China is suggested. The range of issues cover the
 professional liabilities and typical professional faults of the
 supervision engineer, the scope of the insurance liability, exclusions,
 insurance types and the assured. The three premium-rating methods are
 presented. A five-thrust implementation strategy for professional
 liability insurance for the supervision engineer is offered in order to
 overcome the main obstacles. The data applied for the analysis in the
 study were collected from a comprehensive questionnaire survey to the
 Shenzhen-based supervision firms. Selected interviews were conducted to
 supplement the survey data. This study provides a valuable reference for
 further research in examining project supervision practices in other
 construction industries. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 801-810 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Insurance, liability, professional, supervision engineer, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190601139891 
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Author-Name: Ronald William Craig 
Author-X-Name-First: Ronald William 
Author-X-Name-Last: Craig 
Author-Name: Wilson C. Barnes 
Author-X-Name-First: Wilson C. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Barnes 
Title: Professional employees' exposure to risk of negligence claims from the client 
Abstract:
  Construction professionals owe duties of care and skill to clients in
 both contract and tort. Usually the principal or the corporate employer
 takes responsibility for employees' negligence under the principle of
 vicarious liability. But analysis of court judgments from England, New
 Zealand, Hong Kong and Florida (USA) reveals circumstances in which
 professional employees might attract personal liability to the firm's
 client, despite an apparent lack of contractual or tortious relationship
 with that client. Professional employees of unincorporated businesses
 might be more exposed to this risk than employees of incorporated
 businesses. Factors causing professional employees to be uninsured include
 lack of contractual privity between client and employee and absence of
 compelling rules or statutes. Professional employees seem unaware of these
 risks. Increased awareness of these risks could encourage employees to
 take out insurance but clients will resist paying twice to insure the
 negligence of both principal and employee. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 811-819 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Construction law, contract law, negligence, liability, professional, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190600987712 
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Author-Name: David Shiers 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shiers 
Author-Name: Anthony Lavers 
Author-X-Name-First: Anthony 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lavers 
Author-Name: Miles Keeping 
Author-X-Name-First: Miles 
Author-X-Name-Last: Keeping 
Title: Indicators of the impact of environmental factors on UK construction law: developments in the new millennium 
Abstract:
  In examining the impact of environmental issues on construction law,
 recent construction-related legislation and litigation can be seen as
 indicators of the growing importance of specific property-related
 environmental issues. Through reference to relevant literature and law
 reports, several recent legal developments can be identified relating to
 energy production and consumption, water inundation, the physical
 qualities of buildings, excluded materials, noise and disability
 discrimination and, finally, waste disposal and contamination. Recent law
 relating to energy consumption in buildings is evidence of the
 ever-widening set of legal obligations regarding energy efficiency.
 Similarly, recent litigation relating to nuclear waste and wind farms may
 be more typical of future energy cases than those relating to traditional
 fossil fuel production processes. Noise represents another form of
 environmental pollution and has been seen in a number of cases. The impact
 of the built environment on people with disabilities is now recognized in
 Part M of the Building Regulations which places additional disabled access
 requirements on all building owners, landlords, employers and service
 providers. Property professionals, local authorities and statutory
 authorities need, more than ever before, to be aware of their current
 legal obligations while remaining constrained by resource and financial
 management regulation. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 821-829 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Construction law, liability, environment, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190601145278 
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Author-Name: Li-Chung Chao 
Author-X-Name-First: Li-Chung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chao 
Author-Name: Chang-Nan Liou 
Author-X-Name-First: Chang-Nan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liou 
Title: Risk-minimizing approach to bid-cutting limit determination 
Abstract:
  Intense price competition is quite common in the construction industry.
 In many markets, contractors have to cut their bids to compete, giving
 priority to winning enough contracts to sustain normal operation, and it
 is common to see a winning bid close to the expected project cost. While
 cutting bids not only gives up profits but also undoubtedly increases the
 risk of making a loss, the behaviour of contractors in intense competition
 is difficult to explain by existing academic bidding models. An approach
 to determining the lower limit of the bid for a project is proposed based
 on minimization of the overall loss risk defined by a probabilistic model.
 The approach can be used to prevent arbitrary over-cuts in final bid
 decision where price competition is intense. Factors influencing the
 suggested bid-cutting limit for a project are analysed. An illustrative
 example using real case data is provided. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 835-843 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Bidding, estimating, probability, Monte Carlo simulation, risk analysis, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190701393018 
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Author-Name: Chen-Yu Chang 
Author-X-Name-First: Chen-Yu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chang 
Author-Name: Graham Ive 
Author-X-Name-First: Graham 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ive 
Title: Reversal of bargaining power in construction projects: meaning, existence and implications 
Abstract:
  Reversal of bargaining power arising from asset specificity is important
 for the understanding of hold-up problems. Various types of asset
 specificity have been identified in different transaction contexts, but a
 previously unidentified or unnamed type is developed here: process
 specificity. Numerous widely used financial and contractual preventive
 measures in construction practice can be justified as responses to this
 problem of process specificity. These include bonds and retentions.
 However, these measures have limitations. Specifically, the client-led
 change orders cannot be completely averted and when they occur, the
 pricing of additional work largely relies on negotiation, implying that
 bargaining power determines the result. Consequently, the hold-up problem
 remains a managerial issue. To mitigate this problem, clients should
 choose a procurement system by aligning project attributes with the
 procurement system characteristics. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 845-855 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Bargaining power, transaction cost, opportunism, asset specificity, procurement, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190601164113 
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Author-Name: Ingeborg Knauseder 
Author-X-Name-First: Ingeborg 
Author-X-Name-Last: Knauseder 
Author-Name: Per-Erik Josephson 
Author-X-Name-First: Per-Erik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Josephson 
Author-Name: Alexander Styhre 
Author-X-Name-First: Alexander 
Author-X-Name-Last: Styhre 
Title: Learning approaches for housing, service and infrastructure project organizations 
Abstract:
  Capturing and sharing experiences that may be applicable in several
 projects is generally recognized as a way of enhancing the performance of
 construction projects. Several studies have reported difficulties in
 applying learning approaches that could be applicable for a wide range of
 projects. The learning behaviour in three types of construction project:
 housing, service and infrastructure, is examined by the means of a
 questionnaire study including 51 construction projects and more than 800
 responses from clients, designers, contractors' managers, contractors'
 workers and subcontractors. The effects of leadership, openness and
 influence are considered. Based on a factor analysis, three approaches to
 learning were identified: organizing for learning, experimenting and
 networking. While housing project organizations do not demonstrate any
 specific preferences, service project organizations show a focus on
 networking and infrastructure project organizations show the highest
 interest in experimenting. On the basis of these results it can be
 concluded that learning approaches are dependent on the type of project.
 Thus adopting different learning approaches for different types of
 construction project seems to be a more relevant strategy than
 implementing a 'one size fits all' learning approach for all construction
 project organizations. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 857-867 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Organizational learning, questionnaire, leadership, 
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Author-Name: Iain Cameron 
Author-X-Name-First: Iain 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cameron 
Author-Name: Roy Duff 
Author-X-Name-First: Roy 
Author-X-Name-Last: Duff 
Title: Use of performance measurement and goal setting to improve construction managers' focus on health and safety 
Abstract:
  Previous attempts to use goal setting and feedback to improve safety
 behaviour on construction sites have focused on operatives, but recognized
 management commitment as essential for success. This research addressed
 two problems: validly and reliably measuring the safety performance of
 construction managers; and motivating managers to improve their safety
 performance. A measure of management safety performance was developed,
 covering seven items: induction training; toolbox talk training; safety
 committees; subcontractor safety; maintenance of safety records; safety
 manager actions and safety consideration (interaction, communication and
 worker engagement). This was used on a case study site to improve
 motivation of the management team. During an intervention, using monthly
 feedback and goal-setting techniques, their performance improved from 49%
 to 82% of maximum expected performance. The results demonstrate that a
 valid and reliable measure of management safety performance is practicable
 and support the proposition that goal setting can improve management
 safety performance in the construction industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 869-881 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Behavioural safety, feedback, goal setting, organizational behaviour, organizational psychology, safety, 
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Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hudak 
Author-Name: Mark Maxwell 
Author-X-Name-First: Mark 
Author-X-Name-Last: Maxwell 
Title: A macro approach to estimating correlated random variables in engineering production projects 
Abstract:
  An important consideration in cost risk analysis is the amount of
 correlation between different cost elements. If correlation is ignored,
 both the probability and magnitude of costs overruns could be
 significantly underestimated. The two major difficulties in implementing
 correlation addressed are estimating correlation coefficients and
 providing an accurate theoretical risk analysis approach to account for
 these correlations. Since detailed correlation data are often difficult or
 impossible to obtain, an intuitive approach is proposed, which estimates
 correlations for cost estimates relative to several underlying macro
 factors. The correlation matrix obtained by this method is positive
 semi-definite and a case study based upon three macro factors is given.
 The cost risk distributions are computed and compared using the beta fit
 model and two other more complicated models. This study shows negligible
 differences in cost risk dollars when computed by the various models. This
 method of using macro factors to estimate correlation coefficients can
 account for significant additional cost risk dollars while not requiring
 external correlation data. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 883-892 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Cost analysis, risk analysis, correlation, simulation, project management, 
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Author-Name: Per Erik Eriksson 
Author-X-Name-First: Per Erik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Eriksson 
Author-Name: Ossi Pesamaa 
Author-X-Name-First: Ossi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pesamaa 
Title: Modelling procurement effects on cooperation 
Abstract:
  Cooperative arrangements, such as partnering, have received increased
 interest in recent years. Several studies show however that cooperative
 relationships are not easily achieved in construction. Implementation of
 cooperative relationships requires changes in several elements of the
 traditional procurement procedures. The purpose of this paper is therefore
 to propose and test a sequential model regarding clients' cooperative
 procurement procedures. We especially ask: what elements in clients'
 procurement procedures facilitate the establishment of cooperation and
 trust in their relationships with contractors? The model was tested
 through structural equation modelling. The empirical data required for the
 test were collected through a survey responded to by 87 Swedish
 professional construction clients. The empirical results show that
 cooperative procurement procedures are triggered by clients' wish to
 involve contractors early in specification, which has a simultaneous
 effect on procedures regarding bid invitation and compensation.
 Furthermore, these simultaneous effects breed a certain kind of partner
 selection based on task-related attributes, which also has a direct
 positive effect on trust and above all on cooperation in client-contractor
 relationships. Besides these implications from the model, the improvement
 of measurements for future modelling is discussed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 893-901 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Cooperation, partnering, procurement, SEM, 
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Author-Name: Alan Griffith 
Author-X-Name-First: Alan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Griffith 
Title: Key considerations for delivering best value in the small building works portfolio of large client organizations 
Abstract:
  Many large organizations own and occupy extensive, complex and varied
 property estates, which are essential to their business. Continued
 reliance on these resources often requires considerable annual expenditure
 on maintenance, alterations, refurbishment and small-scale new building
 works. Such activities form the category small building works, a
 sub-sector of the UK construction industry which currently approximates to
 &#xa3;11 billion, or 20% of annual total output. The delivery of best
 value in the management of small building works, in the context of an
 organization with a large property portfolio, is important to the
 business. Studies into small building works conducted over the past 15
 years have been synthesized and augmented to highlight the key
 considerations for ensuring best value in small building works. The
 delivery of best value requires a comprehensive understanding of the
 proposed works themselves and then the potential impact of those works
 upon the property portfolio, and all within the context of the
 organization's business activities. Clients need to establish first, an
 effective procurement approach and second, an effective operational
 approach. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 903-909 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Procurement, property estates, operations, small building works, workload management, 
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Author-Name: S. Thomas Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: S. Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Author-Name: Yoki Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: Yoki 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Title: Payment and audit mechanisms for non private-funded PPP-based infrastructure maintenance projects 
Abstract:
  The introduction of a non private-funded public-private partnerships
 (PPP) approach to the maintenance and operation of infrastructure
 facilities necessitates an equitable performance standard, a sensible
 penalty mechanism and a credible auditing system. Yet, with limited
 research on this type of scheme, it is not clear whether the payment and
 audit mechanisms can adequately gauge the performance of private partners
 and truly reflect the quality of service provided in their payment. The
 question is whether the reliability of the payment reduction and auditing
 mechanisms pertinent to the non-private funded PPP infrastructure
 maintenance can be systematically verified. With reference to a case study
 in Hong Kong, field data have been collected and tested according to the
 sensitivity analysis and level of confidence. The results indicate that
 the level of payment reduction due to poor performance is fair and the
 audit frequency is adequate to reflect the overall performance of the
 service provider. The approaches adopted in this research should provide
 an objective basis for public and private partners to formulate a mutually
 acceptable and effective mechanism for non private-funded PPP
 infrastructure maintenance contracts. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 915-923 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Public-private partnerships, infrastructure facilities, maintenance, performance-based payment, auditing, 
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Author-Name: Dussadee Satirasetthavee 
Author-X-Name-First: Dussadee 
Author-X-Name-Last: Satirasetthavee 
Author-Name: Pannapa Herabat 
Author-X-Name-First: Pannapa 
Author-X-Name-Last: Herabat 
Title: Integration of the component of financial statement in highway maintenance planning 
Abstract:
  Highway agencies attempt to apply efficient accounting systems to help
 improve the transparency of their budget allocation and their overall
 performance. The accrual accounting system has been adopted to substitute
 the cash accounting system by many central governments around the world.
 The system reports transactions of economic value changes rather than when
 cash movements are made. The asset value and its depreciation determined
 by the accrual accounting system illustrate the total amount of economic
 value owned by an agency and the consumption of the future economic
 benefits for an asset. The age-based depreciation approach, which is a
 traditional approach, is applied to determine the depreciation of an asset
 based on the defined useful life and the straight-line depreciation
 method. The advantage of this approach is its simplicity and its ability
 to support the long-term asset management system. The condition-based
 depreciation is recommended as an alternative approach since the actual
 condition of an asset can reflect its depreciation. The depreciation of an
 asset based on the condition-based approach is suitable for single-year
 maintenance planning since the executives cannot estimate the required
 budget for replacing or preserving of an asset in the long-term period.
 This research focuses on developing the new depreciation approach by
 integrating the age-based and the condition-based depreciation approaches
 in order to strategically plan long-term highway maintenance and to enable
 the actual condition of an asset to be reflected. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 925-936 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Asset management, accountability, maintenance, highway, 
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Author-Name: Zhikun Ding 
Author-X-Name-First: Zhikun 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ding 
Author-Name: Fungfai Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: Fungfai 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Author-Name: Qiying Cai 
Author-X-Name-First: Qiying 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cai 
Title: Personal constructs affecting interpersonal trust and willingness to share knowledge between architects in project design teams 
Abstract:
  Architectural design is a knowledge-intensive activity. However,
 architects are not always willing to share their knowledge with their team
 members. Based on a literature review and in-depth interviews, this
 research identifies and validates factors as well as the underlying
 personal constructs that influence architects' interpersonal trust and
 willingness to share their knowledge in project design teams in China. The
 results of triangulation data analysis show that there are four factors
 affecting both interpersonal trust and willingness to share knowledge,
 i.e. 'team member's attitude towards work', 'team member's ability with
 regard to work', 'team member's personality' and 'team member's social
 interaction'. Contrary to previous findings, interpersonal trust is not
 identified as an individual factor influencing willingness to share
 knowledge. The personal constructs underlying each factor e.g. 'hard
 working-lazy when working', etc. are summarized and can be employed as
 measurement scales in designing future quantitative research, i.e. the
 explanatory study. Moreover, the identified personal constructs provide
 directions for the management in architectural design institutes to
 encourage knowledge sharing behaviour among architects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 937-950 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Knowledge management, interpersonal trust, personal construct theory, knowledge sharing, full grid technique, 
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Author-Name: Kwabena Asomanin Anaman 
Author-X-Name-First: Kwabena Asomanin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Anaman 
Author-Name: Charity Osei-Amponsah 
Author-X-Name-First: Charity 
Author-X-Name-Last: Osei-Amponsah 
Title: Analysis of the causality links between the growth of the construction industry and the growth of the macro-economy in Ghana 
Abstract:
  A vibrant construction industry in a developing country, that mobilizes
 human and local material resources in the development and maintenance of
 buildings, housing and physical infrastructure, is an important means to
 promote increased local employment and accelerate economic growth. Ghana,
 a country of about 22 million people, currently has one of the fastest
 growing economies in West Africa. The Government of Ghana (GOG) has
 recently set a target of annual economic growth rate of 8% and above, up
 from annual growth rates of 5-6% in the past five years (2001-05). It
 intends to use the agricultural sector as the major vehicle for achieving
 such high growth rates in order for the country to reach the status of a
 middle income country by 2015. Surprisingly, the construction industry was
 left out from the list of major growth drivers of the economy. We contend
 that with the construction industry currently making up the third largest
 sector of the economy, special attention should be given to this industry
 as one of the main drivers of economic growth in Ghana. Therefore we
 conducted a study to analyse the causality links between the growth in the
 construction industry and the growth in the macro-economy of Ghana,
 measured by the gross domestic product (GDP), to ascertain whether the
 construction industry can be used to lead the entire economy on a growth
 path. The analysis was based on a simple Granger causality test using time
 series data from 1968 to 2004. We showed that growth in the construction
 industry Granger-caused growth in GDP, with a three-year lag. The
 construction industry needs to be considered as one of the major drivers
 of economic growth in Ghana. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 951-961 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Construction industry, gross domestic product, economic growth, Ghana, Granger causality test, West Africa, 
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Author-Name: Jay Na Lim 
Author-X-Name-First: Jay Na 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lim 
Author-Name: George Ofori 
Author-X-Name-First: George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ofori 
Title: Classification of innovation for strategic decision making in construction businesses 
Abstract:
  Innovations in construction may be classified in several different ways.
 To encourage construction firms in Singapore to innovate, a practical
 approach is provided for the classification of innovations, in order to
 guide construction firms in their development of innovation strategies. A
 qualitative systems model, portraying the innovation behaviour of
 contractors, is developed and validated through Pearson correlation
 analysis and interviews. From interviews with 21 construction
 practitioners, the profit maximization goals of construction firms are
 shown to be a major driving force of innovation. Construction innovation
 should be classified in accordance with the types of benefits and returns
 that emerge from them, which makes the investment of money and effort in
 innovation worthwhile. Three classes of innovations were identified:
 innovations that consumers are willing to pay for; innovations that reduce
 contractors' construction costs; and innovations that encompass intangible
 benefits, thus providing contractors with competitive advantage. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 963-978 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Willingness to pay, profit maximization, innovation, systems thinking, 
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Author-Name: John Alfred Rooke 
Author-X-Name-First: John Alfred 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rooke 
Author-Name: Mike Kagioglou 
Author-X-Name-First: Mike 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kagioglou 
Title: Criteria for evaluating research: the unique adequacy requirement of methods 
Abstract:
  The Unique Adequacy requirement of methods (UA) is proposed as a means of
 evaluating research in construction management. UA addresses the problems
 stemming from the significance of conscious action in constituting human
 organization. These may be summarized as: first, that objectivity is a
 problematic concept in such studies; second, that the determination of
 meaning is their primary goal; and third, that formal procedures, whether
 as methods of research or explanation, have significant limitations. The
 UA requirement has two forms: the weak form demands that the researcher is
 competent in the research setting; the strong form, that research reports
 use only concepts originating within the research setting. The
 consequences of applying these criteria are explored with reference to
 recent research reports in construction management, including: a
 questionnaire survey of cultural difference; an exercise in grounded
 theorizing; a case study of the implementation of a quality management
 initiative. It is concluded that the UA requirement is a viable tool for
 evaluating and guiding research. Emphasis is placed on the importance of
 maintaining a principled distinction between empirical research and theory
 building. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 979-987 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Research methods, methodology, culture, grounded theory, total quality management, 
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Author-Name: Roger Flanagan 
Author-X-Name-First: Roger 
Author-X-Name-Last: Flanagan 
Author-Name: Weisheng Lu 
Author-X-Name-First: Weisheng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lu 
Author-Name: Liyin Shen 
Author-X-Name-First: Liyin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shen 
Author-Name: Carol Jewell 
Author-X-Name-First: Carol 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jewell 
Title: Competitiveness in construction: a critical review of research 
Abstract:
  Since its popularization in the 1980s, competitiveness has received close
 attention from practitioners and researchers across a wide range of
 industries. In the construction sector, many works on competitiveness have
 also been published. So far, however, there seems to be no comprehensive
 review to summarize and critique existing research on competitiveness in
 construction. This research, therefore, reviews the extant literature from
 four aspects: concept of competitiveness, competitiveness research at the
 construction industry level, competitiveness research at the firm level,
 and competitiveness research at the project level. The review presents the
 state-of-the-art development of competitiveness research in construction,
 identifies the research gaps, and proposes new directions for further
 studies. Further research is recommended to validate previous studies in
 construction practices, identify the mechanisms that encourage mutual
 enhancement of competitiveness at different levels, and how to achieve its
 sustainability by embracing new management and/or economics techniques. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 989-1000 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Competitiveness, competitive advantage, critical review, construction sector, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190701258039 
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Author-Name: Abdul-Rashid Abdul-Aziz 
Author-X-Name-First: Abdul-Rashid 
Author-X-Name-Last: Abdul-Aziz 
Author-Name: Mastura Jaafar 
Author-X-Name-First: Mastura 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jaafar 
Author-Name: Abdul Aziz Hussin 
Author-X-Name-First: Abdul Aziz 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hussin 
Title: Are government-linked construction companies in Malaysia still valid? The indigenous contractors' perspective 
Abstract:
  Despite privatization, many government-linked companies (GLCs) still
 continue to operate in Malaysia. Many have objectives that include the
 redressing of ethnic economic imbalance. Government-linked construction
 companies (GLCCs) were created within these larger public groups. A study
 was conducted to explore whether the GLCCs are still valid in Malaysia's
 present construction industry scenario, and if not, what actions should be
 taken in respect of them. Four aspects (i.e. social obligation,
 competitiveness, efficiency and income generation) were looked into. To
 answer the research questions, the viewpoints of 'A' Class bumiputera
 contractors were solicited which were then investigated on four GLCCs,
 three belonging to state economic development corporations (SEDCs) and one
 to a land development agency (LDA). The exploratory study found that three
 case study GLCCs have limited public value. This paper concludes by
 recommending changes that should be made to them. There is much that
 policy makers in developing countries with GLCCs can learn from the
 Malaysian experience. At the very least, it underscores the need to assess
 their raison d'etre periodically. This study also hopes to encourage other
 scholars to look into a much under-researched area&#x2014;that of a
 particular set of actors commonly created to promote local construction
 industry development. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1009-1019 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Government-linked construction companies, Malaysia, 
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Author-Name: Lim Jay Na 
Author-X-Name-First: Lim Jay 
Author-X-Name-Last: Na 
Author-Name: George Ofori 
Author-X-Name-First: George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ofori 
Author-Name: Florence Yean Yng Ling 
Author-X-Name-First: Florence Yean Yng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ling 
Author-Name: Goh Bee Hua 
Author-X-Name-First: Goh Bee 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hua 
Title: Role of national institutions in promoting innovation by contractors in Singapore 
Abstract:
  The complexity of the relationships among the government, national
 institutions and enterprises often hinders efforts to understand the
 effectiveness of national institutions in encouraging contractors to
 innovate. The role of national institutions in stimulating innovation is
 investigated, with a focus on construction firms in Singapore. A
 qualitative systems model portraying the role of national institutions in
 the construction industry is developed and validated through statistical
 analysis and interviews. Technological advance from national institutions
 that cultivates a competitive environment is able to stimulate a direct
 increase in construction innovation, and develop industry clusters that
 enhance the contractors' research capabilities. The primary policy
 recommendation is that a national body that unifies various institutions
 and parties within the construction sector should be established to
 spearhead an integrated and focused research agenda for the construction
 industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1021-1039 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Systems thinking, innovation, national institutions, policy, 
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Author-Name: Li-Ren Yang 
Author-X-Name-First: Li-Ren 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yang 
Title: Exploring the links between technology usage and project outcomes 
Abstract:
  Ninety-eight capital facility projects from across Taiwan have been
 assessed on the issue of technology usage at the work function level and
 overall project cost and schedule success. The links between technology
 utilization and project success are explored in detail. Identification of
 project performance-leveraging work functions is employed as a way to gain
 greater understanding of the connection between technology usage and
 project performance. In addition, work function characteristics (WFCs) are
 investigated as an additional basis for gaining deeper insights into how
 technology usage may impact on project success. The analyses suggest that
 degrees of technology used in executing the project performance-leveraging
 work functions may have a significant impact on project cost or schedule
 performance. The results also indicate that information and data-intensive
 and management-related WFCs can positively influence project cost and
 schedule success. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1041-1051 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Cost, project, scheduling, technological change, technology management, 
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Author-Name: Yamuna Kaluarachchi 
Author-X-Name-First: Yamuna 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kaluarachchi 
Author-Name: Keith Jones 
Author-X-Name-First: Keith 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jones 
Title: Monitoring of a strategic partnering process: the Amphion experience 
Abstract:
  Amphion Consortium was formed with the membership of a number of
 registered social landlords as an initiative in implementing the Egan
 agenda which championed long-term successful partnering as a mechanism for
 achieving radical change in the construction industry. This was an
 opportunity to monitor and record the performance of 12 housing
 development projects and the roles played by a complex team network in
 contributing to an innovative partnering agreement. Relevant KPIs,
 benchmarks, a data collection and site monitoring system were developed. A
 range of workshops, questionnaire surveys, detailed interviews with key
 project personnel, examination of site meeting notes and feedback reviews
 were undertaken as research tools to gather data. An attempt was made to
 identify the softer, qualitative issues that are difficult to grapple with
 normal numerical data collection methods. A number of takeover bids within
 a short space of time had a substantial effect on the consortium as well
 as the research project. Mutual trust, effective communication, a changed
 mindset from all parties, the quality of the services and commitment of
 all stakeholders seem to be the key factors that contribute to a
 successful strategic partnering process. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1053-1061 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Strategic partnering, social housing, key performance indicators, Amphion, procurement, 
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Author-Name: Mei-Yung Leung 
Author-X-Name-First: Mei-Yung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leung 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Author-Name: Yee Shan Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Yee Shan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Title: Subjective and objective stress in construction cost estimation 
Abstract:
  Cost estimators play an important role in an organization, as they
 produce most predictions of probable final construction cost. Since both
 under- and overestimates can be costly, attention should be paid to the
 estimating tasks. People involved are therefore likely to experience a
 considerable amount of mental and emotional stress as a result of
 inaccurate estimation. The types of stress can be divided into objective
 stress (OS), subjective stress (SS) and emotional exhaustion (EE). The
 research described in this paper examined the relationships between OS,
 SS, EE and stressors based on a survey of construction cost estimation
 personnel. T-tests, factor analyses, correlation analyses and regression
 analyses were applied to identify differences between the professional
 estimators and other personnel, and the types of stress endured. The
 results indicate that the stress levels of both the professional
 estimators and other personnel are similar, with OS being significantly
 higher than SS, which is in turn significantly higher than EE. For
 professional estimators, increased levels of OS were found to be mainly
 associated with lack of autonomy and unfair reward and treatment.
 Increased SS and EE, on the other hand, appeared to be a function of
 relationship conflict, work underload, lack of feedback, lack of autonomy
 and unfair reward and treatment. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1063-1075 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Cost estimator, emotional exhaustion, objective stress, subjective stress, stress, stressors, 
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Author-Name: John Alfred Rooke 
Author-X-Name-First: John Alfred 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rooke 
Author-Name: Lauri Koskela 
Author-X-Name-First: Lauri 
Author-X-Name-Last: Koskela 
Author-Name: David Seymour 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Seymour 
Title: Producing things or production flows? Ontological assumptions in the thinking of managers and professionals in construction 
Abstract:
  New approaches to production management can be conceptualized as treating
 production as flow rather than transformation. These alternatives can in
 turn be regarded as reflecting opposing ontological positions, holding
 respectively that reality is constituted of temporal process, or atemporal
 substance. The new production philosophy thus arguably represents a
 process ontology radically different from the atemporal metaphysics
 underlying conventional methods and theories. Moreover, research in
 physics education has identified the disjunction between ontological
 categories of 'substance' and 'process' as a particularly acute barrier to
 understanding process phenomena. Studies are presented which demonstrate
 the possibility of specifying and classifying mental models, with regard
 to two important management solutions in construction. Thus, procedures
 typically adopted in quantity surveying and the implementation of
 structural engineering design are examined. Methods of measurement used in
 quantity surveying are designed to account primarily for physical, rather
 than temporal properties. In design, the emphasis is on representing
 properties of finished structures, rather than the construction processes.
 The process is then managed by treating the design and its execution as
 separate products. It is argued here that alternative, more effective
 management solutions are derived from a process ontology. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1077-1085 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Decision making, indexicality, learning, lean construction, management theory, metaphysics, ontological categories, 
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Author-Name: Sarel Lavy 
Author-X-Name-First: Sarel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lavy 
Author-Name: Igal Shohet 
Author-X-Name-First: Igal 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shohet 
Title: On the effect of service life conditions on the maintenance costs of healthcare facilities 
Abstract:
  Global competitiveness and increasing performance requirements have
 placed facilities management (FM) under constraints of limited resources,
 particularly in non-core aspects of facilities, such as maintenance and
 operations. The hypothesis applied in this research is that the actual
 service life of buildings, their occupancy and their ambient environmental
 conditions affect the required maintenance resources of these facilities.
 The objective was to develop a facility coefficient aiming to adjust the
 allocation of maintenance resources to prevailing service conditions in
 healthcare facilities. The research uses deterioration patterns and
 predicted service lives of building components and systems under moderate,
 standard and intensive occupancy and under two categories of environment:
 marine and inland. In total, five configurations combining occupancy and
 environmental conditions were investigated through simulations and
 compared to a reference configuration defined as standard occupancy and
 inland environment along with a building designed service life of 75
 years. The findings of the simulations show that maintenance resources in
 healthcare facilities vary between -9% and +18% of the standard
 configuration. The simulation results can be used for reliable allocation
 of resources for maintenance of healthcare facilities. Findings can be
 adapted for residential, office, public and educational facilities. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1087-1098 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Facilities management, healthcare, maintenance, occupancy, service conditions, 
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Author-Name: David Keel 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Keel 
Title: Letter to the editor 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1103-1105 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190701670340 
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Author-Name: Zhikun Ding 
Author-X-Name-First: Zhikun 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ding 
Author-Name: Fungfai Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: Fungfai 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Title: Reliability and validity of the Chinese version of McAllister's trust scale 
Abstract:
  While most trust scales have their original versions in English, few
 attempts have been made to study the reliability and validity of their
 translated versions. Among the trust scales available in the literature,
 McAllister's cognition- and affect-based trust scale is a self-rating
 scale, developed to test the trust relationship between managers and
 professionals. It is translated into Chinese with
 translation/back-translation technique and used in a survey among
 architects in Mainland China to measure interpersonal trust in a design
 team. Reliability analysis shows that Cronbach alphas for cognition-based
 and affect-based trust are found to be high (0.803 and 0.841
 respectively). First-order and second-order confirmatory factor analysis
 with Amos 6.0 are conducted to test the validity of the two-dimensional
 structure. Structural equation modelling method is used to test the
 nomological validity of the translated trust scale with respect to
 architects' willingness to share knowledge in a design team. Findings
 suggest that the two-dimensional structure of the McAllister's trust scale
 can be applied to Chinese architects. Moreover, the cognition- and
 affect-based trust scale could be used in a more general context. The
 positive relationship between the two-dimensional trust and architects'
 willingness to share knowledge is also confirmed, which substantiates the
 nomological validity of the translated trust scale. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1107-1117 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Trust, scale, translation, confirmatory factor analysis, architect, 
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Author-Name: Kevin Simmons 
Author-X-Name-First: Kevin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Simmons 
Author-Name: Daniel Sutter 
Author-X-Name-First: Daniel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sutter 
Title: Tornado shelters and the housing market 
Abstract:
  Mitigation against natural hazards often involves long-lived, immobile
 investments. Home owners must be able to capture the present value of
 future benefits to equate the private and societal return on mitigation.
 The capitalization of mitigation into home prices thus is crucial for home
 owners to have a proper incentive for mitigation. We investigate the
 existence of a premium for tornado shelters using home sales in Oklahoma
 City, where the deadly tornado outbreak of 3 May 1999 and the Oklahoma
 Saferoom Initiative increased public awareness of tornado shelters. We
 find that a shelter increases the sale price of a home by 3.5% to 4% or
 approximately $4200 given the mean price of homes sold in 2005. The
 magnitude of the premium is plausible given that shelters retail for
 $2500-$3000 installed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1119-1126 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Natural disasters, prices, tornado shelters, mitigation, multiple regression, 
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Author-Name: Chi Ming Tam 
Author-X-Name-First: Chi Ming 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tam 
Author-Name: Thomas Tong 
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tong 
Author-Name: Bill Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: Bill 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Title: An integrated system for earthmoving planning 
Abstract:
  In earthmoving operations, there are a number of activities that need to
 be considered; for example, path identification, plant selection,
 assessing the compatibility of the paths and the plants so selected, cost
 and productivity comparison of alternatives, safety and environmental
 considerations, etc. The traditional approach to this problem by heuristic
 rules generated from the experience of planners cannot guarantee an
 optimal solution. Hence, a scientific method is proposed to automate the
 earthmoving planning by integrating: (1) a path-finding algorithm; (2) a
 plant selection system; (3) application of extenics theory to address the
 compatibility; and (4) the use of genetic algorithms to optimize the
 alternatives in terms of costs, productivity, safety and environmental
 considerations. The integrated system is illustrated step by step using a
 genuine construction project as an example. The result demonstrates the
 effectiveness of the system in automating the earthmoving planning
 exercise. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1127-1137 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Automation, earthworks, extenics theory, integrated system, genetic algorithms, 
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Author-Name: Jiukun Dai 
Author-X-Name-First: Jiukun 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dai 
Author-Name: Paul Goodrum 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Goodrum 
Author-Name: William Maloney 
Author-X-Name-First: William 
Author-X-Name-Last: Maloney 
Title: Analysis of craft workers' and foremen's perceptions of the factors affecting construction labour productivity 
Abstract:
  Extensive studies have been conducted to examine the factors affecting
 construction productivity, but efforts have rarely been made to obtain
 craft workers' input. A survey was administered to 1996 craft workers
 throughout the US to quantify the workforce's perspective of construction
 labour productivity. Specifically, the survey measured the impact of 83
 productivity factors, which had been identified through 18 focus group
 sessions with craft workers and their immediate supervisors on jobsites
 located throughout the US. Craft workers provide detailed insight into the
 factors affecting their daily productivity, and most of the adversarial
 factors affecting construction labour productivity can be addressed by
 jobsite management teams. The major findings indicated that craft workers
 and foremen share a general perception of the factors impacting on
 construction productivity; however, differences do exist. Specifically,
 foremen reported factors related to project management and engineering
 drawings having a more severe impact on their productivity compared to
 craft workers, and craft workers reported factors related to construction
 materials as having a more severe impact. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1139-1152 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Labour productivity, workforce, site management, USA, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190701598681 
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Author-Name: Patricia Tzortzopoulos 
Author-X-Name-First: Patricia 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tzortzopoulos 
Author-Name: Martin Sexton 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sexton 
Title: An investigation on the implementation of product development process models in construction companies 
Abstract:
  Process models have been developed by academia and industry to enhance
 design and construction activities. However, effective and widespread
 adoption and use of such models in practice has been limited. This
 research investigated the dynamics of product development process (PDP)
 models implementation in construction companies. Four case studies were
 undertaken, and key findings emphasize the need to consider the design and
 implementation of PDP models in an integrated fashion within the
 organizational context in which it takes place; and the need for a shift
 in the role of PDP models from a rational 'planning and control'
 perspective to a softer 'learning' approach. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1153-1164 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Product development process, process modelling, implementation, construction companies, 
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Author-Name: Ilknur Akiner 
Author-X-Name-First: Ilknur 
Author-X-Name-Last: Akiner 
Author-Name: Wilco Tijhuis 
Author-X-Name-First: Wilco 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tijhuis 
Title: Work goal orientation of construction professionals in Turkey: comparison of architects and civil engineers 
Abstract:
  The construction industry is a significant part of the global economy,
 affected by and affecting all dynamics of global competition. However,
 there seems to have been a limited amount of research conducted on
 differences between countries through the construction industry's culture.
 Such comparisons are crucial to identify the cultural factors that are
 likely to influence the competitive advantage of the Turkish construction
 industry at both domestic and international levels. Cultural similarities
 and differences in work goal orientation are compared between selected
 groups of professionals in the Turkish construction industry. We aim to
 provide information on the work goals of both civil engineers and
 architects involved with the construction sector in terms of occupation,
 gender and age, respectively. Hofstede's VSM question form was used to
 establish cultural profiles of the participants. The cultural dimensions
 of architects and civil engineers provide a sample picture of Turkish
 construction industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1165-1175 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Culture, occupational culture, Turkey, work goals, professionals, 
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Author-Name: Kamardeen Imriyas 
Author-X-Name-First: Kamardeen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Imriyas 
Author-Name: Low Sui Pheng 
Author-X-Name-First: Low Sui 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pheng 
Author-Name: Evelyn Ai-Lin Teo 
Author-X-Name-First: Evelyn Ai-Lin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Teo 
Title: A fuzzy knowledge-based system for premium rating of workers' compensation insurance for building projects 
Abstract:
  Occupational injuries and fatalities are rampant in construction. The
 significance of the workers' compensation insurance (WCI) is immeasurable
 in safeguarding the interests of construction workers and contractors.
 From the insurers' perspective, the commitment under this insurance is
 extremely broad; there are no exclusions and a maximum limit on their
 liability. Thus, insurers must accomplish rigorous risk and market
 assessments to decide optimal premiums for construction projects. The
 conventional experience rating approach of premium rating has been proven
 ineffective for construction applications. Based on the findings of a
 literature review and an interview questionnaire survey, a new WCI premium
 rating model was developed for building projects. A hybrid of interviews
 and past workers' compensation claims data analysis was adopted to develop
 the conceptual model of a fuzzy knowledge-based system (KBS) to automate
 the proposed model. It was then prototyped, and verified with Turing
 tests. The proposed model and its fuzzy KBS advocate real time structured
 assessments of project hazards, safety, market condition and insurers'
 internal factors for premium rating. They also establish an effective risk
 control strategy via a well-structured incentive system for contractors
 and clients. Their implementation in the general insurance industry can
 facilitate accident control in the construction industry, thereby
 minimizing insurers' financial risks. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1177-1195 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Occupational health and safety, insurance, fuzzy logic, knowledge-based system, 
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Author-Name: Christopher Gorse 
Author-X-Name-First: Christopher 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gorse 
Author-Name: Stephen Emmitt 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Emmitt 
Title: Communication behaviour during management and design team meetings: a comparison of group interaction 
Abstract:
  Although a few studies have investigated the communication behaviour of
 construction professionals this research represents the first attempt to
 model the construction team's interaction in live project meetings. Using
 the established Bales interaction process analysis (IPA) method, both task
 and relational interaction were recorded and a model of group
 communication was produced. A total of 36 meetings were observed from 10
 construction projects and the data aggregated to provide a single profile
 of the groups' interaction. The construction meetings' interaction is
 compared to previous research undertaken in other contexts. Differences
 were found between the interaction patterns of work, social and academic
 groups. Typical of the interaction previously observed in work groups, the
 participants in construction meetings use high levels of task-based
 interaction and low levels of socio-emotional interaction. The adversarial
 environment often associated with construction was not found, indeed the
 level of negative emotion and critical discussion was so low that it could
 be suggested that problems may pass unchallenged. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1197-1213 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Communication, group dynamics, design, management, teams, 
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Author-Name: John Yeung 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yeung 
Author-Name: Albert Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Albert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Author-Name: Daniel Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Daniel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Author-Name: Leong Kwan Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Leong Kwan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Title: Development of a partnering performance index (PPI) for construction projects in Hong Kong: a Delphi study 
Abstract:
  Over the past decade, research studies on benefits, critical success
 factors, difficulties, process, conceptual and theoretical models of
 construction partnering have been ubiquitous in the construction
 management discipline. In fact, there is adequate evidence that an
 increasing number of client organizations are adopting a partnering
 approach to undertake their building and construction projects both
 locally and worldwide during the last decade. With the perceived benefits
 that partnering brings about, research into Key Performance Indicators
 (KPIs) to evaluate the success of partnering projects in construction
 becomes vital as it can help set a benchmark for measuring the performance
 level of partnering projects. However, although there are some related
 studies and papers on this research area, few, if any, comprehensive and
 systematic studies focus on developing a comprehensive, objective,
 reliable and practical performance evaluation model for partnering
 projects. A model has been developed using the Delphi survey technique to
 objectively measure the performance of partnering projects in Hong Kong
 based on a consolidated KPIs' conceptual framework previously developed
 for partnering projects. Four rounds of Delphi questionnaire survey were
 conducted with 31 construction experts in Hong Kong. The results reveal
 that the top seven weighted KPIs to evaluate the success of partnering
 projects in Hong Kong were: (1) time performance; (2) cost performance;
 (3) top management commitment; (4) trust and respect; (5) quality
 performance; (6) effective communications; and (7) innovation and
 improvement. A statistically significant consensus on the top seven
 weighted KPIs was also obtained. Finally, a composite Partnering
 Performance Index (PPI) for partnering projects in Hong Kong was derived
 to provide an all-round assessment of partnering performance. Different
 partnering projects can now be assessed on the same basis for benchmarking
 purposes. Construction senior executives and project managers can thus use
 the Index to measure, evaluate and improve the performance of their
 partnering projects to strive for construction excellence. Although the
 PPI was developed locally in Hong Kong, the research method could be
 replicated in other parts of the world to produce similar indices for
 international comparison. Such an extension would aid the understanding of
 managing partnering projects across different geographic locations. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1219-1237 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Partnering Performance Index (PPI), Delphi method, Delphi study, Hong Kong, 
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Author-Name: Jack Goulding 
Author-X-Name-First: Jack 
Author-X-Name-Last: Goulding 
Author-Name: Martin Sexton 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sexton 
Author-Name: Xiaonan Zhang 
Author-X-Name-First: Xiaonan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang 
Author-Name: Mike Kagioglou 
Author-X-Name-First: Mike 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kagioglou 
Author-Name: Ghassan Aouad 
Author-X-Name-First: Ghassan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Aouad 
Author-Name: Peter Barrett 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Barrett 
Title: Technology adoption: breaking down barriers using a virtual reality design support tool for hybrid concrete 
Abstract:
  The use of hybrid concrete technologies as a viable solution to
 traditional frame design has been inhibited by a general lack of
 information. The uptake of this technology has therefore been slow and
 parochial, as designers have tended to stay loyal to 'traditional', tried
 and tested technologies&#x2014;their 'comfort zone'. This research
 identifies the barriers associated with technology adoption at industry,
 organization and individual levels; and uses hybrid concrete as the core
 context for discussion. The role of an enabling design support tool
 (HyCon) is presented, which can allow designers to overcome these
 inhibitors by providing an immersive, interactive and information-rich
 environment through which design solutions can be explored. This
 collaborative research project describes a 'proof of concept' design
 support tool to promote the use of hybrid concrete in structural frames.
 It encompasses knowledge creation, application and sharing functionality,
 to envision support and use of this new technology&#x2014;thereby
 promoting organizational learning. Research findings note that, while
 design tools have a valuable role to play, it is also important to
 appreciate that the uptake of any new technology is a social phenomenon,
 and that subsequent adoption/uptake requires careful embedding and
 augmentation into company organizational systems in order to leverage
 advantage. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1239-1250 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Design method, virtual prototyping, organizational learning, decision making, simulation, 
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Author-Name: Colin Gray 
Author-X-Name-First: Colin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gray 
Author-Name: Richard John Davies 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Davies 
Title: Perspectives on experiences of innovation: the development of an assessment methodology appropriate to construction project organizations 
Abstract:
  The UK construction industry is in the process of trying to adopt a new
 culture based on the large-scale take up of innovative practices. Through
 the Demonstration Project process many organizations are implementing
 changed practices and learning from the experiences of others. This is
 probably the largest experiment in innovation in any industry in recent
 times. The long-term success will be measured by the effectiveness of
 embedding the new practices in the organization. As yet there is no
 recognized approach to measuring the receptivity of the organization to
 the innovation process as an indication of the likelihood of long-term
 development. The development of an appropriate approach is described here.
 Existing approaches to the measurement of the take up of innovation were
 reviewed and where appropriate used as the base for the development of a
 questionnaire. The questionnaire could be applicable to
 multi-organizational construction project situations such that the output
 could determine an individual organization's innovative practices via an
 innovation scorecard, a project team's approach or it could be used to
 survey a wide cross-section of the industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1251-1268 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Innovation, measurement, methodology, 
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Author-Name: Nannan Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Nannan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Author-Name: Malcolm Horner 
Author-X-Name-First: Malcolm 
Author-X-Name-Last: Horner 
Title: CSI model for estimating road maintenance projects 
Abstract:
  Major road maintenance projects need an accurate cost estimate at the
 early stage of design. At present, simple and quick models are lacking.
 Two easy-to-use cost models for major asphalt road maintenance projects
 are developed. The double mean model and the trend line model are based on
 the cost-significance method. The historical data used are bills of
 quantities (BoQs) of major road maintenance projects including
 reconstruction, overlay and resurfacing. The cost-significant items in the
 models are consistent for this type of project. Further BoQs are used to
 test the accuracy of the cost-significance models. The two
 cost-significance models simplify the data collection and cost modelling
 process. The double mean model is suitable for quick estimates at scheme
 design stage, while the trend line model has a much better accuracy and is
 still simpler than traditional methods, and is therefore appropriate to
 use for the detailed design stage. Because there are fewer items whose
 costs require estimating, it is likely that the cost of each item can be
 estimated more accurately. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1269-1281 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Cost significance, cost modelling, estimating, major road maintenance project, 
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Author-Name: Rosanna Isadora Duncan 
Author-X-Name-First: Rosanna Isadora 
Author-X-Name-Last: Duncan 
Author-Name: Julianne Mortimer 
Author-X-Name-First: Julianne 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mortimer 
Title: Race equality and procurement: an investigation into the impact of race equality policy on the procurement of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) contractors and consultants in the Welsh social housing sector 
Abstract:
  In 2002, the Welsh Assembly Government published its Black and Minority
 Ethnic (BME) Housing Action Plan for Wales. This required social landlords
 in Wales to develop policies, practices and procedures which took into
 account the needs of BME people. This plan also stated that they should
 promote race equality within the procurement process by increasing their
 use of BME contractors and consultants and by ensuring that the
 contractors and consultants they engaged were operating within a race
 equality framework. The aim of this research was to investigate the
 factors affecting race equality and procurement in the social housing
 sector in Wales. This involved collecting data from social landlords, main
 contractors and consultants and BME contractors and consultants. This
 research discusses the data collected from 39 social landlords in Wales
 (12 of the 22 local authorities and 27 of the 30 major housing
 associations). Data were collected relating to their procurement practices
 and procedures. The research found that few social landlords in Wales were
 actively addressing the issue of race equality within the procurement
 process and that much is needed to be done by social landlords in Wales to
 ensure race equality throughout the procurement process. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1283-1293 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: BME, construction industry, equality, procurement and social housing, 
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Author-Name: Alexander Styhre 
Author-X-Name-First: Alexander 
Author-X-Name-Last: Styhre 
Author-Name: Per-Erik Josephson 
Author-X-Name-First: Per-Erik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Josephson 
Title: Coaching the site manager: effects on learning and managerial practice 
Abstract:
  Coaching has emerged as a potentially powerful leadership development
 approach, capable of effectively blending theoretical knowledge and
 practical skills in onsite training. To date, little research on the use
 of coaching in the construction industry has been published and the
 coaching literature is primarily written by coaches with vested interests.
 In addition, there are a limited number of critical and empirical
 evaluations of the approach. A year-long action research coaching project
 in the Swedish construction industry shows that site managers
 participating in the coaching programme developed skills for reflecting on
 their work life situation, improved their communication, and became better
 equipped for seeing a broader range of perspectives in their work. In
 addition, the coaching programme opened up new discussions in the
 construction projects, which benefited further communication. The overall
 reception of the coaching programme was enthusiastic. While coaching does
 not come without costs and efforts, it may serve as a leadership
 development approach capable of helping site managers develop their
 leadership skills, cope with work-family conflicts, and improve their
 communication. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1295-1304 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Coaching, leadership development, site managers, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190701466111 
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Author-Name: Katherine Sang 
Author-X-Name-First: Katherine 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sang 
Author-Name: Andrew Dainty 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty 
Author-Name: Stephen Ison 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ison 
Title: Gender: a risk factor for occupational stress in the architectural profession? 
Abstract:
  There is significant evidence that those working in construction are at
 risk of poor health and well-being due to long working hours, job
 insecurity, poor work-life balance, low professional worth and temporary
 teams. There is also a disparate body of evidence which highlights the
 discrimination experienced by women working in the construction industry.
 There is, however, a paucity of research exploring gender differences in
 occupational health and well-being within construction. The current
 research utilizes standardized measures of occupational health and
 well-being to identify any gender-determined differences among a sample of
 architects. A self-completion questionnaire was used to assess job
 satisfaction, physical health problems, work-life conflict and turnover
 intentions. Female respondents reported significantly lower overall job
 satisfaction and significantly higher levels of insomnia and constipation,
 work-life conflict and turnover intentions. Although further work is
 needed to understand the causal relationships between variables and the
 nature of the female architects' dissatisfactions and concerns, the
 suggestion that women working in the architectural profession are at risk
 of poorer occupational health and well-being than their male colleagues
 will be of concern to a profession seeking to embrace diversity. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1305-1317 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 25 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Architects, occupational health and well-being, women, gender differences, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190701546177 
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Author-Name: Joao Neves 
Author-X-Name-First: Joao 
Author-X-Name-Last: Neves 
Author-Name: Antonio Bugalho 
Author-X-Name-First: Antonio 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bugalho 
Title: Coordination and control in emerging international construction firms 
Abstract:
  Decisions pertaining to the coordination and control of subsidiaries made
 by emerging international construction firms are crucial for the success
 of their internationalization process. The case study approach, based on
 four emerging international construction firms with headquarters in
 Portugal, is used to analyse the coordination and control processes
 adopted by these construction firms at an early internationalization
 stage. The proposition of the study was that these types of firms learn
 more from their experiences than from the existing theory in the
 literature. The results show a clear pattern of replication of home norms
 and practices, suggesting that at an early stage they neglect the theory
 of international business, the host countries' specificities and the
 consequent adaptation needs. The case studies show that all the
 headquarters initiated the control of their international activities
 through home-based bureaucratic systems, but have realized that they need
 more cultural and social control, as recommended by Bartlett and Ghoshal
 (1989, 1992). 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 3-13 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Multinational firms, international business, management control, 
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Author-Name: Hamzah Abdul-Rahman 
Author-X-Name-First: Hamzah 
Author-X-Name-Last: Abdul-Rahman 
Author-Name: Imran Ariff Yahya 
Author-X-Name-First: Imran Ariff 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yahya 
Author-Name: Mohammed Ali Berawi 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohammed Ali 
Author-X-Name-Last: Berawi 
Author-Name: Low Wai Wah 
Author-X-Name-First: Low Wai 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wah 
Title: Conceptual delay mitigation model using a project learning approach in practice 
Abstract:
  There is universal agreement that construction delay is a common
 phenomenon in the construction industry worldwide. Poor or lack of project
 knowledge management continues to plague the construction industry,
 especially in relation to project delays. Knowledge management is used to
 reduce the impact of construction projects delay using a project learning
 approach. Three different phases of data collection were used for the
 development of a delay mitigation model, namely preliminary survey, case
 studies and interviews survey. The project learning approach contributes
 towards positive impacts on project schedule performance. Also, good
 leadership and integrated commitment of all project parties are the
 principal impetus to improve the delay phenomenon in the construction
 industry. The conceptual model incorporates knowledge on knowledge
 management, project learning, lessons learned feedback and supervisory
 control principles. The results indicate that the application of project
 learning is a way to align the project schedule performance to client and
 market needs while maintaining the contractor's core competency. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 15-27 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Delay, knowledge management, project learning, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190701744350 
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Author-Name: Lawrence Wai Chung Lai 
Author-X-Name-First: Lawrence Wai Chung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lai 
Author-Name: Felicity Wai Ngar Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: Felicity Wai 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ngar Ng 
Author-Name: Ping Yung 
Author-X-Name-First: Ping 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yung 
Title: The Coase Theorem and a Coasian construction economics and management research agenda 
Abstract:
  This paper seeks to construct an empirical research agenda based on
 transaction cost reasoning informed by the Coase Theorem. It explains why
 the Coase Theorem has not been well received in the area of construction
 economics and management, as revealed by the relevant bibliometrics;
 develops a transaction cost-based research agenda for this arena based on
 the corollaries of the invariant version and optimality version of the
 Coase Theorem; and maps the current research endeavours that fall into
 that agenda. It has been explained that the Coase Theorem was based on
 Coase's 1960 article, 'The problem of social cost', and is not only
 compatible with, but also more general than, Coase's theory of the firm
 offered in his 1937 paper, 'The nature of the firm'. Hence, the 'two
 Coases' characterization, which suggests a dichotomy
 pro-organization/regulation stance versus a pro-free market stance, is
 fallacious. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 29-46 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Coase Theorem, transaction cost, property rights, bibliometrics, construction economics and management, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190701450438 
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Author-Name: Ren-Jye Dzeng 
Author-X-Name-First: Ren-Jye 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dzeng 
Author-Name: Shyh-Shiuh Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Shyh-Shiuh 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Title: An analysis of infrastructure development based on national competitiveness perspectives 
Abstract:
  Development of the infrastructure is one of the key factors in
 determining the competitiveness of a nation. Most world competitiveness
 reports include infrastructure development as a primary set of indicators
 in assessing the competitiveness of nations. We ranked the indicators
 based on their performances in terms of not only standard deviations but
 also leading and falling-behind groups classified by the cluster analysis.
 The discriminant competitiveness graphic-based representation of the
 indicator performance allowed policy makers to formulate infrastructure
 strategies. Simulated experiments based on the competitiveness data of
 Canada, Taiwan and Thailand also demonstrated that such ranking resulted
 in a better selection of weak indicators for improvement. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 47-61 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: National competitiveness, infrastructure, discriminant competitiveness graphics, clustering analysis, 
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Author-Name: Stuart Green 
Author-X-Name-First: Stuart 
Author-X-Name-Last: Green 
Author-Name: Graeme Larsen 
Author-X-Name-First: Graeme 
Author-X-Name-Last: Larsen 
Author-Name: Chung-Chin Kao 
Author-X-Name-First: Chung-Chin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kao 
Title: Competitive strategy revisited: contested concepts and dynamic capabilities 
Abstract:
  Strategy is a contested concept. The generic literature is characterized
 by a diverse range of competing theories and alternative perspectives.
 Traditional models of the competitive strategy of construction firms have
 tended to focus on exogenous factors. In contrast, the resource-based view
 of strategic management emphasizes the importance of endogenous factors.
 The more recently espoused concept of dynamic capabilities extends
 consideration beyond static resources to focus on the ability of firms to
 reconfigure their operating routines to enable responses to changing
 environments. The relevance of the dynamics capabilities framework to the
 construction sector is investigated through an exploratory case study of a
 regional contractor. The focus on how firms continuously adapt to changing
 environments provides new insights into competitive strategy in the
 construction sector. Strong support is found for the importance of path
 dependency in shaping strategic choice. The case study further suggests
 that strategy is a collective endeavour enacted by a loosely defined group
 of individual actors. Dynamic capabilities are characterized by an
 empirical elusiveness and as such are best construed as situated practices
 embedded within a social and physical context. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 63-78 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Strategic management, contracting, industry change, case study, dynamic capabilities, 
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Author-Name: Ozay Mehmet 
Author-X-Name-First: Ozay 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mehmet 
Author-Name: Vedat Yorucu 
Author-X-Name-First: Vedat 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yorucu 
Title: Explosive construction in a micro-state: environmental limit and the Bon curve: evidence from North Cyprus 
Abstract:
  The dynamo role of the construction sector in North Cyprus is documented
 on the basis of an empirical estimation of backward and forward linkages
 during the period 1998 to 2005. This was a period when the North Cyprus
 economy experienced an economic boom in the aftermath of the UN Peace Plan
 known as the Annan Plan for settling the Cyprus problem. The latest
 input-output table for the North Cyprus economy is 1998 and we had to
 derive backward and forward linkages for 2005 from a detailed breakdown of
 inter-industry transactions per unit of construction output using the most
 significant purchases and deliveries, normalizing these transactions for
 comparability between 2005 and 1998. The results reflect radically
 different pattern of inter-industry transactions in 2005 compared to 1998.
 This work also has general interest in highlighting the possibility of a
 modified Bon curve for micro-states, such as North Cyprus, in which
 environmental constraints may be encountered earlier implying an inverted
 V-shaped Bon curve in place of an inverted U-shape. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 79-88 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2007 
Keywords: Developing countries, backward linkages, Bon-curve, environmental impacts, 
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Author-Name: Sonja Petrovic-Lazarevic 
Author-X-Name-First: Sonja 
Author-X-Name-Last: Petrovic-Lazarevic 
Title: The development of corporate social responsibility in the Australian construction industry 
Abstract:
  In the Australian construction industry, large companies develop
 corporate social responsibility (CSR) in order to maintain an image of
 being a good corporate citizen. CSR relevant to the construction industry
 is defined including the following activities: moral obligation to be a
 good citizen; sustainability; reputation; relationship with employees and
 unions; relationship with suppliers and community representatives; and
 commitment to reporting on CSR. CSR is then examined through 85 interviews
 conducted with members of boards of directors, suppliers, employees,
 customers and community representatives of 17 large corporations. In order
 to be recognized as a socially responsible business, the corporations
 should: apply a corporate governance structure that takes into
 consideration working environment concerns; improve their sustainability,
 occupational health and safety measures, relationships with suppliers and
 commitment to local community protection and engagement. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 93-101 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Corporate social responsibility, construction industry, corporate governance, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190701819079 
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Author-Name: Gonzalo Lizarralde 
Author-X-Name-First: Gonzalo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lizarralde 
Author-Name: David Root 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Root 
Title: The informal construction sector and the inefficiency of low cost housing markets 
Abstract:
  Urban low cost housing markets in developing countries are often
 inefficient and subsidized programmes can add further market distortions.
 In the case of South Africa, one of the important causes of the
 inefficiency of the housing market (and one that is often ignored) is the
 fact that housing policies and construction practices systematically
 exclude the informal construction sector: the very sector that has been
 the only source of delivery of affordable housing for the bottom poor.
 After the end of the apartheid era and the transition to democracy in
 1994, an ambitious programme of subsidized housing was implemented in the
 country. Since then, more than 1.6 million housing units have been built
 but the housing policies have not created a functional residential market
 for low income South Africans. In spite of the good intentions of the
 stakeholders in the marketplace, some projects developed by NGOs do not
 help to overcome these shortcomings and frequently accentuate some of the
 inefficiencies of the market. Four case studies of housing projects in
 Cape Town show the common constraints derived from institutional
 structures and prevailing attitudes among the NGOs and other stakeholders
 that prevent the informal sector from being involved. Giving greater
 participation to the informal sector in subsidized housing projects might
 prove difficult as it requires modification of structural policies and
 reformulation of the principles and values of urban intervention. However,
 these changes are required to reduce the housing deficit in South Africa. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 103-113 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Housing development, residential, informal housing, markets, South Africa, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190701808965 
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Author-Name: Yong-Huang Lin 
Author-X-Name-First: Yong-Huang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lin 
Author-Name: Pin-Chan Lee 
Author-X-Name-First: Pin-Chan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lee 
Author-Name: Ta-Peng Chang 
Author-X-Name-First: Ta-Peng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chang 
Title: Integrating grey number and Minkowski distance function into grey relational analysis technique to improve the decision quality under uncertain information 
Abstract:
  Giving precise evaluation numbers becomes much more problematic in
 decision-making problems owing to the growing uncertainty inherently
 embedded in the increasing complexity of engineering systems. To alleviate
 this problem, both grey number and Minkowski distance function are
 integrated into the grey relational analysis technique to establish an
 effective multi-attribute decision-making model. In the proposed model,
 the uncertain information is transformed through the operations of grey
 numbers and then evaluated by the approachability of the ideal preference
 alternative, from which the suitability of each alternative is measured by
 the grey number Minkowski distance function to decide the appropriate
 selection. Two illustrative examples, the selection of construction
 alternatives and the evaluation of subcontractors, are adopted to
 demonstrate the feasibility and practicability of the proposed model.
 Results are confirmed by the experts afterwards and show that the proposed
 model is efficient, robust and well appropriate for real-world
 applications. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 115-123 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Grey number, grey relational analysis technique, multi-attribute decision making, uncertain information, 
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Author-Name: Martin Loosemore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Author-Name: Natalie Galea 
Author-X-Name-First: Natalie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Galea 
Title: Genderlect and conflict in the Australian construction industry 
Abstract:
  The Australian construction industry is male dominated and highly
 confrontational. Critical decision and concept mapping methods are
 employed to explore the connection between these two characteristics by
 contrasting the cognitive bases of judgement and communication used by
 male and female workers in hypothetical conflict settings. Results
 indicate that the Australian construction industry's genderlect is
 male-centric and that this perpetuates the relatively high incidence of
 conflict. Women and men also behave differently in conflicts and in jobs
 that require them to engage in conflict and confrontation. Consequently,
 levels of conflict in the Australian construction industry could be
 reduced by increased female participation and feminizing communicative and
 behavioural responses to conflict. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 125-135 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Gender, conflict, dispute, communication, 
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Author-Name: Fredrik Waara 
Author-X-Name-First: Fredrik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Waara 
Title: Mitigating contractual hazards in public procurement: a study of Swedish local authorities 
Abstract:
  Private sector buyers often award construction contracts through
 negotiation rather than through open competitive tendering. Negotiating
 with a reputable contractor is a way to mitigate contractual hazards. For
 many public sector buyers, however, open competitive tendering is required
 by law. The practices of procurement officers in local authorities are
 examined in regard to the selection of construction contractors, focusing
 particularly on their use of scoring-based competitive tendering and ex
 ante information exchange between procurement officers and the firms
 competing for contracts. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with
 15 procurement officers in 10 local authorities in Sweden. Using the
 contractor's staffing of the project organization as a contract award
 criterion allows procurement officers to select reputable contractors.
 Arranging face-to-face meetings with contractors before the final award
 decision allows procurement officers to resolve at least some technical
 problems in complex construction projects. When negotiations are
 prohibited by law, these practices can be seen as combined responses to
 hazards of construction contracting. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 137-145 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Contracting, procurement law, public sector, Sweden, 
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Author-Name: Yu Lay Langston 
Author-X-Name-First: Yu Lay 
Author-X-Name-Last: Langston 
Author-Name: Craig Ashley Langston 
Author-X-Name-First: Craig Ashley 
Author-X-Name-Last: Langston 
Title: Reliability of building embodied energy modelling: an analysis of 30 Melbourne case studies 
Abstract:
  Building design decisions are commonly based on issues pertaining to
 construction cost, and consideration of energy performance is made only
 within the context of the initial project budget. Even where energy is
 elevated to more importance, operating energy is seen as the focus and
 embodied energy is nearly always ignored. For the first time, a large
 sample of buildings has been assembled and analysed in a single study to
 improve the understanding of the relationship between energy and cost
 performance over their full life cycle. Thirty recently completed
 buildings in Melbourne, Australia have been studied to explore the
 accuracy of initial embodied energy prediction based on capital cost at
 various levels of model detail. The embodied energy of projects, elemental
 groups, elements and selected items of work are correlated against capital
 cost and the strength of the relationship is computed. The relationship
 between initial embodied energy and capital cost generally declines as the
 predictive model assumes more detail, although elemental modelling may
 provide the best solution on balance. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 147-160 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Accuracy, capital cost, embodied energy, capital cost, modelling, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190701716564 
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Author-Name: Yat-Hung Chiang 
Author-X-Name-First: Yat-Hung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chiang 
Author-Name: Bo-Sin Tang 
Author-X-Name-First: Bo-Sin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tang 
Author-Name: Francis Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: Francis 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Title: Volume building as competitive strategy 
Abstract:
  The competitive strategy and advantage of building contractors is
 examined. In Hong Kong, just a few contractors have dominated the market
 of public housing construction, where prefabrication is mandatory. Does
 prefabrication technology lead to business success? Based on quantitative
 analysis of a questionnaire survey and its validation with interviews, we
 find that prefabrication by itself is not regarded as a sustainable source
 of competitive advantage. Instead, market share is the most statistically
 significant factor related to business growth. The experience curve theory
 suggests that, upon acquiring a critical volume of business, contractors
 have the opportunity to exploit economies of scale, bargaining power and
 learning to reduce costs to get more business. Through this iterative
 process, some contractors would manage to innovate their building process
 to make their supply chain management more efficient and effective than
 others', thus attaining competitive advantage in cost leadership and
 getting more business in return to sustain their volume building strategy.
 The findings suggest that, to succeed in a mature industry such as
 building construction, it takes clever harnessing of the construction
 process rather than simply the mastery of prefabrication technology
 itself. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 161-176 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Competitive advantage, strategy, prefabrication, Hong Kong, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190701749151 
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Author-Name: Bon-Gang Hwang 
Author-X-Name-First: Bon-Gang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hwang 
Author-Name: Stephen Thomas 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Thomas 
Author-Name: Deborah Degezelle 
Author-X-Name-First: Deborah 
Author-X-Name-Last: Degezelle 
Author-Name: Carlos Caldas 
Author-X-Name-First: Carlos 
Author-X-Name-Last: Caldas 
Title: Development of a benchmarking framework for pharmaceutical capital projects 
Abstract:
  Benchmarking is a proven technique for improving project performance and,
 as such, is a critical component of any mature project delivery system.
 Competitive benchmarking requires industry-specific metrics in absolute
 terms since processes vary by industry, and any metrics used within a
 single industry must be attuned to its particular processes. A framework
 is developed for evaluating pharmaceutical capital facility projects using
 metrics specific to the characteristics of these unique projects.
 Establishment of the framework made possible the development of a set of
 industry-specific metrics and a flexible data collection and reporting
 system for measuring project performance. Preliminary findings from an
 initial sample of 40 pharmaceutical projects confirm that meaningful
 industry-specific metrics can be produced for pharmaceutical capital
 facilities benchmarking. Developing such a framework enables the industry
 to measure project performance more accurately, get meaningful project
 performance comparisons, and ultimately establish credible norms for
 project performance. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 177-195 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Benchmarking, pharmaceutical project, project management, project performance, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190701802398 
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Author-Name: Chin-Hsiang Chang 
Author-X-Name-First: Chin-Hsiang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chang 
Author-Name: Yu-Cheng Lin 
Author-X-Name-First: Yu-Cheng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lin 
Author-Name: H. Ping Tserng 
Author-X-Name-First: H. Ping 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tserng 
Title: Distilling and managing engineers' experience in construction projects using a pattern approach 
Abstract:
  Construction management requires engineers to acquire effectively and
 efficiently management experience. Most experience management (EM) in the
 construction industry focuses on explicit experience (such as writing
 reports and documents). Furthermore, tacit experience is usually more
 difficult to acquire than explicit experience. This study proposes an
 After the Issue Review (AIR) approach to acquire experience from engineers
 involved in construction projects, and effectively enhance experience
 sharing through a web-based platform. Moreover, an AIR Construction
 Pattern (AIRCP) scheme is proposed and utilized to codify and edit the
 acquired experience. The web-based experience management system presents a
 user-friendly interface of an experience-sharing platform, through which
 engineers learn valuable tacit experience derived from previous projects.
 Finally, a case study involving tunnel construction for expressway
 projects in Taiwan is utilized to validate the proposed approach and
 demonstrate the effectiveness of experience acquisition and management in
 construction. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 209-223 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Construction management, experience management, construction project, pattern, 
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Author-Name: Zhen Yu Zhao 
Author-X-Name-First: Zhen Yu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhao 
Author-Name: Li Yin Shen 
Author-X-Name-First: Li Yin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shen 
Title: Are Chinese contractors competitive in international markets? 
Abstract:
  Chinese contractors have become more active in recent years in the
 international arena. This development is largely due to the encouragement
 and support by the Chinese government, coupled with the pressure of
 intensive competition within the domestic market. The increasing presence
 of Chinese international contractors (CICs) has attracted the attention of
 competitors from other countries. The CICs' strengths, weaknesses,
 opportunities and threats in the international construction market are
 identified through analysing their business performance. Data used for the
 analysis are from multiple sources including literature reviews, policy
 reports, published statistics data and interviews with 25 construction
 professionals who work in CICs. It is suggested that CICs have made
 significant progress in building up their competitiveness in recent years
 and become competitors to other overseas contractors in international
 construction markets. The results provide valuable references for
 undertaking comparative research on organizational competitiveness among
 the contractors who come from different countries in international
 construction markets. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 225-236 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: China, construction industry, contractor, international business, competitiveness, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190801905380 
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Author-Name: Koh Tas Yong 
Author-X-Name-First: Koh Tas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yong 
Author-Name: Low Sui Pheng 
Author-X-Name-First: Low Sui 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pheng 
Title: Organizational culture and TQM implementation in construction firms in Singapore 
Abstract:
  The adoption and implementation of total quality management (TQM) are
 related to a company's culture. The relationship between cultural
 orientation and the implementation of TQM practices among certified
 Singapore contractors is investigated from an organizational culture
 perspective. The competing values framework was used to assess
 organizational culture and eight TQM elements were identified to gauge the
 implementation of TQM practices among contractors. A survey questionnaire
 was administered. Four organizational culture types have been identified
 from the survey findings. These are strong comprehensive, clan-driven,
 hierarchy-driven and weak comprehensive culture. Firms with strong
 comprehensive culture implement highly the TQM elements of top management
 leadership, people, process, customer and supplier management. Firms with
 clan-driven culture implement highly the element of process management
 while firms with hierarchy-driven and weak comprehensive culture implement
 lowly to moderately all elements. A culture-based TQM implementation
 strategy is proposed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 237-248 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Competing values framework, contractor, organizational culture, total quality management, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190701874397 
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Author-Name: S. Thomas Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: S. Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Author-Name: Ziwei Tang 
Author-X-Name-First: Ziwei 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tang 
Title: Delineating the predominant criteria for subcontractor appraisal and their latent relationships 
Abstract:
  An industry report in Hong Kong calls for an agreed framework for
 appraising subcontractor performance. A set of performance appraisal
 criteria is developed that is agreeable to all key stakeholders in
 subcontracting. By examining the criteria being applied around the world
 and reviewing the available literature, a set of 31 subcontractor
 performance appraisal criteria was compiled. A questionnaire survey was
 conducted in Hong Kong to reveal the perception of relevant stakeholders
 on the most critical criteria for subcontractor appraisal. The independent
 samples t-test confirmed that the main contractor and subcontractor groups
 had a significant agreement on the importance levels of most subcontractor
 performance appraisal criteria. Through factor analysis, the 15 most
 important subcontractor performance appraisal criteria and their
 underlying relationships are identified. The results indicate that the
 three overarching factors for subcontractor performance appraisal are
 'team interaction', 'accomplishment of project goals' and 'track record'.
 The identified appraisal criteria lay a solid foundation for the
 development of a centralized subcontractor performance appraisal system to
 facilitate performance reporting, data sharing and benchmarking. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 249-259 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Subcontractor, performance appraisal, decision criteria, factor analysis, 
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Author-Name: Mohamed Matar 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohamed 
Author-X-Name-Last: Matar 
Author-Name: Maged Georgy 
Author-X-Name-First: Maged 
Author-X-Name-Last: Georgy 
Author-Name: Moheeb Elsaid Ibrahim 
Author-X-Name-First: Moheeb Elsaid 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ibrahim 
Title: Sustainable construction management: introduction of the operational context space (OCS) 
Abstract:
  Sustainable construction is an emerging field of science that aims at
 incorporating the general sustainable development concepts into
 conventional construction practices. While the foundation of knowledge in
 this field is continuously expanding, sustainable construction is not yet
 standard industry practice. One major technical barrier that hinders
 enacting sustainable construction is the absence of an application
 framework that integrates both sustainability and construction practices
 at an operational level. This shortcoming is being addressed through a
 three-dimensional operational context space (OCS) that achieves the sought
 integration aspect. The three dimensions of OCS are: (1) project life
 cycle phases; (2) project executing entities; and (3) sustainability
 performance parameters. Such OCS facilitates the association of
 responsibility, by assigning each sustainability requirement to a specific
 project entity (or entities) during specific project phase(s), and further
 provides a numerical assessment for construction projects using
 sustainability as a criterion. Steps of constructing the OCS and how it
 could be employed in the evaluation and benchmarking of a project's
 environmental performance are examined, along with sample illustrations in
 the area of construction waste management. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 261-275 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Sustainability, sustainable construction, environmental impact, integration, benchmarking, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190701842972 
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Author-Name: John Yeung 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yeung 
Author-Name: Albert Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Albert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Author-Name: Daniel Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Daniel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Title: Establishing quantitative indicators for measuring the partnering performance of construction projects in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  Research into Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for partnering projects
 in construction becomes vital because an increasing trend of client
 organizations has been observed to introduce a partnering approach to
 their building and construction works internationally during the last
 decade. A Partnering Performance Index (PPI) has been developed for
 construction projects in Hong Kong. The PPI can assist in developing a
 benchmark for measuring the performance of their partnering projects.
 However, it is worth noting that assessors may have their own semantic
 interpretations on each KPI. The aim of this paper is to establish
 suitable quantitative indicators (QIs) and reasonable quantitative ranges
 (QRs) for each KPI in order to avoid any possible discrepancies in
 interpreting the meaning of each KPI and provide objective evaluation
 results based on quantitative evidence. By conducting five structured
 face-to-face interviews and two rounds of a Delphi questionnaire survey in
 Hong Kong, a set of QIs were developed to measure the seven most important
 KPIs, including: (1) time performance; (2) cost performance; (3) top
 management commitment performance; (4) quality performance; (5) trust and
 respect performance; (6) effective communications performance; and (7)
 innovation and improvement performance. The identified QIs and QRs could
 assess and compare different partnering projects on a common basis
 objectively, thus helping to set a benchmark for measuring the performance
 level of partnering projects in Hong Kong. Construction senior executives
 and project managers can thus apply the QIs and QRs to measure, evaluate
 and improve the existing performance of their partnering projects in order
 to strive for construction excellence. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 277-301 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Key Performance Indicators, partnering, quantitative indicators, Delphi method, Hong Kong, 
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Author-Name: Chuan Chen 
Author-X-Name-First: Chuan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen 
Title: Entry mode selection for international construction markets: the influence of host country related factors 
Abstract:
  The increasing necessity to establish a permanent presence in overseas
 markets challenges the tradition of tide-like market entry mode of
 international contractors and confronts them with an important dichotomous
 selection between permanent entry mode and mobile entry mode. By borrowing
 theories and previous findings from the general international business
 area, the hypotheses regarding the influences of specific host country
 related factors upon the selection between the two generic entry modes,
 including cultural difference, trade link, host market potential,
 investment risk, institutional entry barrier and competition intensity are
 developed. Measures are proposed for these factors as well as some control
 variables and the dependent variable (entry mode). Data were collected
 from multiple sources for these variables. A binary logistic regression
 analysis was performed to test the hypotheses and develop a statistical
 model for entry mode selection. The model is statistically significant and
 not all the hypotheses are supported, confirming the uniqueness of the
 population of international contractors in market entry mode selection. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 303-314 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: International business, marketing strategy, international construction, market entry strategy, market entry model, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190701882382 
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Author-Name: David James Bryde 
Author-X-Name-First: David James 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bryde 
Title: Is construction different? A comparison of perceptions of project management performance and practices by business sector and project type 
Abstract:
  Although poor project management (PM) performance on construction
 projects and limitations in PM practices continue to be reported, there
 has been little research specifically focused on comparing perceptions of
 PM performance and practices of the construction business sector with
 other sectors and of construction projects with other types of project.
 This gap is addressed by a survey of 238 UK organizations, incorporating a
 sub-sample from the construction business sector. A questionnaire was used
 to obtain data relating to perceived levels of PM performance and of
 levels of maturity in certain PM practices. Those involved in projects in
 the construction business sector perceived their PM performance to be
 higher than did those involved in projects from other business sectors.
 However, there was no difference in perceptions of PM performance on
 specific construction projects among participants drawn from all business
 sectors, i.e. owner/clients from other business sectors. In terms of
 practices the construction business sector reported higher levels of
 maturity in the management of programmes and organizational support for PM
 than other sectors. However, in the areas of sponsorship and benefit
 management the construction sector practices were no more evolved than
 those in other business sectors. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 315-327 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Performance evaluation, project management, project performance, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190701874413 
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Author-Name: Kumar Neeraj Jha 
Author-X-Name-First: Kumar Neeraj 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jha 
Author-Name: M. N. Devaya 
Author-X-Name-First: M. N. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Devaya 
Title: Modelling the risks faced by Indian construction companies assessing international projects 
Abstract:
  There are just two Indian construction companies in the ENR 'Top 225
 Global Contractors 2006' list and Indian construction companies have only
 a 0.05% market share of the $3-4 trillion global construction business.
 International construction experience in India is limited, but enormous
 scope for growth exists. This research presents the international
 construction risk factors from the Indian construction professionals'
 viewpoint, in a comprehensive format to enable practitioners to prioritize
 the efforts to manage the risk factors. Fourteen important risk factors
 have been identified through literature survey and interaction with
 industry experts. Interpretive structural modelling (ISM) has been used to
 present a hierarchical model showing the interrelationships between the
 risk factors. MICMAC analysis has been used to quantify and classify the
 risk factors based on their influence and dependence on other risk factors
 and to highlight counter-intuitive risk factors. We find that poor project
 management is a key risk factor forming the hub of the system, while
 political instability has maximum influence. The findings may be useful to
 the practitioners in the construction industry and may also interest
 academicians, since the method used here can be applied in other areas of
 construction management as well. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 337-348 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: India, risk analysis, international project, interpretive structural modelling, globalization, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190801953281 
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Author-Name: Franco Cheung 
Author-X-Name-First: Franco 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung 
Author-Name: Margie Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: Margie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Title: A study of clients' and estimators' tolerance towards estimating errors 
Abstract:
  Previous research on building pre-tender cost estimating stresses the
 importance of giving accurate estimates and minimizing estimating errors.
 Cost models, especially those mathematical models using mean square error
 or the like for model training and validation, often treat positive errors
 (overestimates) and negative errors (underestimates) of equal magnitude
 the same with an implicit assumption that the regret or disutility of
 positive errors (overestimates) is equal to that of negative errors
 (underestimates). A survey was conducted in Hong Kong to study estimating
 practice and in particular, the attitude of clients and estimators towards
 estimating errors. This involved the use of regression analysis to model
 the relative disutility of underestimates (in terms of overestimates) for
 four different building types. Both clients and estimators are found to be
 risk averse&#x2014;tolerating overestimates more than
 underestimates&#x2014;and, arguably, clients are satisfied with
 overestimates. However, they have contrasting views on the desired
 characteristics of estimates with clients considering the ability to
 identify cost sensitive elements to be more important than accuracy. In
 this regard, the formalization of value analysis as part of the cost
 advice function under typical cost consulting agreements should be the
 best form of improvement. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 349-362 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Expert judgement, cost planning, client, accuracy, survey, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190701802380 
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Author-Name: Nader Naderpajouh 
Author-X-Name-First: Nader 
Author-X-Name-Last: Naderpajouh 
Author-Name: Abbas Afshar 
Author-X-Name-First: Abbas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Afshar 
Title: A case-based reasoning approach to application of value engineering methodology in the construction industry 
Abstract:
  A key point in value engineering (VE) methodology is to acquire and apply
 knowledge of the assorted fields. An appropriate definition of VE expert
 knowledge flow could, therefore, yield more productive VE workshops. A
 conceptual expert case-based reasoning (CBR) framework is introduced in
 this paper to form a coherent basis for the provision of practically
 suitable VE expert models. The proposed framework outlines knowledge
 entities and their relations in the VE workshop. The model benefits from a
 fuzzy approach to handle uncertainties in the evaluation phase of the
 methodology. In addition, a computer program is devised, based on the
 proposed framework, using Borland Delphi 7.0. It comprises an interface
 representing several phases of the VE job plan. The model is employed in a
 tunnelling project to demonstrate feasibility of the model in a practical
 workshop. Owing to its expert nature, the developed model contributes to
 efficiency of the methodology through providing VE teams with canalized
 expert knowledge of diverse domains. The propounded model may avail
 researchers in promoting expert models for pre-construction and
 specifically VE studies in major construction projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 363-372 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Value engineering, expert system, case-based reasoning, decision support system, fuzzy sets, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190801905398 
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Author-Name: Truong-Van Luu 
Author-X-Name-First: Truong-Van 
Author-X-Name-Last: Luu 
Author-Name: Soo-Yong Kim 
Author-X-Name-First: Soo-Yong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kim 
Author-Name: Huu-Loi Cao 
Author-X-Name-First: Huu-Loi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cao 
Author-Name: Young-Min Park 
Author-X-Name-First: Young-Min 
Author-X-Name-Last: Park 
Title: Performance measurement of construction firms in developing countries 
Abstract:
  Many large contractors in Vietnam are lacking an effective method to
 measure their performance and identify weaknesses and threats. The
 integration of the balanced scorecard (BSC) and
 strengths-weaknesses-opportunities-threats (SWOT) matrix is described to
 evaluate the strategic performance of large contractors in Vietnam. The
 AnGiang Construction Company (ACC) was used as an example to validate the
 approach. The BSC-oriented SWOT matrix is developed to formulate the
 short- and long-term strategies of ACC. The benchmarking approach was
 adapted to evaluate the ACC's performance and expose its competitors' best
 practices for improvement. The results indicated that only the financial
 perspective is at a poor level on the performance scale whereas the
 customer, learning and growth, and internal process perspectives are at a
 moderate level on the performance scale. The effective evaluation matrix
 uncovered 11 effective solutions that could be grouped under four
 categories: (1) innovating organizational structure; (2) effectively
 managing processes at construction sites; (3) stepping up cost control;
 and (4) improving equipment management. The findings may benefit not only
 Vietnamese construction firms but also firms in other developing countries
 to identify their strategies, quantify the strategic performance, and
 improve their competitive advantages. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 373-386 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Balanced scorecard (BSC), construction companies, SWOT analysis, performance measurement, Vietnam, 
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Author-Name: Yi Zou 
Author-X-Name-First: Yi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zou 
Author-Name: Sang-Hoon Lee 
Author-X-Name-First: Sang-Hoon 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lee 
Title: The impacts of change management practices on project change cost performance 
Abstract:
  Change cost is one of the most sensitive aspects of construction project
 management, but it is also one of the most difficult to control. It has
 been widely recognized that construction projects that adopt change
 management practices generally incur lower change costs in comparison with
 project budgets. The relationship between change management practices and
 cost performance is investigated. Construction project data for this
 research are derived from the Construction Industry Institute Benchmarking
 and Metrics database. Multiple one-way ANOVA and linear regression are
 performed to investigate the effectiveness of individual change management
 practices elements and overall change management practices implementation
 in controlling project change cost, respectively. The data analysis
 results show that individual change management practices elements have
 different levels of leverage in helping to control project change cost and
 that using change management practices is truly helpful in lowering the
 proportion of change cost in project actual cost. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 387-393 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Project management, change management, performance improvement, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190801918714 
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Author-Name: Shamas-Ur-Rehman Toor 
Author-X-Name-First: Shamas-Ur-Rehman 
Author-X-Name-Last: Toor 
Author-Name: Stephen Ogunlana 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ogunlana 
Title: Problems causing delays in major construction projects in Thailand 
Abstract:
  Delays are frequent and recurring in construction projects in developing
 countries. Although the principal reasons for construction delays are
 comparable across developing countries, several factors pertaining to
 local industry, socio-economic and cultural issues and project
 characteristics also contribute to construction delays. Questionnaire
 surveys and interviews were conducted on a major construction project in
 Thailand to explore the most significant problems causing construction
 delays. Factors related to designers, contractors and consultants were
 rated among the top problems. Issues such as lack of resources, poor
 contractor management, shortage of labour, design delays, planning and
 scheduling deficiencies, changed orders and contractors' financial
 difficulties were also highlighted during the interviews. Notably,
 problems such as 'multicultural and multilingual environment causing
 ineffective communication', 'large number of participants of project' and
 'involvement of several foreign designers and contractors' were rated
 among the bottom 10 problems in the 75-item problem inventory. These
 findings can be helpful for project managers to mitigate the construction
 delays in Thailand. In order to effectively overcome the construction
 delays in developing countries, suggestions are made for fundamental and
 large-scale reforms in procurement systems, value chain management and
 stakeholders' management. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 395-408 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Delays, major projects, developing country, Thailand, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190801905406 
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Author-Name: Thanet Aksorn 
Author-X-Name-First: Thanet 
Author-X-Name-Last: Aksorn 
Author-Name: Bonaventura Hadikusumo 
Author-X-Name-First: Bonaventura 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hadikusumo 
Title: Measuring effectiveness of safety programmes in the Thai construction industry 
Abstract:
  Some safety programmes are more effective than others in improving safety
 performance at the project level. The effectiveness of safety programmes
 was evaluated by studying 70 construction projects in the Thai
 construction sector, examining the relationship between their actual
 status and associated site safety performance. The actual status was
 assessed by using an evaluation tool developed in compliance with Thai
 safety legislation and validated by safety experts. Safety performance was
 assessed by using reactive and proactive measures. Particularly, the
 accident rate was used as a reactive indicator, while the unsafe act index
 and the unsafe condition index were used as proactive indicators. The
 results demonstrated that safety performance was influenced by the nature
 of implemented safety programmes. First, safety programmes which
 positively affect accident rates include accident investigations, jobsite
 inspections, control of subcontractors and safety incentives. Secondly,
 five programmes, namely jobsite inspections, accident investigations, job
 hazard analysis, safety committees and safety record keeping, were found
 to have the most contributions to fewer unsafe acts. And thirdly, accident
 investigations, jobsite inspections, job hazard analysis, safety
 inductions and safety auditing were the most effective programmes in
 reducing unsafe conditions. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 409-421 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Accident, safety, health and safety, performance improvement, Thailand, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190801918722 
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Author-Name: John-Paris Pantouvakis 
Author-X-Name-First: John-Paris 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pantouvakis 
Author-Name: Odysseus George Manoliadis 
Author-X-Name-First: Odysseus George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Manoliadis 
Title: A compromise programming model for site selection of borrow pits 
Abstract:
  Road fill construction requires soil for filling low areas; this soil is
 obtained from temporary mineral workings known as 'borrow pits' (BP).
 Between a number of possible BPs, the appropriate site should be selected
 based upon conflicting econo-technical and environmental criteria aiming
 at achieving optimal BP performance while minimizing the adverse impacts
 to human and natural resources. For solving this problem a model for BP
 selection has been developed by this research using compromise programming
 (CP). The model incorporates a hierarchical structure integrating criteria
 and sub-criteria whose relative importance is set by the decision makers.
 Possible alternative BP sites are subsequently assessed on all these
 sub-criteria. Based upon this analysis, the model determines the distance
 of each of the possible alternatives from the utopia (ideal) point; the
 option with the minimum distance is considered the best compromise. The
 relevant concepts are exemplified through the presentation of a case study
 concerning the BP site selection for an Egnatia Motorway section in
 northwest Greece. The main conclusion that can be drawn from this work is
 that the CP approach is appropriate and valid for BP selection and,
 furthermore, it may also be used for other multiple objective
 construction-related site selection problems. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 433-446 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Multiple objectives, decision making, compromise programming, borrow pits, 
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Author-Name: Ka-Chi Lam 
Author-X-Name-First: Ka-Chi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lam 
Author-Name: Mike Chun-Kit Lam 
Author-X-Name-First: Mike Chun-Kit 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lam 
Author-Name: Dan Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Dan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Title: MBNQA-oriented self-assessment quality management system for contractors: fuzzy AHP approach 
Abstract:
  Many construction clients are not satisfied with the quality performance
 achieved on their projects though many contractors are ISO9000:1994
 certified. Total quality management (TQM) has been a widely applied
 quality management system for obtaining the benefits of better quality and
 higher customer satisfaction through the spirit of continuous improvement,
 which is also adopted by ISO9001:2000 version. It is believed that TQM can
 help to raise quality and productivity in the construction industry.
 Self-assessment systems provide an opportunity to design in quality on an
 organization-wide basis, in which the self-assessment process allows the
 organization to identify its strengths and weaknesses for continuous
 improvement actions. A MBNQA-oriented self-assessment quality management
 system (SQMS), which is based on the seven criteria of Malcolm Baldrige
 National Quality Award (MBNQA), for construction contractors to benchmark,
 is proposed. A questionnaire survey of Hong Kong construction quality
 management experts, in which a fuzzy analytical hierarchy process (AHP)
 was employed to calculate the weights of the seven criteria, was carried
 out. Remarkable differences for the allocation of weights in the seven
 criteria particularly in the input criteria (leadership, strategic
 planning and customer and market focus) and the 'results' criterion
 compared with the original weights of MBNQA were observed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 447-461 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: TQM, self-assessment, contractor, quality management system, fuzzy AHP, 
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Author-Name: Kunhui Ye 
Author-X-Name-First: Kunhui 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ye 
Author-Name: Weiyan Jiang 
Author-X-Name-First: Weiyan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jiang 
Author-Name: Liyin Shen 
Author-X-Name-First: Liyin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shen 
Title: Project competition intensity (PCI) in the construction market: a case study in China 
Abstract:
  In economic terminology, 'competition intensity' can be used to mirror to
 a certain degree the status of industrial competition in a specific
 market, while in the construction market, it particularly involves the
 part of project competition intensity (PCI). Based on a road project in
 China, two forms of PCI, overt and covert, are identified in this study.
 To lower project construction cost thus enabling better project tendering
 performance, clients can facilitate higher levels of overt PCI by
 tailoring their tendering procedures, whereas, through covert PCI project
 competitors can adopt anti-competitive behaviours to attain the expected
 works. The difference between overt PCI and covert PCI indicates various
 practitioners' perspectives and impact on the levels of competition
 intensity in construction. The findings suggest a way to promote PCI
 studies in the future, and offer new insights into other parts of
 competition intensity in construction. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 463-470 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Competition, project complexity index, attributes, case study, road, China, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190802036136 
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Author-Name: Jasper Mbachu 
Author-X-Name-First: Jasper 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mbachu 
Title: Conceptual framework for the assessment of subcontractors' eligibility and performance in the construction industry 
Abstract:
  Subcontractors handle a major portion&#x2014;about 85%&#x2014;of all
 construction projects in the building industry. The ability of the main
 contractor and consultants to deliver the project within time, quality and
 cost targets depends largely on the performance of the subcontractors.
 Selection of subcontractors on the basis of overall ability to perform is
 therefore crucial to successful project delivery. The key criteria for
 assessing subcontractors' eligibility for tender invitation and award, and
 subsequent performance at the construction stage, were investigated. Using
 the descriptive survey method, 243 contractors and 307 subcontractors
 registered with the Gauteng Master Builders Association of South Africa
 were surveyed. The multi-attribute technique was used to analyse the data.
 Results showed that quality record is the most influential criterion for
 selecting high performing subcontractors at the pre-qualification stage,
 and for assessing their performance at the construction stage. Tender
 price exerts the most significant influence in the subcontract award. A
 framework was developed for use by main contractors and consultants in the
 assessment of the suitability and performance of subcontractors.
 Application of the framework to a case study demonstrated its merit as a
 tool for ensuring that only high performing subcontractors are selected
 for subcontract jobs. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 471-484 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Performance evaluation, pre-qualification, selection, subcontracting, tendering, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190801918730 
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Author-Name: Goh Bee Hua 
Author-X-Name-First: Goh Bee 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hua 
Title: The state of applications of quantitative analysis techniques to construction economics and management (1983 to 2006) 
Abstract:
  With increasing complexity of construction industry problems, researchers
 are experimenting with computationally rigorous techniques with the aim of
 seeking innovative solutions. In order to trace the applications of
 quantitative analysis techniques to research in the two fields of
 construction economics and construction management for both conventional
 and AI techniques, the methodology involves compiling all the relevant
 papers from the top two ranking construction management journals, namely,
 Construction Management and Economics and ASCE's Journal of Construction
 Engineering and Management. The period is from 1983 to 2006. The compiled
 papers are classified by field, area (or topic), technique applied and
 year of publication to enable time series and cross-sectional analyses of
 the data. Mainly, the results are depicted as trends when the patterns of
 distribution of the papers are plotted over time. The three findings are:
 (1) for construction economics, the overall increasing trend is higher for
 papers that have applied conventional techniques; (2) for construction
 management, there is a clear positive trend for papers that have applied
 AI techniques which starts from 1995; and (3) the areas (or topics) of
 construction management that have increasingly higher growth in the
 application of AI techniques are optimization of site operations and
 optimization of project time, cost and resources allocation. Two broad
 recommendations are made that relate to advancing the fields of
 construction economics and construction management with the view that
 researchers must better enable themselves to build tools that incorporate
 intelligence as innovative solutions for increasingly complex problems. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 485-497 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, statistical method, quantitative analysis technique, bibliometrics, construction economics, construction management, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190801998716 
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Author-Name: Raufdeen Rameezdeen 
Author-X-Name-First: Raufdeen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rameezdeen 
Author-Name: Thanuja Ramachandra 
Author-X-Name-First: Thanuja 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ramachandra 
Title: Construction linkages in a developing economy: the case of Sri Lanka 
Abstract:
  The importance of the construction industry stems from its strong
 linkages with other sectors of the economy. Despite the extensive research
 on input-output analysis and sectoral linkages of construction, a gap is
 found in the literature dealing with developing economies. The objective
 is to study the construction linkages in a developing economy using
 input-output tables compiled since the 1970s in Sri Lanka. Results show
 that the share of construction in gross national product and national
 income is lower in Sri Lanka than in developed countries. In Sri Lanka,
 the share of manufacturing in GNP declined while the share of services has
 increased with economic development. The backward linkage indicator ranges
 between 0.364 and 0.457 during the period of 1970-2000 while output
 multiplier ranges between 1.496 and 1.641 indicating the 'pull effect'.
 The 'push effect' is found to be very insignificant. An aggregated
 sectoral analysis reveals high dependence of construction on manufacturing
 followed by services. The trend analysis shows an increasing dependence of
 construction on the services sector. The direct and total inputs from
 manufacturing and services have increased over time. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 499-506 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Input-output analysis, construction sector, backward linkages, forward linkages, Sri Lanka, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190802017706 
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Author-Name: Ahmed M. Abdel Aziz 
Author-X-Name-First: Ahmed M. Abdel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Aziz 
Title: Minimum performance bounds for evaluating contractors performance during construction of highway pavement projects 
Abstract:
  For project control during construction, evaluating the performance of
 contractors is usually established through progress measurement that
 compares the actual performance to the planned performance. Corrective
 actions and/or performance penalties are then established as relative
 measures that judge the actual performance based on current project plans
 without considering the performance of other similar projects or the
 lowest performance that projects could reach while still being successful.
 To establish a generalized benchmark measure and a non-project-specific
 project control tool, the concept of minimum performance bounds is
 explained in relation to their development for highway pavement projects.
 The bounds were developed using constrained-parameters polynomial
 regression and cluster analysis for a sample of 497 highway pavement
 projects in Washington State. Minimum bounds for small, medium and large
 projects were fairly distinguishable signifying the project size effect on
 the location and shape of performance bounds. Bounds were also developed
 for projects classified by asphalt quantities, contract values, project
 duration and project length, being the common criteria used by highway
 agencies. Owners would use the minimum performance bounds as control tools
 when requesting corrective actions, establishing incentives, imposing
 performance penalties, initiating a default clause for substandard
 performance, and/or in pre-qualifying contractors for new projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 507-529 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Performance evaluation, regression analysis, highways, cash flow forecasting, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190801918748 
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Author-Name: Johan Nystrom 
Author-X-Name-First: Johan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nystrom 
Title: A quasi-experimental evaluation of partnering 
Abstract:
  Construction managerial literature often argues that there are gains to
 be made by using partnering. Voices have however been raised to approach
 partnering in a more neutral perspective and with well-founded methods of
 evaluation. This study can be seen as an outcome of the criticisms against
 earlier empirical evaluations by setting out to provide more tangible data
 and an improved method for evaluating partnering. A quasi-experimental
 method has been adopted in order to control for other affecting variables
 and find the unique effect of partnering. This approach strives to match
 partnering projects with identical non-partnering projects on every
 relevant variable except partnering. Six hundred and twenty three site
 meeting minutes from 20 publicly procured projects have been analysed to
 extract differences between partnering and non-partnering projects
 concerning cost and quality. Time delays, the amount of disputes,
 financial outcome and contract flexibility have been used as indicators.
 The paper has made a first attempt in trying to push the frontier for
 partnering evaluations forward by providing a new type of data (site
 meeting minutes) and applying a well-reputed evaluation method
 (quasi-experiment). The main result is that no systematic or general
 trends can be seen in the material. This result casts a shadow over the
 optimistic results from earlier evaluations and suggests that the main
 contribution of partnering might lie in its intangible effects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 531-541 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Partnering, evaluation, research methods, 
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Author-Name: Brian Atkin 
Author-X-Name-First: Brian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Atkin 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Title: Editorial: stakeholder management in construction 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 549-552 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190802142405 
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Author-Name: Stefan Olander 
Author-X-Name-First: Stefan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Olander 
Author-Name: Anne Landin 
Author-X-Name-First: Anne 
Author-X-Name-Last: Landin 
Title: A comparative study of factors affecting the external stakeholder management process 
Abstract:
  There is a natural tendency for stakeholder groups to try to influence
 the implementation of construction projects in line with their individual
 concerns and needs. This presents a challenge for construction project
 managers in analysing and managing these various concerns and needs in a
 stakeholder management process falling within the limits of the project.
 The aim of the research presented here was to show the factors affecting
 the stakeholder management process positively or negatively from the
 perspective of project implementation. A comparative study of two railway
 projects in Sweden was undertaken to analyse these factors. The study
 showed that the outcome of the stakeholder management process depended
 mainly upon how well the project managers presented the benefits and
 negative consequences brought on by the construction project. Techniques
 and tools exist for this purpose, but must be appropriate, and these are
 discussed in the context of the two projects. The challenge for project
 managers is to implement the project in such a way that the effects of
 negative impacts are minimized and, if possible, the benefits for all
 stakeholders are maximized. Project managers must communicate and interact
 with stakeholders so that the perceived benefits and negative impacts are
 realistically defined. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 553-561 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Customer relations, stakeholder, railways, Sweden, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190701821810 
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Author-Name: Stephen Ward 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ward 
Author-Name: Chris Chapman 
Author-X-Name-First: Chris 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chapman 
Title: Stakeholders and uncertainty management in projects 
Abstract:
  Stakeholders are a major source of uncertainty in projects. This
 uncertainty encompasses who relevant stakeholders are, how they could
 influence a project, and what their motives are in so far as their actions
 affect project activity. A generic project uncertainty management process
 framework is employed to provide a structure for a review of approaches to
 analysing stakeholders and related uncertainty management issues. This
 framework, the SHAMPU (Shape, Harness, and Manage Project Uncertainty)
 process, consists of nine phases: project definition, focusing the
 uncertainty management process, identifying sources of uncertainty,
 structuring issues, clarifying ownership, estimating variability,
 evaluating implications of uncertainty, harnessing plans, and managing
 implementation. A variety of approaches to stakeholder analysis are
 considered in relation to these phases. In particular, characterizing
 projects on a 'hard-soft' spectrum suggests generic strategies for
 managing stakeholder expectations and fostering trust between
 stakeholders. An important conclusion is that a systematic approach to
 stakeholder management is facilitated by the use of project uncertainty
 management processes that distinguish different stages of the project life
 cycle. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 563-577 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Project management, risk management, stakeholder, uncertainty, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190801998708 
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Author-Name: Campbell Fraser 
Author-X-Name-First: Campbell 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fraser 
Author-Name: Chunxue Zhu 
Author-X-Name-First: Chunxue 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhu 
Title: Stakeholder perception of construction site managers' effectiveness 
Abstract:
  Contemporary management thinking pays a great deal of attention to
 'stakeholder theory', positing that sustainable success rests, to a great
 extent, with the systematic consideration of the needs and goals of all
 key stakeholders. This paper examines managerial effectiveness under the
 light of stakeholder theory. Using multivariate analysis, it investigates
 perceptions of importance of the dimensions of effectiveness held by a
 sample of 61 managers and 268 key project stakeholders in all major cities
 in Australia through a performance measurement tool comprising 52
 performance elements. The findings of the research show that perceptions
 vary significantly across professional groups as well as high and low
 performing managers. The application the method presented in this paper
 can provide a framework for improvement of both managerial performance and
 stakeholder relationships. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 579-590 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Stakeholder management, managerial effectiveness, performance measurement, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190802036151 
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Author-Name: Ezekiel Chinyio 
Author-X-Name-First: Ezekiel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chinyio 
Author-Name: Akintola Akintoye 
Author-X-Name-First: Akintola 
Author-X-Name-Last: Akintoye 
Title: Practical approaches for engaging stakeholders: findings from the UK 
Abstract:
  Principles for managing stakeholders are discussed in the context of UK
 construction practice. The number of stakeholders in a modern construction
 project can be large, presenting numerous interfaces that have to be
 managed. Meanwhile, each organization has its own characteristic
 disposition. Therefore, the interactions between diverse organizations in
 a project pose a high potential for conflicting stakes. Against this
 background, stakeholder management assumes high priority. Qualitative
 research was used to investigate the practice of stakeholder management
 with 12 UK companies in the construction sector. Interviews were held with
 these companies and content analysis was used to identify themes that
 demonstrate effective stakeholder management practice. Construct validity
 and a workshop underpinned the verification of underlying and frontline
 approaches for managing stakeholders. The underlying approaches include
 maintaining existing relationships, providing top-level support and being
 proactive while the frontline approaches include the use of negotiations,
 trade-offs, incentives and concessions. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 591-599 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Communication, conflict, corporate governance, relationship, negotiation, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190802078310 
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Author-Name: Vivek Narain Mathur 
Author-X-Name-First: Vivek Narain 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mathur 
Author-Name: Andrew Price 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Price 
Author-Name: Simon Austin 
Author-X-Name-First: Simon 
Author-X-Name-Last: Austin 
Title: Conceptualizing stakeholder engagement in the context of sustainability and its assessment 
Abstract:
  Stakeholder engagement in construction projects can be conceptualized in
 different ways. It can be seen from a strategic management perspective
 aimed at capturing knowledge, increasing ownership of the project by
 users, reducing conflict, encouraging innovation and facilitating spin-off
 partnerships. From an ethical perspective, meaningful stakeholder
 engagement can be seen to enhance inclusive decision making, promote
 equity, enhance local decision making and build social capital. The
 benefits from both of these perspectives are vital for sustainability;
 however, stakeholder engagement can also be seen from the perspective of
 an opportunity for social learning&#x2014;a social process where diverse
 stakeholders share a common forum, learn about each other's values,
 reflect upon their own values and create a shared vision and shared
 objectives. Dialogue is also useful in increasing awareness, changing
 attitudes and affecting behaviours. Existing practices view stakeholder
 engagement: mostly from a management perspective; sometimes from an
 ethical perspective; less often as a combination of the two; and rarely
 have any element of the social learning perspective. There is a need for
 an approach that combines all the three perspectives if sustainability is
 to be pursued. A dialogue-oriented approach to integrated sustainability
 assessment could provide an ideal means to do so. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 601-609 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Stakeholder, sustainability, strategic management, ethics, social learning, dialogue, sustainability assessment, 
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Author-Name: Steve Rowlinson 
Author-X-Name-First: Steve 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rowlinson 
Author-Name: Yan Ki Fiona Cheung 
Author-X-Name-First: Yan Ki Fiona 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung 
Title: Stakeholder management through empowerment: modelling project success 
Abstract:
  Stakeholder management is part of the project management process and this
 ongoing research builds on previous studies in the field of relationship
 management in Hong Kong and Australia and presents a testable stakeholder
 management process model in which the concepts of empowerment,
 organizational culture, trust and commitment are used as a basis for
 exploring the process. This may appear somewhat paradoxical to the reader
 as project managers, traditionally, have been seen to attempt to mollify
 stakeholders while focusing their attention on the details of project
 management rather than to empower stakeholders to have a significant input
 to the project&#x2014;empowerment being seen to encourage 'interference'
 from non-specialists into the managers' domain. This change in attitude to
 stakeholders marks a culture change in the real estate and construction
 industry, brought about by an increased emphasis on relationship
 management. The research reported in this paper looks at the issues of
 stakeholder management via a research model that has identified project
 contextual factors which, through perceptual processes, influence
 empowerment and so the outcomes of the project. Hence, the problem
 addressed is how and why relationship management and stakeholder
 management are different in two unique cultures and what elements can be
 considered common and what elements are different. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 611-623 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Australia, empowerment, Hong Kong, relationship management, stakeholder management model, 
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Author-Name: Krisen Moodley 
Author-X-Name-First: Krisen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Moodley 
Author-Name: Nigel Smith 
Author-X-Name-First: Nigel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smith 
Author-Name: Christopher Nigel Preece 
Author-X-Name-First: Christopher Nigel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Preece 
Title: Stakeholder matrix for ethical relationships in the construction industry 
Abstract:
  The construction industry in general has a poor ethical reputation, being
 widely regarded by the public as a sector with corrupt practices, health
 and safety failures, and causing damage to the environment. A modern 21st
 century industry needs to consider how it orientates itself to the dilemma
 of conflicting stakeholder and ethical demands. The implications for
 stakeholders of the all pervasive drive for globalization in the
 construction industry is reviewed, leading to a consideration of the
 ethical relationship interfaces that construction organizations have with
 their stakeholders from the viewpoint of ethics, social contracts and
 corporate responsibility. Building upon earlier work a prototype
 stakeholder ethical responsibility matrix (SERM) is proposed as a
 management tool. Stakeholder management using an ethical perspective can
 meet the needs of both agency and stakeholder requirements. The
 increasingly complex global construction industry presents many challenges
 as key business decisions in construction are in reality moral decisions
 also. A completed version of the SERM offers a way forward for managing
 the ethical dimension of construction industry decision making. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 625-632 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Stakeholders, ethics, social contracts, responsibility matrix, 
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Author-Name: Hedley Smyth 
Author-X-Name-First: Hedley 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smyth 
Title: The credibility gap in stakeholder management: ethics and evidence of relationship management 
Abstract:
  The predominant utilitarian conceptualization of stakeholder management
 within construction is reviewed. Utilitarianism will be contrasted with an
 ethics of nurture and care perspective. A credibility gap is identified in
 the utilitarian approach whereby individual parties in positions of power
 are unable to maximize net well-being. The relationship management concept
 will be outlined and located within the ethics of care, showing how
 aggregated behaviours can be linked to this approach. Behaviours that
 management can facilitate will be outlined and links made with the ethics
 of care concerning stakeholder management. The analysis will conceptually
 establish how the credibility gap in stakeholder management can be
 bridged. Research into relationships within PPP/PFI projects will be
 explored. The relationships between the SPV and the public sector will
 provide a particular focus. Recommendations for practice and future
 research will draw the analysis to a conclusion. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 633-643 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Ethics, relationship management, stakeholder management, utility, 
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Author-Name: Derek Walker 
Author-X-Name-First: Derek 
Author-X-Name-Last: Walker 
Author-Name: Lynda Margaret Bourne 
Author-X-Name-First: Lynda Margaret 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bourne 
Author-Name: Arthur Shelley 
Author-X-Name-First: Arthur 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shelley 
Title: Influence, stakeholder mapping and visualization 
Abstract:
  Stakeholder identification, management and engagement are recognized as
 key project management skills; however, this is a 'soft' skill that
 requires both intuition and a strong capacity for analysis. There are few
 tools and methodologies to which people undertaking stakeholder management
 activities can turn. Highly complex problem solving activities, such as
 stakeholder management, can benefit from high level conceptual approaches
 that allow those involved to see clearly or to visualize the situation
 being examined. Metaphors, particularly highly visual representations of
 complex situations, can be very helpful in triggering simplification of
 complex situations to a level where understanding of the situation can
 yield fruitful results in moving forward to developing plans and actions.
 Visualization tools for stakeholder management can be of great value.
 Describing stakeholder visualization tools that can be used to develop a
 stakeholder engagement strategy can therefore raise awareness of these
 tools. The development and use of two such tools are described. While they
 are both independently useful they could be effectively combined. This
 prospect could reduce the chances of project failure and enhance success
 through having clearer pictures of stakeholder influence patterns. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 645-658 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Stakeholder management, organization behaviour, organizational politics, 
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Author-Name: Chris Chapman 
Author-X-Name-First: Chris 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chapman 
Author-Name: Stephen Ward 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ward 
Title: Developing and implementing a balanced incentive and risk sharing contract 
Abstract:
  An important aspect of stakeholder management in construction projects is
 the contractual approach to managing risk and uncertainty. Clients need to
 choose an appropriate form of contract from available common options, like
 fixed price, design and build (D&B), and design, build, finance and
 operate (DBFO). Facilitating appropriate choices is usefully addressed
 within a balanced incentive and risk sharing (BIARS) contract framework,
 'balance' implying incentives that align client and contractor objectives.
 What this means in operational terms, within the context of a best
 practice approach to project risk and uncertainty management, is explored
 and clarified. The work is based on a mix of conventionally funded
 academic research and consultancy-based research. It was stimulated by the
 need to explain these ideas to a client using target contracts with
 unbalanced risk sharing, a common practice. Best practice requires a
 balanced approach, and the difference is significant. Best practice also
 involves a number of other relevant features. The key conclusion is that
 full integration of contract choice decisions and other aspects of a best
 practice approach to risk and uncertainty management is practical and
 advantageous, and a reasonable next step in the evolution of best
 practice. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 659-669 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Contract conditions, risk management, 
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Author-Name: Ehsan Eshtehardian 
Author-X-Name-First: Ehsan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Eshtehardian 
Author-Name: Abbas Afshar 
Author-X-Name-First: Abbas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Afshar 
Author-Name: Reza Abbasnia 
Author-X-Name-First: Reza 
Author-X-Name-Last: Abbasnia 
Title: Time-cost optimization: using GA and fuzzy sets theory for uncertainties in cost 
Abstract:
  Uncertainties should be considered in any time-cost trade-off problems
 when minimizing project cost and duration, which leads to the so-called
 stochastic time-cost trade-off problem. A new approach to investigate
 stochastic time-cost trade-off problems employing fuzzy logic theory is
 presented. The proposed approach fully embeds the fuzzy structure of the
 uncertainties in total direct cost into the model. An appropriate GA is
 used to develop a solution to the multi-objective fuzzy time cost model.
 The accepted risk level of the project manager is defined through &#x3b1;
 cut approach for which a separate Pareto front with set of non-dominated
 solutions has been developed. To compare the alternative set of options
 for any assumed project duration, associated fuzzy costs for different
 values of &#x3b1; cut are ranked employing two appropriate approaches for
 fuzzy costs comparison. The proposed models are applied to solve two
 benchmark test problems. It is shown that the models facilitate the
 decision-making process by selecting specified risk levels and employing
 the associated Pareto front. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 679-691 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Time-cost, optimization, uncertainties, fuzzy sets, Pareto front, 
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Author-Name: Marco Yu 
Author-X-Name-First: Marco 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yu 
Author-Name: Graham Ive 
Author-X-Name-First: Graham 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ive 
Title: The compilation methods of building price indices in Britain: a critical review 
Abstract:
  The major message that I will be trying to convey is that we often
 misinterpret the available data because of inadequate attention to how
 they are produced &#x2026; (Griliches, 1994, p.&#xa0;2) The importance of
 accurate measurement and pertinent modelling of the general level of
 construction prices cannot be overemphasized. Uses range from
 macroeconomic statistics such as real value of investment to micro-level
 budgeting like construction project price forecasts. Numerous research
 studies posit that the measured productivity growth rates of the
 construction sector are distorted and that an inaccurate general
 construction price index is a main villain of the piece. The academic
 research published in this arena has primarily focused on models to
 forecast or predict changes in the general construction price level,
 whereas this research scrutinizes the compilation methods of the general
 construction price index in Britain and finds that the indices measure the
 price movement of more traditional building trades but almost completely
 ignore the mechanical and electrical services. The existing indices also
 do not gauge the tender price movements of new building work that is not
 procured through the conventional lump sum BQs route, such as many
 projects in private housing and PFI markets. These make out a case for
 allowing resources to the project of developing alternative methodologies:
 (1) a revised version of the present method; and (2) hedonic price index. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 693-705 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Tender price index, construction output deflator, index compilation methodology, construction statistics, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190802043918 
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Author-Name: Xiao-Hua Jin 
Author-X-Name-First: Xiao-Hua 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jin 
Author-Name: Hemanta Doloi 
Author-X-Name-First: Hemanta 
Author-X-Name-Last: Doloi 
Title: Interpreting risk allocation mechanism in public-private partnership projects: an empirical study in a transaction cost economics perspective 
Abstract:
  Risk allocation in public-private partnership (PPP) projects is currently
 claimed as capability driven. While lacking theoretical support, the claim
 is often 'violated' by current industrial practice. There is thus a need
 for formal mechanisms to interpret why a particular risk is retained by
 government in one project while transferred to private partners in
 another. From the viewpoint of transaction cost economics (TCE),
 integrated with the resource-based view (RBV) of organizational
 capabilities, this paper proposed a theoretical framework for
 understanding risk allocation practice in PPP projects. The theories
 underlying the major constructs and their links were articulated. Data
 gathered from an industry-wide survey were used to test the framework. The
 results of multiple linear regression (MLR) generally support the proposed
 framework. It has been found that partners' risk management routine,
 mechanism, commitment, cooperation history, and uncertainties associated
 with project risk management could serve to determine the risk allocation
 strategies adopted in a PPP project. This theoretical framework thus
 provides both government and private agencies with a logical and complete
 understanding of the process of selecting the allocation strategy for a
 particular risk in PPP projects. Moreover, it could be utilized to steer
 the risk allocation strategy by controlling certain critical determinants
 identified in the study. Study limitations and future research directions
 have also been set out. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 707-721 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Risk management, risk allocation, organizational capability, commitment, uncertainty, transaction cost economics, PPP, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190801998682 
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Author-Name: Ping Yung 
Author-X-Name-First: Ping 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yung 
Author-Name: Lawrence Wai Chung Lai 
Author-X-Name-First: Lawrence Wai Chung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lai 
Title: Supervising for quality: an empirical examination of institutional arrangements in China's construction industry 
Abstract:
  Most of the literature on the rapid changes in institutional arrangements
 in China's construction industry have either limited themselves to a
 description of these changes or relied on opinion surveys to draw
 conclusions. Few researchers have conducted serious empirical
 examinations, especially regarding the ownership of developers or
 contractors. To fill this gap, we empirically examined the effectiveness
 of compulsory construction supervision arrangements on the quality of
 construction projects in mainland China, explained the seemingly
 inexplicable phenomenon that projects undertaken by state-owned
 enterprises (SOEs) are of better quality than those undertaken by
 non-SOEs, explored the law of tort in relation to construction supervision
 firms, tested the published official data from 1991 to 2001 on
 construction 'good quality rates' with regression against per capita
 values and powers of machinery as well as the capital-output ratios of
 both SOEs and non-SOEs, identified the determining factors affecting
 construction quality, and demonstrated the limitations of using the
 principal-agent theory in analysing the construction industry. The results
 supported the corollary of the Coase Theorem that resource allocation in
 terms of output quality will be affected by changes in the institutional
 arrangements. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 723-737 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Construction supervision, construction quality, state-owned enterprise, Coase Theorem, principal-agent theory, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190801998690 
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Author-Name: Jan Brochner 
Author-X-Name-First: Jan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Brochner 
Author-Name: Bo-Christer Bjork 
Author-X-Name-First: Bo-Christer 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bjork 
Title: Where to submit? Journal choice by construction management authors 
Abstract:
  Publishers of academic journals can be seen as service providers to
 authors, in addition to the traditional role of providers of research
 results to readers. The purpose of this study was to analyse how author
 choices of journal in construction management are affected by quality and
 service perceptions. Seven journals were identified and for each 2006
 article, one author e-mail address was extracted. A web-based
 questionnaire was sent to 397 authors and 35% responded. It was found that
 there were three journals regularly followed by at least half the
 respondents. Most of the other four journals have scopes broader than
 construction management and receive lower scores for characteristics such
 as impact on researchers. No open access journals were included, and
 authors in the field of construction management rarely post openly
 accessible copies of their manuscripts or publications on the web. Author
 ranking of journals for their next submission is found to be related to
 general criteria such as academic status, circulation figures and ISI
 indexation. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 739-749 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Construction management, research policy, scientific journals, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190802017698 
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Author-Name: Athena Roumboutsos 
Author-X-Name-First: Athena 
Author-X-Name-Last: Roumboutsos 
Author-Name: Konstantinos Anagnostopoulos 
Author-X-Name-First: Konstantinos 
Author-X-Name-Last: Anagnostopoulos 
Title: Public-private partnership projects in Greece: risk ranking and preferred risk allocation 
Abstract:
  Project participants, through experience, have an initial perception and
 predisposition towards risk and the types of risks they are willing and
 able to undertake. This is equally true for parties interested in
 public-private partnership (PPP) projects. These initial positions have
 been registered for the major Greek PPP market stakeholders potentially
 involved in a PPP arrangement through a survey covering all candidate
 construction companies, interested financing institutes and a number of
 public sector entities to be involved in PPPs. Findings revealed that
 stakeholders were, for the majority of risks identified, in agreement as
 to preferred risk allocation. Risk allocation preferences for construction
 companies were compared with similar findings for the UK, a mature PPP
 market, indicating a possible learning/maturing process based on the
 particular country background. Conclusions add to other surveys carried
 out on the subject and should enable public sector clients to establish a
 more efficient framework for risk allocation, thus reducing negotiations
 prior to contract award and minimizing the risk of poor risk distribution. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 751-763 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Public-private partnerships, risk allocation, stakeholders, 
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Author-Name: Paul Bowen 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bowen 
Author-Name: Keith Cattell 
Author-X-Name-First: Keith 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cattell 
Author-Name: Greg Distiller 
Author-X-Name-First: Greg 
Author-X-Name-Last: Distiller 
Author-Name: Peter Edwards 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Edwards 
Title: Job satisfaction of South African quantity surveyors: an empirical study 
Abstract:
  A web-based national questionnaire survey of the opinions of registered
 South African quantity surveyors was undertaken to establish their levels
 of job satisfaction. Issues explored included demographic factors; factors
 influencing job satisfaction; choice of career; gender and race in the
 workplace; and harassment and discrimination at work. Generally, it can be
 said that South African quantity surveyors like their jobs. Respondents
 tended to be poorly informed about career prospects when embarking on
 their careers and, although salary was a main driver in respect of career
 choice, many quantity surveyors 'drifted' into the career. However, most
 respondents claimed that they would choose the same career again.
 Important factors influencing job satisfaction for quantity surveyors were
 found to include: personal satisfaction in doing the work; a low degree of
 supervision; participating in decision-making; undertaking challenging and
 creative work; and receiving recognition for achievements. Not all
 motivators were present in the respondents' workplaces, particularly
 participation in decision making and receiving regular feedback on
 performance. Women quantity surveyors perceive the profession to be male
 dominated, especially with regard to attitudes towards maternity leave and
 flexible working hours. The findings provide a valuable basis for
 indicating how quantity surveying firms can create an environment more
 conducive to enhancing job satisfaction of professional staff. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 765-780 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Job satisfaction, quantity surveyors, South Africa, 
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Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Title: First and second price independent values sealed bid procurement auctions: some scalar equilibrium results 
Abstract:
  A great body of knowledge exists on the theory of auctions and
 competitive bidding that is of potential relevance to construction
 contract tendering. Most of this, however, contains
 assumptions&#x2014;such as perfect information&#x2014;that are unlikely to
 be tenable in practice. The aim, therefore, is to examine the effects of
 relaxing some of the more restrictive of these assumptions to align more
 closely with the construction tendering situation. In particular, the
 effects of additive and multiplicative (scalar) mark-ups in equilibrium
 are examined for first and second price auctions in situations where
 bidders have different, uncertain, costs. This is illustrated first by
 Monte Carlo simulation&#x2014;by which bids are generated randomly from a
 normal distribution for six bidders and mark-ups applied systematically
 for each bidder in turn until equilibrium is reached. An extensive
 numerical analysis is then applied to obtain equilibrium results for both
 mark-up values and expected profit from the simple symmetric case through
 to more complex asymmetric cases for the uniform and normal distributions.
 In general, it is found that first price auction bidders with relatively
 high cv levels and a larger number of bidders involved bid higher in
 equilibrium but can expect little profit unless the number of bidders
 involved is small. Where there are asymmetries, stronger bidders (i.e.
 those with lower costs and less variability) bid much higher and achieve
 much higher profits in equilibrium. From the seller's point of view, it is
 cheaper, in equilibrium, to have a homogeneous group of low variability
 bidders. The work contributes to the body of knowledge on the economic
 theory of auctions by closing some of the gap between theory and practice. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 787-803 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Auction theory, tendering, bidding, equilibrium, mark-up, 
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Author-Name: Jieh-Haur Chen 
Author-X-Name-First: Jieh-Haur 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen 
Author-Name: Li-Ren Yang 
Author-X-Name-First: Li-Ren 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yang 
Author-Name: W. H. Chen 
Author-X-Name-First: W. H. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen 
Author-Name: C. K. Chang 
Author-X-Name-First: C. K. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chang 
Title: Case-based allocation of onsite supervisory manpower for construction projects 
Abstract:
  In the highly competitive worldwide construction industry, a slight
 inaccuracy of estimation can easily cause the loss of a project. Erroneous
 experience-based cost estimates or allocations of onsite supervisory
 manpower often offset the profit gained from the project and may even
 jeopardize the management processes. To counter these types of problems,
 we develop a model using mathematical analysis and case-based reasoning to
 automate the allocation of onsite supervisory manpower and its costs. The
 method is founded upon laborious data collection processes and analysis by
 matching statistical assumptions, and is applicable to construction
 projects for residential buildings, industrial office buildings,
 commercial buildings and industrial construction. In the modelling the
 costs and allocation of onsite supervisory manpower are quantified for
 both owners and contractors before initiating or bidding on the projects.
 The findings confirm that the degree of variation of the model predictions
 has an accuracy rate at 88.47%. Single-site construction projects with the
 following characteristics: a non-crashing schedule, a floor area of less
 than 35&#xa0;000&#xa0;m2, a height of less than 50m, can be accurately
 predicted and the assignment of supervisory manpower feasibly automated. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 805-814 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Allocation, human resource management, onsite, overheads, supervisory manpower costs, 
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Author-Name: James Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: James 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Author-Name: Y. H. Chiang 
Author-X-Name-First: Y. H. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chiang 
Author-Name: Thomas Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Title: Construction and economic development: the case of Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  The role of construction in economic development is an important issue
 facing the construction research community, government and international
 development agencies. Based on empirical analyses, the complexities of the
 relationship between construction activity and stage of economic
 development in Hong Kong were examined. With time series data, Granger
 causality test results show that the construction output particularly the
 infrastructure sector drives the economic growth of Hong Kong, and not
 vice versa. Findings further indicate that the role of the local
 construction industry changes as the economy matures from newly
 industrializing country (NIC) to advanced industrialized country (AIC)
 status, as revealed by the diminishing rate of capacity addition by
 construction as well as the growing maintenance and repair sector. This
 complies with Bon's inverted U-shaped relationship between construction
 activity and gross domestic product (GDP). However, the proposition of
 'volume follows share' is not supported since the indigenous construction
 investments still sustain for the service-oriented economy which
 inevitably needs commercial development and logistics infrastructure to
 provide the services. The results may be significant for policy makers in
 NICs, in the long run, to formulate corporate and industrial policies to
 chart out a viable and sustainable course to revive the vigour of the
 industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 815-826 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Bon curve, construction industry, investments, economic development, Hong Kong, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190802189927 
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Author-Name: Paul Bowen 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bowen 
Author-Name: Rob Dorrington 
Author-X-Name-First: Rob 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dorrington 
Author-Name: Greg Distiller 
Author-X-Name-First: Greg 
Author-X-Name-Last: Distiller 
Author-Name: Harry Lake 
Author-X-Name-First: Harry 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lake 
Author-Name: Sarika Besesar 
Author-X-Name-First: Sarika 
Author-X-Name-Last: Besesar 
Title: HIV/AIDS in the South African construction industry: an empirical study 
Abstract:
  South Africa has one of the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence rates, with 11%
 of South Africans currently estimated to be HIV positive. The construction
 industry has one of the highest prevalence rates of any economic sector.
 To indicate the nature and extent of HIV/AIDS in the SA construction
 industry and to establish the degree of association between certain risk
 factors and the prevalence of HIV/AIDS, the results of HIV tests on
 10&#xa0;243 construction employees drawn from 55 companies nationwide are
 reported. In addition to the HIV test, a test for tuberculosis (TB) was
 conducted but proved inconclusive. Permanently employed, semi-skilled
 operators and drivers, as well as skilled employees, have the highest
 prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS; even greater than casual labourers. The group
 displaying the next highest prevalence is temporarily employed general
 labourers. With regard to age, middle-aged employees were shown to be the
 most at risk. Geographically, KwaZulu-Natal exhibits the highest HIV
 prevalence rate, with the Western Cape the lowest. It is recommended that
 a compulsory, industry-wide initiative be adopted, funded via levies,
 involving education, testing and treatment programmes supported via formal
 certification as part of the completion of work certification process. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 827-839 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: HIV/AIDS, construction industry, construction worker, South Africa, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190802061225 
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Author-Name: Hemanta Doloi 
Author-X-Name-First: Hemanta 
Author-X-Name-Last: Doloi 
Title: Application of AHP in improving construction productivity from a management perspective 
Abstract:
  Poor productivity of construction workers is one of the major causes of
 cost overruns and schedule slippages in construction projects. Anecdotal
 evidence suggests that workers' attitudes towards higher productivity may
 not be limited to purely financial rewards, but inherently linked to many
 other latent factors. Some building construction projects in Melbourne are
 compared to each other to ascertain the factors that influence
 productivity. The factors and their relative importance impacting on
 workers' productivity are investigated by using a structured questionnaire
 survey approach. The survey was formulated with 72 questions covering
 three broad categories, namely (1) project planning; (2)
 incentives/disincentives; and (3) job satisfaction. Perceived best
 practices that impact on improvement of productivity on site were
 identified from 19 targeted experts. Analytical hierarchy process shows
 that the biggest influences on productivity are planning and programming.
 The outcome of this study should assist management decisions in
 determining the effect on productivity and suggest possible improvements
 to establish the appropriate management procedures for most productive use
 of labour resources in construction projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 841-854 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Analytical hierarchy process, productivity, site management, 
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Author-Name: Cindy Menches 
Author-X-Name-First: Cindy 
Author-X-Name-Last: Menches 
Author-Name: Awad Hanna 
Author-X-Name-First: Awad 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hanna 
Author-Name: Erik Nordheim 
Author-X-Name-First: Erik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nordheim 
Author-Name: Jeffrey Russell 
Author-X-Name-First: Jeffrey 
Author-X-Name-Last: Russell 
Title: Impact of pre-construction planning and project characteristics on performance in the US electrical construction industry 
Abstract:
  The mild recession experienced in the early part of this decade forced
 many US electrical contractors to reduce their profit margins as a way to
 win jobs and survive economically. However, to make up for lower profit
 margins, contractors turned to 'better planning' as a method for improving
 their efficiency and increasing their profitability. In general,
 contractors believe that better planning contributes to better project
 performance, but the evidence has been mostly anecdotal. A study was
 conducted recently that transformed anecdotal evidence about the impact of
 pre-construction planning on performance into quantitative evidence. The
 research resulted in the development of a model pre-construction planning
 process that was based on outstanding projects that were well planned and
 performed well. The study quantified the relationship between
 pre-construction planning activities, project characteristics and
 performance, and a separate validation study found that those projects
 that performed a comprehensive planning process similar to the model
 planning process were more likely to achieve their estimated work hours,
 profit, budget and completion goals. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 855-869 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Assessments, construction planning, efficiency, electrical measurement, performance measurement, 
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Author-Name: Brenda Yip 
Author-X-Name-First: Brenda 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yip 
Author-Name: Steve Rowlinson 
Author-X-Name-First: Steve 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rowlinson 
Author-Name: Oi Ling Siu 
Author-X-Name-First: Oi Ling 
Author-X-Name-Last: Siu 
Title: Coping strategies as moderators in the relationship between role overload and burnout 
Abstract:
  The moderating effect coping strategies have on the relationship between
 role overload and burnout was investigated in a sample of 222 professional
 engineers in the construction industry. A four-factor model of coping
 strategies, based on the Ways of Coping Questionnaire (WCQ) revised scale,
 was identified to consist of rational problem solving, resigned
 distancing, seeking support/ventilation and passive wishful thinking. The
 results revealed that only rational problem solving significantly
 moderated the relationship between role overload and all three dimensions
 of burnout, i.e. emotional exhaustion, cynicism and reduced professional
 efficacy; whereas the moderating effect of resigned distancing and seeking
 support/ventilation was significant only on emotional exhaustion and
 cynicism respectively. Passive wishful thinking failed to demonstrate a
 significant moderating effect on any of the burnout dimensions at all. The
 importance and methods of incorporating effective coping strategies as a
 successful intervention for managing burnout at individual, organizational
 and institutional levels are discussed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 871-882 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Burnout, coping, moderating effect, role overload, 
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Author-Name: Saleh Abu Dabous 
Author-X-Name-First: Saleh Abu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dabous 
Author-Name: Sabah Alkass 
Author-X-Name-First: Sabah 
Author-X-Name-Last: Alkass 
Title: Decision support method for multi-criteria selection of bridge rehabilitation strategy 
Abstract:
  Bridge management is the decision-making process for selecting and
 prioritizing the actions necessary to maintain a bridge within acceptable
 limits of safety and serviceability. The current decision-making approach
 for bridge management is based on optimizing the life cycle cost of the
 structure. This is a single criterion decision-making process which does
 not include the indirect impact of the maintenance, repair and replacement
 actions. Sound bridge management decisions should be made through balanced
 consideration of multiple and conflicting criteria. This requirement
 motivated the development of a multi-criteria decision support method for
 bridge deck management. The method is based on a modified analytic
 hierarchy process (AHP) to evaluate and rank alternative bridge
 rehabilitation strategies. The modified AHP provides an effective
 analytical tool to deal with complex decision making and has the following
 features: (1) multi-criteria decision-making process; (2) accounts for the
 uncertainty associated with the pairwise comparison values; and (3)
 provides a sensitive evaluation of consistency in judgements. The proposed
 decision support method is a rational decision-making technique for bridge
 management. The method practicality and validity is demonstrated using a
 real case study from the industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 883-893 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: AHP, bridge, decision, rehabilitation, 
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Author-Name: Iain Cameron 
Author-X-Name-First: Iain 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cameron 
Author-Name: Billy Hare 
Author-X-Name-First: Billy 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hare 
Title: Planning tools for integrating health and safety in construction 
Abstract:
  Approaches to planning for health and safety in the UK construction
 industry have been criticised for being bureaucratic and irrelevant,
 especially if done by individuals in isolation. This paper reports on the
 findings of a research project, commissioned by the UK Health and Safety
 Executive, which investigated the integration of health and safety with
 construction project planning. A combination of group and individual
 interviews were undertaken, with qualitative methods of analysis, to
 develop integrated management tools for all members of the project team.
 Eight integrated tools were developed: a responsibility chart; an option
 evaluation chart; health and safety hazard workshops; safety information
 on drawings; red-amber-green lists; health and safety milestones on
 programmes; and a design change control process. These were found to aid
 project planning while simultaneously integrating health and safety
 issues. However, recommendations are given on how their application can be
 improved. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 899-909 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Health, management, qualitative, planning, safety, 
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Author-Name: Samuel Laryea 
Author-X-Name-First: Samuel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Laryea 
Author-Name: Will Hughes 
Author-X-Name-First: Will 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hughes 
Title: How contractors price risk in bids: theory and practice 
Abstract:
  Formal and analytical models that contractors can use to assess and price
 project risk at the tender stage have proliferated in recent years.
 However, they are rarely used in practice. Introducing more models would,
 therefore, not necessarily help. A better understanding is needed of how
 contractors arrive at a bid price in practice, and how, and in what
 circumstances, risk apportionment actually influences pricing levels. More
 than 60 proposed risk models for contractors that are published in
 journals were examined and classified. Then exploratory interviews with
 five UK contractors and documentary analyses on how contractors price work
 generally and risk specifically were carried out to help in comparing the
 propositions from the literature to what contractors actually do. No
 comprehensive literature on the real bidding processes used in practice
 was found, and there is no evidence that pricing is systematic. Hence,
 systematic risk and pricing models for contractors may have no justifiable
 basis. Contractors process their bids through certain tendering gateways.
 They acknowledge the risk that they should price. However, the final
 settlement depends on a set of complex, micro-economic factors. Hence,
 risk accountability may be smaller than its true cost to the contractor.
 Risk apportionment occurs at three stages of the whole bid-pricing
 process. However, analytical approaches tend not to incorporate this,
 although they could. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 911-924 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Contractor, interview and documents, pricing, risk apportionment, tendering, 
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Author-Name: Nicola Chiara 
Author-X-Name-First: Nicola 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chiara 
Author-Name: Michael Garvin 
Author-X-Name-First: Michael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Garvin 
Title: Variance models for project financial risk analysis with applications to greenfield BOT highway projects 
Abstract:
  Assessment of BOT project financial risk is generally performed by
 combining Monte Carlo simulation with discounted cash flow analysis. The
 outcomes of this risk assessment depend, to a significant extent, upon the
 total project uncertainty, which aggregates aleatory and epistemic
 uncertainties of key risk variables. Unlike aleatory uncertainty,
 modelling epistemic uncertainty is a rather difficult endeavour. In fact,
 BOT epistemic uncertainty may vary according to the significant
 information disclosed during the concession period. Two properties
 generally characterize the stochastic behaviour of the uncertainty of BOT
 epistemic variables: (1) the learning property and (2) the increasing
 uncertainty property. A new family of Markovian processes, the Martingale
 variance model and the general variance model, are proposed as an
 alternative modelling tool for BOT risk variables. Unlike current
 stochastic models, the proposed models can be adapted to incorporate a
 risk analyst's view of properties (1) and (2). A case study, a
 hypothetical BOT transportation project, illustrates that failing to
 properly model a project's epistemic uncertainty may lead to a biased
 estimate of the project's financial risk. The variance models may support,
 guide and extend the thinking process of risk analysts who face the
 challenging task of representing subjective assessments of key risk
 factors. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 925-939 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Build-operate-transfer, Monte Carlo simulation, risk analysis, stochastic models, 
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Author-X-Name-First: Alexander 
Author-X-Name-Last: Styhre 
Title: The role of social capital in knowledge sharing: the case of a specialist rock construction company 
Abstract:
  In the discourse on knowledge management, the concept of social capital
 plays a key role as the mediator of individual know-how or 'human capital'
 (i.e. individual cognitive or embodied skills and know-how) and structural
 'organizational capital', i.e. knowledge embedded in the routines and
 standard operating procedures of an organization. A study of a Swedish
 specialist rock construction company, ConCo, demonstrates how the social
 network acquired by individual site managers is mobilized when
 unanticipated events occur in day-to-day working life. Rather than using a
 written or mediated system of knowledge sharing (i.e. Intranets or
 databases), the site managers relied primarily on verbal communication
 with their peers. Whenever they encounter a problem, site managers talk to
 their colleagues or call experts outside the firm in order to get credible
 and useful advice on how to handle precarious situations. One of the
 implications of the study is that conceiving of knowledge not as an
 individual property but as a social accomplishment may enable more
 detailed understanding of how intellectual resources are used in the
 construction industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 941-951 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Social capital, learning-by-doing, knowledge management, 
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Author-X-Name-First: Lara 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jaillon 
Author-Name: C. S. Poon 
Author-X-Name-First: C. S. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Poon 
Title: Sustainable construction aspects of using prefabrication in dense urban environment: a Hong Kong case study 
Abstract:
  The construction industry in Hong Kong heavily relies on conventional
 cast in-situ construction involving extensive use of timber formworks and
 wet trades. In 2001, the Construction Industry Review Committee (CIRC)
 report described the construction activities in Hong Kong as 'labour
 intensive, dangerous and polluting', in which 'built products are rarely
 defect-free'. Globally, however, the recent trend is prefabrication, which
 is being increasingly used in the building industry, alleviating some of
 the environmental burdens associated with conventional construction. The
 sustainable construction aspects of adopting prefabrication in high-rise
 buildings are examined, and the economic, environmental and social aspects
 of using prefabrication are assessed. A questionnaire survey was
 administered to experienced professionals and case studies of seven recent
 residential and non-residential buildings in Hong Kong were conducted. The
 findings revealed that environmental, economic and social benefits of
 using prefabrication were significant when compared to conventional
 construction methods. This implies that a wider use of prefabrication
 techniques could contribute to sustainable construction in a dense urban
 environment like Hong Kong. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 953-966 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: High-rise buildings, Hong Kong, precast concrete, prefabrication, sustainable construction, 
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Author-X-Name-First: Yu-Lin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Huang 
Title: The pricing of conditional performance guarantees with risky collateral 
Abstract:
  Conditional performance guarantees with risky collaterals are specific
 bonding instruments that are not credit extensions or require only a
 service fee. Instead, they resemble a credit default swap (CDS) that is
 essentially an insurance contract and can thus be priced accordingly. A
 CDS-based model is proposed here for pricing these instruments. The model
 incorporates both contractor default probability and the recovery risk of
 collateral. It also allows for explicit specification of bonding
 parameters such as the promised amount of payment in the event of default.
 For model implementation, a quasi-KMV-Merton approach is proposed for the
 estimation of contractor default probability. The historical market prices
 and basic accounting data of publicly traded construction firms in the
 Taiwan Economic Journal Database (TEJD) are used to test the model. The
 model demonstrates effective statistical power to distinguish categorized
 samples of the firms. It shows that the current industrial practice of
 asking a standard service rate of 1% tends to charge too little for
 financially distressed firms and too much for normal ones. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 967-978 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Guarantees, contractor default probability, collateral, credit default swap, pricing, models, 
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Author-Name: Ivan Damnjanovic 
Author-X-Name-First: Ivan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Damnjanovic 
Author-Name: Jennifer Duthie 
Author-X-Name-First: Jennifer 
Author-X-Name-Last: Duthie 
Author-Name: S. Travis Waller 
Author-X-Name-First: S. Travis 
Author-X-Name-Last: Waller 
Title: Valuation of strategic network flexibility in development of toll road projects 
Abstract:
  A reliable, cost-effective and safe transportation system is essential to
 economic growth. To keep pace with demands for network capacity,
 revenue-generating projects are increasingly being used to complement the
 current procurement practices and lessen the pressure on public finances.
 In such transportation networks where there exists a mix of free access
 links and links with user fees, network interconnectivity is an important
 component of project valuation. A bilevel stochastic recourse model for
 valuating network flexibility is formulated. A key component of the model
 is consideration of network-based managerial flexibility in context of the
 upper level project valuation objective and the lower level network user
 equilibrium solution under demand uncertainty. The results from a test
 network, for which a closed form solution is possible, indicate that the
 value of network flexibility directly depends on initial network
 conditions, variance in future travel demand and toll pricing decisions. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 979-990 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Infrastructure planning, real options, network analysis, tolls, 
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Author-Name: Heng Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Heng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Author-Name: Hongling Guo 
Author-X-Name-First: Hongling 
Author-X-Name-Last: Guo 
Author-Name: Miroslaw Skibniewski 
Author-X-Name-First: Miroslaw 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skibniewski 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Title: Using the IKEA model and virtual prototyping technology to improve construction process management 
Abstract:
  Learning from manufacturing industries is a useful approach to improving
 the productivity of the construction industry and to solve problems
 arising from construction processes. Through the use of virtual
 prototyping (VP) technology, the lean production process engaged in the
 IKEA business model (IKEA model) is studied and implemented in a real-life
 construction project. Specifically, based on the analysis of the IKEA
 model, the IKEA model can be applied to optimize construction processes
 and simplify management activities. A case study is analysed to
 demonstrate the improvement of construction process management through
 using the VP-IKEA approach. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 991-1000 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: IKEA model, site operations, virtual prototyping, 
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Author-Name: Xiaoxing Zhang 
Author-X-Name-First: Xiaoxing 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang 
Author-Name: Simon Austin 
Author-X-Name-First: Simon 
Author-X-Name-Last: Austin 
Author-Name: Jacqueline Glass 
Author-X-Name-First: Jacqueline 
Author-X-Name-Last: Glass 
Author-Name: Grant Mills 
Author-X-Name-First: Grant 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mills 
Title: Toward collective organizational values: a case study in UK construction 
Abstract:
  Values have held a prominent place in business ethics and organizational
 theories in recent years. Some organizations now aim to integrate values
 into their business practices, which requires a thorough understanding of
 the organizational values. However, while many believe organizational
 values should reflect the collective values of the staff, the majority of
 values statements are generated by senior management with little
 examination of employees' personal values. The difficulties surrounding
 the development of an organization's values are exacerbated by the dearth
 of literature offering practical guidance. The case study presented has
 been conducted in a UK construction company using Schwartz's theoretical
 framework of human values as a starting point and framing device.
 Employees' values profiles were collected and analysed through an
 organizational-wide values survey. Follow-up workshops and post-workshop
 activities facilitated the sharing of common values and helped staff
 representatives develop their own organizational values statements,
 independent of the senior management, before a final stage of negotiation
 with them. The findings support the argument that the shaping of
 collective organizational values should be based on a clear understanding
 and communication of employees' personal values, and Schwartz's circumplex
 model of values and associated survey instrument are helpful framing
 devices to initiate and structure such a debate. Compared to the usual
 management-imposed approach, this bottom-up process could make
 organizational values explicit in a more understandable and useful way,
 and improve values congruence between individuals and host organizations. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1009-1028 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Case study, management, organizational values, personal values, values statements, 
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Author-Name: Chris Harty 
Author-X-Name-First: Chris 
Author-X-Name-Last: Harty 
Title: Implementing innovation in construction: contexts, relative boundedness and actor-network theory 
Abstract:
  Theoretical understanding of the implementation and use of innovations
 within construction contexts is discussed and developed. It is argued that
 both the rhetoric of the 'improvement agenda' within construction and
 theories of innovation fail to account for the complex contexts and
 disparate perspectives which characterize construction work. To address
 this, the concept of relative boundedness is offered. Relatively unbounded
 innovation is characterized by a lack of a coherent central driving force
 or mediator with the ability to reconcile potential conflicts and overcome
 resistance to implementation. This is a situation not exclusive to, but
 certainly indicative of, much construction project work. Drawing on
 empirical material from the implementation of new design and coordination
 technologies on a large construction project, the concept is developed,
 concentrating on the negotiations and translations implementation
 mobilized. An actor-network theory (ANT) approach is adopted, which
 emphasizes the roles that both human actors and non-human agents play in
 the performance and outcomes of these interactions. Three aspects of how
 relative boundedness is constituted and affected are described; through
 the robustness of existing practices and expectations, through the
 delegation of interests on to technological artefacts and through the
 mobilization of actors and artefacts to constrain and limit the scope of
 negotiations over new technology implementation. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1029-1041 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Innovation, implementation, information technology, context, relative boundedness, actor-network theory, 
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Author-X-Name-First: Linda 
Author-X-Name-Last: Clarke 
Author-Name: Maria Gribling 
Author-X-Name-First: Maria 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gribling 
Title: Obstacles to diversity in construction: the example of Heathrow Terminal 5 
Abstract:
  Why does the construction industry remain a predominantly white, male,
 able-bodied enclave, despite all the efforts made to make it inclusive?
 What are the real obstacles to women, those from ethnic minority groups,
 in particular black and Asian, and those with disabilities entering and
 remaining in different construction occupations? The recruitment,
 employment and working conditions on a major and prestigious project in
 London, Heathrow Terminal 5, where concerted attempts were made to include
 the local diverse labour force and to improve representation of different
 minority groups, are examined. Given the high level of building activity,
 client encouragements and serious skill shortages, the fact that the
 demand for construction labour was not met by the ready supply of local
 labour and trainees suggests that the obstacles to inclusion are not
 related to demand or evident supply factors. Inappropriate provision of
 training, as well as employment and working conditions, shape the
 exclusivity of the construction industry. The conclusion drawn is that
 adherence to traditional practices&#x2014;old-style apprenticeships,
 craft-based skill structures, an itinerant workforce, and intensive
 deployment of labour&#x2014;are the real basis of the construction
 industry's lack of diversity. The study is part of a project for the
 Greater London Authority (GLA) on diversity performance in the London
 construction industry, conducted jointly with the Working Lives Institute
 of London Metropolitan University (GLA, 2007). It is based on
 semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders, including
 representatives of the client BAA, contractors, trainers from a Further
 Education College, ConstructionSkills, union organizers, convenors and
 officers, and workers. The aim is to provide an industry perspective of
 the issues related to diversity in construction. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1055-1065 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Construction sites, disability, discrimination, equal opportunities, employee relations, 
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Author-Name: Wei Pan 
Author-X-Name-First: Wei 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pan 
Author-Name: Alistair Gibb 
Author-X-Name-First: Alistair 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gibb 
Author-Name: Andrew Sellars 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sellars 
Title: Maintenance cost implications of utilizing bathroom modules manufactured offsite 
Abstract:
  Though the benefits from using offsite technologies have been rehearsed,
 their uptake within the UK construction industry is slow. A critical
 barrier is the lack of cost data of using such technology. Another is the
 unsubstantiated perception that maintenance of offsite solutions is
 difficult and expensive. But, yet again, there appear to be no data
 publicly available on this topic. This knowledge gap is addressed by
 presenting the cost data of maintaining offsite and insitu bathrooms for
 student accommodation. The records of 732 maintenance jobs were
 investigated. These jobs span three years for 398 bathrooms, including
 precast concrete modules, glass reinforced polyester (GRP) modules and
 insitu bathrooms. The results suggest that GRP modules required the lowest
 maintenance costs, while insitu bathrooms were significantly more
 expensive to maintain. For offsite modules, drainage, toilets, vents and
 sink were identified as the main problematic areas for maintenance. The
 maintenance of insitu bathrooms was more complex and involved a wider
 range of problematic areas. The design imposed significant effects on the
 long-term cost of offsite bathrooms. Aspirations of clients need to be
 fully understood and integrated into design. The findings should
 facilitate the design decision making of using offsite bathrooms for
 residential buildings. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1067-1077 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Bathroom modules, maintenance costs, offsite, student accommodation, 
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Author-Name: Carlos Caldas 
Author-X-Name-First: Carlos 
Author-X-Name-Last: Caldas 
Author-Name: Chien-Cheng Chou 
Author-X-Name-First: Chien-Cheng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chou 
Author-Name: Jim O'connor 
Author-X-Name-First: Jim 
Author-X-Name-Last: O'connor 
Title: Negotiation-based decision support model for utility relocations in transportation infrastructure projects 
Abstract:
  Highway projects in metropolitan areas often require that adjacent
 utilities be relocated to accommodate new or expanded highway facilities.
 Traditionally, utility owners have been responsible for their own
 relocations prior to highway construction. However, utility relocation
 delay was reported as one of the root causes of overall project delays in
 highway construction. In the USA, one strategic approach sporadically
 taken over the past 15 years by some state departments of transportation
 (DOTs) has been to combine utility relocation work with the highway
 contractor's scope of work. While the combined strategy offers many
 benefits, it does have its own set of challenges and disadvantages. Many
 of these difficulties involve disagreements between DOTs and utility
 owners over the appropriateness of the combined strategy for particular
 types of relocations. Hence, a negotiation-based decision support model
 (DSM) for determining whether to use the combined strategy was developed
 to provide guidance to both DOTs and utility decision makers during the
 planning and design phases of highways. A literature review and interviews
 with experts from both DOTs and the utility industry were conducted to
 identify significant factors as well as their impact levels on the
 decision. A DSM aiming at synthesizing the factors and orchestrating the
 negotiation process for the decision was proposed and verified. As
 suggested by the model evaluators, the proposed DSM can improve the
 quality of this complex decision-making process, especially for less
 experienced project managers or designers. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1079-1090 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Decision support systems, utilities, highway transportation, 
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Author-Name: Matilda Hook 
Author-X-Name-First: Matilda 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hook 
Author-Name: Lars Stehn 
Author-X-Name-First: Lars 
Author-X-Name-Last: Stehn 
Title: Applicability of lean principles and practices in industrialized housing production 
Abstract:
  The applicability of lean principles and practices to industrialized
 housing in Sweden are examined, taking the production culture into
 consideration. The factory production of industrialized housing shows
 apparent similarities to manufacturing, but areas related to fully
 integrated lean production practices, such as error proofing and
 standardized work floor and equipment maintenance, are scarce. Hence,
 applicability of lean principles and practices to industrialized housing
 production is clearly influenced by a production culture that has
 similarities to a traditional construction culture. Setting up
 industrialized housing production thus requires careful implementation of
 lean principles if workers from traditional building are moved into
 factories, and managers still adhere to the prevailing site-based
 production mentality. However, the influence of the traditional
 construction project culture is not solely a constraint; flexible teams
 that take their own responsibility are also important in a lean culture.
 Hence, retaining parts of the existing construction mentality, context and
 way of working is also central when discussing lean applicability in
 industrialized housing. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1091-1100 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Lean production, lean construction, industrialized housing, culture, 
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Author-Name: Helen Clare Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen Clare 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Author-Name: Keith Townsend 
Author-X-Name-First: Keith 
Author-X-Name-Last: Townsend 
Author-Name: Lisa Bradley 
Author-X-Name-First: Lisa 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bradley 
Author-Name: Kerry Brown 
Author-X-Name-First: Kerry 
Author-X-Name-Last: Brown 
Title: Alternative work schedule interventions in the Australian construction industry: a comparative case study analysis 
Abstract:
  Project-based construction workers in the Australian construction
 industry work long and irregular hours and experience higher levels of
 work-to-family conflict and burnout than office-based workers, giving rise
 to an interest in alternative work schedules as a means of supporting
 work-life balance. Alternative work schedules were implemented in four
 case study construction projects in Australia. Interventions differed
 between projects, with two implementing a compressed work week, and the
 others introducing reduced hours schedules (one of which was optional).
 Data were collected from each case study project, using various
 combinations of focus groups, surveys, interviews and daily diary
 collection methods. The results were mixed. The compressed work week
 appears to have been favourably received where it was introduced. However,
 waged workers still expressed concerns about the impact on their weekly
 'take-home' pay. Attempts to reduce work hours by changing from a six- to
 a five-day schedule (without extending the length of the working day
 between Monday and Friday) were less favourably received. Waged workers,
 in particular, did not favour reduced hours schedules. The results confirm
 the existence of two distinct labour markets operating in the Australian
 construction industry and markedly different responses to alternative work
 schedules, based upon whether workers are waged or salaried. The results
 clearly show that attempts to improve work-life balance must take the
 structural characteristics of the industry's labour markets into
 consideration in the design of interventions. The impact of alternative
 work schedules is likely to be moderated by institutional working time
 regimes within the construction industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1101-1112 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Work hours, alternative work schedules, work-life balance, labour market characteristics, 
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Author-Name: Roine Leiringer 
Author-X-Name-First: Roine 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leiringer 
Author-Name: Paula Cardellino 
Author-X-Name-First: Paula 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cardellino 
Title: Tales of the expected: investigating the rhetorical strategies of innovation champions 
Abstract:
  Innovation continues to be high on the agenda in construction. It is
 widely considered to be an essential prerequisite of improved performance
 both for the sector at large and for individual firms. Success stories
 dominate the parts of the academic literature that rely heavily on the
 recollections of key individuals. A complementary interpretation focuses
 on the way innovation champions in hindsight interpret, justify and
 legitimize the diffusion of innovations. Emphasis is put on the temporal
 dimension of interpretation and how this links to rhetorical strategies
 and impression management tactics. Rhetorical theories are drawn upon to
 analyse the accounts given by innovation champions in seven facilities
 management organizations. In particular, the three persuasive appeals in
 classic rhetoric are used to highlight the rhetorical justifications
 mobilized in the descriptions of what took place. The findings demonstrate
 the usefulness of rhetorical theories in complementing studies of
 innovation. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1043-1054 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Innovation, innovation champion, rhetorical strategies, impression management, legitimacy, 
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Author-Name: Mohamed Marzouk 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohamed 
Author-X-Name-Last: Marzouk 
Author-Name: Magdy Madany 
Author-X-Name-First: Magdy 
Author-X-Name-Last: Madany 
Author-Name: Azza Abou-Zied 
Author-X-Name-First: Azza 
Author-X-Name-Last: Abou-Zied 
Author-Name: Moheeb El-said 
Author-X-Name-First: Moheeb 
Author-X-Name-Last: El-said 
Title: Handling construction pollutions using multi-objective optimization 
Abstract:
  Quantitative assessment of emissions associated with construction
 projects should be carried out during the planning phase of the projects.
 This is important to detect and highlight any excesses of residuals during
 the construction phase. A newly developed framework is proposed to handle
 construction pollution using multi-objective optimization. The approach,
 utilized by the proposed framework, is based on calculating the generated
 pollution for each activity involved in the project, as a result of dust,
 harmful gases and noise. The results of the quantitative assessment are
 integrated in a utility function that expresses the amount of total
 pollution. Then, evolutionary genetic algorithms (GAs) are used to carry
 multi-objective optimization, considering three objective functions
 (project duration, project cost and total pollution). The proposed
 application considers the dynamic nature of construction activities
 including different types of relationships and the change of activities'
 criticality. An actual case study is worked out to demonstrate the
 practical use of the proposed framework and to investigate the sensitivity
 of its parameters. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1113-1125 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Built environment, genetic algorithms, optimization, 
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Author-Name: Ani Birgit Raiden 
Author-X-Name-First: Ani Birgit 
Author-X-Name-Last: Raiden 
Author-Name: Andrew Dainty 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty 
Author-Name: Richard Neale 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Neale 
Title: Understanding employee resourcing in construction organizations 
Abstract:
  In recent years the literature on employee resourcing has consistently
 advocated the importance of adopting a holistic, strategic approach to
 employee deployment decision making rather than adopting a reactive
 needs-based approach. This is particularly problematic in construction
 where the multi-project environment leads to constantly changing resource
 requirements and to changing demands over a project's life cycle. This can
 lead to inappropriate decisions, which fail to meet the longer-term needs
 of both construction organizations and their employees. A structured and
 comprehensive understanding of the current project team deployment
 practices within large construction organizations was developed. Project
 deployment practices were examined within seven case study contracting
 firms. The emergent themes that shaped the decision-making processes were
 grouped into five broad clusters comprising human resource planning,
 performance/career management, team deployment, employee involvement and
 training and development. The research confirms that a reactive and ad hoc
 approach to the function prevails within the firms investigated. This
 suggests a weak relationship between the deployment process and human
 resource planning, team deployment, performance management, employee
 involvement and training and development activities. It is suggested that
 strategic HR-business partnering could engender more transparent and
 productive relationships in this crucial area. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1133-1143 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Employee involvement, human resource management, recruitment, project team, strategic management, 
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Author-Name: Peter Raisbeck 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Raisbeck 
Title: Perceptions of architectural design and project risk: understanding the architects' role in a PPP project 
Abstract:
  Southern Cross Station is one of the largest public-private partnership
 (PPP) projects undertaken in Australia. In this project the architects
 played a significant role in developing an iconic design which has
 received international professional design awards and much media
 attention. In the media the architects' design was perceived as having
 impacted negatively on capital costs. Given these contradictory
 perceptions, the aim of this study was to better understand perceptions of
 the architects' role in relation to project risks arising out of their
 design. A survey of key project executives working in the PPP consortium
 responsible for delivering the project was undertaken. The survey was
 structured by a framework combining the PPP life cycle, project risks and
 the idea that architectural design can be viewed as a research and
 development activity rather than simply as a problem-solving activity. The
 survey responses point to the fact that the architects mitigated technical
 and operating risks and their activities had little bearing on the
 project's substantial write-downs. This counters media perceptions of the
 project that the design activities of the architects created more risks
 than they mitigated. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1145-1157 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Architecture, risk management, design, public-private partnerships, 
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Author-Name: Nongiba Kheni 
Author-X-Name-First: Nongiba 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kheni 
Author-Name: Andy Dainty 
Author-X-Name-First: Andy 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty 
Author-Name: Alistair Gibb 
Author-X-Name-First: Alistair 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gibb 
Title: Health and safety management in developing countries: a study of construction SMEs in Ghana 
Abstract:
  The construction industry plays a significant role in the economy of
 developing countries. The sector is, however, also one of the most
 hazardous with frequent accidents and health-related problems. The health
 and safety practices of construction small and medium-sized enterprises
 (SMEs) in Ghana are examined with a view to improving the health and
 safety performance of the sector. A survey questionnaire was administered
 to owner/managers of SMEs, with a response rate of 32% of the sampling
 frame. Few of the SMEs adopted proactive health and safety practices.
 However, health and safety practices identified as being particularly
 associated with firm characteristics were: accident investigation
 procedures; accident reporting procedures; use of health and safety
 posters; documentation of method statements; and health and safety
 inductions. The diversity of health and safety practices associated with
 different size categories of SMEs and constraints to improving health and
 safety are highlighted. A positive change is needed in the attitudes of
 owner/managers which takes into account size-related constraints in order
 to improve the health and safety performance of Ghanaian SMEs. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1159-1169 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Developing countries, health and safety, SMEs, survey, 
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Author-Name: Luiz Eduardo Brandao 
Author-X-Name-First: Luiz Eduardo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Brandao 
Author-Name: Eduardo Saraiva 
Author-X-Name-First: Eduardo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Saraiva 
Title: The option value of government guarantees in infrastructure projects 
Abstract:
  The participation of private capital in public infrastructure investment
 projects has been sought by many governments who perceive this as a way to
 overcome budgetary constraints and foster economic growth. For some types
 of projects, this investment may require government participation in the
 form of project guarantees in order to reduce the risk to the private
 investor, and as a consequence, the government assumes a contingent
 liability which may have significant future budgetary impacts. We present
 a minimum traffic guarantee (MTG) real options model that differs from
 most of the literature in the field by using market data to determine
 stochastic project parameters. This model can be used to assess the value
 of these guarantees, allows the government to analyse the cost-benefit of
 each level of support, and proposes an alternative to limit the exposure
 of the government while still maintaining the benefits to the private
 investor. We apply this model to the projected 1000 mile long BR-163 toll
 road that will link the Brazilian Midwest to the Amazon River. We conclude
 that the use of public-private partnerships (PPP) with guarantees and caps
 on total government outlays can be modelled effectively using option
 pricing methods and can be a solution to attract private investment to
 high risk public infrastructure projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1171-1180 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Real options, infrastructure projects, toll roads, government guarantees, concessions, 
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Author-Name: Hemanta Doloi 
Author-X-Name-First: Hemanta 
Author-X-Name-Last: Doloi 
Title: Analysing the novated design and construct contract from the client's, design team's and contractor's perspectives 
Abstract:
  The novated design and construct (ND&C) contract is one of the
 increasingly preferred options among developers of large commercial and
 residential projects across Australia. As a consequence of novation, the
 design team's obligation to the client gets transferred to the contractor
 who becomes responsible for carrying out the detailed design work at a
 later stage of project life cycle. Subsequently, there are some inherent
 factors that can depict the effectiveness of how all parties in the
 process interact leading to a successful delivery of project through ND&C
 contracts. A common set of 31 influencing attributes have been identified
 through a systematic research approach and their relative significance and
 impacts have been determined based on a structured questionnaire survey in
 selected construction projects. By performing the factor analysis, a total
 of eight factors significant to ND&C contracts were extracted, namely (1)
 impact of initial design; (2) client's involvements in post novation
 design; (3) selection of design team; (4) contractor's obligation; (5)
 morale in post novation; (6) experience of design team; (7) relationship
 between contractor and design team; and (8) expertise of DT in ND&C
 projects. With a clear understanding of the roles of clients, design team
 and the contractors, these findings could potentially contribute to
 develop a company's procedures or enhance existing knowledge in relation
 to the ND&C procurement approach. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1181-1196 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Design novation, procurement practice, factor analysis, 
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Author-Name: Farnad Nasirzadeh 
Author-X-Name-First: Farnad 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nasirzadeh 
Author-Name: Abbas Afshar 
Author-X-Name-First: Abbas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Afshar 
Author-Name: Mostafa Khanzadi 
Author-X-Name-First: Mostafa 
Author-X-Name-Last: Khanzadi 
Author-Name: Susan Howick 
Author-X-Name-First: Susan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Howick 
Title: Integrating system dynamics and fuzzy logic modelling for construction risk management 
Abstract:
  The complex structure of construction project risks arises from their
 internal and external interactions with their dynamic nature throughout
 the life cycle of the project. A system dynamics (SD) approach to
 construction project risk management is presented, including risk analysis
 and response process. Owing to the imprecise and uncertain nature of
 risks, fuzzy logic is integrated into system dynamics modelling structure.
 Risk magnitudes are defined by a fuzzy logic based risk magnitude
 prediction system. Zadeh's extension principle and interval arithmetic is
 employed in the SD simulation model to present the system outcomes
 considering uncertainties in the magnitude of risks resulting from the
 risk magnitude prediction system. The performance of the proposed method
 is assessed by employing the method in the risk management plan of a
 sample project. The impact of a sample risk is quantified and efficiency
 of different alternative response scenarios is assessed. The proposed
 approach supports different stages of the risk management process
 considering both the systemic and uncertain nature of risks. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1197-1212 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Fuzzy logic, risk management, system dynamics, 
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Author-Name: Zhikun Ding 
Author-X-Name-First: Zhikun 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ding 
Author-Name: Fungfai Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: Fungfai 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Title: A new way of developing semantic differential scales with personal construct theory 
Abstract:
  Measurement is a fundamental issue in management research. However,
 traditional scale development methods have the drawback of mixing
 researchers' bias with the scale design. Based on Ding et al.'s (2007)
 exploratory work, a new way to develop semantic differential measurement
 scales is proposed and tested with a survey in the context of the
 construction industry. The purpose is to provide researchers and
 practitioners with a new method to develop semantic differential scales
 for measurement while the bias from their own perspective can be reduced.
 The reliability and validity of semantic differential scales according to
 the new method are tested with SPSS and Amos 6.0. The results show that
 the generated semantic differential scales with this method have high
 reliability and validity. The new way to develop semantic differential
 scales offers researchers and practitioners one more choice of scale
 development. The general application of this new method to other contexts
 is yet to be tested. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1213-1226 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Personal construct theory, full grid technique, semantic differential scale, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, 
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Author-Name: Oyeshola Femi Kofoworola 
Author-X-Name-First: Oyeshola Femi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kofoworola 
Author-Name: Shabbir Gheewala 
Author-X-Name-First: Shabbir 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gheewala 
Title: An input-output analysis of Thailand's construction sector 
Abstract:
  Three input-output (IO) tables compiled between 1995 and 2000 were used
 to examine the significance of the construction sector and its
 relationships with other sectors of the Thai economy. The pull and push
 effect of the Thai construction sector to the national economy indicated
 that the former is much larger than the latter. Additionally, the
 relatively high output multipliers and backward linkage indicators showed
 that the construction sector had the potential to trigger off production
 in many economic sectors linked to it. An aggregated sectoral analysis
 revealed the high dependence of construction on manufacturing followed by
 services. The findings also suggest that the trends of the profile of
 inputs and outputs are correlated to the economic conditions in Thailand
 at the time the IO tables were compiled. Finally, the results of
 employment analysis showed that although the share of construction sector
 in direct employment generation may not be very large, its economic
 importance lies in its direct and indirect contribution to employment
 through strong backward linkage effects. Consequently, when its backward
 linkages and output multiplier are considered together with the employment
 opportunities latent within it, then the construction sector could be a
 major contributor to the economic growth of Thailand. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1227-1240 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Input-output analysis, multipliers, linkages, construction sector, Thailand, 
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Author-Name: Doug Forbes 
Author-X-Name-First: Doug 
Author-X-Name-Last: Forbes 
Author-Name: Simon Smith 
Author-X-Name-First: Simon 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smith 
Author-Name: Malcolm Horner 
Author-X-Name-First: Malcolm 
Author-X-Name-Last: Horner 
Title: Tools for selecting appropriate risk management techniques in the built environment 
Abstract:
  The built environment is full of uncertainty which leads to risk. The
 literature shows that there is a wide range of techniques available to
 deal with risk; however numerous studies have shown that only a relatively
 small number are used in practice. One reason for this small number is a
 lack of knowledge of the circumstances in which they can be used. With the
 aim of overcoming this lack of knowledge two decision support tools are
 developed, which assist in selecting appropriate cases. The first tool is
 a two-dimensional matrix which provides a graphical output but has several
 limitations; the second is a case-based reasoning (CBR) model. These tools
 have been built from literature examples of the application of risk
 techniques. A framework has been developed to assess the examples. It uses
 a PESTLE (Political, Economic, Social, Technical, Legal and Environmental)
 analysis to assess the problem characteristics. The associated data used
 in the problem were defined as fuzzy, incomplete or random. The results of
 the CBR validation demonstrated a tool that predicts the correct technique
 in excess of 80% of cases, and allows the matrix to be revised and
 refined. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1241-1250 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Risk management, risk techniques, decision support system, case-based reasoning, 
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Author-Name: Ajibade Ayodeji Aibinu 
Author-X-Name-First: Ajibade Ayodeji 
Author-X-Name-Last: Aibinu 
Author-Name: Thomas Pasco 
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pasco 
Title: The accuracy of pre-tender building cost estimates in Australia 
Abstract:
  A pre-tender building cost estimate is an important piece of information
 when making decisions at the project planning and design stage. The
 important project characteristics influencing the accuracy of pre-tender
 building cost estimates are examined and practical improvement for
 increasing the accuracy of estimates are considered. A quantitative
 approach is used to address the research problem. Analysis of data from 56
 projects and from a postal questionnaire survey of 102 quantity surveying
 firms suggests that the accuracy of pre-tender building cost estimates
 varies according to project size and principal structural material. When
 eight identified project characteristics are controlled in a multiple
 regression analysis, the accuracy of estimates is influenced by project
 size. The estimates of smaller projects are more biased than the estimates
 of larger projects. It was discovered that pre-tender building costs are
 more often overestimated than are underestimated. Overestimated forecasts
 are incorrect by a larger amount than underestimated forecasts. Data
 analysis also revealed that the accuracy of pre-tender building cost
 estimates has not improved over time. The majority of the respondents are
 somewhat dissatisfied with the accuracy of estimates in the industry.
 Probability estimation and simulation of past estimates, reducing quantity
 surveying and cost engineering skill turnover, incorporating market
 sentiments into estimates, early involvement of the quantity surveyor at
 the brief stage, and proper documentation of experience gained in the
 estimation of projects should help firms increase the accuracy of
 estimates for new projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1257-1269 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Australia, estimating accuracy, pre-tender estimates, quantity surveying, tendering, 
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Author-Name: Anita Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Anita 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Author-Name: Richard Fellows 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fellows 
Title: Behaviour of quantity surveyors as organizational citizens 
Abstract:
  Understanding the individual's collectivistic orientations toward group
 goals and task activities is critical for developing cooperative and
 productive teams. The complex environment of modern construction, where
 the emphasis shifts from individually oriented to team-based work, has led
 to many challenges. There are important issues of cooperative behaviours
 in a world of cultural pluralism in which interpersonal cooperation is
 juxtaposed with organizational citizenship behaviour. Behaviours of
 construction project participants are important manifestations of culture
 that are dependent upon norms, values and beliefs. Certain organizational
 cultures support individualistic behaviours while others emphasize the
 benefits to the collective whole. Collectivistic orientation is examined
 as the cultural dimension of individualism-collectivism (IC) and found to
 be related to organizational citizenship behaviour (OCB) where the
 correlations of IC and most OCB variables are significant for quantity
 surveyors in Hong Kong. Generally, the (more) individualistic persons are
 less likely to exhibit organizational citizenship behaviours. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1271-1282 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Culture, individualism-collectivism, organizational citizenship behaviour, 
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Author-Name: David William Cattell 
Author-X-Name-First: David William 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cattell 
Author-Name: Paul Anthony Bowen 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul Anthony 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bowen 
Author-Name: Ammar Kaka 
Author-X-Name-First: Ammar 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kaka 
Title: A simplified unbalanced bidding model 
Abstract:
  Much research effort to date has focused on the development and use of
 bidding models in optimizing contractors' bid prices in competitive
 tendering environments. Unbalanced bidding models, in particular, have the
 objective of maximizing a project's prospective profits by using
 techniques of applying differentiated mark-ups to all of a project's items
 of work. It is shown here that these unbalanced bidding models have been
 unnecessarily complicated by incorporating consideration of a project's
 item costs. Bidding models can be significantly simplified by having the
 objective of maximizing a project's top-line revenue rather than
 maximizing bottom-line profit. A new model, incorporating all three
 standard effects of item price loading: namely, front-end loading,
 individual-rate loading, and back-end loading, is proposed that gives
 effect to determining the optimum pricing for a project's component items. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1283-1290 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Bidding, competitive advantage, cost modelling, revenue, mark-up, 
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Author-Name: Symeon Christodoulou 
Author-X-Name-First: Symeon 
Author-X-Name-Last: Christodoulou 
Title: A bid-unbalancing method for lowering a contractor's financial risk 
Abstract:
  A method is presented for unbalancing bids and optimizing the allocation
 of overall project profits to individual activities by considering the
 financial parameters of a project (bid mark-up and projected cash flow),
 in conjunction with lowering the exposure to possible financial disorder
 in the project. The method utilizes the general concept of entropy and a
 variant of it (hereby termed 'monetary entropy', H M) as measures of a
 project's perceived level of disorder, in order to distribute the total
 bid mark-up to the project activities. The entropy-based bid-unbalancing
 method seeks to minimize a possible financial disorder (the monetary
 entropy) resulting from limited monetary resources available to the
 project and from badly developed project cash flows. The intended primary
 users of the method are contractors during the initial bidding stage of a
 project. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1291-1302 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Bid-unbalancing, project profitability, cash flow optimization, entropy, 
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Author-Name: Sepani Senaratne 
Author-X-Name-First: Sepani 
Author-X-Name-Last: Senaratne 
Author-Name: Martin Sexton 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sexton 
Title: Managing construction project change: a knowledge management perspective 
Abstract:
  In the information age, organization theories have addressed
 problem-solving as an information-processing activity. However, in this
 era, with the realization of knowledge-based views of the organization,
 shared problem-solving is increasingly recognized as a knowledge creation
 trigger. During shared problem-solving, stakeholders bring different types
 of knowledge into the problem situation and it is captured, created and
 shared by the team members. In construction projects, shared
 problem-solving often takes place through pragmatic problem-solving on
 site, in particular, through managing project changes. However, this
 significant role of knowledge in managing project change is not well
 appreciated in the extant literature. Accordingly, to explore how
 knowledge is created during project changes in construction a case study
 approach was adopted using two change events in two collaborative settings
 within the UK construction industry. The case study findings revealed that
 different forms of knowledge are created during the project change process
 within construction projects. However, this knowledge remains largely
 tacit and does not disseminate to the wider organization due to imbalanced
 codification and personalization strategies existing in such settings. A
 knowledge management perspective is introduced to manage project change so
 that construction project teams can successfully resolve and learn from
 change events. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1303-1311 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Shared problem-solving, managing project change, construction projects, knowledge management, 
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Author-Name: R. Edward Minchin 
Author-X-Name-First: R. Edward 
Author-X-Name-Last: Minchin 
Author-Name: Michael Hammons 
Author-X-Name-First: Michael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hammons 
Author-Name: Junyong Ahn 
Author-X-Name-First: Junyong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ahn 
Title: A construction quality index for highway construction 
Abstract:
  Changes in policy regarding the use of contractor-conducted testing in
 quality assurance decisions have hit state highway agencies (SHAs) during
 a time of continuing reduction in agency personnel. These changes have
 increased the need for quality-driven contractors. This, coupled with more
 agencies adopting specifications tied to performance, places more
 requirements on contractors to emphasize quality management in their
 operations. There is a need for rational, comprehensive methods to
 evaluate a contractor's end product from a quality perspective; thus,
 there is a need for new techniques and approaches for examining and rating
 the quality of performance. Researchers and practitioners alike should
 benefit from this description of the construction quality index (CQI)
 developed through a grant from the Florida Department of Transportation.
 The CQI is a rating of the quality of materials and workmanship on highway
 projects that, unlike current quality rating models used by SHAs, is
 completely objective. Under limited validation testing, the model proved
 able to assign quality index values consistent with the owner's level of
 satisfaction with the overall project. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1313-1324 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 26 
Year: 2008 
Keywords: Highways, pavement, analytical hierarchy process, quality, 
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Author-Name: Adel Al-Kharashi 
Author-X-Name-First: Adel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Al-Kharashi 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Title: Causes of delays in Saudi Arabian public sector construction projects 
Abstract:
  Many public construction projects have been undertaken throughout the
 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as part of the government's national development
 plans in the past three decades, with significant public expenditure
 involved. One of the critical problems concerning these projects is the
 frequent and lengthy delays that occur. In order to improve the situation,
 it is first necessary to identify the major causes involved. Several
 studies have already been reported which do this but all use different
 sets of variables. Also, none has attempted to identify the extent to
 which improvements are possible in practice. A new survey is reported that
 uses all the variables from the previous work and measures for both
 current degree of effect on delays and the extent to which each can be
 practically improved. These are contained in seven groupings: client,
 contractor, consultant, materials, labour, contract and
 relationship-related causes. The survey covers a sample of 86 clients,
 contractors and consultants working in the Saudi construction industry.
 The analysis reveals some considerable heterogeneity between the cause
 groupings and respondent groupings in terms of means and correlations,
 apparently partly due to lack of knowledge of respondents and a tendency
 for the consultants to blame the contractors for the delays and vice
 versa. The main results, therefore, are disaggregated to reflect the views
 of each respondent group concerning each group of causes. In general
 however, it is found that the most influencing current cause of delay is
 the lack of qualified and experienced personnel&#x2014;attributed to the
 considerable amount of large, innovative, construction projects and
 associated current undersupply of manpower in the industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 3-23 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Delays, public sector, Saudi Arabia, survey, 
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Author-Name: Liaquat Hossain 
Author-X-Name-First: Liaquat 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hossain 
Title: Communications and coordination in construction projects 
Abstract:
  Coordination can be seen as a process of managing resources in an
 organized manner so that a higher degree of operational efficiency can be
 achieved for a given project. Social network matrices are constructed
 using different centrality measures. These measurements are used to
 explore the association between network centrality and coordination for a
 construction project. Network centrality affects the ability of an
 individual to coordinate the actions of others. The following questions
 guide this study: What is the effect of network centrality on
 coordination? How is the actor's ability to coordinate projects related to
 his or her structural position in the communications network?
 Multi-layered test designs were developed to explore this relationship in
 a project-based coordination of Dabhol Power Company Construction company
 and Azurix Corporation. There are three major findings from this analysis.
 First, centrally positioned actors show more coordinative activity.
 Second, the betweenness index of centrality is the most potent predicate
 for coordination. Last, the influence of an actor is associated with
 coordination more than the actor's prominence. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 25-39 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Communications, coordination, network centrality, social network analysis, 
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Author-Name: Patrick Lam 
Author-X-Name-First: Patrick 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lam 
Author-Name: Franky Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: Franky 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Title: Improving building project performance: how buildability benchmarking can help 
Abstract:
  Although the buildability of building designs has not been commonly taken
 as an important parameter in design quality assessment, previous studies
 have linked buildability to time, cost, quality and safety performance in
 many ways. Based on this observation, the question arises of how
 buildability can be benchmarked and which aspects of project performance
 can be improved. After identifying available benchmarking tools, the
 relative correlations are investigated between different buildability
 attributes and construction performance in terms of time, cost, quality
 and safety. Based on a questionnaire survey, it was found that
 construction time performance has strong positive correlations with
 buildability in the design of external wall elements, simplicity of
 assembly and installation considerations, while other design attributes
 affect cost, quality and safety performance to varying degrees. With this
 understanding, it is postulated that best practice can be promoted among
 design teams for enhancing buildability, which would in turn raise project
 performance. Three experienced practitioners have been interviewed for
 verifying the practicality of buildability benchmarking. As an incentive
 to improve buildability, benchmarking would help construction stakeholders
 reap their desired benefits by focusing on the related design attributes
 in the pre-construction stage, particularly for functionally oriented
 buildings. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 41-52 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Buildability, project performance, benchmarking, best practice, 
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Author-Name: Abdulrahman Salem Bageis 
Author-X-Name-First: Abdulrahman Salem 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bageis 
Author-Name: Chris Fortune 
Author-X-Name-First: Chris 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fortune 
Title: Factors affecting the bid/no bid decision in the Saudi Arabian construction contractors 
Abstract:
  The bid/no bid decision requires an understanding of a company's
 assessment in relation to factors affecting the decision. Different
 companies might have different assessment values. The aim is to
 investigate how bid/no bid decisions are influenced by different
 characteristics of contractors. Various factors are identified and then
 analysed in order to investigate their influence and relative
 significance. A questionnaire survey was used to identify and rank the
 factors affecting the bidding decision and then analyse them in terms of
 differences between the returned responses with respect to the differing
 respondent characteristics. The findings have established the ranking
 order of the factors affecting the bid/no bid decision and identified
 their weights of importance. In addition, the influence of these
 characteristics upon the different weights of importance given by the
 survey respondents is found to be statistically significant. The most
 influential characteristics that affected their assessment of the weight
 of importance are contractor size, classification status of the contractor
 and the main client type. Different contractors' characteristics should be
 reflected in the way that the bid/no bid decisions are modelled. Also, the
 data collected should be categorized with regards to contractors'
 characteristics before starting the data analysis and modelling processes. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 53-71 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Bid/no bid decision, decision making, project selection, 
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Author-Name: Sungmin Yun 
Author-X-Name-First: Sungmin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yun 
Author-Name: Carlos Caldas 
Author-X-Name-First: Carlos 
Author-X-Name-Last: Caldas 
Title: Analysing decision variables that influence preliminary feasibility studies using data mining techniques 
Abstract:
  The development of infrastructure contributes to the social and economic
 improvement of a country, and generally requires huge and immediate
 investments. To decide on appropriate infrastructure projects, many
 countries use preliminary feasibility studies (PFS). However, a
 preliminary feasibility study takes a relatively long time to complete.
 During this time, decision-making parameters such as the estimated project
 cost as well as the project environment may change. To identify the
 decision parameters that affect the feasibility analysis, data mining
 techniques are applied to analyse the Go/No Go decision-making process in
 infrastructure projects. The data mining analysis uses PFS data obtained
 from large-scale infrastructure projects in Korea. Classification models
 found 57 hidden rules in the PFS. Prediction models were also developed
 for Go/No Go decision making using an artificial neural network (ANN) and
 logistic regression analysis. In order to validate the results, the study
 evaluated the accuracies and errors of both the classification and the
 prediction model. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 73-87 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Data mining, feasibility, infrastructure, forecasting, 
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Author-Name: Divine Kwaku Ahadzie 
Author-X-Name-First: Divine Kwaku 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ahadzie 
Author-Name: David Proverbs 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Proverbs 
Author-Name: Paul Olomolaiye 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Olomolaiye 
Author-Name: N. Ankrah 
Author-X-Name-First: N. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ankrah 
Title: Towards developing competency-based measures for project managers in mass house building projects in developing countries 
Abstract:
  Within the human resource management (HRM) genre, the identification and
 development of appropriate competency-based measures is widely seen as the
 only viable means for validating and engendering managerial best
 practices. A competency-based conceptual model is proposed towards the
 development of a taxonomy of project managers' (PMs') performance measures
 in mass house building projects (MHBPs). The model reflects elements of
 both performance behaviours and outcomes in predicting the performance of
 PMs at the construction phase of the project life cycle. Data were
 elicited from members of the Ghana Real Estate Developers Association
 (GREDA), whose speciality is the construction of residential buildings, to
 test the validity of this conceptual model. The findings, which confirm
 the validity of the model, demonstrate the suitability and potential
 usefulness of this model for developing a competency-based agenda towards
 the professional development of PMs involved in the implementation of
 MHBPs in developing countries, like Ghana. The model could, therefore,
 form the basis for curriculum development, recruitment and selection, team
 deployment and job matching, career development and succession planning to
 facilitate the achievement of managerial best practices in MHBPs. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 89-102 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Competency-based measures, developing countries, Ghana, project managers, mass house building projects, 
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Author-Name: Yehiel Rosenfeld 
Author-X-Name-First: Yehiel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rosenfeld 
Title: Cost of quality versus cost of non-quality in construction: the crucial balance 
Abstract:
  The research is a pioneering attempt to determine the optimal level of
 investment in quality by construction companies. The methodology is based
 on quantifying the four types of quality-related costs in residential
 construction, and relates them to each other by expressing them all as
 percentages of the relevant total construction revenues (revenues to the
 company due to construction, excluding land, etc.). The findings reaffirm,
 on the one hand, that investing in quality is a worthy strategy and that,
 in the situations examined, the ratio of the direct benefits to the
 investment (in terms of savings on internal and external failures) is at
 least 2:1. On the other hand, the findings also show that an excess of
 quality costs (prevention and appraisal) is wasteful. Above a certain
 level of investment, the extra benefits are marginal, and thus do not
 offset the extra costs. Statistically fitted graphs, based on actual
 quantitative data, support this hypothesis, and provide approximate
 boundaries of effective versus ineffective investments in quality. In this
 study, the optimal range lies between 2% and 4% of the company's revenue.
 Investing less than 2% in prevention and appraisal will definitely entail
 higher failure costs, whereas an investment of over 4% most probably will
 not pay itself back. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 107-117 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Quality, cost of quality, quality assurance, 
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Author-Name: George Ofori 
Author-X-Name-First: George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ofori 
Author-Name: Shamas-Ur-Rehman Toor 
Author-X-Name-First: Shamas-Ur-Rehman 
Author-X-Name-Last: Toor 
Title: Research on cross-cultural leadership and management in construction: a review and directions for future research 
Abstract:
  A great volume of cross-cultural research has been undertaken during the
 past two decades. Although the interaction among participants and
 organizations from different cultures is one of the most complex issues
 evident on large construction projects, there is not much cross-cultural
 research in the context of the construction industry. An overview of
 cross-cultural research in the social sciences and management studies is
 presented and some of the recent conceptual and methodological advances
 are highlighted. Studies on cross-cultural research in construction are
 then summarized. A number of conceptual and methodological issues are
 highlighted that deserve more attention in future research in
 construction. Among these is the need for a more interdisciplinary and
 interactionist perspective to unearth the complexity of cross-cultural
 issues. Research in construction should move beyond the conventional
 models to try more challenging approaches. This calls for the development
 of comprehensive research frameworks which can derive benefits from the
 methodologies being applied, and advances being made in cross-cultural
 research. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 119-133 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Cross-cultural research, construction industry, leadership, management, future research, 
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Author-Name: Henk-Jan van Mossel 
Author-X-Name-First: Henk-Jan 
Author-X-Name-Last: van Mossel 
Author-Name: Ad Straub 
Author-X-Name-First: Ad 
Author-X-Name-Last: Straub 
Title: The need for customizing maintenance services in social housing 
Abstract:
  Market segmentation theory is based on the notion that although customers
 are unique they may be grouped into relatively homogeneous categories
 which respond in a certain manner to the supplier's marketing efforts.
 Despite the lack of commercial necessity for the Dutch social rented
 sector in meeting the demands of tenants, public objectives do compel
 housing associations to be efficient and effective in maintenance
 spending. Through customization of maintenance service delivery, the match
 between users' expectations and the results of maintenance may be
 improved. Given the limited body of knowledge with respect to preferences
 of target groups in maintenance of dwellings a post hoc approach is used
 for this purpose. A large-scale survey was conducted among tenants of
 large housing associations in the Netherlands. By means of respectively
 principal component and cluster analyses, customer segments were given
 shape. Profiling of these segments was achieved through ANOVA and
 chi-square analyses. There seem to be grounds for housing associations to
 differentiate, to a limited degree, in their maintenance (purchasing)
 policy. This, however, always depends on the applicable strategic
 objectives of the housing association in question. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 135-151 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Maintenance, service quality, cluster analysis, housing associations, 
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Author-Name: Abukar Warsame 
Author-X-Name-First: Abukar 
Author-X-Name-Last: Warsame 
Title: Organizational modes in the residential building sector in Sweden 
Abstract:
  Traditional organizational studies emphasize department groupings and the
 management style of different organizations that are often based on common
 tasks, products, geography and processes. They also mainly emphasize the
 connection between construction supply chain and procurement methods but
 have not analysed of how external factors shape the organization structure
 and consequently the supply chain. Three things are analysed: the impact
 of competitive pressure, required competence and degree of flexibility on
 various modes of construction organization used for producing multi-family
 residential housing in Sweden from a transaction cost theory perspective.
 Organization structures depend on the level of project engagement,
 competence demanded by the preferred organization mode as well as the
 economic environment, and the level of construction activities. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 153-163 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Organization structure, flexibility, risk allocation, competition, competence, 
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Author-Name: S. Thomas Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: S. Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Author-Name: Ryan Fan 
Author-X-Name-First: Ryan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fan 
Author-Name: James Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: James 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Author-Name: Albert Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Albert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Author-Name: Y. H. Chiang 
Author-X-Name-First: Y. H. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chiang 
Author-Name: Patrick Lam 
Author-X-Name-First: Patrick 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lam 
Author-Name: Mohan Kumaraswamy 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kumaraswamy 
Title: Coping with structural change in construction: experiences gained from advanced economies 
Abstract:
  As an economy approaches maturity, the relative importance of the
 construction sector would gradually decline. Without effective policies
 and strategies, the construction industry will suffer irreversably and
 this may trigger a knock-on effect to the overall economy. The experiences
 of selected advanced economies are examined, including Australia, Japan,
 Singapore, South Korea and the UK in coping with structural changes in
 construction. Strategies employed by the government and the construction
 industry of these advanced economies to reinvent the construction industry
 were captured through an extensive literature review and a series of
 interviews with indigenous industry practitioners. In order to revitalize
 the construction industry, governments would accelerate publicly funded
 projects; provide financial support to ease the burden of industry
 stakeholders; and stimulate the market demand. In contrast, the industry
 would explore various market alternatives while companies would sharpen
 their competitive advantage locally and internationally through merger and
 acquisition. The identified strategies are corresponded to a construction
 industry development framework, which could therefore serve as a valuable
 reference for policy makers and practitioners to rejuvenate construction
 demand when a country approaches an urban service economy. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 165-180 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Construction industry, advanced economies, recession, recovery, strategy, 
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Author-Name: Herbert Robinson 
Author-X-Name-First: Herbert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Robinson 
Author-Name: Jon Scott 
Author-X-Name-First: Jon 
Author-X-Name-Last: Scott 
Title: Service delivery and performance monitoring in PFI/PPP projects 
Abstract:
  Value for money in a PFI project depends crucially on performance
 monitoring to provide incentives for improvement and to ensure that
 service delivery is in accordance with the output specification. However,
 the effectiveness of performance monitoring and output specification
 cannot be fully assessed until PFI projects become operational. There is a
 need to examine the role of the performance monitoring mechanism in
 ensuring that 'value for money' is achieved throughout the delivery of
 services. Based on semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders from
 the public and private sectors, the case studies suggest that there are
 low levels of performance deductions in PFI projects during the
 operational phase. However, the complexity of performance measurement,
 inadequate resources for performance monitoring and the difficulties in
 the interpretation of the output specification raise questions as to
 whether the low level of deductions truly reflect the actual level of
 services delivered. There is also evidence of the public sector forgoing
 entitled deductions in the 'spirit of partnership' and in exchange for
 minor contract variations in the output specification. Both the public and
 private sectors are undergoing a learning process which should lead to
 improvements in future PFI contracts. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 181-197 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Service delivery, performance monitoring, output specification, PFI/PPP projects, 
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Author-Name: Ashraf Elazouni 
Author-X-Name-First: Ashraf 
Author-X-Name-Last: Elazouni 
Title: Heuristic method for multi-project finance-based scheduling 
Abstract:
  A heuristic method is proposed for scheduling multiple projects subject
 to cash constraints. The heuristic determines cash availability during a
 given period, identifies all possible activities' schedules, determines
 the cash requirements for each schedule, ranks schedules based on the
 contribution to minimizing the increase in the project duration, schedules
 all activities of the selected schedule and determines the impact of the
 scheduled activities on the project cash flow. The effectiveness of the
 heuristic method was validated by comparing the results with the optimum
 results obtained by using the integer programming (IP) technique for 15
 networks comprising up to 60 activities. The comparison indicated that the
 solutions obtained using the proposed heuristic are very comparable to the
 optimum solutions. An example of two concurrent projects was presented to
 demonstrate the proposed heuristic method. The proposed heuristic offers
 the ultimate flexibility to enter cash outflows and inflows at the actual
 occurrence time, the ability to rationalize the scheduling process, the
 flexibility to either devise or update schedules, and the ability to
 schedule practical-size multiple projects. Finally, this heuristic can be
 easily coded in software to help managers schedule projects under
 finance-constrained conditions. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 199-211 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Cash flow management, construction finance, financial management, heuristic, scheduling, 
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Author-Name: Eddie Chi-Man Hui 
Author-X-Name-First: Eddie Chi-Man 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hui 
Author-Name: Hankel Hon-Kwok Fung 
Author-X-Name-First: Hankel Hon-Kwok 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fung 
Title: Real estate development as real options 
Abstract:
  One of the recent advances in property valuation is to view a property or
 the right to develop it as a call option. Shilling et al. (1985) were
 among the first to apply option pricing theory in this way. For real
 estate development, although not explicitly said so in his paper, Titman
 (1985) was the first to treat vacant lots of land as options to wait to
 develop. A frequently cited paper by Quigg (1993) presents the first
 empirical effort to support the real option pricing point of view. The
 valuation framework of Quigg (1993) is in one sense a specialization and
 in another sense a generalization of the framework of Williams (1991).
 Unfortunately, the works of both Williams and Quigg are technically
 flawed, but surprisingly their errors have gone unnoticed for over 15
 years and are still propagating in the literature (e.g. in Yamaguchi et
 al., 2000 and Patel and Paxson, 2001). In the following, we will first
 address the flaws of Quigg (1993). Then we will examine the problems in
 Williams' (1991) work. Finally, we will discuss some implications of the
 Williams-Quigg valuation framework. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 221-227 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Real estate, real options, 
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Author-Name: Symeon Christodoulou 
Author-X-Name-First: Symeon 
Author-X-Name-Last: Christodoulou 
Author-Name: Georgios Ellinas 
Author-X-Name-First: Georgios 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ellinas 
Author-Name: Pooyan Aslani 
Author-X-Name-First: Pooyan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Aslani 
Title: Disorder considerations in resource-constrained scheduling 
Abstract:
  A method is presented for allocating resources to construction activities
 and for scheduling construction projects under resource constraints by
 considering the effects that such resource limitations may have on the
 tendency of the activities (and the project in general) to fall into
 disarray and behind schedule. Resource-constrained scheduling problems
 (RCSP) are very common in real-life construction projects and because of
 their nature their numerical solution is computationally intensive. The
 method utilizes a measure of each activity's perceived level of disorder
 stemming from resource limitations. The proposed technique aims to
 optimize the number of resources assigned to the activities and to
 schedule the project so as to minimize the overall project's tendency to
 fall into disorder. The entropy-like metric used in the scheduling
 optimization is related to the ratio of required over-assigned resource
 units per activity, and its utilization allows a planner to take into
 consideration project disorder when planning a project. A case study and
 its mathematical framework help demonstrate the 'duration vs. disorder'
 trade-off analysis that planners should perform when considering possible
 activity resource assignments and the feasibility of these assignments in
 terms of induced disorder. The entropy optimization method proves to be a
 powerful project-planning metric. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 229-240 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Resource allocation, resource-constrained scheduling, project planning, entropy, 
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Author-Name: Thaveeporn Pulket 
Author-X-Name-First: Thaveeporn 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pulket 
Author-Name: David Arditi 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Arditi 
Title: Construction litigation prediction system using ant colony optimization 
Abstract:
  The frequency of construction litigation has increased over the years,
 making litigation a costly and time-consuming activity. It is in the
 interests of all parties to a construction contract to avoid litigation. A
 tool (Ant Miner) is proposed to predict the outcome of construction
 litigation, hence encouraging the parties to settle out of court. Ant
 Miner, a rule-based classification system extracts classification rules by
 using ant colony optimization. It is used on 151 Illinois circuit court
 cases filed in the period 1987-2005. The prediction model is composed of
 data consolidation, attribute selection, classification and assessment.
 The results provide evidence that Ant Miner performs better than models
 used in earlier studies and that the rule sets discovered by this tool are
 highly interpretable, but that this tool suffers a great deal from noisy
 data. If the parties involved in a dispute have access to the proposed
 system that predicts the decision of the courts with higher accuracy and
 reliability than before, then they are expected to avoid litigation and
 settle out of court in order to save considerable time, money and
 aggravation. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 241-251 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Ant colony algorithm, artificial intelligence, case-based reasoning, decision trees, litigation, neural networks, 
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Author-Name: Jingfeng Yuan 
Author-X-Name-First: Jingfeng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yuan 
Author-Name: Alex Yajun Zeng 
Author-X-Name-First: Alex Yajun 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zeng 
Author-Name: Miroslaw Skibniewski 
Author-X-Name-First: Miroslaw 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skibniewski 
Author-Name: Qiming Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Qiming 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Title: Selection of performance objectives and key performance indicators in public-private partnership projects to achieve value for money 
Abstract:
  Public-private partnerships (PPPs) have been applied widely in the global
 construction market. During the life cycle of PPP projects, their
 performance could be affected by a number of factors and their
 interactions, which might cause the inefficiency and ineffectiveness of
 the projects. Previous researches on PPPs mainly concentrated on the
 procurement, success measurement and risk management of PPPs, but paid
 little attention to the process factors that can strongly influence the
 performance of PPPs. In order to improve process and performance
 management in PPPs, the performance objectives and key performance
 indicators (KPIs) are identified to improve the partnership outcomes.
 Based on the goal-setting theory, 15 performance objectives are selected.
 The relative significance and difference of performance objectives for
 different stakeholders are presented based on a structured questionnaire
 survey. The survey results show that all identified objectives are
 important. In spite of stakeholders' common opinions on the objectives of
 quality, costs, time and the services provided by PPPs, there are evident
 differences in the objectives of budget constraints of the public sector,
 risks, revenue and guarantees. According to the survey results, a
 conceptual KPIs framework is established. Furthermore, the KPIs are
 identified to assess PPP projects' performance. The performance objectives
 and the KPIs, which can be used to identify the strengths and weaknesses
 of PPP projects, are useful tools for effective project performance
 management in PPPs. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 253-270 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Public-private partnership (PPP), key performance indicators (KPIs), performance management, value for money, 
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Author-Name: Roine Leiringer 
Author-X-Name-First: Roine 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leiringer 
Author-Name: Stuart Green 
Author-X-Name-First: Stuart 
Author-X-Name-Last: Green 
Author-Name: Jawwad Raja 
Author-X-Name-First: Jawwad 
Author-X-Name-Last: Raja 
Title: Living up to the value agenda: the empirical realities of through-life value creation in construction 
Abstract:
  Current research agendas are increasingly encouraging the construction
 industry to operate on the basis of 'added value'. Such debates echo the
 established concept of 'high value manufacturing' and associated trends
 towards servitization. Within construction, the so-called 'value agenda'
 draws heavily from the notion of integrated solutions. This is held to be
 especially appropriate in the context of PFI projects. Also relevant is
 the concept of service-led projects whereby the project rationale is
 driven by the client's objectives for delivering an enhanced service to
 its own customers. Such ideas are contextualized by a consideration of
 broader trends of privatization and outsourcing within and across the
 construction industry's client base. The current emphasis on integrated
 solutions reflects long-term trends within privatized client organizations
 towards the outsourcing of asset management capabilities. However, such
 trends are by no means uniform or consistent. An in-depth case study of
 three operating divisions within a major construction company illustrates
 that firms are unlikely to reorientate their business in response to the
 'value agenda'. In the case of PFI, the tendency has been to establish
 specialist units for the purposes of winning work. Meanwhile,
 institutionally embedded operating routines within the rest of the
 business remain broadly unaffected. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 271-285 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Servitization, integrated solutions, PFI, value, outsourcing, 
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Author-Name: Yunyan Andrea Jia 
Author-X-Name-First: Yunyan Andrea 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jia 
Author-Name: Steve Rowlinson 
Author-X-Name-First: Steve 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rowlinson 
Author-Name: Thomas Kvan 
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kvan 
Author-Name: Helen Clare Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen Clare 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Author-Name: Brenda Yip 
Author-X-Name-First: Brenda 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yip 
Title: Burnout among Hong Kong Chinese architecture students: the paradoxical effect of Confucian conformity values 
Abstract:
  Burnout is a multidimensional indicator of people's psychological
 relationship with their job, the opposite end of which is engagement.
 Culture's impact on students' burnout is investigated by examining the
 burnout level of Hong Kong Chinese architecture students and its
 correlation with Confucian conformity values, the dominant societal
 cultural values in Confucian-Heritage-Cultures (CHC)1 society. Two hundred
 and ninety-four students enrolled in Bachelor and Master programmes in
 architecture from two Hong Kong universities participated in the study.
 The Chinese version of Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey and a
 seven-item conformity scale taken from the Schwartz Value Survey were
 employed to measure burnout and conformity values. Conformity values were
 found to be positively correlated with the EX dimension of burnout,
 negatively correlated with the CY (doubt significance) and the IE
 dimension of burnout, and not correlated with the CY (lose interest)
 dimension of burnout. The paradoxical effect of conformity values suggests
 that burnout is more than an individual phenomenon. Rather, it is a
 systematic problem rooted in the inconsistencies between the social
 culture in which the individual students are immersed and the learning
 culture of the architectural schools to which students are trying to
 adapt. Without an understanding of the contextual inconsistency, the
 burnout dilemma seems to be certain. The organizers of the architecture
 curriculum are urged to take students' social cultural context into
 account and address cultural diversity in their programmes. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 287-298 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Architecture student, burnout, conformity values, Confucian-Heritage-Cultures, 
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Author-Name: Shamas-Ur-Rehman Toor 
Author-X-Name-First: Shamas-Ur-Rehman 
Author-X-Name-Last: Toor 
Author-Name: George Ofori 
Author-X-Name-First: George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ofori 
Title: Authenticity and its influence on psychological well-being and contingent self-esteem of leaders in Singapore construction sector 
Abstract:
  'Authentic leadership' has emerged as an important subject in the
 management science literature. Although several scholars have presented
 their viewpoints about authenticity and authentic leadership, there is
 scarcity of empirical evidence on what leaders can really gain from being
 authentic. The results of the questionnaire-based survey with 32 leaders
 suggest that authenticity is significantly correlated with psychological
 well-being and negatively correlated with contingent self-esteem.
 Regression analysis also shows that authenticity successfully predicts
 psychological well-being. These findings indicate that authenticity
 results in healthy psychological functioning of leaders and hence several
 positive work-related outcomes. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 299-313 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Authenticity, authentic leadership, psychological well-being, contingent self-esteem, Singapore, 
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Author-Name: S. Ping Ho 
Author-X-Name-First: S. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ping Ho 
Author-Name: Yi-Hsin Lin 
Author-X-Name-First: Yi-Hsin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lin 
Author-Name: Hsueh-Liang Wu 
Author-X-Name-First: Hsueh-Liang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wu 
Author-Name: Wenyi Chu 
Author-X-Name-First: Wenyi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chu 
Title: Empirical test of a model for organizational governance structure choices in construction joint ventures 
Abstract:
  In the construction industry, joint ventures (JVs) have become one of the
 major organizational forms utilized in large-scale and international
 projects. Because of the complexity of JVs, the management of JVs is much
 more difficult than that of usual projects. Among various management
 challenges, the choice of organizational governance structure has a
 profound impact on JV success. A model for governance structure choices in
 construction JVs (CJVs) is tested. The governance structure model focuses
 on four major factors, namely, corporate cultural difference, trust, needs
 for procurement autonomy and motivation for learning, and is expressed in
 terms of four propositions, which are tested. We conclude from the
 econometric analysis results that the four model variables together
 explain about 53% of the variation of governance structure choices. Most
 important, all the four model propositions are strongly supported by the
 econometric analysis results and the sign of each coefficient is
 consistent with that in each proposition. Overall, the governance
 structure model is well supported by statistical testing, which
 complements previous case-study-based evidence. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 315-324 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Joint venture, organizational design, strategic management, governance structure, econometric analysis, 
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Author-Name: Jicai Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Jicai 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Author-Name: Charles Cheah 
Author-X-Name-First: Charles 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheah 
Title: Real option application in PPP/PFI project negotiation 
Abstract:
  Over the past two decades, many developing countries have grown to become
 more familiar with the notions and the use of public-private
 partnership/private financing initiative (PPP/PFI) schemes in building
 large-scale infrastructure assets. However, owing to higher levels of
 complexity and longer contractual durations, PPP/PFI projects are often
 embedded with higher risks. On the one hand, any private sector
 concessionaire would strive to secure some forms of subsidies or
 guarantees from the host government to alleviate its risk concerns. On the
 other hand, the host government would also attempt to counterbalance the
 grant of these incentives by introducing additional 'repayment'
 obligations, such as placement of a cap on the tariff or toll rates.
 Modelled as real options, support and repayment features found in the case
 of a wastewater treatment plant in Southern China are evaluated using a
 combination of Monte Carlo simulation and spreadsheet-based cash flow
 models. The objective is to illustrate how a negotiation band
 incorporating these option values can be constructed, which would enlarge
 the feasible bargaining range for both parties. The risk implications of
 two disparate bidding scenarios found in the case will also be discussed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 331-342 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Concession, negotiation, real option, public-private partnerships, private finance initiative, 
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Author-Name: Konelio Tone 
Author-X-Name-First: Konelio 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tone 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Author-Name: Johnny Kwok Wai Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: Johnny Kwok Wai 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Title: An investigation of the impact of cross-cultural communication on the management of construction projects in Samoa 
Abstract:
  Communication problems have emerged as one of the most significant
 contemporary challenges facing construction project managers in an
 increasingly international construction market. However, little research
 has investigated the impact of cross-cultural communication (CCC) on
 management systems in this context. The key problems of CCC and their
 impact for construction project management systems in Samoa are
 investigated via a questionnaire survey of 41 project managers to solicit
 their views and experiences concerning the impact of human and cultural
 influences on project management and CCC evaluation processes in Samoa.
 Also provided are the results of a series of interviews with 32
 practitioners and key stakeholders concerning the key barriers to
 effective communication, and suggested strategies and proactive measures
 for improving the CCC in Samoa. The findings highlight the need for
 cultural sensitivity when designing an inter-organizational communication
 strategy for the management of international projects. An organization
 also needs to have a global perspective if it is involved in the
 international construction market, and be willing to modify communication
 strategies that are appropriate within the context of host cultures. A
 strong link is established between changes in perspectives as a result of
 experiences and the impact of CCC on project management systems. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 343-361 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Communication, culture, international project, project management, Samoa, 
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Author-Name: Heng Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Heng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Author-Name: Weisheng Lu 
Author-X-Name-First: Weisheng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lu 
Author-Name: Ting Huang 
Author-X-Name-First: Ting 
Author-X-Name-Last: Huang 
Title: Rethinking project management and exploring virtual design and construction as a potential solution 
Abstract:
  The construction sector is facing widespread criticism of its low
 efficiency and poor performance. This has led to a rethink of contemporary
 project management (PM). However, current critical perspectives have
 failed to diagnose the practical problems existing in PM, and as a
 consequence, no promising solutions have been proposed. In this research,
 a combination of critical literature review, field works, case studies,
 open debates and interviews revealed five fundamentally problematic
 aspects of contemporary PM: (1) using artificial tools and methods; (2)
 cannot try before build; (3) discontinuity in construction processes; (4)
 ineffective information and knowledge management; and (5) creeping
 managerialism. These problems were then scrutinized by referring them to
 Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) as a potential solution. Strengths
 of VDC are explored, and hurdles that prevent it from gaining momentum are
 also evaluated. It is found that the problems of contemporary PM can
 largely be alleviated by the use of VDC although its many hurdles are yet
 to be overcome. This research provides new insights into how construction
 companies can adopt VDC technology to improve the problematic PM
 practices. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 363-371 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Project management, virtual design and construction, 
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Author-Name: Odysseus George Manoliadis 
Author-X-Name-First: Odysseus George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Manoliadis 
Author-Name: John-Paris Pantouvakis 
Author-X-Name-First: John-Paris 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pantouvakis 
Author-Name: Symeon Christodoulou 
Author-X-Name-First: Symeon 
Author-X-Name-Last: Christodoulou 
Title: Improving qualifications-based selection by use of the fuzzy Delphi method 
Abstract:
  Among prevailing contract-awarding paradigms, the qualifications-based
 selection (QBS) method offers awarding agencies a substantial level of
 flexibility and multifactored decision-making capability over traditional
 cost-based paradigms (such as competitive bidding). QBS is a process used
 by owners to select proposers to whom they can award a project contract,
 based on the proposers' professional qualifications in relation to the
 specific project parameters. Further to being very suitable for the
 selection of professional engineering design services, QBS can also be
 applied for the selection of contractors involved in specialized
 construction or design-build projects. In such cases, the procurement
 method and the selection criteria used are critical decisions involving
 several key project team members and decision factors, the formulation of
 which requires complex evaluation methodologies. Within this context, a
 process is proposed by which the traditional QBS method can be improved
 via the utilization of a fuzzy Delphi method (FDM), a cross-mutation of
 the traditional Delphi method (DM) and fuzzy logic (FL). The method
 utilizes 'expert' appraisals to identify both the factors and their
 weights in the overall evaluation process through a 'fuzzy attractiveness
 ratio' (FAR) which is used for evaluating the bidders' suitability to
 task. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 373-384 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Decision making, Delphi method, design-build, fuzzy logic, qualifications-based selection, 
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Author-Name: Sameh Monir El-Sayegh 
Author-X-Name-First: Sameh Monir 
Author-X-Name-Last: El-Sayegh 
Title: Multi-criteria decision support model for selecting the appropriate construction management at risk firm 
Abstract:
  Selecting the appropriate firm is of paramount importance especially when
 using a unique delivery method such as construction management at risk. In
 addition to general contracting services, the construction management at
 risk firm provides construction management services throughout the design
 and construction phases. A new decision support model is proposed to
 assist owners in the selection decision. Key selection factors were
 identified through a literature review. They are divided into four
 categories: firm characteristics; technical and commercial bid;
 construction management services; and general contracting services. Each
 consists of five selection factors. The selection criteria were determined
 using the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) based on a questionnaire that
 was sent to construction professionals. The proposed model consists of
 five functions: strategic alignment; selection criteria; initial
 screening; firms' evaluations; and sensitivity analysis. The heart of the
 model is the use of the AHP to develop the decision criteria and compare
 candidate firms. A case study is also presented to demonstrate the
 application of the model. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 385-398 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Bidding, contracting, construction management at risk, decision support models, selection factors, 
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Author-Name: Hedley Smyth 
Author-X-Name-First: Hedley 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smyth 
Author-Name: Tim Fitch 
Author-X-Name-First: Tim 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fitch 
Title: Application of relationship marketing and management: a large contractor case study 
Abstract:
  Marketing-led enterprise change management initiated by a major UK
 contractor is explored in this paper as a contrast to procurement-led
 changes to projects driven by clients. Procurement-led initiatives try to
 induce changes to behaviour through market governance. Relationship
 marketing and management proactively change organizational behaviour, the
 enterprise taking responsibility for its own destiny. Investment and
 resource allocation, and organizational behaviour have posed constraints,
 particularly concerning service continuity in construction. Overcoming
 these constraints offers opportunities for delivering service improvements
 and adding value for clients and yielding further increases in repeat
 business and increasing profitability. Relationship marketing is the
 conceptual starting point, application developing into relationship
 management in line with theory. The main relationship marketing tenets are
 outlined. In the case explored key account management (KAM) principles are
 adopted as the conceptual point of departure for introducing relationship
 marketing processes. Adoption resulted in some minor restructuring and
 provided the basis for a series of process changes. Application is
 producing early results in terms of increased client satisfaction,
 consequential repeat business, inducing greater cross-functional
 communication and collaboration within the firm resulting in cross-selling
 opportunities between market segments. Some repeat business is producing
 higher margins in response to meeting demands of the clients. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 399-410 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Change management, organizational behaviour, relationship management, relationship marketing, 
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Author-Name: Catherine Comet 
Author-X-Name-First: Catherine 
Author-X-Name-Last: Comet 
Title: Social capital and profits of small firms in the French construction industry 
Abstract:
  The profitability of small businesses in the French construction industry
 depends partly on their social capital. However, social capital yields
 advantages as well as constraints. How and under what conditions do social
 networks improve a company's profit margins? From a socio-technical
 perspective and strategic analysis, we defend the idea that return on
 social capital is conditioned by the nature of the tasks performed and by
 the interdependencies among firms. Comparing about 160 businesses from
 four various crafts, we show that loose networks profit relatively
 specialized businesses working independently on construction sites, while
 cohesive networks benefit those businesses that are most affected by
 socio-technical uncertainties. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 411-418 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Profits, network analysis, SMEs, strategic analysis, socio-technical systems, 
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Author-Name: Helen Clare Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen Clare 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Author-Name: Tracy Cooke 
Author-X-Name-First: Tracy 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cooke 
Author-Name: Nick Blismas 
Author-X-Name-First: Nick 
Author-X-Name-Last: Blismas 
Title: Group-level safety climate in the Australian construction industry: within-group homogeneity and between-group differences in road construction and maintenance 
Abstract:
  In modern organizations it is overly simplistic to assume that a uniform,
 organization-wide climate for safety develops. Workgroup-level safety
 climates are more likely to arise in decentralized organizations and their
 influence on occupational health and safety (OHS) behaviour is likely to
 be stronger when work is non-routine, as in construction. The existence of
 workgroup-level safety climates was examined in the Australian
 construction industry. A group-level safety climate survey was conducted
 in a road maintenance and construction organization. The clear factorial
 structure produced in a larger sample of Australian defence logistics
 workers was not replicated and factors splintered, possibly due to the
 subject-to-item ratio in the construction study. However, the internal
 reliability consistency of the factors produced in the earlier pilot study
 was found to be acceptable for the construction industry data. Two
 requisite conditions for the existence of group-level safety climates,
 i.e. (1) within-group homogeneity; and (2) between-group variation, were
 satisfied within the road construction and maintenance organization. The
 results indicate that distinct workgroup safety climates exist in
 construction, providing a theoretical explanation for why some workgroups
 perform better in OHS than others, despite having similar risk exposure. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 419-432 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Co-workers, group dynamics, road maintenance, safety climate, supervisory leadership, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190902822971 
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Author-Name: Paula Gerber 
Author-X-Name-First: Paula 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gerber 
Title: Defective Construction Work 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 433-433 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190902822153 
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Author-Name: Ping Yung 
Author-X-Name-First: Ping 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yung 
Title: Institutional arrangements and construction safety in China: an empirical examination 
Abstract:
  Previous studies merely attempted to identify factors affecting safety
 performance from the micro perspective of project management, while they
 never questioned why those factors, such as lack of the top-management
 support and training, existed. A macro perspective, informed by the
 corollary of the Coase Theorem, was adopted here to show that suitable
 institutional arrangements are essential for better safety performance in
 a construction industry. Province-level construction safety records in
 China from 1994 to 2000 were used to test the effects of institutional
 arrangements on construction safety in China. Major factors affecting
 construction safety were found to be the implementation of construction
 safety laws, the rate of subcontracting, while neither the extent of using
 temporary workers, nor the availability of resources, nor the level of per
 capita GDP have any effects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 439-450 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Safety, Coase Theorem, institutional arrangements, farmer worker, subcontracting, 
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Author-Name: Pernilla Gluch 
Author-X-Name-First: Pernilla 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gluch 
Author-Name: Mathias Gustafsson 
Author-X-Name-First: Mathias 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gustafsson 
Author-Name: Liane Thuvander 
Author-X-Name-First: Liane 
Author-X-Name-Last: Thuvander 
Title: An absorptive capacity model for green innovation and performance in the construction industry 
Abstract:
  Applying the model of absorptive capacity (ACAP), antecedents, predictors
 and moderators for green innovation and performance in the construction
 industry are investigated. The aim is to identify mechanisms that
 influence green innovation and environmental performance in a construction
 company. Data come from a questionnaire survey assessing environmental
 attitudes, management and performance within the Swedish construction
 industry. For data analysis, linear regression analysis was used. From
 testing the ACAP theory and model, it was concluded that it has a
 promising potential in explaining mechanisms behind green innovation and
 performance. The application of ACAP has resulted in a revised ACAP model,
 green ACAP. Findings indicate that organizations can affect their capacity
 to absorb green innovations and improve their business performance by
 focusing on three predictors of green business advantage: acquisition,
 assimilation and transformation. As such, the green ACAP can serve as a
 framework for focused efforts within the construction industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 451-464 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Innovation, sustainable development, absorptive capacity, construction industry, survey, regression analysis, 
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Author-Name: Stephen Fox 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fox 
Title: Applying critical realism to information and communication technologies: a case study 
Abstract:
  Critical realism is a philosophy of science which has been developed as
 an alternative to positivism and interpretivism. It has been argued that
 critical realism should be applied to research concerned with information
 and communication technologies (ICTs). In particular, it has been argued
 that critical realism can increase understanding of causal mechanisms and
 contexts that are needed in order to achieve outcomes from actions.
 However, there is a lack of examples of how critical realism might be
 applied in practice. The aim of the research was to investigate the
 potential for practical application of critical realism to research
 concerned with ICTs. Four interrelated examples are presented from
 practical application of critical realism during ICT research. These are
 examples of causal mechanism, technological context, social context and
 business context. Findings suggest that practical application of critical
 realism to ICT research in AECO may be possible without any particular
 training or extensive prior knowledge. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 465-472 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Technology management, information and communication technology, 
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Author-Name: Martin Morgan Tuuli 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin Morgan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tuuli 
Author-Name: Steve Rowlinson 
Author-X-Name-First: Steve 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rowlinson 
Title: Empowerment in project teams: a multilevel examination of the job performance implications 
Abstract:
  An integrative multilevel model of empowerment and job performance
 behaviours is advanced, building on social cognitive theory (SCT).
 Empowerment climate is hypothesized as influencing individual and team
 performance behaviours directly and partially through individual and team
 (psychological) empowerment. Using survey responses from 380 individuals,
 nested in 115 project management teams, we tested the direct, indirect and
 cross-level relationships delineated in the multilevel model, using a
 combination of OLS regression models and hierarchical linear modelling
 (HLM). Empowerment climate positively related not only directly to both
 task and contextual performance behaviours but partially through both
 individual and team empowerment. At the team level, empowerment climate
 also positively related directly to taskwork and teamwork behaviours and
 partially through team empowerment. The results suggest that empowerment
 climate and psychological empowerment play complementary roles in
 engendering individual and team performance behaviours and are therefore
 not mutually exclusive. The findings are also evident of convergence in
 management practices across cultures as well as different work contexts
 and further provide concrete targets of manipulation by organizations and
 leaders desirous of empowering individuals and teams in the project
 context. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 473-498 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Empowerment climate, hierarchical linear modelling (HLM), job performance behaviours, psychological empowerment, social cognitive theory (SCT), 
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Author-Name: Llewellyn Tang 
Author-X-Name-First: Llewellyn 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tang 
Author-Name: Andrew Leung 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leung 
Title: An entropy-based financial decision support system (e-FDSS) for project analysis in construction SMEs 
Abstract:
  Uncertainty contributes a major part in the accuracy of a decision-making
 process while its inconsistency is always difficult to be solved by
 existing decision-making tools. Entropy has been proved to be useful to
 evaluate the inconsistency of uncertainty among different respondents. The
 study demonstrates an entropy-based financial decision support system
 called e-FDSS. This integrated system provides decision support to
 evaluate attributes (funding options and multiple risks) available in
 projects. Fuzzy logic theory is included in the system to deal with the
 qualitative aspect of these options and risks. An adaptive genetic
 algorithm (AGA) is also employed to solve the decision algorithm in the
 system in order to provide optimal and consistent rates to these
 attributes. Seven simplified and parallel projects from a Hong Kong
 construction small and medium enterprise (SME) were assessed to evaluate
 the system. The result shows that the system calculates risk adjusted
 discount rates (RADR) of projects in an objective way. These rates
 discount project cash flow impartially. Inconsistency of uncertainty is
 also successfully evaluated by the use of the entropy method. Finally, the
 system identifies the favourable funding options that are managed by a
 scheme called SME Loan Guarantee Scheme (SGS). Based on these results,
 resource allocation could then be optimized and the best time to start a
 new project could also be identified throughout the overall project life
 cycle. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 499-513 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Decision support system, entropy, fuzzy logic, genetic algorithm, project management, 
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Author-Name: Jan Brochner 
Author-X-Name-First: Jan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Brochner 
Title: Construction metaphors in Aristotle: knowledge, purpose, process 
Abstract:
  Writers on construction management have begun showing an interest in
 Aristotle's views on ethics, leadership, metaphysics and change, although
 overlooking that he frequently resorted to construction metaphors. This
 investigation shows that 16 of his writings contain about 140 construction
 metaphors and about 370 occurrences of construction terms. Metaphysics,
 Nicomachean Ethics and Physics provide more than half of these metaphors.
 For Aristotle, the process of house building is both knowledge driven and
 purpose driven: the building is to be a shelter against the elements, and
 the builder has to consider this ultimate goal for every step of
 production when choosing tools and materials. Builders learn the art of
 building by building; when they enjoy their work, they will go on
 improving. Building users can judge whether a building is good or bad, not
 builders. That Aristotle's metaphysics are object oriented and that
 practical wisdom is prominent in his ethics appear as irrelevant to
 construction, which was the typical example of managed production in his
 time. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 515-523 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Construction management, construction process, learning, ethics, ancient construction, 
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Author-Name: Djoen San Santoso 
Author-X-Name-First: Djoen San 
Author-X-Name-Last: Santoso 
Title: The construction site as a multicultural workplace: a perspective of minority migrant workers in Brunei 
Abstract:
  Construction projects have become progressively multicultural, especially
 for countries with limited labour force where there is need to depend on
 migrant workers. This multicultural environment can easily create problems
 related to unfair treatment or discrimination. Focus group discussions
 were conducted with migrant workers from Indonesia and Thailand to examine
 factors directly and indirectly related to construction activities that
 need to be considered in a diverse nationality construction site, with a
 focus on the minority group. The study suggested that communication, wage
 segmentation, task assignment and trust, scapegoatism, and belief and
 religion are the important aspects needing to be carefully taken into
 account to have a constructive working and living environment in a
 multicultural project. Management should not overlook the above factors to
 avoid disenfranchizing minority workers. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 529-537 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Discrimination, motivation, labour relations, culture, minorities, 
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Author-Name: Ellen Lau 
Author-X-Name-First: Ellen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lau 
Author-Name: Steve Rowlinson 
Author-X-Name-First: Steve 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rowlinson 
Title: Interpersonal trust and inter-firm trust in construction projects 
Abstract:
  Working relationships are important in effecting project performance and
 cooperation is believed to be a behavioural consequence of trust. Trust,
 being a quality of relationships, involves people interacting at
 interpersonal and inter-firm levels. This is investigated through 10
 partnering and non-partnering projects, using a validated trust scale. A
 case study approach is used to collect qualitative data through a
 quantitative approach to help understand the concept of trust. Data were
 collected from clients, contractors, consultants and subcontractors.
 Clients and contractors have a tendency to trust individuals whereas
 contractors and subcontractors have a tendency to trust firms. Inter-firm
 trust is better understood than interpersonal trust; but both are
 associated with keeping commitments and demonstrating cooperation, even
 though interpersonal trust is considered more important. Partnering does
 not necessarily exhibit more trust than non-partnering projects whereas
 clients and contractors have different emphasis on interpersonal and
 inter-firm trust. Therefore, to promote trusting relationships in
 multi-parties is to fulfil not only the technological and economical
 goals, but also the moral and social goals as expressed in people
 relationships such that a socially safe working place can be created. For
 this reason, middle managers need to know about trust because they face
 more relationship problems than others. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 539-554 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Interpersonal trust, inter-firm trust, relationship, partnering, project, 
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Author-Name: Linda Clarke 
Author-X-Name-First: Linda 
Author-X-Name-Last: Clarke 
Author-Name: Marc van der Meer 
Author-X-Name-First: Marc 
Author-X-Name-Last: van der Meer 
Author-Name: Cecilie Bingham 
Author-X-Name-First: Cecilie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bingham 
Author-Name: Elisabeth Michielsens 
Author-X-Name-First: Elisabeth 
Author-X-Name-Last: Michielsens 
Author-Name: Sue Miller 
Author-X-Name-First: Sue 
Author-X-Name-Last: Miller 
Title: Enabling and disabling: disability in the British and Dutch construction sectors 
Abstract:
  Though the British and Dutch approaches to disability in the construction
 sector exhibit common features, Britain tends towards a capabilities model
 compared with the Netherlands which is closer to a social model. The
 construction sector is considerably more regulated in the Netherlands but
 is in both countries highly disabling and exclusive. Sector-specific
 disabling and enabling factors and policy measures were investigated in
 the two countries with a view to identifying which policies might
 facilitate labour market participation. The investigation was based on
 interviews using similar questionnaires with key stakeholders, firms and
 disabled employees and a focus group. Policy in each country addresses the
 nature of exclusion in different ways. The conclusion drawn is that a
 sector-specific approach is needed if disability policy in Britain is to
 be more in tune with the social model&#x2014;as apparent from the
 comparison with the Netherlands. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 555-566 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Disability, health and safety, UK, Netherlands, discrimination, policy, 
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Author-Name: Heng Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Heng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Author-Name: Vera Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Vera 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Author-Name: Johnny Kwok Wai Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: Johnny Kwok Wai 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Author-Name: Eddie Cheng 
Author-X-Name-First: Eddie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheng 
Title: Competitiveness factors: a study of the real estate market in China 
Abstract:
  The execution of 'macro-adjustment' policies by the central government to
 cool down the overheated real estate market in the past few years has
 created an unfavourable operating environment for real estate developers
 in Mainland China. Developers need to rethink their business model and
 create a new form of competitive advantage in order to survive. Despite
 this, research into the factors that influence the competitiveness of the
 real estate market in China has been limited. Therefore, a survey of 58
 real estate practitioners, experts and academics in China was conducted to
 probe opinion on the factors that influence competitiveness in real estate
 firms in China. Survey results suggest that the developer's financial
 competency, market coverage and management competencies are vital to its
 competitiveness. Findings also highlight the importance of industry
 recognition/award, share in different types of property sales/development
 projects, profit after tax, growth rate of their securities price, and
 diversification of R&D in reflecting the competitiveness of real estate
 developers in China. The findings provide an insight into the factors that
 influence competitiveness in China's real estate market and also assist
 practitioners to formulate competitiveness improvement strategies. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 567-579 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Competitiveness, real estate market, developer, China, 
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Author-Name: Yu-Lin Huang 
Author-X-Name-First: Yu-Lin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Huang 
Title: Prediction of contractor default probability using structural models of credit risk: an empirical investigation 
Abstract:
  Structural models of credit risk can apply for quantitatively predicting
 contractor defaults and pricing performance guarantees. However, the
 application involves crucial empirical issues. Some of the empirical
 issues are investigated using market and accounting data of public
 construction firms in Taiwan. Statistical analyses are conducted using the
 Wilcoxon rank sum test, Shumway's discrete-time hazard model, and the
 receiver operating characteristic curve. Structural models are viable, and
 market value tends to dominate other measures of economic or financial
 distress in terms of prediction accuracy. However, when calibrated to
 minimize Type I and Type II errors, the default boundary of market value
 produces substantial residual errors. In addition, the calibrated boundary
 is at 151% of face debt, much higher than those suggested by previous
 empirical studies. This seems to reflect the idiosyncratic short-term debt
 structures of Taiwanese construction firms. Leland and Toft's model is
 recommended for further investigations, because their theory explains the
 higher than expected calibrated boundary. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 581-596 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Contractor default, probability, prediction, structural model, regression analysis, ROC curve, 
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Author-Name: Arjan Walraven 
Author-X-Name-First: Arjan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Walraven 
Author-Name: Bauke de Vries 
Author-X-Name-First: Bauke 
Author-X-Name-Last: de Vries 
Title: From demand driven contractor selection towards value driven contractor selection 
Abstract:
  The procurement of a construction contractor should consider more aspects
 than only cost or price. Taking value and price into account to select the
 'best value for money' bid results in adopting a structured multi-criteria
 approach. An alternative contractor selection method is presented, which
 identifies the contractor with the best potential to deliver the highest
 value for money. An investigation of the client needs and product
 performances for contractor selection has been conducted for a building
 type, and the relative weight of each product performance is analysed
 through a questionnaire. The relative weights of the product performances
 are identified by allocating a fictional budget to the client needs and
 translating these values into the relative weight of the product
 performances by using the quality function deployment method. In the
 contractor selection method, the relative importance of the product
 performances are combined with the scores of the bids, resulting in the
 best bid and contractor in a specific building project. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 597-604 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Procurement, contractor selection, multi-criteria selection, tendering, quality function deployment, value, 
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Author-Name: Richard Fellows 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fellows 
Title: Advanced Research Methods in the Built Environment 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 605-609 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190902896637 
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Author-Name: Roine Leiringer 
Author-X-Name-First: Roine 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leiringer 
Title: Policy, Management and Finance for Public-Private Partnerships 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 609-610 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190902912301 
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Author-Name: Michael Garvin 
Author-X-Name-First: Michael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Garvin 
Title: Procurement Systems: A Cross-Industry Project Management Perspective 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 610-611 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190902954139 
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Author-Name: Ifte Choudhury 
Author-X-Name-First: Ifte 
Author-X-Name-Last: Choudhury 
Title: The effect of political unrest on construction time for food grain warehouses in Bangladesh 
Abstract:
  A range of poorly understood factors affect actual construction time in
 the context of food sector projects in Bangladesh. One factor of
 particular interest is political unrest. The data for this study were
 obtained from a leading design and construction management company in
 Bangladesh. The sample size consisted of data for 104 food grain warehouse
 projects scattered all over the country. The effect of political unrest on
 construction time was analysed in conjunction with other known variables
 for actual construction time, such as increase in project cost and delay
 in procurement of construction materials. The effect of local political
 unrest on construction time was statistically significant even in the
 presence of project cost and procurement of materials variables. Political
 unrest could be included in prediction models used for finding out actual
 construction time of food grain warehouse projects in Bangladesh. Based on
 these findings, a prediction model for construction time for such projects
 is developed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 619-624 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Bangladesh, cost, developing country, political unrest, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190903009099 
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Author-Name: Ophir Rozenfeld 
Author-X-Name-First: Ophir 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rozenfeld 
Author-Name: Rafael Sacks 
Author-X-Name-First: Rafael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sacks 
Author-Name: Yehiel Rosenfeld 
Author-X-Name-First: Yehiel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rosenfeld 
Title: 'CHASTE': construction hazard assessment with spatial and temporal exposure 
Abstract:
  CHASTE&#x2014;'Construction Hazard Assessment with Spatial and Temporal
 Exposure'&#x2014;is a conceptual model that enables forecasting of safety
 risks in construction projects for different trades, at appropriate levels
 of detail and reliability for different planning windows and managerial
 purposes, in a highly automated fashion. Unlike earlier models, CHASTE
 explicitly accounts for the fact that construction workers are frequently
 endangered by activities performed by teams other than their own. The
 risks to which workers are exposed change through time, as the activities
 performed and the physical environment of construction sites change.
 CHASTE uses a knowledge base of construction activities and probabilities
 of loss-of-control events, coupled with a project's construction plan and
 a digital building model, to forecast risk levels for work teams. It has
 been implemented in prototype software and tested on two projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 625-638 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Construction safety, safety management, lean construction, risk analysis, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190903002771 
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Author-Name: No&#xeb;l Houthoofd 
Author-X-Name-First: No&#xeb;l 
Author-X-Name-Last: Houthoofd 
Title: Business definition and performance implications: the case of the Belgian construction sector 
Abstract:
  Business definition (either explicitly or implicitly defined) matters in
 the construction sector in Belgium. A business is a three-dimensional
 'strategic space' within an industry, defined by the buyer types targeted,
 product types sold and geographical reach. The research setting is one of
 family owned small non-diversified firms in the construction industry. The
 sample consists of 61 firms. Data on these firms were gathered for the
 year 2006. Firms with a similar business definition within the
 construction sector were clustered. Three clusters could be delineated:
 residential, non-residential and a civil engineering business. Performance
 differs between the three businesses. Performance was measured with
 perceptions on sales, sales growth, gross sales margin and return on
 invested capital. Perceived performance correlated with financial
 performance. Competitive forces differ according to the business. Firms in
 the civil engineering sector working for government agencies performed
 best. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 639-652 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Business definition, business domain choice, construction sector, performance differences, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190903029543 
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Author-Name: Yu-Lin Huang 
Author-X-Name-First: Yu-Lin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Huang 
Author-Name: Chai-Chi Pi 
Author-X-Name-First: Chai-Chi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pi 
Title: Valuation of multi-stage BOT projects involving dedicated asset investments: a sequential compound option approach 
Abstract:
  The valuation of multi-stage build-operate-transfer projects is not a
 trivial task. It needs to deal with uncertain project values in future
 expansions and the possibility of expansions or abandonment in the
 presence of project risks. The valuation problem becomes more difficult
 when multi-stage projects require upfront and intermediate dedicated asset
 investments for future expansions. Dedicated asset investments may or may
 not create project values, depending on whether future expansions could be
 justified and realized. A sequential compound option model is proposed to
 tackle these important valuation issues. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 653-666 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Valuation, build-operate-transfer, 
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Author-Name: Helena Johnsson 
Author-X-Name-First: Helena 
Author-X-Name-Last: Johnsson 
Author-Name: John Henrik Meiling 
Author-X-Name-First: John Henrik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Meiling 
Title: Defects in offsite construction: timber module prefabrication 
Abstract:
  The construction industry is based on craftsmanship. Quality control and
 assurance procedures applied in manufacturing cannot usually be readily
 applied in construction, where there are higher degrees of uniqueness in
 each project. One category of companies, industrialized housebuilders, is
 attempting to bridge some of the gaps between construction and
 manufacturing. These companies prefabricate building modules for later
 assembly at the building site. Since they are wholly responsible for large
 parts of the building process, these companies have greater opportunities
 to control and improve quality in a more consistent way than ordinary
 construction companies. Thus, it could be hypothesized that the frequency
 and severity of defects should be lower in industrialized housing than in
 ordinary construction. The aim of the study presented here is to examine
 this hypothesis by measuring and characterizing defects in industrialized
 housing. The design and manufacturing processes at two Swedish timber
 module prefabrication firms has been analysed through interviews, site
 visits and document reviews. Quality audits from three phases of the
 building process were compiled, analysed and categorized to provide
 statistical measures of defects in industrialized housing. The results
 show that the case study companies are better in terms of product quality
 than conventional housing. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 667-681 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Building defects, offsite production, quality management, industrialized housing, modular construction, 
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Author-Name: Martin Sexton 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sexton 
Author-Name: Shu-Ling Lu 
Author-X-Name-First: Shu-Ling 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lu 
Title: The challenges of creating actionable knowledge: an action research perspective 
Abstract:
  Academia has a critical role in developing new knowledge which
 construction industry practitioners need to envision, undertake and
 sustain successful innovation. The new knowledge produced by academia,
 however, often does not satisfy the needs of practitioners. This
 unsatisfactory state of affairs is frequently taken to be the consequence
 of the cultural, motivational and operational differences between the two
 communities. Actionable knowledge is presented as a useful concept which
 can fuse the expectations, contributions and outputs of academia and
 practitioners. Within this context, action research is argued to be an
 appropriate methodology to develop successful actionable knowledge.
 Results from an action research project are given which provide
 researchers and practitioners greater understanding of the key factors
 that shape the degree to which action research produces actionable
 knowledge: change focus, collaboration capabilities and systematic
 process. The criteria intrinsic to Mode 2 research (Gibbons et al., 1994)
 are demonstrated to have utility in evidencing actionable knowledge. The
 implication for policy is that there is a need to develop and use
 appropriate actionable knowledge frameworks and measures to design funding
 calls, and to evaluate research proposals and outputs. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 683-694 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Actionable knowledge, action research, Mode 2 knowledge production, 
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Author-Name: Lena Elisabeth Bygballe 
Author-X-Name-First: Lena Elisabeth 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bygballe 
Author-Name: Marianne Jahre 
Author-X-Name-First: Marianne 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jahre 
Title: Balancing value creating logics in construction 
Abstract:
  Construction companies apply different logics to create value. Some
 companies are organized according to one primary logic, while others are
 based on multiple logics. Different value creating logics have different
 cost and value drivers according to the type of activities involved and
 the interdependencies between them. Where multiple logics coexist, the
 different cost and value drivers may generate tensions. The purpose of the
 paper is to study how construction companies maintain a balance between
 multiple logics and how they handle tensions between them through a case
 study from the Norwegian construction industry. Both project management
 and supply chain management perspectives have been used to explain
 construction practice. By applying a 'value configuration analysis', it is
 clear how value creation is achieved in construction practice by balancing
 the needs of both the project and the supply chain. Both intra- and
 inter-organizational interactions are vital in creating value across
 different logics. The contribution of the study lies in applying this
 framework to the construction area by adding knowledge about the
 underlying principles of different logics, including the tensions between
 them. Furthermore, the case study illustrates how these may be handled in
 order to create value in construction. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 695-704 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Norway, value creating logics, interdependence, case study, interaction, 
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Author-Name: Joseph Tah 
Author-X-Name-First: Joseph 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tah 
Title: Implementing IT in Construction 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 705-706 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190902933349 
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Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sexton 
Title: Book reviews 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 707-707 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190902992923 
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Author-Name: Hans Voordijk 
Author-X-Name-First: Hans 
Author-X-Name-Last: Voordijk 
Title: Construction management and economics: the epistemology of a multidisciplinary design science 
Abstract:
  Research in the field of construction management and economics (CME) can
 be characterized as a multidisciplinary design science. Results from the
 sciences and humanities are necessary inputs for this field of research
 that deals with design, production and operation of the built environment.
 The output of CME research as multidisciplinary design science consists of
 three types of solution concepts: empirical generalizations based on
 statistical data analysis (technological laws), concepts that specify what
 to do, if a certain result is to be attained under given circumstances
 (functional rules), and insights in the interrelationship between design,
 production and operation of the built environment and social practice
 (socio-technological understanding). Scientific justification of these
 solution concepts is obtained through testing them in the specific context
 of the built environment. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 713-720 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Epistemology, knowledge production, design science, 
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Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Arditi 
Author-Name: Ranon Chotibhongs 
Author-X-Name-First: Ranon 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chotibhongs 
Title: Detection and prevention of unbalanced bids 
Abstract:
  Unbalanced bidding is a serious problem for the construction owner
 because it may increase the cost of construction The most common way to
 mathematically unbalance a bid is frontloading where a bidder overstates
 the unit price of line items scheduled to be performed early in the
 project and understates the unit price of line items performed later. A
 bidder can also overstate the unit price of a line item whose quantity was
 somehow underrated by the engineer. If the owner proves that a
 mathematically unbalanced bid costs more to perform, the bid is said to be
 materially unbalanced, in which case the owner can reject the bid. A model
 is presented that formalizes and automates the process of detecting
 mathematically and materially unbalanced bids by comparing line item
 prices with the engineer's estimates and the average prices offered by the
 bidders. This model allows owners to detect and reject unbalanced bids,
 and deters bidders from unbalancing their bid. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 721-732 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Bids, mathematical models, financial management, construction costs, optimization, 
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Author-Name: Wen-der Yu 
Author-X-Name-First: Wen-der 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yu 
Author-Name: Pei-lun Chang 
Author-X-Name-First: Pei-lun 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chang 
Author-Name: Shuen-Ho Yao 
Author-X-Name-First: Shuen-Ho 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yao 
Author-Name: Shen-Jung Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Shen-Jung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Title: KVAM: model for measuring knowledge management performance of engineering community of practice 
Abstract:
  The research presents the development of the knowledge value-adding model
 (KVAM) for quantitative performance measurement of the community of
 practice (CoP) of the knowledge management system (KMS) in an A/E
 consulting firm. The proposed KVAM combines several existing KM theories
 including knowledge creation spiral, knowledge chain model, and knowledge
 value added theory to form a process-level model for measuring the
 performance of a generic community of practice (CoP). Case study results
 show that the proposed KVAM provides KM managers with a useful tool not
 only to monitor the performance of a CoP and its members but also to plan
 an effective strategy for performance improvement. Unlike the traditional
 organizational-level approaches, the proposed KVAM was concluded to better
 reflect the actual values solely generated by the KMS rather than other
 management factors. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 733-747 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Knowledge management, community of practice, performance evaluation, engineering consulting, value-adding models, 
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Author-Name: Khalied Hesham Hyari 
Author-X-Name-First: Khalied Hesham 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hyari 
Author-Name: Khaled El-Rayes 
Author-X-Name-First: Khaled 
Author-X-Name-Last: El-Rayes 
Author-Name: Mohammad El-Mashaleh 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohammad 
Author-X-Name-Last: El-Mashaleh 
Title: Automated trade-off between time and cost in planning repetitive construction projects 
Abstract:
  An automated model is developed to support the optimization of the
 planning and scheduling of repetitive construction projects. The model
 provides the capability of optimizing two important objectives commonly
 sought in scheduling repetitive construction projects: minimizing project
 duration; and minimizing project cost. The model performs this
 multi-objective optimization using a genetic algorithm approach. The
 output of the model is a set of optimal solutions that represent the
 trade-off between time and cost in planning repetitive construction
 projects. Furthermore, the model can be utilized to find a single
 scheduling solution that provides the minimum overall project cost by
 simply adding project indirect cost to the obtained project direct cost
 for each of the obtained scheduling solutions on the Pareto optimal curve.
 Other important time-related costs are also considered in the model
 including: early completion incentives, late completion penalties and lane
 rental costs. Providing the planners of repetitive construction projects
 with an automated set of optimal time-cost trade-off solutions should
 contribute to cost-effective and speedy delivery of this type of
 construction project. An application example is analysed to illustrate the
 use of the model and demonstrate its capabilities in generating optimal
 trade-off solutions between minimizing the project time and cost for
 repetitive construction projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 749-761 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Repetitive construction, scheduling, genetic algorithms, optimization, resource utilization, 
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Author-Name: Ben Dozie Ilozor 
Author-X-Name-First: Ben Dozie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ilozor 
Title: Differential management of waste by construction sectors: a case study in Michigan, USA 
Abstract:
  Waste is a great problem in the world of construction. If dealt with
 appropriately, there can be many benefits, including lower overall cost,
 faster production, a higher quality and more sustainable buildings. There
 are many solutions available for minimizing waste during construction.
 However, a great amount of waste still exists, whether in residential,
 commercial, industrial, infrastructural or other constructions. The
 purpose of this investigation is to ascertain key sources of waste, and
 whether generation varies with the type and size of the constructors. A
 sample of 30 general contractors was studied, and several null hypotheses
 on waste generation and minimization differences among sectors were tested
 using the Kruskal-Wallis H-test. Although subtle shifts were observed in
 the aspects of waste behaviour that seemed predicated on construction
 sectors and capital base, to some extent the proposition that the
 construction type and size can influence waste generation and minimization
 was validated. Based on this study, some solutions are provided as viable
 avenues to managing and minimizing construction waste across sectors. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 763-770 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Construction sectors, waste management, differences, 
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Author-Name: Kunhee Choi 
Author-X-Name-First: Kunhee 
Author-X-Name-Last: Choi 
Author-Name: Eul-Bum Lee 
Author-X-Name-First: Eul-Bum 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lee 
Author-Name: C. William Ibbs 
Author-X-Name-First: C. William 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ibbs 
Author-Name: Yong-Woo Kim 
Author-X-Name-First: Yong-Woo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kim 
Title: Multifaceted public outreach and cost-benefit analysis for its effectiveness validation 
Abstract:
  A heavily trafficked 4.5km highway stretch on Interstate 15 east of Los
 Angeles was rebuilt using two extended closures, each spanning nine days
 with 24/7 operations. Before and during the closures, a multifaceted,
 extensive, dynamic public outreach programme was implemented to gain
 public support for the project and to minimize inconvenience to the
 public. That outreach programme is described, its overall effectiveness in
 terms of total net benefit and traffic inconvenience during lane closures
 is assessed, and changes in public perception of the accelerated
 construction strategy resulting from the outreach programme is examined.
 Pre- and post-construction surveys performed using the project website
 mirrored the findings of the traffic measurement study, indicating that
 the outreach programme effectively reduced traffic demand. The results of
 two web-based surveys with a combined total of approximately 400
 respondents indicated a dramatic change in public perception of the
 accelerated construction strategy. The survey results showed that strong
 initial objection to the accelerated project eventually became supportive
 of future, accelerated projects. The cost-benefit analysis showed that the
 additional cost of the outreach programme was outweighed by the savings
 achieved from reduced road user delay costs. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 771-782 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Infrastructure management, project strategies, web-based system, cost-benefit analysis, public outreach, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190903096591 
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Author-Name: Amy Nicole Javernick-Will 
Author-X-Name-First: Amy Nicole 
Author-X-Name-Last: Javernick-Will 
Title: Organizational learning during internationalization: acquiring local institutional knowledge 
Abstract:
  Organizational learning plays an important role for firms entering new
 international markets. Acquiring knowledge of a foreign market helps firms
 to decrease uncertainties, misunderstandings and risks, allowing them to
 plan and achieve project expectations more accurately. Little is known,
 however, about how real estate developers, contractors and engineering
 firms initially collect important local knowledge for their international
 projects. This study uses qualitative research methods to explore the
 sources firms use to acquire different types of local knowledge. The
 results indicate that organizational learning is a complex process, and
 although similarities exist, different types of firms use different
 sources to collect needed knowledge. The research contributes to theory by
 responding to requests for additional research on how firms actually
 acquire and develop institutional knowledge. In addition, by understanding
 the sources used to acquire different types of institutional knowledge,
 company managers can determine the best sources to employ to acquire
 knowledge that is important for their specific business. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 783-797 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Organizational learning, international projects, institutional theory, internationalization, knowledge management, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190903117801 
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Author-Name: Abigail Powell 
Author-X-Name-First: Abigail 
Author-X-Name-Last: Powell 
Author-Name: Tarek Hassan 
Author-X-Name-First: Tarek 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hassan 
Author-Name: Andrew Dainty 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty 
Author-Name: Chris Carter 
Author-X-Name-First: Chris 
Author-X-Name-Last: Carter 
Title: Note: Exploring gender differences in construction research: a European perspective 
Abstract:
  Research suggests that women in academia face problematic career paths as
 a result of masculine cultures and horizontal segregation. At the same
 time, research in the construction sector has documented the barriers
 women face in entering and remaining in construction careers. Construction
 academia is investigating in this exploratory study to determine whether
 gender disparities found in academic research generally are valid in this
 field. As there is a lack of data on women in academia, particularly by
 sub-disciplines, scientific publication is used to explore gender
 differences and similarities. Publication is a significant area where
 gender disparities have been found in other fields and an area that can
 have substantial consequences for career progression in academia. The data
 are from a wider European study exploring women's participation in
 construction research and are based on secondary analysis of statistics
 from the ISI Web of Knowledge. Gender differences in publication are found
 to exist, suggesting that women are under-represented in construction
 research at a similar rate to women in engineering and technology
 academia. However, there are important differences between the different
 areas of construction research, which indicate that women may not face the
 same barriers and difficulties in all areas of construction academia. It
 also highlights the need for further research to investigate horizontal
 segregation and the gendered nature of publication, citation and
 collaboration in construction research. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 803-807 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Europe, gender, publication, research, women, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190903179736 
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Author-Name: Ignacio Castro 
Author-X-Name-First: Ignacio 
Author-X-Name-Last: Castro 
Author-Name: Jose Luis Galan 
Author-X-Name-First: Jose Luis 
Author-X-Name-Last: Galan 
Author-Name: Cristobal Casanueva 
Author-X-Name-First: Cristobal 
Author-X-Name-Last: Casanueva 
Title: Antecedents of construction project coalitions: a study of the Spanish construction industry 
Abstract:
  Research into the formation of alliances, relevant in the field of
 strategic management and especially, in the construction industry, is
 often explained in terms of interdependency and complementarities
 (exogenous factors). In contrast, the influence of a firm's social
 relations networks (endogenous factors) has hardly been studied at all.
 Thus, a model is needed that includes both exogenous and endogenous
 factors as antecedents to the formation of strategic alliances in the
 construction industry. Cooperation in the construction sector is
 especially frequent, above all in public works programmes, as their scale
 requires coalitions of different-sized firms. Accordingly, to explore how
 both exogenous and endogenous factors influence the formation of
 alliances, a social network analytical method&#x2014;Multiple Regression
 Quadratic Assignment Procedure (MRQAP)&#x2014;was applied to cooperative
 project coalitions in the Spanish public works construction sector from
 2001-2007. Empirical findings confirm that construction companies form
 coalitions, principally on the basis of past alliances. Membership of
 business associations and groups is also a key factor, though the
 influence of geographic proximity is the most debatable result. In the
 construction industry, the formation of alliances is conditioned, among
 other factors, by previous social and economic relations that can generate
 the necessary information and trust for the selection of whichever partner
 is considered the most suitable for the development of the joint project. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 809-822 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Social ties, alliances, inter-organizational relations, cooperation, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190903117751 
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Author-Name: Boeing Singh Laishram 
Author-X-Name-First: Boeing Singh 
Author-X-Name-Last: Laishram 
Author-Name: Satyanaranaya Kalidindi 
Author-X-Name-First: Satyanaranaya 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kalidindi 
Title: Desirability rating analysis for debt financing of public-private partnership road projects 
Abstract:
  Public-private partnership (PPP) road projects are highly leveraged
 capital-intensive projects. Lenders, which provide the major portion of
 financing in the form of debt instruments, undertake loan approval
 processes to examine the various aspects of the projects that could
 influence the debt servicing capability while making credit decisions. In
 view of this, project sponsors could also assess beforehand how desirable
 is the project from the debt financing perspective in order to facilitate
 timely arrangement of debt financing and avoid funding problems. The
 Desirability Rating Analytical Tool (DRAT) has been developed in order to
 enable the project sponsor to assess how desirable the project is from a
 debt financing perspective. DRAT uses the aggregation operator Choquet
 fuzzy integral to aggregate the information relating to the various
 aspects of PPP road projects that lenders take into account while making
 credit decisions. The application of DRAT is illustrated with an example
 of a PPP road project from a National Highways Development Programme
 undertaken by the National Highway Authority of India, Government of
 India. DRAT expressed the result of the information aggregation in the
 form of a desirability rating profile indicating the degrees of membership
 to different levels of desirability. The desirability rating profiles of
 the project provide valuable information for decision making and can help
 in formulating strategies on improving the performance of the project
 where it is not performing satisfactorily. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 823-837 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Decision making, public-private partnerships, fuzzy set, risk management, project finance, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190903222387 
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Author-Name: Mohammed Mubashir Ali 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohammed Mubashir 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ali 
Author-Name: Ashraf Elazouni 
Author-X-Name-First: Ashraf 
Author-X-Name-Last: Elazouni 
Title: Finance-based CPM/LOB scheduling of projects with repetitive non-serial activities 
Abstract:
  Projects of repetitive non-serial activities constitute a major category
 of construction projects which can be scheduled more conveniently using
 the line of balance (LOB) technique. Generally, scheduling activities such
 that the expenditures are always in balance with the available cash is a
 must to devise financially feasible schedules. The objective is to
 integrate a CPM/LOB model for a project of repetitive non-serial
 activities with a cash flow model and utilize the integrated model to
 devise financially feasible schedules. The genetic algorithms (GAs)
 technique is employed to maximize the profit at the end of the project
 under the constraints of available cash. The optimization of the
 integrated models was demonstrated using an example project of 15
 activities carried out at five units. The CPM/LOB model was validated
 against the results of a dynamic programming model in the literature and
 further by conducting a sensitivity analysis of the results of the
 integrated model. Finally, the model offers an effective financial
 planning tool for projects of repetitive non-serial activities. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 839-856 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Scheduling, repetitive construction, genetic algorithms, cash flow management, line of balance, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190903191764 
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Author-Name: Liu Shu-Shun 
Author-X-Name-First: Liu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shu-Shun 
Author-Name: Kuo-Chuan Shih 
Author-X-Name-First: Kuo-Chuan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shih 
Title: A framework of critical resource chain for project schedule analysis 
Abstract:
  Analysing a schedule is beneficial to help stakeholders understand the
 scheduled project. Project schedules, which create time plans based on the
 critical path method (CPM) or on resource-constrained project scheduling
 problem (RCPSP) optimization, are targets herein. The Theory of
 Constraints (TOC) treats a schedule as a system. Schedule elements are
 suspected constraints and a goal depends on the schedule creation policy.
 Resource information is further surveyed herein to identify true
 constraints. A framework is proposed to integrate identified constraints
 on a schedule, and the critical resource chain concept is introduced.
 Three scenarios illustrate the proposed framework under different
 scheduling considerations. Results explain schedule constraints, and
 several schedule analysis issues are discussed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 857-869 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Critical path method, resource-constrained project scheduling problem optimization, Theory of Constraints, resource importance, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190903171196 
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Author-Name: Les Ruddock 
Author-X-Name-First: Les 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ruddock 
Author-Name: Steven Ruddock 
Author-X-Name-First: Steven 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ruddock 
Title: Reassessing productivity in the construction sector to reflect hidden innovation and the knowledge economy 
Abstract:
  With the development of a knowledge economy, it is reasonable to assume
 that the level of innovation should be particularly high and that it
 should have a major effect on investment and productivity across all
 sectors, including the construction industry. For a valid assessment of
 the economic performance of the construction sector in terms of its
 productivity, it is important that the economic benefits for the sector
 from technological change are properly recognized but the impact of such
 benefits may be 'hidden' due to measurement issues, as innovative activity
 and investment in intangible assets have both gone unrecognized in
 official statistics. Much of the innovation in the construction sector is
 hidden from conventional measures and, for the UK economy, there is
 evidence that investment in intangibles may be even greater than tangible
 investment, if a definition of intangible assets incorporating spending on
 a broad range of knowledge-based assets including organizational capital,
 human capital, etc. is taken. While accurate data are difficult to
 determine, an appraisal of the potential for utilizing existing data
 sources and for improved measurement is presented. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 871-879 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Economic performance, innovation, intangible investment, knowledge economy, productivity, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190903131166 
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Author-Name: Ivan Damnjanovic 
Author-X-Name-First: Ivan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Damnjanovic 
Author-Name: Xue Zhou 
Author-X-Name-First: Xue 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhou 
Title: Impact of crude oil market behaviour on unit bid prices: the evidence from the highway construction sector 
Abstract:
  It is well known that the cost of highway construction is affected by the
 cost of crude oil. While this relationship is highly visible for
 construction items such as asphalt cement (a by-product in the process of
 refining oil), the effects of the crude oil prices on the cost of other
 construction items, such as concrete cement or construction operations are
 less direct, but equally important. For unit-based contracts without price
 adjustment clauses, this relationship is of a particular significance. In
 fact, an increase in price of fuel could result in substantial losses, as
 contractors are not protected. Hence, to hedge against this risk,
 contractors are likely to incorporate a premium in bid prices to manage
 project risks. The objective of this paper is to investigate the evidence
 of this behaviour. New evidence shows that the expected change in oil
 prices (the difference between future and spot price) and the implied
 volatility in the oil market affect the price of bid items for contracts
 without price adjustment clauses. Such results allow for more effective
 implementation of risk management on project- and programme-level basis. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 881-890 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Unit bid cost, crude oil price, implied volatility, Extreme Bounds Analysis, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190903171204 
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Author-Name: Udayangani Kulatunga 
Author-X-Name-First: Udayangani 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kulatunga 
Author-Name: Dilanthi Amaratunga 
Author-X-Name-First: Dilanthi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Amaratunga 
Author-Name: Richard Haigh 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Haigh 
Title: Critical success factors of construction research and development 
Abstract:
  Research and development (R&D) activities are important to the
 construction industry to successfully address the challenges placed upon
 it and to be competitive. Identifying the factors that influence the
 success of construction R&D activities is important as such identification
 would help the research team to concentrate on the most significant and
 influential factors and the proper management of them to enhance the
 performance of construction R&D activities. The critical success factors
 (CSFs) of construction research and development during its different
 phases namely initiation, conceptualization, development and launch and at
 the project management stage were evaluated. A questionnaire survey and a
 series of semi-structured interviews were used to collect the data from
 academic members and industrial partners who have been involved in
 construction R&D activities. It revealed that from the initiation to the
 launch of the R&D project, emphasis was placed on the stakeholders'
 satisfaction. In contrast, less attention was given to satisfying the
 researchers' requirements during the R&D project. The principal
 investigator's role in leading the project and providing sufficient
 commitment; effective monitoring and controlling of activities, having a
 proper dissemination plan and effective dissemination of work were also
 elaborated. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 891-900 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Critical success factors, research and development, stakeholder satisfaction, 
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Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Schaufelberger 
Title: Life Cycle Project Management: A Systems Approach to Managing Complex Projects 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 901-901 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190903171188 
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Author-Name: Paul Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Author-Name: Christine Raisanen 
Author-X-Name-First: Christine 
Author-X-Name-Last: Raisanen 
Title: Editorial: informality and emergence in construction 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 907-912 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190903361912 
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Author-Name: John Alfred Rooke 
Author-X-Name-First: John Alfred 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rooke 
Author-Name: Lauri Koskela 
Author-X-Name-First: Lauri 
Author-X-Name-Last: Koskela 
Author-Name: Mike Kagioglou 
Author-X-Name-First: Mike 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kagioglou 
Title: Informality in organization and research: a review and a proposal 
Abstract:
  The growing interest in informal and emergent features of organizations
 has accompanied changes in both the dominant forms of organization and
 prevailing academic views about how best to think about and research them.
 It is argued here that currently espoused dichotomous characterizations of
 both organizations and research approaches are over-simplified and
 misleading. A review of types of organization research is conducted and it
 is suggested that the relationship between theory and data collection
 provides a more detailed and illuminating taxonomy than a distinction
 between qualitative and quantitative research. Two major distinctions are
 proposed: (1) between theory driven and phenomenon driven research; (2)
 between descriptive and prescriptive theory. It is suggested that
 organization theory is properly prescriptive in nature. The place of
 informality in organization and management studies is explicated, drawing
 on insights from Wittgenstein and ethnomethodology (EM). A distinction is
 drawn between (1) the degree of formality in particular organizational
 settings; and (2) the necessarily informal foundations of formal
 organizational schemes and methods. Finally, the organization of research
 itself is addressed. A prescriptive theory (TFV) is suggested as a means
 of organizing and explaining the research process. This suggestion serves
 as both (1) a proposal for research management; and (2) an illustration of
 the relationship between theory and organization. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 913-922 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Research methods, research policy, organization theory, organizational analysis, production process, 
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Author-Name: Mike Bresnen 
Author-X-Name-First: Mike 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bresnen 
Title: Living the dream? Understanding partnering as emergent practice 
Abstract:
  The 'practice turn' in organizational studies has recently emerged as an
 important set of perspectives which has implications for understanding
 processes of knowing and learning within and between organizations.
 Consisting of a range of different approaches, it emphasizes the situated
 nature of knowing and learning in practice and offers an alternative to
 understanding human action that transcends the dualism of structure and
 agency effects on action. The ontological and epistemological
 underpinnings of a practice-based approach are explored before attention
 is directed towards assessing the implications for understanding the
 knowledge, learning and change in project-based organizations associated
 with the emergence of partnering. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 923-933 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Partnering, practice-based perspective, organizational learning, 
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Author-Name: Peter Barrett 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Barrett 
Author-Name: Monty Sutrisna 
Author-X-Name-First: Monty 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sutrisna 
Title: Methodological strategies to gain insights into informality and emergence in construction project case studies 
Abstract:
  In investigating complex situations, such as construction projects, the
 case study approach has been considered reliable to capture rich
 information for the purpose of the investigation by allowing the
 investigators to retain the holistic and meaningful characteristics of
 real-life events. Subsequent to data capture, data analysis will take
 place according to the intended research methodology. However, there is a
 potential for certain information to be hidden within the data and diluted
 during this data analysis phase. In order to minimize this and to reveal
 informal aspects and freshly emerging themes from the case study data, it
 is proposed that there is great value in analysing case studies on various
 levels, through different phases using multiple methods. Examples of the
 outcomes of applying multiple analyses involving different approaches,
 such as grounded theory methodology, rich picture diagrams and cognitive
 mapping, to the same set of data from multiple case studies are presented
 and discussed. This application of multiple analyses to case study
 research of construction projects provides valuable insights by revealing
 informal aspects and stimulating the emergence of a fresh understanding of
 the processes and interactions among different stakeholders. From the
 findings, the limits of the formal management systems were revealed.
 Further, the limits of tacit understanding around an evolving shared
 vision for a project were found to be substantial dimensions in
 understanding construction projects in a more holistic way. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 935-948 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Case study, cognitive mapping, construction projects, emergence, grounded theory methodology, informality, rich picture diagrams, 
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Author-Name: Charlotte Baarts 
Author-X-Name-First: Charlotte 
Author-X-Name-Last: Baarts 
Title: Collective individualism: the informal and emergent dynamics of practising safety in a high-risk work environment 
Abstract:
  Safety knowledge appears to be 'a doing'. In construction work safety is
 practised in the complex interrelationship between the individual, pair
 and gang. Thus the aim is to explore the nature and scope of individualist
 and collectivist preferences pertaining to the practice of safety at a
 construction site. An ethnographic fieldwork, in which the researcher
 worked as an apprentice, will provide detailed and experience-near
 insights into the complexity of these processes. Findings show that
 individualist and collectivist preferences influence the amount of risk
 the individual worker will assume and expose workmates to. Aspects such as
 self-regulation, self-confidence and independence are acceptable values
 only to the extent that they do not pose a threat to the solidarity of the
 community or safety of other workers. The informal practice of safety is a
 tight-rope act that involves balancing the form and scope of these
 preferences. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 949-957 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Collectivism, ethnography, individualism, safety, teamwork, 
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Author-Name: Pernilla Gluch 
Author-X-Name-First: Pernilla 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gluch 
Title: Unfolding roles and identities of professionals in construction projects: exploring the informality of practices 
Abstract:
  Using a practice lens perspective, the environmental professional's role
 is examined in relation to social practices in construction projects.
 Drawing on several case studies of environmental management, the findings
 show that contradictory practices prevent environmental professionals from
 fulfilling their expected role and function. Different world-views and
 communication cultures as well as a perception of environmental management
 as bureaucratic nit-picking, create tensions between environmental work
 and project practice. Dealing with these tensions, environmental
 professionals develop alternative identities to adapt to the different
 situations that they find themselves in, i.e. formal roles in accordance
 with their job description and informal roles to suit different project
 practices. However, this strategy seems to result in further fragmentation
 between existing practices, creating barriers between professions. The
 study reveals four aspects that affect the professional's role: relational
 and positional power, professional identity, visibility, and the
 facilitation of meaning-making processes in the project context. The
 research approach taken has created an opportunity to closely follow the
 development of an emerging profession in construction, opening a window
 that allows connecting a local and situational context to a wider societal
 discourse of environmentalism. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 959-968 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Social practice, professionals, environmental management, roles, practice-based research, 
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Author-Name: Susse Georg 
Author-X-Name-First: Susse 
Author-X-Name-Last: Georg 
Author-Name: Kjell Tryggestad 
Author-X-Name-First: Kjell 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tryggestad 
Title: On the emergence of roles in construction: the qualculative role of project management 
Abstract:
  Within construction, roles are generally thought of in terms of a
 division of labour, tasks and responsibilities, established through
 contractual and/or cultural relations. Moreover, roles are also presumed
 to be relatively stable. Drawing upon actor network theory, roles are
 re-conceptualized and it is argued that roles are emergent and that they
 depend upon the tools and devices with which the project managers are
 equipped. A case study of the construction of a skyscraper, the 'Turning
 Torso', in Malmo, Sweden highlights the hybrid role of project management.
 In some instances project management may act as a mediator having
 qualitative effects on the project while in other instances project
 management may only be an intermediary, merely speeding up the process by
 conveying the concerns of others. The concept of qualculative project
 management is introduced to account for this emerging hybrid role. The
 analysis shows the ways in which the budget and other devices participates
 in enacting a qualculative role for project management, while
 simultaneously being involved in negotiating boundaries between
 professional roles in construction as well as the qualitative and
 quantitative properties of the building. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 969-981 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Roles, emergence, construction process, project management, budgeting, 
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Author-Name: Christopher Gorse 
Author-X-Name-First: Christopher 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gorse 
Author-Name: Stephen Emmitt 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Emmitt 
Title: Informal interaction in construction progress meetings 
Abstract:
  The small amount of published research into construction project meetings
 demonstrates some of the principal difficulties of investigating such
 sensitive business environments. Using the Bales Interaction Process
 Analysis (IPA) research method, data on group interaction were collected.
 A project outcome, namely whether the project was within contract budget,
 was used as a basis of enquiry between interaction patterns. Analysis was
 concerned with the socio-emotional (relationship building) and the
 task-based components of communication and the positive and negative
 socio-emotional interaction characteristics. Socio-emotional interaction
 was found to be significantly greater in the projects completed within
 budget. Socio-emotional interaction is used to express feelings in
 relation to tasks and it serves as the flux that creates and sustains the
 group's social framework, which is crucial in a project environment. The
 data provide an indication of the importance of informal communication in
 the maintenance of relationships within project meetings. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 983-993 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Interpersonal communication, interaction, meetings, project success, 
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Author-Name: Alexander Styhre 
Author-X-Name-First: Alexander 
Author-X-Name-Last: Styhre 
Title: Tacit knowledge in rock construction work: a study and a critique of the use of the term 
Abstract:
  Tacit knowledge is one of the perennial issues of discussion in both the
 knowledge management and construction management literature. Being by
 definition that which cannot be properly explained in existing operative
 vocabularies, tacit knowledge is a residual category in prescribed
 analytical frameworks in the knowledge management literature. However,
 knowledge that is not easily explained verbally or in written form plays a
 decisive role in the construction industry. For instance, in the case of
 rock construction work, the most skilled construction workers are capable
 of carrying out certain procedures without fully mastering accompanying
 operative vocabularies, thereby demonstrating the capacity to use what has
 been called aesthetic knowledge, a specific form of tacit knowledge
 recognizing the limits of verbal and written communication. Aesthetic
 knowledge is an emergent competence residing in everyday practices and is
 therefore capable of transcending operative vocabularies. In practical
 terms, both managers and practitioners should pay attention to the
 importance of tacit knowledge and aesthetic knowledge and construction
 companies should seek to provide arenas where tacit and aesthetic
 knowledge should be shared effectively. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 995-1003 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Tacit knowledge, rock construction work, aesthetic knowledge, 
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Author-Name: Chung-Chin Kao 
Author-X-Name-First: Chung-Chin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kao 
Author-Name: Stuart Green 
Author-X-Name-First: Stuart 
Author-X-Name-Last: Green 
Author-Name: Graeme Larsen 
Author-X-Name-First: Graeme 
Author-X-Name-Last: Larsen 
Title: Emergent discourses of construction competitiveness: localized learning and embeddedness 
Abstract:
  Research is described that sought to understand how senior managers
 within regional contracting firms conceptualize and enact competitiveness.
 Existing formal discourses of construction competitiveness include the
 discourse of 'best practice' and the various theories of competitiveness
 as routinely mobilized within the academic literature. Such discourses
 consistently underplay the influence of contextual factors in shaping how
 competitiveness is enacted. An alternative discourse of competitiveness is
 outlined based on the concepts of localized learning and embeddedness. Two
 case studies of regional construction firms provide new insights into the
 emergent discourses of construction competitiveness. The empirical
 findings resonate strongly with the concepts of localized learning and
 embeddedness. The case studies illustrate the importance of de-centralized
 structures which enable multiple business units to become embedded within
 localized markets. A significant degree of autonomy is essential to
 facilitate localized entrepreneurial behaviour. In essence, sustained
 competitiveness was found to depend upon the extent to which
 de-centralized business units enact ongoing processes of localized
 learning. Once local business units have become embedded within localized
 markets the essential challenge is how to encourage continued
 entrepreneurial behaviour while maintaining a degree of centralized
 control and coordination. Of key importance is the recognition that the
 capabilities that make companies competitive transcend organizational
 boundaries such that they become situated within complex networks of
 relational ties. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1005-1017 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Competitiveness, contractor, case study, discourse, embeddedness, localized learning, 
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Author-Name: Shu-Shun Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Shu-Shun 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Author-Name: Chang-Jung Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Chang-Jung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Title: Two-stage profit optimization model for linear scheduling problems considering cash flow 
Abstract:
  Linear projects with repetitive activity in units are considered for
 investigation, and a two-stage profit optimization model for linear
 scheduling problems using constraint programming (CP) is proposed. To
 maintain work continuity for repetitive activities, interruption time and
 crew availability are addressed, and the optimization process is presented
 as follows: (1) optimizing the primary objective (project profit); (2)
 minimizing total interruption time, given the optimized value of the
 primary objective. Repetitive activities incur batches of budget
 expenditure according to activity implementation time. Cash flow and
 financial elements are therefore integrated into the optimization model.
 Owing to flexible CP techniques, contractors' requirements, such as credit
 limit and payment conditions, can be integrated simply into the model
 formulation for practical use. Lastly, a bridge example is adopted, with
 various constraints such as duration limitation, for scenario analysis.
 Consequently, the two-stage optimization process optimizes project profit,
 and also maximizes work continuity for linear scheduling problems. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1023-1037 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Two-stage profit optimization, linear scheduling problems, cash flow, constraint programming, 
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Author-Name: Paul Anthony Bowen 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul Anthony 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bowen 
Author-Name: Peter Edwards 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Edwards 
Author-Name: Keith Cattell 
Author-X-Name-First: Keith 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cattell 
Title: Value management practice in South Africa: the built environment professions compared 
Abstract:
  Using an online survey, value management practice by construction
 professionals in South Africa is investigated. Opinions were sought from
 architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, and project and construction
 managers. An objective is to test the UK-based assertion of Kelly et al.
 (2004) that VM is an established service with commonly understood tools,
 techniques and styles. While awareness of VM is reasonably prevalent among
 the professions, it is far less so among architects. Actual practice of VM
 is considerably less extensive, with the architects reporting the lowest
 level of usage. Much higher levels of awareness and practice could have
 been expected. Knowledge of VM techniques appears dated, and membership of
 VM associations is rare. Usage of VM is invariably founded on a
 cost-minimization driver. Little attempt is made to benchmark VM
 activities against international standards nor is a standard methodology
 employed. Value management is not generally used to facilitate the client
 briefing process. The findings are important given the increasing
 globalization of construction services, especially the growth of
 international ties between built environment professionals. It is
 recommended that the professional associations that promote the activities
 of the professions in SA should organize suitable refresher skills and
 training opportunities in VM. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1039-1057 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Value management, built environment professionals, quantity surveyors, engineers, project and construction managers, architects, professional practice, South Africa, 
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Author-Name: David James Bryde 
Author-X-Name-First: David James 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bryde 
Author-Name: Jurgen Marc Volm 
Author-X-Name-First: Jurgen Marc 
Author-X-Name-Last: Volm 
Title: Perceptions of owners in German construction projects: congruence with project risk theory 
Abstract:
  The construction industry is a major user of formal project risk
 management practices, yet risk is often dealt with inadequately, which is
 a contributory factor to poor performance. Conceptual developments propose
 a holistic view of risk incorporating threats and opportunities and the
 management of uncertainty. To optimize a risk management process there
 needs to be a reflection of this holistic view in management practice. A
 key project participant is the owner and understanding the perceptions of
 project risk of construction owners is an important step in assessing the
 degree to which practices reflect theory. Semi-structured interviews were
 conducted with 10 practitioners in German construction owner organizations
 to explore their perceptions of project risk. The results showed no common
 definition of project risk and a general belief that risk equated to
 threat. Some owners did manage opportunities and saw a link between
 threats and opportunities, yet this practice seemed more the result of
 experience than an awareness that it was an integral part of a theoretical
 risk management framework. Most owners perceived risk to encompass
 uncertainty and the sources of uncertainty perceived as most important
 were those linked to a longer timescale, such as the ability to let out
 buildings. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1059-1071 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Project management, risk management, owner, interview, Germany, risk perceptions, 
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Author-Name: Chung-Li Tseng 
Author-X-Name-First: Chung-Li 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tseng 
Author-Name: Tong Zhao 
Author-X-Name-First: Tong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhao 
Author-Name: Chung Fu 
Author-X-Name-First: Chung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fu 
Title: Contingency estimation using a real options approach 
Abstract:
  In construction projects, contingency is the budget which is made
 available to cope with uncertainties that would incur schedule and cost
 overruns. Contingency estimation requires considering project cost,
 schedule and technology variability. The effect of dynamic project
 management of the decision maker should also be taken into account.
 Accordingly a real options approach for estimating contingency from the
 owner's point of view is presented. This approach not only explicitly
 recognizes the uncertainty in the life cycle of a construction project,
 but also incorporates a dynamic project management mechanism into
 contingency estimation. The contingency is valued by minimizing the
 expected project cost via a multi-stage stochastic model that accounts for
 the variability of project cost and schedule and the exercise of dynamic
 project crashing. The numerical results indicate that the value of the
 decision maker's dynamic project management makes up an important portion
 of the contingency. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1073-1087 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Contingency, estimating, project management, real options, stochastic modelling, 
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Author-Name: Roberto Pietroforte 
Author-X-Name-First: Roberto 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pietroforte 
Author-Name: Tullio Gregori 
Author-X-Name-First: Tullio 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gregori 
Author-Name: Marco Falagario 
Author-X-Name-First: Marco 
Author-X-Name-Last: Falagario 
Title: The changing input structure of the US construction industry: a longitudinal analysis 
Abstract:
  Eleven input-output tables are used for analysing the technological
 changes of the US construction industry from 1947 to 2002. Over the years,
 the industry has been characterized by a significant input shift that
 reflects the evolution of the USA towards services and away from a
 manufacturing-based economy. This evolution is also reflected in the 1997
 adoption of a new classification system of the US industries by the Bureau
 of Economic Analysis (BEA). Changes are also found in analysing the direct
 requirements of two key sectors of the industry, residential and highway
 construction, during the 1967-1997 period. New materials and labour-saving
 machinery have been some of the major drivers in the changing input
 structure of the two considered sectors. The study demonstrates the
 importance of using very long series of data and input-output tables with
 more than 400 industries for the further understanding of the secular
 changes of the construction industry and its constituent sectors. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1089-1098 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: US construction, input-output analysis, direct inputs, residential construction, highway construction, 
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Author-Name: Hemanta Doloi 
Author-X-Name-First: Hemanta 
Author-X-Name-Last: Doloi 
Title: Relational partnerships: the importance of communication, trust and confidence and joint risk management in achieving project success 
Abstract:
  The advantages of relational partnerships as an alternative project
 delivery mechanism to the traditional methods have yet to be realized by
 the wider construction industry. In relational partnerships, all parties
 work together as a cohesive team to achieve an agreed outcome. However, an
 accurate estimation of the underlying factors associated with the
 relationships of these parties and assessment of their impacts on
 partnering success are difficult to achieve. By identifying three major
 factors, communication, trust and confidence and joint risk management,
 this research unfolded the relational links between these factors and
 analysed the impacts in the context of the relational partnering success.
 Based on a questionnaire survey and the structural equation modelling
 technique, results identified communication as the single most influencing
 factor impacting on relational partnering success. While trust and
 confidence were found to be mutually inclusive for effective
 communication, it was found to have direct influence on developing
 capability for joint risk management within the partnering organizations.
 This finding diverges from the widely accepted view across the Australian
 construction industry that partnering is built on trust and confidence
 only and any risks associated in projects are best dealt with by means of
 joint responsibility without any problems. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1099-1109 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Relational partnerships, structural modelling equation, project success, procurement methods, 
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Author-Name: Susan McGrath-Champ 
Author-X-Name-First: Susan 
Author-X-Name-Last: McGrath-Champ 
Author-Name: Stuart Rosewarne 
Author-X-Name-First: Stuart 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rosewarne 
Title: Organizational change in Australian building and construction: rethinking a unilinear 'leaning' discourse 
Abstract:
  Over the past few decades there has been extensive reorganization of the
 construction industry in many developed countries including removal of
 head contractor companies from direct operational construction, elongation
 of the subcontracting chain, rising self-employment, casualization of work
 and reduced investment in training. These trends are the subject of a
 prescriptive, industry literature directed at industry 'improvement' and
 an important British-based critique of the underlying drivers of
 'leanness' and organizational 're-engineering'. Drawing primarily upon
 interviews with organizations across the breadth of the industry, this
 paper provides evidence concerning such key changes in the Australian
 context, revealing both 'leaning'/'re-engineering' tendencies but also
 counter-tendencies necessitated by the goal of sustaining enduring
 enterprise and a viable labour force. A more reflexive approach by major
 companies to competitive pressures and risk shifting is revealed. Further,
 this evidence provides grounds for challenging the re-engineering/lean
 construction critique which is discerned as succumbing to the unitarist
 and unilinear discourse which it seeks to challenge. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1111-1128 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Business process re-engineering, lean production, Australia, 
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Author-Name: Nhat Hong Nguyen 
Author-X-Name-First: Nhat Hong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nguyen 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Author-Name: Johnny Kwok Wai Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: Johnny Kwok Wai 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Title: Stakeholder impact analysis of infrastructure project management in developing countries: a study of perception of project managers in state-owned engineering firms in Vietnam 
Abstract:
  Construction projects can involve a diverse range of stakeholders and the
 success of the project depends very much on fulfilling their needs and
 expectations. It is important, therefore, to identify and recognize
 project stakeholders and develop a rigorous stakeholder management
 process. However, limited research has investigated the impact of
 stakeholders on construction projects in developing countries. A
 stakeholder impact analysis (SIA), based on an approach developed by
 Olander (2007), was adopted to investigate the stakeholders' impact on
 state-owned civil engineering projects in Vietnam. This involved the
 analysis of a questionnaire survey of 57 project managers to determine the
 relative importance of different stakeholders. The results show the client
 to have the highest level of impact on the projects, followed by project
 managers and the senior management of state-owned engineering firms. The
 SIA also provides suggestions to project managers in developing and
 evaluating the stakeholder management process. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1129-1140 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Project management, project success, project stakeholders, infrastructure projects, Vietnam, 
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Author-Name: Bo Xia 
Author-X-Name-First: Bo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Xia 
Author-Name: Albert Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Albert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Author-Name: John Yeung 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yeung 
Title: Identification of key competences of design-builders in the construction market of the People's Republic of China (PRC) 
Abstract:
  Design-builders play a vital role in the success of DB projects. In the
 construction market of the People's Republic of China, most of the
 design-builders, however, lack adequate competences to conduct the DB
 projects successfully. The objective of this study is, therefore, to
 identify the key competences that design-builders should possess to not
 only ensure the success of DB projects but also acquire the competitive
 advantages in the DB market. Five semi-structured face-to-face interviews
 and two rounds of Delphi questionnaire survey were conducted to identify
 the key competences of design-builders. Rankings have been assigned to
 these key competences on the basis of their relative importance. Six
 ranked key competences of design-builders have been identified, namely:
 (1) experience with similar DB projects; (2) capability of corporate
 management; (3) combination of building techniques and design expertise;
 (4) financial capability for DB projects; (5) enterprise qualification and
 scale; and (6) credit records and reputation in the industry. The
 design-builders can make use of the research findings as guidelines to
 improve their DB competence. These research findings will also be useful
 to clients during the selection of design-builders. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1141-1152 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Design and build, procurement, competitive advantages, competence, Delphi method, China, 
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Author-Name: Jiayuan Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Jiayuan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Author-Name: Jian Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Jian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Author-Name: Zegao Liao 
Author-X-Name-First: Zegao 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liao 
Author-Name: Pei Tang 
Author-X-Name-First: Pei 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tang 
Title: Identification of key liability risks of supervision engineers in China 
Abstract:
  Until the present, the supervision engineer's liability risks in China
 have mostly been analysed by means of a qualitative approach by which it
 is difficult to identify the key liability risks of the Chinese
 supervision profession. Two questionnaire surveys were conducted to find
 out the supervision liability risks. The causes of those risks were
 analysed by reference to Chinese laws, regulations and questionnaire
 survey results. The score of the relative importance was creatively used
 to quantify the liability risks. Eleven key liability risks with higher
 scores of relative importance were identified. The risks have important
 influences on project quality, safety production and supervision
 profession development. The research results provide valuable information
 not only to government departments, professional associations, Chinese
 supervision engineers and supervision firms, but also to the foreign
 companies that offer services in China. The quantitative research method
 can be employed for other questionnaire surveys such as construction
 project quality and safety accidents. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1157-1173 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Liability risks, risk management, supervision, supervision engineer, 
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Author-Name: Eddie Chi-man Hui 
Author-X-Name-First: Eddie Chi-man 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hui 
Author-Name: Ivan Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: Ivan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Title: Price discovery of property markets in Shenzhen and Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  Hong Kong and Shenzhen, while being interrelated in many aspects, have
 encountered different types of demand shocks throughout the past decade.
 This is likely due to disparities in market conditions and degrees of
 government regulations. In the light of such differences in property price
 trends, this research first investigates the relationships between housing
 prices and market fundamentals for both cities; and then it explores
 whether a housing price bubble existed for them in 2006. The results
 indicate that housing prices seem to have interacted abnormally with
 market fundamentals in recent years, especially for Shenzhen. In addition,
 while Shenzhen's housing prices are mainly explained by previous housing
 prices and personal income, most economic indicators explain Hong Kong's
 housing prices well. With regard to price bubbles, a puny bubble which
 amounts to as much as 4.5% of the housing price was formed in Shenzhen in
 2006. In the meantime, the housing price bubble for Hong Kong had been
 diminished. Though currently not at dangerous levels, housing price
 bubbles should be taken with caution especially in today's China,
 characterized by overinvestment and rapid policy changes. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1175-1196 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Price, Granger causality, generalized impulse response, property market, variance decomposition, 
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Author-Name: Kunhui Ye 
Author-X-Name-First: Kunhui 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ye 
Author-Name: Weisheng Lu 
Author-X-Name-First: Weisheng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lu 
Author-Name: Weiyan Jiang 
Author-X-Name-First: Weiyan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jiang 
Title: Concentration in the international construction market 
Abstract:
  With the involvement of an increasing number of contractors in the
 international construction market, venturing overseas has been fraught
 with fierce competition and considerable uncertainties. This underscores
 the importance of examining the extent to which the intensity of
 competition (IoC) for international construction business is moderate.
 Concentration is a conventional IoC measure. By synthesizing four major
 concentration methods including concentration ratio, entropy, Gini
 coefficient and the Herfindahl index, a new model for measuring moderate
 IoC is thus proposed. Using the 28 years ENR-based data of the top 225
 international contractors (TIC 225) in the proposed model, the IoC for
 international construction business is found to be moderate, if the
 magnitude of the market shares occupied by the top four international
 contractors is 0.2735. The finding revises a popular view that
 international construction competition has been intensifying only since
 2002. It is implied that the proposed model favours a better understanding
 of competition characteristics in the international construction market
 and provides new insights into the theories about concentration. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1197-1207 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: International construction market, business concentration, intensity of competition, moderate competition, 
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Author-Name: Hasan Haroglu 
Author-X-Name-First: Hasan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Haroglu 
Author-Name: Jacqueline Glass 
Author-X-Name-First: Jacqueline 
Author-X-Name-Last: Glass 
Author-Name: Tony Thorpe 
Author-X-Name-First: Tony 
Author-X-Name-Last: Thorpe 
Title: A study of professional perspectives on structural frame selection 
Abstract:
  The choice of an appropriate structural frame can contribute to effective
 short- and long-term performance, and enhance client satisfaction but
 limited research indicates that the issues taken into account during
 structural frame selection are not very well understood. With this in
 mind, a major research programme, including interviews and an industry
 survey, examined the attitudes of project managers, cost consultants and
 construction clients in analysing the issues they typically consider when
 choosing the structural frame for a building, and to provide insights
 about how such decisions are made in practice. Ten key issues were
 identified as being the most important affecting structural frame
 selection, but the extent to which different parties considered these and
 at what stage was found to vary. Also, the variations, between what these
 parties themselves think of the issues and what others perceive their
 attitudes to be, were examined. In particular, the results showed that
 what clients perceive differs considerably from how clients' views are
 perceived by others. For instance, according to cost consultants and
 project managers, their clients' preference to regularly select a
 'preferred' frame type or material is a far more widespread tendency than
 clients themselves actually acknowledged. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1209-1217 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Decision making, structural frame, 
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Author-Name: Samuel Laryea 
Author-X-Name-First: Samuel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Laryea 
Title: Subcontract and supply enquiries in the tender process of contractors 
Abstract:
  In the tender process, contractors often rely on subcontract and supply
 enquiries to calculate their bid prices. However, this integral part of
 the bidding process is not empirically articulated in the literature. Over
 30 published materials on the tendering process of contractors that talk
 about enquiries were reviewed and found to be based mainly on experiential
 knowledge rather than systematic evidence. The empirical research here
 helps to describe the process of enquiries precisely, improve it in
 practice, and have some basis to support it in theory. Using a live
 participant observation case study approach, the whole tender process was
 shadowed in the offices of two of the top 20 UK civil engineering
 construction firms. This helped to investigate 15 research questions on
 how contractors enquire and obtain prices from subcontractors and
 suppliers. Forty-three subcontract enquiries and 18 supply enquiries were
 made across two different projects with average value of &#xa3;7m. An
 average of 15 subcontract packages and seven supply packages was involved.
 Thus, two or three subcontractors or suppliers were invited to bid in each
 package. All enquiries were formulated by the estimator, with occasional
 involvement of three other personnel. Most subcontract prices were
 received in an average of 14 working days; and supply prices took five
 days. The findings show 10 main activities involved in processing
 enquiries and their durations, as well as wasteful practices associated
 with enquiries. Contractors should limit their enquiry invitations to a
 maximum of three per package, and optimize the waiting time for quotations
 in order to improve cost efficiency. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1219-1230 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Case study, enquiries, subcontractors, suppliers, UK, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190903394533 
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Author-Name: Toong Khuan Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Toong Khuan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Title: Measuring performance of the Malaysian construction industry 
Abstract:
  A systematic measurement framework for the Malaysian construction
 industry is essential to enable the industry to monitor its progress
 towards achieving the goals set out in the Construction Industry Master
 Plan 2006-15. The objectives were to develop a comprehensive set of
 performance measures for the construction industry, to compute these
 measures for the 2006 base year and to benchmark the available data. The
 Balanced Scorecard approach was used to examine the links between the
 critical success factors and strategic thrusts defined in the master plan
 to ensure that these provide a balanced view of the industry's competitive
 standing. The resulting strategy map revealed that the eight critical
 success factors and seven strategic thrusts of the master plan generally
 cover all four Balanced Scorecard perspectives with a strong emphasis on
 learning and growth. Thirty-four performance measures were adapted from
 other initiatives, modified to suit local practices, or were created
 specifically to measure the outcomes of the strategic thrusts. Performance
 measures were computed for the 2006 base year. A comparative analysis of
 the available data was conducted to determine tentative targets for these
 measures. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1231-1244 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Benchmarking, performance evaluation, Malaysia, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190903233137 
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Author-Name: Hemanta Doloi 
Author-X-Name-First: Hemanta 
Author-X-Name-Last: Doloi 
Title: Analysis of pre-qualification criteria in contractor selection and their impacts on project success 
Abstract:
  While construction industry practices are reasonably well developed,
 construction projects still witness widespread failures of many
 contractors due to varied reasons such as financial problems, poor
 management, over-commitment and or conflicts and disputes associated with
 construction activities. Pre-qualification of contractors is a common
 practice across projects, yet the investigation on the ability of the
 selected contractors in successful delivery of projects is not widespread.
 In an attempt to understand these pre-emptive qualification criteria and
 their links in contractors' performance in projects, a total of 43
 influencing technical attributes were identified through a systematic
 research approach. The relative significance and impacts of the attributes
 have been determined based on a structured questionnaire survey in
 selected construction projects. By performing the factor analysis, a total
 of seven factors significant to contractors' performance were extracted,
 namely (1) soundness of business and workforce; (2) planning and control;
 (3) quality management; (4) past performance; (5) risk management; (6)
 organizational capability; and (7) commitment and dedication. Multiple
 linear regression models reveal that technical expertise, past success,
 time in business, work methods and working capital significantly impact on
 contractors' performance across time, cost and quality success. With a
 clear understanding of a contractor's performance, these findings could
 potentially contribute to development of a company's procedures or enhance
 existing knowledge in relation to the pre-qualification practices in
 contractor selection in projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1245-1263 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
Keywords: Pre-qualification, contractor selection, project performance, factor analysis, regression modelling, 
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Author-Name: Patrick Zou 
Author-X-Name-First: Patrick 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zou 
Title: Construction Supply Chain Management Handbook 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1265-1266 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190903222361 
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Author-Name: Said Boukendour 
Author-X-Name-First: Said 
Author-X-Name-Last: Boukendour 
Title: Construction Delays: Extensions of Time and Prolongation Claims 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1266-1267 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190903222379 
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Author-Name: Danny Myers 
Author-X-Name-First: Danny 
Author-X-Name-Last: Myers 
Title: Economics for the Modern Built Environment 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1267-1269 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190903233103 
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Author-Name: Paul Chinowsky 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chinowsky 
Title: Construction Planning, Programming and Control 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1269-1270 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 27 
Year: 2009 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190903365624 
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Author-Name: Lai Kit Chow 
Author-X-Name-First: Lai Kit 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chow 
Author-Name: S. Thomas Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: S. Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Title: Delineating the performance standards of engineering consultants at design stage 
Abstract:
  Many clients nowadays scrutinize consultants' performance carefully
 before determining which company should be awarded a consultancy
 assignment. Despite that, evaluating the performance of an engineering
 consultant is seldom conducted in a systematic manner, as every assessor
 has his/her own value judgment to distinguish what is a 'good' or 'bad'
 performance. In order to reduce the divergence between different assessors
 when the evaluation is carried out, it would be desirable to define the
 standards of each indicator used for describing the performance of an
 engineering consultant in an objective manner. In this research, a survey
 is conducted to unveil the standards for various performance levels which
 correspond to a list of indicators used for gauging engineering
 consultants' performance at the design stage. A modified horizontal
 approach is employed to analyse the data, and the results indicate that
 engineering consultants should fulfil greater than 90% in most of the
 aspects relevant to the design stage to qualify for an 'excellent'
 performance rating. By referring to the expected performance standards,
 clients can identify which quantitative indicators at the design stage
 should deserve much greater attention so as to minimize the chance of
 commissioning an incapable engineering consultant. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 3-11 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Consultant performance, performance evaluation, fuzzy membership functions, 
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Author-Name: Mattias Jacobsson 
Author-X-Name-First: Mattias 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jacobsson 
Author-Name: Henrik Linderoth 
Author-X-Name-First: Henrik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Linderoth 
Title: The influence of contextual elements, actors' frames of reference, and technology on the adoption and use of ICT in construction projects: a Swedish case study 
Abstract:
  In contemporary research on construction-related ICT (information
 communication technologies), little distinction is made between the use of
 ICT in permanent line organizations and its use in temporary organizations
 (for example, in building and construction projects). This paper makes
 that distinction. The aim is to understand how the interplay among
 contextual elements, actors' frames of reference, and the ICT itself,
 influences the adoption and use of ICT in a building and construction
 project. This will be done through a description and analysis of a case
 study of ICT use in a major Swedish construction company. It is concluded
 that the well-defined duration of the temporary organization (the
 construction project) stands in sharp contrast to the generally indefinite
 duration of ICT-mediated change processes. However, by analysing the ICT
 application to be implemented, it can be revealed whether it can be 'ready
 packed' for, or delimited to, certain processes in order to achieve
 immediate benefits. When implementing more encompassing ICT applications,
 the challenge for the company is to find alternative ways of
 implementation in the project-based organization and of creating
 alternative spaces for innovation and renewal where new ICT can be tested
 and experimented with. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 13-23 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Organizational change, temporary organizations, project-based organizations, 
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Author-Name: Matthew Hallowell 
Author-X-Name-First: Matthew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hallowell 
Title: Cost-effectiveness of construction safety programme elements 
Abstract:
  Every year the construction industry accounts for a disproportionate
 injury rate when compared to the all-industry average. In recent years,
 incident rates have declined as a result of improvements in safety
 management. While there is a great deal of knowledge regarding the safety
 management strategies of highly effective construction firms, little is
 known about the cost-effectiveness of these strategies. Interviews with 26
 representatives of construction firms headquartered in the US were
 undertaken to quantify the cost of implementing common safety programme
 elements by: (1) quantifying cost for each element per US$1 million of
 project scope; and (2) determining the distribution of safety funding to
 each element. Using these cost data and effectiveness ratings from
 previous research, the cost-effectiveness of 13 safety programme elements
 was quantified. The results indicate that the most cost-effective safety
 programme elements are subcontractor selection and management and upper
 management support and commitment. Alternatively, the least cost-effective
 elements are the employment of a full-time safety manager and
 record-keeping. The information presented in this paper may be used by
 practitioners to direct resource investments, strategically select a
 subset of safety programme elements when resources are limited, and to
 justify additional resource investment in accident prevention. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 25-34 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Safety, risk management, 
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Author-Name: Jati Utomo Dwi Hatmoko 
Author-X-Name-First: Jati Utomo Dwi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hatmoko 
Author-Name: Stephen Scott 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Scott 
Title: Simulating the impact of supply chain management practice on the performance of medium-sized building projects 
Abstract:
  Construction supply chains encompass the flows of materials, labour,
 information, plant, equipment and temporary works that originate from a
 variety of different parties. The impact of various supply chain
 management practices on project performance has been measured, through a
 combination of a survey and the development of simulation models.
 Preliminary investigations were carried out by visiting two medium-sized
 building projects regularly over a period of six months to gain an
 understanding of the ways in which delays on supply chains impact on
 project performance. This was followed by the main survey which was
 designed to collect data required for developing the simulation models.
 These models were developed using Pertmaster Risk Expert&#x2122; software
 and incorporated supply chain delays applied to a CPM network of a typical
 medium-sized building project of 300 days' duration. The results of the
 simulation showed that the project's median delay was 67 days (22% of the
 project duration). The use of subcontractors in the project reduced this
 delay by approximately 45%. It was also learned that delays in material
 flow caused the biggest impact on the project, followed by labour flow,
 information flow and 'plant, equipment and temporary work' flow. These
 findings are an important measure of how much supply chain delays impact
 on project performance. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 35-49 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Supply chain management, supply chain delays, project performance, simulation, risk, 
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Author-Name: Abdul-Rashid Abdul-Aziz 
Author-X-Name-First: Abdul-Rashid 
Author-X-Name-Last: Abdul-Aziz 
Author-Name: Sing Sing Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: Sing Sing 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Title: Exploring the internationalization of Malaysian contractors: the international entrepreneurship dimension 
Abstract:
  The internationalization of construction companies is a subject of
 enduring interest among construction management scholars. The
 internationalization pattern of Malaysian contractors was explored, this
 time mainly using the international entrepreneurship body of literature as
 the theoretical basis. In doing so, the focus of the internationalization
 process was on the entrepreneurs or top management. Data were collected
 with a postal questionnaire survey and follow-up semi-structured
 interviews. The findings underscore the importance of the entrepreneurs'
 decision in the surveyed firms' internationalization trajectory. Top
 management's perception of how their companies might benefit from
 internationalization was the highest ranked foreign market entry
 consideration. Top managements' initial and subsequent motivation also
 fashioned their companies' degree of internationalization and tactics for
 securing contracts. The characteristics of the entrepreneurs which drove
 their companies to internationalize were also captured. The international
 entrepreneurship domain continues to expand into previously uncharted
 areas. As such there is potential to uncover even more interesting
 findings from future research endeavours on international contractors
 using the international entrepreneurship approach. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 51-61 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Contracting, internationalization, entrepreneurship, Malaysia, 
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Author-Name: Donald Jensen 
Author-X-Name-First: Donald 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jensen 
Title: A longitudinal study of a Type I differing conditions claim: investigating the contractor's failure to meet the reasonable prudent standard 
Abstract:
  The United States government's differing conditions clause poses
 extensive legal and financial risk. This contract clause addresses Type I
 and Type II unforeseen conditions. A Type I condition occurs when a latent
 physical condition materially differs from that condition indicated in the
 bidding documents. A Type II condition exists when an unknown physical
 condition has an unusual nature different from that condition generally
 encountered and naturally inhering in the contract work. The occurrence of
 either provides a contractor with the contractual right to file a claim
 for equitable contract adjustment. A contractor desiring to prevail,
 regarding a Type I claim, must properly comply with the Weeks Dredging
 proof elements. Chi-square statistical results, for 143 Type I differing
 conditions claims, provide empirical evidence that 79% of the contractors
 receive a disfavourable court award when challenging the United States
 government. Forty-four per cent of the reported cases cite the Weeks
 Dredging proof element, contractor did not act as a reasonably prudent
 contractor, as a basis for denying a contractor's claim for equitable
 adjustment. This standard measures whether a reasonable contractor did or
 did not review and properly document all bidding documents. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 63-74 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Bidding, contract claims, government contracts, site conditions, Type I claim, 
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Author-Name: Hong Zhang 
Author-X-Name-First: Hong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang 
Author-Name: Heng Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Heng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Title: Multi-objective particle swarm optimization for construction time-cost tradeoff problems 
Abstract:
  Reduction in construction project duration is generally linked to
 additional cost due to more expensive resources required. Hence tradeoff
 between time and cost is crucial to the efficiency of a construction
 project. The time-cost tradeoff (TCT) issue has been studied through
 various multi-objective optimization methodologies to determine an optimal
 set of activity methods with the objectives of minimizing project duration
 and total cost. A multi-objective particle swarm optimization that adopts
 a combined scheme for determining the global best of each particle is
 presented for solving the TCT problem. The candidate TCT solutions in
 terms of a set of construction methods for activities are represented
 through the multidimensional particles. The framework of the combined
 scheme-based multi-objective particle swarm optimization (CSMOPSO) is
 developed. Computational analyses are conducted to investigate the
 performance of the CSMOPSO, including comparison with other methods. This
 study is expected to provide an alternative solving methodology for the
 TCT problem and help contractors or engineers plan construction methods
 with optimal time-cost tradeoff. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 75-88 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Time-cost tradeoff, multi-objective optimization, particle swarm optimization (PSO), construction methods, 
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Author-Name: Li Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Li 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Author-Name: Zigrid Napier 
Author-X-Name-First: Zigrid 
Author-X-Name-Last: Napier 
Title: The accuracy of risk-based cost estimation for water infrastructure projects: preliminary evidence from Australian projects 
Abstract:
  Infrastructure projects are still being plagued by cost overruns, delays
 and revenue shortfalls despite decades of practice and research.
 Risk-based estimating (RBE) is growing in popularity and has the potential
 to overcome the two main cost overrun factors&#x2014;optimistic bias and
 strategic misrepresentation. Yet, little is known about the accuracy of
 RBE and its performance drivers. A comparison of water projects using RBE
 with a sample of construction projects using the conventional estimating
 approach shows that the projects estimated using RBE have better
 estimation accuracy than those estimated using more conventional
 approaches. In addition, the projects using RBE appear more likely to be
 under-budget while the ones using the conventional approach appear more
 likely to be over-budget. Further, through interviews and observations of
 the RBE process, three main performance drivers for the RBE method were
 identified to include outside view/collective experience, attention
 focusing and probabilistic, bottom-up modelling. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 89-100 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Cost estimating, forecasting, accuracy, risk-based estimating, fixed contingency approach, 
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Author-Name: Henry Russell 
Author-X-Name-First: Henry 
Author-X-Name-Last: Russell 
Title: Materials and Skills for Historic Building Conservation 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 101-102 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190903460649 
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Author-Name: Wai Kiong Chong 
Author-X-Name-First: Wai Kiong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chong 
Title: The Green Guide to Specification, 4th edn 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 102-103 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190903460656 
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Author-Name: Sandra Manley 
Author-X-Name-First: Sandra 
Author-X-Name-Last: Manley 
Title: Managing Diversity and Equality in Construction 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 103-105 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190903460664 
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Author-Name: Kunhui Ye 
Author-X-Name-First: Kunhui 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ye 
Author-Name: Liyin Shen 
Author-X-Name-First: Liyin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shen 
Author-Name: Yongtao Tan 
Author-X-Name-First: Yongtao 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tan 
Title: Response strategies to the competition in the Chinese construction market 
Abstract:
  The Chinese construction market is composed of 31 local markets which
 differ from each other in various aspects such as competition intensity.
 Contractors moving from one market to another need to consider the
 competition strategies and make due response to new competition situation
 in order to survive. Nevertheless, the research into response strategies
 to competition situations has been limited. Effective response strategies
 can assist contractors to respond to different competition environments.
 Based on the data collected from major cities in China, five typical
 competition situations are identified and six strategies are found
 effective to guide contractors' response to various competition
 situations. For instance, a closer cooperation between main contractors
 helps contractors respond effectively where safety accidents occur
 frequently in the market. The research findings present new perspectives
 of developing competitive strategies in the Chinese construction market
 and provide recommendations for adopting a conduct-performance approach
 for examining response strategies in other construction markets. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 115-124 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Competition, response strategies, market performance indicators, coefficient analysis, China, 
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Author-Name: Shu-Ling Lu 
Author-X-Name-First: Shu-Ling 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lu 
Author-Name: Martin Sexton 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sexton 
Title: Career journeys and turning points of senior female managers in small construction firms 
Abstract:
  There is under-representation of senior female managers within small
 construction firms in the United Kingdom. The position is denying the
 sector a valuable pool of labour to address acute knowledge and skill
 shortages. Grounded theory on the career progression of senior female
 managers in these firms is developed from biographical interviews. First,
 a turning point model which distinguishes the interplay between human
 agency and work/home structure is given. Second, four career development
 phases are identified. The career journeys are characterized by ad hoc
 decisions and opportunities which were not influenced by external policies
 aimed at improving the representation of women in construction. Third, the
 'hidden', but potentially significant, contribution of women-owned small
 construction firms is noted. The key challenge for policy and practice is
 to balance these external approaches with recognition of the 'inside out'
 reality of the 'lived experiences' of female managers. To progress this
 agenda there is a need for: appropriate longitudinal statistical data to
 quantify the scale of senior female managers and owners of small
 construction firms over time; and, social construction and gendered
 organizational analysis research to develop a general discourse on gender
 difference with these firms. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 125-139 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Career development, senior female managers, small construction firms, women company owners, 
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Author-Name: Alexis Anne McGuffin 
Author-X-Name-First: Alexis Anne 
Author-X-Name-Last: McGuffin 
Author-Name: Esther Obonyo 
Author-X-Name-First: Esther 
Author-X-Name-Last: Obonyo 
Title: Enhancing performance: a case study of the effects of employee coaching in construction practice 
Abstract:
  The contemporary practice of coaching in the business world entails
 engaging accredited professionals to enhance the performance of employees.
 A key problem impeding the widespread adoption of coaching is the lack of
 empirical research supporting the effectiveness of implemented programmes
 and the returns on investment. The benefits of coaching are assessed from
 the perspective of employees. Data were collected through a case study of
 an employee coaching programme within a large, multinational construction
 company. The programme had significantly enhanced the employees' personal
 and professional growth and development. It had also increased their
 motivation levels and loyalty to the company. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 141-149 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Employee coaching, enhancing performance, motivation, case study, human factors, 
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Author-Name: Abdulsalam Al-Sudairi 
Author-X-Name-First: Abdulsalam 
Author-X-Name-Last: Al-Sudairi 
Author-Name: Mohammed Al-Motairi 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohammed 
Author-X-Name-Last: Al-Motairi 
Title: Multi objective land use allocation model using priority-based goal programming technique 
Abstract:
  A multi-objective goal programming model was used to optimize land use
 allocation for housing projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The main
 goal of this model is twofold. It is hoped, on the one hand, that it would
 reduce the effort and time in planning for such projects, as well as
 guarantee the element of accuracy on the other. The model utilized the
 planning standards and requirements set by the Ministry of Municipalities
 and Rural Affaires (MOMRA) in allocating land uses of various housing
 projects. Based on the results of the study, certain planning constraints
 were proved to be more sensitive than others as planners need to take into
 account essential factors such as population density and provision of
 private and semi-public facilities. In addition, linear goal programming
 models accompanied by prioritization usually fit the nature of land use
 allocation problems in housing projects. The result shows that a high
 level of optimization has been achieved. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 151-161 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: MOMRA, goal programming, land use, allocation, 
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Author-Name: Konstantinos Anagnostopoulos 
Author-X-Name-First: Konstantinos 
Author-X-Name-Last: Anagnostopoulos 
Author-Name: Georgios Koulinas 
Author-X-Name-First: Georgios 
Author-X-Name-Last: Koulinas 
Title: A simulated annealing hyperheuristic for construction resource levelling 
Abstract:
  Resource levelling techniques aim to minimize the fluctuation from one
 time period to another in resource usage. Except for small-sized problems,
 though, computational optimization procedures are inefficient when solving
 construction resource levelling problems. Consequently, heuristic and
 metaheuristic approaches are used to get an acceptable, but not
 necessarily optimal, solution. A simulated annealing hyperheuristic to
 generate better-levelled resource profiles is proposed. Unlike traditional
 heuristic algorithms, a hyperheuristic operates in the 'low level'
 heuristics domain rather than in the solutions domain. A low level
 heuristic, on the other hand, works in the current solution neighbourhood.
 The algorithm has been programmed within a commercial project management
 software system to improve its performance. The low level heuristics
 operate on the priority levels that the software uses for resource
 levelling. An illustrative example and the computational analysis
 demonstrate the potential of the procedure in solving complex scheduling
 problems. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 163-175 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Hyperheuristic, metaheuristics, priorities, resource levelling, simulated annealing, 
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Author-Name: Martin Loosemore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Author-Name: Florence Phua 
Author-X-Name-First: Florence 
Author-X-Name-Last: Phua 
Author-Name: Kevin Dunn 
Author-X-Name-First: Kevin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dunn 
Author-Name: Umut Ozguc 
Author-X-Name-First: Umut 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ozguc 
Title: Operatives' experiences of cultural diversity on Australian construction sites 
Abstract:
  Construction sites are among Australia's most culturally diverse
 workplaces. A survey of 1155 construction operatives on Australian
 construction sites investigated, for the first time, the extent of this
 diversity and how it is experienced by workers. Results show that while
 cultural diversity presents organizational challenges by segregating the
 workforce, operatives' cultural groups also perform positive functions
 such as maintaining positive bonds among group members and providing group
 support and safe havens. While there broadly appears to be equality of
 opportunity for all cultural groups, there is significant evidence of
 differential treatment for some groups, particularly in relation to
 accessing higher paying jobs, offensive graffiti and racist joke telling.
 Language barriers are one of the major challenges affecting work and
 social relations between different cultural groups and there is evidence
 that this has a detrimental impact upon safety. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 177-188 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Diversity, culture, immigrants, safety, racism, discrimination, 
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Author-Name: Martin Morgan Tuuli 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin Morgan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tuuli 
Author-Name: Steve Rowlinson 
Author-X-Name-First: Steve 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rowlinson 
Author-Name: Tas Yong Koh 
Author-X-Name-First: Tas Yong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Koh 
Title: Dynamics of control in construction project teams 
Abstract:
  Control is pervasive in construction project environments. The management
 of projects through various planning and control tools has therefore been
 described essentially as rebureaucratization which increases control over
 individuals, teams and organizations through ideologies of efficiency and
 performativity. Yet certain characteristics of the project setting make it
 an ideal climate for the empowerment of individuals and teams. The
 manifestations of control in five construction project management teams
 involved in two ongoing construction projects in Hong Kong are examined.
 The interpretive and exploratory focus of the study favoured the use of a
 qualitative research design and the case study approach in particular.
 Control is viewed as all devices and systems employed to ensure that acts,
 behaviours, outcomes and decisions of individuals, teams and organizations
 are consistent with meeting organizational or project goals, objectives
 and strategies. The findings indicate that a portfolio of control modes is
 implemented in project teams comprising both formal (i.e. behaviour- and
 outcome-based) and informal (i.e. clan- and self-based) control mechanisms
 which are not necessarily incompatible. While formal control remains the
 primary control mode, a portfolio of control appears necessary to augment
 the inadequacies of formal control due to the evolving nature of the
 project environment. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 189-202 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Empowerment, formal control, Hong Kong, informal control, portfolio of control, 
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Author-Name: Onder Okmen 
Author-X-Name-First: Onder 
Author-X-Name-Last: Okmen 
Author-Name: Ahmet Oztas 
Author-X-Name-First: Ahmet 
Author-X-Name-Last: Oztas 
Title: Construction cost analysis under uncertainty with correlated cost risk analysis model 
Abstract:
  Cost estimation is an important task in construction projects. Since
 various risk-factors affect the construction costs, the actual costs
 generally deviate from the estimated costs in a favourable or an adverse
 direction. Therefore, not only estimation of the costs but also an
 analysis of the uncertainty of the estimated costs is required. This
 requirement gains more importance in projects constrained by money as the
 main driver. The traditional cost estimation, i.e. predicting the
 construction costs and simply calculating the total, is deterministic and
 insufficient. This approach neglects the uncertainty and the correlation
 effects. A new simulation-based model&#x2014;the correlated cost risk
 analysis model (CCRAM)&#x2014;is proposed to analyse the construction
 costs under uncertainty when the costs and risk-factors are correlated.
 CCRAM captures the correlation between the costs and risk-factors
 indirectly and qualitatively. The efficiency and effectiveness of the
 model is evaluated through an application of CCRAM and Monte Carlo
 simulation (MCS) based method using the same hypothetical data. The
 findings show that CCRAM operates well and produces more consistent
 results compatible with the theoretical expectancies. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 203-212 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Cost modelling, uncertainty, risk management, risk analysis, correlation, simulation, 
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Author-Name: Helen Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Title: Construction Safety Management 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 213-214 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190903468915 
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Author-Name: Joe Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: Joe 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Author-Name: Eddie Hui 
Author-X-Name-First: Eddie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hui 
Title: Construction project risks: further considerations for constructors' pricing in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 215-215 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446191003698161 
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Author-Name: Giuseppe Pellegrini-Masini 
Author-X-Name-First: Giuseppe 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pellegrini-Masini 
Author-Name: Graeme Bowles 
Author-X-Name-First: Graeme 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bowles 
Author-Name: Andrew Peacock 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Peacock 
Author-Name: Marcus Ahadzi 
Author-X-Name-First: Marcus 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ahadzi 
Author-Name: Phillip Banfill 
Author-X-Name-First: Phillip 
Author-X-Name-Last: Banfill 
Title: Whole life costing of domestic energy demand reduction technologies: householder perspectives 
Abstract:
  A recent, major UK research project investigated technical and social
 aspects of reducing the CO2 emissions of UK domestic housing by 50% by the
 year 2030. As 80% of the UK housing stock that will be present in 2030 has
 already been built, this study aimed to research the whole life costs of
 three sets of energy demand reduction technologies for existing housing,
 over a 25-year period, suitable to deliver significant CO2 emissions
 reduction up to 50%. Demand side technological interventions in the form
 of fabric upgrades and ventilation systems are identified. Whole life
 cycle analysis of interventions carried out on two housing variants
 prominent in the domestic stock under different energy price scenarios is
 carried out using discounted cash flow and compared with the do-nothing
 option. The results show that, despite reducing annual energy bills, there
 is no clear financial case even over a 25-year horizon for householders to
 invest in the proposed interventions that contribute to CO2 emission
 reduction targets. When discussed with respect to household income and
 consumption preferences, the results reveal the need for new policy
 approaches to overcome the financial and non-financial hurdles for a mass
 uptake of energy efficient technologies. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 217-229 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Energy consumption, energy efficiency, whole life costing, housing, 
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Author-Name: Carol Jewell 
Author-X-Name-First: Carol 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jewell 
Author-Name: Roger Flanagan 
Author-X-Name-First: Roger 
Author-X-Name-Last: Flanagan 
Author-Name: Caner Anac 
Author-X-Name-First: Caner 
Author-X-Name-Last: Anac 
Title: Understanding UK construction professional services exports: definitions and characteristics 
Abstract:
  Services are very important to the UK balance of trade; a surplus has
 been recorded for trade in services every year since 1966. Construction
 professional services exports (CPS), which cover architecture, engineering
 and surveying (AES), have also increased, contributing over &#xa3;3bn to
 the UK trade balance in 2007. The changing environment of construction
 professional services exports complicates the validity of the
 characteristics and definitions of services as described in the research
 literature and official export statistics. Through semi-structured
 interviews undertaken with large consulting engineers and a roundtable
 discussion with industry and government representatives, the research
 found that the impact of globalization and the changes in the construction
 business environment, such as increasing foreign ownership and changing
 forms of procurement, are not fully reflected in the official statistics.
 There have also been rapid changes in technology, procurement and methods
 of delivery which have impacted on exporting AES firms and a more
 appropriate set of characteristics is needed to better reflect the
 project-specific and knowledge-intensive nature of AES firms. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 231-239 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Exports, services, construction, globalization, knowledge-based economy, 
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Author-Name: Ryan Fan 
Author-X-Name-First: Ryan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fan 
Author-Name: S. Thomas Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: S. Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Author-Name: James Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: James 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Title: Reliability of the Box-Jenkins model for forecasting construction demand covering times of economic austerity 
Abstract:
  As a driving engine for growth, the construction industry plays an
 important role in a country's economic development process. Despite that,
 the industry is vulnerable to cyclical oscillation and at times more
 fundamental changes in work volume when the regional or global economy is
 hit by unforeseen events. In order to formulate appropriate policies and
 directions to help ease the impact of a fluctuating volume of construction
 work, a model that can reliably predict the work of various construction
 sectors after any economic turbulence would be extremely useful. In this
 study, the Box-Jenkins approach is used for model development due to its
 simplicity and sound theoretical background. The results illustrate that
 the Box-Jenkins models can reliably predict the medium-term total
 construction demand and residential demand covering a turbulent period of
 ups and downs in construction demand. A multiple regression model is also
 developed to compare against the modelling reliability of the Box-Jenkins
 model. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 241-254 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Construction demand, forecasting, Box-Jenkins technique, economic environment, 
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Author-Name: Hedley Smyth 
Author-X-Name-First: Hedley 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smyth 
Title: Construction industry performance improvement programmes: the UK case of demonstration projects in the 'Continuous Improvement' programme 
Abstract:
  There has been a range of initiatives across many countries over the last
 10 to 15 years to introduce reform to the construction process in order to
 improve performance. The so-called UK 'Continuous Improvement' programme
 is evaluated as a case study through an analysis of demonstration
 projects. These projects symbolically represent best practice for others
 to follow directly in the UK and through influence indirectly in other
 countries. This raises methodological challenges, yet the scant empirical
 attention given to this field justifies such attention. The main
 conclusion is that there have been improvements, yet these seem not to
 have been continuous. Contractors are distant from direct value creation,
 increasingly relying upon others in the supply chain. Improvement measures
 have not penetrated most supply chains. This suggests that contractors
 need to develop learning and competency capacity; especially stakeholder
 management and/or clients need to identify new solution providers. There
 has been little direct evidence of this and the current environment is
 placing emphasis upon price rather than value. Capacity and capabilities
 for continuous improvement appear largely transient and insufficiently
 embedded to persist where present. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 255-270 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Performance improvement, demonstration projects, investment, knowledge transfer management, 
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Author-Name: Stephen Mark Jones 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen Mark 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jones 
Author-Name: Andrew Ross 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ross 
Author-Name: Begum Sertyesilisik 
Author-X-Name-First: Begum 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sertyesilisik 
Title: Testing the unfolding model of voluntary turnover on construction professionals 
Abstract:
  Employee turnover affects performance and competitiveness of companies.
 Traditional voluntary employee turnover models attempting to predict
 voluntary turnover are based on job satisfaction. A recent model that
 breaks away from this tradition is the unfolding model of voluntary
 employee turnover (UMVT) which takes account of additional factors such as
 labour market forces, economy and habit. UMVT has been tested in various
 industries. However, in the construction sector UMVT is tested for the
 first time in this study. A convenience sample of 320 construction
 professionals was taken from the Global Construction Consultants, Davis
 Langdon. The sample provided useable online survey data from 104
 respondents who had voluntarily left their previous employers in the last
 four years. The results reveal that UMVT's ability to interpret voluntary
 employee turnover among construction professionals was weak. In contrast
 to previous studies of UMVT, a significant number of respondents (80.8%)
 followed paths other than the original five theorized paths. As a result,
 a new extended version of the UMVT is proposed that includes two new paths
 that have been theorized, which add to the understanding of voluntary
 employee turnover and may, in the long term, help support human resource
 management in construction professional practices to predict and manage
 voluntary employee turnover. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 271-285 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Human resource management, workforce, professional, professional service firms, employee relations, 
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Author-Name: Li-Chung Chao 
Author-X-Name-First: Li-Chung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chao 
Title: Estimating project overheads rate in bidding: DSS approach using neural networks 
Abstract:
  Project overheads estimation by applying a selected rate as a percentage
 of direct cost is used widely in bidding in construction, but the rate is
 prone to inaccuracy if it is selected subjectively. An improved approach
 is developed, a decision support system (DSS) based on a construction
 firm's cost data and using a neural network model for mapping of overheads
 rates from project attributes. The estimating ability of the proposed DSS
 is continually updated by retraining the neural networks with accumulated
 cost data in an expanding project database. An illustrative example is
 provided, in which the creation and updating of a prototype neural network
 model were simulated using cost data for projects spanning six years. The
 model explains the effects of duration and direct cost on overheads rates
 that the regression method fails to account for. The results also give
 empirical evidence that the DSS is capable of improving accuracy through
 annual model updating and may be used as a means for implementing
 organizational learning. The methods for assessing the loss risk for a bid
 incorporating an estimate from the DSS are provided. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 287-299 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Estimating, overheads, neural networks, statistical analysis, decision support systems, 
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Author-Name: Ulrika Badenfelt 
Author-X-Name-First: Ulrika 
Author-X-Name-Last: Badenfelt 
Title: I trust you, I trust you not: a longitudinal study of control mechanisms in incentive contracts 
Abstract:
  The relationship between trust and control in client-contractor
 interactions is explored, focusing on the control mechanisms used in a
 construction project. A longitudinal case study of a large laboratory
 construction project found that the client used a variety of control
 mechanisms to ensure that the contractor behaved trustworthily. Empirical
 data were gathered through interviews and non-participant observation. The
 results indicate that the use of control mechanisms is part of a complex
 and dynamic socially constructed process that requires ongoing discussion
 and evaluation, and to which informal control mechanisms are central.
 Business relationships built solely on trust are seemingly rare; even in
 trust-based collaborative settings, such as partnering arrangements; the
 contracting parties must pay attention to trust-nurturing actions. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 301-310 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Longitudinal study, trust, control mechanisms, partnering arrangements, target cost contracts, 
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Author-Name: Patrick Erik Bradley 
Author-X-Name-First: Patrick Erik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bradley 
Title: An ultrametric interpretation of building related event data 
Abstract:
  The long-term behaviour of the built environment is relevant to
 practising architects and engineers as well as to investors and policy
 makers. In contrast to this, the size, structure and dynamics of that
 important capital of society are not well established. As a first step
 towards assessing the dynamics of new constructions, refurbishments,
 demolitions and other building related event variables in urban building
 stocks in Southwest Germany, a first random sample of event data is
 examined using the more efficient ultrametric hierarchical classification
 in order to compare their dynamics. To this end, different ways of binary
 encodings of the multivariate data are carried out, and their ultrametric
 classification results compared. It turns out that municipalities of
 comparable sizes show similar behaviour in contrast to those of differing
 sizes, which corresponds to previous findings. Consequently, ultrametric
 methods can be applied to the study of building stock dynamics by
 revealing inherent hierarchical structure in data. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 311-326 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Building stock dynamics, hierarchical classification, ultrametric methods, 
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Author-Name: David William Cattell 
Author-X-Name-First: David William 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cattell 
Author-Name: Paul Anthony Bowen 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul Anthony 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bowen 
Author-Name: Ammar Kaka 
Author-X-Name-First: Ammar 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kaka 
Title: The risks of unbalanced bidding 
Abstract:
  Unbalanced bidding models have largely ignored the risk aspect of item
 pricing. Many researchers have acknowledged that there are considerable
 risks associated with unbalancing a bid but little has been done to
 describe these risks, let alone model them. A new framework is proposed by
 which all of these risks can be assessed. It identifies that these risks
 comprise the risk of rejection, the risk of reaction, and the risk of
 being wrong. It is further proposed that the value-at-risk ('VaR') method
 of measuring risk is a convenient way by which to combine all of these
 risks into one composite assessment. This quantified assessment serves to
 describe the extent of risk generated by each level of each item's price.
 Previous related research has proposed an unbalanced bidding model that
 has likewise provided a measurement of the expected reward generated by
 each level of each item's price. By doing a summation of these, keeping in
 mind that the prices applied to all of a project's component items must
 add up to the overall bid price, the contractor is able to assess both the
 risks as well as the rewards of all possible item price combinations. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 333-344 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Bidding, cost modelling, risk analysis, risk management, mark-up, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446191003663264 
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Author-Name: Peter Raisbeck 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Raisbeck 
Author-Name: Colin Duffield 
Author-X-Name-First: Colin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Duffield 
Author-Name: Ming Xu 
Author-X-Name-First: Ming 
Author-X-Name-Last: Xu 
Title: Comparative performance of PPPs and traditional procurement in Australia 
Abstract:
  Empirical research comparing projects procured as public-private
 partnerships (PPPs) with other methods of procurement is important because
 Australian governments plan to spend $320 billion on infrastructure over
 the next decade and PPPs are perceived to be an appropriate form of
 delivery. Estimating cost and risks in Australian capital projects is
 often characterized by optimism bias&#x2014;the tendency to be overly
 optimistic about planned actions&#x2014;and is too often based on
 insufficient historical data on which to make decisions. Given this broad
 context it is important to begin to understand in detail how PPPs have
 performed against other forms of procurement. To achieve this, a detailed
 study has been undertaken to compare the project time and cost outcomes
 observed in the Australian PPP market with those projects delivered by
 governments via traditional procurement methods. Two sets or pools of
 projects were compared based on a detailed analysis of publicly available
 data for a sample of 21 PPP projects and 33 traditional projects. This
 selection was based on a consideration of previous studies, time and cost
 metrics, project size and the relative complexity of different project
 types. In comparing the two sets PPPs demonstrated superior cost
 efficiency over traditional procurement, which ranged from 30.8% when
 measured from project inception, to 11.4% when measured from contractual
 commitment to the final outcome. Between the signing of the final contract
 and project completion, PPPs were found to be completed 3.4% ahead of time
 on average, while traditional projects were completed 23.5% behind time.
 The overall conclusion is that PPPs provide superior performance in both
 the cost and time dimensions, and that the PPP advantage increases (in
 absolute terms) with the size and complexity of projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 345-359 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: PPPs, PFI, time and cost performance, procurement, infrastructure, 
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Author-Name: Qingbin Cui 
Author-X-Name-First: Qingbin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cui 
Author-Name: Makarand Hastak 
Author-X-Name-First: Makarand 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hastak 
Author-Name: Daniel Halpin 
Author-X-Name-First: Daniel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Halpin 
Title: Systems analysis of project cash flow management strategies 
Abstract:
  Cash flow management is one of the most important determinants of the
 success of construction project management. Overdraft, retainage,
 financing, payment and billing policies constitute the most significant
 financial issues that contractors must plan, control and manage for the
 successful completion of construction jobs. Particularly, in an attempt to
 reduce project costs, contractors must balance cost savings of material
 discounts due to early payments and extra interest expenses because of
 additional overdraft. Through identifying feedback loops in project cash
 flows, a system dynamics model is developed for project cash flow
 management. The model is flexible to incorporate typical front-end and
 back-end loading cash flow management strategies and provides an
 interactive predication of project cash flows. A warehouse project is
 discussed to demonstrate how various cash flow strategies improve
 overdraft financing requirements and profitability. Especially, the
 analysis shows an 11% reduction on overdraft requirements while using an
 overbilling strategy, and 30% reduction if the trade credit strategy is
 implemented. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 361-376 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Project cash flow, overdraft, cash flow management strategies, system dynamics, scenario analysis, 
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Author-Name: Ivan Lai 
Author-X-Name-First: Ivan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lai 
Author-Name: Frankie Lam 
Author-X-Name-First: Frankie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lam 
Title: Perception of various performance criteria by stakeholders in the construction sector in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  All construction projects in Hong Kong have in common a cast of key
 contract participants, consisting of clients, consultants (designers) and
 contractors. The aim of this research is to examine, from different points
 of view, these practitioners in regard to the importance of perceived
 performance criteria and their respective performance outcomes in a
 construction project. A research model is structured based on nine
 performance criteria and their respective performances. The data were
 collected from 324 practitioners who have participated in construction
 projects in Hong Kong. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and repeated
 measures ANOVA are used to analyse the data. The relative importance of
 nine performance criteria and their performances are measured. Timely
 completion of the project is the most important performance criterion,
 followed by profit, environmental protection and quality. There are
 differences in the importance of the performance criteria with respect to
 performance. The differences in the perceptions of performance that are
 identified are: (i) among different practitioners in a construction
 project; (ii) due to different project types; and (iii) between different
 functional roles in the partnering organizations. In order to further
 understand the importance of the performance criteria with respect to
 performance, the status quo of project partnering and congeniality
 problems in the construction industry is reviewed. It is intended to
 stimulate interest in the further exploration of solutions to improve the
 overall performance of the construction industry in Hong Kong. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 377-391 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Performance improvement, performance evaluation, partnering, supplier relationship, performance criteria, 
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Author-Name: Mohammed Fadhil Dulaimi 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohammed Fadhil 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dulaimi 
Author-Name: Mohamed Alhashemi 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohamed 
Author-X-Name-Last: Alhashemi 
Author-Name: Florence Yean Yng Ling 
Author-X-Name-First: Florence Yean Yng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ling 
Author-Name: Mohan Kumaraswamy 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kumaraswamy 
Title: The execution of public-private partnership projects in the UAE 
Abstract:
  There are few public-private partnership (PPP) projects in the UAE, but
 the number is increasing. Recently government and public bodies have
 intensified their interest in PPPs to encourage more involvement of the
 private sector in the country's development. The aim of the research is to
 evaluate the UAE experience in using PPP projects focusing on the critical
 success and failure factors for PPPs in the UAE. Three case studies were
 examined to identify the critical success factors and the failure factors.
 The results have shown that political support is the most important
 success factor followed by having a strong private consortium. The most
 important factor that causes PPP projects to fail in this context is when
 the consortium lacks the appropriate knowledge and skills. Hence, private
 consortia need to ensure that they assemble the relevant skills and
 knowledge of how to set up and manage a PPP as well as the crucial
 knowledge pertaining to the local business environment and political
 drivers. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 393-402 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Public-private partnerships, critical success factors, failure factors, United Arab Emirate, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446191003702492 
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Author-Name: Matthew Hallowell 
Author-X-Name-First: Matthew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hallowell 
Title: Safety risk perception in construction companies in the Pacific Northwest of the USA 
Abstract:
  Unsafe worker actions contribute greatly to the frequency and severity of
 construction injuries. Recently, contractors have expressed concern with
 the high rate of injuries that occur when workers violate company safety
 policies. To enhance knowledge associated with this topic the following
 four objectives were targeted: (1) quantifying the current level of safety
 risk as perceived by construction workers; (2) quantifying the risk
 tolerance of workers and managers; (3) comparing the risk perceptions and
 tolerance of workers with managers; and (4) identifying factors that may
 affect one's risk tolerance. Fifty-one risk perceptions were gathered
 through interviews with managers and workers of nine different
 construction firms in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
 The results indicate that the level of current perceived risk is
 approximately five times higher than the tolerable risk value, workers are
 most dissatisfied with the frequency of high severity injuries, and there
 is a statistically significant difference in the risk tolerance between
 workers and managers. The findings presented can be used by project
 managers to increase awareness of risk tolerances, current areas where
 workers feel improvement is most needed, and for goal setting. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 403-413 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Safety, risk, 
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Author-Name: Joseph Hung Kit Lai 
Author-X-Name-First: Joseph Hung Kit 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lai 
Title: Operation and maintenance budgeting for commercial buildings in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  The significance of whole-life costs for building operation and
 maintenance (O&M) is well known. The causes of ill-budgeted O&M resources,
 however, are often uncertain. An in-depth exploration of the problems with
 budgeting O&M works for commercial buildings in Hong Kong was carried out,
 based on interviews with building owners, management companies and O&M
 contractors. The practice of historical-based budgeting predominates among
 a variety of budgeting bases, and budgets are largely constrained by
 preceding budgets and predetermined budget ceilings. Budgetary costs are
 significant, which can be economized through bundling small contracts into
 larger procurement packages. The importance of satisfying O&M needs is
 usually recognized but the motivations of practitioners toward preparation
 of proper budgets are inadequate. Corresponding to the range of problems
 identified, a framework of improvement measures is outlined, which
 requires further development to help achieve proper budgeting for
 sustainable operation and maintenance of buildings. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 415-427 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Budgeting, facilities management, maintenance, cost, 
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Author-Name: Nicole Ross 
Author-X-Name-First: Nicole 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ross 
Author-Name: Paul Anthony Bowen 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul Anthony 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bowen 
Author-Name: David Lincoln 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lincoln 
Title: Sustainable housing for low-income communities: lessons for South Africa in local and other developing world cases 
Abstract:
  South Africa's housing backlog continues to grow amid delivery focused
 more on quantum than on a consideration of the principles of sustainable
 construction. South Africa needs to move away from its existing poor
 environmental and housing conditions in the informal and low-income
 settlements and address its housing backlog by considering all the
 principles of sustainable construction. Using a case study approach, nine
 sustainable housing projects across the developing world and South Africa
 are assessed to draw best practice lessons for the construction of
 sustainable housing for low-income communities in South Africa. An
 evaluation framework comprising 49 indicators drawn from the literature is
 used to assess each case's application of seven principles of sustainable
 construction. Many sustainable practices have successfully been
 implemented in the projects reviewed, including energy- and
 water-efficient systems, the reuse of old buildings, the use of non-toxic
 products, the preservation of natural vegetation, and the provision of
 settlements that are dense and well located. Barriers to the
 implementation of sustainable practices were identified as low levels of
 user support; initial high costs of certain sustainable measures; and
 political factors. The 'minimization of materials' was the most widely
 adopted sustainability criterion, whilst the 'reuse of materials' was the
 least. User support and acceptability, together with adequate funding, are
 crucial to the success of sustainable settlements. The results provide
 lessons for South Africa to address the needs of the poor using a
 comprehensive sustainability approach. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 433-449 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Low-income settlements, sustainable construction, sustainable development, developing world, South Africa, 
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Author-Name: Martin Morgan Tuuli 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin Morgan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tuuli 
Author-Name: Steve Rowlinson 
Author-X-Name-First: Steve 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rowlinson 
Author-Name: Tas Yong Koh 
Author-X-Name-First: Tas Yong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Koh 
Title: Control modes and mechanisms in construction project teams: drivers and consequences 
Abstract:
  Control is purposive or goal directed, hence, there are underlying
 drivers and consequences of the exercise of control modes and mechanisms.
 In response to recent empirical findings that cast doubts on the
 empowerment-control incompatibility thesis, the broader question of
 whether control is predominantly 'controlling' or rather supportive in
 work environments is addressed. Drivers and consequences of control modes
 and mechanisms in five project teams involved in two ongoing construction
 projects in Hong Kong are explored. As an interpretive and exploratory
 study, a qualitative research design and the case study approach in
 particular was appropriate. Framework, category formation and cross-case
 analysis techniques were employed to analyse data collected through
 documentary analysis, passive observations and semi-structured
 face-to-face interviews. The exercise of control is driven by a range of
 factors emanating from the individual-, team-, organization- and
 project-level. Control modes and mechanisms also have performance-related
 consequences for individuals, teams and organizations and are
 predominantly attributable to self-based control mechanisms. Preliminary
 evidence of the important link between self-control/empowerment and
 performance is therefore provided which is instructive for the performance
 improvement agenda in the construction industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 451-465 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Empowerment, drivers of control, Hong Kong, consequences of control, portfolio of control, 
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Author-Name: Helen Clare Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen Clare 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Author-Name: Valerie Francis 
Author-X-Name-First: Valerie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Francis 
Author-Name: Michelle Turner 
Author-X-Name-First: Michelle 
Author-X-Name-Last: Turner 
Title: Work-family enrichment in the Australian construction industry: implications for job design 
Abstract:
  A survey of waged and salaried, project-based construction workers was
 conducted. The survey measured work-family enrichment, a type of positive
 interaction between work and family life. A six-item work-family
 enrichment scale confirmed the bi-directional nature of work-family
 enrichment. Job-related correlates of work-to-family enrichment were
 identified. Flexibility, perceptions of control, time adequacy and
 supervisor support were all positively correlated with work-to-family
 enrichment. Regression analyses were performed to examine the extent to
 which the relationship between these job-related resources and
 work-to-family enrichment were mediated by perceptions of work schedule
 fit. Work schedule fit fully mediated the relationship between flexibility
 and control and work-to-family enrichment. The relationship between
 supervisor support and time adequacy were only partially mediated by work
 schedule fit, though a significant mediation effect was still observed.
 The research suggests that jobs may be designed to facilitate work-family
 enrichment in the construction industry, in particular through the
 provision of supervisor support, flexibility, time adequacy and control. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 467-480 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Work-family enrichment, supervisor support, flexibility, job design, resources, 
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Author-Name: Kate Ness 
Author-X-Name-First: Kate 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ness 
Title: The discourse of 'Respect for People' in UK construction 
Abstract:
  Critical discourse analysis (CDA) is mobilized to investigate some of the
 assumptions that lie behind the text of the Respect for People reports
 (2000, 2004), part of the 'Egan agenda' in the UK. The concept of respect
 is examined, contrasting the humanist view of people as ends in themselves
 with the instrumentalist view in which human beings are treated as means
 to an end. Conceptualizing people as an asset encourages this instrumental
 view. Similarly, the 'business case' argument for respecting people means
 that improvements to working conditions are judged purely in accordance
 with their contribution to efficiency and profitability rather than in
 terms of moral imperatives (not killing people) or fairness (not
 discriminating against them). Investigation of the structural,
 institutional and discursive context of the text reveals it to be a
 response to conditions at a particular historical moment: labour
 shortages; the desire to avoid or pre-empt regulation; changes in the
 wider prevailing discourse; and the need to give the impression that
 'something is being done'. In conclusion it is suggested that, while the
 Respect for People discourse may be seen as a way of containing and
 defusing potential critique, it could also be drawn on by those seeking to
 improve working conditions. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 481-493 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Discourse, human resource management, Respect for People, working conditions, labour relations, 
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Author-Name: Madelyn Marrero 
Author-X-Name-First: Madelyn 
Author-X-Name-Last: Marrero 
Author-Name: Antonio Ramirez-De-Arellano 
Author-X-Name-First: Antonio 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ramirez-De-Arellano 
Title: The building cost system in Andalusia: application to construction and demolition waste management 
Abstract:
  During the last 25 years, a building cost system (BCS) has been developed
 in Andalusia, Spain. The first step was to generate the Andalusia
 construction information classification system (ACICS). Not only is ACICS
 valid as an estimation of cost, but it also provides a common method to
 manage information during the design and construction of buildings.
 Another important innovation is that this BCS defines the cost structure
 which distinguishes between direct and indirect cost and thereby allows a
 clear definition of all costs for each project type. Its most extended
 usage is for estimating cost in building projects and it is mandatory in
 public developments in Andalusia. This is the first time that this system
 is presented internationally and compared to others. Furthermore, the
 latest additions to ACICS are explained, and these take into account the
 waste management of reused and recycled materials in the budget estimate
 through a new division in the classification: Waste Management. Finally, a
 new way to address the cost related to construction and demolition waste
 management is explained which increases precision and generates an
 estimate independent from the general budget. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 495-507 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Cost control, cost estimation, waste, construction information classification system, 
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Author-Name: Yakubu Adisa Olawale 
Author-X-Name-First: Yakubu Adisa 
Author-X-Name-Last: Olawale 
Author-Name: Ming Sun 
Author-X-Name-First: Ming 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sun 
Title: Cost and time control of construction projects: inhibiting factors and mitigating measures in practice 
Abstract:
  Despite the availability of various control techniques and project
 control software many construction projects still do not achieve their
 cost and time objectives. Research in this area so far has mainly been
 devoted to identifying causes of cost and time overruns. There is limited
 research geared towards studying factors inhibiting the ability of
 practitioners to effectively control their projects. To fill this gap, a
 survey was conducted on 250 construction project organizations in the UK,
 which was followed by face-to-face interviews with experienced
 practitioners from 15 of these organizations. The common factors that
 inhibit both time and cost control during construction projects were first
 identified. Subsequently 90 mitigating measures have been developed for
 the top five leading inhibiting factors&#x2014;design changes,
 risks/uncertainties, inaccurate evaluation of project time/duration,
 complexities and non-performance of subcontractors were recommended. These
 mitigating measures were classified as: preventive, predictive, corrective
 and organizational measures. They can be used as a checklist of good
 practice and help project managers to improve the effectiveness of control
 of their projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 509-526 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Cost control, interview, practice, project control, project management, 
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Author-Name: Abdulaziz Jarkas 
Author-X-Name-First: Abdulaziz 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jarkas 
Title: The influence of buildability factors on rebar fixing labour productivity of beams 
Abstract:
  Buildability is one of the most important factors affecting construction
 labour productivity. Nonetheless, an extensive search of the literature
 revealed a dearth of research into its effects on in situ reinforced
 concrete construction, especially at the rebar fixing trade level.
 Buildability factors affecting rebar fixing labour productivity of major
 structural elements, such as foundations, columns, walls, beams and slabs,
 are yet to be investigated and quantified. In comparison with the other
 constituents of the reinforced concrete frame, rebar fixing in beams is
 one of the most labour-intensive and time-consuming activities, therefore,
 the objective of this research is to quantify the effects and relative
 influence of buildability factors on fixing labour productivity of beams.
 To achieve this objective, a large volume of productivity data was
 collected and analysed using the categorical interaction-regression
 method. As a result, the effects of the variability of beam sizes, rebar
 diameter, stirrups diameter, reinforcement quantity, beam dimensions, and
 span geometry are determined. The findings show a significant influence of
 these factors on the labour efficiency of the fixing operation, which may
 be used to provide designers and construction managers with feedback on
 how well the designs of this activity consider the requirements of
 buildability, and the consequences of designers' decisions on the labour
 productivity of the operation. In addition, a set of recommendations are
 presented, which upon implementation, can improve the buildability level
 of this activity, thus translate into higher labour productivity and more
 efficient utilization of resources. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 527-543 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Reinforced concrete beams, labour productivity, buildability, rebar fixing, characteristic bar diameter, 
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Author-Name: Russell Kenley 
Author-X-Name-First: Russell 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kenley 
Title: Construction Cost Management: Learning from Case Studies 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 545-546 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
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Author-Name: Yu Song 
Author-X-Name-First: Yu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Song 
Title: Building Cycles: Growth and Instability 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 546-546 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446191003674493 
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Author-Name: Mike Bresnen 
Author-X-Name-First: Mike 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bresnen 
Author-Name: Chris Harty 
Author-X-Name-First: Chris 
Author-X-Name-Last: Harty 
Title: Editorial: objects, knowledge sharing and knowledge transformation in projects 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 549-555 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
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Author-Name: Jennifer Whyte 
Author-X-Name-First: Jennifer 
Author-X-Name-Last: Whyte 
Author-Name: Sunila Lobo 
Author-X-Name-First: Sunila 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lobo 
Title: Coordination and control in project-based work: digital objects and infrastructures for delivery 
Abstract:
  A major infrastructure project is used to investigate the role of digital
 objects in the coordination of engineering design work. From a
 practice-based perspective, research emphasizes objects as important in
 enabling cooperative knowledge work and knowledge sharing. The term
 'boundary object' has become used in the analysis of mutual and reciprocal
 knowledge sharing around physical and digital objects. The aim is to
 extend this work by analysing the introduction of an extranet into the
 public-private partnership project used to construct a new motorway.
 Multiple categories of digital objects are mobilized in coordination
 across heterogeneous, cross-organizational groups. The main findings are
 that digital objects provide mechanisms for accountability and control, as
 well as for mutual and reciprocal knowledge sharing; and that different
 types of objects are nested, forming a digital infrastructure for project
 delivery. Reconceptualizing boundary objects as a digital infrastructure
 for delivery has practical implications for management practices on large
 projects and for the use of digital tools, such as building information
 models, in construction. It provides a starting point for future research
 into the changing nature of digitally enabled coordination in
 project-based work. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 557-567 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Infrastructure, knowledge flows, design process, digital techniques, practice, 
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Author-Name: Nicholas Berente 
Author-X-Name-First: Nicholas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Berente 
Author-Name: Ryan Baxter 
Author-X-Name-First: Ryan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Baxter 
Author-Name: Kalle Lyytinen 
Author-X-Name-First: Kalle 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lyytinen 
Title: Dynamics of inter-organizational knowledge creation and information technology use across object worlds: the case of an innovative construction project 
Abstract:
  Organizational research argues that under relational forms of governance
 a high degree of both information pooling and physical interaction are
 necessary for inter-organizational knowledge creation. Yet, recent studies
 of information and communication technologies (ICTs) suggest that both
 practices at the same time are sometimes unnecessary. We address this
 discrepancy by developing a framework whereby the intensity and proportion
 of these inter-organizational practices are affected by the object world
 congruence between designers within and across partnering firms, and the
 level to which a common information technology platform is embedded in
 their activity. Through a multi-level case study of a Frank Gehry
 construction project we illustrate how designers with highly congruent
 object worlds, due to a strongly embedded common information technology
 platform, could jointly create knowledge despite decreased physical
 interaction. Conversely, designers from firms with incongruent object
 worlds or with congruent object worlds lacking a strongly embedded common
 ICT platform demanded a higher degree of physical interaction for
 effective knowledge creation. Our research suggests a dynamic,
 evolutionary model of inter-organizational knowledge creation influenced
 by variation in object world congruence and the levels of embedding a
 common ICT platform. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 569-588 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Inter-organizational systems, information pooling, information technology, knowledge creation, project governance, 
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Author-Name: Alexander Styhre 
Author-X-Name-First: Alexander 
Author-X-Name-Last: Styhre 
Author-Name: Pernilla Gluch 
Author-X-Name-First: Pernilla 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gluch 
Title: Managing knowledge in platforms: boundary objects and stocks and flows of knowledge 
Abstract:
  Previous research suggests that construction industry companies use
 relatively little formal managerial procedures when managing knowledge.
 Instead, many construction companies are relying on informal networks and
 social capital as conduits for the sharing of knowledge. However, objects
 play an important role in organizations as vehicles for the sharing of
 knowledge. The use of platforms, standardized packages of prescribed
 components, routines and practices, in a major Scandinavian construction
 company (SCC), demonstrates that platforms are potentially useful when
 sharing and accumulating knowledge. The platform concept is a boundary
 object integrating various functions and activities and standardizing work
 procedures while at the same time leaving some room for contingencies and
 local conditions. SCC's use of platforms contributes to the understanding
 of knowledge sharing practices by emphasizing the role of formally enacted
 objects and tools and by underlining the need for bridging and bonding the
 stocks and flows of knowledge in construction companies. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 589-599 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Platforms, knowledge sharing, boundary objects, construction, 
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Author-Name: Clementinah Ndhlovu Rooke 
Author-X-Name-First: Clementinah Ndhlovu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rooke 
Author-Name: John Alfred Rooke 
Author-X-Name-First: John Alfred 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rooke 
Author-Name: Lauri Koskela 
Author-X-Name-First: Lauri 
Author-X-Name-Last: Koskela 
Author-Name: Patricia Tzortzopoulos 
Author-X-Name-First: Patricia 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tzortzopoulos 
Title: Using the physical properties of artefacts to manage through-life knowledge flows in the built environment: an initial exploration 
Abstract:
  Effective through-life management of built facilities requires effective
 through-life knowledge management to support it. The KIM (Immortal
 Information and Through-Life Knowledge Management) project attempted to
 develop such an approach, based on a dichotomy of knowledge and
 information. Knowledge is conceived in terms of communities of practice.
 An initial philosophical analysis demonstrates deficiencies in this
 conception. Drawing inspiration from production theory, a tripartite
 analysis is offered, suggesting that knowledge flows consist of: social
 practices, information and physical properties. Literature on physical
 properties from design studies, production management and ethnomethodology
 is briefly reviewed to demonstrate the information bearing functions of
 physical properties. Fieldwork conforming to the unique adequacy
 requirement of methods was carried out on construction sites, in hotel and
 hospital facilities during the use stage of their life cycles. Safety
 barriers on construction sites were found to have informational properties
 beyond their function as a physical barrier. The quality of information
 delivered by wayfinding signs was found to depend upon both the physical
 placement of the signs in relation to the surrounding environment and the
 physical layout of the sign itself. It was found that social practices are
 institutionalized to repair the knowledge flow when the physically
 instantiated wayfinding system breaks down. Finally, through the
 investigation of practices surrounding emergency resuscitation equipment,
 it was found that if the physical properties of information are not
 designed to mesh with the work practices of the setting, this will lead to
 a breakdown in the knowledge flow. It is suggested that elements of
 knowledge management, ethnomethodology, production management and design
 studies might be integrated to form the basis of a hybrid discipline. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 601-613 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Knowledge management, design, through-life management, ethnomethodology, production theory, product-service, 
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Author-Name: Mike Bresnen 
Author-X-Name-First: Mike 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bresnen 
Title: Keeping it real? Constituting partnering through boundary objects 
Abstract:
  Despite the wealth of research on partnering in construction,
 comparatively little work has attempted to understand partnering as a
 socially constructed and emergent phenomenon (Bresnen, 2009). Taking a
 practice-based approach, this paper deploys the concept of boundary object
 (e.g. Star and Griesemer, 1989) to explore the mechanisms associated with
 partnering in the construction industry context. Building upon the
 observations that such objects are themselves emergent phenomena and can
 either enable or hinder communication/knowledge sharing, the paper uses
 exploratory case study research to examine the ways in which the
 mechanisms used to initiate and develop a partnering relationship
 (charters, contracts, selection mechanisms and the like) are used to
 achieve integration across organizational boundaries. The analysis
 emphasizes the highly situated and localized nature of partnering in
 practice and assesses the implications for attempts to develop more
 generic and precise definitions and guidelines for implementing partnering
 in the industry more widely. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 615-628 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Partnering, practice, boundary objects, 
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Author-Name: Daniel Sage 
Author-X-Name-First: Daniel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sage 
Author-Name: Andrew Dainty 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty 
Author-Name: Naomi Brookes 
Author-X-Name-First: Naomi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Brookes 
Title: Who reads the project file? Exploring the power effects of knowledge tools in construction project management 
Abstract:
  Various critical authors have questioned the salience, efficacy and power
 effects of formal project management bodies of knowledge (PMBoKs). As a
 result project management knowledge tools are increasingly being
 conceptualized along more flexible, adaptable, reflexive, democratic and
 informal terms. A central driver for this shift is that PM knowledge will
 be more relevant and useful for practitioners if it can be reflexively
 tailored to fit local project scenarios, emergent problems and different
 communities of practice, rather than projects being structured to fit
 generic 'best practice' ideals. Hence new knowledge tools increasingly
 would appear critical to alleviate various detrimental power effects
 associated with bureaucratic knowledge practices within project-based
 industries, not least construction. This assumption is examined through a
 study of a formal and codified project management knowledge tool&#x2014;a
 project file&#x2014;within a small team of project practitioners in a
 large civil engineering consultancy. Various concepts of power related to
 actor-network theory (ANT) are mobilized to understand how non-human
 artefacts can enact power and knowledge in nuanced ways within
 organizations. This theoretically informed study will aid both researchers
 and practitioners interested in the consequences of developing
 prescriptive or reflexive project management knowledge within construction
 contexts and beyond. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 629-639 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Knowledge, power, project management, actor-network theory, 
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Author-Name: Rachael Luck 
Author-X-Name-First: Rachael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Luck 
Title: Using objects to coordinate design activity in interaction 
Abstract:
  The coordination of design is a multi-faceted problem in construction. In
 design interactions in particular the real-time coordination of design
 activity is a persistent concern. The use of objects to coordinate the
 activity of design is studied as this happens in interactions between an
 architect and a building user group, in a setting where maintaining
 awareness of the design situation is important. An account of ways in
 which this was accomplished and how design activity is coordinated through
 interactional practices is provided. The empirical analyses examine design
 interaction from an ethnomethodological/conversation analysis (EM/CA)
 informed perspective to examine: ways in which mutual orientation to
 design issues are accomplished, how objects can provide a resource for the
 recognition of the activities of others and ways in which objects might be
 observable as momentarily intelligible. Subtle interactional practices
 involving talk, gesture and gaze were some of the small ways in which
 mutual orientation to the design actions of others became observable. The
 production of actions sequentially, in response to another's action,
 marked the real-time coordination of design moves in this setting. The
 relevance of accounts of micro-interaction to develop understanding of
 design activity and how it is coordinated are considered. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 641-655 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Coordination, design, interaction, objects, talk-in-interaction, 
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Author-Name: Libby Schweber 
Author-X-Name-First: Libby 
Author-X-Name-Last: Schweber 
Author-Name: Chris Harty 
Author-X-Name-First: Chris 
Author-X-Name-Last: Harty 
Title: Actors and objects: a socio-technical networks approach to technology uptake in the construction sector 
Abstract:
  We explore the contribution of socio-technical networks approaches to
 construction management research. These approaches are distinctive for
 their analysis of actors and objects as mutually constituted within
 socio-technical networks. They raise questions about the ways in which the
 content, meaning and use of technology is negotiated in practice, how
 particular technical configurations are elaborated in response to specific
 problems and why certain paths or solutions are adopted rather than
 others. We illustrate this general approach with three case studies: a
 historical study of the development of reinforced concrete in France, the
 UK and the US, the recent introduction of 3D-CAD software into four firms
 and an analysis of the uptake of environmental assessment technologies in
 the UK since 1990. In each we draw out the ways in which various
 technologies shaped and were shaped by different socio-technical networks.
 We conclude with a reflection on the contributions of socio-technical
 network analysis for more general issues including the study of innovation
 and analyses of context and power. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 657-674 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Socio-technical systems, socio-technical networks, CM research, methodology, practice, 3D CAD, reinforced concrete, environmental assessment systems, 
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Author-Name: Hans Kjellberg 
Author-X-Name-First: Hans 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kjellberg 
Title: Struggling to perform a warehouse: buildings as symbols and tools 
Abstract:
  The built environment and the way in which it is understood critically
 affect many business enterprises. Despite its importance, few studies have
 explicitly investigated the process through which changes to the built
 environment are introduced into ongoing businesses. To this end the
 methodological principles of the sociology of translation (ANT) were
 employed to generate a historical account of one such change process.
 Specifically, the account describes how a major Swedish food wholesaler
 introduced one-storey warehouses into their operations. This introduction
 was linked to a transformation of the warehouse as such: in the 1940s the
 wholesaler viewed its warehouses as symbols ('outward signs of inner
 strength') while ideas from the US suggested another identity&#x2014;that
 of a tool for wholesale operations. The efforts of the wholesaler to
 realize this new identity included investments in metrologies,
 organization schemes, and concrete, suggesting that theoretical
 perspectives on objects are not generally applicable but require
 perspective-specific investments in 'words and their worlds'. Viewing the
 realization of an object-perspective as a performation struggle (Callon,
 2007) it is suggested that this process of adjustment unfolds through
 interplay between presenting and re-presenting the world. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 675-694 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Measurement, technological change, strategic planning, socio-technical systems, organizational learning, wholesaling, performation, 
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Author-Name: Kjell Tryggestad 
Author-X-Name-First: Kjell 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tryggestad 
Author-Name: Susse Georg 
Author-X-Name-First: Susse 
Author-X-Name-Last: Georg 
Author-Name: Tor Hernes 
Author-X-Name-First: Tor 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hernes 
Title: Constructing buildings and design ambitions 
Abstract:
  Project goals are conceptualized in the construction management
 literature as either stable and exogenously given or as emerging
 endogenously during the construction process. Disparate as these
 perspectives may be, they both overlook the role that material objects
 used in construction processes can play in transforming knowledge and
 thereby shaping project goals. Actor-network theory is used to explore the
 connection between objects and knowledge with the purpose of developing an
 adaptive and pragmatic approach to goals in construction. Based on a case
 study of the construction of a skyscraper, emphasis is given to how design
 ambitions emerge in a process of goal translation, and to how, once these
 ambitions are materialized, tensions between aesthetic and functional
 concerns emerge and are resolved. These tensions are resolved through
 trials of strength as the object&#x2014;the building&#x2014;is elaborated
 and circulates across sites in various forms, e.g. artistic sketches,
 drawings and models. Given that initial goal accuracy is often seen as a
 key success factor, these insights have theoretical and practical
 implications for the management and evaluation of the construction
 project. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 695-705 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Design ambitions, project goals, knowledge, evaluation, 
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Author-Name: Ing Liang Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: Ing Liang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Author-Name: Srinath Perera 
Author-X-Name-First: Srinath 
Author-X-Name-Last: Perera 
Author-Name: Philip Eames 
Author-X-Name-First: Philip 
Author-X-Name-Last: Eames 
Title: Goal directed life cycle costing as a method to evaluate the economic feasibility of office buildings with conventional and TI-facades 
Abstract:
  Transparent insulation systems (TI-systems) of less than 20cm thick have
 been developed as an alternative to opaque wall insulation and windows,
 which provide a financial return to building occupants when applied to
 building facades. Lack of detailed cost analysis of TI-systems is a major
 constraint to the application of TI-wall and TI-glazing in buildings. A
 goal directed life cycle costing (LCC) technique and sensitivity analysis
 used to evaluate the economic feasibility of TI-applications in office
 buildings form the basis of this research. It was undertaken as part of
 research to determine optimum energy and cost performance of TI-systems
 for external cladding of high-rise and low-rise office buildings in
 temperate and tropical climates. The LCC of the buildings with
 conventional facades were compared with those with TI-facades. The results
 show that LCC can be used to evaluate the economic feasibility of low
 carbon technologies such as TI-systems effectively. A detailed account is
 provided of how different sources of cost data can be captured, collected
 and integrated to perform selective goal directed LCC analysis in the
 absence of detailed historical LCC data. The use of the goal directed LCC
 method and cost influence diagram presented in this research can be
 adopted as a standard method for assessing the economic feasibility of
 applying low carbon technologies to buildings. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 715-735 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Life cycle cost, transparent insulation system, discounted cash flow, cost influence diagrams, 
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Author-Name: Duzgun Agdas 
Author-X-Name-First: Duzgun 
Author-X-Name-Last: Agdas 
Author-Name: Ralph Ellis 
Author-X-Name-First: Ralph 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ellis 
Title: The potential of XML technology as an answer to the data interchange problems of the construction industry 
Abstract:
  The complex supply chain relations of the construction industry, coupled
 with the substantial amount of information to be shared on a regular basis
 between the parties involved, make the traditional paper-based data
 interchange methods inefficient, error prone and expensive. The successful
 information technology (IT) applications that enable seamless data
 interchange, such as the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) systems, have
 generally failed to be successfully implemented in the construction
 industry. An alternative emerging technology, Extensible Markup Language
 (XML), and its applicability to streamline business processes and to
 improve data interchange methods within the construction industry are
 analysed, as is the EDI technology to identify the strategic advantages
 that XML technology provides to overcome the barriers to implementation.
 In addition, the successful implementation of XML-based automated data
 interchange platforms for a large organization, and the proposed benefits
 thereof, are presented as a case study. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 737-746 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Information technology, electronic data interchange, extensible markup language, 
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Author-Name: Oluwole Alfred Olatunji 
Author-X-Name-First: Oluwole Alfred 
Author-X-Name-Last: Olatunji 
Title: The impact of oil price regimes on construction cost in Nigeria 
Abstract:
  Construction costs in Nigeria are often high and unpredictable. The
 pattern of variability is not explained by inflationary indices of common
 goods and services, but rather it is reactive to boom-and-burst shocks
 that are triggered by oil price regimes. Pearson's correlation analysis is
 deployed to examine the relationships between the dynamics of crude oil
 price regimes (volume of crude oil export and price), selected indices of
 macrovariability&#x2014;lending rate (prime), inflation rate and aggregate
 GDP growth, and supply deficit (demand-output gap) of local cement
 production. Analysis shows that construction cost is high because of high
 cost of finance and wild volatility that are stimulated by frictions in
 oil price regimes. Moreover, while the Nigerian construction industry
 shows positive growth and significant contribution to aggregate GDP growth
 in the past decade, the oil industry has persistently failed to trigger
 positive GDP growth. Furthermore, the variables under examination (as
 listed above) are also subjected to regression analysis to develop a
 mathematical model for predicting construction costs, relative to crude
 oil shock and defined macrovariability indices. Recommendations are made
 on how to avoid multicollinearity in similar studies and for areas of
 further studies. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 747-759 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Oil economics, construction costs, macrovariability, gross domestic product, national income, 
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Author-Name: Venny Chandra 
Author-X-Name-First: Venny 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chandra 
Author-Name: Martin Loosemore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Title: Mapping stakeholders' cultural learning in the hospital briefing process 
Abstract:
  In the context of a major hospital redevelopment project, briefing is
 conceived as an organic and cyclical process of cultural learning whereby
 project and hospital representatives gradually converge upon a shared
 meaning of each other's values, beliefs and needs over time. Using a
 comparative cause mapping that draws on a case study approach and
 interviews, it was found that the clinicians' understanding of the key
 cultural concepts differed significantly from all other groups and that
 clinicians' ability to influence hospital design outcomes is constrained
 by their relative social marginalization in the briefing process. It
 follows that hospital facilities would better meet client needs if the
 briefing process is managed as a process through which project
 participants interact to socially construct a common understanding of
 project objectives and requirements; and if knowledge about facility
 requirements is not merely 'given' information but is the result of
 cultural learning involving social processes among the briefing
 participants. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 761-769 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Briefing, cultural learning, comparative cause mapping, hospital, partnering, 
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Author-Name: Salam Al-bizri 
Author-X-Name-First: Salam 
Author-X-Name-Last: Al-bizri 
Author-Name: Colin Gray 
Author-X-Name-First: Colin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gray 
Title: Management framework for technology clusters implementation 
Abstract:
  Much of the construction industry improvement agenda has been focused on
 achieving integration of the design and construction processes. However,
 the current approaches do not create an organizational framework to deal
 with the full integration of the supply chains for component based
 construction. The real construction supply chain of clients, designers,
 specialist designers, specialist manufacturers, constructors and
 assemblers is not integrated into one group with a common purpose. A major
 and ongoing challenge is to manage the essential grouping of contributors
 and participants, many of whom are involved for varying times on a
 relatively short-term basis. Grouping, by using technology clusters,
 addresses many of these challenges as it creates a commonly shared
 sub-organization and culture that aids the removal of barriers to
 efficient and quality production. A technology cluster approach is a
 management philosophy and its principles can be applied whatever the
 procurement approach, although managed forms of procurement provide a
 better framework. Our studies of projects that have adopted a clustering
 approach have provided an understanding of the implementation issues of
 technology clusters and established the consequent changes in
 organizational design and management necessary to achieve full integration
 of the supply chain. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 771-782 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Integration, procurement, supply chain, technology clusters, 
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Author-Name: Pertti Lahdenpera 
Author-X-Name-First: Pertti 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lahdenpera 
Title: Conceptualizing a two-stage target-cost arrangement for competitive cooperation 
Abstract:
  The owner may involve design and construction service providers in a
 project at different stages of planning and design. Early involvement of
 the versatile know-how of service providers places the owner at the
 services providers' mercy as to pricing. Late involvement, when design is
 close to completion, allows using price competition to ensure reasonable
 pricing. Then, design usually does not involve interplay between the key
 parties to benefit the project. The aim of the conceptualization is to
 overcome the above-mentioned problem by generating a novel type of
 two-stage target-cost contracting system which combines early selection
 and price containment. There the calculated tender price is based on both
 the owner's estimates and the tenderers' unit cost and overhead data while
 the project scope is not yet fully established. Selected service providers
 then develop the project and its designs in cooperation with the owner
 before the actual target-cost is set. Incentives have been created to
 lower the target-cost below the earlier calculated tender price. The idea
 is to spur actors to invest especially in the critical pre-implementation
 development phase. Subsequent risk sharing is believed to increase the
 cooperation between parties further. The model offers a means, especially
 for European public owners, to enter into a cooperative relationship that
 is of value in the case of projects involving special challenges and a
 great deal of uncertainty. The European Procurement Act requires costs to
 be taken into account in the selection. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 783-796 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Incentive contracts, target-cost, early contractor involvement, public sector procurement, alliancing, 
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Author-Name: Alexander Styhre 
Author-X-Name-First: Alexander 
Author-X-Name-Last: Styhre 
Title: The culture of complaint in construction: affirmative reflections on its role and function 
Abstract:
  Anecdotal evidence and literature searches suggest that the construction
 industry is generally portrayed in negative terms; it is conservative,
 risk-reluctant, unable to produce innovation, and so forth. This 'culture
 of complaint' occasionally surfacing in talks and writing is examined as
 what is in essence ideological, that is, rather than being a marginal
 gesture of little social and cultural significance, complaining is serving
 as a functional mechanism enabling, inter alia, a sense of community, the
 warding off of criticism, and to cope with perceived uncertainties. The
 commonplace dismissal of the construction industry is thus worthy of more
 systematic scholarly attention. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 797-803 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Complaint, organization culture, ideology, 
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Author-Name: Sai On Cheung 
Author-X-Name-First: Sai On 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung 
Title: Relational Contracting for Construction Excellence: Principles, Practices and Case Studies 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 805-806 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2010.488268 
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Author-Name: Gonzalo Lizarralde 
Author-X-Name-First: Gonzalo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lizarralde 
Title: Collaborative Relationships in Construction: Developing Frameworks and Networks 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 806-807 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2010.487533 
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Author-Name: Helen Clare Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen Clare 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Author-Name: Tracy Cooke 
Author-X-Name-First: Tracy 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cooke 
Author-Name: Nick Blismas 
Author-X-Name-First: Nick 
Author-X-Name-Last: Blismas 
Title: Safety climate in conditions of construction subcontracting: a multi-level analysis 
Abstract:
  A multi-level safety climate model was tested in the Australian
 construction industry. Subcontracted workers' perceptions of the
 organizational safety response (OSR) and supervisor safety response (SSR)
 in their own organization and that of the principal contractor were
 measured using a safety climate survey administered at a large hospital
 construction project in Melbourne. One hundred and fourteen construction
 workers completed the survey, representing nine subcontractors engaged at
 the project. Two requisite conditions for the existence of group-level
 safety climates, i.e. (1) within-group homogeneity; and (2) between-group
 variation were satisfied for perceptions of subcontractors' OSR and SSR.
 This supports the contention that subcontractors working in a single
 construction project exhibit a unique group-level safety climate.
 Subcontracted workers also discriminated between group-level safety
 climates (i.e. the SSR) in their own and in the principal contractor's
 organizations. The results suggest some cross-level influence. Perceptions
 of the SSR were positively predicted by perceptions of the OSR in both the
 principal and subcontractor organizations. Perceptions of the OSR of the
 principal contractor were also a significant predictor of the perceived
 OSR and SSR in the subcontractor organizations. Perceptions of the
 subcontractors' SSR were a significant predictor of the rate of lost-time
 and medical treatment incidents reported by the subcontractor. Although
 perceptions of the principal contractor's SSR were not directly related to
 subcontractors' injury rates, they were a significant predictor of
 subcontractors' SSR, revealing an indirect link. The results suggest that
 supervisory personnel (e.g. foremen and leading hands) play an important
 role in shaping safety performance in subcontracted workgroups. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 813-825 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Occupational health and safety, organizational safety response, supervisor safety response, lost-time injuries, medical treatment injuries, 
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Author-Name: Shi Chao Fan 
Author-X-Name-First: Shi Chao 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fan 
Author-Name: Qi Ping Shen 
Author-X-Name-First: Qi Ping 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shen 
Author-Name: Xiaochun Luo 
Author-X-Name-First: Xiaochun 
Author-X-Name-Last: Luo 
Title: Group decision support systems in value management 
Abstract:
  Value management (VM) practitioners often encounter problems of lack of
 active participation and insufficient time and information in decision
 analysis. The use of a group decision support system (GDSS) is proposed to
 overcome the above problems by improving the efficiency and effectiveness
 of VM studies. In order to identify the critical success factors (CSFs)
 for implementing GDSS in VM studies, an experimental study was conducted
 to simulate the use of GDSS in VM studies, and then a questionnaire survey
 was conducted to collect the views of the participants. Factor analysis
 was used to explore the underlying critical success factors, and the
 results indicated that certain requirements must be met for the successful
 application of GDSS in VM studies. In particular, a VM team with an
 appropriate computer skills mix, and GDSS with good utility were believed
 to be the most significant underlying factors. Besides these, two other
 factors, system capabilities and experimental settings, should be also
 considered in order to achieve a successful application of GDSS in VM
 studies. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 827-838 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Value management, case-based reasoning, group decision support system, construction briefing, critical success factors, 
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Author-Name: Ahim Kim 
Author-X-Name-First: Ahim 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kim 
Author-Name: David Arditi 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Arditi 
Title: Performance of minority firms providing construction management services in the US transportation sector 
Abstract:
  The preferential selection of minority firms in federally assisted
 contracts, state contracts and large metropolitan contracts has been in
 effect in the US for the purpose of meeting affirmative action goals, but
 this practice has also raised questions about the quality of contract
 performance. A survey of 93 firms was conducted for a comparative
 investigation of the performance of minority vs. non-minority construction
 management (CM) firms. Minority CM firms include firms owned by ethnic
 minorities, disabled persons and women. An assessment model was developed
 following an extensive literature review on contemporary performance
 measurement tools. The model was converted into a survey that was
 administered to prequalified minority and non-minority firms that provided
 CM services in the transportation sector in the US. When a Mann-Whitney
 test was administered to the collected data regardless of firm size and
 age, it was found that non-minority CM firms outperformed minority CM
 firms. However, it was also found that minority CM firms were smaller and
 younger than non-minority CM firms. When 'large and old' minority and
 non-minority CM firms were compared, no significant differences were found
 in performance. But when 'small and young' minority and non-minority CM
 firms were compared, it was found that minority firms were outperformed by
 non-minority firms financially. It is concluded that 'small and young'
 minority firms particularly suffer from the liability created by smallness
 and newness. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 839-851 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Construction management services, minority firms, women-owned firms, equal opportunity, diversity, firm performance, 
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Author-Name: Tatsiana Haponava 
Author-X-Name-First: Tatsiana 
Author-X-Name-Last: Haponava 
Author-Name: Saad Al-Jibouri 
Author-X-Name-First: Saad 
Author-X-Name-Last: Al-Jibouri 
Title: Influence of process performance during the construction stage on achieving end-project goals 
Abstract:
  Within a project environment, good process performance can be seen as
 indicative of eventual success of achieving end-project goals. A model is
 proposed for identifying the links between process performance during
 construction and end-project goals. The model is developed using process
 mapping technique to identify a number of process-based key performance
 indicators (KPIs) designed for use in controlling process performance in
 the construction stage. These KPIs were then linked to generic project
 goals to measure the perceived degree of influence of process performance
 on the achievement of end-project goals. The strength of these links
 within the model was established through a number of in-depth interviews
 with respondents. Analysis of the results using methods of ranking and
 statistics has shown that some processes are perceived to have stronger
 relationships with the end-project goals than others. The proposed
 process-based KPIs hence offer an opportunity for control of the processes
 during the construction stage and eventually to influence the projects'
 outcomes. In addition to the management of project time and cost, the
 model provides a broader focus of control that includes other multiple
 aspects such as the management of interactions between internal and
 external stakeholders as well as of information and quality management. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 853-869 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Process performance, key performance indicators, construction stage, control, 
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Author-Name: Jasper Kremers 
Author-X-Name-First: Jasper 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kremers 
Author-Name: Bas Rietjens 
Author-X-Name-First: Bas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rietjens 
Author-Name: Hans Voordijk 
Author-X-Name-First: Hans 
Author-X-Name-Last: Voordijk 
Author-Name: Sirp De Boer 
Author-X-Name-First: Sirp 
Author-X-Name-Last: De Boer 
Title: Construction contracting and civil-military interaction 
Abstract:
  There is a need for improved insights into the contracting process for
 construction projects that the military contract out to civil contractors
 in the specific setting of civil-military interaction (CMI) in regions
 that are suffering from instability and armed conflict. The core questions
 are: what are the key criteria for contracting out CMI projects in
 out-of-area operations, and what contracting methods are appropriate?
 First, we discuss possible methods and key criteria for contracting out
 CMI projects. Following this, a case study based in the Uruzgan province
 of Afghanistan explores key criteria for contracting out CMI projects.
 Based on this case study, the following five CMI-related criteria have
 been identified: generating information on the civilian environment;
 contributing to building local capacity; process transparency; force
 acceptance and local participation; and contracting as a tool for
 stability. These criteria dominate more regular criteria such as cost and
 time. Some methods frequently used in developed economies, for example the
 open public tender procedure, seem less appropriate when contracting out
 CMI projects within a military mission. In CMI projects, contracting most
 closely resembles the multiple negotiated tender procedure. Future
 projects can use the identified range of methods and key criteria in
 designing an improved contracting process. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 871-883 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Contracting, tendering, Afghanistan, military mission, criteria, 
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Author-Name: Mark Dunlop Taylor 
Author-X-Name-First: Mark Dunlop 
Author-X-Name-Last: Taylor 
Title: A definition and valuation of the UK offsite construction sector 
Abstract:
  The offsite construction sector is now established as a significant
 contributor to the delivery of UK construction industry output. The exact
 value of this contribution is questionable and has been subject to
 substantial debate in recent literature. Existing offsite construction
 sector valuation methodologies have been based upon market research
 questionnaires and estimates of turnover and manufacturing output.
 Considerable attention has been given to the definition of the terms used
 to describe the various constituent technologies and manufacturing
 processes. However there has been limited reference to its size, sector
 classification, employment statistics and value added to the UK gross
 domestic output. A method is presented for the determination of the UK
 offsite construction sector gross output and value added. Historical data
 for the period 1998 to 2008 with growth forecasts up to 2013 are offered.
 A breakdown of the sector, examining the common standard industrial
 activity classification codes (SIC), the gross output and value added for
 each sub-sector is provided. The results show that there has been
 significant underestimation of the gross output and value added when
 compared to previous studies. An understanding of the broad and diverse
 nature of the offsite construction sector is provided with data that
 demonstrate an overview of the sector's historical performance. The data
 will assist government and industry in benchmarking, market research and
 forecasting the further growth and diffusion of offsite construction
 techniques. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 885-896 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Offsite construction, prefabrication, gross output, value added, 
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Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Agapiou 
Title: Labour Conditions for Construction: Decent Work, Building Cities and the Role of Local Authorities 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 897-898 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
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Author-Name: Richard Fellows 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fellows 
Title: Understanding Organisational Culture in the Construction Industry 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 898-900 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2010.498480 
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Author-Name: Per Erik Eriksson 
Author-X-Name-First: Per Erik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Eriksson 
Title: Partnering: what is it, when should it be used, and how should it be implemented? 
Abstract:
  The interest in construction partnering has increased during the last
 decade. Much research has, however, found that cooperation and its
 benefits are not easily obtained, partly due to a lack of understanding of
 the partnering concept and when and how to implement it. The aim is
 therefore to increase this understanding by investigating three research
 questions: (1) What is partnering? (2) When should partnering be used and
 to what extent? (3) How should partnering be implemented? A thorough
 literature review and four case studies are utilized to develop a
 definition of partnering and discuss when and how partnering should be
 implemented through cooperative procurement procedures. Partnering is
 defined as a cooperative governance form that is based on core and
 optional cooperative procurement procedures to such an extent that
 cooperation-based coopetition is facilitated. Mandatory core procedures
 are: soft parameters in bid evaluation, compensation form based on open
 books, and usage of the core collaborative tools start-up workshop, joint
 objectives, follow-up workshops, teambuilding, and conflict resolution
 techniques. Complementary optional procedures are: early involvement of
 contractors in concurrent engineering, limited bid invitation, joint
 selection and involvement of subcontractors in broad partnering teams,
 collaborative contractual clauses, incentives based on group performance,
 usage of complementary collaborative tools (e.g. partnering questionnaire,
 facilitator, joint risk management, joint project office, and joint IT
 tools), and increased focus on contractors' self-control. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 905-917 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Partnering, procurement, cooperation, governance, case study, 
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Author-Name: Maria Balatbat 
Author-X-Name-First: Maria 
Author-X-Name-Last: Balatbat 
Author-Name: Cho-yi Lin 
Author-X-Name-First: Cho-yi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lin 
Author-Name: David Carmichael 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Carmichael 
Title: Comparative performance of publicly listed construction companies: Australian evidence 
Abstract:
  Understanding the performance of publicly listed Australian construction
 companies, in comparison with other Australian listed companies, is vital
 to the construction sector's continuous access to capital from the public
 equity market. Evidence on the performance of construction companies that
 do business in building and/or civil infrastructure is presented and
 compared with the Australian All Ordinaries Index and a portfolio of
 publicly listed (blue chip) companies. Using fundamental analysis, a
 comprehensive assessment on a range of financial and performance
 indicators is provided (including share prices, equity valuation multiples
 and profitability ratios) over the 10-year period, 1998 to 2007. The
 results show that, apart from the period when the Goods and Services Tax
 was introduced in 2000, the performance of publicly listed Australian
 construction companies in most of the indicators assessed is comparable to
 the largest traded shares on the Australian Securities Exchange. The
 empirical evidence is encouraging and could potentially elicit interest
 and confidence for investors to invest in construction companies. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 919-932 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Financial ratios, company performance, market performance, 
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Author-Name: Yan Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Yan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Author-Name: Chunlu Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Chunlu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Title: Malmquist indices of total factor productivity changes in the Australian construction industry 
Abstract:
  Construction is an important industry and forms a vital part of national
 economics in the world. Factors affecting the productivity of the
 construction industry should be measured appropriately to reflect its
 development situation and economic performance. The Malmquist index method
 with a novel decomposition technique is employed to estimate the total
 factor productivity of the Australian construction industry during the
 period 1990-2007 and to analyse the factors affecting the technological
 change in the industry. Research results exemplified by two input
 variables and one output variable elaborate how construction technology,
 pure technical efficiency and scale economy take effect in the change of
 construction productivity. In addition, based on temporal and spatial
 comparisons, the analysis for construction productivities reveals their
 changes over time and across the country. Proposals and recommendations
 are expected to be beneficial for policy making and strategic decisions to
 improve the performance of the Australian construction industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 933-945 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Australia, construction industry, data analysis envelopment, Malmquist total factor productivity, 
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Author-Name: Yu-lin Huang 
Author-X-Name-First: Yu-lin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Huang 
Author-Name: Wei Lin 
Author-X-Name-First: Wei 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lin 
Title: Does debt structure matter? Estimating contractor default barrier by the down-and-out call option approach 
Abstract:
  The down-and-out call option approach was used to analyse contractor
 financial risk under shorter-term debt structures. The maximum likelihood
 method was applied to estimate contractor default barriers and
 probabilities implied by stock prices series and actual debt maturities
 calculated from historical debt data. Results indicate that the default
 barriers implied by shorter-term debt structures are higher than previous
 estimates using longer-term debt structures. Further regression analysis
 shows that implied barriers do not reflect the full effects of asset
 quality in ameliorating financial distress. Hence, the implied default
 barriers tend to be higher than the actual default barriers. When applying
 the DOC approach, if the implied barrier is not calibrated to reflect the
 borrower's asset quality, the barrier will tend to overestimate default
 probability. This has important implications on contractor financial risk
 monitoring, security pricing and short-term financial planning. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 947-958 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Financial risk, down-and-out call option, maximum likelihood method, regression analysis, financial planning, 
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Author-Name: Yat-Hung Chiang 
Author-X-Name-First: Yat-Hung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chiang 
Author-Name: Eddie Cheng 
Author-X-Name-First: Eddie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheng 
Title: Construction loans and industry development: the case of Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  Building contractors are generally small private firms. Bank loans are
 their major, if not only, source of external finance. However, building
 and construction loans represent a mere minuscule portion of all bank
 loans in Hong Kong, suggesting that contractors may have been neglected by
 banks. With the case of Hong Kong, this study examines the lack of supply
 and demand of construction finance, and the implications for industry
 competition and innovation. Contractors' perceptions were solicited
 through a questionnaire survey. Key issues identified were further
 explored in subsequent interviews. The results were then triangulated with
 secondary data. It is found that although contractors do not usually have
 enough assets to pledge as collateral, they generally do not need to
 borrow that much. The provision of interim payments has enabled them to
 work with small capital outlay. However, the interim payment mechanism has
 induced a low barrier to entry, which has helped perpetuate the vicious
 circle of labour intensiveness of building construction, exploitation of
 labour-only subcontracting, proliferation of small subcontractors and
 intense rivalry between firms. The findings conclude that contractors'
 limited access to finance generally and bank loans in particular has posed
 a major barrier to innovation and hence industry development. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 959-969 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Construction companies, finance, industry development, Hong Kong, 
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Author-Name: Timothy Jones 
Author-X-Name-First: Timothy 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jones 
Author-Name: Yongwei Shan 
Author-X-Name-First: Yongwei 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shan 
Author-Name: Paul Goodrum 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Goodrum 
Title: An investigation of corporate approaches to sustainability in the US engineering and construction industry 
Abstract:
  Sustainability involves focusing on a project's impact in three areas:
 (1) environmental; (2) economical; and (3) societal. In reality,
 companies' approaches in the three areas are not evenly distributed. A
 study of current trends in the US construction industry related to the
 emerging focus on sustainable construction will be of great value for the
 engineering and construction industry to recognize the differences in
 corporate approaches to sustainability, for the sake of team alignment. A
 random cross-section of 300 companies, consisting of 150 owner companies,
 75 contractor companies and 75 design firms representing a variety of
 industries, was selected from annual company data assembled by the weekly
 construction news publication Engineering News Record (ENR). To identify
 sustainability-related concepts within the context of these company
 documents, content analyses and chi-square statistical analyses were
 performed on the selected companies' publicly available annual reports and
 mission/vision/values statements. The primary objectives are to: (1)
 identify concepts of sustainability that are currently being emphasized
 within the US engineering and construction industry, possibly at the
 expense of other concepts; and (2) develop an understanding of the
 relationships between various company and industry groups related to the
 fundamental concepts of sustainable construction. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 971-983 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Sustainability, society, economic, environment, content analysis, 
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Author-Name: Jouko Lennart Lehtonen 
Author-X-Name-First: Jouko Lennart 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lehtonen 
Author-Name: Juhani Matti Kiiras 
Author-X-Name-First: Juhani Matti 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kiiras 
Title: Cost modelling in underpinning projects 
Abstract:
  Large refurbishment projects are characterized by highly varied costs
 from one project to another. In Finnish underpinning, only retrospective
 analysis of costs has been available for the owner's decision process. In
 order to develop tools for pre-tender cost estimating and for comparison
 of different design solutions and evaluation of tenders of the
 underpinning project, two different cost models have been developed for
 research. In both models developed, the minimum data required is the pile
 length. In the more detailed model, the assessment is based on the design
 solution, including known pile types and the load transfer classification.
 Both models are easy to use, and the percentage of explained variance is
 fairly good in the more detailed model. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 985-995 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Cost modelling, refurbishment, underpinning, 
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Author-Name: Paul Bowen 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bowen 
Author-Name: Keith Cattell 
Author-X-Name-First: Keith 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cattell 
Author-Name: Peter Edwards 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Edwards 
Author-Name: Jonathan Marks 
Author-X-Name-First: Jonathan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Marks 
Title: Perceptions of HIV/AIDS policies and treatment programmes by Western Cape construction firms 
Abstract:
  The HIV/AIDS pandemic poses a substantial long-term threat to economic
 development in South Africa. A questionnaire survey explored the
 perceptions of a sample of construction firms in the Western Cape
 regarding HIV/AIDS policy and treatment programmes. The findings show that
 there is no universal view about the long-term threat of HIV/AIDS. Most
 organizations have awareness policies in place but prevention and
 treatment policies are less common. Treatment programmes are the least
 implemented of all intervention services due to insufficient resource
 capacity, the potential stigmatization of infected persons, and low
 take-up rates. Despite an acknowledgement of the benefits flowing from
 mounting treatment programmes, doubt exists as to their financial
 viability. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 997-1006 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: HIV/AIDS, treatment programmes, construction organizations, South Africa, 
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Author-Name: Andrew Atkinson 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Atkinson 
Author-Name: Rebecca Westall 
Author-X-Name-First: Rebecca 
Author-X-Name-Last: Westall 
Title: The relationship between integrated design and construction and safety on construction projects 
Abstract:
  The occurrence of accidents and injuries continues to be a major problem
 in construction worldwide. Even though accident statistics have been
 improving in most markets there are significant areas requiring further
 attention. The extent of integrated working between designers and
 constructors may be an instrumental factor. A comparison is undertaken of
 the accident performance of 55 large construction projects in the UK, with
 varying levels of design/construction integration as represented by
 procurement path. Although a statistical relationship between high levels
 of integration and low levels of accidents was weak, a follow-up interview
 study provided strong support, suggesting that a lack of significance was
 related to the unreliability of the statistics available. The interview
 study also indicated reasons for this link. A key element in improved
 safety was seen to be better communications and a more positive
 relationship between designers and constructors. Further research into
 designing for safety for all procurement paths is recommended. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1007-1017 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Safety, accidents, integrated working, architectural design, 
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Author-Name: Lara Jaillon 
Author-X-Name-First: Lara 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jaillon 
Author-Name: Chi-Sun Poon 
Author-X-Name-First: Chi-Sun 
Author-X-Name-Last: Poon 
Title: Design issues of using prefabrication in Hong Kong building construction 
Abstract:
  Prefabrication techniques have been adopted for the last two decades in
 public housing projects in Hong Kong, but the use of prefabrication in the
 private sector was encouraged only after the implementation of the Joint
 Practices Notes which promote its use. Although previous studies
 acknowledge the environmental benefits of using prefabrication, only a few
 studies have addressed sustainable design concepts (closed-loop) in the
 adoption of precast construction. A questionnaire survey was administered
 to experienced Hong Kong construction professionals, and case studies of
 recently completed building projects were compiled to ascertain the use of
 prefabrication with reference to life cycle approach. The findings
 revealed that prefabrication, combined with modular design and standard
 components, saved time and construction/design costs, as buildings systems
 were used across projects. However, in some projects, specific site
 conditions restricted the use of similar prefabricated building systems
 across projects. Surprisingly only a few participants addressed life cycle
 design concepts such as design for deconstruction when adopting precast
 construction. Also, although it is common knowledge that flexible and
 demountable prefabricated building systems would result in efficient use
 of resources, their use is seldom practised in Hong Kong. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1025-1042 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Hong Kong, life cycle design, prefabrication, precast concrete, sustainable construction, 
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Author-Name: Sutapa Das 
Author-X-Name-First: Sutapa 
Author-X-Name-Last: Das 
Author-Name: M. Y. L. Chew 
Author-X-Name-First: M. Y. L. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chew 
Author-Name: Kim Leng Poh 
Author-X-Name-First: Kim Leng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Poh 
Title: Multi-criteria decision analysis in building maintainability using analytical hierarchy process 
Abstract:
  A building maintainability (BM) approach is the only plausible solution
 to balance a decreasing budget and increasing standards of modern
 commercial buildings. There is no decision-analysis framework for BM
 management while many objective and subjective parameters add to its
 complexity and hinder direct comparison of various building systems
 contributing to overall BM. A model was developed to compare nine major
 building systems, namely: basement, facade, wet area, roof, sanitary
 plumbing, HVAC, elevator, electrical and fire protection system.
 Analytical hierarchy process was chosen to address complex BM parameters.
 From a questionnaire survey and face-to-face interviews with 37 experts in
 facilities management, BM was found to depend on technical viability of
 services and business profile controlled by building height and location
 respectively. For various location-height combinations, individual sets of
 priorities were derived for each building system and the results were
 supported logically. HVAC was the highest contributor to BM followed by
 elevator and facade. The proposed generic method can be directly applied
 to both new and existing commercial buildings in Singapore and extended to
 other building types or climate. This precise but simple platform for
 multi-criteria decision analysis promises higher BM and economic returns
 for any commercial property. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1043-1056 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Analytical hierarchy process, building maintainability, commercial property, decision analysis, facilities management, 
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Author-Name: Liang Shan 
Author-X-Name-First: Liang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shan 
Author-Name: Michael Garvin 
Author-X-Name-First: Michael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Garvin 
Author-Name: Raman Kumar 
Author-X-Name-First: Raman 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar 
Title: Collar options to manage revenue risks in real toll public-private partnership transportation projects 
Abstract:
  The revenue risk is of great importance to ensure the success of a real
 toll public-private partnership (PPP) transportation project. Past
 research has proposed a revenue guarantee put option as an alternative way
 to quantify and potentially manage this risk. A practical, or commercial,
 limitation of this type of option is its requirement for an upfront
 premium payment, and a concessionaire is likely to shy away from
 additional monetary requirements. A collar option, which is a combination
 of a put and call option, not only overcomes this barrier but it also
 provides other benefits. Modifications to the basic collar's structure can
 redistribute downside losses and upside profits to fulfil stakeholders'
 needs and thus improve the effectiveness of risk management. The terms,
 applicability and limitations of a collar option are discussed, and a
 numerical example is developed to illustrate how to determine the strike
 prices of a collar option. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1057-1069 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Infrastructure, public-private partnerships, real options, revenue risk, risk management, 
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Author-Name: Fredrik Nordin 
Author-X-Name-First: Fredrik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nordin 
Author-Name: Christina Oberg 
Author-X-Name-First: Christina 
Author-X-Name-Last: Oberg 
Author-Name: Beata Kollberg 
Author-X-Name-First: Beata 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kollberg 
Author-Name: Tomas Nord 
Author-X-Name-First: Tomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nord 
Title: Building a new supply chain position: an exploratory study of companies in the timber housing industry 
Abstract:
  Innovation is an important source of growth for many companies. It is
 also challenging, as it may require that the companies build a new
 position in the supply chain. The literature is devoid of analysis of
 different ways to build such positions in the construction industry. The
 purpose here is to explore the challenges involved in implementing
 innovations that require companies to establish new positions in a
 construction supply chain. Three in-depth case studies in the Swedish
 timber housing industry illustrate different challenges that arise with
 the different modes of repositioning of organic growth, collaboration and
 acquisition, and with moving either backward or forward in the supply
 chain. Organic growth is a slow process that prevents companies from
 taking a first-mover advantage. Acquisitions can involve difficulties with
 exploiting acquired competences. Collaboration brings the risks of
 diversity of interests and transient solutions. Furthermore, and as shown
 in the cases studied, challenges are associated with pre-existing
 competencies and relationships, with technology-oriented companies facing
 customer-related difficulties and market-oriented companies mainly facing
 ones involving technological solutions. The construction industry's
 idiosyncrasies amplify these challenges, as its fragmentation makes it
 difficult to connect with external companies at new positions. Stronger
 ties with business partners are likely to enable construction companies to
 exploit more easily innovations that require repositioning in the supply
 chain. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1071-1083 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Innovation, supply chain management, case study, Sweden, 
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Author-Name: Helen Clare Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen Clare 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Author-Name: Valerie Francis 
Author-X-Name-First: Valerie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Francis 
Author-Name: Michelle Turner 
Author-X-Name-First: Michelle 
Author-X-Name-Last: Turner 
Title: The rhythms of project life: a longitudinal analysis of work hours and work-life experiences in construction 
Abstract:
  A diary data collection method was used to collect data from
 project-based construction workers in a large civil engineering
 construction project in Melbourne, Australia. Data capturing the number of
 hours worked, satisfaction with work-life balance and capacity to complete
 required tasks at work and at home were collected for 21 consecutive
 weeks. A strong correlation was found between hours worked each week and
 participants' work-life experiences. Data were subjected to time series
 modelling procedures and weekly work hours were found to significantly
 predict participants' capacity to complete tasks at work and at home, but
 not their satisfaction with work-life balance. The impact of work leading
 up to a major project milestone was found to increase the predictive
 capacity of the time series models, indicating that project events have a
 significant impact upon the work-life experiences of project-based
 workers. The period of intense work prior to the milestone (the opening of
 a new ramp on to an operating freeway) contributed significantly to an
 immediate reduction in capacity to complete tasks at home. Further time
 series modelling revealed that recovery opportunities associated with
 workers taking a short, temporary break from work can also contribute to
 improved work-life balance. It is proposed that construction organizations
 use the naturally fluctuating workloads implicit in project work to
 'build' recovery opportunities into project schedules. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1085-1098 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Work hours, work-family balance, diary studies, project work, 
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Author-Name: Helen Clare Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen Clare 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Author-Name: Tracy Cooke 
Author-X-Name-First: Tracy 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cooke 
Author-Name: Nick Blismas 
Author-X-Name-First: Nick 
Author-X-Name-Last: Blismas 
Title: Properties of group safety climate in construction: the development and evaluation of a typology 
Abstract:
  A safety climate survey was conducted in three Australian construction
 industry organizations. Workers' perceptions of their supervisors' safety
 response (SSR) and co-workers' safety response (CSR) were measured as
 facets of group safety climate. A two-dimensional schema was developed
 based upon the strength and the level of group safety climate. The
 resulting framework was used to position the 40 workgroups included in the
 sample within one of four group safety climate types. A non-parametric
 Kruskal Wallis test revealed that workgroups in which members share a
 strong consensus that co-workers should treat safety as a priority had a
 significantly lower injury frequency rate than other workgroups in the
 sample. While no significant differences between the injury frequency
 rates of workgroups positioned in the four safety climate types were found
 for the other facets of group safety climate, workgroups with strong and
 high (i.e. strongly supportive) safety climates related to supervisors'
 safety expectations and co-workers' actual safety behaviour reported
 injury frequency rates on average two-thirds the magnitude of the
 remaining workgroups in the sample. Although limited by the reliance on
 retrospective and insensitive measurement for the dependent variable (i.e.
 injury frequency rates), the research provides preliminary evidence for
 the importance of considering both the strength and level of group safety
 climates in the construction industry. Future research should seek to
 replicate and extend this research by examining the antecedents of group
 safety climate strength and level in the construction context. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1099-1112 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Group safety climate, supervisors' safety response, co-workers' safety response, climate strength, climate level, 
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Author-Name: Douglas Gransberg 
Author-X-Name-First: Douglas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gransberg 
Title: Life Cycle Costing for Engineers 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1113-1114 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2010.508500 
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Author-Name: Graeme Larsen 
Author-X-Name-First: Graeme 
Author-X-Name-Last: Larsen 
Title: Managing Construction Projects (2nd edition) 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1115-1116 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2010.513397 
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Author-Name: John Twyford 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Twyford 
Title: Building Law Encyclopaedia 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1117-1117 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2010.517775 
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Author-Name: David Alexander 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Alexander 
Title: Rebuilding after Disasters: From Emergency to Sustainability 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1117-1119 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2010.517776 
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Author-Name: Roine Leiringer 
Author-X-Name-First: Roine 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leiringer 
Author-Name: Jan Brochner 
Author-X-Name-First: Jan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Brochner 
Title: Editorial: service-led construction projects 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1123-1129 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2010.532591 
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Author-Name: Neil Alderman 
Author-X-Name-First: Neil 
Author-X-Name-Last: Alderman 
Author-Name: Chris Ivory 
Author-X-Name-First: Chris 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ivory 
Title: Service-led projects: understanding the meta-project context 
Abstract:
  The service-led project is driven by the demand for long-term service
 provision based on the output of a conventional capital good. The project
 management implications of the extended timeframe for such projects are
 considered and the added risks and uncertainties associated with planning
 for an unknown future business environment. Detailed case studies of three
 service-led engineering projects in the context of port facilities,
 high-speed trains and sludge treatment are examined. The findings indicate
 that service-led projects exist within the context of a meta-project that
 encompasses a consideration of critical activities beyond the normal remit
 of the project manager. Aligning project stakeholders around a vision for
 the meta-project becomes a key task in the successful management of the
 service-led project. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1131-1143 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Service-led projects, networks, integration, project management, meta-project vision, 
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Author-Name: Hans Lind 
Author-X-Name-First: Hans 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lind 
Author-Name: Lena Borg 
Author-X-Name-First: Lena 
Author-X-Name-Last: Borg 
Title: Service-led construction: is it really the future? 
Abstract:
  In recent years it has been argued that bundling construction with
 operation/maintenance can increase profits in the construction sector.
 This idea is critically evaluated using different theoretical frameworks
 and the main points are: innovative organizational models only lead to
 higher profits in the short run, unless the firm can reduce long-run
 competition. Many firms should however be able to bundle construction and
 maintenance. Several arguments have been put forward for the proposition
 that bundling is more efficient, but none of them are very strong.
 Knowledge about the construction phase is difficult to transfer also
 within firms, and it is not clear how a construction firm can build up
 knowledge of the long-run effects of different construction alternatives.
 A long-run contract for certain services is&#x2014;just as a construction
 contract&#x2014;difficult to write in a way that does not lead to
 surprises and future problems, so the gain from this perspective is not
 clear. The initiative for bundling came from the public sector; it was not
 an innovation from the private sector looking for higher profits. The
 motives for the public sector seem more related to financing and risk for
 cost overruns and delays. Taking over risk leads to higher profits, but
 this is just compensation for the risk and nothing more, if it is a
 competitive market. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1145-1153 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Service-led construction, bundling, PPP, PFI, 
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Author-Name: Jens Roehrich 
Author-X-Name-First: Jens 
Author-X-Name-Last: Roehrich 
Author-Name: Michael Lewis 
Author-X-Name-First: Michael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lewis 
Title: Towards a model of governance in complex (product-service) inter-organizational systems 
Abstract:
  Traditional business models coped with the complexity inherent in buying
 complex capital assets that will be operated and maintained over many
 years by a division of labour based on subsets of the value chain.
 Recently, customers in a wide range of sectors are not buying subcontract
 production or construction capacity but procuring business 'solutions'. As
 a result, inter-organizational interactions are changing in terms of their
 scale, scope and dynamic, requiring us to reconsider those mechanisms that
 coordinate inter-organizational behaviour. Correspondingly, a conceptual
 model is developed that explores how contractual and relational mechanisms
 interact across different levels of analysis and over time. Reflecting on
 the implications of the model highlights how contractual and relational
 governance mechanisms are distinct but inseparable parts of a governance
 continuum, involving multi-level interactions and transitions. Given that
 these interactions/transitions influence the behaviour of exchange
 partners and impact on the effectiveness of the overall governance mix,
 these (albeit conceptual) insights should be beneficial to academics,
 practitioners and policy makers involved in complex product-service
 systems. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1155-1164 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Product-service systems, inter-organizational governance, contracts, trust, complexity, 
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Author-Name: Andreas Hartmann 
Author-X-Name-First: Andreas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hartmann 
Author-Name: Andrew Davies 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Davies 
Author-Name: Lars Frederiksen 
Author-X-Name-First: Lars 
Author-X-Name-Last: Frederiksen 
Title: Learning to deliver service-enhanced public infrastructure: balancing contractual and relational capabilities 
Abstract:
  Public agencies in construction increasingly involve the private sector
 in the provision of various public goods and services. With the extension
 of private sector involvement, public agencies are confronted with the
 need to acquire new capabilities. The results of two comparative case
 studies from the UK and the Netherlands show that the level and focus of
 capability learning change over time. Public agencies follow different
 learning trajectories and need to address the dynamic character of the
 learning in order to successfully employ (a) contractual and (b)
 relational capabilities in their exchange relationships. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1165-1175 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Capability building, learning trajectory, public agency, 
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Author-Name: Mieke Hoezen 
Author-X-Name-First: Mieke 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hoezen 
Author-Name: John van Rutten 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: van Rutten 
Author-Name: Hans Voordijk 
Author-X-Name-First: Hans 
Author-X-Name-Last: Voordijk 
Author-Name: Geert Dewulf 
Author-X-Name-First: Geert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dewulf 
Title: Towards better customized service-led contracts through the competitive dialogue procedure 
Abstract:
  Recently, for the procurement of complex contracts the European
 Commission (EC) has developed the competitive dialogue (CD) procedure, a
 procurement system aimed at aligning the complex demands of principals
 with the possible solutions of contractors. The major question is how, in
 the practice of procuring service-led contracts by the CD procedure, will
 the dialogue conversations be affected by tension between the CD
 procedure's principles of transparency and confidentiality? A single case
 study of a large infrastructural project procured through the CD procedure
 has been conducted to find an answer to this question. It is concluded
 that the dialogue offered by the CD procedure in the Dutch Second Coen
 Tunnel project helped to align the complex demands with the several
 available solutions without harming the confidentiality principle or
 stimulating cherry picking. The procedure could be improved by the
 provision of standardized documents and actual, adequate and improved
 information about the project context. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1177-1186 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Contractor selection, infrastructure, procurement, 
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Author-Name: Ad Straub 
Author-X-Name-First: Ad 
Author-X-Name-Last: Straub 
Title: Competences of maintenance service suppliers servicing end-customers 
Abstract:
  Service-led construction projects imply major changes in methods and work
 processes for contractors and a need to reorganize the contracting
 company. A major change within a performance-based approach is that
 contractors act as maintenance-engineering consultants to clients and as
 service providers to end-customers. Offering new services demands
 additional resources, skills and competences of contractors. In
 performance-based maintenance partnerships contractors have the
 responsibility for the agreed performance of building components and
 clients' and end-customers' satisfaction during the entire contract period
 by handling planned and reactive maintenance. End-customers are
 particularly concerned with reactive or daily maintenance. Satisfaction is
 affected by the result of maintenance and especially the maintenance
 service delivery process. Maintenance contractors need knowledge about
 concepts such as whole-life costing, key performance indicators and
 service levels, and need communication and empathy skills, especially in
 dealing with end-customers. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1187-1195 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Competences, end-customers, maintenance, performance-based projects, service delivery, 
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Author-Name: Per Erik Eriksson 
Author-X-Name-First: Per Erik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Eriksson 
Title: Understanding the Construction Client 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1197-1198 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446191003702450 
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Author-Name: Scott Fernie 
Author-X-Name-First: Scott 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fernie 
Title: Clients Driving Innovation 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1198-1199 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2010.509401 
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Author-Name: Ahmed El-Sheikh 
Author-X-Name-First: Ahmed 
Author-X-Name-Last: El-Sheikh 
Author-Name: Stephen Pryke 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pryke 
Title: Network gaps and project success 
Abstract:
  Project success and client satisfaction are results of collaborative
 actions by project actors throughout the entire project life cycle. One
 principal factor in project success is the application of effective
 management tools. Gap analysis helps to achieve client satisfaction.
 However, gap analysis is unable to deal with the organic nature of
 information exchange between project actors. Social network analysis (SNA)
 enables the identification and analysis of information exchange and
 communication patterns in synergy with projects. Two case studies were
 carried out to identify gaps in the current linear project management
 approach. Gap analysis and SNA were used to analyse each project and to
 examine the research hypothesis on the use of SNA to identify network
 management gaps in projects. The gap analysis showed gaps of execution and
 conformance, which were confirmed by SNA. There was little evidence of
 project governance outside the project contractual arrangements during
 project execution. The current application approach of different
 management tools is limited in providing a whole-project view. The
 combined application of gap analysis and SNA can help practitioners to
 exceed client expectations. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1205-1217 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Client satisfaction, gap analysis, project management, social network analysis, 
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Author-Name: Patrick Zou 
Author-X-Name-First: Patrick 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zou 
Author-Name: Jie Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Jie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Title: Risk identification and assessment in subway projects: case study of Nanjing Subway Line 2 
Abstract:
  Underground subways are constructed in major cities across China to
 overcome the transportation problems in the urbanization process. The aim
 is to develop a comprehensive risk checklist associated with subway
 projects and a methodology to assess the risks at the early stage of a
 project. Based on the analysis of accidents that have happened in previous
 projects, a review of current literature and the results of interviews, a
 comprehensive risk checklist was developed, followed by proposing a risk
 analysis methodology using fuzzy analytical hierarchy process (AHP). Then
 the Nanjing Subway Line 2 project was analysed using the proposed risk
 checklist and fuzzy AHP method. The data were obtained through interviews
 and two rounds of questionnaire surveys with the personnel directly
 involved in the Nanjing Subway Line 2 project. The results of risk
 identification and assessment are presented and their managerial
 implications are discussed. The information presented here should be
 relevant to both academics and practitioners in the field of subway
 project management. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1219-1238 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Subway project, risk identification, risk checklist, risk assessment, fuzzy analytical hierarchy process, 
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Author-Name: Nakhon Kokkaew 
Author-X-Name-First: Nakhon 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kokkaew 
Author-Name: Nicola Chiara 
Author-X-Name-First: Nicola 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chiara 
Title: Modelling completion risk using stochastic critical path-envelope method: a BOT highway project application 
Abstract:
  In integrated project delivery methods such as build-operate-transfer
 (BOT), a thorough financial risk analysis model should incorporate
 completion risk analysis into operation risk analysis as the timing of
 financial events such as refinancing and debt servicing depend on the
 construction completion date. During construction, project managers always
 have opportunities to react to negative events and to take corrective
 actions whenever possible to recover late-running schedules. These
 opportunities to react are 'real options' embedded in the construction
 process. However, current models of completion risk analysis ignore this
 feature of project managers. A reliable construction completion risk model
 for project feasibility studies should capture a manager's option to react
 to unforeseen, negative events. A novel approach for modelling
 construction completion risk analysis is developed by combining stochastic
 critical path method with the envelope method (SCP-EM). The SCP-EM
 approach can model the option-like feature of management feedback
 reactions in a straightforward fashion. The proposed approach, if applied
 correctly during the project feasibility study stage, enhances the project
 finance risk model by helping analysts properly evaluate financial risk
 arising from completion delay. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1239-1254 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Monte Carlo simulation, build-operate-transfer, risk analysis, project scheduling, envelope method, 
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Author-Name: James Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: James 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Author-Name: S. Thomas Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: S. Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Title: Forecasting construction tender price index in Hong Kong using vector error correction model 
Abstract:
  Reliable short- to medium-term prediction of the tender price index (TPI)
 is crucial to construction stakeholders, and this has stimulated the
 interest of the research community to seek a more analytical method for
 TPI forecast. The purpose of this study is to establish an econometric
 model for accurately predicting the tender price movements based on a
 group of associated financial and macroeconomic variables. Applying
 Johansen's method for multivariate cointegration analysis, the tender
 price was found to be cointegrated with the gross domestic product,
 construction output and building cost. A vector error correction (VEC)
 model imposing the cointegration restriction was then developed for the
 purpose of forecasting. The model was verified against various diagnostic
 statistical criteria and compared with the Box-Jenkins and regression
 models. With a mean absolute percentage error for a three-year ahead
 forecast at 2.9% level, the developed VEC model outperforms the
 Box-Jenkins and regression models, and is proven to be efficient and
 reliable in forecasting the short- to medium-term tender price movements.
 The model can assist estimators to predict the TPI pattern in advance, and
 it can also help the public sector in planning for the construction
 workload to improve the stability of the construction market. Although the
 VEC model developed focuses on the Hong Kong construction market, the
 econometric technique can be applied to modelling other economic
 variables. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1255-1268 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Cost estimate, econometric modelling, tender price index, vector error correction model, forecast, 
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Author-Name: Yinggang Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Yinggang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Author-Name: Paul Goodrum 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Goodrum 
Author-Name: Carl Haas 
Author-X-Name-First: Carl 
Author-X-Name-Last: Haas 
Author-Name: Robert Glover 
Author-X-Name-First: Robert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Glover 
Author-Name: Sharam Vazari 
Author-X-Name-First: Sharam 
Author-X-Name-Last: Vazari 
Title: Analysis of the benefits and costs of construction craft training in the United States based on expert perceptions and industry data 
Abstract:
  The case for or against craft training in construction from the
 perspective of constructors, owners, governments, workers, and other
 stakeholders is not completely clear, despite several studies to date. The
 business case for investing in construction craft training is examined
 from the employer's perspective on a construction project. A survey of 93
 training directors and construction managers from throughout the US
 construction industry was used to collect quantitative estimates regarding
 craft training benefits and learning rates. Using these data, a benefit to
 cost ratio was calculated for a hypothetical typical industrial project
 (the CII model plant). According to the analyses, the estimated benefit to
 cost ratios range from 1.5:1 to 3.0:1. While these ratios are based on
 expert opinion, the results were triangulated with actual data from
 company training and project performance records as well as results from
 other research studies. The estimated benefit to cost ratios on the
 study's hypothetical industrial project are sensitive to the craft
 workers' employment duration, assuming that the training is provided by a
 single employer. Training durations are likely to be longer under a
 'community training' model in which firms collaborate to sponsor training
 and workers have greater opportunities to continue in their training
 programme as they move from firm to firm. Nevertheless, the results
 contribute to a growing body of evidence that an investment in craft
 training is economically attractive for an employer, even over a typical
 project life cycle. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1269-1285 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Workforce, labour, training, 
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Author-Name: Xiaoling Zhang 
Author-X-Name-First: Xiaoling 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Author-Name: Yuzhe Wu 
Author-X-Name-First: Yuzhe 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wu 
Author-Name: Kunhui Ye 
Author-X-Name-First: Kunhui 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ye 
Title: A regional construction R&D evaluation system for China 
Abstract:
  Expenditure on R&D in China's construction industry has been relatively
 low in comparison with many developed countries for a number of
 years&#x2014;a situation considered to be a major barrier to the
 industry's competitiveness in general and unsatisfactory as regards
 industry development of the 31 regions involved. A major problem with this
 is the lack of a sufficiently sophisticated method of objectively
 evaluating R&D activity in what are quite complex circumstances
 considering the size and regional differences that exist in this part of
 the world. A regional construction R&D evaluation system (RCRES) is
 presented, aimed at rectifying the situation. This is based on 12
 indicators drawn from the Chinese Government's R&D Inventory of Resources
 in consultation with a small group of experts in the field, and further
 factor analysed into three groups. From this, the required evaluation is
 obtained by a simple formula. Examination of the results provides a
 ranking list of the R&D performance of each of the 31 regions, indicating
 a general disproportion between coastal and inland regions and
 highlighting regions receiving special emphasis or currently lacking in
 development. The understanding on this is vital for the future of China's
 construction industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1287-1300 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: China, construction industry, factor analysis, research and development, 
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Author-Name: Najimu Saka 
Author-X-Name-First: Najimu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Saka 
Author-Name: John Lowe 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lowe 
Title: The impact of the petroleum sector on the output of the Nigerian construction sector 
Abstract:
  The petroleum sector plays an important role in the Nigerian economy, as
 it is the single largest revenue earner of the country and one of the
 largest contributors to the gross domestic product (GDP). This study
 estimated the impact of petroleum and gas revenue on the performance of
 the construction sector using a polynomial distributed lag model. We
 extracted data on the petroleum and gas sector (PGS), the GDP and
 construction sector output (CNS) for this study from the Central Bank of
 Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin. The analysis employed econometric
 methodology, which includes testing for stationarity and co-integration as
 well as estimating the distributed lag model. The result shows that the
 petroleum and gas revenue significantly affected construction output for
 three consecutive years starting from their year of occurrence. The study
 concluded that the PGS has a far-reaching impact on the growth and
 development of the construction sector. It therefore recommends supporting
 the channelling of funds from the petroleum sector into development of
 constructed facilities infrastructure. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1301-1312 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Construction sector, gross domestic product, econometrics, Nigeria, 
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Author-Name: Rebecca Jane Loudoun 
Author-X-Name-First: Rebecca 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jane Loudoun 
Title: Injuries sustained by young males in construction during day and night work 
Abstract:
  The increased participation of young workers in the construction industry
 is matched by a growing realization of the vulnerability of these workers
 in terms of occupational injury and disease. The impact of organizational
 issues on injury rates for young workers is examined. This is an
 under-researched area where physical and psychological development
 influences have traditionally dominated. Data from the Australian Bureau
 of Statistics on labour force participation and work hours and data from
 the Queensland Injury Surveillance Unit on patients presenting at hospital
 emergency departments were used to examine incidence and severity of
 injuries sustained by young workers in construction on different shifts.
 Analyses indicated a different pattern of injury for young workers and
 workers outside this age category. Young workers were consistently more
 likely to be injured than all other workers, and this injury rate ratio
 increased significantly on night shift, suggesting that injury prevention
 strategies should consider the temporal pattern of work for young workers
 in construction. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1313-1320 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Injury, labour markets, occupational health and safety, 
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Author-Name: Bee-Lan Oo 
Author-X-Name-First: Bee-Lan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Oo 
Author-Name: Derek Drew 
Author-X-Name-First: Derek 
Author-X-Name-Last: Drew 
Author-Name: Goran Runeson 
Author-X-Name-First: Goran 
Author-X-Name-Last: Runeson 
Title: Competitor analysis in construction bidding 
Abstract:
  Bidding strategies vary from contractor to contractor, each of which will
 have different degrees of sensitivity towards the factors affecting their
 bidding decisions. A competitor analysis using a linear mixed model is
 proposed for use by contractors as part of a more informed approach in
 identifying key competitors, and as a basis for formulating bidding
 strategies. The competitiveness between bids is examined according to: (i)
 project size, (ii) work sector; (iii) work nature; and (iv) number of
 bidders. The model was tested empirically by application to a bidding
 dataset obtained from a large Hong Kong contractor. Allowing for different
 degrees of sensitivity towards the four bidding variables across competing
 contractors (i.e. with the model parameters that varied across competing
 contractors), the results indicate that competitiveness in bidding of this
 contractor is generally greater than the majority of its competitors. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1321-1329 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
Keywords: Bidding, competitor analysis, competitiveness, 
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Author-Name: David Oloke 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Oloke 
Title: Developing a Safety and Health Program 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1331-1331 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2010.519780 
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Author-Name: John-Paris Pantouvakis 
Author-X-Name-First: John-Paris 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pantouvakis 
Title: Collaborative Construction Information Management 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1331-1333 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 28 
Year: 2010 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2010.518972 
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Author-Name: Titus Kivaa Mbiti 
Author-X-Name-First: Titus Kivaa 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mbiti 
Author-Name: Nick Blismas 
Author-X-Name-First: Nick 
Author-X-Name-Last: Blismas 
Author-Name: Ron Wakefield 
Author-X-Name-First: Ron 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wakefield 
Author-Name: Ric Lombardo 
Author-X-Name-First: Ric 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lombardo 
Title: System archetypes underlying the problematic behaviour of construction activity in Kenya 
Abstract:
  Construction activity in Kenya fluctuates excessively and grows very
 slowly. This feature causes adverse effects on the construction industry.
 When a drastic fall in construction activity occurs, the industry loses
 its production capacity; manpower moves to other industries in the country
 and abroad and many construction firms go bankrupt. During recovery, the
 shortage of contractors leads to increase in tender prices and sometimes
 poor quality work. These problems are best understood by modelling the
 construction industry as a system, because the systems approach to problem
 resolution involves an overarching study of the forces that give rise to
 the problems while simultaneously avoiding the distractions arising from
 excessive scrutiny of the problems themselves. In this paper, a system
 dynamics study of the construction industry of Kenya is presented. The
 system archetypes underlying the problematic behaviour of the industry are
 observed to be the balancing process with a delay phenomenon, coupled with
 the limits to growth phenomenon. It is recommended that (1) regulation of
 the response of the industry to changes in demand for its services; and
 (2) expansion of the construction market, could minimize fluctuations in
 construction activity and foster continual growth of the activity in
 Kenya. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 3-13 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Construction industry, construction output, system dynamics, system archetypes, Kenya, 
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Author-Name: Jin Wu 
Author-X-Name-First: Jin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wu 
Author-Name: Mohan Kumaraswamy 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kumaraswamy 
Author-Name: Gary Soo 
Author-X-Name-First: Gary 
Author-X-Name-Last: Soo 
Title: Dubious benefits from future exchange: an explanation of payment arrears from 'continuing clients' in Mainland China 
Abstract:
  Clients and contractors are frequently advised to adopt a collaborative
 attitude and approach in construction projects in general, with
 'continuing clients', i.e. clients with continuous large projects
 portfolios, expected to be in the forefront of such initiatives. Although
 such a governance approach has been argued to be beneficial in
 construction transactions, it is not uncommon to hear contractors
 complaining that clients do not fulfil their payment obligations. For
 example, in Mainland China, a large proportion of deliberate payment
 arrears are from 'continuing clients'. Gametric models are used in this
 research to show that three prerequisites are needed for inducing
 continuing clients to be cooperative. Empirical evidence from legislation
 and a questionnaire survey indicates that these preconditions are not
 fulfilled in Mainland China. Prevalent institutional arrangements,
 differentials in appreciation of the value of relationships, and opaque
 payment track records are found to contribute to continuing clients'
 deviation from the often advocated amicable approaches. Thus, transaction
 attributes seem to only suggest a theoretically optimal governance
 structure from the perspective of transaction costs, but other factors may
 also substantially influence parties' calculation and choice. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 15-23 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Payment arrears, opportunism, collaboration, transaction cost, game theory, 
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Author-Name: Weizhuo Lu 
Author-X-Name-First: Weizhuo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lu 
Author-Name: Thomas Olofsson 
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Olofsson 
Author-Name: Lars Stehn 
Author-X-Name-First: Lars 
Author-X-Name-Last: Stehn 
Title: A lean-agile model of homebuilders' production systems 
Abstract:
  A lean-agile model of homebuilders' production systems is proposed in
 this research. Value stream mapping is utilized to clarify the proposed
 lean-agile model, in which pull and Kanban are used to ensure smooth
 production upstream of the de-coupling point, while fluctuating market
 demands in terms of variety of homes and variability of volumes are
 managed by the agile process downstream of the de-coupling point. The
 de-coupling point is used to provide components to downstream agile
 process and shield upstream smooth production from market fluctuations. A
 simulation model is developed to evaluate and validate the effectiveness
 of the proposed lean-agile model. Simulation experiments show that the
 lean-agile model prevents the accumulation of high inventory levels and
 thus provides better customization opportunities for clients compared to
 even-flow-construction. It also provides a more stable process with
 shorter cycle times compared to sales-driven production. The proposed
 lean-agile model offers new possibilities for homebuilders to manage the
 balance between meeting fluctuating market demands and stabilizing the
 production system. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 25-35 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Agile, housing construction, lean, simulation, 
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Author-Name: Yan Chang 
Author-X-Name-First: Yan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chang 
Author-Name: Suzanne Wilkinson 
Author-X-Name-First: Suzanne 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wilkinson 
Author-Name: Regan Potangaroa 
Author-X-Name-First: Regan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Potangaroa 
Author-Name: Erica Seville 
Author-X-Name-First: Erica 
Author-X-Name-Last: Seville 
Title: Identifying factors affecting resource availability for post-disaster reconstruction: a case study in China 
Abstract:
  The availability of resources allows for the rapid and cost-effective
 delivery of a construction project. For rebuilding programmes after a
 disaster, the need for better understanding of factors affecting resource
 availability and their potential impacts on resourcing outcomes can be of
 crucial importance to effective reconstruction performance. Drawing on an
 empirical survey in China following the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, the
 critical factors affecting resource availability for post-quake
 reconstruction of housing are identified. Resource availability in a
 post-disaster situation is not only associated with (1) project-related
 factors such as quantity of resources required, project schedule, project
 resourcing plan, and resource procurement lead time; and (2) factors
 related to the reconstruction practitioners, including competency of
 resourcing manager and qualification of contractor; but is also related to
 (3) factors external to reconstruction projects including legislation and
 policy, general economic environment, and resource transportation cost and
 method. To address these factors, a multi-sector approach is needed for
 reconstruction decision makers and practitioners. A planned procurement
 strategy in the implementing contractors, a range of training initiatives
 for small and medium businesses, along with augmented regulatory, economic
 and transport infrastructure systems are likely to improve resource
 availability for post-disaster rebuilding projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 37-48 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Disasters, post-disaster reconstruction, resource availability, construction projects, China, 
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Author-Name: Abdul-Rashid Abdul-Aziz 
Author-X-Name-First: Abdul-Rashid 
Author-X-Name-Last: Abdul-Aziz 
Author-Name: David Pengiran Ngau 
Author-X-Name-First: David Pengiran 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ngau 
Author-Name: Yoke Mui Lim 
Author-X-Name-First: Yoke Mui 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lim 
Author-Name: Azlan Raofuddin Nuruddin 
Author-X-Name-First: Azlan Raofuddin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nuruddin 
Title: Internationalization of Malaysian quantity surveying firms: exploring the best fit models 
Abstract:
  The internationalization of services has been largely under-researched,
 more so in respect of developing countries. In light of this, the various
 models on firm internationalization were tested to determine which of them
 best fits the internationalization of Malaysian quantity surveying (QS)
 firms. The models were a combination of the old and more recent. In doing
 so, the 'what', 'where', 'how', 'which' and 'why' of the subject matter
 were addressed. Data were collected using the mixed method, combining a
 postal questionnaire survey, follow-up interviews and secondary data. The
 findings point to certain models (i.e. liability of foreignness concept,
 network theory, internalization theory and international entrepreneurship)
 having a good fit with the subject matter in comparison to others (i.e.
 resource-based theory, eclectic paradigm, stage growth theory and 'born
 global'). Based on the findings and in view of Malaysia's impending
 liberalization of services by 2012, certain recommendations are made for
 those firms that are still insular in orientation, notably the necessity
 for top management to have the internationalization drive and business
 networks they should leverage on. Malaysia's export promotion agencies
 must also have targeted efforts to increase the export of QS services. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 49-58 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: International business, models, quantity surveying, Malaysia, 
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Author-Name: Seli-super-&#x2d9;n Gundes 
Author-X-Name-First: Seli-super-&#x2d9;n 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gundes 
Title: Exploring the dynamics of the Turkish construction industry using input-output analysis 
Abstract:
  Construction is commonly regarded as an important industry in economic
 policy making owing to its strong interactions with other sectors in the
 economy. Using six national input-output (IO) tables compiled to date and
 economic data for the period between 1969 and 2006, the behaviour of the
 Turkish construction sector and its relationships to investment, income
 and to other sectors in the economy are examined. Analysis reveals that
 the construction industry is losing its propulsive role and that it tends
 to exaggerate the fluctuations of the economy. The examination of lead and
 lag times between changes in GNP, construction activity and investments
 show that public sector spending cuts, in particular, have significant
 effects on the amplitude and the timing of slumps of the industry. The
 analysis of linkage indicators indicates that for the whole period under
 consideration the construction industry has high linkages with only one
 other industry. Thus the 'leading' role it plays in the economy is
 questioned. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 59-68 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Construction sector, input-output analysis, backward linkage, forward linkage, Turkey, 
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Author-Name: Derek Thomson 
Author-X-Name-First: Derek 
Author-X-Name-Last: Thomson 
Title: A pilot study of client complexity, emergent requirements and stakeholder perceptions of project success 
Abstract:
  Construction industry reliance on performance metrics fixed at the
 project outset is being superseded by increasing use of emergent client
 judgments to characterize success. Clients may still consider a project
 that fails to meet formalized time, cost and performance goals successful
 if it satisfies emergent requirements not understood during initial
 briefing. Construction practitioners do not routinely recognize that
 client awareness of requirements improves as projects progress. Internal
 conflict among the client stakeholders and their reflections on the
 emerging project solution help client stakeholders to better understand
 their needs. Dissatisfaction results when these emergent requirements are
 not acknowledged. The need for practitioners to recognize and respond to
 these issues is explored by a paradigmatic case study of an office
 relocation and refurbishment project. The role of the 'project sponsor' as
 a synthesizer of client requirements and reflections on the emerging
 solution was observed to be subverted by stakeholders in a client body who
 found their emergent requirements were not acknowledged by construction
 practitioners. By characterizing the harmful effect of pluralistic client
 complexity and emergent requirements on perceptions of project success,
 the rationale for a revised project sponsor role to better address these
 influences on perceptions of project success is contributed. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 69-82 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Case study, client requirements, complexity, project sponsor, stakeholder, 
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Author-Name: Andrew Brown 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Brown 
Author-Name: Florence Phua 
Author-X-Name-First: Florence 
Author-X-Name-Last: Phua 
Title: Subjectively construed identities and discourse: towards a research agenda for construction management 
Abstract:
  Identity issues are under-explored in construction management. We provide
 a brief introduction to the organization studies literature on
 subjectively construed identities, focusing on discourse, agency,
 relations of power and identity work. The construction management
 literature is investigated in order to examine identity concerns as they
 relate to construction managers centred on (1) professionalism; (2)
 ethics; (3) relational aspects of self-identity; (4) competence, knowledge
 and tools; and (5) national culture. Identity, we argue, is a key
 performance issue, and needs to be accounted for in explanations of the
 success and failure of projects. Our overriding concern is to raise
 identity issues in order to demonstrate their importance to researchers in
 construction management and to spark debate. The purpose of this work is
 not to provide answers or to propose prescriptive models, but to explore
 ideas, raise awareness and to generate questions for further programmatic
 research. To this end, we promote empirical work and theorizing by
 outlining elements of a research agenda which argues that 'identity' is a
 potentially generative theme for scholars in construction management. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 83-95 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Identity, discourse, construction manager, performance, research agenda, 
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Author-Name: Onur Dursun 
Author-X-Name-First: Onur 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dursun 
Author-Name: Christian Stoy 
Author-X-Name-First: Christian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Stoy 
Title: Time-cost relationship of building projects: statistical adequacy of categorization with respect to project location 
Abstract:
  Construction duration is one of the key elements to determine the success
 of a project. Several models have been developed to provide precise
 predictions of construction duration. The datasets in previous studies
 comprise observations from particular countries. This precludes
 examination of the role of project location at the country level for
 modelling construction duration. The aim, therefore, is to test the
 statistical adequacy of categorizing projects with respect to their
 locations for modelling construction duration. A formal procedure to
 evaluate the adequacy of categorizing observations is also presented. It
 is intended to contribute to the epistemology of modelling construction
 duration. The dataset was generated from a global client. It contains
 information on 246 projects from 25 different countries. This creates a
 categorical variable for location. Bromilow's time-cost model is chosen to
 assess the adequacy of this categorization. A full model with indicator
 and interaction variables is compared to a restricted one. Parameter
 estimation was performed according to the ordinary least squares method.
 F-statistics are calculated and the probability of the value is
 significant. The results show that two distinct groups with substantial
 changes in model parameters exist in the dataset. It is also noted that
 conclusions are valid over the selected population. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 97-106 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Bromilow's time-cost model, categorization, project location, F-ratio, 
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Author-Name: Anne Landin 
Author-X-Name-First: Anne 
Author-X-Name-Last: Landin 
Title: Construction Stakeholder Management 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 107-107 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2010.529923 
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Author-Name: Yu-Hsiu Hung 
Author-X-Name-First: Yu-Hsiu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hung 
Author-Name: Tonya Smith-Jackson 
Author-X-Name-First: Tonya 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smith-Jackson 
Author-Name: Woodrow Winchester 
Author-X-Name-First: Woodrow 
Author-X-Name-Last: Winchester 
Title: Use of attitude congruence to identify safety interventions for small residential builders 
Abstract:
  The construction industry has experienced high numbers of occupational
 injuries and fatalities over the years. To address this issue, differences
 in safety attitudes and behaviours were explored among construction
 workers, first-line supervisors, and project managers in small residential
 construction companies with respect to recommendations for safety
 interventions. A triangulation design consisting of observation
 (shadowing), subjective quantitative (questionnaire), and subjective
 qualitative (interview) methods was used to obtain different but
 complementary data on the same safety challenges. Shadowing was utilized
 to explore onsite safety problems and/or risky behaviours resulting from
 safety attitudinal discrepancies among the three groups. Questionnaires
 were administered to identify salient themes for the observed practices.
 Semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore the causes of the
 observed safety problems. Results revealed that first-line supervisors did
 not enforce safety rules strictly or consistently, and that significant
 differences in safety attitudes and risk perceptions were observed among
 the three groups. Results also support a tendency among subcontractors to
 practise risky behaviours, even though they generally articulated a desire
 to avoid injuries. The recommended interventions include holding regular
 safety meetings between managers and workers, implementing informal
 training to supplement formal training, and closely examining and
 reviewing the appropriateness of health and safety policies. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 113-130 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Safety, small business, 
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Author-Name: Melissa Teo 
Author-X-Name-First: Melissa 
Author-X-Name-Last: Teo 
Author-Name: Martin Loosemore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Title: Community-based protest against construction projects: a case study of movement continuity 
Abstract:
  Community-based activism against proposed construction projects is
 growing. Many protests are poorly managed and escalate into long-term and
 sometimes acrimonious disputes which damage communities, firms and the
 construction industry as a whole. Using a thematic storytelling approach
 which draws on ethnographic method, within a single case study framework,
 new insights into the social forces that shape and sustain community-based
 protest against construction projects are provided. A conceptual model of
 protest movement continuity is presented which highlights the factors that
 sustain protest continuity over time. The model illustrates how social
 contagion leads to common community perceptions of development risk and
 opportunity, to a positive internalization of collective values and
 identity, to a strategic utilization of social capital and an awareness of
 the need to manage the emotional dynamics of protest through mechanisms
 such as symbolic artefacts. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 131-144 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Protest, construction project, community relations, contagion, social networks, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2010.535545 
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Author-Name: Jing Yang 
Author-X-Name-First: Jing 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yang 
Author-Name: Geoffrey Qiping Shen 
Author-X-Name-First: Geoffrey Qiping 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shen 
Author-Name: Lynda Bourne 
Author-X-Name-First: Lynda 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bourne 
Author-Name: Christabel Man-Fong Ho 
Author-X-Name-First: Christabel Man-Fong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ho 
Author-Name: Xiaolong Xue 
Author-X-Name-First: Xiaolong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Xue 
Title: A typology of operational approaches for stakeholder analysis and engagement 
Abstract:
  Stakeholder analysis and engagement are the main tasks in stakeholder
 management. To identify operational approaches for stakeholder analysis
 and engagement, six interviews and a questionnaire survey were conducted
 in Hong Kong, and an additional 15 interviews were held in Australia. The
 main finding is a typology of practical approaches for practitioners in
 construction. A total of 30 approaches are comprised in the typology, and
 they are classified by application. To test the usefulness of the
 typology, action research is applied to two real-life projects in
 Australia. The implication is that the selection of the approaches is an
 art and a contingency approach as well, requiring practitioners'
 judgments. Each approach has its strengths and limitations, so the most
 appropriate way for effective stakeholder management is to use a
 combination of elements from each approach as circumstances dictate. This
 study can serve as a reference for the systematic consideration of the
 project management team about the operational approaches for stakeholder
 management in construction projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 145-162 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Stakeholder analysis, stakeholder engagement, contingency, 
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Author-Name: Yong-Woo Kim 
Author-X-Name-First: Yong-Woo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kim 
Author-Name: Sang-Chul Kim 
Author-X-Name-First: Sang-Chul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kim 
Title: Cost analysis of information technology-assisted quality inspection using activity-based costing 
Abstract:
  One of the critical factors in quality control is the efficient
 management of quality field inspections. A method was developed to assess
 the cost impact of process improvements in construction jobsite
 management. Through the development of a prototype quality inspection
 system together with project database and mobile technology, the
 efficiency of a quality inspection system as a pilot study is examined. A
 time-driven activity-based costing (ABC) is used in evaluating the
 quantifying process costs attributable to the implementation of a new
 field inspection system. Inspection costs were reduced when the current
 inspection process is replaced by a new inspection prototype process using
 a project database and mobile technology. The cost analysis results also
 show that a new approach (1) identifies the inspection activities before
 and after the re-engineering process; (2) computes the cost driver rate
 before and after the re-engineering process; and (3) enables the
 performance of the scenario analysis by manipulating the volume of cost
 drivers under different scenarios. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 163-172 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Activity-based costing, cost analysis, personal digital assistant, quality inspection, 
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Author-Name: Anita Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Anita 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Author-Name: Richard Fellows 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fellows 
Author-Name: Martin Tuuli 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tuuli 
Title: The role of corporate citizenship values in promoting corporate social performance: towards a conceptual model and a research agenda 
Abstract:
  Performance of corporations, under the stakeholder approach, is not
 measured in financial terms only; modern corporations have significant
 responsibilities beyond those to their shareholders. A value-laden concept
 such as sustainable construction, which emerges from a multi-stakeholder
 perspective, involves participation of the whole supply chain and
 incorporates the notion of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Creating
 sustainable habitats has societal as well as economic implications. While
 the UK government's Department of Trade and Industry is promoting CSR as a
 business contribution to sustainable development, many have argued that
 corporate citizenship takes shape at the point of government failure in
 the facilitation of citizen's rights. Recent research demonstrates varying
 degrees of corporate social performance (CSP) in different sectors and
 there are differing relationships between CSP and innovation in the real
 estate and construction sectors. A conceptual model linking corporate
 citizenship values (CCV) and CSP through corporate behaviour (BCORP) from
 a CSR and stakeholder theory perspective is developed. The proposed model
 presents avenues for future research and represents a significant first
 step towards modelling the important link between CCV and CSP. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 173-183 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Corporate social performance, corporate social responsibility, stakeholder theory, 
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Author-Name: Mark John Gannon 
Author-X-Name-First: Mark John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gannon 
Author-Name: Nigel John Smith 
Author-X-Name-First: Nigel John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smith 
Title: An effective outline business case to facilitate successful decision-making 
Abstract:
  Historically the public sector's outline business case for Light Rapid
 Transit/Metro public-private partnership projects delivered in the United
 Kingdom has frequently failed to address the project affordability
 decision. As a consequence the business cases have had to be reworked,
 redeveloped or have required the project to be revoked, in each case
 wasting significant amounts of public and private sector time and money.
 The development and testing of an effective outline business case to
 facilitate successful project affordability decision-making for PPP
 projects is described. A mixed methods research approach was adopted
 utilizing a case study research methodology, interviews with PPP experts
 to identify business case critical success factors and application of the
 analytical hierarchical process to assess their effectiveness. The Delphi
 technique was used to verify and validate the effectiveness of the outline
 business case. The findings demonstrated that the success of the outline
 business case in practice relies on three critical success factors: the
 degree of political support, achieving a balance between political PPP
 ideology and the market's acceptance of the contractual model and the
 level of transparency and commitment from suppliers. These factors are
 major uncertainties, are difficult to represent accurately within the
 business case and signify a major constraint to the sponsor forecasting
 the project's affordability. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 185-197 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Public-private partnership, business case, project affordability, project decision-making, analytical hierarchical process, 
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Author-Name: Alexander Styhre 
Author-X-Name-First: Alexander 
Author-X-Name-Last: Styhre 
Title: In the circuit of credibility: construction workers and the norms of 'a good job' 
Abstract:
  In the contemporary managerial regime, managerial control is increasingly
 being maintained through indirect forms of control, centring on identities
 and ideologies and instituting the co-workers as enterprising,
 self-regulating subjects. The construction industry has, over time,
 managed to maintain a craft tradition whereby individual skills rather
 than engineered work routines have been favoured, resulting in management
 control largely having been decentralized to work teams. A study of
 construction work at three sites suggests that managerial control is
 embedded in collectively enacted norms concerning what constitutes 'good
 work'. The capacity to perform in accordance with such norms is translated
 into credibility, a reputation for being capable of adhering to the norms
 of good work. The construction industry and onsite construction work thus
 operate on the basis of an 'economy of reputation' or a 'circuit of
 credibility', prescribing what constitutes adequate performance and
 imposing sanctions on underachieving individuals or companies. Such norms
 and circuits of credibility serve to protect the role and status of
 construction workers and to maintain jurisdiction over fields of
 expertise, but they may also have a conservating effect on the industry,
 being severely criticized in terms of failing to bring about innovations
 and lower production costs. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 199-209 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Norms, credibility, reputation, management control, 
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Author-Name: Elisabeth Campagnac 
Author-X-Name-First: Elisabeth 
Author-X-Name-Last: Campagnac 
Title: Governance and Knowledge Management for Public Private Partnerships 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 211-213 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
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Author-Name: Denise Gravitt 
Author-X-Name-First: Denise 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gravitt 
Title: Location-Based Management for Construction: Planning, Scheduling and Control 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 215-215 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2010.542469 
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Author-Name: Rodger Edwards 
Author-X-Name-First: Rodger 
Author-X-Name-Last: Edwards 
Title: Intelligent Buildings and Building Automation 
Abstract:
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 216-217 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2010.542470 
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Author-Name: Venny Chandra 
Author-X-Name-First: Venny 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chandra 
Author-Name: Martin Loosemore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Title: Communicating about organizational culture in the briefing process: case study of a hospital project 
Abstract:
  A new hospital building represents a rare opportunity to align the
 physical environment of healthcare with contemporary healthcare needs and
 models of healthcare delivery to help ensure optimal health outcomes. The
 effectiveness of interaction between project stakeholders from the
 hospital and design teams during the briefing process of any hospital
 project is critical in ensuring this alignment occurs. Therefore it is
 important to explore the process of knowledge sharing during this project
 briefing stage. Using thematic content analysis to explore communication
 exchanges between these project stakeholders, we show that knowledge
 exchanged during the briefing process is acquired not only explicitly but
 implicitly through social processes whereby participants attempt to
 socially construct a common understanding of the project. In particular,
 the importance of constructive conflict in driving this process is
 critical. This has implications for health planners, project managers,
 facilities managers and health professions engaged in the briefing process
 of hospital projects. In particular, it highlights the importance of
 providing the correct environment and enough time for culturally conducive
 social interaction and knowledge sharing to occur between the many
 stakeholders involved. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 223-231 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Hospitals, briefing, culture, conflict, knowledge, stakeholders, facilities management, 
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Author-Name: Heng Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Heng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Author-Name: H. L. Guo 
Author-X-Name-First: H. L. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Guo 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Author-Name: Ting Huang 
Author-X-Name-First: Ting 
Author-X-Name-Last: Huang 
Author-Name: K. Y. N. Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: K. Y. N. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Author-Name: Greg Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Greg 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Title: Rethinking prefabricated construction management using the VP-based IKEA model in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  Prefabricated construction is regarded by many as an effective and
 efficient approach to improving construction processes and productivity,
 ensuring construction quality and reducing time and cost in the
 construction industry. However, many problems occur with this approach in
 practice, including higher risk levels and cost or time overruns. In order
 to solve such problems, it is proposed that the IKEA model of the
 manufacturing industry and VP technology are introduced into a
 prefabricated construction process. The concept of the IKEA model is
 identified in detail and VP technology is briefly introduced. In
 conjunction with VP technology, the applications of the IKEA model are
 presented in detail, i.e. design optimization, production optimization and
 installation optimization. Furthermore, through a case study of a
 prefabricated hotel project in Hong Kong, it is shown that the VP-based
 IKEA model can improve the efficiency and safety of prefabricated
 construction as well as reducing cost and time. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 233-245 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Prefabricated construction, IKEA model, Virtual Prototyping, design optimization, construction optimization, 
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Author-Name: Abu Naser Chowdhury 
Author-X-Name-First: Abu Naser 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chowdhury 
Author-Name: Po-Han Chen 
Author-X-Name-First: Po-Han 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen 
Author-Name: Robert Tiong 
Author-X-Name-First: Robert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tiong 
Title: Analysing the structure of public-private partnership projects using network theory 
Abstract:
  In public-private partnership projects (PPP), the relationships between
 the participants are established through a variety of contractual
 agreements between financiers, government, contractors, operators and
 customers. Raising funds, linking various participants legally and
 financially, ensuring supply, and producing and marketing products depend
 on well-established financial and legal structures of PPP. Though numerous
 research studies have been conducted to establish and justify the
 structure of PPP projects based on contractual agreements between
 participating stakeholders and on existing legal frameworks of a host
 country, there are still questions left unanswered. Examples are: What are
 the factors that influence the structuring of PPP? Who are the key
 stakeholders? And what are the roles of participating partners in a PPP
 project? However, not much work has been done. Application of network
 theory can help fill these gaps and identify and distinguish potential
 stakeholders in PPP affiliation and can effectively contribute to an
 in-depth analysis of the relationships between participating partners. The
 analysis can identify important features like core-peripheral
 stakeholder(s), influential intermediary participants and their
 interdependence, and influences of a PPP structure on its substantive
 outcome. With the introduction of the network theory, a more thorough
 analysis of PPP structures can be achieved which may provide valuable
 information to project sponsors as well as legal and financial advisers. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 247-260 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Public-private partnership, structure, network, stakeholder, Pakistan, 
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Author-Name: S. Z. S. Tabish 
Author-X-Name-First: S. Z. S. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tabish 
Author-Name: Kumar Neeraj Jha 
Author-X-Name-First: Kumar Neeraj 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jha 
Title: Analyses and evaluation of irregularities in public procurement in India 
Abstract:
  Public procurement is prone to corruption, which in the global
 construction market alone accounts for an estimated US$340 billion per
 year. There is a growing need for procurement systems to be able to fight
 corruption and improve the effectiveness, efficiency, fairness and
 transparency of public procurement. A comprehensive list of irregularities
 in public procurement is derived from irregularities observed during
 technical vigilance inspections by experts and reported cases. The
 research involved a questionnaire survey, Delphi method and an empirical
 investigation of the dynamics of irregular practices in public
 procurement. The survey revealed the top 15 most frequent irregularities.
 The irregularities have been classified under five categories:
 transparency, professional standards, fairness, contract monitoring and
 regulation and procedural irregularities. The ranking of these categories
 reveals that transparency is the key factor requiring prime attention. The
 other categories are of nearly equal importance. A framework for good
 procurement is developed and actions proposed under five categories to
 curb corruption in public procurement. The framework and the
 irregularities can be related systematically to various aspects of
 combating corruption, and hence should fulfil the urgent need of
 policy-makers, professional staff, regulators and consumers. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 261-274 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Corruption, India, irregularities, public sector procurement, 
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Author-Name: Samuel Laryea 
Author-X-Name-First: Samuel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Laryea 
Title: Quality of tender documents: case studies from the UK 
Abstract:
  Tendering is one of the stages in construction procurement that requires
 extensive information and documents exchange. However, tender documents
 are not always clear in practice. The aim of this study was to ascertain
 the clarity and adequacy of tender documents used in practice. Access was
 negotiated into two UK construction firms and the whole tender process for
 two projects was shadowed for six to seven weeks in each firm using an
 ethnographic approach. A significant amount of tender queries, amendments
 and addenda were recorded. This showed that quality of tender
 documentation is still a problem in construction despite the existence of
 Co-ordinated Project Information (1987) and British Standard 1192 (1984,
 1990, 2007) that are meant to help in producing clear and consistent
 project information. Poor quality tender documents are a source of
 inaccurate estimates, claims and disputes on contracts. Six
 recommendations are presented to help in improving the quality of tender
 documentation. Further research is needed into the recommendations to help
 improve the quality of tender documents, perhaps in conjunction with an
 industry-wide investigation into the level of incorporation of CPI
 principles in practice. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 275-286 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Case study, contractor, tender documentation, tendering, UK, 
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Author-Name: Jasper Mbachu 
Author-X-Name-First: Jasper 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mbachu 
Author-Name: Marcel Frei 
Author-X-Name-First: Marcel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Frei 
Title: Diagnosing the strategic health of an organization from SWOT analysis results: case study of the Australasian cost management profession 
Abstract:
  To achieve strategic goals and success in the long term, every
 organization needs to be in a good state of health. It is argued that the
 strategic health of an organization depends on how the key strengths are
 leveraged to exploit prime opportunities, while at the same time, minimize
 exposure of the critical weaknesses to the serious threats in the external
 environment. Based on a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses,
 opportunities and threats), the Strategic Health Index (SHI) was developed
 as a conceptual tool for diagnosing the strategic health of an
 organization. Application of the developed model was demonstrated in the
 assessment of the strategic health status of the Australasian cost
 management profession using analysed feedback from a convenience sample of
 15 senior cost managers in Australia and New Zealand. Results show that
 expertise in procurement and cost consultancy was the key strength most
 leveraged to exploit identified opportunities, while lack of flexibility
 and versatility of service was the key weakness exposing the profession
 the most to the identified threats. Based on the SHI values, the overall
 strategic health of the cost management profession was diagnosed to be
 positive, in spite of its key weaknesses and threats. While these results
 specifically relate to cost managers, application of the model is highly
 recommended for use by business managers and others interested in
 assessing the long-term health and survival of their organizations. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 287-303 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Cost engineering, organizational analysis, strategic analysis, strategic management, strategic planning, SWOT analysis, 
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Author-Name: Yongwei Shan 
Author-X-Name-First: Yongwei 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shan 
Author-Name: Paul Goodrum 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Goodrum 
Author-Name: Dong Zhai 
Author-X-Name-First: Dong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhai 
Author-Name: Carl Haas 
Author-X-Name-First: Carl 
Author-X-Name-Last: Haas 
Author-Name: Carlos Caldas 
Author-X-Name-First: Carlos 
Author-X-Name-Last: Caldas 
Title: The impact of management practices on mechanical construction productivity 
Abstract:
  Over recent decades, sporadic advancements in machinery and construction
 materials have to some extent increased construction productivity in the
 United States. However, there is evidence that additional productivity
 improvement opportunities exist. One way to improve direct work rates and
 likewise the potential to increase construction craft productivity is
 through better planning and management. Utilizing a dataset from the
 Construction Industry Institute Benchmarking and Metrics programme with 41
 sampled projects, the relationship between the level of implementation of
 different management programmes and mechanical craft productivity is
 examined. The implementation of several management programmes, including
 pre-project planning, team building, automation and integration of
 information systems and safety had a positive correlation with improved
 mechanical productivity. In fact, the statistical results show that
 projects with advanced implementation of the selected management
 programmes experienced significant mechanical productivity advantages over
 projects with weak implementation. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 305-316 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Automation, labour productivity, pre-project planning, safety, team building, 
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Author-Name: Michael Hiete 
Author-X-Name-First: Michael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hiete 
Author-Name: Anna Kuhlen 
Author-X-Name-First: Anna 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kuhlen 
Author-Name: Frank Schultmann 
Author-X-Name-First: Frank 
Author-X-Name-Last: Schultmann 
Title: Analysing the interdependencies between the criteria of sustainable building rating systems 
Abstract:
  Various building rating systems have been developed to assess the 'green'
 or sustainable performance of buildings. Most systems make use of
 hierarchical criteria systems to evaluate the buildings with respect to
 the different aspects of sustainability. Often, these criteria show
 complex interdependencies between each other. Taking the German building
 rating system as an example, the Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation
 Laboratory (DEMATEL) method is used to analyse such interdependencies and
 to characterize the criteria. Users of the rating system might benefit
 from this information, e.g. when focusing on cause criteria counting on
 that an improvement there will also result in improvements of dependent
 criteria. Rating system developers might remove strongly related criteria
 and correct the criteria weighting for identified interdependencies. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 323-328 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Building performance, certification, Germany, sustainable construction, 
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Author-Name: Hsien-Hung Herman Yeh 
Author-X-Name-First: Hsien-Hung Herman 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yeh 
Title: Adjustment behaviour of capital structure over the business cycles: evidence from the construction industry of Taiwan 
Abstract:
  Prior studies have found that firms may deviate from the target capital
 structure in the short run and adjust towards the target in the long run.
 However, little attention has been given to the adjustment behaviour of
 capital structure in the construction industry over the business cycles,
 in particular within the context of emerging markets. The partial
 adjustment model with the GMM (i.e. generalized method of moments)
 estimation is used to examine the adjustment behaviour of capital
 structure in the construction industry within the context of Taiwan during
 the period 1982 to 2007. The results suggest that, first, the average rate
 of adjustment is 26.3% of the adjustment gap between the target debt
 ratios and the previous debt ratios for firms in the construction industry
 of Taiwan. However, the average rate of adjustment towards the target debt
 ratios has slowed down after the Asian financial crisis of 1997. Secondly,
 firms with the financial constraint of over-leverage relative to the
 target debt ratios have lower debt ratios than those firms with the
 financial constraint of under-leverage. In addition, the difference in
 debt ratios between firms with the financial constraint of over-leverage
 and under-leverage has become narrower after the Asian financial crisis.
 Lastly, the findings suggest that macroeconomic conditions do not have a
 significant, negative effect on debt ratios. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 329-340 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Capital structure, financial constraint, macroeconomic conditions, construction industry, Taiwan, 
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Author-Name: Margaret Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Margaret 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Title: Fatigue: the most critical accident risk in oil and gas construction 
Abstract:
  Construction work in oil and gas projects is both challenging and
 hazardous. The occupational hazards are often associated with fatigue and
 stress, and an accident is one possible outcome. The purpose of the
 two-part study was to identify the new and emergent risks within the top
 10 ranked risks and to evaluate their contribution to accidents. Three
 hundred and twenty stakeholders, from four oil and gas construction
 projects in mainland China participated in the survey questionnaire.
 Fifteen workers, who have experienced actual fatigue-related accidents,
 were also interviewed. All of the stakeholders unanimously ranked fatigue
 as the most critical risk perceived to cause accidents with emotional
 disturbance, the emergent risk. This is the first time that fatigue has
 been identified as the leading accident risk in the construction industry.
 It was further reported as a trigger risk to a bundle of other synergetic
 risks. The new discovery confirms the need to consider fatigue as a
 complex multidimensional phenomenon and the lynchpin to reducing
 accidents. These findings have created new responses to the problem of
 accident causation and alternative views to accident mitigation. The
 discoveries will open new opportunities for future research in the areas
 of fatigue and stress risk management in construction. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 341-353 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Accident, China, fatigue, gas construction, oil construction, 
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Author-Name: Ashraf Elazouni 
Author-X-Name-First: Ashraf 
Author-X-Name-Last: Elazouni 
Author-Name: Osama Salem 
Author-X-Name-First: Osama 
Author-X-Name-Last: Salem 
Title: Progress monitoring of construction projects using pattern recognition techniques 
Abstract:
  Project monitoring involves collecting the actual-progress data, and
 comparing them against the relevant planned-progress data to evaluate the
 overall project progress at specified cut-off dates. Inevitable issues
 including variations in reporting skills as well as the willingness to
 record accurate data impact on the quality of the collected data.
 Comparison against multiple possible benchmarks (one-to-many) rather than
 a single benchmark (one-to-one) offers the potential to alleviate the
 negative impact of low-quality data on the progress evaluation. Special
 patterns, which can be readily manipulated within computer programs, are
 devised to encode the planned and actual progress at the cut-off dates.
 Basically, pattern recognition techniques are utilized to classify the
 multiple patterns representing the planned progress at a given cut-off
 date and the classification is used to evaluate the pattern representing
 the actual progress at the same date. The pattern recognition techniques
 generalize a virtual benchmark to represent the planned progress based on
 multiple patterns generated at a given cut-off date and representing
 possible benchmarks. In addition to the alleviation of the negative impact
 of low-quality data on the progress evaluation, the generalization feature
 potentially encourages a long-run attitude in site personnel to report
 high-quality data. Finally, the pattern recognition concept and technique
 proved their robustness to monitor and evaluate the overall progress of
 the projects based on the technique of critical path method. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 355-370 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Progress monitoring, project control, pattern recognition, artificial neural network, statistical models, 
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Author-Name: Jutta Schade 
Author-X-Name-First: Jutta 
Author-X-Name-Last: Schade 
Author-Name: Thomas Olofsson 
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Olofsson 
Author-Name: Marcus Schreyer 
Author-X-Name-First: Marcus 
Author-X-Name-Last: Schreyer 
Title: Decision-making in a model-based design process 
Abstract:
  Decisions early in the design process have a big impact on the life cycle
 performance of a building. The outcome of a construction project can be
 improved if different design options can rapidly be analysed to assist the
 client and design team in making informed decisions in the design process.
 A model-based design approach can facilitate the decision-making process
 if the design alternatives' performances can be evaluated and compared. A
 decision-making framework using a performance-based design process in the
 early design phase is proposed. It is developed to support decision-makers
 to take informed decisions regarding the life cycle performance of a
 building. A scenario is developed in order to demonstrate the proposed
 framework of evaluating the different design alternatives' energy
 performance. The framework is applicable to decision-making in a
 structured design process, where design alternatives consisting of both
 objective and subjective evaluation criteria can be evaluated. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 371-382 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Decision making, design process, energy, design decision, BIM, 
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Author-Name: Mohamed Issa 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohamed 
Author-X-Name-Last: Issa 
Author-Name: Mohamed Attalla 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohamed 
Author-X-Name-Last: Attalla 
Author-Name: Jeff Rankin 
Author-X-Name-First: Jeff 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rankin 
Author-Name: A. John Christian 
Author-X-Name-First: A. John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Christian 
Title: Energy consumption in conventional, energy-retrofitted and green LEED Toronto schools 
Abstract:
  Green buildings have been marketed as the economical, energy-efficient
 alternative to conventional buildings. This is despite little existing
 empirical evidence to prove their energy efficiency, especially in Canada.
 To overcome this limitation, the electricity and gas consumption
 quantities and costs of a sample of 10 conventional, 20 energy-retrofitted
 and three green Toronto schools following the Leadership in Energy and
 Environmental Design Rating (LEED) System for New Construction were
 analysed in this study. The analysis conducted over eight years for
 conventional and energy-retrofitted schools, and since their inception for
 green schools, showed surprisingly that energy-retrofitted and green
 schools spent 37% more on electricity than conventional schools.
 Nevertheless, green schools spent 56% and 41% less on gas than
 conventional and energy-retrofitted schools respectively. Their total
 energy costs were also 28% lower than conventional and energy-retrofitted
 schools. Nevertheless, these savings do not always justify their
 construction cost premiums. The study showed that more research was needed
 to overcome the scarcity of data on green buildings in Canada. There was a
 need to focus on analysing more green buildings, of various types, and
 over longer study periods in order to better understand why some green
 buildings do not live up to expectations. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 383-395 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Energy consumption, green buildings, cost, 
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Author-Name: Kun Hu 
Author-X-Name-First: Kun 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hu 
Author-Name: Hazhir Rahmandad 
Author-X-Name-First: Hazhir 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rahmandad 
Author-Name: Tonya Smith-Jackson 
Author-X-Name-First: Tonya 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smith-Jackson 
Author-Name: Woodrow Winchester 
Author-X-Name-First: Woodrow 
Author-X-Name-Last: Winchester 
Title: Factors influencing the risk of falls in the construction industry: a review of the evidence 
Abstract:
  Falls are a significant public health risk and a leading cause of
 non-fatal and fatal injuries among construction workers worldwide. A more
 comprehensive understanding of casual factors leading to fall incidents is
 essential to prevent falls in the construction industry. However, an
 extensive overview of causal factors is missing from the literature. In
 this paper, 536 articles on factors contributing to the risk of falls were
 retrieved. One hundred and twenty-one (121) studies met the criteria for
 relevance and quality to be coded, and were synthesized to provide an
 overview. In lieu of the homogeneity needed across studies to conduct a
 structured meta-analysis, a literature synthesis method based on
 macro-variables was advanced. This method provides a flexible approach to
 aggregating previous findings and assessing agreement across those
 studies. Factors commonly associated with falls included working surfaces
 and platforms, workers' safety behaviours and attitudes, and construction
 structure and facilities. Significant differences across qualitative and
 quantitative studies were found in terms of focus, and areas with limited
 agreement in previous research were identified. The findings contribute to
 research on the causes of falls in construction, developing engineering
 controls, informing policy and intervention design to reduce the risk of
 falls, and improving research synthesis methods. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 397-416 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Accident causes, causal map, literature synthesis methods, safety, 
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Author-Name: Matthew Hallowell 
Author-X-Name-First: Matthew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hallowell 
Author-Name: Behzad Esmaeili 
Author-X-Name-First: Behzad 
Author-X-Name-Last: Esmaeili 
Author-Name: Paul Chinowsky 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chinowsky 
Title: Safety risk interactions among highway construction work tasks 
Abstract:
  Recent research has produced frameworks for integrating safety risk data
 into project schedules, visual models and other construction planning
 tools. Unfortunately, only a few studies have attempted to quantify
 base-level safety risk for construction tasks and no study has attempted
 to quantify the degree to which spatial and temporal interactions among
 tasks contribute to the potential for injury. A research study was
 performed to quantify the impact that pair-wise spatial and temporal
 interactions have on the base-level risk of 25 common highway construction
 work tasks in the United States. Six hundred risk interactions were
 quantified by obtaining and aggregating over 23 500 individual ratings
 from certified experts using the Delphi method. The results indicate that
 incompatible tasks may increase the base-level risk up to 60%. The most
 incompatible highway construction tasks are: (1) installing curbs and
 gutters and installing rigid pavement; and (2) construction zone traffic
 control and installing rigid pavement. Additionally, watering and dust
 palliatives and pavement marking is the one compatible task pair and there
 are 45 neutral task pairs. The resulting database and analysis have the
 potential to increase the efficacy of existing frameworks for integration
 of safety risk data with project planning tools. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 417-429 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Project management, risk analysis, safety, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.552512 
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Author-Name: Raj Kapur Shah 
Author-X-Name-First: Raj Kapur 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shah 
Author-Name: Nashwan Dawood 
Author-X-Name-First: Nashwan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dawood 
Title: An innovative approach for generation of a time location plan in road construction projects 
Abstract:
  Existing linear scheduling methods for earthwork activities lack accurate
 scheduling locations in road construction projects. Project planners and
 construction managers largely depend on subjective decisions for the
 allocation of resources at correct locations. This has caused
 uncertainties in planning and scheduling, and consequently delays and cost
 overruns of projects. Accurate information of working locations is vital
 for efficient resource planning, scheduling and equipment mobilisation. A
 theoretical framework for a virtual construction prototype model is
 developed using the theory of location-based planning and this is used as
 the basis of sensitivity analysis to identify critical factors affecting
 road construction. An arithmetic algorithm is developed by incorporating
 road design data, sectional quantities, variable productivity data, unit
 cost, site access points and haulage distance. The model generates a time
 location plan automatically with the aim to provide location-based
 scheduling information of earthwork activities. Weekly progress profiles,
 terrain surfaces, cost profiles and S-curve are the other outputs of the
 model. Data and information collected from the case studies are used to
 demonstrate functionalities of the model. Critical factors controlling the
 productivity of earthwork activities such as different types of equipment,
 soil characteristics and site access points were used to display the
 sensitivity effect by means of 'what-if scenarios'. The model is a
 valuable tool in analysing impacts of different factors associated with
 productivity data and resource planning from location aspects in the
 earthwork construction projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 435-448 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Earthworks planning, linear scheduling, productivity, time location plan, sensitivity analysis, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.563785 
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Author-Name: Yong-Woo Kim 
Author-X-Name-First: Yong-Woo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kim 
Author-Name: Seungheon Han 
Author-X-Name-First: Seungheon 
Author-X-Name-Last: Han 
Author-Name: Sungwon Shin 
Author-X-Name-First: Sungwon 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shin 
Author-Name: Kunhee Choi 
Author-X-Name-First: Kunhee 
Author-X-Name-Last: Choi 
Title: A case study of activity-based costing in allocating rebar fabrication costs to projects 
Abstract:
  How to improve cost allocation for reinforced steel bar (rebar) is an
 ongoing topic of debate among construction manufacturers and contractors.
 Traditionally, many fabrication shops have used a single overhead-cost
 pool accounting system. However, a new costing method, activity-based
 costing (ABC), may provide more advantages than the traditional system. In
 this case study, a single overhead-cost pool system is compared with the
 ABC method to demonstrate how ABC improves cost allocation and provides
 other benefits. The case study findings indicate that ABC provides such
 benefits as (1) accurate manufacturing costs; (2) cost information on
 processes; and (3) information on cost drivers. This paper also bridges
 the construction and cost accounting literature. Our study contributes to
 the construction management literature by offering a different cost
 allocation method to refine fabrication costs assigned to projects. The
 findings are expected to serve as a reference for industry professionals
 who recognize the shortcomings of a traditional single overhead-cost pool
 system and are in need of a more accurate costing system. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 449-461 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Rebar fabrication, activity-based costing, overhead cost allocation, 
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Author-Name: Ajibade Ayodeji Aibinu 
Author-X-Name-First: Ajibade Ayodeji 
Author-X-Name-Last: Aibinu 
Author-Name: Florence Yean Yng Ling 
Author-X-Name-First: Florence Yean Yng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ling 
Author-Name: George Ofori 
Author-X-Name-First: George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ofori 
Title: Structural equation modelling of organizational justice and cooperative behaviour in the construction project claims process: contractors' perspectives 
Abstract:
  A cooperative attitude is essential for successful teamwork in
 construction. The levels of conflict and dispute on construction projects
 are conceptualized as forms of cooperative/uncooperative attitude. A
 theoretical model demonstrates how conflict intensity, contractors'
 dispute tendencies and six identified constructs of organizational justice
 interact with and relate to each other. The model is tested using a
 structural equation modelling technique with partial least-squares
 estimation. It uses survey data obtained from 41 contractors regarding
 their project experience. The results suggest that perceptions about
 organizational justice either promote or hinder cooperative behaviour in
 the construction project delivery process. Organizational justice, or at
 least people's perceptions of it, influenced 38% of conflict intensity
 levels, and altered 46% of contractors' tendencies to dispute. Perceptions
 about the quantum of claims approved (favourability of the outcome and the
 perceived fairness of the outcome) influenced the levels of conflict and
 dispute. However, the way people are treated (quality of treatment) and
 the way claims are administered (quality of decision-making) have the
 largest impact on the model developed. Cooperative behaviour can be
 promoted on projects by managing construction claims in a proactive manner
 and by proper implementation of the claims mechanism. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 463-481 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Claims, cooperation, conflict, organizational justice, structural equation model, 
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Author-Name: Abdulaziz Jarkas 
Author-X-Name-First: Abdulaziz 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jarkas 
Author-Name: Malcolm Horner 
Author-X-Name-First: Malcolm 
Author-X-Name-Last: Horner 
Title: Revisiting the applicability of learning curve theory to formwork labour productivity 
Abstract:
  The learning phenomenon has proved applicable in various industries,
 especially those associated with mass productions, such as aircraft and
 automobile assembly. The learning process in labour-intensive industries
 is assumed to be more significant in the sense that automated work is
 constrained by the fact that machines cannot benefit from previous
 experience and therefore would not 'learn' to run any faster or increase
 the rate of production. Several previous investigations into the
 applicability of learning curve theory to the construction industry proved
 the importance of this concept to labour productivity. Nevertheless, a
 thorough examination of the literature revealed a dearth of research into
 the effect of learning on the formwork operation of building floors.
 Consequently, the objective of this research is to explore the influence
 of recurring building floor configurations on formwork labour
 productivity. To achieve this objective, formwork labour inputs from 45
 multi-storey in situ reinforced concrete building frames were collected
 and analysed using the straight-line learning curve model. The cumulative
 average input for each cycle, i.e. floor, and its associated cycle number
 were modelled using the least squares method. According to the learning
 curve theory, we expect the labour inputs to decrease by a certain
 percentage, as the cycle number increases. Based on the results obtained,
 there is very little evidence for that. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 483-493 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Formwork, labour inputs, labour productivity, learning curve theory, learning phenomenon, 
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Author-Name: Sofia Pemsel 
Author-X-Name-First: Sofia 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pemsel 
Author-Name: Kristian Widen 
Author-X-Name-First: Kristian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Widen 
Title: Bridging boundaries between organizations in construction 
Abstract:
  Organizations have boundaries that serve various purposes; for example,
 differentiating internal operations from external activities and
 controlling flows of information. Boundaries can however hinder knowledge
 exchange in inter-organizational collaboration, leading to less effective
 outcomes. Empirical results from comparative case studies on how
 boundaries between organizations in a project can be bridged effectively
 to support knowledge exchange are presented. End-user organizations and
 real estate companies form the subjects of the enquiry. The results show
 that the depth of involvement of the end-user organization varies widely
 and, with it, the use of bridging roles and activities. To identify
 bridging strategies that can foster productive knowledge exchange in
 inter-organizational collaboration, it is necessary to understand
 contextual aspects of end-users' needs to ensure the availability of
 sufficient competence within, and time for, the project team to perform
 its duties. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 495-506 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Organizational boundaries, communication, bridging strategies, end-users, projects, 
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Author-Name: John Gambatese 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gambatese 
Author-Name: Matthew Hallowell 
Author-X-Name-First: Matthew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hallowell 
Title: Factors that influence the development and diffusion of technical innovations in the construction industry 
Abstract:
  Some technical innovations diffuse rapidly throughout the construction
 industry while others take a long time or are never integrated into
 everyday practice. Understanding the initiation, development,
 implementation and outcomes of successful technical innovations within the
 construction industry provides guidance for the improvement of the
 innovation process. To further this understanding, innovation generating
 organizations (IGOs) in the construction industry were surveyed and the
 data were statistically analysed. Two sources were used to identify newly
 developed products, technologies and management strategies: the
 Construction Innovation Forum's NOVA Award website and the Emerging
 Construction Technologies (ECT) website. A total of 233 innovative
 products were identified from the two websites. The results showed that
 there are many statistically significant motivating factors for investment
 in the initial development of successful technical innovation, barriers
 and enablers to efficient diffusion and innovation outcomes on
 construction projects. Additionally, successful development,
 implementation and diffusion of an innovative product required an average
 of 38 months, 4700 worker-hours and $836 000. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 507-517 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Innovation, design, technology, 
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Author-Name: S. Thomas Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: S. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Thomas Ng 
Author-Name: Ryan Fan 
Author-X-Name-First: Ryan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fan 
Author-Name: James Wong 
Author-X-Name-First: James 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong 
Title: An econometric model for forecasting private construction investment in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  Acknowledging the importance of the private construction market and a
 close linkage between private construction investment, public sector
 output and general economic conditions, there is a strong motivation to
 develop reliable models to forecast private construction investment. Based
 on the Hong Kong scenario, two modelling approaches, namely the vector
 error correction (VEC) and the multiple regression models are developed
 and compared for their modelling accuracy and ability to handle
 non-stationary time series data. The result suggests that private
 construction investment in Hong Kong can be predicted by reference to
 public investment in construction, gross domestic product (GDP) and
 unemployment rate. All in all, the VEC model is considered more accurate
 and robust in handling non-stationary data. Through the VEC model, it is
 possible to confirm that the crowding-in effect of public work programmes,
 though minimal, is discernible in private construction investment in Hong
 Kong. Yet private construction investment is more sensitive to general
 economic conditions, as represented by GDP and unemployment rate. The GDP
 could represent the ability of investors to pay for construction items,
 while the unemployment rate is used as a proxy for the willingness of
 end-users to purchase the construction items. The models proposed should
 help policy and decision makers formulate suitable policies and strategies
 to sustain the construction industry in the medium to long run. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 519-534 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Private construction investment, vector error correction model, regression analysis, stationarity, crowding-in effect, 
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Author-Name: Fen-may Liou 
Author-X-Name-First: Fen-may 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liou 
Author-Name: Chien-hui Yang 
Author-X-Name-First: Chien-hui 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yang 
Author-Name: Boarliang Chen 
Author-X-Name-First: Boarliang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen 
Author-Name: Weichi Chen 
Author-X-Name-First: Weichi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen 
Title: Identifying the Pareto-front approximation for negotiations of BOT contracts with a multi-objective genetic algorithm 
Abstract:
  The build-operate-transfer (BOT) project is formulated based upon
 cooperative partnerships among various public and private parties. Win-win
 negotiation solutions are especially essential for parties that usually
 have conflicts of interests. A simulation-based multi-objective genetic
 algorithm (SMOGA) procedure is developed to address conflicts among the
 objectives of three parties: government and consumer interests that focus
 on users' rights and social welfare; the private investor's pursuit of
 profit maximization; and lenders who want to control the solvency risk of
 the concessionaire. Taking the Kaohsiung cable car project in Taiwan as an
 example, the SMOGA procedure is used to seek terms and conditions lying on
 or near the Pareto frontier for BOT projects with multi-objectives. Monte
 Carlo simulation is conducted first to determine the project risks and
 generate the sample data used as the input of the genetic algorithm (GA).
 The GA subsequently generates a number of combinations of concessional
 terms and conditions that approximately and simultaneously optimize the
 three conflicting objectives. The GA-generated approximate Pareto frontier
 provides a decision space of financial and concessional terms and
 conditions that satisfies all parties and facilitates the negotiations of
 BOT contracts. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 535-548 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Build-operate-transfer, genetic algorithms, Monte Carlo simulation, Pareto frontier, 
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Author-Name: John Gambatese 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gambatese 
Author-Name: Matthew Hallowell 
Author-X-Name-First: Matthew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hallowell 
Title: Enabling and measuring innovation in the construction industry 
Abstract:
  Innovation is vital to successful, long-term company performance in the
 construction industry. Understanding the innovation process, how
 innovation can be enhanced and how it can be measured are key steps to
 managing and enhancing innovation. The factors that affect innovation on a
 project were identified, as well as how these factors can be used to
 measure the level of innovation on a project, and the practices and
 processes that encourage and facilitate innovative changes. Case studies
 of construction projects in the United States revealed three necessary
 components of innovation: idea generation, opportunity and diffusion. A
 variety of practices are used to optimize each component including support
 and commitment from the owner/client and firm upper management, workforce
 and project team integration and diversity. Applying the practices
 identified in the research leads to enhanced innovation through better
 communication among project team members, integration of the design and
 construction disciplines, more efficient designs, development of unique
 ways of completing work and sharing of the lessons learned. The end result
 of innovation will be projects that successfully meet and exceed cost,
 quality, schedule and safety goals. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 553-567 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Integrated team, innovation, organizational culture, organizational behaviour, project management, 
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Author-Name: Hong Zhang 
Author-X-Name-First: Hong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang 
Author-Name: Feng Xing 
Author-X-Name-First: Feng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Xing 
Author-Name: Juan Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Juan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Title: Rehabilitation decision-making for buildings in the Wenchuan area 
Abstract:
  The disastrous Wenchuan earthquake in 2008 claimed around 100 000 lives
 and caused direct economic losses of around RMB 845.1 billion. The tragedy
 has also led to accusations regarding poor or inadequate seismic resistant
 capabilities of buildings. Seismic rehabilitation, which includes
 repairing and strengthening existing or damaged buildings, is required to
 reduce losses in any future earthquakes. It is difficult to determine an
 appropriate rehabilitation option, especially for subjective or emotional
 building owners, because of the rehabilitation costs and the probabilistic
 nature of earthquake occurrences. A decision-making tree (DMT) model is
 proposed and constructed to help determine an economically feasible
 rehabilitation option. The required information, such as available
 rehabilitation options and costs, possible earthquake intensities and
 probabilities, possible damage, probabilities and loss of buildings is
 analysed and identified. Case analyses demonstrate the capability of the
 DMT model in making decisions on rehabilitation options for the buildings
 damaged during the Wenchuan earthquake, thus avoiding subjectivities or
 emotions. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 569-578 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Decision-making tree, seismic rehabilitation, Wenchuan earthquake, buildings, economic losses, 
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Author-Name: Budi Hartono 
Author-X-Name-First: Budi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hartono 
Author-Name: Chee Meng Yap 
Author-X-Name-First: Chee Meng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yap 
Title: Understanding risky bidding: a prospect-contingent perspective 
Abstract:
  A descriptive research school of thought provides the context for an
 examination of contractors' risky bid mark-up decisions in a competitive
 bidding setting. Grounded in prospect theory and the one-reason decision
 model, a contingency-based theoretical model was developed to explain and
 to predict bid mark-up decisions in light of four identified determinants,
 namely: perceived 'rate of returns', 'revenues', 'project backlogs' and
 'project strategic importance'. Three scenarios according to this model
 were verified by means of a self-administered survey in the Singapore
 construction industry. By using cluster analysis, five groups of bidders
 with distinctive bid profiles were identified and the associated bid
 mark-ups were calculated. The emerging groups provide an empirical
 illustration on how the theoretical model is utilized. For instance, one
 group of bidders (n = 16) demonstrates a scenario of the model in which
 participating bidders had considered the reported project bid as having
 high strategic importance to their organizations and hence made
 aggressive, low bid mark-ups. The theoretically grounded framework could
 be used by contractors to improve their own bidding strategy in
 anticipating the likely behaviour of the competitors. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 579-593 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Bidding, mark-up, contingency, cluster analysis, prospect theory, 
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Author-Name: Cheryl Chi 
Author-X-Name-First: Cheryl 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chi 
Author-Name: Amy Nicole Javernick-Will 
Author-X-Name-First: Amy 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nicole Javernick-Will 
Title: Institutional effects on project arrangement: high-speed rail projects in China and Taiwan 
Abstract:
  Previous studies recognize institutional impacts on the arrangement of
 large infrastructure projects but they have not analysed the process by
 which a host country's institutions shape infrastructure projects.
 Institutional theory was applied as an analytical lens to identify
 different effects of regulatory, normative and cultural institutions on
 project arrangements. A cross-case comparative study of high-speed rail
 projects in China and Taiwan was conducted to investigate the processes
 through which political cultures and industrial structures determined the
 decisions for project arrangements, including delivery method, financing,
 participants' roles, the degree of private and foreign participation, and
 organization. Longitudinal archival methods combined with exploratory case
 studies were employed to examine project decisions by analysing government
 regulations, official publications, news articles, project documents and
 20 interviews. A conceptual model was presented to integrate the findings.
 The political culture in each host country defines the political goals and
 legitimate approaches of large infrastructure projects, while industrial
 structure limits feasible alternatives for project arrangements.
 Collectively, they shape project arrangements and largely dictate the
 roles played by the government, private enterprises and foreign actors. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 595-611 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Project arrangements, political culture, industrial structure, infrastructure, project, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.569734 
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Author-Name: Selin Gundes 
Author-X-Name-First: Selin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gundes 
Title: Input structure of the construction industry: a cross-country analysis, 1968-90 
Abstract:
  During the past several decades, globalization has led to the integration
 of product markets. Rapid increases in cross-border economic, social,
 technological and cultural exchange have become the key elements of
 knowledge diffusion and thus technology spillovers among countries. As a
 result, the debate as to whether absolute convergence occurs at the
 cross-country level has increasingly attracted the attention of
 researchers. The aim of this study is to examine the changes in the input
 structure of the construction industry in nine developed countries between
 the late 1960s and 1990 and to evaluate whether convergence occurs at
 input industry level. The analysis of the technical coefficients for 35
 industries reveals that, across countries and over time, not only the key
 inputs but also the new high and low input industries are similar. The
 estimation of variance factors on the other hand suggests that (1) during
 the sample period, the input structure of the industry is dominated by
 divergence rather than convergence; (2) among the input industries,
 services in particular tend for convergence; and (3) manufacturing inputs
 provide a mixed picture where only a few inputs show convergence and the
 remaining inputs show in general weak divergence. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 613-621 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Construction sector, input structure, cross-country analysis, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.563787 
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Author-Name: Benjamin Murray 
Author-X-Name-First: Benjamin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Murray 
Author-Name: Hedley Smyth 
Author-X-Name-First: Hedley 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smyth 
Title: Franchising in the US remodelling market: growth opportunities and barriers faced by general contractors 
Abstract:
  Residential remodelling contractors operate in a highly fragmented,
 disaggregated market. Competition and consolidation arise from other
 market actors, thus remodellers have diminished bargaining power and
 higher market risk since they traditionally service geographically
 specific markets. Franchising theories may provide a competitive business
 strategy to parallel consolidation in other actors. Yet a small population
 of remodelling franchises are listed in the US. The vast majority of these
 franchises were in specialty trades and only one general contracting
 franchise was represented. This raises the question as to what extent
 there are barriers to franchising in practice for general contractors in
 the US remodelling industry and whether opportunities exist for growth
 through franchising. First, economic theories of franchising are evaluated
 against secondary quantitative data and extant literature. Second,
 interviews were conducted among non-franchising, general remodellers. Two
 principal findings emerge. Human capital requirements are found to be a
 primary barrier to franchising. A second finding is the perceptual barrier
 among key decision-makers in founder-controlled firms. Therefore, the
 barriers are largely perceptual. The finding is reflected upon by
 introducing upper-echelon theory and ultimately suggests that as the
 profiles of company owners change, the perceptual barrier to franchising
 may be of lesser significance. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 623-634 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Barriers to entry, franchising, general contractor, remodelling, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.566622 
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Author-Name: Mohamed Abdel-Wahab 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohamed 
Author-X-Name-Last: Abdel-Wahab 
Author-Name: Bernard Vogl 
Author-X-Name-First: Bernard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Vogl 
Title: Trends of productivity growth in the construction industry across Europe, US and Japan 
Abstract:
  Productivity is a key driver for economic growth and prosperity in any
 country. The pursuit of productivity growth requires an understanding of
 the factors affecting productivity. The trend of productivity growth,
 along with the possible factors underlying such growth across Europe, the
 US and Japan, is thus examined. In particular, there is a focus on
 comparing the productivity performance of the construction sector to that
 of other industries. Using the recently released EU KLEMS1 database,2 a
 growth accounting framework was adopted to assess the contribution of the
 following factors to productivity growth (during 1971-2005): capital,
 labour quality and total factor productivity (TFP). It was found that
 there is a general slowdown in labour productivity growth in total
 industries including construction across major OECD countries, with the
 exception of the UK. The differences in labour productivity growth between
 construction and total industries can be largely explained by
 construction's poor TFP performance. With the exception of the UK, TFP
 negatively contributed to labour productivity growth in the period
 1990-2005, suggesting that the industry has become less efficient in
 combining the factors of production. That phenomenon seems to be
 consistent across all selected countries and warrants further
 investigation. Indeed a better understanding of the factors underlying
 productivity growth in OECD countries is a prerequisite for effective
 intervention of policy makers to support sustained productivity growth. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 635-644 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Keywords: Productivity, growth accounting, skills, capital, 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.573568 
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Author-Name: Marco   K.W. Yu 
Author-X-Name-First: Marco   K.W. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yu 
Author-Name: Graham Ive 
Author-X-Name-First: Graham 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ive 
Title: Orders and output in UK construction statistics: new methodology and old problems 
Abstract:
  The Office for National Statistics in the UK has developed and adopted a
 new method for collecting and publishing construction statistics. The
 analysis of the revised construction new orders series and the associated
 new UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) output price
 index for all new construction leads to three conclusions: (1) the new
 indices have corrected two significant methodological errors, namely the
 underestimation of the number of main contractors and the underestimation
 of inflation by BIS output price indices for new construction; (2) the new
 indices addressed a concern, the orders--output &#x2018;credibility
 gap&#x2019;, in the construction output forecasting literature; and (3)
 care should be taken when using the revised orders series and new output
 price index for historic research because a &#x2018;credibility
 gap&#x2019; exists between the two back series prior to 1990. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 653-658 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.574713 
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Author-Name: Emad Elbeltagi 
Author-X-Name-First: Emad 
Author-X-Name-Last: Elbeltagi 
Author-Name: Ossama   A. Hosny 
Author-X-Name-First: Ossama   A. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hosny 
Author-Name: Ahmed Elhakeem 
Author-X-Name-First: Ahmed 
Author-X-Name-Last: Elhakeem 
Author-Name: Mohamed   Emam Abd-Elrazek 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohamed   Emam 
Author-X-Name-Last: Abd-Elrazek 
Author-Name: Ahmed Abdullah 
Author-X-Name-First: Ahmed 
Author-X-Name-Last: Abdullah 
Title: Selection of slab formwork system using fuzzy logic 
Abstract:
  Formwork plays an important role in building construction. The selection
 of an appropriate formwork system can reduce project cost, improve quality
 and speed up the construction process. Although the selection of an
 appropriate formwork system requires years of experience in formwork
 design, few experienced personnel may be available, especially in
 small/medium size contracting companies. With the lack of such experts,
 the costly outsourcing option becomes essential otherwise the selection of
 a particular formwork system might not be appropriate. A structured
 approach is developed to help decision makers in small/medium Egyptian
 construction companies to select the appropriate horizontal formwork
 system(s) for their projects. This can be achieved by recognizing the
 project governing factors affecting the selection process. Based on these
 factors, a knowledge base is developed to facilitate the process. A fuzzy
 logic system is used to automate the process and overcome ambiguity and
 uncertainty in the selection process. The system is shown to be useful and
 accurate in its application to a real-life case. A survey of formwork
 experts reveals its ease of use. Further research will expand the system
 to consider vertical formwork selection to ensure full compatibility. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 659-670 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Month: 5 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.590144 
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Author-Name: Mariagrazia Squicciarini 
Author-X-Name-First: Mariagrazia 
Author-X-Name-Last: Squicciarini 
Author-Name: Anna-Leena Asikainen 
Author-X-Name-First: Anna-Leena 
Author-X-Name-Last: Asikainen 
Title: A value chain statistical definition of construction and the performance of the sector 
Abstract:
  Existing statistical analyses often fail to capture the true scope of the
 economic impact of the construction sector. They account for the
 construction of buildings, civil engineering, and construction specialized
 activities, as defined by Section F of the Statistical Classification of
 Economic Activities (or NACE) used in the European Community, but overlook
 related activities such as the manufacture of construction products and
 architectural and engineering services. This shortcoming is addressed and
 a wider definition of the construction sector is proposed that encompasses
 the whole value chain of the industry. Going beyond the
 &#x2018;core&#x2019; construction sector section (Section F), activities
 from other NACE sectors that fully or principally depend upon or are
 functional to core construction activities are considered. These
 &#x2018;non-core&#x2019; classes relate to &#x2018;pre-production&#x2019;
 activities, such as the provision of intermediate goods and services;
 various &#x2018;support&#x2019; activities and
 &#x2018;post-production&#x2019; functions such as maintenance and
 management services. Equivalent broad definitions of the construction
 sector based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
 and the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC) are also
 developed to allow for optimum comparisons across countries and over time.
 Using detailed data from Finland and the Community Innovation Survey 4
 (CIS4), core and non-core activities are characterized and quantified.
 Evidence suggests that indicators measuring the composition, structure,
 value added, skills, and R&D input and output of the construction sector
 change substantially when a broader definition of the sector is applied.
 Policies targeting the &#x2018;wide&#x2019; construction sector, and
 exploiting the innovation, growth and productivity leverage potential of
 non-core activities are thus advocated. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 671-693 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.577438 
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Author-Name: Chia   Fah Choy 
Author-X-Name-First: Chia   Fah 
Author-X-Name-Last: Choy 
Title: Revisiting the &#x2018;Bon curve&#x2019; 
Abstract:
  Bon&#x2019;s proposition of an inverted U-shaped relationship between the
 share of construction activities and stages of economic development, which
 is commonly known as the &#x2018;Bon curve&#x2019;, has been explored in
 earlier studies. The previous studies adopted cross-sectional comparison
 comprising a number of selected countries over a period of time. This
 study revisits Bon&#x2019;s theories with data maintained by the United
 Nations Statistics Division, which covers 205 economies from 1970 to 2009.
 Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and post hoc tests and quadratic regression
 were used in the verification process. Cross-sectional comparison and
 longitudinal analysis were used to verify Bon&#x2019;s propositions. The
 inverted U-shaped relationship between construction activities and level
 of development was not confirmed when the aggregated data of all countries
 over time were considered simultaneously. The relationships across
 countries at a given time were not confirmed in the majority of the yearly
 aggregated data. The relationships within countries over time were
 confirmed in 78 economies, mostly from high and upper-middle income
 countries. Bon&#x2019;s proposition of &#x2018;volume follows
 share&#x2019; was not confirmed. Declines in construction were found in
 most of the high income economies. In conclusion, Bon&#x2019;s curve is to
 be interpreted as explaining variation within the developed economies over
 time. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 695-712 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Month: 4 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.578959 
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Author-Name: Patricia Carrillo 
Author-X-Name-First: Patricia 
Author-X-Name-Last: Carrillo 
Author-Name: Jenny Harding 
Author-X-Name-First: Jenny 
Author-X-Name-Last: Harding 
Author-Name: Alok Choudhary 
Author-X-Name-First: Alok 
Author-X-Name-Last: Choudhary 
Title: Knowledge discovery from post-project reviews 
Abstract:
  Many construction companies conduct reviews on project completion to
 enhance learning and to fulfil quality management procedures. Often these
 reports are filed away never to be seen again. This means that potentially
 important knowledge that may assist other project teams is not exploited.
 In order to ascertain whether useful knowledge can be gleaned from such
 reports, Knowledge Discovery from Text (KDT) and text mining (TM) are
 applied. Text mining avoids the need for a manual search through a vast
 number of reports, potentially of different formats and foci, to seek
 trends that may be useful for current and future projects. Pilot tests
 were used to analyse 48 post-project review reports. The reports were
 first reviewed manually to identify key themes. They were then analysed
 using text mining software to investigate whether text mining could
 identify trends and uncover useful knowledge from the reports. Pilot tests
 succeeded in finding common occurrences across different projects that
 were previously unknown. Text mining could provide a potential solution
 and would aid project teams to learn from previous projects. However, a
 lot of work is currently required before the text mining tests are
 conducted and the results need to be examined carefully by those with
 domain knowledge to validate the results obtained. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 713-723 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Month: 5 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.588953 
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Author-Name: Sara   Jane Wilkinson 
Author-X-Name-First: Sara   Jane 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wilkinson 
Author-Name: Richard Reed 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Reed 
Title: Examining and quantifying the drivers behind alterations and extensions to commercial buildings in a central 
business district 
Abstract:
  The drive to undertake building adaptation has increased in momentum, the
 primary reason being adaptation can be less expensive than new build and
 conventionally result in faster project delivery times. The issue of
 sustainable development is another clear driver for adaptation and
 collectively buildings contribute around half of all greenhouse gas
 emissions. At the same time governments seek effective and efficient ways
 of reducing the contribution of cities to climate change and building
 adaptation appears to offer a practical means of reducing building-related
 emissions. One example is the &#x2018;1200 building program&#x2019; which
 aims to increase adaptation rates with a target of 1200 city centre office
 adaptations by 2020 as part of the strategy to achieve carbon neutrality.
 Through a longitudinal examination of building adaptations it is possible
 to identify the nature and extent of typical levels of adaptation, as well
 as determining the inter-relationship between different types of
 adaptation and building attributes. Melbourne city centre was used for a
 case study which analysed 5290 building adaptation events between 1998 and
 2008. The findings promote the adaptive reuse of buildings in specific
 circumstances and are directly applicable for increasing sustainability in
 the built environment. The case study focused on existing buildings in a
 global city to ensure relevance to urban centres where existing commercial
 buildings can become part of the solution to mitigate climate change. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 725-735 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Month: 5 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.588954 
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Author-Name: Jie Gong 
Author-X-Name-First: Jie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gong 
Author-Name: John   D. Borcherding 
Author-X-Name-First: John   D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Borcherding 
Author-Name: Carlos   H. Caldas 
Author-X-Name-First: Carlos   H. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Caldas 
Title: Effectiveness of craft time utilization in construction projects 
Abstract:
  Achieving efficient craft time utilization in the execution of
 construction projects is of great interest to project stakeholders. Craft
 time utilization assessment methods, such as work sampling and five-minute
 rating, measure the effectiveness of labour utilization, expose excessive
 non-productive time in the execution of construction activities, and
 reflect the soundness of workface planning. Onsite time utilization
 studies were conducted on 98 construction projects during the period
 1972--2009. Statistic analyses were performed on the collected data to
 investigate the evolution of direct work rates and crew effectiveness over
 time, to gain understanding on craft time utilization patterns, and to
 identify improvement opportunities. The results of analyses suggest that,
 among other findings, the direct work ratio in construction projects and
 crew effectiveness in various construction activities have not improved
 during this period, and there is a statistically significant difference on
 crew effectiveness across different types of activities as well as in
 activities with different team size. The findings provide baselines to
 support the definition of craft time utilization targets in productivity
 improvement initiatives. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 737-751 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Month: 6 
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Author-Name: Erika Levander 
Author-X-Name-First: Erika 
Author-X-Name-Last: Levander 
Author-Name: Susanne Engstr&#xF6;m 
Author-X-Name-First: Susanne 
Author-X-Name-Last: Engstr&#xF6;m 
Author-Name: Ylva Sard&#xE9;n 
Author-X-Name-First: Ylva 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sard&#xE9;n 
Author-Name: Lars Stehn 
Author-X-Name-First: Lars 
Author-X-Name-Last: Stehn 
Title: Construction clients&#x2019; ability to manage uncertainty and equivocality 
Abstract:
  While risk and uncertainty management have received much attention within
 construction management research, management of information interpretation
 remains unexplored. Situations that are generally overlooked are those
 where increased amounts and flow of information are not the solution to
 the human problem of managing multiple meanings of information and
 conflicting interpretations, i.e. &#x2018;equivocality&#x2019;. The aim is
 to identify and differentiate between construction clients&#x2019;
 uncertainty and equivocality about industrialized construction in Sweden,
 and, in the light of those findings, to evaluate clients&#x2019; current
 information processing practice on investment decisions in new-build in
 order to assess and discuss clients&#x2019; ability to manage uncertainty
 and equivocality. Based on information processing theory, analysis of
 aggregated data from three previous studies shows that there is a need to
 manage both uncertainty and equivocality. At the same time,
 clients&#x2019; ability to do this is found to be limited. Consequently,
 when industrialized construction moves clients beyond their current frame
 of reference, clients&#x2019; information processing practice does not
 support decision making. It is also proposed that differentiating between
 uncertainty and equivocality will enable a more profound understanding of
 the sequential order for information processing, i.e. that one must define
 questions (reduce equivocality) before one can find answers to the
 questions (reduce uncertainty). 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 753-764 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Month: 6 
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Author-Name: Jim Meikle 
Author-X-Name-First: Jim 
Author-X-Name-Last: Meikle 
Title: Modern Construction Economics: Theory and Application 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 765-766 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Month: 7 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.587440 
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Author-Name: K.C. Iyer 
Author-X-Name-First: K.C. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Iyer 
Author-Name: Mohammed Sagheer 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohammed 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sagheer 
Title: A real options based traffic risk mitigation model for build-operate-transfer highway projects in India 
Abstract:
  Build-operate-transfer (BOT) has been one of the preferred models of
 public--private partnership (PPP) for attracting private capital in the
 Indian highway sector. In BOT projects the traffic demand is considered a
 critical risk. Through a concession agreement called the model concession
 agreement (MCA) a standardized risk allocation framework has been adopted
 for BOT highway projects in India. If the actual traffic volume deviates
 from the projected traffic, the MCA suggests varying the length of the
 concession period (by a pre-agreed formula) to mitigate the traffic demand
 risk. This arrangement has the limitation of guaranteeing the
 concessionaire against the shortfall in traffic demand while it bestows
 unlimited gain otherwise. Past researchers have also examined only the
 possibility of revenue guarantees to protect the concessionaire from
 downside risks due to variation in traffic. Therefore, a traffic band is
 proposed: a combination of traffic floor and traffic cap&#x2014;which can
 ensure certainty as to the revenue streams of the private investor, while
 preventing him from appropriating windfall gains due to
 higher-than-expected traffic demand through an equitable risk and revenue
 sharing mechanism. A traffic band being quite analogous to financial
 options, the paper suggests use of a &#x2018;put&#x2019; option held by
 the concessionaire to determine the traffic floor, while a
 &#x2018;call&#x2019; option held by the government serves as the traffic
 ceiling. Application of the real options analogy to a real life case study
 using binomial lattice method indicates enhancement to the net present
 value of the project. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 771-779 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.597412 
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Author-Name: Eddie Chi-Man Hui 
Author-X-Name-First: Eddie Chi-Man 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hui 
Author-Name: Ivan Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: Ivan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Author-Name: Otto Muk-Fai Lau 
Author-X-Name-First: Otto Muk-Fai 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lau 
Title: Speculative bubbles in mass and luxury properties: an investigation of the Hong Kong residential market 
Abstract:
  Fluctuations in housing prices not only affect the financial well-being
 of corporations and households, but also influence the stability of
 economies. One of the results derived from such fluctuations is known as
 price bubbles. We aim to investigate whether such housing price bubbles
 did exist in two different residential markets of Hong Kong. The results
 indicate that there are bubbles in the Hong Kong housing markets before
 2003, and later within the luxury market by 2008. As to what the
 government could do to curb speculative activities with regard to housing,
 the introduction of a capital gains tax on short-term transactions of
 flats as well as a higher housing supply are regarded as effective means. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 781-793 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Month: 7 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.610329 
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Author-Name: Ioannis   E. Tsolas 
Author-X-Name-First: Ioannis   E. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tsolas 
Title: Modelling profitability and effectiveness of Greek-listed construction firms: an integrated DEA and ratio analysis 
Abstract:
  Existing research on construction performance measurement is dominated by
 project level studies, and the firm stakeholders require the development
 of models that compare performance in terms of efficiency. A new framework
 that integrates data envelopment analysis (DEA) and ratio analysis using a
 two-step approach is described to evaluate performance in terms of
 profitability and effectiveness of a sample of construction firms listed
 on the Athens Exchange. In the first step, profitability and effectiveness
 are assessed by employing DEA and by using the profit margin (i.e.
 income-to-sales ratio), respectively. In the second step, a Tobit and an
 ordinary least squares model are used in order to identify the drivers of
 profitability efficiency and effectiveness, respectively. Results do point
 out positive links between profitability efficiency and effectiveness.
 Profitability inefficiency can be explained by the size and
 expenses-to-total revenue ratio, whereas effectiveness can be explained
 only by the latter explanatory variable. The research framework may
 benefit not only Greek construction firms, but also firms in other
 countries to quantify their performance and improve their competitive
 advantages. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 795-807 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Month: 7 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.610330 
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Author-Name: S.Z.S. Tabish 
Author-X-Name-First: S.Z.S. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tabish 
Author-Name: Kumar   Neeraj Jha 
Author-X-Name-First: Kumar   Neeraj 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jha 
Title: Identification and evaluation of success factors for public construction projects 
Abstract:
  Achieving success in public construction projects is difficult because it
 requires economy, efficiency, quality, fairness and transparency. Such
 projects are taken up on the requisition of owners/clients and almost
 always involve multiple entities and are also accountable to external
 financial audit and vigilance agencies. Identification of the success
 factors is considered the key to achieving success in these projects.
 Through an extensive literature review, 36 success attributes were
 identified and a questionnaire-based survey was undertaken to elicit views
 of professionals on these success attributes. The responses from 105
 professionals with an average of 22 years of experience in public
 construction projects in India were collected and analysed. The factor
 analysis yielded four success factors: awareness of and compliance with
 rules and regulations; pre-project planning and clarity in scope;
 effective partnering among project participants; and external monitoring
 and control. These four success factors were also used in multivariate
 linear regression in order to explore their relative significance for
 overall performance, and compliance with anti-corruption and financial
 norms. The most significant factor for overall performance is awareness of
 and compliance with rules and regulations. The results would be helpful to
 public construction project professionals in taking proactive measures for
 successful completion of public projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 809-823 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.611152 
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Author-Name: Christian Henjewele 
Author-X-Name-First: Christian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Henjewele 
Author-Name: Ming Sun 
Author-X-Name-First: Ming 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sun 
Author-Name: Peter Fewings 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fewings 
Title: Critical parameters influencing value for money variations in PFI projects in the healthcare and transport sectors 
Abstract:
  Achieving good value for money (VFM) is the principal objective of any
 private finance initiative (PFI) project while sustaining it throughout
 the contract life is the greatest challenge. Empirical evidence is
 required to understand uncertainties surrounding VFM of PFI before finding
 effective ways to improve it. Variations in costs, time and client
 requirements are explored, between successive review stages of PFI
 projects from the strategic business case stage through to the operational
 phase. The magnitudes of these variations are established and critical
 parameters that influence them are identified. The research methods
 include a documentary analysis of the full business cases of five PFI
 projects and a questionnaire survey of 44 PFI projects from the healthcare
 and transport sectors in the UK. The findings reveal that the current VFM
 assessment of PFI projects is often carried out under conditions of
 considerable uncertainty with frequent changes in costs, timescales and
 client requirements. The list of critical parameters can help
 practitioners to identify priority areas and achieve a long-lasting VFM.
 The study broadens the understanding of whole life aspects of VFM of PFI
 projects and the interactivity of project parameters at different stages. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 825-839 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Month: 5 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.592204 
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Author-Name: Emrah Acar 
Author-X-Name-First: Emrah 
Author-X-Name-Last: Acar 
Author-Name: Yasemin G&#xF6;&#xE7; 
Author-X-Name-First: Yasemin 
Author-X-Name-Last: G&#xF6;&#xE7; 
Title: Prediction of risk perception by owners&#x2019; psychological traits in small building contractors 
Abstract:
  Risk decisions in small companies are not only based on the rational
 evaluations of the likelihood and magnitude of risks, but also rely on the
 personal traits of the owners, who are the dominant or single decision
 makers in their organizations. The major hypothesis of this paper is that
 risk management decisions in a small organization cannot be separated from
 the personality of its owner. Studying the risk perception of owners may
 be important to understand the ways they handle risky and ambiguous
 situations across different domains and to devise project risk management
 strategies that fit in with the particular needs of small companies.
 Owners&#x2019; risk perception related to building projects was
 statistically predicted by their psychological and demographic traits
 along with a set of organizational variables. Statistical analyses of data
 from 32 small general contractors specializing in residential and
 commercial building construction portray the risk-taking profile of owners
 and suggest that individuals with low risk propensity in health and
 financial domains have a higher risk perception, which is also positively
 associated with organizational size. These findings confirm the
 domain-specific nature of risk taking and provide a basis to examine
 thoroughly the project management strategies and actions at individual
 level in the case of smaller companies. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 841-852 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.611521 
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Author-Name: Colin   C. Williams 
Author-X-Name-First: Colin   C. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Williams 
Author-Name: Sara   J. Nadin 
Author-X-Name-First: Sara   J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nadin 
Author-Name: Jan Windebank 
Author-X-Name-First: Jan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Windebank 
Title: Undeclared work in the European construction industry: evidence from a 2007 Eurobarometer survey 
Abstract:
  A widespread assumption has been that undeclared work is rife in the
 European construction industry. Despite this, there have been no
 European-wide surveys of the prevalence and character of undeclared work
 in this sector of the economy. To fill this gap, the findings are reported
 of a 2007 Eurobarometer survey on undeclared work involving 26&#x2009;659
 face-to-face interviews undertaken in 27 European Union member states.
 This reveals the widespread prevalence of undeclared work in the European
 construction industry along with its heterogeneous forms and uneven
 distribution both spatially and across different groups of the
 construction workforce. It then evaluates what needs to be done to tackle
 this problem. The argument is that doing nothing is seldom an option
 because this leaves intact the existing negative impacts of undeclared
 work on construction businesses, the construction workforce, customers and
 governments. Pursuing the eradication of such work is neither effective
 nor necessarily desirable since most governments wish to move such
 endeavour into the declared realm rather than simply eradicate it. In
 consequence, this paper advocates a policy approach of facilitating the
 formalization of declared work and then details a range of preventative,
 curative and commitment policy measures for achieving this in the European
 construction industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 853-867 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Month: 7 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.610331 
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Author-Name: Peter Fenn 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fenn 
Title: Mediation in the Construction Industry: An International Review 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 869-869 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.602353 
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Author-Name: Ernst   Jan De Place Hansen 
Author-X-Name-First: Ernst   Jan 
Author-X-Name-Last: De Place Hansen 
Author-Name: Jacob   Norvig Larsen 
Author-X-Name-First: Jacob   Norvig 
Author-X-Name-Last: Larsen 
Title: Employment and winter construction: a comparative analysis of Denmark and western European countries with a similar 
climate 
Abstract:
  Reduced seasonal building activity in the construction sector is often
 assumed to be related to hard winter conditions for building activities
 and poor working conditions for construction workers, resulting in higher
 costs and poor quality of building products, particularly in the northern
 hemisphere. Can climatic conditions alone explain the sizeable difference
 in reduction in building activity in the construction sector in European
 countries in the winter months, or are other factors such as technology,
 economic cycles and schemes for financial compensation influential as
 well? What possibilities exist for reducing seasonal variation in
 employment? In addition to a literature review related to winter
 construction, European and national employment and meteorological data
 were studied. Finally, ministerial acts, ministerial orders or other
 public policy documents related to winter construction were scrutinized in
 order to identify and compare economic incentives and compensation schemes
 intended to increase winter working in construction in Denmark and other
 western European countries. Overall, economic development in the
 construction sector and the level of compensation or the duration of
 contracts for workers is more likely to explain differences in seasonal
 activity than climatic or technological factors. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 875-890 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.617762 
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Author-Name: Alan Griffith 
Author-X-Name-First: Alan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Griffith 
Title: Delivering best value in the small works portfolio of public sector organizations when using preferred contractors 
Abstract:
  The use of preferred contractors through a partnering arrangement is a
 prominent method of relationship-based procurement. The approach is
 frequently applied to managing the small works portfolio of public
 authorities. While the apparent benefits to client organizations of
 employing preferred contractors are widely known, questions surrounding
 the timeliness, duration, risk, disruption, quality and cost of works in
 the public sector are often rightly asked. The process and practices
 involved in small works procurement and management are crucial to the
 successful management of a public authority&#x2019;s portfolio and they
 are examined in this research with the support of three case studies. The
 findings highlight that: the characteristics of small works, which are of
 fundamental influence on their effective undertaking, are often
 misunderstood; the criteria describing successful small works are not well
 recognized; small works are sometimes inappropriately planned and
 undertaken inefficiently; and the worksite environment and local
 inhabitants are largely ignored when works are carried out. To improve the
 procurement and management of individual small works and the wider small
 works portfolio there must be better oversight practices during
 procurement and throughout works administration by public authorities and
 their contracted partners coupled with more effective management and
 onsite supervision by contractors. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 891-900 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.617377 
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Author-Name: Kumar   Neeraj Jha 
Author-X-Name-First: Kumar   Neeraj 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jha 
Author-Name: CT Chockalingam 
Author-X-Name-First: CT 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chockalingam 
Title: Prediction of schedule performance of Indian construction projects using an artificial neural network 
Abstract:
  Approximately 42% of Indian government-funded construction projects are
 facing time overruns. With a number of challenging projects around the
 corner, there is a definite need to overcome these delays. In an earlier
 study conducted by one of the authors, 55 project performance attributes
 were identified based on expert opinions and literature surveys, which
 were subsequently reduced to 20 factors (11 success and nine failure
 factors) using factor analysis. A second-stage questionnaire survey based
 on these factors was used to identify the significant schedule performance
 factors. The analysis of the survey responses led us to conclude that
 factors such as: a project manager&#x2019;s competence; monitoring and
 feedback by project participants; commitment of all project participants;
 owner&#x2019;s competence; interaction between external project
 participants; and good coordination between project participants
 significantly affect schedule performance. The survey also provided the
 basis for the development of a schedule performance prediction model. For
 this, an artificial neural network (ANN) method was used to construct the
 model, and the best was determined to be a 6-3-1 feed-forward neural
 network based on a back-propagation algorithm with a mean absolute
 percentage deviation (MAPD) of 11%. This enables project team members to
 understand the factors they must monitor closely in order to complete the
 projects on schedule and to predict performance throughout the course of
 the project. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 901-911 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Month: 7 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.608691 
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Author-Name: R.   David Espinoza 
Author-X-Name-First: R.   David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Espinoza 
Title: Contingency estimating using option pricing theory: closing the gap between theory and practice 
Abstract:
  Valuation of contingency budgets for construction projects considering
 technical and market uncertainties as well as the time it takes to execute
 the project can be estimated using option pricing theory. Although option
 pricing theory provides an attractive framework for calculation of
 contingency budgets, it typically results in complex highly non-linear
 partial differential equations that require the use of numerical
 algorithms and computer intensive techniques, thus making it difficult for
 practitioners to adopt this valuation technique. An attempt to bridge the
 gap between theory and practice is made by proposing an equivalent linear
 stochastic process to model the complex non-linear random variation with
 time of the technical and market uncertainty for projects. The
 approximation allows estimation of contingency budgets using either
 closed-form solutions for pricing options, or the intuitive binomial
 approach. To validate the proposed equivalent linear solution, its results
 were compared to the solution to the non-linear partial differential
 equation that governs the pricing of contingency budgets solved by Monte
 Carlo simulations. A parametric study of the error shows that the proposed
 approximation to estimate contingency budgets compares well with the
 results obtained from simulation. The main advantages of the proposed
 solution are its simplicity and straightforward implementation. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 913-927 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Month: 7 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.610328 
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Author-Name: Angela McCabe 
Author-X-Name-First: Angela 
Author-X-Name-Last: McCabe 
Author-Name: Rachel Parker 
Author-X-Name-First: Rachel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Parker 
Author-Name: Kerry Brown 
Author-X-Name-First: Kerry 
Author-X-Name-Last: Brown 
Title: Social outcomes in the construction industry: the case of the Western Australian &#x2018;Percent for Art&#x2019; 
policy 
Abstract:
  Social outcomes, in particular intangible social outcomes, are generally
 difficult to achieve in the construction industry due to the predominantly
 episodic, fragmented and heavily regulated nature of construction that
 presupposes a tendency towards mainstream construction processes and
 design. The Western Australian &#x2018;Percent for Art&#x2019; policy is
 recognized for stimulating social outcomes, by creating richer and more
 aesthetically pleasing social environments through the incorporation of
 artwork into public buildings. A case study of four Percent for Art
 projects highlights the role of the Artwork Selection Committee in
 incorporating artwork into construction. A total of 20 semi-structured
 interviews were conducted with committee members and policy officers. Data
 analysis involved a combination of pattern coding and matrix
 categorization, and resulted in the identification of the
 committee&#x2019;s three key elements of collaborative communication,
 democratic decision-making and project champions. The findings suggest
 these key elements foster the interaction, communication and relationships
 needed to facilitate feedback, enhance relationships, create
 cross-functional teams and lower project resistance, which are all
 necessary to overcome constraints to social outcomes in construction. The
 findings provide greater insight into the mechanisms for achieving social
 outcomes and a basis for future discussion about the processes for
 achieving social outcomes in the construction industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 929-941 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Month: 7 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.605794 
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Author-Name: Alexander Styhre 
Author-X-Name-First: Alexander 
Author-X-Name-Last: Styhre 
Title: The overworked site manager: gendered ideologies in the construction industry 
Abstract:
  Organizations are sites where gendered ideologies are established and
 played out and in the case of the construction industry there is a strong
 underrepresentation of women and ethnic minorities in certain positions
 such as site managers. Masculine ideologies here denote the totality of
 norms, belief and assumptions that serve to enact specific images of e.g.
 leadership work. In the case of the Swedish construction industry, the
 site manager role is enacted as a paternal figure having full control of
 the situation, always in the position to take care of emerging and
 unforeseen events, and spending long hours at work. Such site management
 role is thus reproducing gender ideologies, imposing expectations on
 individual site managers, and erecting entry barriers for e.g. women or
 individuals not willing to forsake family life. The managerial
 implications are that the construction industry needs to critically
 evaluate what demands are put on site managers and how to create more
 balanced leadership positions. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 943-955 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Month: 5 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.588955 
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Author-Name: Sanjay   Sampat Wakchaure 
Author-X-Name-First: Sanjay   Sampat 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wakchaure 
Author-Name: Kumar Neeraj Jha 
Author-X-Name-First: Kumar Neeraj 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jha 
Title: Prioritization of bridges for maintenance planning using data envelopment analysis 
Abstract:
  Resources&#x2014;especially funds allotted&#x2014;for the maintenance of
 bridges, are generally scanty. Thus, it becomes difficult to select
 bridges for maintenance from among several competing bridges to ensure
 their safety and serviceability to the desired level. A bridge health
 index is considered a reasonably accurate depiction of the condition of a
 bridge and hence is the basis for most of the decisions on fund
 allocation. However, it still remains to be seen whether such a
 decision-making tool results in an efficient fund allocation. From data
 collected on Indian bridges, it is observed that fund allocation based on
 bridge condition is not always judicious. Rather, a number of factors
 affect the final decision on fund allocation. Hence, an alternative
 approach of data envelopment analysis (DEA) has been used for scoring the
 efficiency of 14 bridges selected for the study. Depending on the
 availability of data, this method can take into account other factors
 besides the bridge health index that influence decisions on maintenance
 planning. The variables selected for the DEA are: bridge health index,
 deck area of the bridge, maintenance cost of the bridge, and the age of
 the bridge. The allocation of funds for the maintenance of bridges based
 on DEA has proved to be comparatively more efficient. This has been
 illustrated with the help of a numerical example. The proposed method
 would enable bridge authorities to formulate better strategies for
 planning and executing bridge maintenance activities in a cost-effective
 manner. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 957-968 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.614267 
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Author-Name: Heng Jiang 
Author-X-Name-First: Heng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jiang 
Author-Name: Chunlu Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Chunlu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Title: Forecasting construction demand: a vector error correction model with dummy variables 
Abstract:
  Modelling the level of demand for construction is vital in policy
 formulation and implementation as the construction industry plays an
 important role in a country&#x2019;s economic development process. In
 construction economics, research efforts on construction demand modelling
 and forecasting are various, but few researchers have considered the
 impact of global economy events in construction demand modelling. An
 advanced multivariate modelling technique, namely the vector error
 correction (VEC) model with dummy variables, was adopted to predict demand
 in the Australian construction market. The results of prediction accuracy
 tests suggest that the general VEC model and the VEC model with dummy
 variables are both acceptable for forecasting construction economic
 indicators. However, the VEC model that considers external impacts
 achieves higher prediction accuracy than the general VEC model. The model
 estimates indicate that the growth in population, changes in national
 income, fluctuations in interest rates and changes in householder
 expenditure all play significant roles when explaining variations in
 construction demand. The VEC model with disturbances developed can serve
 as an experimentation using an advanced econometrical method which can be
 used to analyse the effect of specific events or factors on the
 construction market growth. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 969-979 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 29 
Year: 2011 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.611522 
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Author-Name: S.Z.S. Tabish 
Author-X-Name-First: S.Z.S. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tabish 
Author-Name: Kumar   Neeraj Jha 
Author-X-Name-First: Kumar   Neeraj 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jha 
Title: The impact of anti-corruption strategies on corruption free performance in public construction projects 
Abstract:
  Despite extensive efforts, corruption in public procurement has reached
 epidemic proportions and has become one of the major challenges for
 management. Because corrupt practices mostly occur under wraps, the task
 of combating corruption becomes even more difficult. In the course of a
 review of the extant literature on the theme a number of independent
 constructs with the potential to develop anti-corruption strategies have
 been identified. A research model was developed on the basis of the
 hypothesis that anti-corruption strategies lead to corruption free
 performance in public construction projects. A questionnaire survey was
 administered and 105 responses were collected. &#x2018;Anti-corruption
 strategies&#x2019; was defined as a second order construct composed of
 four latent constructs: leadership, rules and regulations, training and
 fear of punishment. The structural equation modelling (SEM) technique was
 used to test the hypothesized positive inter-relations between
 anti-corruption strategies and corruption free performance. The
 significance of the role of management leadership, rules and regulations,
 training, as well as fear of punishment is highlighted to help policy
 makers and construction institutions in understanding the role of various
 anti-corruption strategies in public construction projects so that they
 may contribute to this important endeavour in achieving the goal of
 promoting economy, efficiency, quality, fairness and transparency. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 21-35 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.654128 
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Author-Name: Abdul-Rashid Abdul-Aziz 
Author-X-Name-First: Abdul-Rashid 
Author-X-Name-Last: Abdul-Aziz 
Title: Control mechanisms exercised in Malaysian housing public-private partnerships 
Abstract:
  There is a dearth of publications on the actual implementation of housing
 public-private partnerships (PPPs), especially in developing countries.
 Control mechanisms used by public agencies in Malaysia under PPP
 arrangements to ensure private partner compliance were examined. The
 governance archetypes which prevailed in the PPP relationships were also
 identified. The control mechanisms typology prepared by management
 accounting scholars was used as the theoretical framework. Qualitative
 data, mainly from informants, were collected from 10 public agencies using
 the multi-case approach. The case studies were found to adopt specific
 control mechanisms when choosing suitable partners (exploratory phase),
 crafting the agreement (contract phase) and firming up control activities
 (execution phase). These mechanisms are associated with bureaucracy and
 hybrid governance archetypes, but not the market governance archetype.
 Recommendations to improve the effectiveness of certain control mechanisms
 deployed by the case studies are presented at the end of the paper. Public
 agencies in Malaysia and abroad which share the same housing PPP variant
 as Malaysia&#x2019;s are recommended to adopt transferable best practices
 contained within the respective control mechanisms. Construction
 management scholars should consider adopting the control mechanism
 typology for their own research undertakings. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 37-55 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.654129 
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Author-Name: Ximing Ruan 
Author-X-Name-First: Ximing 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ruan 
Author-Name: Edward   G. Ochieng 
Author-X-Name-First: Edward   G. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ochieng 
Author-Name: Andrew   D.F. Price 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew   D.F. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Price 
Author-Name: Charles   O. Egbu 
Author-X-Name-First: Charles   O. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Egbu 
Title: Knowledge integration process in construction projects: a social network analysis approach to compare competitive 
and collaborative working 
Abstract:
  Research on knowledge integration across organizational boundaries is
 still very limited because of the assumption that knowledge is a critical
 asset, which should be secured within organizational boundaries. A variety
 of knowledge management frameworks have presented the same common
 characteristics, including information sharing as the basis for knowledge
 management, a supportive culture, trust and proximity. Social network
 analysis is used to examine the knowledge integration process in
 collaborative and competitive working systems on four case study projects
 based on public sector organizations. This involved shadowing participants
 and conducting interviews. Participants were selected from a set of
 functional teams according to their role. Five participants were
 interviewed from each project in order to check the validity and
 reliability of the data. The knowledge integration patterns are presented
 by quantitative methods using the social network analysis approach. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 5-19 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.654127 
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Author-Name: Pertti Lahdenper&#xE4; 
Author-X-Name-First: Pertti 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lahdenper&#xE4; 
Title: Making sense of the multi-party contractual arrangements of project partnering, project alliancing and integrated 
project delivery 
Abstract:
  Collaborative construction project arrangements have been the subject of
 many development efforts owing to the frustration felt toward the
 opportunism inherent in traditional contracting. Globally, three
 approaches have stood out: project partnering, project alliancing and
 integrated project delivery. These so-called relational project delivery
 arrangements have much in common. This study aims to clarify the
 similarities and differences between the arrangements by examining their
 key concepts and features one by one and in relation to each other; the
 motivation behind each is also examined. Early involvement of key parties,
 transparent financials, shared risk and reward, joint decision-making, and
 a collaborative multi-party agreement are some of the features
 incorporated in all the arrangements to a varying degree. Beyond the
 numerous details, divergent applications and constant evolution presented,
 the study also recognizes project alliancing as a project delivery system
 in its own right due to its contractual structure that integrated project
 delivery aims to imitate while introducing some management approaches not
 included in project alliancing. Project partnering, although developed in
 leaps and bounds since its introduction, takes a more conservative
 approach to work scope and liabilities. Similarly, project alliancing
 takes relational contracting to the extreme compared to the current forms
 of integrated project delivery and, especially, project partnering. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 57-79 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.648947 
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Author-Name: David   William Cattell 
Author-X-Name-First: David   William 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cattell 
Title: An overview of component unit pricing theory 
Abstract:
  Component unit pricing (CUP) theory presents a fresh approach to item
 pricing, described as the process of distributing the overall price among
 its constituent component items. This theory provides explanation and
 proof that different distributions of mark-up among the items of a project
 produce different levels of reward for contractors, while exposing them to
 different degrees of risk. The theory describes the three identified
 sources of these rewards, namely those of improved cash flow, escalation
 in compensation and valuations of likely variations. In addition, it also
 provides the first explanation of the three risks involved, namely the
 risk of &#x2018;rejection&#x2019;, the risk of &#x2018;reaction&#x2019;
 and the risk of &#x2018;being wrong&#x2019;. In combination, it provides a
 means by which both the rewards as well as these risks can now be measured
 given any pricing scenario. This theory gives effect to fuzzy constraints
 on the price of each item, providing a scientific basis by which to
 identify more extreme prices when pursuing more profit and more restrained
 prices when seeking to reduce risk. Overall, it provides a basis by which
 to moderate these two objectives in the pursuit of the maximization of a
 contractor&#x2019;s utility. A test on a hypothetical project indicates an
 improvement of more than 150% on utility, if a contractor applies this
 theory, compared to the position when balanced prices are used instead. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 81-92 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.648948 
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Author-Name: Anita Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Anita 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Title: Corporate Strategy in Construction: Understanding Today&#x2019;s Theory and Practice 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 93-95 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.648946 
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Author-Name: Ani Raiden 
Author-X-Name-First: Ani 
Author-X-Name-Last: Raiden 
Title: Harvesting and Managing Knowledge in Construction 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 95-97 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.651482 
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Author-Name: Roberta Pellegrino 
Author-X-Name-First: Roberta 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pellegrino 
Author-Name: Nicola Costantino 
Author-X-Name-First: Nicola 
Author-X-Name-Last: Costantino 
Author-Name: Roberto Pietroforte 
Author-X-Name-First: Roberto 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pietroforte 
Author-Name: Silvio Sancilio 
Author-X-Name-First: Silvio 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sancilio 
Title: Construction of multi-storey concrete structures in Italy: patterns of productivity and learning curves 
Abstract:
  The achievement of expected site productivity is one of the main
 characteristics of successfully completed projects. The productivity rates
 of concrete construction according to the learning curve theory are
 discussed in this paper. The study builds upon the records of variable
 productivity rates achieved in the erection of 15 multi-storey concrete
 structures in Southern Italy and the discussion of the factors behind such
 variability. In this last regard, a multilevel regression analysis
 identifies the most important factors. The repetitive work that
 characterizes these structures provides distinct opportunities for
 productivity enhancement. Learning curve theory is applied to quantify
 such an improvement by using a straight-line model. The quantification of
 learning rates, ranging from 85% to 95%, is useful for the labour cost and
 time planning of future concrete structures in the region. In the case of
 Italian sites, the application of the learning curve would be more
 beneficial if more effort were spent in the planning and control of the
 initial construction site operations and in the constructability analysis
 of design documents. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 103-115 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.660776 
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Author-Name: Eddie Chi-Man Hui 
Author-X-Name-First: Eddie Chi-Man 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hui 
Author-Name: Tony   K.K. Lo 
Author-X-Name-First: Tony   K.K. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lo 
Author-Name: Jia Chen 
Author-X-Name-First: Jia 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen 
Author-Name: Ziyou Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Ziyou 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Title: Housing and consumer markets in urban China 
Abstract:
  In China, the real estate sector has been one of the most powerful
 driving forces in economic development over the past two decades. The
 housing sector, particularly, has a strong wealth effect on consumption.
 This has attracted much attention not only in academia but also in society
 at large. Yet little is known about the relationship between housing and
 consumption in urban China. An investigation into the causal relationship
 between the money flow of the housing market and that of the consumer
 market for local citizens in urban China applies a recently developed
 method: renormalized partial directed coherence (renormalized PDC). This
 is an advanced tool to exclude the indirect relationships between the
 housing and consumer markets. Since the original renormalized PDC cannot
 show the result numerically, we quantify the relationships by developing a
 set of criteria for further discussion within the renormalized PDC
 framework. The empirical work reveals two major findings: (1) the retail
 price level is quite useful in predicting the housing turnover-income
 ratio; (2) the rental price is one of the most important factors affecting
 the fluctuation of retail prices for the case of urban areas in China. A
 housing turnover-income ratio (HTIR) is developed to evaluate the money
 flow into the housing market, which provides a new way to carry out data
 analysis when the usual indicators might be inappropriate. The research
 provides a reference point for economic policymaking for the relationship
 between the money flow into the housing market and the money flow into the
 consumer market. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 117-131 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.654130 
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Author-Name: Sanjay   S. Wakchaure 
Author-X-Name-First: Sanjay   S. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wakchaure 
Author-Name: Kumar Neeraj Jha 
Author-X-Name-First: Kumar Neeraj 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jha 
Title: Determination of bridge health index using analytical hierarchy process 
Abstract:
  Owners of bridges all over the world are facing the task of maintaining
 them within limited resources. The allocation of resources among the
 competing deteriorating bridges is a difficult task. Bridge health indices
 are used for deciding the priority of bridges for maintenance, and for the
 allocation of resources. Ascertaining the relative importance of bridge
 components is a prime requirement in the development of the indices. Based
 on the available literature and preliminary discussions with experts in
 this field, the bridge components were grouped into seven categories and a
 questionnaire was developed. The responses to the questionnaire were used
 in the analytical hierarchy process for deciding the weights (relative
 importance) of each bridge component. Consequently, based on the
 literature review, different condition states were defined, and a
 quantification of different distress types, corresponding to each of the
 condition states, was made. The weights and condition states of different
 bridge components were used to develop a bridge health index. The
 condition states were obtained using visual inspection, according to the
 definition. The index can be applied easily by different stakeholders for
 ranking a number of bridges in a bridge stock for maintenance actions,
 thereby optimizing resources. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 133-149 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.658075 
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Author-Name: Huimin Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Huimin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Author-Name: David Arditi 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Arditi 
Author-Name: Zhuofu Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Zhuofu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Title: Transaction-related issues and construction project performance 
Abstract:
  Transaction cost economics deals with costs incurred at the pre-contract
 phase such as the costs of conducting market research, exploring financial
 opportunities, conducting a feasibility study, organizing a
 bidding/negotiation and managing design; and with costs incurred in the
 post-contract phase such as the costs of administering the contract,
 administering change orders and claims, resolving disputes and managing
 incentives. Many researchers have investigated the factors that affect
 project performance over the years, but neglected to consider
 transaction-related issues. The effects of transaction-related issues on
 project performance are investigated in this study. Project performance is
 measured on the basis of completion within budget and on schedule,
 compliance with quality standards, and satisfaction of the owner.
 Transaction-related issues include the magnitude of transaction costs, the
 uncertainty in the transaction environment, and the owner&#x2019;s and the
 contractor&#x2019;s roles in the transaction. Hypotheses are tested by
 using a structural equation model using data collected from a survey
 administered to construction owners. The findings indicate that project
 performance can be stronger if the uncertainty in the transaction
 environment is minimized, transaction costs are kept low, and owners and
 contractors are sensitive to transaction-related issues. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 151-164 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.655254 
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Author-Name: Katie Shawn Dewlaney 
Author-X-Name-First: Katie Shawn 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dewlaney 
Author-Name: Matthew Hallowell 
Author-X-Name-First: Matthew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hallowell 
Title: Prevention through design and construction safety management strategies for high performance sustainable building 
construction 
Abstract:
  Recent studies have found that Leadership in Energy and Environmental
 Design (LEED) buildings have a higher injury rate than traditional
 non-LEED buildings and that 12 of the LEED credits increase risks for
 construction workers. The objective was to identify and describe risk
 mitigation strategies that reduce the safety risk associated with the
 design and construction of high performance sustainable projects by
 conducting extensive interviews with experienced designers and
 constructors. Fortunately, feasible prevention techniques through design
 and construction safety management strategies exist and can be used to
 mitigate the safety risk associated with the design features and means and
 methods of construction used to achieve LEED certification. Most commonly,
 designers and contractors identified prefabrication, effective site layout
 and alternative products as methods to prevent injuries that specifically
 relate to the hazards of each sustainable element. The results of the
 interviews and results from previous research were organized into a
 decision support tool built in Adobe LiveCycle. Practitioners may use the
 findings and the tool to enhance safety for construction workers, an
 aspect of sustainability that is not currently addressed in the LEED
 Program. Researchers may also use the techniques described as a starting
 point for lifecycle safety analyses for sustainable buildings. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 165-177 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.654232 
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Author-Name: Russell Kenley 
Author-X-Name-First: Russell 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kenley 
Title: Managing Change in Construction Projects: A Knowledge-based Approach 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 179-180 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.655751 
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Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Connaughton 
Title: Who Needs Migrant Workers? Labour Shortages, Immigration, and Public Policy 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 180-183 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.655249 
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Author-Name: Allan Ashworth 
Author-X-Name-First: Allan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ashworth 
Title: The Impact of Building Information Modelling: Transforming Construction 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 183-185 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.655250 
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Author-Name: Fang Dongping 
Author-X-Name-First: Fang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dongping 
Author-Name: Wang Tao 
Author-X-Name-First: Wang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tao 
Title: Green Buildings and the Law 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 185-187 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.655251 
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Author-Name: Pim   M. A. Polesie 
Author-X-Name-First: Pim   M. A. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Polesie 
Title: Reducing the use of resources in medium-sized Swedish construction enterprises: production managers&#x2019; views 
Abstract:
  What construction firms do&#x2014;and do not do&#x2014;to reduce the use
 of resources in construction projects is explored by adopting production
 managers&#x2019; views of their firms&#x2019; onsite activities. A
 literature review and empirical data are combined; 15 production managers
 have been asked how they perceived their company&#x2019;s compliance with
 31 recommendations to reduce the use of resources. The managers perceived
 their firms to primarily focus on identifying their customers&#x2019; real
 needs, stimulating employees to undertake further education, and striving
 for long-term customer--supplier relationships. In contrast, they
 perceived that less attention was directed to making use of all of the
 week&#x2019;s hours, to supporting their main suppliers in their
 development, and planning feedback and training after project completion.
 The use of resources is examined by focusing on the perceived low priority
 given to gathering information and knowledge, as well as to reducing time
 and the need for long-term relationships with customers in contrast to
 short-term relationships with suppliers. The managers adopted a
 project-specific approach mainly to the use of material resources. A more
 holistic view of resources could enable the development of novel solutions
 in construction. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 193-202 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.658823 
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Author-Name: Manuel Schoenwitz 
Author-X-Name-First: Manuel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Schoenwitz 
Author-Name: Mohamed Naim 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohamed 
Author-X-Name-Last: Naim 
Author-Name: Andrew Potter 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Potter 
Title: The nature of choice in mass customized house building 
Abstract:
  There is a need to explore the actual uptake of specification options by
 clients in the context of the self-build housing industry. In so doing all
 the components in a house that can be customized were categorized so as to
 highlight the features that must be customizable and those that can be
 standardized. Through a longitudinal study of a German house builder, data
 from 16 projects over a 35-year time horizon have been collected. The
 extent of choice made in these projects has been determined by comparing
 the original standard building specification with the actual finalized
 fit-out specification of the project. In scrutinizing the collected data
 it became apparent that the number of changes made by the clients
 increased considerably over the timespan studied. More importantly,
 clients appreciated the freedom of choice as they were prepared to spend
 increasing amounts on customization. In particular specification options
 were made in the sanitary, internal design and fa&#xE7;ade categories.
 Moreover the results revealed that offering a high degree of choice is
 appropriate for most, but not all, components for the case house builder.
 Key areas for choice include those relating to sanitary ware and the
 fa&#xE7;ade. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 203-219 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.664277 
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Author-Name: Ranon Chotibhongs 
Author-X-Name-First: Ranon 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chotibhongs 
Author-Name: David Arditi 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Arditi 
Title: Analysis of collusive bidding behaviour 
Abstract:
  Researchers have attempted to develop methods that detect collusive
 bidding. But no method can detect collusion with certainty unless it is
 based on legal evidence. A method is proposed to detect collusive bidding
 behaviour that improves the performance of previous methods. It analyses
 the historical bidding data provided by a construction owner in a two-step
 approach which is mainly based on a multiple regression model. The first
 step involves identifying the potential cartel bidders using the residual
 test and the cost structure stability test developed in earlier work. The
 second step is the focus of this paper and involves comparing the
 behaviour of the potential cartel bidders and non-cartel bidders by
 analysing bid distributions, their cost dispersion, and the differences in
 their cost structures. After conducting the second step of the study, it
 was found that the suspected cartel bidders identified in Step 1 behaved
 in ways to confirm collusion. Also, in an unrelated search, it was found
 that two of the six potential cartel bidders who were identified in this
 study had been audited by the public agency for bid fraud, and that
 another potential cartel bidder had been found guilty by the courts and
 forbidden from doing business with the public agency. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 221-231 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.661443 
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Author-Name: Steven Devaney 
Author-X-Name-First: Steven 
Author-X-Name-Last: Devaney 
Author-Name: Deb Roberts 
Author-X-Name-First: Deb 
Author-X-Name-Last: Roberts 
Title: Who gets the jobs? Factors influencing the employability of property and construction graduates in the UK 
Abstract:
  Against a background of a strongly performing property market, the last
 decade saw a significant rise in numbers of entrants to undergraduate and
 postgraduate built environment programmes in the UK. The growth in
 postgraduate numbers reflected the emergence of conversion programmes with
 the result that, across a range of built environment pathways, employers
 can choose between different types of graduate: those straight from an
 undergraduate degree, those who have completed an additional postgraduate
 course or those who have taken, following a first degree in another
 discipline, a conversion programme in property or construction at
 postgraduate level. A bivariate probit modelling approach is used to
 explore whether having a postgraduate taught (PGT) qualification
 systematically improves the probability of finding graduate level
 employment. Different built environment programmes are considered, while
 controlling for other factors that may influence employment outcomes,
 including university type, mode of study, gender, ethnicity and age. The
 results suggest that a postgraduate degree in land and property management
 significantly increases the probability of gaining graduate level
 employment, but this is not so for construction, quantity surveying or
 building surveying. The findings are discussed in the wider context of
 changes in UK higher education. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 233-246 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.654233 
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Author-Name: Hans Lind 
Author-X-Name-First: Hans 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lind 
Title: Sustainable Buildings in Practice: What the Users Think 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 247-248 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.655252 
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Author-Name: Pierre Bonnal 
Author-X-Name-First: Pierre 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bonnal 
Title: Project Management 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 248-250 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.655253 
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Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Boyd 
Title: The Architecture of Information: Architecture, Interaction Design and the Patterning of Digital Information 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 250-251 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.656134 
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Author-X-Name-First: Alexander 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pichura 
Title: The Architect&#x2019;s Portfolio: Planning, Design, Production 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 252-253 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.656670 
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Author-Name: Michele Lancione 
Author-X-Name-First: Michele 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lancione 
Title: Architecture in the Space of Flows 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 253-255 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.663095 
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Author-Name: Chung-Fah Huang 
Author-X-Name-First: Chung-Fah 
Author-X-Name-Last: Huang 
Author-Name: Ho-Chi Lien 
Author-X-Name-First: Ho-Chi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lien 
Title: An empirical analysis of the influences of corporate social responsibility on organizational performance of 
Taiwan&#x2019;s construction industry: using corporate image as a mediator 
Abstract:
  Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become a hot issue for modern
 enterprises recently. The primary purpose of this study was to investigate
 the relationships of CSR and organizational performance. The secondary
 purpose was to determine whether the effect of CSR on organizational
 performance could be mediated by corporate image. To fulfil the primary
 purpose, a questionnaire-based survey was used to measure CSR, corporate
 image and overall organizational performance in Taiwan&#x2019;s
 construction industry. Two hundred and eighty-one valid samples were
 collected and statistically analysed using factor analysis, correlation
 analysis and hierarchical regression analysis. The analysis results
 suggest that CSR is positively correlated with corporate image and
 organizational performance. Additionally, levels of corporate image are
 positively associated with organizational performance levels. The results
 also indicate that corporate image may serve as a mediator between CSR and
 organizational performance, meaning that companies benefit from investment
 in CSR realization, even if they also have a positive corporate image. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 263-275 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.668620 
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Author-Name: Timothy Michael Rose 
Author-X-Name-First: Timothy Michael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rose 
Author-Name: Karen Manley 
Author-X-Name-First: Karen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Manley 
Title: Adoption of innovative products on Australian road infrastructure projects 
Abstract:
  Product innovation is an important contributor to the performance of
 infrastructure projects in the construction industry. Maximizing the
 potential for innovative product adoption is a challenging task due to the
 complexities of the construction innovation system. A qualitative
 methodology involving interviews with major construction project
 stakeholders is employed to address the research question: &#x2018;What
 are the main obstacles to the adoption of innovative products in the road
 industry?&#x2019; The characteristics of six key product innovation
 obstacles in Australian road projects are described. The six key obstacles
 are: project goal misalignment, client pressures, weak contractual
 relations, lack of product trialling, inflexible product specifications
 and product liability concerns. A snapshot of the dynamics underlying
 these obstacles is provided. There are few such assessments in the
 literature, despite the imperative to improve construction innovation
 rates globally in order to deliver road infrastructure projects of
 increasing size and complexity. Key obstacles are interpreted through an
 open innovation construct, providing direction for policy to enhance the
 uptake of innovation across the construction product supply network. Early
 evidence suggests the usefulness of an open innovation construct that
 integrates three conceptual lenses: network governance, absorptive
 capacity and knowledge intermediation, in order to interpret product
 adoption obstacles in the context of Australian road infrastructure
 projects. The paper also provides practical advice and direction for
 government and industry organizations that wish to promote the flow of
 innovative product knowledge across the construction supply network. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 277-298 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.665173 
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Author-Name: David Greenwood 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Greenwood 
Author-Name: Shuwei Wu 
Author-X-Name-First: Shuwei 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wu 
Title: Establishing the association between collaborative working and construction project performance based on client and 
contractor perceptions 
Abstract:
  The assumption that forms of collaborative working (for example,
 partnering) can have a substantial beneficial impact on project
 performance underlies many of the proposed reform agendas in the UK
 construction sector. The majority of supporting evidence is, however,
 either anecdotal or limited to individual cases. This shortfall is
 addressed and aspects of project performance are evaluated relative to
 different degrees of collaborative working. To achieve this,
 <italic>project performance</italic> and <italic>collaborative
 working</italic> were first analysed into identified constituents. For
 clarity, these were referred to as <italic>attributes</italic> (of
 collaborative working) and <italic>indicators</italic> (in the case of
 project performance). This permitted the operationalization of the two
 concepts into a more measurable format. Data from 44 projects were
 evaluated. The results indicate a positive linear relationship between
 collaborative working and project performance. Further, by seeking
 associations between these disaggregated attributes (of collaborative
 working) and indicators (of project performance) a richer picture emerged
 of how the association between the two headline concepts might possibly be
 explained. Aside from its theoretical contribution, the work has a
 practical implication in terms of how project performance might be
 improved. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 299-308 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.666801 
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Author-Name: Derek Thomson 
Author-X-Name-First: Derek 
Author-X-Name-Last: Thomson 
Author-Name: Ammar Kaka 
Author-X-Name-First: Ammar 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kaka 
Author-Name: Laura Pronk 
Author-X-Name-First: Laura 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pronk 
Author-Name: Chaham Alalouch 
Author-X-Name-First: Chaham 
Author-X-Name-Last: Alalouch 
Title: The use of freelisting to elicit stakeholder understanding of the benefits sought from healthcare buildings 
Abstract:
  The process of elicitation and synthesis of the collective understanding
 of a cultural domain held by a group of stakeholders is challenging. This
 problem typifies the pre-project activity from which a coherent
 understanding of the benefits sought from infrastructure investment must
 emerge to inform the business case rationale. The anthropological
 freelisting method is evaluated as a solution by determining its ability
 to be operationalized in a practical form for project application. Using
 data from the stakeholders of a large NHS Scotland building project, the
 use of multidimensional scaling for data analysis is compared with
 participatory pilesorting to determine which freelisting protocol balances
 insight with practicality. Neither approach is found to offer an ideal
 method of characterizing sought benefits. The social construction of
 pilesorting promotes reliability while the analytical rigour of
 multidimensional scaling remains attractive to auditors. Their distinct
 insights suggest that both approaches should be combined in future and
 used alongside further post-elicitation devices from anthropology such as
 cultural consensus modelling or structured conceptualization. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 309-323 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.658824 
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Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Allan 
Title:  <bold>Climate and Architecture</bold> Torben Dahl (ed.), Routledge, London, 2010 168 pp., ISBN 978 0 415 56309 3, 
&#xA3;25.99 (pb) 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 325-328 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.666800 
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Author-X-Name-First: Joseph 
Author-X-Name-Last: Voros 
Title:  <bold>Constructing Futures: Industry Leaders and Futures Thinking in Construction</bold>  
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 328-331 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.665170 
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Author-X-Name-First: Hans 
Author-X-Name-Last: Voordijk 
Title:  <bold>Contemporary Issues in Construction in Developing Countries</bold>  
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 331-333 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.665171 
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Author-X-Name-First: William 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ibbs 
Title:  <bold>Commercial Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution</bold>  
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 333-334 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.665172 
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Author-Name: Mattias Jacobsson 
Author-X-Name-First: Mattias 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jacobsson 
Author-Name: Henrik   C.J. Linderoth 
Author-X-Name-First: Henrik   C.J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Linderoth 
Title: User perceptions of ICT impacts in Swedish construction companies: &#x2018;it&#x2019;s fine, just as it is&#x2019; 
Abstract:
  The use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in
 construction companies has been growing steadily during the last decade.
 However, few studies inquire into either perceptions of the impact of
 actual ICT use or perceptions among different occupational groups in
 construction companies. The aim of the paper is to explore users&#x2019;
 general perceptions of ICT impacts in the post-adoption stage and analyse
 the implications for construction management practice. A mixed methods
 approach was used. Quantitative data were collected using a web-based
 survey both in a major construction company and among medium-sized
 companies in Sweden. Data from 294 returned completed questionnaires were
 analysed with t-tests and multiple regression analysis. In addition,
 participant observations and semi-structured interviews were conducted
 within the major construction company in order to strengthen the analysis.
 It can be concluded that respondents are generally fairly satisfied with
 the ICT. Differences in perceptions among occupational groups can be
 explained by the nature of work tasks and the original intentions for
 using ICT as a means of control and calculation. Even if respondents
 perceive that a further development of ICT could improve competitiveness,
 they do not want to increase their use of it in their workplaces. They
 basically think that &#x2018;it is fine, just as it is&#x2019;. This
 indicates that a challenge in construction management is to investigate
 how prevailing and new ICT applications can be used to develop the
 industry. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 339-357 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.672757 
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Author-Name: Lennon   H.T. Choy 
Author-X-Name-First: Lennon   H.T. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Choy 
Author-Name: Winky   K.O. Ho 
Author-X-Name-First: Winky   K.O. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ho 
Author-Name: Stephen   W.K. Mak 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen   W.K. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mak 
Title: Housing attributes and Hong Kong real estate prices: a quantile regression analysis 
Abstract:
  By nature, people&#x2019;s tastes and preferences are unique and diverse
 so that a constant coefficient of each housing attribute produced by
 ordinary least squares (OLS) is not able to fully describe the behaviour
 of homebuyers of different classes. To complement the least squares,
 quantile regression is used to identify how real estate prices respond
 differently to a change in one unit of housing attribute at different
 quantiles. Theoretically, quantile regression can be utilized to estimate
 the implicit price for each housing attribute across the distribution of
 real estate prices, allowing specific percentiles of prices to be more
 influenced by certain housing attributes when compared to other
 percentiles. Empirical results demonstrate that most housing attributes,
 such as apartment size, age and floor level, command different prices at
 different quantiles. With the use of this approach, the efficiency of the
 mortgage markets is enhanced by offering more accurate prediction of real
 estate prices at the lower and upper price distribution. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 359-366 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.677542 
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Author-Name: Helen Clare Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen Clare 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Author-Name: Tracy Cooke 
Author-X-Name-First: Tracy 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cooke 
Author-Name: Nick Blismas 
Author-X-Name-First: Nick 
Author-X-Name-Last: Blismas 
Title: Designing for construction workers&#x2019; occupational health and safety: a case study of socio-material complexity 
Abstract:
  Drawing upon an empirical analysis of the design and construction of a
 food processing facility, a theoretical understanding of the impact of
 design decision-making on the occupational health and safety (OHS) of
 construction workers is developed. It is argued that current policy and
 legislative approaches to Construction Hazard Prevention through Design
 (CHPtD) are inherently limited because they do not adequately reflect the
 socio-material complexity of decision-making in construction design.
 Specifically, the simplistic attribution of responsibility to a single
 socio-technical actor, &#x2018;the designer&#x2019;, does not reflect the
 multiple and disparate influences that impact upon OHS outcomes. Nor do
 existing CHPtD policy frameworks, management processes and tools recognize
 the manner in which the interactions and associations between relevant
 project stakeholders and various non-human artefacts shape (and are also
 influenced by) the evolution of design decisions. Drawing on actor-network
 theory (ANT) and using embedded units within a case study approach, the
 interactions between human actors and non-human artefacts are explored in
 relation to the design of four components of the food processing facility.
 The way in which design decisions unfolded and shaped OHS experiences
 during the construction stage of the project is revealed. The research
 highlights limitations inherent in current approaches to the management of
 CHPtD and the need to develop a more robust theoretically based approach
 to integrating OHS considerations into construction design practice. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 367-382 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.667569 
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Author-Name: Daria Zimina 
Author-X-Name-First: Daria 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zimina 
Author-Name: Glenn Ballard 
Author-X-Name-First: Glenn 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ballard 
Author-Name: Christine Pasquire 
Author-X-Name-First: Christine 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pasquire 
Title: Target value design: using collaboration and a lean approach to reduce construction cost 
Abstract:
  Target costing is an effective management technique that has been used in
 manufacturing for decades to achieve cost predictability during new
 product development. Adoption of this technique promises benefits for the
 construction industry as it struggles to raise the number of successful
 outcomes and certainty of project delivery in terms of cost, quality and
 time. Target value design is a management approach that takes the best
 features of target costing and adapts them to the peculiarities of
 construction. The concept of target value design is introduced based on
 the results of action research carried out on 12 construction projects in
 the USA. It has been shown that systemic application of target value
 design leads to significant improvement of project performance&#x2014;the
 final cost of projects was on average 15% less than market cost. The
 construction industry already has approaches that have similarities with
 elements of the target value design process or use the same terminology,
 e.g. partnering and target cost contracts, cost planning, etc. Following
 an exploration of the similarities and differences target value design is
 positioned as a form of target costing for construction that offers a more
 reliable route to successful project outcomes. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 383-398 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.676658 
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Author-Name: Li Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Li 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Author-Name: Xuerong Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Xuerong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Author-Name: Zhaohan Sheng 
Author-X-Name-First: Zhaohan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sheng 
Title: Achieving ambidexterity in large, complex engineering projects: a case study of the Sutong Bridge project 
Abstract:
  Complex engineering projects typically face unique challenges that demand
 both exploring innovative solutions and exploiting existing capabilities.
 However, it is difficult to manage both exploitation and exploration in
 the same organizational unit owing to the different organizational support
 required for each. The solutions to managing the tension involve
 separating the two approaches into separate organizational
 units&#x2014;structural separation, or separating by time&#x2014;temporal
 separation, or by creating an organizational context that empowers
 employees to pursue both. Structural separation may not work because of
 the predominant need for integration at project level due to the
 fragmented nature of the construction industry and the co-location of
 project team. Instead, temporal separation could be an effective mechanism
 of separation. Creating the appropriate project context could facilitate
 project ambidexterity. Extant studies on ambidexterity focus on the
 organizational level which may not apply at project level. This study
 examines the effects of the above three antecedents to project
 ambidexterity. The key findings are that ambidexterity can be achieved
 during the limited lifespan of a complex engineering project through: (1)
 partitioning the two approaches in different project phases and then
 integrating the two; (2) implementing policies and financial support
 aiming at facilitating contextual ambidexterity both at and above project
 level. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 399-409 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.679948 
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Author-Name: Christian Brockmann 
Author-X-Name-First: Christian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Brockmann 
Title: Managing Construction Logistics 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 411-414 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.675439 
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Author-Name: Paul Chinowsky 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chinowsky 
Title: Collaborative Working in Construction 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 414-415 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.667136 
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Author-Name: Chris Ivory 
Author-X-Name-First: Chris 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ivory 
Title: Images of Projects 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 415-416 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.667137 
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Author-Name: Kjell Tryggestad 
Author-X-Name-First: Kjell 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tryggestad 
Title: Perspectives on Projects 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 416-420 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.667568 
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Author-Name: Qian Shi 
Author-X-Name-First: Qian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shi 
Author-Name: Jian Zuo 
Author-X-Name-First: Jian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zuo 
Author-Name: George Zillante 
Author-X-Name-First: George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zillante 
Title: Exploring the management of sustainable construction at the programme level: a Chinese case study 
Abstract:
  Sustainable construction is achieved by the implementation of sustainable
 development principles in the construction industry. The complexity and
 higher level of inter-project conflicts that occur in large-scale projects
 mean that the implementation of sustainable construction in those projects
 is substantially different from that in smaller scale projects. A case
 study approach has been adopted to analyse the planning and implementation
 of sustainable construction in the Shanghai World Expo 2010 across the
 entire programme lifecycle. As one of the largest programmes in China, the
 Shanghai World Expo 2010 has the potential to serve as a showcase for the
 application of sustainable development principles in construction. The key
 factors that need to be considered in order to promote sustainable
 construction at the programme level are identified. These include the
 establishment of a dedicated department to coordinate various
 stakeholders&#x2019; efforts and the release of conceptual guidelines and
 management regulations. In addition, a framework is proposed to implement
 sustainable construction at the programme management level. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 425-440 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 4 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.683200 
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Author-Name: David Boyd 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Boyd 
Author-Name: David Bentley 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bentley 
Title: A critique of conceptions of design and management in construction projects 
Abstract:
  Construction is about changing the world in the future from our
 intentions. This involves organizing and manipulating the physical and
 social world through design, management and craft. These require thinking
 about the desired end product but also the means of achieving it. Thinking
 is set in social norms, here called pre-conceptualizations, which
 configure our conceptions and give them social validity, forming
 expectations of what can happen and how to improve it. The conventional
 pre-conceptualization of construction design and management is critiqued
 using a case study. This pre-conceptualization is shown to be backward
 looking where the future is assumed to be like the past and knowledge is
 ascribed to individuals. The causes of failure then appear evident and
 knowable inducing maladaptive management and blame of individuals.
 However, design/management is in reality forward looking; events cannot be
 seen with such significance looking into the future. Two alternative
 pre-conceptualizations are presented and their implications explored. The
 first acknowledges evolution, which works against intent, thus explaining
 deviations. The second involves complexity science where intentions are
 emergent phenomena and socially constituted, thus explaining improvisation
 and improvement. In conclusion, new pre-conceptualizations are required to
 avoid blame cultures, facilitate creative solutions and develop enduring
 improvements. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 441-454 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 4 
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Author-Name: Will Jennings 
Author-X-Name-First: Will 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jennings 
Title: Why costs overrun: risk, optimism and uncertainty in budgeting for the London 2012 Olympic Games 
Abstract:
  The systematic under-estimation of costs in budgeting for large-scale
 projects raises the vexing question of why there are such incongruities
 between the projections made at initial stages and the eventual outturn
 cost. As a first step to understanding the sources of such budgeting
 overruns in the context of the Olympics, this research note outlines how
 the costs of the London 2012 Olympic Games were under-estimated in a
 series of budget forecasts, identifying sources of error and categorizing
 these according to the effects on budgeting of: (1) inattention to risk
 inside government; (2) biases in decision-making in the evaluation and use
 of information; and (3) uncertainty in project management and
 administration. These factors are accentuated through the planning and
 budgeting context, as estimates at different stages of the process serve
 alternative purposes and entail varying levels of knowledge and scrutiny. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 455-462 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.668200 
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Author-Name: Liisa Lehtiranta 
Author-X-Name-First: Liisa 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lehtiranta 
Author-Name: Sami K&#xE4;rn&#xE4; 
Author-X-Name-First: Sami 
Author-X-Name-Last: K&#xE4;rn&#xE4; 
Author-Name: Juha-Matti Junnonen 
Author-X-Name-First: Juha-Matti 
Author-X-Name-Last: Junnonen 
Author-Name: P&#xE4;ivi Julin 
Author-X-Name-First: P&#xE4;ivi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Julin 
Title: The role of multi-firm satisfaction in construction project success 
Abstract:
  Construction project success depends on the multi-firm project
 organizations involved working together satisfactorily. Yet, satisfaction
 within multi-firm relationships has rarely been examined as a determinant
 of construction project success. A pioneering study is carried out to
 evaluate the extent to which construction project participants&#x2019;
 perception of each other&#x2019;s performance reflects on the
 owner&#x2019;s perception of project success. The data represent 580
 performance evaluations carried out among the project owners, project
 consultants, main contractors and designers. The owner-evaluated
 performance factors related to the project goals form a dependent variable
 called <italic>Project Success</italic>. Dependencies between
 <italic>Project Success</italic> and the various performance factors are
 identified based on Pearson&#x2019;s correlation coefficients.
 Dependencies were discovered between <italic>Project Success</italic> and
 all owner-related relationships and all but one of the non-owner-related
 relationships. Preliminary sets of discipline-specific and
 evaluator-specific success factors are identified. The results support the
 proposition that satisfaction within both owner-related and
 non-owner-related relationships is reflected on success. Therefore,
 researchers and practitioners are encouraged to consider project success
 in terms of multi-firm satisfaction and to engage with multi-firm
 performance measurement to better understand the heterogeneous performance
 factors contributing to multi-firm project success. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 463-475 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.669485 
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Author-X-Name-First: X.-X. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yuan 
Title: Bayesian method for the correlated competitive bidding model 
Abstract:
  A multivariate competitive bidding model takes into account the
 correlation among competitors in determination of markup size. However,
 parameter estimation for the multivariate model is a challenging issue. A
 simplified, piecemeal style statistical method was proposed for
 low-dimension problems. However, this method may cause significant
 estimation errors when applied to complex bidding situations. A refined
 Bayesian statistical method based on Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC)
 simulation is developed that can be employed in practical bidding
 problems. To deal with missing values in bid data, a data augmentation
 technique is integrated in the MCMC process. The proposed Bayesian method
 is shown through case studies to be robust for complex bidding situations
 and also insensitive to the selection of the prior models of the
 correlation matrix. An important feature of the proposed Bayesian method
 is that it allows a project manager to quantify statistical uncertainties
 of parameter estimation and their effects on markup decisions. The optimal
 markup is represented by a posterior distribution which paints a complete
 picture of the uncertainties involved in the markup size decision. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 477-491 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.666802 
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Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fenn 
Title: Introduction to Building Procurement 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 493-494 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.668198 
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Author-Name: Valerie Caven 
Author-X-Name-First: Valerie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Caven 
Title: Organization Management in Construction 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 494-496 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.668703 
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Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lemer 
Title: The EcoEdge: Urgent Design Challenges in Building Sustainable Cities 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 496-498 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.669484 
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Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Title: Heathrow&#x2019;s Terminal 5: History in the Making 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 498-500 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.668619 
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Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Arditi 
Title: Construction Quality Management: Principles and Practice 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 500-501 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.675440 
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Author-X-Name-First: Adrian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wilkinson 
Author-Name: Stewart Johnstone 
Author-X-Name-First: Stewart 
Author-X-Name-Last: Johnstone 
Author-Name: Keith Townsend 
Author-X-Name-First: Keith 
Author-X-Name-Last: Townsend 
Title: Changing patterns of human resource management in construction 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 507-512 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 7 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.711562 
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Author-X-Name-First: Valerie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Caven 
Author-Name: Marie Diop 
Author-X-Name-First: Marie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Diop 
Title: Architecture: a &#x2018;rewarding&#x2019; career? An Anglo-French comparative study of intrinsic rewards in the architecture profession 
Abstract:
  Careers in architecture are characterized by higher levels of job
 insecurity and lower levels of remuneration than other equivalent
 professions. Likewise, the &#x2018;traditional&#x2019; rewards associated
 with professional employment&#x2014;professional power, status and
 recognition&#x2014;have been eroded. Raising the question of what are the
 rewards associated with an architectural career, the concepts of informal
 networks and relationships in particular are examined as compensation for
 the poor financial rewards. Drawing upon the rewards literature in
 conjunction with professional identity and career management data from 84
 in-depth interviews with UK and France-based architects, adopting a
 grounded theory method within the interpretive paradigm, findings show
 these relationships provide a significant amount of intrinsic satisfaction
 and thus reward which has been hitherto overlooked. The importance of
 these relationships could not be foreseen nor can they be actively planned
 but exist as a powerful intrinsic reward. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 513-523 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.627356 
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Author-Name: Christer Th&#xF6;rnqvist 
Author-X-Name-First: Christer 
Author-X-Name-Last: Th&#xF6;rnqvist 
Author-Name: Charles Woolfson 
Author-X-Name-First: Charles 
Author-X-Name-Last: Woolfson 
Title: When tender turns tough: posted workers and the tendering regime in the Swedish construction industry 
Abstract:
  The outcome of the so-called <italic>Laval</italic> case and related
 judgments of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has led to a debate about
 the future of the European social model. Although several analyses have
 focused on the downside of the judgments, in particular on the risk of
 &#x2018;wage dumping&#x2019;, one important but overlooked aspect is the
 connection to tendering regimes. This lacuna is crucial to labour
 recruitment practices in the construction industry because of the
 important role of public authorities as buyers of large construction
 services within the European Union. The research question is whether
 rigidity in how public authorities are required to tender contracts
 strengthens downward pressure on wages and induces a deterioration in
 working conditions. Case study material from Sweden is used in the context
 of extensive previous research and preliminary findings from an ongoing
 research project. Because of the short time span since the rulings of the
 ECJ there is only anecdotal evidence for establishing a mutually
 reinforcing connection between the system for awarding tenders in Swedish
 construction and the wider impacts of <italic>Laval</italic> on the labour
 market. Nevertheless, new evidence suggests that labour recruitment and
 human resource management practices are being shaped by a tendering regime
 governed by requirements of &#x2018;cost flexibility&#x2019;. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 525-533 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 11 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.640338 
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Author-Name: Gregor Gall 
Author-X-Name-First: Gregor 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gall 
Title: Industrial conflict in the engineering construction industry in Britain 
Abstract:
  The militant and unofficial grassroots-led engineering construction
 strikes of 2009 starkly indicated that the industrial relations of the
 engineering construction industry in Britain can be characterized and
 termed as old-fashioned, adversarial and robust. This article takes these
 strikes as its point of departure to provide an overview of the nature and
 contours of the contemporary industrial relations of the engineering
 construction industry (ECI). This demonstrates that not only is this
 characterization broadly correct but it is surprising in as much as it
 forms a break with the previous decades of industrial relations in the
 ECI. The article provides a synopsis of the strikes in 2009 and a
 contextualized analysis of the social dynamics underpinning them. This is
 followed by an examination of the nature of the labour market, cycles of
 engineering construction activity, and processes of industrial relations
 in the ECI, where the 2009 strikes are used as a prism by which to view
 them. Thereafter, the issue of assessing the nature and extent of
 industrial conflict is returned to. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 535-544 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.661442 
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Author-Name: Florence   T.T. Phua 
Author-X-Name-First: Florence   T.T. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Phua 
Title: Do national cultural differences affect the nature and characteristics of HRM practices? Evidence from Australian and Hong Kong construction firms on remuneration and job autonomy 
Abstract:
  Human resource management (HRM) plays a pivotal role in attracting and
 retaining talent. However, there is growing recognition in international
 HRM literature that the adoption of the widely accepted
 US/Harvard-inspired HRM model ignores the influences of cultural contexts
 on HRM practices in different countries. This notion has not been
 empirically investigated in the construction industry. Based on survey
 responses from 604 construction professionals from Australia and Hong
 Kong, this study examines whether: (1) national cultural differences
 influence individuals&#x2019; preferences for types of remuneration and
 job autonomy; (2) actual organizational HRM practices reflect such
 preferences; and (3) gaps between individuals&#x2019; preferences and
 actual organizational HRM practices affect job satisfaction. The results
 showed significant differences in HRM preferences between Australian and
 Hong Kong respondents and these are reflected in the distinct types of HRM
 practices adopted by construction firms in the two countries. The findings
 further indicated that the gap between individuals&#x2019; preferences and
 actual organizational HRM practices is associated with job satisfaction.
 The results support existing mainstream research and highlight the
 deficiency of the acultural treatment of HRM that is still apparent in
 construction management literature. An uncritical literature in the area
 not only hinders theory development but also potentially undermines the
 ability of construction firms to attract, recruit and retain scarce
 talent. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 545-556 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.682074 
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Author-Name: Peihua Zhang 
Author-X-Name-First: Peihua 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang 
Author-Name: Fung Fai Ng 
Author-X-Name-First: Fung Fai 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng 
Title: Analysis of knowledge sharing behaviour in construction teams in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
  Knowledge sharing in construction teams is important for improved project
 performance and successful project delivery. The purpose of this study is
 to analyse psychological motivations underlying individual knowledge
 sharing behaviour in Hong Kong construction teams using the theory of
 planned behaviour (TPB). A questionnaire survey was conducted among
 professionals from 172 construction companies in Hong Kong. A total of 231
 usable questionnaires were collected. Structural equation modelling (SEM)
 is applied to test the research model and hypotheses. The research results
 indicate that professionals&#x2019; knowledge sharing behaviour in
 construction teams is only significantly predicted by their intention to
 share knowledge rather than perceived behavioural control over knowledge
 sharing, implying that knowledge sharing behaviour is largely under the
 professionals&#x2019; volitional control. The research results also
 indicate that professionals&#x2019; knowledge sharing intention is
 dominantly affected by attitude and perceived behavioural control but
 weakly influenced by subjective norm, which is different from other groups
 of professionals in prior studies. Several managerial implications are
 suggested for construction companies to manage employees&#x2019; knowledge
 sharing behaviour in construction teams. It is one of the first studies to
 employ social psychological theory to examine knowledge sharing behaviour
 in the construction context. However, the research model only shows
 predictive power and lacks explanatory power. Nevertheless, it provides a
 starting point for future researchers to further explore the salient
 beliefs underlying attitude and perceived behavioural control so as to
 explain knowledge sharing behaviour in the construction sector. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 557-574 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.669838 
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Author-X-Name-First: Dirk 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lindebaum 
Author-Name: Peter   J. Jordan 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter   J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jordan 
Title: Relevant but exaggerated: the effects of emotional intelligence on project manager performance in construction 
Abstract:
  The construction industry is traditionally seen as being slow to adopt
 new management techniques, especially in the domain of human resources.
 Recent studies have argued that emotional intelligence (EI) may be key to
 improved project manager performance in construction. Indeed, some
 researchers have argued that EI improves all types of work performance. We
 dispute this notion, and argue that context and nature of tasks are
 neglected issues in studies of EI and performance at work. The
 construction industry provides a unique context to test this proposition.
 We collected data using a sample of 55 project managers in the UK
 construction industry using a cross-sectional survey design. Findings
 suggest that project managers&#x2019; levels of EI are linked to most
 relational performance dimensions. However, project manager EI was not
 associated with cognitive task related performance dimensions. Therefore,
 we argue that, while contributing to some aspects of project manager
 performance, the benefits of EI in this present context should not be
 overstated. Rather, it should be only one of a set of competencies that
 are required by successful construction project managers. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 575-583 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 5 
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Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Raisbeck 
Title: Distributed Intelligence in Design 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 585-590 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 7 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.683199 
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Author-X-Name-First: Chen-Yu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chang 
Title: Adjudication in the Building Industry (3rd edn) 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 590-594 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 7 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.671951 
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Author-X-Name-First: Stefan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Olander 
Title: Life Cycle Assessment in the Built Environment 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 594-596 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 7 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.673727 
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Author-X-Name-First: Ole Jonny 
Author-X-Name-Last: Klakegg 
Title: Art and Practice of Managing Projects 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 596-598 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 7 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.682731 
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Author-X-Name-First: Helen Clare 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Author-Name: Tracy Cooke 
Author-X-Name-First: Tracy 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cooke 
Author-Name: Nick Blismas 
Author-X-Name-First: Nick 
Author-X-Name-Last: Blismas 
Title: Designing for construction workers&#x2019; occupational health and safety: a case study of socio-material complexity 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 599-599 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 7 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.709401 
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Author-X-Name-First: Naomi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Brookes 
Title: What is engineering construction and why is it important? Towards a research agenda 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 603-607 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.709414 
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Author-Name: Christian Koch 
Author-X-Name-First: Christian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Koch 
Title: Contested overruns and performance of offshore wind power plants 
Abstract:
  Offshore wind power plants are expected to expand rapidly in the coming
 years. These large engineering construction projects are important for
 climate change mitigation. The paper contributes to socio-technical
 understanding of engineering construction. Cost, time, delays and
 performance results of selected British plants are investigated, with a
 focus on strategic misrepresentation. This megaproject concept is combined
 with a socio-technical content analysis of offshore wind farms and
 provides a technologically precise and contemporary conceptualization in
 comparison with complex engineering and megaproject approaches. Based on
 publicly available data, budget and time overruns and underperformance are
 demonstrated. Budget overruns range from 0% to 65%; time overruns from 9%
 to 100%, Operational performance indicators reveal plants far below and
 just below estimations. These are all indications of strategic
 misrepresentation, but according to project players, the delays originate
 from weather, product technology, site features and processes. The
 findings thus indicate a latent controversy regarding reasons for
 overruns. A socio-technical variant of reference class forecasting (RCF)
 is developed to explore whether RCF could improve the estimates.
 Socio-technical RCF is developed for 10 plants that share foundation,
 national and geotechnical conditions. This provides an illustrative
 example of a proposed uplift for London Array. Such an RCF should be
 orchestrated with more governance mechanisms in order to improve future
 investments in engineering construction, including offshore plants. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 609-622 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 4 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.687830 
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Author-Name: Giorgio Locatelli 
Author-X-Name-First: Giorgio 
Author-X-Name-Last: Locatelli 
Author-Name: Mauro Mancini 
Author-X-Name-First: Mauro 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mancini 
Title: Looking back to see the future: building nuclear power plants in Europe 
Abstract:
  The so-called &#x2018;nuclear renaissance&#x2019; in Europe is
 promulgated by the execution of two large engineering projects involving
 the construction of two European Pressurized Reactors (EPRs) in
 Flamanville, France and Olkiluoto in Finland. As both projects have faced
 budget overruns and delays, this paper analyses their governance and
 history to derive lessons useful for the construction of future projects.
 Analysis indicates that the reasons for these poor outcomes are:
 overoptimistic estimations, first-of-a-kind (FOAK) issues and
 undervaluation of regulation requirements. These pitfalls have the
 potential to impact on many other engineering construction projects and
 highlight fruitful areas of further research into project performance. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 623-637 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 4 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.684884 
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Author-Name: Nancy Madter 
Author-X-Name-First: Nancy 
Author-X-Name-Last: Madter 
Author-Name: Naomi   J. Brookes 
Author-X-Name-First: Naomi   J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Brookes 
Author-Name: Denise   A. Bower 
Author-X-Name-First: Denise   A. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bower 
Author-Name: George Hagan 
Author-X-Name-First: George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hagan 
Title: Exploring project management continuing professional development in engineering construction 
Abstract:
  Project management is a critical organizational capability in the
 engineering construction sector: the development of that capability
 through continuing professional development (CPD) is, therefore, of
 substantive interest to practitioners and researchers alike. The aim of
 this investigation was to explore current practice in CPD in engineering
 construction. This was achieved by undertaking a cross-case analysis of
 the experiences of project management CPD in 17 organizations. The
 analysis revealed a highly unsystematic approach to CPD and a very limited
 adaptation of CPD to the engineering construction context. The impact of
 introducing more structured and contextualized approaches to CPD on the
 effectiveness of project managers needs to be investigated further. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 639-651 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.674211 
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Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fellows 
Author-Name: Anita   M.M. Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Anita   M.M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Title: Managing organizational interfaces in engineering construction projects: addressing fragmentation and boundary issues across multiple interfaces 
Abstract:
  Extensive and increasing specialization in construction has prompted much
 criticism&#x2014;that fragmentation leads to poor performance. Such issues
 are magnified on engineering construction projects due to their size,
 complexity, financing, duration and execution by many organizations, often
 from several diverse countries. Theory, research perspectives and findings
 of boundary management studies are examined in the context of management
 of engineering construction projects. The objectives are to investigate
 theory and practices of boundary management; to examine how boundary
 management operates on engineering construction projects; and to produce a
 research agenda for studying further, important aspects of boundary
 management impacting on engineering construction projects. Conclusions are
 that the emerging theories provide insights but it is the nature of the
 markets&#x2014;notably, the diverse objectives of stakeholders and the
 procedures and their practices in pursuit of self-oriented
 benefits&#x2014;which are the main impediments to achieving greater
 coordination and collaboration. On complex engineering construction
 projects, many requirements are emergent and project participants
 co-evolve to yield self-organizing governance as projects progress within
 an often fixed formal framework. Recognition of performance
 interdependence among participants is an essential underpinning of
 commitment and cooperation; development and use of appropriate boundary
 management through boundary spanning and boundary objects can foster
 interaction and coordination even with participants&#x2019; retention of
 their individual goals. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 653-671 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.668199 
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Author-Name: Christine Pasquire 
Author-X-Name-First: Christine 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pasquire 
Title: Positioning Lean within an exploration of engineering construction 
Abstract:
  Engineering construction has specific characteristics that separate it
 from other types of construction such as technical complexity, onerous
 safety, health and environmental regulations, duality of new build
 combined with maintenance and repair, largely owner/user commissioning
 clients, value propositions revolving around a production Process, etc.
 The recent Gibson report (Gibson, 2009) highlighted several significant
 problems associated with engineering construction in the UK arising, in
 many cases, from skill shortages and poor client--contractor
 relationships. Informal observation and a literature review enable 12
 factors to be proposed that differentiate engineering construction from
 other forms of construction. A new paradigm for the construction sector is
 Lean construction. This is an adaptation of Lean production and is based
 on a philosophy that focuses on delivering improved value through the
 assembly of problem-solving networks of knowledgeable and skilled people.
 Accepting that Lean construction exists in theory as a method for
 improving a raft of construction production issues, the question is asked
 here as to whether it is also relevant to the set of additional factors
 identified as applying specifically to production in an engineering
 construction context. The discussion concludes that Lean construction
 principles can be applied in engineering construction and that an
 improvement in value could be achieved. <italic>Note</italic>: throughout
 this paper the word &#x2018;process&#x2019; is used in two
 contexts&#x2014;the design and construction process and the end Process
 that is the function of the client business, e.g. water treatment Process,
 food manufacturing Process. The context is distinguished by the
 capitalization of the first letter. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 673-685 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 4 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.689431 
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Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Greenwood 
Author-Name: Barry   James Gledson 
Author-X-Name-First: Barry   James 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gledson 
Title: The efficient scheduling of resources in engineering construction projects: reflections on a case study from Iran 
Abstract:
  A particular problem for productivity in engineering construction
 projects is poor front-end planning, in particular, the lack of attention
 to resource-loaded schedules. In such projects, resources are highly
 specific and constrained, resulting in conflicts that can compromise
 planned durations and add cost. There are many techniques available for
 mitigating these conflicts. These have been extensively reported and
 compared in the literature and some have been adopted into commercially
 available computerized scheduling packages that are used by most major
 contractors. Project managers normally have access only to the techniques
 offered by the software that their organizations happen to use. In the
 reported case, a heuristic algorithm developed by academics was
 implemented and tested against a well-known standard software scheduling
 tool on the construction of a combined-cycle power plant in Iran. When
 results were compared, the performance of the manually applied algorithm
 was found to be superior in its ability to provide acceptable time--cost
 trade-offs. The underlying argument is twofold. First, that deficiencies
 in planning (particularly the reconciliation of resource constraints with
 completion targets) are responsible for poor productivity in engineering
 construction projects. Second, as improved techniques for optimizing
 &#x2018;resource-loaded&#x2019; schedules are continually being sought and
 devised, they should be made available to project managers; and the best
 way for this to happen is for them to be incorporated into commercially
 available project management software. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 687-695 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.704595 
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Author-X-Name-First: Tony 
Author-X-Name-Last: Maplesden 
Title: Bridging the academia/industry divide in engineering construction research 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 697-698 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 5 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.697179 
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Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Edwards 
Title: Researching skills requirements for engineering construction: a UK perspective 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 698-700 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.671526 
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Author-X-Name-First: Tim 
Author-X-Name-Last: Podesta 
Title: Picturing the emerging engineering construction research agenda: reflections on the Managing Engineering Construction special issue 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 700-702 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.663096 
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Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Oliver 
Title: Knowledge requirements for capability development in complex project delivery 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 702-703 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 4 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.690071 
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Author-X-Name-First: Graham   M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Winch 
Title: Industrial Megaprojects: Concepts, Strategies and Practices for Success 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 705-708 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.665996 
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Author-X-Name-First: Brian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Atkin 
Title: Planning Major Projects 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 708-710 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.674210 
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Author-X-Name-First: Janet 
Author-X-Name-Last: Druker 
Title: Lean Culture for the Construction Industry: Building Responsible and Committed Project Teams 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 710-711 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.679947 
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Author-Name: Carl   T. Haas 
Author-X-Name-First: Carl   T. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Haas 
Title: Risk Management for Design and Construction 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 711-713 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 5 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.690883 
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Author-X-Name-First: Elisabeth 
Author-X-Name-Last: Campagnac 
Title:  <bold>Engineers: A Study of Structural Designers</bold> Matthew Wells, Routledge, London, 2010 256pp, ISBN 978 0 415 32526 4, &#xA3;25.00 (pb) 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 713-714 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.672756 
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Author-Name: Aaron Maano Anvuur 
Author-X-Name-First: Aaron Maano 
Author-X-Name-Last: Anvuur 
Author-Name: Mohan Kumaraswamy 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kumaraswamy 
Author-Name: Richard Fellows 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fellows 
Title: Perceptions of status and TMO workgroup cooperation: implications for project governance 
Abstract:
  Achieving and sustaining the cooperation of individuals with their
 temporary multi-organization (TMO) workgroups is, arguably, one of the
 most enduring challenges facing the construction sector. A mediational
 model connecting pride and self-respect to each of four dimensions of
 cooperative behaviour&#x2014;in-role, compliance, extra-role, and
 deference&#x2014;is tested in a survey sample of 140 construction
 professionals in Hong Kong. Bootstrap tests of the indirect effect of
 pride on cooperative behaviour suggest that self-respect fully mediates
 the influence of pride on in-role behaviour and compliance behaviour, and
 partially mediates the influence of pride on extra-role behaviour. The
 results also suggest that pride has no effect on deference behaviour.
 While needing corroboration by future research, the findings suggest that
 viable strategies designed to foster pride and self-respect could engender
 and sustain cooperation in construction TMO workgroups, and support
 ongoing efforts to reform construction. The bootstrapping procedures for
 testing intervening variable models are elaborated in the hope that this
 will encourage more process analysis research in construction. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 719-737 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.688137 
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Author-Name: Jacopo Torriti 
Author-X-Name-First: Jacopo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Torriti 
Title: Multiple-project discount rates for cost-benefit analysis in construction projects: a formal risk model for microgeneration renewable energy 
technologies 
Abstract:
  The traditional economic approach for appraising the costs and benefits
 of construction project net present values involves the calculation of net
 returns for each investment option under different discount rates. An
 alternative approach consists of multiple-project discount rates based on
 risk modelling. The example of a portfolio of microgeneration renewable
 energy technology is presented to demonstrate that risks and future
 available budget for re-investment can be taken into account when setting
 discount rates for construction project specifications in the presence of
 uncertainty. A formal demonstration is carried out through a reversed
 intertemporal approach of applied general equilibrium. It is demonstrated
 that risk and the estimated available budget for future re-investment can
 be included in the simultaneous assessment of the costs and benefits of
 multiple projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 739-747 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 9 
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Author-Name: Leentje Volker 
Author-X-Name-First: Leentje 
Author-X-Name-Last: Volker 
Title: Procuring architectural services: sensemaking in a legal context 
Abstract:
  Decision makers involved in selecting an architect for a building project
 in the public domain have to comply with European procurement regulations.
 The blend of the legal requirements and the subjective elements of
 architectural design creates a situation in which the legal rationale
 often clashes with the organizational sensemaking process that decision
 makers experience. Hence, being aware of the origin of these conflicts
 could have important managerial implications for the design of a tender
 process. A competition and a tender case were selected to collect data by
 observation, interviewing and document analysis. The incremental and
 iterative character of making sense of supply and demand and the implicit
 ways of aggregating value judgements in order to make a final procurement
 decision were found to be the main underlying decision processes in
 procuring architectural services. Being aware of these characteristics in
 the design of a tender process would significantly reduce the chance of
 conflictive situations. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 749-759 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.667138 
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Author-Name: Shahin Mokhlesian 
Author-X-Name-First: Shahin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mokhlesian 
Author-Name: Magnus Holm&#E9;n 
Author-X-Name-First: Magnus 
Author-X-Name-Last: Holm&#E9;n 
Title: Business model changes and green construction processes 
Abstract:
  Green construction or sustainable construction differs from traditional
 construction in terms of the materials and processes used. To profit from
 green construction, firms may need to change their business models,
 including their offers, activities, networks and revenue models. However
 there is no explicit study on what changes are required or common in
 construction companies&#x2019; business models when they are involved in
 green construction projects. To systematize prior research a literature
 review identified changes in business model elements. The results showed
 that (1) most business model elements can change in a non-trivial manner
 as a consequence of green construction; (2) value configuration, cost
 structure, partner networks and capability are the elements emphasized in
 literature and are expected to be the most difficult and important to
 change; and (3) to be successful, firms may need to simultaneously change
 the business model elements of capability, value configuration and partner
 network on the one hand, and value proposition, cost structure and
 capability on the other hand. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 761-775 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 9 
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Author-Name: David   James Bryde 
Author-X-Name-First: David   James 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bryde 
Author-Name: Ralf Schulmeister 
Author-X-Name-First: Ralf 
Author-X-Name-Last: Schulmeister 
Title: Applying Lean principles to a building refurbishment project: experiences of key stakeholders 
Abstract:
  Lean construction can be conceptualized as a process-oriented approach
 derived from the Toyota Production System (TPS). Elements of the approach
 include pull-driven scheduling, minimizing stock held on site, visual
 management, levelling workloads and teamwork. While there has been
 empirical study of Lean in relation to new-builds there is a need to
 analyse its applicability to other contexts, such as refurbishments. The
 effect of using Lean on the refurbishment of a municipal building in
 Germany is investigated in this study. Participant observation, archival
 project documentation and semi-structured interviews are used to collect
 data on the use of Lean. The findings indicate the difficulty of applying
 Lean to refurbishment projects, particularly operating pull-drive
 scheduling, and the experience of the project brings into question the
 practicalities of applying the fundamental Lean principle of having a
 smooth level flow of work to refurbishment projects. Minimizing stock held
 on site with JIT delivery of materials also proved problematic, which was
 exacerbated by the commercial arrangements between subcontractors and
 suppliers providing no incentive to Lean. The use of the visual management
 aspects of Lean, such as performance charts, coupled with weekly meetings,
 were easier to adapt to the project and generally had a beneficial impact. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 777-794 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.700405 
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Author-Name: Martin L&#xF6;wstedt 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: L&#xF6;wstedt 
Author-Name: Christine R&#xE4;is&#xE4;nen 
Author-X-Name-First: Christine 
Author-X-Name-Last: R&#xE4;is&#xE4;nen 
Title: &#x2018;Playing back-spin balls&#x2019;: narrating organizational change in construction 
Abstract:
  What does change mean for organizational members? Although researchers
 have attempted to capture its intrinsic complexities, there remains
 uncertainty as to what change really is and how it happens. Drawing on a
 longitudinal interpretative case study of change in a large Swedish
 construction company, a narrative approach is used to elicit middle
 managers&#x2019; stories of change episodes over the past two decades.
 These stories have then been compared with the narratives of the same
 episodes in governing documents. We found that the lived and the formal
 narratives, respectively, depicted two very different interpretations and
 enactments of change: the former described a discontinuous process of
 discrete contingencies demanding immediate short-term responses whereas
 the latter described a proactive incremental strategic plan. A narrative
 approach to the study of organizational change contributes to deeper
 insights into the ramifications of an organization&#x2019;s socio-cultural
 system by enabling the capture of significant variations, contradictions
 and tensions, both for organizational members and for the researchers who
 study change. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 795-806 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 9 
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Author-X-Name-First: Andr� 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dor�e 
Title: Making Sense of Construction Improvement 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 807-809 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.675078 
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Author-Name: Paolo Tombesi 
Author-X-Name-First: Paolo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tombesi 
Title: Spatial Agency: Other Ways of Doing Architecture 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 809-811 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.682732 
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Author-Name: Denise Gravitt 
Author-X-Name-First: Denise 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gravitt 
Title: Eco-Urban Design 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 811-812 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.682733 
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Author-X-Name-First: Michaela 
Author-X-Name-Last: Schaffhauser-Linzatti 
Title: Construction Management: Subcontractor Scopes of Work 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 812-814 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.686667 
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Author-Name: Alison Furber 
Author-X-Name-First: Alison 
Author-X-Name-Last: Furber 
Author-Name: Sarah Duncan 
Author-X-Name-First: Sarah 
Author-X-Name-Last: Duncan 
Author-Name: Simon   David Smith 
Author-X-Name-First: Simon   David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smith 
Author-Name: Martin Crapper 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Crapper 
Title: The health and safety implications of socio-cultural context for community construction projects in developing countries 
Abstract:
  Community participation in construction during rural infrastructure
 projects in developing countries is encouraged by many non-governmental
 organizations. The health and safety aspects of this type of development
 model have not previously been adequately researched, however. The aim is
 to identify the socio-cultural factors that motivate community members to
 participate in construction activities which they perceive as hazardous
 during a case study of a water and sanitation project in rural Ghana. This
 is a step towards understanding how health and safety can be more
 effectively managed during community development projects. A qualitative
 approach has been taken, using interview, observation and reflection. It
 was found that the communal culture of the local context resulted in
 community members feeling pressurized to participate in hazardous
 construction activities. Local customary laws further compelled
 individuals as they were concerned they could be fined or arrested should
 they not fulfil their communal obligations. Further work is required to
 determine the boundaries within which findings apply but it is likely that
 there are implications for others managing community construction projects
 both in Ghana and further afield. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 857-867 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.707324 
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Author-Name: Hemanta Doloi 
Author-X-Name-First: Hemanta 
Author-X-Name-Last: Doloi 
Author-Name: Anil Sawhney 
Author-X-Name-First: Anil 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sawhney 
Author-Name: K.C. Iyer 
Author-X-Name-First: K.C. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Iyer 
Title: Structural equation model for investigating factors affecting delay in Indian construction projects 
Abstract:
  The rapid growth of the Indian construction sector over the last few
 decades and recurring failure in on-time delivery highlight the need for a
 systematic analysis of the factors influencing delay. A theoretical
 structural equation model representing the influence of four key latent
 variables on project delays in the Indian construction industry has been
 developed. Data collected from a questionnaire survey and personal
 interviews, with 77 valid responses from clients, contractors and
 designers or architects, were used to further formulate and analyse the
 model. The results of the structural equation model suggest that
 client&#x2019;s influence is one of the most significant factors affecting
 time performance on Indian projects. Client&#x2019;s influence is also
 found to be one of the key contributing factors resulting in lack of
 commitment and contractor&#x2019;s inefficiency in the project. Lack of
 efficient construction planning plays the second key role in adverse time
 performance. While the effect of lack of commitment on contractor&#x2019;s
 inefficiency is highly significant, neither of these two factors has any
 direct impact on time delay in projects. Contrary to the notion that the
 contractor is the only party responsible for delay in construction
 projects, the results clearly highlight the importance of the role of
 clients and technical expertise in planning in achieving satisfactory time
 performance on Indian projects. It is hoped that these research findings
 will contribute significantly to the Indian construction industry&#x2019;s
 efforts in addressing the root causes of delay and enhancing the time
 performance on projects. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 869-884 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.717705 
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Author-Name: Paul   Anthony Bowen 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul   Anthony 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bowen 
Author-Name: Peter J. Edwards 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Edwards 
Author-Name: Keith Cattell 
Author-X-Name-First: Keith 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cattell 
Title: Corruption in the South African construction industry: a thematic analysis of verbatim comments from survey participants 
Abstract:
  Corruption is a pervasive stain on the construction industry in many
 countries. South Africa is no exception. A questionnaire survey showed
 that corruption there is perceived to be widespread. Beyond the
 quantitative survey findings, thematic analysis was used to explore the
 verbatim comments offered by many survey participants. This analysis
 clarified the nature and extent of corruption more precisely and four
 predominant themes emerged: involvement in corruption, forms of
 corruption, factors that may give rise to corrupt activities, and the
 means of combating corruption. Public officials are thought to be actively
 involved in acts of corruption, particularly in the soliciting of bribes
 and in tender manipulation. Professional consultants and other actors in
 the construction supply chain are not above reproach. Forms of corruption
 centre largely on appointment and tender irregularities, and to a lesser
 extent on contract administration and closeout irregularities. Factors
 instrumental in corruption include the skills shortage within the
 industry, a perceived absence of deterrents and sanctions, and poor
 ethical standards. Procedural impediments, fear of victimization and
 personal attitudes all act as barriers to combating corruption. While
 confirming opportunity, pressure and self-justification as the three
 pillars of the Cressey &#x2018;Fraud Triangle&#x2019; theory of
 corruption, the research findings suggest that a more dynamic
 interpretation of this model is advisable. In addressing corruption, at
 least in the public sector, improvements in procurement processes are
 needed along with shifts towards higher standards of ethical behaviour
 among public sector employees at all levels. Greater procurement process
 transparency (in both public and private sectors of the industry) would
 address the worst effects of undue political interference and nepotism.
 The South African construction industry (particularly its statutory
 professional councils and contractor affiliation bodies), together with
 public sector agencies and private sector client associations, should
 collaborate to adopt a more proactive stance against corruption, and be
 more engaged with detecting and reporting it. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 885-901 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 10 
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Author-Name: Caroline   T.W. Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Caroline   T.W. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Title: The principal factors affecting construction project overhead expenses: an exploratory factor analysis approach 
Abstract:
  Estimation is the first step in the project development process.
 Information technology provides an efficient platform for estimators to
 obtain quotations and specifications for their bid estimates. However, in
 practice, project overhead estimation relies heavily on the professional
 judgement and intuition of the estimators. This reduces the overall
 accuracy and reliability of the bid and a better understanding of the
 factors affecting project overheads is fundamental before any improved
 estimating methods can be devised. Unfortunately, the published literature
 on this topic is very limited. Using exploratory factor analysis, we aim
 to bridge the current knowledge gap by highlighting the principal factors
 affecting project overheads. Questionnaires detailing 27 variables were
 sent to quantity surveying managers of large contractors in Hong Kong.
 Seventy-nine valid responses were analysed by exploratory factor analysis.
 From the results, eight factors were extracted with their latent
 properties identified with reference to the expert opinions collected from
 telephone interviews. The findings clarify some misconceptions about the
 factors affecting project overheads and provide useful evidence for
 practitioners and researchers to understand project overheads. Estimators
 who address the identified factors when assessing future project overhead
 costs can improve the accuracy of their cost estimates and project
 budgets. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 903-914 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.717706 
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Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gardiner 
Title: Cost-benefit Analysis: Cases and Materials 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1011-1012 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 11 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.688985 
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Author-X-Name-First: Christian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Brockmann 
Title: Construction Project Scheduling and Control (CourseSmart), 2nd edn 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1012-1013 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 11
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Author-X-Name-First: Clara 
Author-X-Name-Last: Greed 
Title: Builders: Class, Gender and Ethnicity in the Construction Industry 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1013-1017 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 11 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.717704 
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Author-X-Name-First: Kalle 
Author-X-Name-Last: K&#xE4;hk&#xF6;nen 
Title: Programming and Scheduling Techniques 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1017-1019 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 11
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.728708 
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Author-Name: Baabak Ashuri 
Author-X-Name-First: Baabak 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ashuri 
Author-Name: Seyed Mohsen Shahandashti 
Author-X-Name-First: Seyed Mohsen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shahandashti 
Author-Name: Jian Lu 
Author-X-Name-First: Jian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lu 
Title: Empirical tests for identifying leading indicators of ENR Construction Cost Index 
Abstract:
   <italic>Engineering News-Record</italic> (ENR) publishes its
 Construction Cost Index (CCI) monthly. CCI is the weighted average price
 of construction activities in 20 United States (US) cities. CCI has widely
 been used for cost estimation, bid preparation and investment planning.
 Cost estimators and investment planners are not only interested in the
 current CCI, but also are interested in forecasting changes in CCI trends.
 However, CCI is subject to significant variations that are difficult to
 predict. An important step towards forecasting CCI trends is to identify
 its leading indicators. The research objective is to identify the leading
 indicators of CCI using empirical tests. The results of Granger causality
 tests show that consumer price index, crude oil price, producer price
 index, GDP, employment levels in construction, number of building permits,
 number of housing starts and money supply are the leading indicators of
 CCI. The results of Johansen&#x2019;s cointegration tests show that money
 supply and crude oil price are the leading indicators with long-term
 relationships with CCI. These findings contribute to the body of knowledge
 in CCI forecasting. CCI can be predicted more accurately using its leading
 indicators. Cost estimators and capital project planners can benefit from
 better forecasting through reduction in uncertainty about future
 construction costs. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 917-927 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 11 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.728709 
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Author-Name: Daisy Yeung 
Author-X-Name-First: Daisy 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yeung 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Title: A method for systematically pooling data in very early stage construction price forecasting 
Abstract:
  Client owners usually need an estimate or forecast of their likely
 building costs in advance of detailed design in order to confirm the
 financial feasibility of their projects. Because of their timing in the
 project life cycle, these early stage forecasts are characterized by the
 minimal amount of information available concerning the new (target)
 project to the point that often only its size and type are known. One
 approach is to use the mean contract sum of a sample, or base group, of
 previous projects of a similar type and size to the project for which the
 estimate is needed. Bernoulli&#x2019;s law of large numbers implies that
 this base group should be as large as possible. However, increasing the
 size of the base group inevitably involves including projects that are
 less and less similar to the target project. Deciding on the optimal
 number of base group projects is known as the homogeneity or pooling
 problem. A method of solving the homogeneity problem is described
 involving the use of closed form equations to compare three different
 sampling arrangements of previous projects for their simulated forecasting
 ability by a cross-validation method, where a series of targets are
 extracted, with replacement, from the groups and compared with the mean
 value of the projects in the base groups. The procedure is then
 demonstrated with 450 Hong Kong projects (with different project types:
 Residential, Commercial centre, Car parking, Social community centre,
 School, Office, Hotel, Industrial, University and Hospital) clustered into
 base groups according to their type and size. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 929-939 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 11 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.733402 
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Author-Name: Farid Sedighi 
Author-X-Name-First: Farid 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sedighi 
Author-Name: Martin Loosemore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Title: Employer-of-choice characteristics in the construction industry 
Abstract:
  In many countries, ageing populations, skills shortages and increasing
 inter-sector labour competition has made graduate recruitment and
 retention a priority in the construction industry. Understanding what
 constitutes an employer-of-choice in the eyes of graduates is important in
 meeting this challenge. A survey of 160 undergraduates across 26
 international universities concluded that the top three most important
 workplace characteristics for university students on construction courses
 are: positive work relationships, being able to learn on the job, and a
 workplace that is passionate about work. Distinct gender differences were
 exposed between preferences as were differences in preferences compared to
 the preferences of graduates in other industries. These findings
 contribute to our understanding of how students make choices about
 employers, what factors are important in making those decisions and how
 these factors vary between different graduate groups. They also contribute
 to our understanding of how to design better recruitment strategies to
 attract talent to the construction sector in an environment where demand
 is anticipated to exceed supply for some time ahead. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 941-950 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 11 
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Author-Name: Eddie   Chi-Man Hui 
Author-X-Name-First: Eddie   Chi-Man 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hui 
Author-Name: Cong Liang 
Author-X-Name-First: Cong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liang 
Author-Name: Ziyou Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Ziyou 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Author-Name: Bo-Tong Song 
Author-X-Name-First: Bo-Tong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Song 
Author-Name: Qi Gu 
Author-X-Name-First: Qi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gu 
Title: Real estate bubbles in China: a tale of two cities 
Abstract:
  As housing markets have overheated recently in urban China, housing price
 bears substantial risk. The issue of housing price bubbles in these
 markets has become a popular and significant topic among consumers,
 policymakers and academia alike. In particular, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, as
 the most important markets for revealing the condition of the housing
 market in the Pearl River Delta, have attracted much attention in the
 period of prosperity. As such, an investigation into the bubble issue in
 these two cities is conducted by using an improved model, the time-varying
 risk model. The empirical work reveals that explosive bubbles did
 periodically (2003 Q1 to 2006 Q2 and 2009 Q2 to 2010 Q1) have an impact on
 the two markets. For the rest of the period, housing markets in both
 Guangzhou and Shenzhen are found to be significantly influenced by macro
 adjustments and various economic events. The implication of the research
 provides a reference for policymaking in addressing the issue of softening
 in China&#x2019;s real estate market. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 951-961 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 11 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.714871 
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Author-Name: Jacob   R. Tucker 
Author-X-Name-First: Jacob   R. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tucker 
Author-Name: Annie   R. Pearce 
Author-X-Name-First: Annie   R. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pearce 
Author-Name: Richard   D. Bruce 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard   D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bruce 
Author-Name: Andrew   P. McCoy 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew   P. 
Author-X-Name-Last: McCoy 
Author-Name: Thomas   H. Mills 
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas   H. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mills 
Title: The perceived value of green professional credentials to credential holders in the US building design and construction community 
Abstract:
  The popularity of green construction professional credentials has
 increased dramatically in recent years in the United States and abroad,
 due in part to the mainstream development of sustainable construction in
 the building design and construction community. The aim was to compare the
 perceived value of three broad-spectrum green building professional
 credentials currently available in the North American construction market:
 Green Globes Professional, LEED Green Associate and Green Advantage
 Certified Practitioner. Perceived professional and personal value derived
 from holding credentials, including but not limited to impacts on
 compensation, promotion, education, industry recognition and
 self-confidence, were evaluated for a sample of credential holders using
 an online survey instrument. Invitations were successfully delivered to
 6670 certified and non-certified design and construction professionals. Of
 those surveyed, 730 responded to the Qualtrics survey. A one-way analysis
 of variance (ANOVA) was used to detect significant differences between the
 reported perceptions of different credential holders. The results revealed
 that Green Globes Professionals and LEED Green Associates agree more
 strongly than Green Advantage Certified Practitioners that earning their
 credentials resulted in positive professional and personal impacts. No
 significant differences between the perceptions of Green Globes
 Professionals and LEED Green Associates were identified. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 963-979 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 11 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.728710 
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Author-Name: Srinivasa   S. Ponnaluru 
Author-X-Name-First: Srinivasa   S. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ponnaluru 
Author-Name: Thomas   L. Marsh 
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas   L. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Marsh 
Author-Name: Michael Brady 
Author-X-Name-First: Michael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Brady 
Title: Spatial price analysis of used construction equipment: the case of excavators 
Abstract:
  Equipment represents one of the largest input expenditures for the
 construction sector and other firms. Yet, prices of used construction
 equipment have not been widely studied in the economic literature. A
 spatial hedonic price function is specified and estimated for used
 excavators sold by auction in North America from 1996 to 2006. The results
 indicate that prices of used excavators differ significantly for various
 reasons. Controlling for characteristics of the machinery, we find
 evidence of regional price variation and &#x2018;within sale&#x2019;
 spatial effects. Prices also vary between auction houses themselves. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 981-994 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 11 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.723129 
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Author-Name: Mehmet   Egemen Ozbek 
Author-X-Name-First: Mehmet   Egemen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ozbek 
Author-Name: Jesus   M. de la Garza 
Author-X-Name-First: Jesus   M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: de la Garza 
Author-Name: Konstantinos Triantis 
Author-X-Name-First: Konstantinos 
Author-X-Name-Last: Triantis 
Title: Efficiency measurement of the maintenance of paved lanes using data envelopment analysis 
Abstract:
  While the road maintenance performance measurement systems that are
 currently in use investigate maintenance level of service (i.e.
 effectiveness of the road maintenance), the fundamental relationship
 between the maintenance level of service and the budget requirements (i.e.
 the efficiency of road maintenance) has not received as much attention.
 Given that not knowing how &#x2018;efficient&#x2019; transportation
 agencies are in being &#x2018;effective&#x2019; can lead to excessive and
 unrealistic maintenance budget expectations, there is a need for a
 performance measurement system that can assess the overall efficiency of
 road maintenance operations. To address this need, a framework was
 developed and implemented to assess the relative cost efficiency of eight
 counties in Virginia, USA in maintaining the paved lanes of the Interstate
 roads. Such framework is developed using a methodology known as data
 envelopment analysis which is based on the production theory and
 principles of linear programming. The results indicate that the Rockbridge
 County is the most efficient and the Roanoke County is the least efficient
 in maintaining the paved lanes. The findings of this research are intended
 to be used as guides for benchmarking as well as managerial actions and
 policy making for decision making with respect to road maintenance. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 995-1009 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 11 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.725939 
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Author-Name: Xian Zheng 
Author-X-Name-First: Xian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zheng 
Author-Name: Kwong   Wing Chau 
Author-X-Name-First: Kwong   Wing 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chau 
Author-Name: Eddie   Chi-Man Hui 
Author-X-Name-First: Eddie   Chi-Man 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hui 
Title: The impact of property price on construction output 
Abstract:
  The interaction between the construction market and the overall economy
 has attracted much attention, but few studies have investigated the
 influence of the property market on the construction market in terms of
 property price. The disaggregated data of Hong Kong&#x2019;s housing and
 retail construction sectors are collected to investigate the impact of
 property price on construction output. The newly developed autoregressive
 distributed lag (ARDL) bounds testing approach and the error correction
 (EC)-based Granger causality test are employed. The bounds testing results
 suggest that there exist stable long-run relationships between
 construction output and property price for both housing and retail
 construction sectors. Specifically, a 1.00% increase in the housing price
 and retail price lead to a 0.55% and 0.42% increase in construction
 outputs for the two sectors respectively. In addition, the Granger
 causality tests confirm a distinct long-run causal flow from property
 price to construction output. Furthermore, the proposed ARDL approach
 provides an effective method for forecasting construction output. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1025-1037 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.714872 
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Author-Name: Mohamad Kassem 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohamad 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kassem 
Author-Name: Nashwan Dawood 
Author-X-Name-First: Nashwan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dawood 
Author-Name: Donald Mitchell 
Author-X-Name-First: Donald 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mitchell 
Title: A decision support system for the selection of curtain wall systems at the design development stage 
Abstract:
  In high rise building construction projects, curtain wall is one of the
 most widely used exterior finishing components and has a major influence
 on the overall building operational costs and efficiency in terms of
 CO<sub>2</sub> emissions. The selection of curtain wall systems involves
 numerous technical, environmental and economic factors, and impacts on all
 project stages from concept design, through manufacture to installation
 and operation. The current way this important decision is being made in
 the business process, and its simplification, are two important issues
 that are still unexplored in the literature. After investigating the
 drawbacks of the current business process using a retrospective case study
 and an industrial survey, a decision support system (DSS), which consists
 of a process framework and an integrated relational database as a central
 repository for the main curtain wall systems and their engineering
 parameters, is proposed as a potential solution. The DSS developed not
 only enables the resolution of the main issue of the selection of curtain
 wall systems at the early design development stage but it also helps
 specifiers identify multiple technical and commercial options that could
 be presented to clients in real time. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1039-1053 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.725940 
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Author-Name: Fah Choy Chia 
Author-X-Name-First: Fah Choy 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chia 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Author-Name: Goran Runeson 
Author-X-Name-First: Goran 
Author-X-Name-Last: Runeson 
Author-Name: Adrian Bridge 
Author-X-Name-First: Adrian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bridge 
Title: An analysis of construction productivity in Malaysia 
Abstract:
  The construction industry is an industry of major strategic importance.
 Its level of productivity has a significant effect on national economic
 growth. Productivity indicators are examined. The indicators consist of
 labour productivity, capital productivity, labour competitiveness, capital
 intensity and added value content of data, which are obtained from the
 published census/biannual surveys of the construction industry between the
 years 1999 and 2011 from the Department of Statistics of Malaysia. The
 results indicated that there is an improvement in the labour productivity,
 but the value-added content is declining. The civil engineering and
 special trades subsectors are more productive than the residential and
 non-residential subsectors in terms of labour productivity because
 machine-for-labour substitution is a more important process in those
 subsectors. The capital-intensive characteristics of civil engineering and
 special trade works enable these subsectors to achieve higher added value
 per labour cost but not the capital productivity. The added value per
 labour cost is lower in larger organizations despite higher capital
 productivity. However, the capital intensity is lower and unit labour cost
 is higher in the larger organizations. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1055-1069 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.711910 
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Author-Name: Martin Loosemore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Author-Name: Vivien   W. Chow 
Author-X-Name-First: Vivien   W. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chow 
Author-Name: Denny Mcgeorge 
Author-X-Name-First: Denny 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mcgeorge 
Title: Modelling the risks of extreme weather events for Australasian hospital infrastructure using rich picture diagrams 
Abstract:
  Anticipated increases in the frequency of extreme weather events in the
 future are likely to expose hospital infrastructure to new risks which are
 poorly understood. Traditional approaches to risk identification and
 analysis produce linear, narrow and static risk profiles which fail to
 consider complex sub-system interdependencies that may assist or hinder
 healthcare delivery during an extreme weather event. The ability to create
 resilient hospitals depends on new risk management methodologies which
 provide an understanding of these complex relationships. Focus groups with
 key stakeholders in three hospitals in Australia are used to construct
 rich picture diagrams (RPDs) of hospital infrastructure interdependencies
 under different extreme weather event scenarios. They show that the risks
 posed to hospitals by extreme weather events cannot be considered in
 isolation from the surrounding infrastructure, emergency management
 systems, health systems and communities in which they are imbedded. The
 new insights provided have major governance and policy implications for
 agencies responsible for ensuring that hospital infrastructure can
 continue to support the delivery of effective health services during
 extreme weather events. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1071-1086 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.725941 
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Author-Name: Florence Yean Yng Ling 
Author-X-Name-First: Florence Yean Yng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ling 
Author-Name: Phuong Quynh Tran 
Author-X-Name-First: Phuong Quynh 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tran 
Title: Effects of interpersonal relations on public sector construction contracts in Vietnam 
Abstract:
  Public owners and private contractors and consultants are expected to
 maintain arm&#x2019;s length relationships with each other to avoid any
 accusation of corruption. In the context of public construction projects
 in Vietnam, this study examines: the relational contracting (RC) related
 behavioural patterns that lead to better interpersonal relations during
 the construction stage and at the end of the project among public project
 owners, and private contractors and consultants; and the extent to which
 better interpersonal relations affect project performance. Using a
 questionnaire survey, data were collected from public owners and private
 contractors and consultants in Vietnam. Correlation analysis shows that
 there exist several behavioural patterns that significantly affect
 interpersonal relations among project team members during the construction
 stage and at the end of the project, and the general harmony during the
 construction stage. It was also found that cost performance is
 significantly correlated with project harmony level. Schedule performance
 is significantly correlated with interpersonal relations between project
 team members during the construction stage, and at the end of the project.
 The findings indicate the important role that interpersonal relations play
 in project outcomes and vice versa. The behavioural patterns that are
 found to be significantly correlated with harmony during the construction
 stage and/or relationships among project team members suggest that
 concrete actions may be taken by owners, consultants and contractors to
 improve relationships, and thereby improve cost and schedule outcomes. It
 is recommended that owners, consultants and contractors adopt some of the
 behavioural patterns identified. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1087-1101 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.729848 
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Author-X-Name-First: George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ofori 
Title: New Aspects of Quantity Surveying Practice 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1103-1105 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.723128 
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Author-X-Name-First: Helena 
Author-X-Name-Last: Johnsson 
Title: Construction Purchasing and Supply Chain Management 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1105-1107 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.722223 
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Author-Name: G&#xF6;ran Lindahl 
Author-X-Name-First: G&#xF6;ran 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lindahl 
Title: Innovations in Hospital Architecture 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1107-1109 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.723808 
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Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Allan 
Title: Infrastructure Sustainability and Design 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1109-1112 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 30 
Year: 2012 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.727009 
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Author-Name: Jin-Lee Kim 
Author-X-Name-First: Jin-Lee 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kim 
Title: Genetic algorithm stopping criteria for optimization of construction resource scheduling problems 
Abstract:
  Genetic algorithms (GAs) have been widely applied in the civil and
 construction engineering management research domain to solve difficult and
 complex problems such as resource-constrained project scheduling problems
 (RCPSPs). Generally, a trial-and-error calibration approach is used to
 identify values for the GA parameters. Unlike with other parameters, few
 studies have been done, theoretically or experimentally, for determining
 when to terminate GA for optimization of the RCPSP. Two genetic algorithm
 stopping conditions are compared to demonstrate their suitability for
 application in the RCPSP and to assess their ability in searching optimal
 solutions efficiently. The extensive computational results show that the
 Elitist GA, when using the unique schedule method, provides 10% more
 optimum values than those obtained from the Elitist GA when using the
 iteration method with 24% less computational time. The unique schedule
 stopping approach can be valuable for GA users to design their purpose
 driven GA for optimization of the RCPSP as it provides a better
 near-optimal solution with reduced computational time. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 3-19 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.697181 
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Author-Name: Peter Raisbeck 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Raisbeck 
Author-Name: Llewellyn   C.M. Tang 
Author-X-Name-First: Llewellyn   C.M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tang 
Title: Identifying design development factors in Australian PPP projects using an AHP framework 
Abstract:
  In Australia consortiums will come together and create an initial design
 concept or sketch design at the public--private partnership (PPP) bid
 stage. If the bid is successful this initial design is then developed
 further. However, a winning bid may have been evaluated on financial
 criteria alone and the consortium&#x2019;s capability to develop the
 design through to project delivery may not have been thoroughly evaluated.
 In theory, design is a key process in PPP projects and the aim of the
 research was to understand what capabilities are important in the
 development of a design through this process. To clarify these issues, a
 range of activities and organizational factors linked to design
 development are proposed using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP)
 method. This method was chosen in order to see which design development
 factors were ranked more highly by experts. In this research the hierarchy
 was designed employing the categories of exploratory and exploitative
 design development. Below each of these overarching categories, there were
 four design development functional distinctions: the two exploratory
 distinctions were Design (D) and Design Management (DM). The two
 exploitative distinctions were Design Support (DS) and Design
 Infrastructure (DI). A further list of 36 design development sub-criteria
 was developed under the above categories. These sub-criteria formed the
 basis of a survey of respondents drawn from a database of industry sources
 in the public domain as well as a list gathered from a large developer
 involved in PPP projects. It included relatively senior managers, PPP
 project managers and architects. Survey respondents identified a recent
 PPP project that they had worked on. From the 36 responses it can be seen
 that the exploratory Design (D) and Design Management (DM) activities were
 ranked more highly than the exploitative activities of Design Support (DS)
 and Design Infrastructure (DI) associated with a PPP project organization.
 This suggests that PPP frameworks should account for these exploratory
 factors as well as the exploitative factors associated with compliance,
 quality systems and project team infrastructure. This indicates that in
 PPP projects design development through the effective management of an
 initial design is a critical factor. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 20-39 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.729133 
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Author-Name: H&#xE5;kan H&#xE5;kansson 
Author-X-Name-First: H&#xE5;kan 
Author-X-Name-Last: H&#xE5;kansson 
Author-Name: Malena Ingemansson 
Author-X-Name-First: Malena 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ingemansson 
Title: Industrial renewal within the construction network 
Abstract:
  The construction business network is generally seen as conservative and
 non-innovative, for which a number of reasons have been identified. One of
 these reasons relates to the special inter-organizational setting that
 exists within the industry. The starting point of our study was to
 investigate whether there is any truth in this perceived lack of
 innovation. One reason for the industry&#x2019;s bad reputation could be
 that the way innovation generally is defined and measured is unsuitable
 for the construction business. Therefore, renewal was used as the central
 concept of change in our investigation. The second issue concerns factors
 that either assist or impede renewal, and the ambition was to identify
 those factors driving, as well as those hindering renewal. In order to
 identify the degree of renewal, as well as the factors affecting it, we
 conducted a survey of Swedish construction companies. The resulting
 picture shows a clear connection between the inter-organizational
 interfaces within the industry and how renewal takes place. The total
 renewal activity is on a considerable level with more than 60% having made
 changes visible from the customer&#x2019;s point of view. The most active
 interface is also in relation to customers, while the relationship to
 suppliers generally is more distant. Finally, the project focus which
 characterizes the industry affects what type of renewal takes place, and
 exposes the lack of knowledge transfer between individual projects and
 actors as an important hindrance to renewal in the construction network. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 40-61 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.737470 
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Author-Name: Craig Langston 
Author-X-Name-First: Craig 
Author-X-Name-Last: Langston 
Title: The role of coordinate-based decision-making in the evaluation of sustainable built environments 
Abstract:
  In an era when sustainability and climate change mitigation are
 paramount, it is important that built environment professionals make
 robust and transparent decisions regarding future development. A new
 approach is outlined and tested for assessing sustainability for built
 infrastructure using a quadrant model and 3D spatial coordinates. The
 chosen method involves a case study of a high performance green building
 in Australia that was constructed in 2008. The investigation demonstrates
 that the model is practical and produces an appropriate outcome, which is
 then compared with seven other generic types of built infrastructure. The
 inclusion of development scale or influence in the model is an important
 feature that can lead to differences in ranking preference. The findings
 support embedding essential environmental considerations objectively into
 decision-making processes via the use of an economic ratio (return on
 investment to energy usage), a social ratio (functional performance to
 loss of habitat) and a measure of sustainability risk as
 <italic>x</italic>, <italic>y</italic> and <italic>z</italic> coordinates
 respectively, plotted in 3D space. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 62-77 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.738920 
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Author-Name: Carole Boudeau 
Author-X-Name-First: Carole 
Author-X-Name-Last: Boudeau 
Title: Design team meetings and the coordination of expertise: the roof garden of a hospital 
Abstract:
  The coordination of work and expertise in construction projects is often
 treated in terms of models or formal rules. However, much is to be gained,
 if we are to understand it, by examining actual coordination practices.
 The objective in this article is to address practices of coordination of
 expertise in the context of design team meetings. The focus is
 specifically on conversational practices between the structural engineer
 and the landscape architect who are part of the design team in a
 healthcare infrastructure project. The central argument is that the
 coordination of expertise relied on and was organized by mundane and
 everyday methods, and not by formal and abstract ones. This argument is
 drawn from ethnomethodology, a form of sociological analysis that focuses
 on the situated methods by which activities are produced, but shares
 concerns found in the literature on actual project management practices.
 The ethnomethodological stance, however, offers a different perspective on
 the significance of the empirical reality of projects and a possibility to
 incorporate within this literature a concern with the ordinary methodical
 organization of project activities. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 78-89 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.738301 
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Author-Name: Gerard de Valence 
Author-X-Name-First: Gerard de 
Author-X-Name-Last: Valence 
Title: Construction management strategies: a theory of construction management By Milan Radosavljevic and John Bennett, Wiley-Blackwell, London, 2012. ISBN 
978-0-470-65609-9, &#xA3;39.99 (pb) 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 90-93 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.736025 
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Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Emmitt 
Title:  <bold>Construction Innovation and Process Improvement</bold> Akintola Akintoye, Jack Goulding and Girma Zawdie (eds), Wiley-Blackwell, London 2012, 
456 pp, ISBN 978 1 4051 5648 6, <roman>&#xA3;</roman>72.50 (hb) 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 93-95 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.729846 
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Author-X-Name-First: Bland 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tomkinson 
Title:  <bold>Post-disaster Reconstruction of the Built Environment: Rebuilding for Resilience</bold> Edited by Dilanthi Amaratunga and Richard Haigh, 
Wiley-Blackwell, London, 2011 336 pp, ISBN 978 1 4443 3356 5, &#xA3;75.00 (hb) 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 95-96 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.729847 
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Author-Name: Chen-Yu Chang 
Author-X-Name-First: Chen-Yu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chang 
Title: A critical review of the application of TCE in the interpretation of risk allocation in PPP contracts 
Abstract:
	      Along with the rise of public--private partnerships (PPPs) as
 a mainstream procurement system, we have seen a growing interest in
 studies of risk allocation in these projects. One of the serious academic
 endeavours is to apply both transaction cost economics (TCE) and the
 resource-based view (RBV) to explain risk allocation patterns found in PPP
 projects. The existing literature along these lines is deficient in three
 aspects: inappropriate choice of unit of analysis; poor specification of
 governance structure; and misinterpretation of asset specificity. A way
 for improvement is to analyse risk allocation in the context of PPP
 procurement in its entirety.	       
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 99-103 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.726365 
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Author-Name: Lena Elisabeth Bygballe 
Author-X-Name-First: Lena Elisabeth 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bygballe 
Author-Name: H?kan H?kansson 
Author-X-Name-First: H?kan 
Author-X-Name-Last: H?kansson 
Author-Name: Marianne Jahre 
Author-X-Name-First: Marianne 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jahre 
Title: A critical discussion of models for conceptualizing the economic logic of construction 
Abstract:
	      The construction industry has developed a certain economic
 logic that reflects the way in which tasks, parts, and units are organized
 and related to each other in order to create economic benefits in the
 construction process. Four different models in the literature portray this
 logic. We examine how they complement and constitute alternatives to
 understandings of the economic logic of the construction industry. Along
 with transaction cost economics, we have identified three more empirically
 based models: a project-oriented model, a supply-chain-oriented model, and
 a network-oriented model. Associated with different streams of research,
 these models are discussed in terms of the typical problems and key
 interdependencies in the construction process they address, and the type
 of solutions they suggest, including organizing principles for how
 construction parties should relate to each other. The findings show how
 examining different models provides a comprehensive, albeit non-exhaustive
 overview and an explanation of why the construction process is organized
 in the way it is. There is a need for increased awareness of the
 utilization of models (or combinations of models) and the models must also
 be seen as arguments in a broader discussion of how the construction
 process could or should function.	    
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 104-118 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 2  
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.745645 
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Author-Name: Stefan Christoffer Gottlieb 
Author-X-Name-First: Stefan Christoffer 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gottlieb 
Author-Name: Kim Haugb?lle 
Author-X-Name-First: Kim 
Author-X-Name-Last: Haugb?le 
Title: Contradictions and collaboration: partnering in-between systems of production, values and interests 
Abstract:
	      For more than a decade, partnering has been pursued as a
 promising way of overcoming the drawbacks of the building process. Despite
 intense and repeated efforts, promises have only to some extent been
 satisfied. Based on an example case study of a partnering project,
 activity theory is applied in an analysis of how project outcomes are
 shaped mutually by the underlying dynamics of construction and innovative
 initiatives like partnering. The case was studied through a combination of
 questionnaire surveys, interactive workshops, semi-structured qualitative
 research interviews and onsite observations. Three main findings are
 presented. First, that the dynamics of construction can be understood as
 the interrelation of three activity systems on production, values and
 interests. Second, partnering as a change strategy is overlaid on existing
 practice rather than substituting it. Third, partnering may reduce some
 contradictions but induces others simultaneously. In conclusion, the
 potential of partnering as a change strategy depends on the ability to
 understand and manage contradictions in and between existing
 institutionalized activity systems in construction of production, values
 and interests. 	 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 119-134 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.756141 
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Author-Name: Robert Gerth 
Author-X-Name-First: Robert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gerth 
Author-Name: Albert Boqvist 
Author-X-Name-First: Albert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Boqvist 
Author-Name: Marcus Bjelkemyr 
Author-X-Name-First: Marcus 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bjelkemyr 
Author-Name: Bengt Lindberg 
Author-X-Name-First: Bengt 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lindberg 
Title: Design for construction: utilizing production experiences in development 
Abstract:
	      The design process has a significant impact on the
 performance and profitability of a housing project. Therefore, decisions
 made during the design process should take into consideration knowledge
 and experience from other processes in previously accomplished projects,
 specifically from the production phase. How to capture and use production
 experience in housing has not gained enough interest, possibly leading to
 sub-optimal improvements during the construction process. This motivates
 research on how onsite production experience from similar previous
 projects can be captured and used to improve constructability without
 risking customer values. Based on the concept of constructability,
 &#x2018;design for manufacturing and assembly&#x2019; and the theory of
 waste, the method &#x2018;design for construction&#x2019; (DFC) has been
 developed. The four-step model complements the conventional construction
 process, and consists of the following steps: (1) specify customer values
 and similar previous projects; (2) identify onsite waste and cost drivers
 in previous projects; (3) develop criteria to evaluate constructability;
 and (4) evaluate constructability of the design. The DFC method is
 exemplified and tested through a case study, in which it was shown that
 the method facilitated identification of all problems that were considered
 in the investigated project. The method also highlighted other project
 obstacles that potentially could have been solved to improve
 constructability.	    
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 135-150 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.756142 
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Author-Name: R?is?n Murphy 
Author-X-Name-First: R?is?n 
Author-X-Name-Last: Murphy 
Title: Strategic planning in construction professional service firms: a study of Irish QS practices 
Abstract:
	      The role and usefulness of strategic planning has been
 documented over several decades of strategic management research. Despite
 the significant body of existing knowledge in the field of strategic
 planning, there remains limited empirical investigation of the
 construction sector, specifically professional service firms operating
 within it. The construction sector is hugely important to the Irish
 economy, yet until now, no empirical investigation has been undertaken to
 determine the strategic planning process in construction professional
 service firms in Ireland. A two-phase mixed methods study was undertaken
 to ascertain the extent of strategic planning within quantity surveying
 (QS) practices in Ireland. Characteristics of the strategic planning
 process differ between practices to such a degree that three groups of
 practices are apparent. Groups are differentiated along dimensions of size
 and ownership structure, which influence the generic strategies and
 competitive positioning of practices. Strategic planning process formality
 and the existence of a written plan are positively associated with large
 practices that form part of a global organization. Informal strategic
 planning is undertaken in practices without a written strategic plan but
 tends to be tactical (project-based) rather than strategic in nature. The
 realization of the need for systematic strategic planning in QS practices
 is, however, beginning to emerge, given the turbulent environment within
 which the firms are competing. While the conclusions are specific to the
 QS profession, the research has been designed such that it has potential
 to be applied to other professional service firms.	     
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 151-166 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.736026 
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Author-Name: Florence T.T. Phua 
Author-X-Name-First: Florence T.T. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Phua 
Title: Construction management research at the individual level of analysis: current status, gaps and future directions 
Abstract:
	      Individual-level constructs are seldom taken into
 consideration in construction management research relating to project
 performance. This is antithetical to the objectives of properly
 conceptualizing and contextualizing the research we do because many
 project performance outcomes, such as the extent of cooperation and level
 of communication or teamwork are influenced and moderated by individuals'
 perceptions, values and behaviour. A brief review of the literature in
 organizational studies centred on culture, identity, empowerment and trust
 is offered. These constructs are then explored in relation to project
 performance issues and outcomes, and it is noted that they are
 predominantly studied at the project and industry levels. We argue that
 focusing these constructs at the individual unit of analysis has
 significant implications for project performance and therefore their
 effects need to be systematically accounted for in explanations of the
 success and failure of projects. Far from being prescriptive, the aim is
 to generate interest and awareness for more focused research at the
 individual level of analysis in order to add new insights and perspectives
 to critical performance questions in construction management. To this end,
 a research agenda is outlined, arguing that construction management
 research integrating individual-level constructs and broader,
 macro-contextual issues will help define and enhance the legitimacy of the
 field. 	 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 167-179 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.707325 
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Author-Name: Cindy L. Menches 
Author-X-Name-First: Cindy L. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Menches 
Author-Name: Juan Chen 
Author-X-Name-First: Juan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen 
Title: Using ecological momentary assessment to understand a construction worker&#x2019;s daily disruptions and decisions 
Abstract:
	      Capturing the momentary decisions and actions made by
 construction workers in response to workflow disruptions is challenging
 because, until now, there has not been a minimally disruptive data
 collection method that allows workers to identify their decision process
 &#x2018;in the moment&#x2019;. However, an Ecological Momentary Assessment
 (EMA) method&#x2014;designed to capture momentary work experiences in
 natural settings&#x2014;can provide researchers with detailed information
 about the daily challenges experienced by workers during the course of
 performing their tasks. An explanation of the method is provided, along
 with examples of the types of research questions that can be addressed and
 appropriate analysis techniques. The EMA method is being used on a
 federally funded research programme in the United States that is
 investigating how construction workers adapt to workflow disruptions by
 improvising their decisions and actions. Consequently, this article
 demonstrates the use of the method by presenting an idiographic study of
 William, an electrical construction worker. The evaluation of
 William&#x2019;s disruptions, decisions and actions elucidated an
 important relationship: <italic>every one</italic> of William&#x2019;s
 disruptions required an improvisational action in order for him to
 continue working. The EMA method opens the door to the development of new
 theories about rapid decisions and subsequent actions on construction
 sites. 	 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 180-194 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.717707 
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Author-X-Name-First: Ksenia 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chmutina 
Title: Building for a Changing Climate: The Challenge for Construction, Planning and Energy 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 195-197 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.757337 
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Author-X-Name-First: Clara 
Author-X-Name-Last: Greed 
Title: Human Resource Management in Construction: Critical Perspectives 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 197-200 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.751492 
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Author-X-Name-First: Valerie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Caven 
Title: Human Resource Management in Construction 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 200-202 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.745941 
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Author-X-Name-First: Lucio 
Author-X-Name-Last: Soibelman 
Title: Integral Sustainable Design 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 202-203 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.735368 
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Author-Name: Mengchun Zhang 
Author-X-Name-First: Mengchun 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang 
Author-Name: Dongping Fang 
Author-X-Name-First: Dongping 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fang 
Title: A cognitive analysis of why Chinese scaffolders do not use safety harnesses in construction 
Abstract:
	      Chinese scaffolders not using safety harnesses is
 commonplace, despite scaffolders being constantly exposed to fall hazards
 on construction sites and the use of safety harnesses being required by
 law. The causes of Chinese scaffolders not using safety harnesses are
 explored through theoretical analyses and empirical tests. In theoretical
 analyses, based on Surry&#x2019;s model, the major cause of scaffolders
 not using safety harnesses was identified as their personal decisions not
 to do so. The theory of planned behaviour (TPB) was used to analyse why
 scaffolders decided not to use safety harnesses. In empirical tests,
 scaffolders on seven sites completed questionnaires developed based on
 TPB, and nine safety officers participated in a focus group meeting to
 collect their views on scaffolders&#x2019; use of safety harnesses. In
 addition, two scaffolders, one gangmaster, one safety officer, and one
 foreman were interviewed to verify the results of the questionnaire
 survey. Empirical tests results show that the inconvenience and discomfort
 of using safety harnesses, underestimating the risk of not using safety
 harnesses, negative pressures from gangmasters, foremen, and safety
 officers, and lack of safety lines are causes of scaffolders deciding not
 to use safety harnesses. Measures enhancing the use of safety harnesses
 are proposed based on the results of empirical tests.		
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 207-222 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.764000 
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Author-Name: Abraham Park 
Author-X-Name-First: Abraham 
Author-X-Name-Last: Park 
Author-Name: Chen-Yu Chang 
Author-X-Name-First: Chen-Yu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chang 
Title: Impacts of construction events on the project equity value of the Channel Tunnel project 
Abstract:
	      With the growing strains on public resources, many
 governments in recent years have turned to the private sector for
 infrastructure project financing. The special purpose vehicles (SPVs)
 taking on such projects usually have a two-stage business model: a
 construction stage followed by an operating stage. However, the project
 risk in stage 1 is very high, and in most cases, the impacts of specific
 construction events on project risk and capital cost are unobservable
 owing to lack of informational transparency. Eurotunnel (the Channel
 Tunnel project) is unique in that the share price data for the entire
 construction period are publicly available. Based on event study
 methodology, empirical tests were conducted for several well-documented
 Eurotunnel construction events to measure and assess the project risk and
 the impacts of such events on the SPV&#x2019;s equity value. The test
 results show that: (1) during the construction stage, efforts to better
 manage the interests and incentives of contractors produce more
 significant positive impact on investors than efforts for cost
 containment; (2) during the construction stage, meeting the project
 deadline is a higher investor priority than containing construction cost;
 and (3) once the construction phase is complete, the investors&#x2019;
 priority then becomes the overall cost and the impact of construction
 events on the expected returns from investment. Finally, the level of risk
 and the potential conflicts of interest that arise during the construction
 phase of a mega infrastructure project are such that turning to IPOs to
 provide equity capital may not be appropriate. 	 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 223-237 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.761715 
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Author-Name: Gunnar Lucko 
Author-X-Name-First: Gunnar 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lucko 
Title: Supporting financial decision-making based on time value of money with singularity functions in cash flow models 
Abstract:
	      Existing budgeting approaches differ in whether or not they
 consider the time value of money. A novel use of singularity functions in
 construction management has the potential to enhance cash flow models in
 order to maximize their net present value. This type of function can model
 a complete schedule, which serves as the underlying timeline for all
 financial transactions. Their variable amounts and constraints are
 expressed by singularity functions, converted from costs via bills into
 payments, and compounded towards the overall net present value for
 financial decision-making. Contributions to the body of knowledge include
 deriving exact amounts of interest on variable balances for any duration,
 creating a valuation algorithm, and exploring how the uneven solution
 space that cash flow profiles create can be searched successfully with a
 genetic algorithm.	     
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 238-253 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.750728 
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Author-Name: Grace Ding 
Author-X-Name-First: Grace 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ding 
Author-Name: Perry John Forsythe 
Author-X-Name-First: Perry John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Forsythe 
Title: Sustainable construction: life cycle energy analysis of construction on sloping sites for residential buildings 
Abstract:
	      In 2010, the Australian residential construction sector
 contributed about 28% of the value of all construction and was responsible
 for 8% of the total energy consumption. Residential construction will
 continue to increase to cope with the demand due to population growth.
 Owing to land scarcity, construction on sloping sites has become a common
 construction method for residential development in Australia. This method
 has economic benefits but poses environmental issues as it damages
 topsoil, disturbs natural drainage and groundwater pathways and imposes
 additional stress on soil under fill. The life cycle energy consumption of
 the construction process is examined in relation to residential projects
 on sloping sites on a range of slopes and soil types in New South Wales,
 Australia. Forty-one detached dwellings were selected and a service life
 of 60 years assumed for the study. The research findings reveal that the
 slope for each type of soil has a positive correlation with life cycle
 energy consumption. As part of the onsite construction process, the
 results also show that the energy consumption of construction on sloping
 sites plays a significant factor in the life cycle energy analysis of a
 building.	    
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 254-265 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.761716 
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Author-X-Name-First: Maartje 
Author-X-Name-Last: Van Reedt Dortland 
Author-Name: Hans Voordijk 
Author-X-Name-First: Hans 
Author-X-Name-Last: Voordijk 
Author-Name: Geert Dewulf 
Author-X-Name-First: Geert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dewulf 
Title: Real options in project coalitions in Dutch health care: two case studies of construction projects 
Abstract:
	      Uncertainties affecting health organizations inevitably
 influence real estate decisions since real estate is required to
 facilitate the primary process in cure and care. Decisions have to be
 taken when there is little knowledge about the future. Therefore,
 flexibility is needed in the process of designing, constructing and
 operating real estate. Real options provide an approach to gain greater
 insight into flexibility. The aim is to analyse whether real options can
 be recognized in the real estate strategies of health organizations and
 what real options are provided by various forms of project coalition. Two
 case studies reveal that real options thinking can indeed be recognized in
 specific real estate strategies. The choice of certain real options is
 partly a result of the type of project coalition applied. Further
 development of real options thinking in real estate management in cure and
 care creates opportunities to deal with future uncertainties.		
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 266-286 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.738921 
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Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gardiner 
Title: Sustainability and design ethics By Tom Russ, CRC Press, London, 2010. ISBN 978-1-43-980854-2, &#xA3;39.99 (pb) 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 287-288 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.757335 
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Author-X-Name-First: Christine 
Author-X-Name-Last: R?is?nen 
Title: <bold>Culture in International Construction</bold> Wilco Tijhuis and Richard Fellows, Spon Press, London, 2011 224 pp, ISBN 978 0 415 47275 3, &#xA3;65.00 (hb) 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 288-291 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.737469 
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Author-X-Name-First: Chen-Yu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chang 
Title:<bold>Flood Hazards</bold> Jessica Lamond, Colin Booth, Felix Hammond and David Proverbs (eds), CRC Press, London, 2011 387 pp, ISBN 978 1 4398262 5 6, &#xA3;82.00 (hb) 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 291-296 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 3 
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Author-X-Name-First: Niels-J&#xF8;rgen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Aagaard 
Title: Whole Life Costing: A New Approach Peter Caplehorn, Routledge, London, 2012 136 pp., ISBN 978 0 415 43423 2, &#xA3;34.99 (pb) 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 296-300 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.756140 
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Author-Name: Huan Yang 
Author-X-Name-First: Huan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yang 
Author-Name: Weisheng Lu 
Author-X-Name-First: Weisheng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lu 
Title: Niche comparisons: toward a new approach for analysing competition and organizational performance in the international construction market 
Abstract:
	      Over the past few decades, studies on competition and
 organizational performance in the international construction market have
 been prolific. Construction companies are founded, then grow, compete,
 evolve, and die in the international landscape, a common process from an
 ecological perspective. However, few studies have considered the
 international construction market from this perspective. Using niche
 theory, which was initially populated in the field of natural bio-ecology
 and then introduced to business management and economics, a NW/O-L (niche
 width/overlap and location) framework is established in this study. With
 this framework, the niche evolution of the top 225 international
 contractors is explored along two dimensions&#x2014;product and geography.
 The effects of a proper niche on an international construction
 company&#x2019;s performance are also investigated using the cluster
 analysis method. It was discovered that, despite fluctuations over time,
 the contractor&#x2019;s niche is highly related to its performance in the
 international construction market. The most appropriate niche for
 international construction contractors is a wide niche width, with a small
 niche overlap and with its location near to the market centre with
 comparatively more market resources. However, only a few contractors can
 survive in this niche, as the majority of contractors are in a narrow
 niche width, with a comparatively large niche overlap and far from the
 market centre. Contractors which do not fit either of these two niches
 have proved to be poor performers in this study.	   
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 307-321 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 4 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.777753 
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Author-Name: Annika Feige 
Author-X-Name-First: Annika 
Author-X-Name-Last: Feige 
Author-Name: Patrick Mcallister 
Author-X-Name-First: Patrick 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mcallister 
Author-Name: Holger Wallbaum 
Author-X-Name-First: Holger 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wallbaum 
Title: Rental price and sustainability ratings: which sustainability criteria are really paying back? 
Abstract:
	      Given the centrality of the price mechanism to resource
 allocation in market economies, the effect of sustainable construction on
 real estate prices has become an increasingly important empirical issue
 for market participants and policy makers in the real estate sector.
 Drawing upon a sample of approximately 2500 residential building units in
 Switzerland, this study assesses the effects of buildings&#x2019;
 sustainability on their rental prices. In contrast to the vast majority of
 previous studies that have focused on the price effects of eco-labels,
 this study investigates the effects of individual sustainability
 attributes. Overall, we find a positive relationship between the
 environmental performance of residential buildings and their rental
 levels. Sustainable building characteristics, especially those which
 enhance the water efficiency, the health and comfort level and the
 building&#x2019;s safety and security, have significant positive price
 effects. It is argued that the unexpected negative relationship between
 energy performance and rental prices is attributed to the bundling of
 energy costs and rents in Swiss lease structures.	    
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 322-334 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 4 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.769686 
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Author-Name: Ren-Jye Dzeng 
Author-X-Name-First: Ren-Jye 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dzeng 
Author-Name: Jih-Shong Wu 
Author-X-Name-First: Jih-Shong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wu 
Title: Efficiency measurement of the construction industry in Taiwan: a stochastic frontier cost function approach 
Abstract:
	      Construction firms require a large cash flow, thereby
 creating a significant financial leverage. Therefore, identifying a highly
 effective cost efficiency model is essential for construction firms,
 especially under the pressure of competition in today&#x2019;s global
 market. This research used stochastic frontier analysis (SFA) to model and
 measure the cost efficiency of construction firms in Taiwan, and to
 investigate the relationships between input resources and cost efficiency.
 The main findings include: (1) subcontracting reduces labour capacity; (2)
 larger firms can be more cost efficient; (3) appropriate financial
 leverage increases cost efficiency and capital; and (4) reducing equipment
 costs increases cost efficiency. These findings can help construction
 firms to strategically adjust the management of their firm and improve
 cost efficiency.	   
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 335-344 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 4 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.787162 
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Author-Name: Andreas Hartmann 
Author-X-Name-First: Andreas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hartmann 
Author-Name: Marieke Hietbrink 
Author-X-Name-First: Marieke 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hietbrink 
Title: An exploratory study on the relationship between stakeholder expectations, experiences and satisfaction in road maintenance 
Abstract:
	      Despite the increased attention paid by road agencies to the
 needs of infrastructure stakeholders, little is known about how the
 satisfaction or dissatisfaction of infrastructure stakeholders with the
 agencies&#x2019; service provision is formed. From the perspective of
 public agencies the relationship between expectations, experiences and
 satisfaction of infrastructure stakeholders affected by road maintenance
 is explored. Drawing upon data collected during a road maintenance project
 in the Netherlands it is shown that expectations only played a minor role
 in the formation of satisfaction. Moreover, depending on the contextual
 setting of the maintenance project, the importance of highway performance
 impacts for the formation of satisfaction through expectations and
 experiences changed. The results suggest that the value-in-use experience
 and the time dependence of expectations account for the switch in
 importance and the limited role of expectations. A main conclusion is that
 road agencies should redirect their effort from trying to determine and
 meet stakeholder expectations to allowing stakeholders to experience the
 improvements of a maintenance project. 	 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 345-358 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 4 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.768772 
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Author-Name: Stephen Gruneberg 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gruneberg 
Author-Name: Keith Folwell 
Author-X-Name-First: Keith 
Author-X-Name-Last: Folwell 
Title: The use of gross fixed capital formation as a measure of construction output 
Abstract:
	      There is a need to model construction industries in different
 countries for international construction marketing purposes and global
 construction and environmental policy. In the absence of a common method
 of construction data collection and analysis, estimates of the size of
 national construction industries use econometric models. One such approach
 relates contractors&#x2019; output to its share of gross fixed capital
 formation (GFCF), and uses this relationship in one economy to estimate
 construction output in another country. To examine the relationship
 between contractors&#x2019; output and GFCF a number of regressions were
 run. As GFCF is available for all countries, two candidate measures are
 evaluated as proxies for construction output, namely total GFCF and the
 construction element of GFCF. A strong relationship is found to exist
 between UK construction output and GFCF. This is significant as a
 validation of UK measures of construction output, although the two data
 series are compiled separately using different samples and some
 statistical variation would therefore be expected. The paper supports the
 use of the total construction element in GFCF as a proxy for construction
 output. This work therefore prepares the way for further modelling of
 construction output internationally using detailed construction data and
 GFCF.		
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 359-368 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 4 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.790555 
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Author-Name: Mehmet Nihat Hanioglu 
Author-X-Name-First: Mehmet Nihat 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hanioglu 
Author-Name: David Arditi 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Arditi 
Title: Teaming/timing sequences in hotel development projects 
Abstract:
	      Branding secures easier financing, higher rates and
 occupancies and repeat business in the hospitality industry. Hotel
 operators use architectural and interior design elements to create
 uniquely differentiated products for their brands. Owing to the expected
 benefits, hotel owners often involve brand chain hotel operators in
 designing their properties. However, although they are heavily involved in
 the design, hotel operators leave it to the owner to deal with the
 construction of the property and with the challenge of accomplishing the
 design intent while completing the project on time and within budget. The
 teaming/timing sequences available for a prospective hotel owner are
 analysed. The consequences of the timing for adding the builder to the
 project team in different project delivery methods are identified. Also,
 the best practices relative to design coordination, constructability
 reviews, value engineering, mock-up room reviews, price confirmation, and
 project handover are considered. A custom software program
 &#x2018;HotPlan&#x2019; is developed to assist owners in generating
 conflict-free sequences of teaming/timing options and evaluating the
 consequences of their preferences. Comparisons of the HotPlan-generated
 sequences allow users to pick the alternative that most agrees with their
 intentions. The study is relevant to other types of projects such as
 residential and office buildings, airports, and hospitals where the
 operator of the facility may participate in the development process right
 from the start.	  
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 369-385 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 4 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.778417 
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Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lemer 
Title: Design Innovation for the Built Environment: Research by Design and the Renovation of Practice 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 386-388 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 4 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.757336 
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Author-X-Name-First: Paula 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cardellino 
Title: The Design of Learning Spaces 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 388-391 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 4 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.757338 
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Author-X-Name-First: Kjell 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tryggestad 
Title: Sustainable Buildings and Infrastructure: Paths to the Future 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 391-394 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 4 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.770893 
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Author-X-Name-First: Rafael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sacks 
Title: Modern Construction: Lean Project Delivery and Integrated Practices 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 394-396 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 4 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.763999 
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Author-X-Name-First: David James 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bryde 
Author-Name: Ralf Schulmeister 
Author-X-Name-First: Ralf 
Author-X-Name-Last: Schulmeister 
Title: Applying Lean principles to a building refurbishment project: experiences of key stakeholders 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 397-397 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 4 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.789703 
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Author-Name: Richard Fellows 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fellows 
Author-Name: Anita M.M. Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Anita M.M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Title: Use and misuse of the concept of culture 
Abstract:
	      Culture is an all-pervading construct of human existence but
 its conceptualization is contested. As such, it is problematic to define
 or measure culture as different paradigms adopt radically different
 approaches. Emic approaches are, essentially, inward-looking and, via a
 constructivist paradigm, assert that a culture can be investigated validly
 only from that culture's own perspective (idiographic). Etic approaches
 are concerned with an outside view, especially for cross-cultural
 investigations, and so tend to adopt a positivist perspective using
 surveys, models and dimensions (nomothetic). With increasing acceptance of
 varying conceptualizations, multiple methodologies and methods of
 research, founded on alternative philosophical stances, differing
 approaches to researching culture are pursued. However, several important
 issues of debate remain and are addressed, especially surrounding the
 seminal work of Geert Hofstede. Further concerns relate to levels of
 analyses (notably, the ecological fallacy and its reverse), scales of
 measurement for data collection and analysis, and their combination into
 indices. How people adapt to and accommodate different cultures is
 addressed, including structuring of organizational relationships
 (alliances, etc.) and the enduring debate over whether culture can be
 managed and the likely consequences of cultural management endeavours.
 Thus, the approach of positive criticism is adopted in this review of
 theory and literature to address the main issues in both the topic of
 culture and its philosophical underpinnings, and of how research
 methodologies and methods have been used in researching culture. Aspects
 of good practice and of less good practice are identified throughout to
 assist researchers and to stimulate further rigorous research into culture
 in construction. Primary findings emphasize the imperative of coherent and
 consistent uses of models and levels of analysis, care and rigour in use
 of scales and attention to the impacts of language and culture on data
 from respondents.	    
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 401-422 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 5 
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Author-Name: Henry A. Odeyinka 
Author-X-Name-First: Henry A. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Odeyinka 
Author-Name: John Lowe 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lowe 
Author-Name: Ammar P. Kaka 
Author-X-Name-First: Ammar P. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kaka 
Title: Artificial neural network cost flow risk assessment model 
Abstract:
	      Previous attempts have been made to model cash flow forecast
 at the tender stage using net cash flow, value flow and cost flow
 approaches. Despite these efforts, significant variations between the
 actual and modelled forecasts were still observable. The main cause
 identified is the issue of risk inherent in construction. Using the cost
 flow approach, a model is developed to assess the impacts of risk
 occurring during the construction stage on the initial forecast cost flow.
 A questionnaire survey and case study approach were employed. As a first
 step, a questionnaire survey was administered to UK construction
 contractors to determine the significant risk factors impacting on their
 cost flow forecast. Using mean ranking analysis, the survey yielded 11
 significant risk factors. The second stage of data collection involves the
 collection of forecast and actual cost flow data from case study projects
 to establish their variations at predetermined time periods. Using the
 significant risk factors identified in the first phase, relevant
 construction professionals who worked on the case study projects were
 requested to score the extent of risk occurrence that resulted in the
 observed variations. A combination of these two sets of data was used to
 model the impact of risk on cost flow forecast using an artificial neural
 network back propagation algorithm. The model enables a contractor to
 predict the likely changes to a cost flow profile due to risks occurring
 in the construction stage.	     
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 423-439 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 5 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.802363 
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Author-Name: James Pinder 
Author-X-Name-First: James 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pinder 
Author-Name: Robert Schmidt III 
Author-X-Name-First: Robert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Schmidt III 
Author-Name: Jim Saker 
Author-X-Name-First: Jim 
Author-X-Name-Last: Saker 
Title: Stakeholder perspectives on developing more adaptable buildings 
Abstract:
	      Despite longstanding interest in the issue of adaptability,
 there has been very little research into the motives and obstacles to
 constructing more adaptable buildings, particularly from the perspective
 of the stakeholders involved in the building development process. The
 purpose of this study was to explore the reasons why more buildings are
 not constructed to be more adaptable, first through a review of the
 literature and then through interviews with industry stakeholders in the
 UK, including architects, developers, engineers, property agents and local
 authority planners. The literature review and stakeholder interviews
 revealed a wide range of motives for constructing for adaptability, such
 as a desire to reduce life cycle costs, to produce 'future-proof'
 buildings, and to ensure that buildings are easier to sell and let.
 However, the literature and interviews also revealed many obstacles to
 creating more adaptable buildings, including an assumption that
 adaptability always costs more, a lack of life cycle costing, uncertainty
 about the benefits of adaptability, fragmentation between industry
 stakeholders and short-term development models. The research highlighted
 the need to develop a better understanding of the costs and benefits of
 developing more adaptable buildings so that industry stakeholders can make
 more informed decisions about their buildings under conditions of
 uncertainty.	       
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 440-459 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 5 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.798007 
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Author-Name: Yang Miang Goh 
Author-X-Name-First: Yang Miang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Goh 
Author-Name: David Chua 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chua 
Title: Neural network analysis of construction safety management systems: a case study in Singapore 
Abstract:
	      A neural network analysis was conducted on a quantitative
 occupational safety and health management system (OSHMS) audit with
 accident data obtained from the Singapore construction industry. The
 analysis is meant to investigate, through a case study, how neural network
 methodology can be used to understand the relationship between OSHMS
 elements and safety performance, and identify the critical OSHMS elements
 that have significant influence on the occurrence and severity of
 accidents in Singapore. Based on the analysis, the model may be used to
 predict the severity of accidents with adequate accuracy. More
 importantly, it was identified that the three most significant OSHMS
 elements in the case study are: incident investigation and analysis,
 emergency preparedness, and group meetings. The findings imply that
 learning from incidents, having well-prepared consequence mitigation
 strategies and open communication can reduce the severity and likelihood
 of accidents on construction worksites in Singapore. It was also
 demonstrated that a neural network approach is feasible for analysing
 empirical OSHMS data to derive meaningful insights on how to improve
 safety performance.	      
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 460-470 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 5 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.797095 
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Author-Name: David Espinoza 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Espinoza 
Author-Name: Jeremy W.F. Morris 
Author-X-Name-First: Jeremy W.F. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Morris 
Title: Decoupled NPV: a simple, improved method to value infrastructure investments 
Abstract:
	      Despite its shortcomings, because of its simplicity, the net
 present value (NPV) technique (or its close relative, the internal rate of
 return) remains the valuation method most widely used by investors. In
 this method, all risks associated with a project are lumped into a single
 parameter (i.e. the risk premium) that is added to the risk-free interest
 rate to obtain a risk-adjusted discount rate; thus, in essence, the time
 value of money is adjusted for risk. However, because risk and time are
 two separate variables, accounting for risk in this manner can lead to
 substantial valuation errors, particularly for long-term investments which
 are typical for large infrastructure projects. In this paper, an
 alternative valuation method that decouples the time value of money from
 the risk associated with a project is presented. The proposed method,
 termed decoupled net present value (DNPV), is also simple yet flexible,
 consistent and robust. The method allows investors to integrate heuristic
 (i.e. experience based) techniques with sophisticated probabilistic and
 stochastic techniques to price the risk associated with the value of the
 asset created and/or the investment needed to create the asset. The
 proposed method results in a consistent valuation free from the problems
 typically associated with traditional net present value applications and,
 more importantly, allows a seamless integration of project risk
 assessment/management performed by technical experts into the project
 financial valuation.	       
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 471-496 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 5 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.800946 
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Author-Name: Malcolm Horner 
Author-X-Name-First: Malcolm 
Author-X-Name-Last: Horner 
Title: Construction Law: An Introduction for Engineers, Architects, and Contractors 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 497-497 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 5 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.763998 
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Author-Name: George Ofori 
Author-X-Name-First: George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ofori 
Title: Conflict in Construction 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 497-501 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 5 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.767465 
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Author-Name: Aoife M. Finneran 
Author-X-Name-First: Aoife M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Finneran 
Author-Name: Alistair Gibb 
Author-X-Name-First: Alistair 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gibb 
Title: Construction Safety and Health 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 501-502 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 5 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.770542 
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Author-Name: Denise Gravitt 
Author-X-Name-First: Denise 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gravitt 
Title: Risk and Insurance in Construction 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 502-503 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 5 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.783703 
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Author-Name: Helen Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Title: Occupational health and safety in the construction industry 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 505-514 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.816435 
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Author-Name: Dylan Tutt 
Author-X-Name-First: Dylan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tutt 
Author-Name: Sarah Pink 
Author-X-Name-First: Sarah 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pink 
Author-Name: Andy R.J. Dainty 
Author-X-Name-First: Andy R.J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty 
Author-Name: Alistair Gibb 
Author-X-Name-First: Alistair 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gibb 
Title: 'In the air' and below the horizon: migrant workers in UK construction and the practice-based nature of learning and communicating OHS 
Abstract:
	      Local, tacit and normally unspoken OHS (occupational health
 and safety) knowledge and practices can too easily be excluded from or
 remain below the industry horizon of notice, meaning that they remain
 unaccounted for in formal OHS policy and practice. In this article we
 stress the need to more systematically and routinely tap into these
 otherwise 'hidden' communication channels, which are central to how
 everyday safe working practices are achieved. To demonstrate this approach
 this paper will draw on our ethnographic research with a gang of migrant
 curtain wall installers on a large office development project in the north
 of England. In doing so we reflect on the practice-based nature of
 learning and sharing OHS knowledge through examples of how workers' own
 patterns of successful communication help avoid health and safety
 problems. These understandings, we argue, can be advanced as a basis for
 the development of improved OHS measures, and of organizational knowing
 and learning.		
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 515-527 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.756145 
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Author-Name: Behzad Esmaeili 
Author-X-Name-First: Behzad 
Author-X-Name-Last: Esmaeili 
Author-Name: Matthew Hallowell 
Author-X-Name-First: Matthew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hallowell 
Title: Integration of safety risk data with highway construction schedules 
Abstract:
	      The construction industry is characterized by a relatively
 high injury and illness rate compared to other industries. Within the
 construction industry, the highway construction and maintenance sector is
 one of the most dangerous. To improve safety in this sector, proactive
 methods of safety improvement and reliable risk data are needed. The
 safety risk quantification is the first step towards integrating safety
 data into design and planning. To enhance the current preconstruction
 safety practices, safety risks of highway construction and maintenance
 tasks were quantified and a decision support system was developed and
 tested that integrates safety risk data into the project schedules.
 Relative safety risks were quantified for 25 common highway construction
 tasks using the Delphi method. To ensure valid and reliable results,
 experts were selected according to rigorous requirements and multiple
 controls were employed to decrease cognitive biases. The data were
 incorporated into a decision support system called Scheduled-based Safety
 Risk Assessment and Management (SSRAM) that facilitates integration of
 safety risk data with project schedules. The resulting data-driven system
 produces predictive plots of safety risk over time based on the temporal
 and spatial interactions among concurrent activities. To test the utility
 of the decision support system and the validity of the underlying risk
 data, the system was tested on 11 active case study projects in the US. It
 was found that the database and associated decision support tool produce
 accurate and reliable risk forecasts that increase the viability of
 existing safety preconstruction activities.	      
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 528-541 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.739288 
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Author-Name: Gerard Francis Ayers 
Author-X-Name-First: Gerard Francis 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ayers 
Author-Name: John F. Culvenor 
Author-X-Name-First: John F. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Culvenor 
Author-Name: Jim Sillitoe 
Author-X-Name-First: Jim 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sillitoe 
Author-Name: Dennis Else 
Author-X-Name-First: Dennis 
Author-X-Name-Last: Else 
Title: Meaningful and effective consultation and the construction industry of Victoria, Australia 
Abstract:
	      Consultation between employers and employees is mandated
 under Australian occupational health and safety legislation. For
 consultation to be considered meaningful and effective, it is generally
 accepted that moral and ethical principles such as trust, honesty,
 commitment and respect need to be recognized and applied by individuals
 during consultation. It is also considered that an organization's level of
 cultural maturity is an important element in the ability of individuals to
 freely engage in meaningful and effective consultation. If the value of
 consultation is best reflected in the degree of input and control that
 workers have regarding the very decisions that affect them, and if the
 level of worker involvement is a reflection of an organization's level of
 cultural maturity, it is debateable whether the notion of applying moral
 and ethical principles during consultation, and the adoption of the
 paradigm of organizational and cultural maturity, have been successfully
 developed and embraced in the commercial and industrial sector of the
 construction industry of Victoria, Australia.		
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 542-567 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.726366 
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Author-Name: Rayyan Alsamadani 
Author-X-Name-First: Rayyan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Alsamadani 
Author-Name: Matthew Hallowell 
Author-X-Name-First: Matthew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hallowell 
Author-Name: Amy Nicole Javernick-Will 
Author-X-Name-First: Amy Nicole 
Author-X-Name-Last: Javernick-Will 
Title: Measuring and modelling safety communication in small work crews in the US using social network analysis 
Abstract:
	      Effective safety communication between all parties in a
 construction project is essential for optimal safety performance.
 Literature suggests that open safety communication across all levels of
 the organization enhances safety success. Previous studies have found that
 open communication and frequent interaction between employees and
 supervisors differentiate construction companies that have low accident
 rates from companies that have high rates. Through interviews with
 construction crew members on active construction projects in the Rocky
 Mountain region of the US, the patterns of safety communication were
 identified, modelled, and quantified. Social network analysis (SNA) was
 utilized to obtain measures of safety communication such as centrality,
 density, and betweenness within small crews and to generate sociograms
 that visually depicted communication patterns within effective and
 ineffective safety networks. A cross-case comparison revealed that the
 frequency and method of communication are important differentiators
 between project teams with low and high accident rates. Specifically, top
 performing crews: (1) have formal safety communication from management on
 at least a weekly basis; (2) have informal safety communication on a
 weekly basis; (3) undergo formal safety training; and (4) use all proposed
 safety communication methods on a monthly basis. In addition, typical SNA
 metrics, including density, centrality and betweenness, are not
 significant parameters to distinguish high from low performing crews.	    
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 568-579 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.685486 
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Author-Name: Michael Behm 
Author-X-Name-First: Michael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Behm 
Author-Name: Arthur Schneller 
Author-X-Name-First: Arthur 
Author-X-Name-Last: Schneller 
Title: Application of the Loughborough Construction Accident Causation model: a framework for organizational learning 
Abstract:
	      In order for the construction industry to improve its poor
 safety performance it needs to learn from its safety mistakes and put the
 lessons learned to good use. Incident investigation theories and
 techniques vary widely in the peer-reviewed literature. The Loughborough
 Construction Accident Causation (ConAC) model was applied to State
 Department of Transportation construction accidents, and is proposed as a
 tool to facilitate organizational learning in the construction industry.
 Details of the methodology utilized are described so that it can be
 duplicated in research and in practice. By investigating 27 DOT
 construction incidents, the research demonstrates how the model can be
 used both in research and in practice. The model yielded 6.63
 causes/factors/influences identified per incident, and correlated the
 causes to determine relationships. Incident causality is complex and
 multi-faceted. The Loughborough model facilitates a holistic view of
 incident causality and thus organizational learning.	       
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 580-595 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.690884 
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Author-Name: Heng Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Heng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Author-Name: Greg Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Greg 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Title: Integrating real time positioning systems to improve blind lifting and loading crane operations 
Abstract:
	      Mobile/tower cranes are the most essential forms of
 construction plant in use in the construction industry but are also the
 subject of several safety issues. Of these, blind lifting has been found
 to be one of the most hazardous of crane operations. To improve the
 situation, a real-time monitoring system that integrates the use of a
 Global Positioning System (GPS) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
 is developed. This system aims to identify unauthorized work or entrance
 of personnel within a pre-defined risk zone by obtaining positioning data
 of both site workers and the crane. The system alerts to the presence of
 unauthorized workers within a risk zone-currently defined as 3m from the
 crane. When this happens, the system suspends the power of the crane and a
 warning signal is generated to the safety management team. In this way the
 system assists the safety management team to manage the safety of hundreds
 of workers simultaneously. An onsite trial with debriefing interviews is
 presented to illustrate and validate the system in use.	  
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 596-605 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 6 
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Author-Name: Zhipeng Zhou 
Author-X-Name-First: Zhipeng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhou 
Author-Name: Javier Irizarry 
Author-X-Name-First: Javier 
Author-X-Name-Last: Irizarry 
Author-Name: Qiming Li 
Author-X-Name-First: Qiming 
Author-X-Name-Last: Li 
Title: Applying advanced technology to improve safety management in the construction industry: a literature review 
Abstract:
	      Technology application is deemed an effective way to further
 construction safety management. Various technologies have been adopted for
 construction safety, including information communication technology (ICT),
 sensor-based technology, 3S (GIS/GPS/RS) technology, radio frequency
 identification (RFID) and virtual reality. A review of previous studies in
 the area of technology applications for construction safety would be
 indispensable for the main stakeholders in this field to share innovative
 research findings and gain access to future research trends. A three-step
 method was used to obtain relevant publications (119 papers met the
 ultimate selection criteria) and compile a database of the findings. The
 results present a general review of technology application for
 construction safety from the aspects of number of papers published
 annually, publication type, publication name, country/region of
 distribution, research level, project phase and project type.
 Corresponding analysis was performed with the collected data and the radar
 chart was used for analysing the trend of technology application for
 construction safety and the trend of research topics. Five research gaps
 were identified in the review process. The trends and gaps can serve as
 motivation for researchers and practitioners to work on the next
 generation of studies and the development of future effective measures,
 which can ensure a safe construction environment.	    
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 606-622 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.798423 
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Author-Name: Fred Sherratt 
Author-X-Name-First: Fred 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sherratt 
Author-Name: Peter Farrell 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Farrell 
Author-Name: Rod Noble 
Author-X-Name-First: Rod 
Author-X-Name-Last: Noble 
Title: UK construction site safety: discourses of enforcement and engagement 
Abstract:
	      Developments in safety management on large UK construction
 sites have seen a paradigm shift from enforcement-based systems to
 safety-culture programmes, which seek to engage with the workforce to
 create fully cooperative and safety-conscious sites. Founded in social
 constructionism, recent research sought out the master discourses of
 safety on large UK construction sites through the examination of safety
 signage, talk around safety and safety documentation. Two of the most
 prominent discourses of safety on sites were found to be safety as
 enforcement and safety as engagement, reflecting the change in safety
 management strategies. These discourses were found to be interrelated in
 their constructions of safety, yet also varied in their associations with
 practice, responsibility, social interactions and the management hierarchy
 of the sites. These findings develop the current understanding of safety
 found on sites, with relation to the hierarchical structures of safety
 management and the discourses of enforcement and engagement in practice.
 The findings have significance for the safety practices of large UK
 contractors in developing and improving their safety-culture programmes,
 as well as suggesting potential new directions in the academic research of
 safety in construction.	  
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 623-635 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.747689 
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Author-Name: Eric Daniel Marks 
Author-X-Name-First: Eric Daniel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Marks 
Author-Name: Jochen Teizer 
Author-X-Name-First: Jochen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Teizer 
Title: Method for testing proximity detection and alert technology for safe construction equipment operation 
Abstract:
	      The US construction industry continues to be among the
 leading industries for workplace fatalities after experiencing 818
 fatalities in 2009. Approximately 21% of these fatalities resulted from
 workers being struck by an object or piece of construction equipment. The
 nature of construction sites often produces hazardous conditions by
 requiring ground workers and heavy construction equipment to operate in
 close proximity. The primary objective is to present a method for testing
 proximity detection and alert systems. Experimental trials were designed
 to deploy emerging radio frequency (RF) remote sensing technology to
 demonstrate the ability of the test method to evaluate the capability of
 proximity detection and alert systems to provide alerts when heavy
 construction equipment and workers are in too close proximity to each
 other. Numerous field experiments were designed and conducted to emulate
 typical interactions between workers on foot and construction equipment.
 These devices were installed on pieces of construction equipment in an
 outdoor environment to evaluate the test method for proximity detection
 and alert systems. Experimental results show that proximity detection and
 alert technologies can provide alerts to equipment operators at different
 pre-calibrated proximity alert ranges. The results suggest that the
 presented testing method adequately evaluated the reliability and
 effectiveness of the proximity detection and alert technology in the
 construction environment.	    
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 636-646 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.783705 
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Author-Name: Marianne Forman 
Author-X-Name-First: Marianne 
Author-X-Name-Last: Forman 
Title: Inertia and change: lean construction and health and safety work on construction sites 
Abstract:
	      Lean construction has been articulated as a concept that can
 solve health and safety (H&S) problems at construction sites. The question
 is whether it is that simple. Lean construction and H&S work can be
 perceived as two different societal change programmes. The focus in this
 article is on how organizations implement the change programmes and what
 new forms of practice they stabilize as a result of the implementation
 process. In particular, the stabilization of new routines for coupling
 production planning and H&S work are investigated. Applied theories lie
 within the areas of change processes in organizations, H&S and
 construction management. The method was based on three qualitative case
 studies. Three major Danish contractors were involved in the
 investigation, and for each contractor a construction project was studied
 on site over a six-month period. Contractors are project-based companies
 and it seemed that the change programmes and the stabilized new practices
 that relate production planning and H&S work at construction sites were
 dependent on the relationship between the functional departments at the
 company and the construction project, the organizational location of the
 key actors that drive the change programmes, the 'softness' of the
 concepts that are implemented and the perception of H&S.	   
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 647-660 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.765953 
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Author-Name: J�rgen Melzner 
Author-X-Name-First: J�rgen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Melzner 
Author-Name: Sijie Zhang 
Author-X-Name-First: Sijie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang 
Author-Name: Jochen Teizer 
Author-X-Name-First: Jochen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Teizer 
Author-Name: Hans-Joachim Bargst�dt 
Author-X-Name-First: Hans-Joachim 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bargst�dt 
Title: A case study on automated safety compliance checking to assist fall protection design and planning in building information models 
Abstract:
	      Worldwide occupational safety statistics show that the
 construction industry in many countries experiences one of the highest
 accident rates of all industry sectors. Falls remain a major concern as
 they contribute to very serious injuries or even fatalities on
 construction projects around the world. Since the standards and rules for
 protective safety equipment vary by country, the growing numbers of
 internationally operating companies are in need of tools that allow
 ubiquitous understanding and planning of safety regardless of the country
 where they operate. The problem is examined using a customizable automatic
 safety rule-checking platform for building information models. The applied
 rule-based checking algorithms are designed to be add-ons to existing
 building information modelling (BIM) software and can check models for
 safety hazards early in the design and planning process. Once hazards have
 been identified preventative safety equipment can be designed, estimated,
 and included in the construction schedule before construction starts. A
 case study implements the safety rule-checking platform on a high-rise
 building project. Fall protection regulations from both the USA and
 Germany are applied to the developed rule-checking platform. Visualization
 of the safety information further explains the differences in the results
 once country-specific safety-regulative standards are applied on the same
 building information model. The case study also indicates that the role of
 BIM in safety design and planning can effectively assist the traditional
 safety decision-making process for fall protection equipment.		
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 661-674 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.780662 
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Author-Name: Graeme D. Larsen 
Author-X-Name-First: Graeme D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Larsen 
Author-Name: Jennifer Whyte 
Author-X-Name-First: Jennifer 
Author-X-Name-Last: Whyte 
Title: Safe construction through design: perspectives from the site team 
Abstract:
	      How does the work of designers impact on the safety of
 operatives at the construction site? Safety research and policy emphasize
 the importance of designing for safe construction, yet the interface
 between design and construction is poorly understood: accidents have
 multiple causes making it hard to establish causal links between design
 choices and safety outcomes. An in-depth case study of a major station
 project examines how professionals on the construction site perceive and
 manage the safety challenges of a building design. Analyses reveal
 understandings that, on the project studied, design has an impact on
 safety because of: (1) the timing of design work, where the volume of late
 design changes increased the difficulty of planning safe procedures, e.g.
 for working at height, lifting heavy items, refurbishing and demolishing
 old buildings; and (2) inputs from design stakeholders with insufficient
 practical knowledge of construction and operation required unplanned
 work-arounds, e.g. to coordinate different sub-systems, provide
 maintenance access, and manage loads during construction. These findings
 suggest that safety suffers where projects are under-designed, and that
 alongside regulation, there is a need for robust management attention to
 the contractual structures, incentives, processes and tools that enable
 clients and designers to understand material practices of construction and
 operation.	     
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 675-690 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.798424 
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Author-Name: Christian Koch 
Author-X-Name-First: Christian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Koch 
Title: From crew to country? Local and national construction safety cultures in Denmark 
Abstract:
	      Accidents in construction have motivated a range of
 prevention methods and efforts with more or less success. Cultural
 explanations are of crucial importance in understanding risk at work and
 this contribution adds to the growing body of qualitative studies of
 safety culture. Symbolic interactionism is used as a conceptual
 ethnographic framework to include integration, differentiation, ambiguity
 and the multiple configuration of safety cultures. The primary case is a
 carpenter's crew of 28 men engaged in renovation work. The analysis
 reveals the overarching common integrative culture to be characterized by
 pride in work. This culture overlaps with four cultures named
 <italic>mastering</italic>, <italic>framework and rules</italic>,
 <italic>drawing board and plan</italic>, and <italic>ties that
 bind</italic>, found using the differentiation perspective. Ambiguous
 perceptions are found regarding possibilities for prevention and risk,
 which differ according to time, place and actor. This result is juxtaposed
 with cultures found in four other ethnographic studies from Denmark
 covering 10 companies. Although these studies find 25 different safety
 cultures, a national pattern showing a configuration of reactive and
 proactive safety cultures does seem prevalent. Accident prevention methods
 need to be more sensitive to different safety cultures, on site and in
 companies, but can also use national mechanisms such as training.	    
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 691-703 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.787490 
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Author-Name: Helen Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Title: Design Risk Management: Contribution to Health and Safety 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 704-706 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.808352 
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Author-Name: Gonzalo Lizarralde 
Author-X-Name-First: Gonzalo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lizarralde 
Author-Name: Stella Tomiyoshi 
Author-X-Name-First: Stella 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tomiyoshi 
Author-Name: Mario Bourgault 
Author-X-Name-First: Mario 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bourgault 
Author-Name: Juan Malo 
Author-X-Name-First: Juan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Malo 
Author-Name: Georgia Cardosi 
Author-X-Name-First: Georgia 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cardosi 
Title: Understanding differences in construction project governance between developed and developing countries 
Abstract:
	      Whereas most experts recognize the substantial differences in
 the construction sector between developed and developing countries, very
 little is known about <italic>how</italic> and <italic>to what
 extent</italic> construction project governance actually differs between
 the two contexts. In order to shed light on these differences, a suitable
 definition of project governance must be adopted and identical variables
 must be assessed in developed and developing contexts. Three
 characteristics of temporary multi-organizations that conduct construction
 projects (used here as categories of analysis) help identify these
 differences: formal structuring, informal structuring, and the role and
 participation of stakeholders. Based on three case studies, a survey, and
 semi-directed interviews, significant differences are found in how power
 and authority are exercised (and leadership styles applied), in the use of
 informality and in the roles assumed by stakeholders. Although the
 analysis of such differences is often considered a diagnosis of problems
 to be 'fixed' in projects in developing countries, we believe that these
 differences should be read as project governance mechanisms of adaptation
 to different environmental conditions, and therefore key elements that
 need to be fully understood by professionals working in developing
 countries.	     
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 711-730 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 7 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.825044 
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Author-Name: Bingsheng Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Bingsheng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Author-Name: Xueqing Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Xueqing 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Author-Name: Yuan Chen 
Author-X-Name-First: Yuan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen 
Author-Name: Yinghua Shen 
Author-X-Name-First: Yinghua 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shen 
Title: Market structure of China's construction industry based on the Panzar-Rosse model 
Abstract:
	      The structure-conduct-performance (SCP) paradigm posits that
 market structure determines market performance, and the generally low
 productivity of China's construction industry is a reflection of the
 irrationality of its market structure. Currently, the main approaches for
 measuring market structure can be classified as either structural
 approaches or non-structural approaches. Because the statistical data on
 structural approaches is one-sided, the indicators for the Panzar-Rosse
 model (a non-structural approach) for the construction industry can be
 selected by examining the Panzar-Rosse model and comparing the
 characteristics of the construction industry with those of the banking
 industry. The Panzar-Rosse model is employed to assess the market
 structure of 21 listed companies in China's construction industry during
 the period from 2009 to 2011. The analysis revealed that China's
 construction industry operates under conditions of monopolistic
 competition with free-entry equilibrium. The methods and results of the
 research are expected to contribute to the advancement of theories related
 to and methods of analysing the market structure of industries other than
 the banking industry.		
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 731-745 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 7 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.817679 
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Author-Name: Amirhosein Jafari 
Author-X-Name-First: Amirhosein 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jafari 
Title: A contractor pre-qualification model based on the quality function deployment method 
Abstract:
	      Contractors play a significant role in construction projects
 and selection of the most appropriate contractor for the project is a
 critical decision for clients. The pre-qualification of construction
 contractors is accounted as a very important step in contractor selection
 for every project. The main purpose of pre-qualification is to identify an
 array of eligible contractors, which is required for post-qualification
 steps and further considerations. Although there have been numerous models
 for contractor pre-qualification, there are inadequate researches to
 present a contractor pre-qualification model with consideration of the
 project objectives or the project owner's requirements. A new contractor
 pre-qualification model was developed with the aim of resolving this
 issue. This model employs the quality function deployment (QFD) method,
 and considers both the project owner's requirements and the contractor's
 abilities. The results reveal that consideration of the project objectives
 or the project owner's requirements and expectations can influence
 contractor pre-qualification.		
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 746-760 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 7 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.825045 
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Author-Name: MD Asrul Masrom 
Author-X-Name-First: MD Asrul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Masrom 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Author-Name: Adrian Bridge 
Author-X-Name-First: Adrian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bridge 
Title: Determinants of contractor satisfaction 
Abstract:
	      Performance in the construction industry is increasingly
 scrutinized as a result of the delays, cost overruns and poor quality of
 the industry's products and services. Increasingly, disputes, conflicts
 and mismatches of objectives among participants are contributory factors.
 Performance measurement approaches have been developed to overcome these
 problems. However, these approaches focus primarily on objective measures
 to the exclusion of subjective measures, particularly those concerning
 contractor satisfaction (Co-S). The contractor satisfaction model (CoSMo)
 developed here is intended to rectify the situation. Data derived from a
 questionnaire survey of 75 large contractors in Malaysia in respect of a
 key project are analysed to identify participant factors and their
 strength of relationship with Co-S dimensions. The results are presented
 in the form of eight regression equations. The outcome is a tool for use
 by project participants to provide a better understanding of how they, and
 the project, affect contractor satisfaction. The developed model sheds
 some light on a hitherto unknown aspect of construction management in
 providing an increased awareness of the importance of major Malaysian
 construction contractors' needs in the execution of successful projects.   
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 761-779 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 7 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.814919 
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Author-Name: Peter Barrett 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Barrett 
Title: Enhancing Building Performance 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 780-781 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 7 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.783704 
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Author-Name: Andrew Allan 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Allan 
Title: Zero-Carbon Homes: A Road Map 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 782-787 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 7 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.780661 
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Author-Name: John M. Kamara 
Author-X-Name-First: John M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kamara 
Title: Requirements Engineering for Computer Integrated Environments in Construction 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 787-789 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 7 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.787489 
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Author-Name: Hans Voordijk 
Author-X-Name-First: Hans 
Author-X-Name-Last: Voordijk 
Title: Facilities Change Management 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 789-791 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 7 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.787487 
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Author-Name: Paul Gardiner 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gardiner 
Title: Moving from Project Management to Project Leadership: A Practical Guide to Leading Groups 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 792-793 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 7 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.797092 
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Author-Name: Abigail Powell 
Author-X-Name-First: Abigail 
Author-X-Name-Last: Powell 
Author-Name: Katherine J. C. Sang 
Author-X-Name-First: Katherine J. C. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sang 
Title: Equality, diversity and inclusion in the construction industry 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 795-801 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.837263 
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Author-Name: Nick Rumens 
Author-X-Name-First: Nick 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rumens 
Title: Queering men and masculinities in construction: towards a research agenda 
Abstract:
 The topic of gender in the construction industry now commands a
 substantial literature given complaints about gender segregation and the
 dominance of men, culturally and numerically, within the sector. However,
 there is not enough research that problematizes men and masculinities as
 diverse and multiple, or investigates how gender binaries are implicated
 in sustaining heteronormativity within the construction scholarship,
 thereby marginalizing research on sexualities. The possibilities for
 'queering' current research agendas are examined in regard to 'men' and
 'masculinities', by introducing queer theory as a conceptual resource for
 disrupting and destabilizing facile notions of gender and sexuality as
 fixed, stable and universal. It is argued that analyses about men and
 masculinities in construction must take into account how men are situated
 in relation to formations of difference such as gender
 <italic>and</italic> sexuality. In so doing, concerns are expressed and
 new concepts and research questions are suggested with the primary aim of
 promoting but not prescribing further empirical research and theorizing.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 802-815 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.765021 
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Author-Name: Paul W. Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul W. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Title: Queer eye on a 'straight' life: deconstructing masculinities in construction 
Abstract:
 The male-ness or masculine nature of the construction industry has often
 been blamed for the problems of equality and diversity in the sector. Yet,
 what constitutes masculinity in construction is rarely problematized.
 Conventionally, masculinity in construction tended to be associated with
 the subordination and harassment of minority groups (e.g. women,
 non-heterosexuals), and the ideals of keeping fit in order to meet the
 tough, physical demands of construction work. Therefore an attempt was
 made to expand the conceptualization of alternative masculinities in
 construction. By deploying queer theory, the life stories of nine
 non-heterosexuals working in trade and professional occupations in the
 construction industry were analysed to explore how a range of different
 masculinities played out in the social interactions in their personal and
 working lives. The findings suggest that conventional hegemonic
 masculinity, while present, is not the only form of masculinity that
 subordinates minority groups in construction. Rather, other non-hegemonic
 forms of masculinity (e.g. found in homo-social contexts) also serve to
 exclude both men and women. Nevertheless, examples were also identified of
 minorities countering such exclusionary forms of masculinity through, for
 instance, 'friendship' alliances at work, which could offer possibilities
 for building a more inclusive workplace in construction.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 816-831 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.832028 
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Author-Name: Tessa Wright 
Author-X-Name-First: Tessa 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wright 
Title: Uncovering sexuality and gender: an intersectional examination of women's experience in UK construction 
Abstract:
 UK employers have been broadening their equality and diversity activities
 to include the issue of sexual orientation; however, the construction
 industry has been slow to follow. Equally there is a lack of research on
 the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) workers
 in construction. While women's sexuality soon becomes a focus of interest
 when they enter male-dominated work, little research has discussed how
 sexual minorities-and in particular lesbians-fare in such environments.
 This article examines how both gender <italic>and</italic> sexuality
 interact to shape women's working lives within the UK construction sector,
 drawing on 22 interviews and a focus group with heterosexual women and
 lesbians in male-dominated occupations in construction. While women share
 common experiences of heightened interest and questioning, open lesbians
 can sometimes minimize the sexualized content of workplace interactions.
 However the potential for exclusion on the basis of minority sexuality
 also exists. Sexual harassment appears less prevalent for women in
 professional occupations than in the past, while women in the manual
 trades reported that the problem persists. Lesbians can experience
 different forms of harassment, however, from heterosexual women, while
 employers are less developed in their response to homophobic harassment.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 832-844 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.794297 
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Author-Name: Teresa Marchant 
Author-X-Name-First: Teresa 
Author-X-Name-Last: Marchant 
Title: Keep going: career perspectives on ageing and masculinity of self-employed tradesmen in Australia 
Abstract:
 The ageing workforce has implications for skills retention and equity in
 construction and ageing of self-employed tradesmen. The aims here were to
 define older tradesmen and present their experience of ageing along with
 the implications for masculinity. Ageing, the ageing workforce and
 construction management informed this conversation about diversity and
 skills shortages, how tradesmen negotiate ageing, the way it is perceived
 and how it impacts on masculinity. A phenomenological research design,
 with 20, in-depth interviews from independent tradesmen was deployed.
 Older tradesman defined themselves by physical capacity to work, rather
 than chronological age. Self-initiated strategies increased longevity and
 consisted of work adjustments such as paying for extra labour and machines
 and scheduling less onerous work. If widely adopted, such accommodations
 for the mainstream construction workforce might shift the masculine
 culture of the industry for specific equity groups. There were numerous
 possibilities for alternative work, but many disadvantages were
 identified. Suggestions for the industry about retention included
 self-care and personalized work adjustments. Recommendations for
 individuals included proactively planning retirement, particularly in
 terms of superannuation and other non-housing investment alternatives.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 845-860 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.808353 
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Author-Name: Louisa Smith 
Author-X-Name-First: Louisa 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smith 
Title: Trading in gender for women in trades: embodying hegemonic masculinity, femininity and being a gender hotrod 
Abstract:
 The construction industry remains male dominated despite reforms in
 recruitment, training and some workplaces since the 1970s. That said some
 women do still enter the industry. The aim of this research was to explore
 the embodied experiences of women who work in a particular area of
 construction, that of manual skilled trades. Fifteen tradeswomen between
 the ages of 21 and 60 were interviewed using a life history framework.
 Unstructured and in-depth, the life history interviews covered a broad
 range of topics including family history, education, embodiment, sexuality
 and work. This method aimed to contextualize participants' experiences of
 work within broader relations, allowing a space for participants to
 discuss their labour processes beyond a conception of them as challenging.
 The central finding of the research was that gender was not experienced as
 stable or simple. Instead gender was contradictory. Some women also found
 that being 'outside' the expectations of masculine cultures allowed them
 to use their gender as a resource to work more smartly and more safely.
 From the experiences of women in trades, pleasure is theorized as a useful
 point of connection between women and between women and men in male
 dominated work cultures.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 861-873 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.833339 
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Author-Name: Valerie Caven 
Author-X-Name-First: Valerie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Caven 
Author-Name: Elena Navarro Astor 
Author-X-Name-First: Elena Navarro 
Author-X-Name-Last: Astor 
Title: The potential for gender equality in architecture: an Anglo-Spanish comparison 
Abstract:
 The practice of architecture is very similar in different national
 settings despite what may be very different sociological and cultural
 origins of the profession, the attendant variances in how work is
 organized and distinctions in equality and gender roles. The aim of this
 paper is to examine the quest for equality in architecture for women in
 the UK and Spain reporting the findings of a comparative study into women
 architects' careers in the two countries. Within the qualitative paradigm,
 semi-structured in-depth interviews were carried out with a total of 55
 women architects in the UK and Spain. Findings indicate surprising
 differences in levels and terms of equality for women in the two countries
 and marked differences in women's experiences of working as an architect.
 Women have come to the profession in Spain much later than their British
 counterparts and, somewhat surprisingly, are present in greater numbers.
 However, despite there being more of a 'critical mass' this has not served
 to improve their situation; they report much higher levels of
 discrimination and find it difficult to progress in their careers.
 Conclusions argue for a stronger approach by the professional bodies to
 help improve the position of women.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 874-882 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.766358 
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Author-Name: Tanzina Choudhury 
Author-X-Name-First: Tanzina 
Author-X-Name-Last: Choudhury 
Title: Experiences of women as workers: a study of construction workers in Bangladesh 
Abstract:
 In Bangladesh, women's mobility is culturally constrained and women need
 to negotiate with patriarchy in order to join the male dominated labour
 market outside the home. A large number of men continue to be highly
 resistant to women's paid employment, partly because of the social norm of
 <italic>purdah</italic> and partly because they tend to consider it a
 shameful reflection on their ability as breadwinners, and hence on their
 masculine identity. While surmounting these constraints, women enter into
 full-time paid employment. However, the treatment of both men and women is
 not equal and this is particularly so in the construction sector. Thus,
 engaging in paid employment is not an easy decision to make and once women
 eventually join the labour force they experience mixed outcomes. It
 appears that paid work, on the one hand, confers on women greater economic
 autonomy and mobility and, on the other, exposes them to different sorts
 of deprivation and exploitation. In investigating these issues, the
 narratives of female construction workers were used to describe their
 experiences.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 883-898 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2012.756143 
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Author-Name: Ani Birgit Raiden 
Author-X-Name-First: Ani Birgit 
Author-X-Name-Last: Raiden 
Author-Name: Christine R�is�nen 
Author-X-Name-First: Christine 
Author-X-Name-Last: R�is�nen 
Title: Striving to achieve it all: men and work-family-life balance in Sweden and the UK 
Abstract:
 Although there is a vast literature on issues of work-life balance, most
 of the research is grounded on the traditional view of work-life balance
 as a female-oriented entitlement. So far little attention has been paid to
 how men balance their work-life situations, especially the 'new men' who
 are keen to share the family care. We contribute to filling this gap by
 critically examining how male academics in construction-related
 departments at universities in Sweden and the UK construct their
 relationships with family and work. Narrative analysis was applied on
 in-depth interviews with seven academics from each country, who were at
 different phases in their careers. Three core narratives emerged from the
 data: family connected with partner; work as key priority; and desire to
 pursue personal projects, all of which competed for the narrators' sparse
 time. The narrative that by far received most space and most storylines in
 all the interviews was 'work as priority', implying that in spite of
 gender equality policies and campaigns, work-life balance remains a
 female-oriented concern. Both Swedish and British men in our sample found
 juggling family and life most challenging. This work-family-life triad
 left many feeling that they had no time to do a good job in any sphere and
 in Sweden in particular combination pressure was intense. Curiously,
 despite these tensions and increasing demands for many of our respondents
 work remains a positive construct, possibly because of the strong
 conceptual identification of 'self' as an academic.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 899-913 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.802364 
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Author-Name: Sandra Manley 
Author-X-Name-First: Sandra 
Author-X-Name-Last: Manley 
Author-Name: Ann De Graft-Johnson 
Author-X-Name-First: Ann De 
Author-X-Name-Last: Graft-Johnson 
Title: Towards inclusion: rethinking architectural education 
Abstract:
 In 2009, concerned at the low profile of disabled architects, the Royal
 Institute of British Architects commissioned the University of the West of
 England, Bristol to undertake research into the experiences of disabled
 people both as students and as practitioners of architecture. The aim of
 the research was to assess the current situation and identify and distil
 best practice in encouraging and enabling disabled people to pursue an
 architectural career. The research method included online questionnaires
 and interviews with disabled people who were either studying or practising
 as architects. Support workers, with a variety of roles and remits in both
 education and practice, were interviewed to assess the level and quality
 of provision and to determine attitudes towards disabled people. Websites
 of schools of architecture and practices were analysed. Significant issues
 were revealed relating to the representation and participation of disabled
 people in architectural education and employment. In particular, the
 educational ethos, curriculum and delivery raised concerns, as education
 acts as a gatekeeper to the profession. It is concluded that architecture
 schools and practitioners need to be proactive in creating more inclusive
 cultures and approaches to design which in turn could benefit the design
 of the built environment.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 914-927 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.797093 
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Author-Name: Marcus Ormerod 
Author-X-Name-First: Marcus 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ormerod 
Author-Name: Rita Newton 
Author-X-Name-First: Rita 
Author-X-Name-Last: Newton 
Title: Construction as a career choice for young disabled people: dispelling the myths 
Abstract:
 Disabled people want to have the same opportunities and experiences as
 everyone else, yet owing to a number of barriers they are often excluded
 from meaningful employment. There are few statistics available in the UK
 to provide an accurate understanding of the number of disabled people
 within construction, and there remains a lack of research on employment,
 disability and construction. The perceptions of, and barriers faced by,
 young disabled people in considering potential employment in the
 construction industry were investigated. A participatory research approach
 was adopted which places disabled people at the heart of the research
 process. A mix of interviews and mini focus groups was undertaken with a
 total of 49 participants drawn from the North West of England. The need
 for inclusive approaches <italic>within the construction industry</italic>
 came across strongly, with participants preferring to be treated equally
 rather than being treated favourably. Disabled young people are unlikely
 to consider employment within construction without better awareness
 raising by industry-both employers and professional institutions-of the
 range and scope of opportunities available, and a dispelling of the myths
 that construction is for able-bodied, fit, men.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 928-938 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.777465 
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Author-Name: Helena Johnsson 
Author-X-Name-First: Helena 
Author-X-Name-Last: Johnsson 
Title: Production strategies for pre-engineering in house-building: exploring product development platforms 
Abstract:
 Construction is a trade where the dominating production strategy is
 engineer-to-order. House-builders can pre-engineer their design to
 different degrees, resulting in variations of the engineer-to-order
 strategy: design-to-order, adapt-to-order, and engineer-to-stock. This
 variation causes different settings for the use of platforms in
 house-building. The aim of this research is to diversify the
 engineer-to-order production strategy and its consequences for platform
 organization by studying its use in house-building. The multiple case
 study on four engineering/contractor firms reports the core capabilities
 for engineer-to-order firms: procurement and tendering, market knowledge,
 engineering, multi-skilled manufacturing, and coordination of sales and
 manufacturing. Design-to-order, adapt-to-order and engineer-to stock were
 shown to be production strategies in use in house-building. In
 design-to-order platforms parts of the platform are undefined while
 engineer-to-stock platforms are fully predefined. Coordination between
 market and manufacturing is a crucial capability when engaging in platform
 organization. When an engineering firm and a contractor collaborate to
 fulfil client needs, the coordination capability between market and
 manufacturing was shown to be low. The case study shows that specialized
 contractors who integrate the supply chain towards a specific market
 segment benefit fully from the platform concept, while contractors with a
 wider scope could focus on standardization of processes rather than
 products.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 941-958 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.828846 
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Author-Name: Yee Cheong Yong 
Author-X-Name-First: Yee Cheong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yong 
Author-Name: Nur Emma Mustaffa 
Author-X-Name-First: Nur Emma 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mustaffa 
Title: Critical success factors for Malaysian construction projects: an empirical assessment 
Abstract:
 Although extensive research has been undertaken on the critical success
 factors (CSFs) for construction projects, very little of this research
 contains information specific to the local context. While several local
 studies have been conducted within a similar research boundary, variables
 with growing importance in the literature, the human-related factors, have
 yet to garner much attention. Therefore, the main objective of this study
 was to gain a renewed understanding of the emerging trend of CSFs
 considered by various stakeholders in the local industry. This was
 achieved through a comparative study of 48 Malaysian construction
 stakeholders classified into three categories, namely, developers,
 consultants and contractors. The Kruskal-Wallis one-way analysis of
 variance (ANOVA) on 46 factors suggests that the stakeholders favour a
 more balanced approach to CSFs. Apart from the 'hard' factors, there is a
 strong consistency among the perception of project stakeholders in
 recognizing the significance of human-related 'soft' factors. The analysis
 further reveals that the high scoring factors are mostly related to three
 major aspects: (1) project personnel; (2) commitment and communication;
 and (3) site management and supervision. Implementation of human-related
 factors will help to stimulate an atmosphere of trust among stakeholders
 amidst a widespread adversarial attitude in the industry.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 959-978 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.828843 
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Author-Name: David Arditi 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Arditi 
Author-Name: Pernilla Gluch 
Author-X-Name-First: Pernilla 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gluch 
Author-Name: Marie Holmdahl 
Author-X-Name-First: Marie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Holmdahl 
Title: Managerial competencies of female and male managers in the Swedish construction industry 
Abstract:
 The construction industry is one of the most male dominated industries
 around the world, not only when it comes to workers, but also as regards
 managers. Only 5% of the managers in the Swedish construction industry are
 women. The managerial competencies of individuals working as managers in
 the Swedish construction industry are researched to get a clearer
 understanding of the situation, and to investigate if this lack of balance
 between male and female managers has to do with differences in managerial
 competence. The management development questionnaire provided by Human
 Resource Development Press was sent to 143 managers in the Swedish
 construction industry and 112 respondents (44 women and 68 men) assessed
 themselves in 20 competencies, resulting in a response rate of 78%. The
 Mann-Whitney U test showed that female and male managers possess equal
 managerial competencies in 17 of the 20 competencies. Male managers rated
 themselves as having better managerial competency than females in two of
 the 20 competencies, namely 'resilience' and 'decision making'. Female
 managers rated themselves as having better managerial competency than
 males in 'sensitivity', which follows the social norm of what is expected
 of a woman. It was also found that both groups scored high in decision
 making, reflecting traditional virtues of construction managers as
 decisive and active. The most important result is not the differences but
 the many similarities between women and men working as managers in the
 construction industry. Thus, it is concluded that female managers are as
 competent as male managers in the Swedish construction industry.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 979-990 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.828845 
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Author-Name: Maryam Sanaei 
Author-X-Name-First: Maryam 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sanaei 
Author-Name: Amy Nicole Javernick-Will 
Author-X-Name-First: Amy Nicole 
Author-X-Name-Last: Javernick-Will 
Author-Name: Paul Chinowsky 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chinowsky 
Title: The influence of generation on knowledge sharing connections and methods in construction and engineering organizations headquartered in the US 
Abstract:
 Four generations of employees: Traditionalists, Baby boomers, Generation X
 and Generation Y, are now working together in organizations. This
 demographic diversity can provide benefits for construction and
 engineering organizations, but it can also hinder knowledge sharing across
 organizations. Because well-distributed knowledge sharing connections
 (KSCs) increase knowledge sharing across the entire organization, thereby
 enhancing performance, managers are focusing on how to facilitate these
 connections. With four generations working together within organizations,
 managers need to ascertain how to span generational boundaries to increase
 organizational knowledge sharing and to (1) determine whether generational
 attributes of employees impact on knowledge sharing patterns; and (2)
 identify the most frequent knowledge sharing (KS) methods that each
 generation uses to share knowledge within communities of practice (CoPs)
 in construction and engineering companies. To address this, data were
 obtained from 734 employees within three CoPs in two construction and
 engineering organizations headquartered in the United States. Using a unit
 of analysis of KSCs, the generational attributes of CoP members were
 mapped to their existing KSCs, along with their preferences for methods to
 share knowledge, to analyse the influence of generation on these
 connections. Findings show that even though survey respondents rated
 generational attributes as not important for maintaining KSCs, the
 generational attributes of employees influenced the existence of KSCs.
 Moreover, results indicate that there was no difference between
 generations in using the most popular KS methods of personal discussion
 and e-mail, while significant differences were observed in the use of
 instant messaging and meetings for different generations.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 991-1004 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.835490 
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Author-Name: Rafael Sacks 
Author-X-Name-First: Rafael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sacks 
Author-Name: Amotz Perlman 
Author-X-Name-First: Amotz 
Author-X-Name-Last: Perlman 
Author-Name: Ronen Barak 
Author-X-Name-First: Ronen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Barak 
Title: Construction safety training using immersive virtual reality 
Abstract:
 Construction workers' ability to identify and assess risks is acquired
 through training and experience and is among the key factors that
 determine their behaviour and thus their safety. Yet researchers have
 questioned the effectiveness of conventional safety training. This
 research tested the hypotheses that safety training in a virtual reality
 (VR) construction site would be feasible and more effective, in terms of
 workers' learning and recall in identifying and assessing construction
 safety risks, than would equivalent training using conventional methods.
 Sixty-six subjects were provided training in construction safety and their
 safety knowledge was tested prior to the training, immediately afterward,
 and one month later. Half of the subjects received traditional classroom
 training with visual aids; the other half were trained using a 3D
 immersive VR power-wall. Significant advantage was found for VR training
 for stone cladding work and for cast-in-situ concrete work, but not for
 general site safety. VR training was more effective in terms of
 maintaining trainees' attention and concentration. Training with VR was
 more effective over time, especially in the context of cast-in-situ
 concrete works. Given the need for improved training and the advantages of
 training using VR, incorporation of VR in construction safety training is
 strongly recommended.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1005-1017 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.828844 
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Author-X-Name-First: Hans 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lind 
Title: Construction Quality: Do It Right or Pay the Price 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1018-1019 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.805883 
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Author-Name: Naomi Brookes 
Author-X-Name-First: Naomi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Brookes 
Title: Construction Project Management 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1019-1020 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.787488 
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Author-Name: Ezekiel Chinyio 
Author-X-Name-First: Ezekiel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chinyio 
Title: Project Management: Systems, Principles, and Applications 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1020-1021 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.804627 
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Author-Name: Dylan Tutt 
Author-X-Name-First: Dylan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tutt 
Author-Name: Sarah Pink 
Author-X-Name-First: Sarah 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pink 
Author-Name: Andy R.J. Dainty 
Author-X-Name-First: Andy R.J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty 
Author-Name: Alistair Gibb 
Author-X-Name-First: Alistair 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gibb 
Title: Building networks to work: an ethnographic study of informal routes into the UK construction industry and pathways for migrant up-skilling 
Abstract:
 The UK construction industry labour market is characterized by high levels
 of self-employment, subcontracting, informality and flexibility. A
 corollary of this, and a sign of the increasing globalization of
 construction, has been an increasing reliance on migrant labour,
 particularly that from the Eastern European Accession states. Yet, little
 is known about how migrant workers' experiences within and outside work
 shape their work in the construction sector. In this context better
 qualitative understandings of the social and communication networks
 through which migrant workers gain employment, create routes through the
 sector and develop their role/career are needed. We draw on two examples
 from a short-term ethnographic study of migrant construction worker
 employment experiences and practices in the town of Crewe in Cheshire, UK,
 to demonstrate how informal networks intersect with formal elements of the
 sector to facilitate both recruitment and up-skilling. Such research
 knowledge, we argue, offers new evidence of the importance of attending to
 migrant workers' own experiences in the development of more transparent
 recruitment processes.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1025-1037 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.834066 
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Author-Name: Scott Fernie 
Author-X-Name-First: Scott 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fernie 
Author-Name: Stuart Tennant 
Author-X-Name-First: Stuart 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tennant 
Title: The non-adoption of supply chain management 
Abstract:
 Largely taken for granted within the UK construction sector has been a
 view that supply chain management theory is robust, relevant and reliable.
 As such it has formed a substantial aspect of previous and contemporary
 policy and government funded research. Despite this, the general view of
 its development and diffusion over the last 15 years within the
 construction industry has been problematic. Coincidentally, prevailing
 debates within the supply chain management academic community point to the
 lack of unified theory, models of diffusion and strong connections to
 organization theory. Using Straussian grounded theory, iterations between
 data and organization theory provided a fresh perspective on the
 development and diffusion of supply chain management in construction. This
 inductive research provided contextually rich explanations for development
 and diffusion that explicitly connected with and drew upon robust,
 relevant and reliable theories of institutions, innovation diffusion,
 triads, quasifirms and mechanisms of organizational governance. These
 explanations challenge the simplistic assumption that chains and networks
 of organizations are holistically managed and controlled by any single
 organization or institution in the construction industry. The debate
 therefore shifts away from proselytizing supply chain management towards
 research that explores the rigour, relevance and reliability of supply
 chain management assumptions in construction. The gap between industry
 practice and policy is exposed and the question is posed: to what extent
 policy and practice do, or should, constitute a recursive relationship.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1038-1058 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.830186 
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Author-Name: Xueqing Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Xueqing 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Author-Name: Yuan Chen 
Author-X-Name-First: Yuan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen 
Author-Name: Bingsheng Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Bingsheng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Author-Name: Yinghua Shen 
Author-X-Name-First: Yinghua 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shen 
Author-Name: Hui Sun 
Author-X-Name-First: Hui 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sun 
Title: A total factor productivity measure for the construction industry and analysis of its spatial difference: a case study in China 
Abstract:
 In the context of unbalanced regional economic development in China, there
 are large regional differences in the development of the construction
 industry. These long-standing and increasing differences not only
 influence the total productivity of China's construction industry but also
 hinder effective resource distribution. Total factor productivity (TFP) is
 a measure of long-term economic growth and a comprehensive industry-level
 productivity measure. The objectives are to put forward a set of
 systematic methodologies for selecting a productivity index, to develop a
 TFP measure for the construction industry and to conduct an analysis of
 spatial differences. First, the input and output index system of the
 construction industry is established, and China's construction industry
 TFP is measured with the DEA-Malmquist index. Second, spatial differences
 in the construction industry TFP are analysed in terms of the coefficient
 of variation (CV) and using spatial clustering analysis. The results
 indicate that China's construction industry TFP has improved steadily.
 This improvement has been due mainly to improvements in pure technology
 efficiency, technological progress and scale efficiency. In the past five
 years, the CV of China's construction industry productivity has generally
 been small and has changed only slightly. China's construction industry
 TFP for all regions exhibits a ladder-like distribution that is different
 from the distribution by economic areas among the central, western and
 eastern regions.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1059-1071 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.826371 
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Author-Name: Martin Loosemore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Author-Name: Vivien Chow 
Author-X-Name-First: Vivien 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chow 
Author-Name: Tracie Harvison 
Author-X-Name-First: Tracie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Harvison 
Title: Inter-agency governance risk in managing hospital responses to extreme weather events in New South Wales, Australia: a facilities management perspective of shared situational awareness 
Abstract:
 Extreme weather is predicted to become more frequent and severe into the
 future. While our understanding of hospital infrastructure vulnerability
 to such events has advanced considerably in recent years, current
 approaches to healthcare facilities management treat hospitals in
 isolation from their surrounding governance infrastructure. However,
 recent research indicates that if hospital resilience is to be properly
 understood, health infrastructure must be managed holistically, as part of
 a much larger governance system of interdependent organizations. The
 inter-agency governance risks associated with this system are currently
 ignored in the facilities management literature. To explore these risks,
 an in-depth case study of 24 agencies in the state of New South Wales,
 Australia is presented. The results show that facilities managers are
 embedded in a highly complex and dynamic array of governance boundaries
 which are largely unresolved and misunderstood. A number of practical
 strategies are presented which could be adopted to significantly improve
 facilities manager's integration into this system. These include: mapping
 hospital dependency on other agencies to build surge capacity; resolving
 overlapping operational boundaries with other agencies; proactive risk
 reduction for critical external support infrastructure; understanding
 potential conflicts with the objectives external agencies in responding to
 an extreme weather event.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1072-1082 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.853128 
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Author-Name: Alexander Styhre 
Author-X-Name-First: Alexander 
Author-X-Name-Last: Styhre 
Title: Bridges: The Science and Art of the World's Most Inspiring Structures 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1083-1084 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.829238 
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Author-Name: Christian Brockmann 
Author-X-Name-First: Christian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Brockmann 
Title: Construction Management: New Directions 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1084-1089 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.824107 
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Author-Name: Andrew Baldwin 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Baldwin 
Title: Managing Environmentally Sustainable Innovation: Insights from the Construction Industry 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1089-1091 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.824108 
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Author-Name: Denise Gravitt 
Author-X-Name-First: Denise 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gravitt 
Title: Construction Safety 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1091-1092 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.829240 
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Author-Name: Sunila Lobo 
Author-X-Name-First: Sunila 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lobo 
Title: Business Models for Renewable Energy in the Built Environment 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1092-1094 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.842648 
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Author-Name: Jason Santoso 
Author-X-Name-First: Jason 
Author-X-Name-Last: Santoso 
Author-Name: Martin Loosemore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Title: Expatriate management in Australian multinational enterprises 
Abstract:
 Globalization, uncertain domestic markets and increasing competition are
 encouraging construction firms to internationalize. Although expatriates
 are commonly used by many construction companies to establish and manage
 overseas operations, there has been little research into the challenges of
 managing these people. Through case studies of five Australian
 construction firms and semi-structured interviews with 10 human resource
 managers and 36 expatriates, the question of how construction firms
 select, deploy, develop and support expatriate managers on overseas
 projects is explored. The results show that firms tend to adopt a highly
 pragmatic approach to expatriate recruitment and see the process as a
 logistical rather than a developmental challenge. Selection processes are
 often reactive, ad hoc and intuitive and based more on technical knowledge
 than softer behavioural skills and knowledge. Preparation for expatriate
 assignments is often outsourced, many expatriates feel unsupported while
 overseas, repatriation is poorly managed and overseas assignments are
 often seen as a barrier to career progression rather than an investment.
 These findings are at odds with contemporary research in international
 human resource management and are important because a major determinant of
 international project performance is effective human resource management.
 The findings also contribute to the design of better expatriate human
 resource management systems.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1098-1109 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 11 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.853129 
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Author-Name: Richard Davies 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Davies 
Author-Name: Chris Harty 
Author-X-Name-First: Chris 
Author-X-Name-Last: Harty 
Title: Measurement and exploration of individual beliefs about the consequences of building information modelling use 
Abstract:
 Information and communication technology (ICT) is becoming increasingly
 important in construction although the rate of adoption is considered slow
 and the industry faces specific implementation challenges. Mainstream
 information systems research has shown that individuals' beliefs and
 expectations of the consequences of ICT use predict subsequent usage. We
 describe the development of scales to measure beliefs about the
 consequences of building information modelling (BIM) and their use in a
 survey of employees of a large construction contracting organization in
 the United Kingdom. Scales for performance expectancy, effort expectancy,
 social influence, facilitating conditions, compatibility, and attitude
 toward using technology were adapted from existing measures. In an
 analysis of responses from 762 construction employees the scales showed
 acceptable measurement properties. Expectations about the consequences of
 BIM use were broadly favourable although there is a need for more data for
 comparisons. The structure of the responses showed that expectations that
 BIM would enhance job performance were strongly related to expectations
 that BIM use was compatible with preferred and existing ways of working.
 Results also suggest that social influence is complex and may be
 multidimensional.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1110-1127 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 11 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.848994 
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Author-Name: Che khairil Izam Che Ibrahim 
Author-X-Name-First: Che khairil Izam 
Author-X-Name-Last: Che Ibrahim 
Author-Name: Seosamh B. Costello 
Author-X-Name-First: Seosamh B. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Costello 
Author-Name: Suzanne Wilkinson 
Author-X-Name-First: Suzanne 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wilkinson 
Title: Development of a conceptual team integration performance index for alliance projects 
Abstract:
 Project alliancing, also known as collaborative contracting, is designed
 to foster integration practice between multidisciplinary teams involved in
 delivering construction projects. If continuous improvement in project
 alliances is to be achieved through the use of integrated teams, a means
 of assessing how well teams integrate and how that integration changes
 over time needs to be introduced. As part of a wider study to develop an
 assessment tool for team integration in road construction alliance
 projects, key indicators (KIs) are identified for measuring team
 integration practice. It is necessary to identify not only the relevant
 KIs, but also which indicators are dominant, thereby focusing the
 attention of owners and non-owner participants (NOPs) on those that will
 have the greatest impact on alliance team integration. Seventeen
 experienced road construction alliance practitioners participated in four
 rounds of a Delphi questionnaire to identify the KIs. The resulting seven
 team integration practice KIs were: team leadership; trust and respect; a
 single team focus on project objectives and key result areas (KRAs);
 collective understanding; commitment from project alliance board; creation
 of single and co-located alliance team; and free flow communication. A
 conceptual alliance team integration performance index (ATIPI) was then
 developed based on the identified KIs and their relative significance. The
 ATIPI takes the form of a linear additive weighting model, consisting of a
 measure for each of the identified KIs and a corresponding weighting
 coefficient, identified as part of this research. A linear additive
 weighting model is considered appropriate based on the lack of correlation
 between the KIs, thus suggesting that they can be considered as
 independent variables in the ATIPI. The measures for each KI will be
 determined as part of future research and will result in a fully working
 model for the ATIPI.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1128-1143 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 11 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.854399 
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Author-Name: David Boyd 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Boyd 
Title: Using events to connect thinking and doing in knowledge management 
Abstract:
 Knowledge management (KM) is disputed in concept and practice. This is
 related to the conventional objectivist view, where knowledge is
 independent, generic and passive, thus disconnecting thinking about
 practice from doing practice. A practice-based view is presented as being
 applicable to construction where practitioners compose action from past
 experience using intuition, situation awareness, analogical thinking and
 dialogue. Results from Knowledge Event Management demonstrate such
 composition in construction events. This view develops the KM proposition
 from being 'to think better about practice' to one of 'supporting people
 to act better in practice'. Such improvement is facilitated by learning
 from events in practice. Events are sensitive points of deep learning,
 critical to the recall of learning, and effective in the communication of
 learning within social contexts. Events are analogues for future practice
 of doing as ideas are for thinking. Improvement in practice requires
 changing analogues and using analogues more proficiently when composing
 practice. Organizational improvement then takes place through individuals
 working collectively both through seeing the consequences of action and
 from sharing narratives of events in a critical manner. Objectivist
 knowledge can be used as part of this critical challenge. This can be
 facilitated and encouraged by active management.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1144-1159 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 11 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.866260 
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Author-Name: Hans Voordijk 
Author-X-Name-First: Hans 
Author-X-Name-Last: Voordijk 
Title: Managing Project Supply Chains 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1160-1162 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 11 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.829239 
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Author-Name: Andrew C. Lemer 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew C. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lemer 
Title: Architectural Theories of the Environment: Posthuman Territory 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1162-1164 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 11 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.835055 
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Author-Name: Denise Gravitt 
Author-X-Name-First: Denise 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gravitt 
Title: Eco-efficient Construction and Building Materials 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1164-1165 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 11 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.833665 
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Author-Name: Kristian Kreiner 
Author-X-Name-First: Kristian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kreiner 
Title: Organizational Behaviour in Construction 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1165-1169 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 11 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.843785 
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Author-Name: Lars Walter 
Author-X-Name-First: Lars 
Author-X-Name-Last: Walter 
Author-Name: Alexander Styhre 
Author-X-Name-First: Alexander 
Author-X-Name-Last: Styhre 
Title: The role of organizational objects in construction projects: the case of the collapse and restoration of the Tj�rn Bridge 
Abstract:
 The construction industry immutably produces built environments that
 directly influence the everyday lives of human beings. Nevertheless,
 materiality, defined as intransient physical matter socially enacted in
 the form of artefacts and objects as well as built constructions, is often
 overlooked and simply regarded as passive and inert matter. In contrast, a
 growing body of literature recognizes the agency of materiality and
 examines how materiality and agency are co-produced. When examining a
 spectacular event like the collapse of the Tj�rn Bridge on Sweden's west
 coast, it is argued that organizational objects are capable of
 interpellating various actors, thus enabling informed and adequate action.
 The concepts of the organizational object and interpellation are thus
 useful analytical terms when examining construction project organization,
 helping scholars of the construction industry and practising managers to
 rethink the role of materiality as something that both acts and is acted
 upon.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1172-1185 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.868632 
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Author-Name: Chen-Yu Chang 
Author-X-Name-First: Chen-Yu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chang 
Title: When might a project company break up? The perspective of risk-bearing capacity 
Abstract:
 Public-private partnerships (PPPs) have developed into a mainstream
 alternative procurement solution for the provision of public services. The
 aim is to explore a crucial but hitherto ignored issue in the study of
 PPPs: at what point a project company might break up. The project
 company's two-stage break-up in the National Physical Laboratory PFI
 project inspired this research in which a formal model is developed to
 demonstrate that contract break-up decisions can be plausibly explained
 through quasi-rent changes. This finding brings to the foreground the
 importance of taking into account risk-bearing capability in the design of
 project governance. How to achieve a level of risk-bearing capacity
 through the optimal use of financial, organizational and contractual means
 is a research area worthy of future exploration.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1186-1198 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 12  
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.868015 
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Author-Name: Xianbo Zhao 
Author-X-Name-First: Xianbo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhao 
Author-Name: Bon-Gang Hwang 
Author-X-Name-First: Bon-Gang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hwang 
Author-Name: Sui Pheng Low 
Author-X-Name-First: Sui Pheng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Low 
Title: Critical success factors for enterprise risk management in Chinese construction companies 
Abstract:
 Construction businesses are risky ventures and enterprise risk management
 (ERM) has been advocated in construction companies. To ensure ERM success
 and the subsequent benefits, it is necessary to understand the key
 activities of ERM. The objectives are to identify the critical success
 factors (CSFs) for ERM and analyse the interrelationships among these CSFs
 in Chinese construction companies (CCCs). To achieve this objective, 16
 CSFs were identified through a comprehensive literature review and 89
 completed survey questionnaires were received. The results of the analysis
 show that the three most important CSFs are 'commitment of the board and
 senior management', 'risk identification, analysis and response' and
 'objective setting'. Additionally, the three underlying CSF groupings are
 (1) execution and integration; (2) communication and understanding; and
 (3) commitment and involvement of top management. The commitment and
 involvement of top management positively contributed to the communication
 and understanding as well as the execution and integration of ERM, while
 the communication and understanding facilitated the execution and
 integration of ERM. The proposed framework indicating the key ERM
 practices and the inter-grouping relationships provides an in-depth
 understanding of ERM in CCCs, compared with the existing not so relevant
 ERM frameworks in various other industries.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1199-1214 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.867521 
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Author-Name: Ole Jonny Klakegg 
Author-X-Name-First: Ole Jonny 
Author-X-Name-Last: Klakegg 
Title: Modern Construction Management 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1215-1217 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.867519 
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Author-Name: Stephen Gruneberg 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gruneberg 
Title: Construction Contract Preparation and Management: From Concept to Completion 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1217-1219 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 31 
Year: 2013 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.867520 
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Author-Name: Brian Atkin 
Author-X-Name-First: Brian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Atkin 
Title: Industrialized building 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1-6 
Issue: 1-2 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.882005 
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Author-Name: Robert &Aring;gren 
Author-X-Name-First: Robert 
Author-X-Name-Last: &Aring;gren 
Author-Name: Robert D. Wing 
Author-X-Name-First: Robert D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wing 
Title: Five moments in the history of industrialized building 
Abstract:
 Industrialized building has drawn in ideas from many pioneering
 researchers during its decades of development; in this brief
 recapitulation we present some observations on selected moments in the
 history that have significantly shaped the approach to building
 construction. The first formative movement identified is prefabrication,
 as used by Joseph Paxton during construction of the Crystal Palace.
 Prefabrication inspired Frank Lloyd Wright's American System Built Homes,
 and enabled the development of Le Corbusier's mass production ideas in the
 Modern Frug�s Quarter project. Early forerunners saw connections with the
 automotive industry; Le Corbusier developed a house called Citrohan and
 Buckminster Fuller wanted to create 'houses like Fords'. From
 prefabrication followed the concept of building in sub-assemblies, as
 showcased by Walter Gropius in his T�rten estate; Konrad Wachsmann took
 this notion further into modularization and mass production with the
 creation of factory-produced panel and space frame systems. At much the
 same time Buckminster Fuller proposed the modular Dymaxion house, which
 included a functioning bathroom delivered in four pieces. In 1962 John
 Habraken presented ideas which led to what are now called open systems,
 suggesting standardized dimensions in the modularization in order to
 enable a wide array of choices for end-users. Even today not all the
 expectations of industrialized building have been realized, and it is
 instructive to look back at the origins of some of the fundamental
 concepts which form the backbone of this subject.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 7-15 
Issue: 1-2 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.825374 
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Author-Name: Tomonari Yashiro 
Author-X-Name-First: Tomonari 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yashiro 
Title: Conceptual framework of the evolution and transformation of the idea of the industrialization of building in Japan 
Abstract:
 Previous studies speculate on the implications of the industrialization of
 building (IB); however, there is no clear consensus on its definition. The
 implications of IB are assumed to be differentiated by its social,
 economic, and technological contexts. A conceptual framework is proposed
 to describe the implications through issues embodied in the idea of IB.
 Categories of issues within the framework are: prerequisites related to
 introducing innovative methods, manufacturing technologies, production
 technologies, functionality and life cycle management, organizational
 management, supply chain maturity, purpose and motivation, and
 constraints. How effectively the conceptual framework describes the
 evolution and transformation of the idea of IB is examined using case
 studies in Japan. Following on from previous research, six types of idea
 of IB are specified. These are: IB embodied in prefabricated houses in the
 1940s, mass construction-oriented IB, component-based IB, mass
 customization-oriented IB, platform-oriented IB and service
 providing-oriented IB. A conceptual framework is offered that explains
 these types of idea of IB. The relevance and discontinuity of issues
 associated with each type of idea of IB are discussed. Similarities and
 differences in descriptions provided by the framework effectively
 illustrate the process of the evolution and transformation of the idea of
 IB in Japan. It is concluded that the proposed conceptual framework is an
 effective method for describing the idea of IB in specific contexts.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 16-39 
Issue: 1-2 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.864779 
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Author-Name: Xiaolin Zhai 
Author-X-Name-First: Xiaolin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhai 
Author-Name: Richard Reed 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Reed 
Author-Name: Anthony Mills 
Author-X-Name-First: Anthony 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mills 
Title: Factors impeding the offsite production of housing construction in China: an investigation of current practice 
Abstract:
 The promotion of offsite production is a possible future strategic
 direction for the construction industry as it provides economic,
 environmental and social benefits. However, in China, the uptake of
 offsite production, particularly in the housing sector, is relatively low
 and few studies have identified and examined the reasons behind this
 trend. This research gap is addressed and factors that inhibit the wider
 use of offsite production in China's housing construction industry are
 investigated. A questionnaire survey was carried out, examining the views
 of 110 construction professionals in China including developers,
 designers, contractors, manufacturers and suppliers. Factor analysis of 21
 separate variables was undertaken which extracted six principal factors,
 namely: 'constructability implementation', 'social climate and attitudes',
 'architectural performance', 'costing', 'supply chain' and 'preparatory
 stage'. The findings identify both barriers and challenges to increasing
 the uptake of offsite production in China. This provides a rare insight
 about the housing construction industry in China with possible
 implications for other developing countries that are seeking to identify
 and overcome barriers to the wider uptake of offsite production.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 40-52 
Issue: 1-2 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.787491 
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Author-Name: Henric Jonsson 
Author-X-Name-First: Henric 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jonsson 
Author-Name: Martin Rudberg 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rudberg 
Title: Classification of production systems for industrialized building: a production strategy perspective 
Abstract:
 The purpose is to develop a matrix for classifying production systems for
 construction with various degrees of industrialization. Previous attempts
 to classify industrialized production systems for construction focus on
 dimensions such as the design process, the product technology, or the
 supply chain structure, but none of them acknowledge the importance of how
 orders are actually won in the market and that different market segments
 have different requirements. Using production strategy theory as a base, a
 matrix is developed linking market requirements, via the product offering,
 to the design of the production system. The matrix positions typical
 production systems based on their respective degrees of product
 standardization and volumes relative to the degree of offsite production.
 Similar to production systems in manufacturing, production systems for
 construction also deliver manufacturing outputs at different levels,
 indicating that the choice of production system will affect the
 competitiveness of the company. The applicability of the matrix is
 exemplified through three case illustrations of concepts for
 industrialized building, and these show that the matrix can be used to
 analyse the production systems' relative strengths and weaknesses. The
 matrix can also be used as a guide when developing new, or adjusting
 existing, production systems for industrialized building so that they will
 match market requirements and offer competitiveness.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 53-69 
Issue: 1-2 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.812226 
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Author-Name: Gustav Jansson 
Author-X-Name-First: Gustav 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jansson 
Author-Name: Helena Johnsson 
Author-X-Name-First: Helena 
Author-X-Name-Last: Johnsson 
Author-Name: Dan Engstr�m 
Author-X-Name-First: Dan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Engstr�m 
Title: Platform use in systems building 
Abstract:
 The practice of reusing processes and technical solutions leads to the
 formation of product platforms in house building. Product platforms
 originate from industries employing a make-to-order production strategy,
 e.g. the automotive industry. To test how the product platform concept is
 useful in engineer-to-order production strategies, a case study at two
 Swedish house-builders was made. Key factors that affect platform use in
 systems buildings were sought. The smaller company operates a supplier-led
 platform focusing on commonalities in process knowledge. There is less
 definition of the product itself to allow for distinctiveness in the
 product offer. The larger company has a decentralized business and
 operates a client-driven platform with fragmented standardization. Focus
 is put on creating commonality through defining the product and handling
 distinctiveness through an iterative design procedure. Product families
 were not in use at the case study companies. The companies transform
 standardized platform solutions into project uniqueness by using support
 methods. Four platform support methods emerged from the case studies:
 design planning, collaborative design, design optimization, and
 requirements iteration. The balance between commonality and
 distinctiveness in the platform is important to attend to in each
 house-building project. The engineer-to-order production strategy hinders
 the implementation of a fully parameterized platform. The product platform
 concept is therefore expanded with support methods to handle
 distinctiveness, i.e. project uniqueness. The product platform assets:
 components, processes, relationships and knowledge, are present also in
 platforms used in systems building.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 70-82 
Issue: 1-2 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.793376 
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Author-Name: Johan Larsson 
Author-X-Name-First: Johan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Larsson 
Author-Name: Per Erik Eriksson 
Author-X-Name-First: Per Erik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Eriksson 
Author-Name: Thomas Olofsson 
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Olofsson 
Author-Name: Peter Simonsson 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Simonsson 
Title: Industrialized construction in the Swedish infrastructure sector: core elements and barriers 
Abstract:
 Improving productivity and innovation is a central challenge in all
 industries, but particularly in construction where improvements have been
 slow. To meet this challenge, a recent investigation into the actions of
 Swedish government clients has recognized needs to improve planning during
 project procurement phases, increase numbers of turnkey contracts and
 raise industrialization of the sector. In response, the Swedish
 Transportation Administration has launched a research and innovation
 programme to foster an industrial approach and identify ways to increase
 the standardization of products and processes. However, increasing
 industrialization has been difficult to achieve in the project-based
 construction industry except in the process-based housing sector. Further,
 there has been little research on the concept of industrialized
 infrastructure construction and barriers to its implementation. Opinions
 and attitudes of clients, consultants and contractors in the
 infrastructure sector were investigated in relation to the core elements
 of industrialized construction, and the barriers hindering its
 development. Opportunities and obstacles related to both product and
 process standardization for continuous improvements and the relationships
 between clients and contractors are revealed. Hence, the implementation of
 industrialized construction requires tightly focused governance at the
 outset of projects and profound changes to established attitudes, norms
 and regulations.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 83-96 
Issue: 1-2 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.833666 
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Author-Name: Per Erik Eriksson 
Author-X-Name-First: Per Erik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Eriksson 
Author-Name: Stefan Olander 
Author-X-Name-First: Stefan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Olander 
Author-Name: Henrik Szentes 
Author-X-Name-First: Henrik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Szentes 
Author-Name: Kristian Wid&#xe9;n 
Author-X-Name-First: Kristian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wid&#xe9;n 
Title: Managing short-term efficiency and long-term development through industrialized construction 
Abstract:
 There is a strong need for a productive and innovative infrastructure
 sector because of its monetary value and importance for the development of
 a sustainable society. An increased level of industrialization is often
 proposed as a way to improve efficiency and productivity in construction
 projects. In prior literature on industrialized construction, there are
 however neither many studies addressing more long-term aspects of
 innovation and sustainability nor studies within the infrastructure
 context. Organizational theory suggests that firms need to be ambidextrous
 and focus on both long-term exploration of new knowledge and technologies
 and short-term exploitation of current knowledge and technologies, in
 order to achieve sustainable development. Therefore, an investigation of
 how both short-term exploitative performance objectives and long-term
 explorative development can be addressed when implementing industrialized
 construction in infrastructure projects was conducted. A case study
 consisting of four infrastructure projects shows that the main drivers for
 increased industrialization are of an exploitative nature, focusing on
 cost savings and increased productivity through more efficient processes.
 The main barriers to increased industrialization are however related to
 both explorative and exploitative activities. Hence, by managing the
 identified barriers and explicitly addressing both exploitation and
 exploration, industrialized construction can improve both short-term
 efficiency and long-term innovation and sustainability.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 97-108 
Issue: 1-2 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.814920 
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Author-Name: John Henrik Meiling 
Author-X-Name-First: John Henrik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Meiling 
Author-Name: Marcus Sandberg 
Author-X-Name-First: Marcus 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sandberg 
Author-Name: Helena Johnsson 
Author-X-Name-First: Helena 
Author-X-Name-Last: Johnsson 
Title: A study of a plan-do-check-act method used in less industrialized activities: two cases from industrialized housebuilding 
Abstract:
 In construction projects, a large number of deviations are usually found
 during inspections and adjusted in a reactive manner. For projects to
 become proactive, root causes need to be identified and eliminated as a
 part of a process of continuous improvement (CI). Plan-do-check-act (PDCA)
 methods are part of CI and have been used with success within the
 manufacturing industry for decades. Research studies of PDCA in
 construction are less common, which could be explained by the past
 dominance of the project-based nature of construction compared to the
 process-based nature of manufacture. Industrialized construction, however,
 has changed this picture somewhat, and it is of interest to find out how
 well it works for less industrialized activities in construction. A PDCA
 method was tested in two cases selected from one medium-sized Swedish
 industrialized housebuilder, which uses a building system based on offsite
 manufactured modules. Empirical results are based on systematic data
 gathered through interviews and participant observations. Results from the
 two cases show that the PDCA method worked even when processes were
 divided into industrialized parts within a factory and non-industrial
 parts at the construction site although this might lead to temporary
 corrective actions rather than permanent process actions.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 109-125 
Issue: 1-2 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.812227 
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Author-Name: Erika Hedgren 
Author-X-Name-First: Erika 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hedgren 
Author-Name: Lars Stehn 
Author-X-Name-First: Lars 
Author-X-Name-Last: Stehn 
Title: The impact of clients' decision-making on their adoption of industrialized building 
Abstract:
 Previous research has shown that client organizations' decision-making
 about new-build creates individual-level and organizational-level barriers
 to the adoption of Swedish industrialized building (IB). However, it has
 been proposed that clients may overcome barriers on both levels by
 allowing multiple meanings and conflicting interpretations to surface and
 interact with their decision-making. The aim is to test this proposition.
 Based on the theoretical fields of decision-making and organizational
 information processing, a framework for analysis has been developed. In
 the framework, three decision-making approaches are operationalized:
 rational, judgments and managing multiple meanings. Data were collected
 using in-depth interviews with key decision-makers from four Swedish
 professional clients differing on when and if they adopted IB: one
 early-adopter, two late-adopters and one non-adopter. The empirical
 findings support the proposition and show a relationship between how
 clients manage multiple meanings in their decision-making and their
 adoption of IB. The research adds to the understanding of how clients may
 overcome barriers to the adoption of IB on both individual and
 organizational levels. Moreover, it increases understanding about how
 clients might better cope with radical changes and innovations.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 126-145 
Issue: 1-2 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.833340 
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Author-Name: Louise Bildsten 
Author-X-Name-First: Louise 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bildsten 
Title: Buyer-supplier relationships in industrialized building 
Abstract:
 Close collaboration is considered important; but is close collaboration
 for all purchases necessary to create
 <italic>value-in-production</italic>? In construction as well as in other
 industries, companies purchase a variety of items that require different
 amounts of attention to the relationship with suppliers. Buyer-supplier
 relationships are investigated in relation to how they bring
 value-in-production in the industrialized building sector. An adaptation
 of the Kraljic model is applied to the context of industrialized
 housebuilding in Sweden. Different relationships and different purchased
 items are classified with the aim of revealing patterns that may prove
 useful when determining purchasing strategies intended to create
 value-in-production. Purchasing strategies were studied through data
 collection at four industrialized housebuilders. Analysis of these
 strategies suggests that the total product offer from suppliers in terms
 of customization, logistics and standardization plays an important role in
 the choice of suppliers in order to satisfy the requirement for efficient
 production. Long-term relationships enable the development of a specific
 way of working that adds value-in-production. A new purchasing portfolio
 model for determining the effectiveness of purchasing strategies on the
 production process is thus presented, where products are classified
 according to value-in-production.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 146-159 
Issue: 1-2 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.812228 
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Author-Name: Robert Schmidt 
Author-X-Name-First: Robert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Schmidt 
Author-Name: Kasper Sanchez Vibaek 
Author-X-Name-First: Kasper Sanchez 
Author-X-Name-Last: Vibaek 
Author-Name: Simon Austin 
Author-X-Name-First: Simon 
Author-X-Name-Last: Austin 
Title: Evaluating the adaptability of an industrialized building using dependency structure matrices 
Abstract:
 A relatively neglected aspect of sustainable development is the creation
 of an enduring built environment that can be adapted to suit changing
 circumstances. This presents a significant challenge: how to evaluate a
 building's adaptability. The premise is introduced that adaptability is
 enhanced through the use of analytical tools which can provide better
 control of the building's system architecture that enables easier, and
 less costly, user-driven adaptations. More specifically it investigates
 what a dependency structure matrix (DSM), a square (N &times; N)
 matrix-based model that visualizes the relationships between elements
 within a system, can reveal about the capacity for an industrialized
 building to accommodate change, through clustering and impact analyses.
 Clustering analysis attempts to assess the system architecture on
 <italic>generic principles of change</italic> by organizing it into
 discrete modules, while the impact analysis examines propagation in
 <italic>30 change scenarios</italic> by tracing dependencies within the
 DSM. Feasibility assessments of the scenarios are compared with the
 knowledge of a system expert. The results indicate the DSM analysis
 provided insights beyond the intuition of the system expert regarding
 change propagation, while the system expert's knowledge of component
 characteristics and overall composition of the building proved beyond the
 capacity of the DSM. Additional conclusions are drawn from the case study
 regarding DSM construction and the analytical process.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 160-182 
Issue: 1-2 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.847274 
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Author-Name: Riduan Yunus 
Author-X-Name-First: Riduan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yunus 
Author-Name: Jay Yang 
Author-X-Name-First: Jay 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yang 
Title: Improving ecological performance of industrialized building systems in Malaysia 
Abstract:
 For construction stakeholders to fully embrace sustainability, its
 long-term benefits and associated risks need to be identified through
 holistic approaches. Consensus among key stakeholders is very important to
 the improvement of the ecological performance of industrialized building
 systems (IBS), a building construction method gaining momentum in
 Malaysia. A questionnaire survey examines the relative significance of 16
 potentially important sustainability factors for IBS applications. To
 present possible solutions, semi-structured interviews solicit views from
 experienced IBS practitioners, representing the professions involved.
 Three most critical factors agreed by key stakeholders are
 <italic>material consumption</italic>, <italic>waste generation</italic>
 and <italic>waste disposal</italic>. Using SWOT analysis, the positive and
 negative aspects of these factors are investigated, with action plans
 formulated for IBS design practitioners. The SWOT analysis based
 guidelines have the potential to become part of IBS design briefing
 documents against which sustainability solutions are contemplated,
 selected and implemented. Existing knowledge on ecological performance
 issues is extended by considering the unique characteristics of IBS and
 identifying not only the benefits, but also the potential risks and
 challenges of pursuing sustainability. This is largely missing in previous
 research efforts. Findings to date focus on providing much-needed
 assistance to IBS designers, who are at the forefront of decision-making
 with a significant level of project influence. Ongoing work will be
 directed towards other project development phases and consider the
 inherent linkage between design decisions and subsequent sustainability
 deliverables in the project life cycle.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 183-195 
Issue: 1-2 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.825373 
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Author-Name: Fredrik Wikberg 
Author-X-Name-First: Fredrik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wikberg 
Author-Name: Thomas Olofsson 
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Olofsson 
Author-Name: Anders Ekholm 
Author-X-Name-First: Anders 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ekholm 
Title: Design configuration with architectural objects: linking customer requirements with system capabilities in industrialized house-building platforms 
Abstract:
 There are two main routes for customers of industrialized house building
 to follow: either rigid platforms offering preconfigured products, often
 called 'type houses', or more flexible platforms open to customization.
 The problem in customization is to link customer requirements with system
 opportunities. In axiomatic design processes, this problem is understood
 as the transformation of customer requirements in the architectural view
 into design parameters that are supported by the system. A new method is
 proposed that allows requirements and constraints of an industrialized
 building platform to be handled fully in the architectural view through
 configuration with so-called architectural objects. It is based upon
 established theories and complies with the rationale of separating
 platform development from product customization. An experimental study,
 using standard building information modelling software, shows that a
 hierarchical structure of architectural objects can support both the
 development, as well as the configuration process, of the platform.
 Modularization in the architectural view is believed to be an important
 first step to capturing user requirements in the development of platforms
 for a specific market segment. It is also anticipated that if these
 requirements can be conceptualized as architectural objects the
 capabilities in different configurator solutions can be made more
 transparent to the customer.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 196-207 
Issue: 1-2 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.864780 
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Author-Name: Staffan Brege 
Author-X-Name-First: Staffan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Brege 
Author-Name: Lars Stehn 
Author-X-Name-First: Lars 
Author-X-Name-Last: Stehn 
Author-Name: Tomas Nord 
Author-X-Name-First: Tomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nord 
Title: Business models in industrialized building of multi-storey houses 
Abstract:
 The business model construct has been widely used during the last decade,
 partly because of its potential to provide a holistic view of how
 companies do business. A test of how prefabrication could form the basis
 of a construction firm's business model can lead to an understanding of
 the potential for the competitiveness and profitability of industrialized
 building. The aim is to adapt a general business model construct and use
 it to empirically identify the most frequently used and the most viable
 business model. The theoretical perspective is employed to examine how a
 company does business and which activities and resources are mobilized
 through the distinction between strategic and operational effectiveness.
 The multiple case studies include five major Swedish companies that
 produce prefabricated timber building systems and the analysis is grounded
 in pattern-finding. The business model construct includes: market
 position, offering, and operational platform. The result indicates five
 business model elements: prefabrication mode, role in the building
 process, end-user segments, system augmentation and complementary
 resources. Applying this construct to the five case companies revealed
 that one out of seven models was found to be viable in terms of both
 'market share' and decision-makers' opinions. One important conclusion is
 to take the prefabrication mode as the starting point for business model
 design and then adapt the other elements to a good fit.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 208-226 
Issue: 1-2 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.840734 
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Author-Name: Beverley M. Lloyd-walker 
Author-X-Name-First: Beverley M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lloyd-walker 
Author-Name: Anthony John Mills 
Author-X-Name-First: Anthony John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mills 
Author-Name: Derek H.T. Walker 
Author-X-Name-First: Derek H.T. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Walker 
Title: Enabling construction innovation: the role of a no-blame culture as a collaboration behavioural driver in project alliances  
Abstract:
 A no-blame culture is widely accepted as a collaboration driver yet we see
 surprisingly scant literature on the theoretical underpinnings for the
 construction and project management context. A no-blame culture in project
 alliances, as conducted in Australasia, promotes innovative thinking in
 action. Innovation is dependent upon collaboration and true collaboration
 is inextricably linked with behavioural drivers. Foremost of these is a
 culture of openness and willingness to share the pain and gain from
 experimentation, one that requires that collaborators be protected from
 the threat of being blamed and held accountable for experimental failure.
 The Australasian project alliance procurement form has a unique 'no-blame'
 behavioural contract clause that can result in the type of breakthrough
 thinking crucial in developing a collaborative culture where innovation
 can evolve through a process of trial and error.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 229-245 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.892629 
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Author-Name: Thayaparan Gajendran 
Author-X-Name-First: Thayaparan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gajendran 
Author-Name: Graham Brewer 
Author-X-Name-First: Graham 
Author-X-Name-Last: Brewer 
Author-Name: Siegfried Gudergan 
Author-X-Name-First: Siegfried 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gudergan 
Author-Name: Shankar Sankaran 
Author-X-Name-First: Shankar 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sankaran 
Title: Deconstructing dynamic capabilities: the role of cognitive and organizational routines in the innovation process 
Abstract:
 A better understanding of innovation processes might lead to productivity
 improvements. By focusing on a specific, economically relevant sector
 (construction) and on a specific type of firm (small to medium-sized
 enterprises, SMEs), the dynamic capabilities framework is extended by
 clarifying the roles of cognitive and organizational routines in
 organizational innovation processes. Insights generated from an in-depth
 case study of a medium-sized construction firm reveal that dynamic
 capabilities might diminish the relevance of an explicit innovation focus,
 because such capabilities have the potential to trigger emergent,
 incremental innovations. Accordingly, for construction SMEs, a
 development, rather than research, mode of innovation appears relatively
 more critical, as manifested in conscious cognitive routines and
 functional/integrative organizational routines.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 246-261 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.845306 
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Author-Name: Stewart Clegg 
Author-X-Name-First: Stewart 
Author-X-Name-Last: Clegg 
Author-Name: Kristian Kreiner 
Author-X-Name-First: Kristian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kreiner 
Title: Fixing concrete: inquiries, responsibility, power and innovation 
Abstract:
 When public matters go spectacularly wrong an official inquiry often
 ensues. Such an inquiry, conducted by legal and professional personnel, is
 an opportunity for learning that carries an obligation to attribute
 responsibility. The post hoc fixing of responsibility may aid or hinder
 learning. Learning relates to innovation in products and organizational
 processes but also new mental models and realty constructions. Accidents
 are opportunities for such learning and innovation. The philosophical
 concept of responsibility is first investigated, drawing on Aristotle,
 before analysis of a major accident that occurred on a prestigious Danish
 project when fixing concrete beams and its aftermath in an official
 inquiry. The investigation shows how the accident constituted a watershed,
 substituting a logic of performativity with a logic of compliance made
 possible by re-invoking an old model of reality implicitly experimented
 with on site. Thus, while accidents offer opportunities for innovation,
 this case shows that they also harbour an obligation to nullify informal
 and incremental innovations in understanding construction.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 262-278 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.848996 
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Author-Name: Sa�d Boukendour 
Author-X-Name-First: Sa�d 
Author-X-Name-Last: Boukendour 
Author-Name: Will Hughes 
Author-X-Name-First: Will 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hughes 
Title: Collaborative incentive contracts: stimulating competitive behaviour without competition 
Abstract:
 One of the major and recurring problems in designing cost incentive
 contracts is related to setting target cost and a risk-sharing ratio. With
 the standard sharing formula, contractors or alliance partners are
 incentivized to artificially inflate their target cost in order to
 maximize profit and minimize risk. Knowing that, owners attempt to
 pressure contractors by using various mechanisms, which are time-consuming
 and may jeopardize collaborative relationships afterwards. A fair
 risk-sharing formula is suggested that incentivizes the contractors or
 alliance partners to truthfully submit their target cost. The main
 tangible benefit is in removing suspicion and fostering trust and
 collaborative relationships between the contracting parties.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 279-289 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 3 
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Author-Name: Philip J. Davies 
Author-X-Name-First: Philip J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Davies 
Author-Name: Stephen Emmitt 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Emmitt 
Author-Name: Steven K. Firth 
Author-X-Name-First: Steven K. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Firth 
Title: Challenges for capturing and assessing initial embodied energy: a contractor's perspective 
Abstract:
 Initial embodied energy includes energy use during material,
 transportation, and construction life cycle phases up to project practical
 completion. Contractors have an important role to play in reducing initial
 embodied energy levels due to their significant involvement in
 preconstruction and onsite construction activities. Following an extensive
 literature review a comprehensive framework was designed to highlight the
 significance of initial embodied energy levels relative to specific
 construction packages, activities and subcontractors. This framework was
 then applied to a new UK industrial warehouse project using a case study
 approach. Capturing information from a live project during the entire
 construction phase helped highlight the practical challenges inherent when
 capturing and assessing initial embodied energy levels. A series of
 contractor current practices was reviewed to determine their compliance
 with the framework requirements. The findings revealed that the ground and
 upper floor, external slab and frame were the most significant
 construction packages in terms of embodied impacts. Many challenges
 embedded within the contractor's current practices in terms of data
 detail, legibility, and terminology were also revealed. The framework
 provides a practical approach for initial embodied energy assessment which
 can readily be adopted by contractors to help highlight opportunities to
 increase efficiency.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 290-308 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.884280 
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Author-Name: Chen-Yu Chang 
Author-X-Name-First: Chen-Yu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chang 
Title: The Handbook of Organizational Economics 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 309-313 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.872281 
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Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Allan 
Title: Sustainability and the Design of Transport Interchanges 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 313-319 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.877149 
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Author-Name: Arshad Ali Javed 
Author-X-Name-First: Arshad Ali 
Author-X-Name-Last: Javed 
Author-Name: Patrick T.I. Lam 
Author-X-Name-First: Patrick T.I. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lam 
Author-Name: Albert P.C. Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Albert P.C. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Title: Change negotiation in public-private partnership projects through output specifications: an experimental approach based on game theory 
Abstract:
 Public-private partnership (PPP) projects specify outputs rather than
 inputs. While changes are inevitable over long concession periods, output
 specifications should facilitate the negotiation of foreseeable changes.
 An experimental approach based on game theory was adopted to evaluate the
 effectiveness of different strategies for negotiating changes. A
 multi-stage bargaining process using the 'z-Tree' software was designed to
 simulate four change scenarios with three output specification versions
 encompassing different change management strategies in a computer
 laboratory. Under each change scenario, pairs of public and private
 participants negotiated on the sharing of additional costs incurred by
 changes in the life cycles of fictitious PPP projects based on the
 different versions of output specification. The time taken to reach
 settlement or negotiation breakdown was recorded together with the
 cost-sharing pattern, with feedback collected from the participants on the
 effectiveness of the specification strategies immediately after the
 experiment. It was found that a detailed and clear output specification
 incorporating a cost-sharing framework facilitates change negotiations.
 Although the first-mover advantage was recorded, the gaps were narrowed in
 the multi-stage bargains. A similar controlled experiment was conducted
 with university students for comparison. Findings should lead to
 improvements in output specifications for change negotiation of PPP
 projects.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 323-348 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 4 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.895846 
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Author-Name: Athena Roumboutsos 
Author-X-Name-First: Athena 
Author-X-Name-Last: Roumboutsos 
Author-Name: St�phane Saussier 
Author-X-Name-First: St�phane 
Author-X-Name-Last: Saussier 
Title: Public-private partnerships and investments in innovation: the influence of the contractual arrangement 
Abstract:
 Public-private partnership (PPP) policy strategies emphasize the ability
 of PPPs to foster innovation. Evidence reported in literature supports
 less the inherent quality of PPPs for innovation and more the importance
 of contributing factors. The contractual agreement is the setting of these
 factors. In this context, an analytical model based on behavioural
 economics is presented, with boundary conditions reflecting various
 contractual configurations. The analysis indicates why, from a purely
 economic point of view, the private party in a PPP arrangement has an
 incentive to invest in low risk incremental innovations, which impact on,
 and positively effect, cost savings during construction and operation. It
 is also identified that further innovations are hampered by the ability to
 produce verifiable improvements correlated to performance. Findings
 contribute to the subject of public procurement for innovation in PPPs and
 support public authorities regarding the rationale, potential and
 necessary framework conditions for the use of public procurement as an
 innovation policy tool.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 349-361 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 4 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.895849 
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Author-Name: Paul Bowen 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bowen 
Author-Name: Yvette Allen 
Author-X-Name-First: Yvette 
Author-X-Name-Last: Allen 
Author-Name: Peter Edwards 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Edwards 
Author-Name: Keith Cattell 
Author-X-Name-First: Keith 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cattell 
Author-Name: Leickness Simbayi 
Author-X-Name-First: Leickness 
Author-X-Name-Last: Simbayi 
Title: Guidelines for effective workplace HIV/AIDS intervention management by construction firms 
Abstract:
 Construction firms have an important role in combating HIV/AIDS in the
 South African construction industry. The HIV/AIDS intervention management
 practices of 12 construction firms in Cape Town are examined through
 interviews and documents. From thematic analysis, five themes emerged:
 construction firms' perceptions of HIV/AIDS as a threat to the firm;
 construction firm interventions; barriers to the success of interventions;
 the role of service providers; and state-led interventions. A tension
 exists in managing HIV/AIDS interventions as firms are concerned with
 productivity and profit maximization, but are becoming more engaged with
 corporate social responsibility and a higher duty of care towards
 employees. Interventions should extend beyond awareness and prevention
 campaigns to include testing and treatment programmes. A guideline
 checklist for such interventions is proposed. Partnering with specialized
 service providers is recommended, as well as engaging closely with public
 sector services. Firms successfully managing their HIV/AIDS response
 should share their experience with others struggling to respond. Employee
 issues of stigma and reluctance to disclose need to be addressed.
 Attention should be paid to the employment structure of the construction
 industry and to the needs of the informal sector.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 362-381 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 4 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.883080 
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Author-Name: Ruqaya Al-Sabah 
Author-X-Name-First: Ruqaya 
Author-X-Name-Last: Al-Sabah 
Author-Name: Carol C. Menassa 
Author-X-Name-First: Carol C. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Menassa 
Author-Name: Awad Hanna 
Author-X-Name-First: Awad 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hanna 
Title: Evaluating impact of construction risks in the Arabian Gulf Region from perspective of multinational architecture, engineering and construction firms 
Abstract:
 Although multinational firms use risk mitigation measures when venturing
 into new international markets, there has been little research into
 identifying and evaluating the impact of these risks on project and
 multinational firm performance in the Arabian Gulf Region (AGR). Risks
 encountered in the AGR are identified through a data collection process
 from multinational architecture, engineering and construction (AEC)
 companies with work experience in the AGR. The impact of these risks on
 four performance metrics (i.e. project cost, schedule and performance; and
 company performance) is then evaluated using relative importance index
 (RII), significance score (SS) and principal component analysis (PCA) for
 validation. The results indicate that multinational firms are potentially
 exposed to a total of 27 external risks and 47 internal risks. Of the 27
 external risks, war threat, political instability, price inflation,
 resources availability and quality, authorities and regulations
 requirements, and inclement climate have the most significant impact on
 the four performance metrics. Of the 47 internal risks, defective late
 design documents, constructive changes and insufficient scope definition
 have the most significant impact on the four performance metrics. These
 findings can guide multinational AEC firms in the AGR in establishing
 effective risk mitigation plans.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 382-402 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 4 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.884281 
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Author-Name: Nunzia Carbonara 
Author-X-Name-First: Nunzia 
Author-X-Name-Last: Carbonara 
Author-Name: Nicola Costantino 
Author-X-Name-First: Nicola 
Author-X-Name-Last: Costantino 
Author-Name: Roberta Pellegrino 
Author-X-Name-First: Roberta 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pellegrino 
Title: Revenue guarantee in public-private partnerships: a fair risk allocation model 
Abstract:
 Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are adopted throughout the world for
 delivering public infrastructure. Despite the attractiveness of the PPP
 structure, its implementation has not been without trouble due to multiple
 uncertainties embedded with PPP projects. Private investors often require
 some mitigation of these risks through government support. One of the most
 common forms of government support is minimum revenue guarantee (MRG). A
 real option-based model is developed that uses a new mechanism for setting
 the revenue guarantee level secured by the government, which balances the
 private sector's profitability needs and the public sector's fiscal
 management interests and uses the concept of fairness for structuring
 MRGs. The model uses Monte Carlo simulation to take into account the
 uncertainty. The model is applied to the projected 1 kilometre long
 'Camionale di Bari' toll road that will link the port of Bari (located in
 Puglia, Southern Italy) with the existing road network without affecting
 the urban traffic. It was found that government support is often needed to
 make the project attractive to private investors and that the developed
 model can be, for both public and private sectors, a valid tool for
 defining the <italic>fair value</italic> of the minimum amount of revenue
 secured by the government.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 403-415 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 4 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.906638 
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Author-X-Name-First: Alexander 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pichura 
Title: Project Management for Facility Constructions: A Guide for Engineers and Architects  
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 416-416 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 4 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.897735 
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Author-Name: Mattias Jacobsson 
Author-X-Name-First: Mattias 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jacobsson 
Author-Name: Philip Roth 
Author-X-Name-First: Philip 
Author-X-Name-Last: Roth 
Title: Towards a shift in mindset: partnering projects as engagement platforms 
Abstract:
 The last decade has seen shifts in both practice and research regarding
 client-supplier relationships. Cooperative project client-supplier
 relationships have become increasingly common, and have spurred a stream
 of vivid research on for example alliances and partnering. Despite
 increased attention, an insufficient understanding of the relationship
 dimension is identified, described as a 'black box'. Here it is suggested
 that a key to unlock this 'black box' is to focus on the everyday practice
 and the role of the mindset of involved actors throughout the project. We
 argue that running partnering projects involves more deeply rooted changes
 than previously recognized. Changes relate to the mindset among involved
 actors, where service (instead of merely products or production) becomes
 the core denominator. First we aim to illustrate that a partnering
 project, if well functioning, can be understood as an engagement platform,
 and second we aim to discuss the consequences if this is acknowledged in
 practice. The case, a successful Swedish partnering project, is explored
 from a service-dominant logic perspective and it is suggested that
 successful partnering projects are to be defined as engagement platforms.
 A refined categorization of the components of partnering is provided and
 the implications of a shift in mindset discussed.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 419-432 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 5 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.895847 
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Author-Name: Tarek Hegazy 
Author-X-Name-First: Tarek 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hegazy 
Author-Name: Dina A. Saad 
Author-X-Name-First: Dina A. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Saad 
Title: A microeconomic perspective on infrastructure rehabilitation 
Abstract:
 Allocating limited capital-renewal (rehabilitation) funds among a large
 number of competing infrastructure assets has been a tremendous challenge
 for municipalities and public agencies. However, in the literature, there
 have been only limited efforts to provide economic approaches that can
 optimize, test, and justify fund-allocation decisions. In an effort to
 introduce such mechanisms, theories from microeconomics that maximize the
 return (utility) from consumer spending on multiple goods were adopted. To
 test the applicability of microeconomic concepts in the infrastructure
 fund-allocation problem, two case studies related to pavement sections and
 building components were carried out. An advanced mathematical
 optimization model was first developed and applied to the case studies to
 obtain optimum fund-allocation decisions. Then, the optimum decisions were
 analysed with respect to consumer theory to test the applicability of this
 theory in the fund-allocation problem. The analysis proved that the tested
 microeconomic approach applies perfectly to the infrastructure domain and
 that optimum decisions are achieved at an economic balance/equilibrium
 among the different expenditure categories. In essence, the wealth of
 well-established consumer theory has been introduced for its potential
 adoption in the infrastructure domain to improve and better justify
 infrastructure rehabilitation decisions.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 433-445 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 5 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.879193 
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Author-Name: Alistair Gibb 
Author-X-Name-First: Alistair 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gibb 
Author-Name: Helen Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Author-Name: Michael Behm 
Author-X-Name-First: Michael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Behm 
Author-Name: Tracy Cooke 
Author-X-Name-First: Tracy 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cooke 
Title: Construction accident causality: learning from different countries and differing consequences 
Abstract:
 Fundamental questions remain about the practical value and
 generalizability of accident causation frameworks for explaining
 construction accidents. Relevant causality literature is reviewed; three
 research projects compared and implications of accident causation theories
 for accident investigation and analysis discussed, particularly for
 accidents with differing consequences and in different national contexts.
 The effectiveness of the UK accident causality framework ConAC
 (Construction Accident Causality) in identifying occupational accident
 causes in different industry contexts (Australia and the USA) is
 evaluated; and the implications of the choice of theoretical framework in
 the analysis of construction accident causation considered. The ConAC
 framework was developed from a real-time analysis of 100 relatively minor
 construction accidents. The Australian study used this framework to
 analyse the National Coroners reports of 258 construction fatalities and
 the USA study used it to develop research instruments for interviews
 regarding 27 construction accidents of varying consequences. The results
 suggest that the ConAC framework is helpful for the analysis of the causes
 of accidents with outcomes of differing severity. The studies also suggest
 that it has international applicability despite differing occupational
 health and safety legislative contexts and industrial arrangements.
 Furthermore, significant learning can be obtained from considering
 underlying causes of accidents.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 446-459 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 5 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.907498 
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Author-X-Name-First: Terence 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lam 
Author-Name: Keith Gale 
Author-X-Name-First: Keith 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gale 
Title: Highway maintenance: impact of framework agreements upon project financial performance 
Abstract:
 Use of frameworks is recognized by the <italic>UK Industrial Strategy:
 Government and Industry in Partnership</italic> as an innovative
 procurement method that may be used to deliver cost savings. Support for
 potential efficiencies from use of frameworks by practitioners is, at
 best, mixed. A single case study was conducted to investigate the
 financial performance of frameworks for highway maintenance projects
 within the context of a major county council. Results from independent
 samples t-tests of 60 framework and 60 traditional discrete projects
 verified that use of a framework revealed no significant changes in
 production costs of tender prices, but significant reductions in total
 transaction costs for engagement and performance monitoring. These
 findings suggest that use of framework procurement methods can support
 significant cost savings when used within a public sector environment.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 460-472 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 5 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.892628 
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Author-Name: Carol Jewell 
Author-X-Name-First: Carol 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jewell 
Author-Name: Roger Flanagan 
Author-X-Name-First: Roger 
Author-X-Name-Last: Flanagan 
Author-Name: Weisheng Lu 
Author-X-Name-First: Weisheng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lu 
Title: The dilemma of scope and scale for construction professional service firms 
Abstract:
 Construction professional service (CPS) firms sell expertise and provide
 innovative solutions for projects founded on their knowledge, experience,
 and technical competences. Large CPS firms seeking to grow will often seek
 new opportunities in their domestic market and overseas by organic or
 inorganic growth through mergers, alliances, and acquisitions. Growth can
 also come from increasing market penetration through vertical, horizontal,
 and lateral diversification. Such growth, hopefully, leads to economies of
 scope and scale in the long term, but it can also lead to diseconomies,
 when the added cost of integration and the increased complexity of
 diversification no longer create tangible and intangible benefits. The aim
 of this research is to investigate the key influences impacting on the
 growth in scope and scale for large CPS firms. Qualitative data from the
 interviews were underpinned by secondary data from CPS firms' annual
 reports and analysts' findings. The findings showed five key influences on
 the scope and scale of a CPS firm: the importance of growth as a driver;
 the influence of the ownership of the firm on the decision for growth in
 scope and scale; the optimization of resources and capabilities; the need
 to serve changing clients' needs; and the importance of localization. The
 research provides valuable insights into the growth strategies of
 international CPS firms. A major finding of the research is the influence
 of ownership on CPS firms' growth strategies which has not been
 highlighted in previous research.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 473-486 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 5 
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Author-Name: Stefan Olander 
Author-X-Name-First: Stefan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Olander 
Title: Performance-Based Contracts for Road Projects 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 487-488 
Issue: 5 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 5 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.911930 
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Author-Name: Russell Kenley 
Author-X-Name-First: Russell 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kenley 
Title: Productivity improvement in the construction process 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 489-494 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.930500 
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Author-Name: Shabtai Isaac 
Author-X-Name-First: Shabtai 
Author-X-Name-Last: Isaac 
Author-Name: Ronie Navon 
Author-X-Name-First: Ronie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Navon 
Title: Can project monitoring and control be fully automated? 
Abstract:
 An extended research programme has examined over the past two decades how
 productivity in construction projects can be improved through the
 development of models for project monitoring and control, which process
 automatically collected data on the actual project performance. Tests that
 were conducted with these models demonstrate that this approach can help
 overcome some of the limitations of existing manual methods. However, they
 also indicate that certain manually obtained data are still required in
 addition to the automatically collected data. A framework for
 semi-automated project monitoring and control is proposed, in which both
 manually and automatically collected data can be incorporated. This
 framework integrates the monitoring of projects with their control by
 taking into account the impact on productivity of existing deviations from
 the planned performance, and of the controlling actions that are proposed
 to deal with these deviations.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 495-505 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.795653 
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Author-Name: Rolf B�chmann-Slorup 
Author-X-Name-First: Rolf 
Author-X-Name-Last: B�chmann-Slorup 
Title: Applying critical chain buffer management theory in location-based management 
Abstract:
 Guidelines for prioritizing buffers on location-based management (LBM)
 projects are established through the use of critical chain theory (CCT).
 Buffer management theory in LBM has gained little attention from the
 research community. CCT builds on the assumption that each task is, either
 consciously or unconsciously, given a certain time buffer with which to
 cope with unpredicted events, and that these buffers become a large part
 of the project lead time. However, CCT suggests that these buffers entail
 inherent waste within schedules and fail to protect both critical
 activities and projects. CCT assumes that time estimates become
 self-fulfilling prophecies, as practitioners tend to procrastinate, and
 the buffers are often wasted. In addition, excess time rarely benefits the
 project if activities do finish early, because succeeding activities are
 unlikely to begin before the planned date. Although the criticisms by CCT
 also apply to LBM projects, CCT is based on the critical path method, and
 the guidelines from CCT must be adapted to the criticality principle of
 LBM theory. Accordingly, the contribution to the body of knowledge of this
 article is guidelines of buffer placement and prioritization in LBM that
 are based on critical chain buffer management theory.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 506-519 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.797094 
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Author-Name: Alan D. Russell 
Author-X-Name-First: Alan D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Russell 
Author-Name: Ngoc Tran 
Author-X-Name-First: Ngoc 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tran 
Author-Name: Sheryl Staub-French 
Author-X-Name-First: Sheryl 
Author-X-Name-Last: Staub-French 
Title: Searching for value: construction strategy exploration and linear planning 
Abstract:
 Examined is how contractor or construction manager decision making and
 judgment in response to client objectives and project constraints can be
 aided by a structured approach to construction strategy selection and
 assessment using time-space project process and product modelling. The
 context studied is one of high-rise construction. Construction strategy is
 expressed in terms of strategy modes and tactical variables and
 accompanying values, which in turn are expressed in terms of a formal plan
 using a linear planning modelling paradigm. Highlighted is the important
 role that data visualization can play in both formulating strategy and
 assessing its workability via the medium of linear planning graphics
 complemented with other data representations that make use of quantitative
 product model data. Of particular interest is the ability to formulate and
 assess alternative construction strategies in a relatively fast and cost
 effective manner in order to achieve best value as a function of project
 constraints, context, and project participant objectives. Included in the
 assessment task is consideration of the impact of strategy on construction
 process productivity and production rates by way of performance metrics
 that relate directly to strategy workability. The concepts presented are
 illustrated through their application to a large-scale, mixed-use project.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 520-547 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.808354 
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Author-Name: Umberto C. Gatti 
Author-X-Name-First: Umberto C. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gatti 
Author-Name: Giovanni C. Migliaccio 
Author-X-Name-First: Giovanni C. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Migliaccio 
Author-Name: Susan M. Bogus 
Author-X-Name-First: Susan M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bogus 
Author-Name: Suzanne Schneider 
Author-X-Name-First: Suzanne 
Author-X-Name-Last: Schneider 
Title: An exploratory study of the relationship between construction workforce physical strain and task level productivity 
Abstract:
 The monitoring of construction workforce physical strain can be a valuable
 management strategy in improving workforce productivity, safety, health,
 and quality of work. Nevertheless, clear relationships between workforce
 performance and physical strain have yet to be established. An exploratory
 investigation of the relationship between task level productivity and
 physical strain was conducted. Nine participants individually performed a
 four-hour simulated construction task while a wearable physiological
 status monitor continuously assessed their physiological condition. Heart
 rate, relative heart rate, and breathing rate were utilized as predictors
 of physical strain, and task level-single factor productivity was used as
 an index of productivity. Numerous regression models were generated using
 the collected data. This investigation initially unsuccessfully attempted
 to establish a relationship between physiological condition and
 productivity at the individual worker level. However, an analysis of the
 regression models showed that there is a relationship between productivity
 and either heart rate or relative heart rate at the group level, and that
 this relationship is parabolic. Breathing rate was proved to not be a
 significant predictor of productivity. Research results significantly
 improve understanding of the relationship between work physiology and task
 productivity. Researchers and practitioners may use the tested monitoring
 devices, analysis methods, and results to design further applied studies
 and to improve workforce productivity.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 548-564 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.831463 
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Author-Name: Ahmet Anil Sezer 
Author-X-Name-First: Ahmet Anil 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sezer 
Author-Name: Jan Br�chner 
Author-X-Name-First: Jan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Br�chner 
Title: The construction productivity debate and the measurement of service qualities 
Abstract:
 Since the 1960s, researchers have provided short-term and long-term
 explanations for low productivity growth in the construction industry. In
 retrospect, the main challenge appears to be the measurement of changes in
 heterogeneous input and output qualities. The aim here is to review
 earlier construction productivity research and to compare it with more
 recent approaches to quality measurement used when analysing services
 productivity, ultimately intending to provide guidance for using
 performance data from construction projects. Relying on the EU KLEMS
 database, industries with similar patterns of productivity growth are
 identified, primarily the business services industry. In services
 productivity analyses, the attempts to introduce output quality measures
 reflecting customer satisfaction are particularly interesting, as this
 creates a link to productivity effects on clients. A conclusion is that it
 should be possible to use the increasing volume of performance indicator
 data collected for construction project benchmarking for extending the
 range of output quality variables. However, resource constraints imply
 that it is infeasible to base industry productivity statistics on project
 level data reflecting customer satisfaction and customer productivity
 effects.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 565-574 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.831464 
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Author-Name: Gunnar Lucko 
Author-X-Name-First: Gunnar 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lucko 
Author-Name: Tha&#xed;s Da C.L. Alves 
Author-X-Name-First: Tha&#xed;s Da C.L. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Alves 
Author-Name: Vanessa Lira Angelim 
Author-X-Name-First: Vanessa Lira 
Author-X-Name-Last: Angelim 
Title: Challenges and opportunities for productivity improvement studies in linear, repetitive, and location-based scheduling 
Abstract:
 Despite theoretical advancements in alternative project planning methods
 the extent of their practical implementation varies strongly; it has been
 limited especially in the US construction industry. The family of linear,
 repetitive, and location-based scheduling techniques holds significant but
 barely substantiated promise by containing multiple variables of interest
 for integrated analysis and optimization. Yet it is necessary to provide
 empirical evidence that using such techniques can improve productivity to
 increase credibility and acceptance by practitioners, because claims of
 conceptual superiority are only sporadically supported with detailed
 measures. An analysis is performed to identify relevant decision-making
 variables, extract challenges that currently limit the corpus of
 quantitative productivity studies on alternative scheduling to its
 insufficient size, and reveal opportunities to expand it in breadth and
 depth. Variables are categorized by their relevance to time, activity,
 resource and location, as well as the managerial approach. Challenges
 include the diverse definitions of productivity itself, issues related to
 achieving generalizability, and the detailed steps of data collection,
 preparation, and analysis. Opportunities include the guidance from
 existing but rare studies and well-established research methods such as
 case studies that can be applied. This is illustrated with a sample
 project of a high-rise apartment building in Brazil. If alternative
 methods can be proven to be measurably better for specific applications,
 there might be a paradigm shift from merely defaulting to traditional but
 problematic network-based scheduling toward consciously choosing the
 planning method based on its potential benefits for a project.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 575-594 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.845305 
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Author-Name: Hassan Nasir 
Author-X-Name-First: Hassan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nasir 
Author-Name: Hani Ahmed 
Author-X-Name-First: Hani 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ahmed 
Author-Name: Carl Haas 
Author-X-Name-First: Carl 
Author-X-Name-Last: Haas 
Author-Name: Paul M. Goodrum 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Goodrum 
Title: An analysis of construction productivity differences between Canada and the United States 
Abstract:
 Comparisons of industry sectors in advanced economies since the 1960s show
 that the construction sector has lagged in productivity growth rates,
 especially in the United States. Although the US and Canadian economies
 are highly integrated, Canada's experience differs in key ways. Analysis
 of these differences offers insight into fundamental construction
 productivity drivers. Three levels of analyses of construction
 productivity in the US are provided in this study. The first analysis
 compared international levels of labour productivity growth. The second
 compared construction productivity between the US and Canada, and the
 third analysed cost estimating data from RS Means estimating manuals to
 measure the changes in labour and partial factor productivity in the US
 from 1995 to 2009. Statistical significance testing indicates that labour
 productivity remained nearly constant in the building sub-sector and that
 partial factor productivity has improved at an annual compound rate of
 0.66%. This supports previous findings that US construction has stagnated
 but is still improving in Canada, with wage differentials and training
 systems as potential drivers of this difference. While growth rates of
 productivity seem to decline with higher absolute levels of productivity,
 there is no evidence that high absolute productivity levels preclude
 significant growth.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 595-607 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.848995 
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Author-Name: Olli Sepp�nen 
Author-X-Name-First: Olli 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sepp�nen 
Author-Name: Jake Evinger 
Author-X-Name-First: Jake 
Author-X-Name-Last: Evinger 
Author-Name: Christopher Mouflard 
Author-X-Name-First: Christopher 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mouflard 
Title: Effects of the location-based management system on production rates and productivity 
Abstract:
 Location-based management systems (LBMSs) are becoming more commonly used
 to plan and control production in construction projects. The main use has
 been to compress durations and improve resource efficiency through
 real-time production control and forecasting. LBMS theory proposes that
 instead of continuously updating the plan with actualized completion
 dates, as with the critical path method (CPM), control actions can be used
 to manage an effective response to deviations in production in order to
 realign the schedule forecast with the approved plan. Three healthcare
 construction projects in California were monitored to document the effects
 of planning and control decisions on production rates, resources and
 labour consumption. First, the authors hypothesize that proposed control
 actions based on the system led to real actions in the field. Second,
 these control actions helped in controlling production rates. Third,
 control actions decreased subcontractor labour consumption. The results
 show that control actions were implemented as a response to production
 alarms and half of the implemented control actions were able to prevent
 production problems. Many control actions successfully improved production
 and labour consumption rates with a long-term impact. However, adding
 resources often increased labour consumption and negated part of the
 expected production rate benefit.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 608-624 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.853881 
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Author-Name: Nimesha Vilasini 
Author-X-Name-First: Nimesha 
Author-X-Name-Last: Vilasini 
Author-Name: Thomas Neitzert 
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Neitzert 
Author-Name: James Rotimi 
Author-X-Name-First: James 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rotimi 
Title: Developing and evaluating a framework for process improvement in an alliance project: a New Zealand case study 
Abstract:
 'Lean thinking' holds out the promise of dramatic improvements in
 construction production processes, especially in waste minimization. While
 there exist empirical studies of 'leanness' with regard to
 non-relational-type projects, there is a need to analyse its applicability
 in relational contexts, such as an alliance. The application of 'lean' to
 a project alliance in a viaduct replacement in New Zealand is investigated
 here. The primary objective is to define a framework to streamline
 improvements in processes and to verify the applicability of the defined
 framework to a real construction alliance project. Participant
 observations, project documentation and action research meetings were used
 to collect data on the waste identification and elimination processes. The
 findings indicate that the construction work in a project alliance can be
 improved considerably by eliminating or reducing waste. Moreover, the
 savings are substantial, as the processes investigated were cyclic and
 repetitive. This framework is equally suited to waste detection and
 improvements at the site level. Project organizations should detect needs
 and opportunities for process change and transform processes accordingly.
 The current lack of any waste elimination technique, which could provide a
 significant competitive advantage for industry participants, has been
 established. Organizational conditions exist in project alliances that
 help to disseminate and sustain the lean concept.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 625-640 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.874565 
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Author-Name: Arno J. Van der Vlist 
Author-X-Name-First: Arno J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Van der Vlist 
Author-Name: Marien H. Vrolijk 
Author-X-Name-First: Marien H. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Vrolijk 
Author-Name: Geert P.M.R. Dewulf 
Author-X-Name-First: Geert P.M.R. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dewulf 
Title: On information and communication technology and production cost in construction industry: evidence from the Netherlands 
Abstract:
 The interplay between information and communication technology (ICT) and
 the competitiveness of construction firms is considered. More
 specifically, the question is whether firms that invest in information and
 communication technology have a production cost advantage. The economics
 literature hypothesizes that ICT brings about a production cost advantage,
 as ICT brings flexibility and improves the planning, organization and
 control of work. To test this proposition for the construction industry, a
 production cost function allowing for the inclusion of ICT is formulated.
 Using statistical nearest-neighbour matching methods it is possible to
 identify the effect of ICT on production costs thereby controlling for
 economic moderators. Data from a sample of Dutch construction firms reveal
 that those firms that installed ICT capital do have a production cost
 advantage. The results indicate further that firms need a minimum level of
 ICT capital to fully benefit from its production cost advantage.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 641-651 
Issue: 6 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.911932 
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Author-X-Name-First: Simon D 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smith 
Title: Conference Issue: ARCOM 29-super-th Annual Conference 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 653-657 
Issue: 7-8 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.938087 
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Author-Name: L�on L. olde Scholtenhuis 
Author-X-Name-First: L�on L. 
Author-X-Name-Last: olde Scholtenhuis 
Author-Name: Andr� G. Dor�e 
Author-X-Name-First: Andr� G. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dor�e 
Title: High reliability organizing at the boundary of the CM domain  
Abstract:
				 The construction management (CM) domain
 regularly develops and explores new theories and perspectives. These new
 insights can shift the existing paradigm radically, they can be
 assimilated smoothly, or they can stall as they are debated at CM's domain
 boundary. During our current research, we experience that the concepts
 from high reliability organizing (HRO) are caught in such a debate. We
 elaborate this debate from the viewpoint of two distinctive scientific
 traditions and evaluate the main premises that hold HRO at CM's
 boundaries. It seems that reductionist scientific traditions underlie much
 of the critique which currently diverts debate off into an unproductive
 intellectual cul-de-sac. An alternative pragmatic approach would allow
 CM's HRO researchers to avoid the confines of the reductionist arguments
 as it redirects minds and action on productive and practical research to
 achieving more reliable construction project performance, as well as
 dealing better with health and safety issues. Above all, the examination
 of the HRO boundary debate in CM may help other researchers experiencing
 impasses in their debates to explore whether these debates address the
 actual notions at stake or are restricted by deeply held views rooted in
 scientific traditions. 		     
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 658-664 
Issue: 7-8 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.913801 
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Author-Name: Frank R. Bijleveld 
Author-X-Name-First: Frank R. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bijleveld 
Author-Name: Andr� G. Dor�e 
Author-X-Name-First: Andr� G. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dor�e 
Title: Method-based learning: a case in the asphalt construction industry 
Abstract:
				 Traditional working practices in the
 construction industry rely heavily on the onsite experience and
 craftsmanship (the tacit knowledge) of operators and teams. This results
 in implicit learning and lengthy learning cycles. The aims of the research
 are to develop a deeper insight into construction processes and to
 instigate a change from current implicit learning to explicit method-based
 learning. To change to explicit method-based learning, Kolb's experiential
 learning model was introduced into current practices and 'explicating the
 process' was added to this learning cycle. Further 'reflective
 observation' and 'abstract conceptualization' were incorporated explicitly
 during an actual road construction project using feedback sessions with an
 asphalting team. The adopted learning framework was found to be applicable
 and useful in the quest for enhanced learning capabilities and improved
 process control. Fusing Kolb's learning model with onsite collected data
 was vital in explicating tacit knowledge and implicit processes. The
 approach enabled a meaningful discussion with operators to unravel their
 intentions and reasoning behind the chosen strategies. Explicit
 method-based learning, as here, leads to improved quality awareness,
 better understanding of the processes and their interdependencies, and
 improved communication with and within the asphalting team.		    
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 665-681 
Issue: 7-8 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.887211 
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Author-Name: Dominic D. Ahiaga-Dagbui 
Author-X-Name-First: Dominic D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ahiaga-Dagbui 
Author-Name: Simon D. Smith 
Author-X-Name-First: Simon D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smith 
Title: Dealing with construction cost overruns using data mining 
Abstract:
				 One of the main aims of any construction
 client is to procure a project within the limits of a predefined budget.
 However, most construction projects routinely overrun their cost
 estimates. Existing theories on construction cost overrun suggest a number
 of causes ranging from technical difficulties, optimism bias, managerial
 incompetence and strategic misrepresentation. However, much of the
 budgetary decision-making process in the early stages of a project is
 carried out in an environment of high uncertainty with little available
 information for accurate estimation. Using non-parametric bootstrapping
 and ensemble modelling in artificial neural networks, final project
 cost-forecasting models were developed with 1600 completed projects. This
 helped to extract information embedded in data on completed construction
 projects, in an attempt to address the problem of the dearth of
 information in the early stages of a project. It was found that 92% of the
 100 validation predictions were within &plusmn;10% of the actual final
 cost of the project while 77% were within &plusmn;5% of actual final cost.
 This indicates the model's ability to generalize satisfactorily when
 validated with new data. The models are being deployed within the
 operations of the industry partner involved in this research to help
 increase the reliability and accuracy of initial cost estimates.	    
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 682-694 
Issue: 7-8 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.933854 
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Author-Name: Maarten E.J. Rutten 
Author-X-Name-First: Maarten E.J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rutten 
Author-Name: Andr� G. Dor�e 
Author-X-Name-First: Andr� G. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dor�e 
Author-Name: Johannes I.M. Halman 
Author-X-Name-First: Johannes I.M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Halman 
Title: Together on the path to construction innovation: yet another example of escalation of commitment? 
Abstract:
				 Collaborative innovation projects are
 projects in which firms join forces to cooperate in the development and
 commercialization of a new building product, system, or service. They
 represent an example of the type of inter-firm relationships that are said
 to enhance construction innovation. Organizational behaviour research,
 however, suggests that firms participating in such innovation projects run
 the risk of escalating commitment and may continue to invest for
 irrational reasons. It is therefore relevant to examine whether Dutch
 firms that invest, in collaboration with other firms, in the development
 and commercialization of a new building product, system, or service are
 susceptible to this escalation. Two escalation effects were investigated:
 the effect of expected loss of sunk costs, and the effect of perceived
 project stage. A survey was undertaken of 154 firms participating in 25
 collaborative innovation projects. The results suggest that firms in the
 population under study are unlikely to fall victim to either of the two
 escalation effects. Rather, the negative association found between the
 expected loss of sunk costs and likelihood of continuing investment raises
 the question as to whether firms become more cautious when they have spent
 a lot. 		 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 695-704 
Issue: 7-8 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.933855 
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Author-Name: Paul Tansey 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tansey 
Author-Name: John P. Spillane 
Author-X-Name-First: John P. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Spillane 
Author-Name: Xianhai Meng 
Author-X-Name-First: Xianhai 
Author-X-Name-Last: Meng 
Title: Linking response strategies adopted by construction firms during the 2007 economic recession to Porter's generic strategies 
Abstract:
				 The time period bridging the years 2007 to
 2012 will be remembered as one characterized by dramatic changes in the
 Irish and UK construction industries. Construction companies witnessed
 unprecedented changes in the environment, namely the coincidence of a
 sharp economic downturn, the significant decline of public works, a
 reduction in lending, increased competition, and structural changes in the
 marketplace. Nevertheless, little has been documented on what response
 strategies construction companies adopt as a result of an economic
 recession. Based on four exploratory case studies, a taxonomy framework of
 the response strategies adopted by Irish and UK construction companies
 during the 2007 economic recession was developed relative to Porter's
 generic strategies of cost leadership, differentiation, and focus.
 Porter's model is a well-known theoretical framework among business
 strategists and industrial economists worldwide. The analysis provides
 strong support for the adoption of cost leadership strategies as a means
 to surviving the 2007 economic recession. The case studies further suggest
 that cost control initiatives are one of the most important attributes in
 companies' responses to the 2007 recession. The findings provide valuable
 assistance for construction contractors in developing effective strategies
 and thus reducing business failures during recessionary periods.	    
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 705-724 
Issue: 7-8 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.933856 
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Author-Name: Chuanjing Ju 
Author-X-Name-First: Chuanjing 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ju 
Author-Name: Steve Rowlinson 
Author-X-Name-First: Steve 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rowlinson 
Title: Institutional determinants of construction safety management strategies of contractors in Hong Kong 
Abstract:
				 Workplace safety in the construction
 industry of Hong Kong is regulated by a mix of enforcement and
 performance-based approaches. The two approaches are underpinned by
 different institutional structures and lead to divergent safety practices.
 To examine how contractors strategically respond to the complex
 institutional demands for safety performance, contractors' day-to-day site
 safety practices were investigated. Safety practice data were obtained
 from 62 open-ended interviews and project archives in a case study.
 Different supervision patterns, i.e. enforcement and localized approaches
 were found to coexist on site. Discrepancies were found between workers'
 self-reported safety awareness and safety awareness assessed by their
 supervisors. The evidence suggests that contractors implemented compromise
 and avoidance strategies. The complex institutional environment,
 especially the incompatible progress and safety requirements, was found to
 be a key determinant of mixed site safety practices. Institutional theory
 is explored as a possible theoretical perspective to explain contractors'
 safety management strategies. An institutional level change of safety
 management strategies is suggested.		      
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 725-736 
Issue: 7-8 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 8 
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Author-Name: Fred Sherratt 
Author-X-Name-First: Fred 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sherratt 
Title: Exploring 'Zero Target' safety programmes in the UK construction industry 
Abstract:
				 Zero Target safety management programmes
 have become prominent on the UK sites of large construction contractors,
 who promote 'Zero Harm', 'Mission Zero' or 'Target Zero' on their
 hoardings and corporate websites. However, while Zero Target programmes
 may inspire increased commitment to safety from some, they may also cause
 detachment in others who feel it an unattainable goal for a high-risk
 industry. Examination of the practical realities of such Zero Target
 safety programmes has been undertaken, to illuminate and understand their
 position and potential impact on UK construction site health and safety
 management. A social constructionist methodology was employed, with
 discourse analysis of corporate websites, reports and promotional
 materials from five large contractors currently operating Zero Target
 safety programmes on their UK sites, supplemented by conversations with
 site management and operatives working on such sites. Zero was constructed
 as both a philosophy and a target, the corporate and site voices
 developing alternative visions of zero in practice. There is incoherence
 and inconsistency within the understandings of zero, which may affect the
 practical successes of Zero Target safety programmes, but zero was also
 found to have a very necessary place within industry safety management, in
 order to support future improvements in practice.			
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 737-748 
Issue: 7-8 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.894248 
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Author-Name: Martine Buser 
Author-X-Name-First: Martine 
Author-X-Name-Last: Buser 
Author-Name: Christian Koch 
Author-X-Name-First: Christian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Koch 
Title: Is this none of the contractor's business? Social sustainability challenges informed by literary accounts 
Abstract:
				 In Sweden many suburbs built at the end of
 the 1960s are in need of physical renovation to comply with new energy
 regulations. Some of these neighbourhoods face serious social challenges
 which also need to be tackled. The three largest Swedish contractors,
 usually very active in providing technical and environmentally friendly
 renovation, claim now they can provide social sustainability solutions on
 a commercial basis. For many years the problems of deprived suburbs have
 attracted the attention and the care of the public institutions, and
 though many initiatives have been carried out to address these issues,
 results have been sometimes quite limited. To discuss the social
 challenges linked to suburbs' renovation, an alternative method is
 proposed: the analysis of literary accounts. The goal is to assess whether
 stories relating the lives of residents in deprived Swedish suburbs can
 inform and therefore contribute to the development of socially sustainable
 solutions. Referring to the literature on social sustainability, this
 qualitative and explorative study uses critical discourse analysis as the
 method. Results suggest that focusing on renovated housing, employment,
 social services and leisure activities is not enough to rehabilitate
 disadvantaged neighbourhoods. They also indicate some specific problems
 linked to the built environment that contractors could help to solve.	    
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 749-759 
Issue: 7-8 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.927898 
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Author-Name: William H. Collinge 
Author-X-Name-First: William H. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Collinge 
Author-Name: Chris F. Harty 
Author-X-Name-First: Chris F. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Harty 
Title: Stakeholder interpretations of design: semiotic insights into the briefing process 
Abstract:
				 Briefing phase interactions between
 clients and designers are recognized as social engagements, characterized
 by communicative sign use, where conceptual ideas are gradually
 transformed into potential design solutions. A semiotic analysis of
 briefing communications between client stakeholders and designers provides
 evidence of the significance and importance of stakeholder interpretation
 and understanding of design, empirical data being drawn from a qualitative
 study of NHS hospital construction projects in the UK. It is contended
 that stakeholders engage with a project through communicative signs and
 artefacts of design, referencing personal cognitive knowledge in acts of
 interpretation that may be different from those of designers and
 externally appointed client advisers. Such interpretations occur in
 addition to NHS client and design team efforts to 'engage' with and
 'understand' stakeholders using a variety of methods. Social semiotic
 theorizations indicate how narrative strategies motivate the formulation
 of signs and artefacts in briefing work, the role of sign authors and sign
 readers being elucidated as a result. Findings are contextualized against
 current understandings of briefing communications and stakeholder
 management practices, a more socially attuned understanding of breifing
 countering some of the process-led improvement models that have
 characterized much of the post-Egan report literature. A stakeholder
 interpretation model is presented as one potential method to safeguard
 against unforeseen interpretations occurring, the model aligning with the
 proposal for a more measured recognition of how designs can trigger
 interpretations among client stakeholders.		      
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 760-772 
Issue: 7-8 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.894247 
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Author-Name: Daniel Sage 
Author-X-Name-First: Daniel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sage 
Author-Name: Andrew Dainty 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty 
Author-Name: Kjell Tryggestad 
Author-X-Name-First: Kjell 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tryggestad 
Author-Name: Lise Justesen 
Author-X-Name-First: Lise 
Author-X-Name-Last: Justesen 
Author-Name: Jan Mouritsen 
Author-X-Name-First: Jan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mouritsen 
Title: Building <italic>with</italic> wildlife: project geographies and cosmopolitics in infrastructure construction 
Abstract:
				 Across many construction projects, and
 especially infrastructure projects, efforts to mitigate potential loss of
 biodiversity and habitat are significant concerns, and at times
 politically controversial. And yet, thus far, very little research has
 addressed the interplay of humans and animals within construction
 projects. Instead those interested in the politics and ethics of
 human-animal relations, or animal studies, have arguably focused far more
 on more stable and contained sites, whether organizations like zoos, farms
 or laboratories, or other places like homes and parks. These largely
 ethnographic studies inevitably perhaps downplay the unplanned, unexpected
 and highly politically and ethically charged, collision of hitherto rather
 separate human and animal geographies. Yet it is often within such
 colliding spaces, where animal geographies are unexpectedly found at the
 heart of human projects, that we formulate our respect and response to
 both animals and indeed other humans. We develop an examination of such
 encounters, with conceptual reference to actor-network theory, and
 documented empirically through case studies of two infrastructure
 projects; the findings of our research are relevant to both construction
 project management and future animal studies.			     
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 773-786 
Issue: 7-8 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.911933 
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Author-Name: Clare Shipton 
Author-X-Name-First: Clare 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shipton 
Author-Name: Will Hughes 
Author-X-Name-First: Will 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hughes 
Author-Name: Dylan Tutt 
Author-X-Name-First: Dylan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tutt 
Title: Change management in practice: an ethnographic study of changes to contract requirements on a hospital project 
Abstract:
				 Changes to client requirements are
 inevitable during construction. Industry discourse is concerned with
 minimizing and controlling changes. However, accounts of practices
 involved in making changes are rare. In response to calls for more
 research into working practices, an ethnographic study of a live hospital
 project was undertaken to explore how changes are made. A vignette of a
 meeting exploring the investigation of changes illustrates the issues.
 This represents an example from the ethnographic fieldwork, which produced
 many observations. There was a strong emphasis on using change management
 procedures contained within the contract to investigate changes, even when
 it was known that the change was not required. For the practitioners, this
 was a way of demonstrating best practice, transparent and accountable
 decision-making regarding changes. Hence, concerns for following
 procedures sometimes overshadowed considerations about whether or not a
 change was required to improve the functionality of the building. However,
 the procedures acted as boundary objects between the communities of
 practice involved on the project by coordinating the work of managing
 changes. Insights suggest how contract procedures facilitate and impede
 the making of changes, which can inform policy guidance and contract
 drafting.		      
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 787-803 
Issue: 7-8 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.915336 
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Author-Name: John-Paul Smiley 
Author-X-Name-First: John-Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smiley 
Author-Name: Scott Fernie 
Author-X-Name-First: Scott 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fernie 
Author-Name: Andrew Dainty 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty 
Title: Understanding construction reform discourses 
Abstract:
				 Attempts to drive change and reform of the
 UK construction industry have been an ongoing concern for numerous
 stakeholders, both in government and across industry, for years. The issue
 is a seemingly perennially topical one which shows little sign of abating.
 Scholarly analyses of the reform agenda have tended to adopt a Critical
 Theory perspective. Such an approach, however, lacks a certain nuance and
 perhaps only reveals one layer of social reality. What is arguably lacking
 is a more fundamental exposition concerning the historical, social and
 cultural explanatory forces at play. While it is illuminating to expose
 vested interests, ideology and power, what has led to the development of
 various views? How have they come to achieve such high accord in
 discussions? Drawing on the works of Max Weber, Georg Simmel and Barbara
 Adam, this paper seeks to develop a broader theoretical lens. It considers
 the wider socio-cultural structures and forces that influence behaviour,
 shape and constrain these views. This approach will contribute to a much
 needed broader philosophical and theoretical debate within the
 construction management community (and beyond) on the need to better
 engage with, and understand, the sources influencing the issue of policy
 formulation and diffusion.			    
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 804-815 
Issue: 7-8 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.909049 
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Author-Name: Robert Close 
Author-X-Name-First: Robert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Close 
Author-Name: Martin Loosemore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Title: Breaking down the site hoardings: attitudes and approaches to community consultation during construction 
Abstract:
				 As the general public become more
 empowered, informed and educated about the impact of business activities
 on their lives, they are demanding more involvement in construction
 projects which they perceive to affect their interests. The process of
 community consultation is traditionally seen as the responsibility of
 urban planners but residual community concerns often spill over into
 construction requiring construction professionals to also consult with
 communities. To investigate current attitudes and approaches towards
 community consultation during construction, 150 construction professionals
 were surveyed and 10 interviewed. The results indicate that the majority
 of the professionals involved during construction consider community
 consultation a burdensome, costly and time-consuming exercise. The
 community is seen as a liability rather than an asset and few construction
 professionals have the skills to consult effectively. There appears to be
 a widespread assumption that community consultation is the responsibility
 of town planners before work starts on site and that further interaction
 with the community is a nuisance, once construction starts.		    
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 816-828 
Issue: 7-8 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.879195 
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Author-Name: Martin Taggart 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Taggart 
Author-Name: Lauri Koskela 
Author-X-Name-First: Lauri 
Author-X-Name-Last: Koskela 
Author-Name: John Rooke 
Author-X-Name-First: John 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rooke 
Title: The role of the supply chain in the elimination and reduction of construction rework and defects: an action research approach 
Abstract:
				 Since 2007, Ireland has suffered a circa
 80% reduction in construction output. This has resulted in bankruptcy,
 unemployment and bad debt. Contractors have attached greater emphasis to
 production efficiency and cost reduction as a means of survival. An action
 research (AR) strategy was used to improve processes adopted by a
 small/medium enterprise (SME) contractor for the control of defects in its
 supply chain. It is conservatively estimated that rework, typically,
 accounts for circa 5% of total project costs. Rework is wasteful and
 presents an obvious target for improvement. The research reported here
 concerns the (first) diagnosing stage of the AR cycle only, involving:
 observation of fieldwork, analysis of contract documents, and
 semi-structured interviews with supply chain members. The results indicate
 potential for supply chain participants to identify root causes of defects
 and propose solutions, having regard to best practice to avoid
 reoccurrence. A lack of collaborative forums to contribute to production
 improvement was identified. Additionally the processes used to collect,
 manage and disseminate data were unstructured and uncoordinated,
 indicating scope for developing more efficient methods. The findings
 indicate a good understanding of the potential benefits for supply chain
 collaboration but suggest that the tools and knowledge to collaborate are
 currently lacking in the SME sector.			   
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 829-842 
Issue: 7-8 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.904965 
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Author-Name: Terence Hogarth 
Author-X-Name-First: Terence 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hogarth 
Author-Name: Lynn Gambin 
Author-X-Name-First: Lynn 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gambin 
Title: Employer investment in Apprenticeships in England: an exploration of the sensitivity of employers in the construction sector to the net costs of training 
Abstract:
				 Apprenticeships in England are undergoing
 major reform which will likely require employers to make a cash
 contribution to meeting the fees of their training providers. In return
 employers will be given more influence over the content of the training.
 If employers are expected to make a cash contribution this is likely to
 have an impact on their willingness to deliver Apprenticeships. Based on a
 series of employer case studies conducted between 1995 and 2011 an
 examination is provided of construction employers' sensitivity to the
 costs of delivering Apprenticeships. Because the cost to the employer is
 relatively high, and because there is a degree of uncertainty attached to
 recouping those costs, there is a distinct set of disincentives to
 construction employers providing Apprenticeships. This is important.
 First, the construction sector will need to recruit a large number of
 additional people into skilled trades jobs over the next 10 years as the
 sector's recovery gains pace and many existing employees retire. Second,
 Apprenticeships in the sector have an important role to play in young
 people's transition from school into work. A fall in the number of
 apprentices in the sector is likely to have important economic and social
 consequences.			    
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 845-856 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.923577 
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Author-Name: Finn Orstavik 
Author-X-Name-First: Finn 
Author-X-Name-Last: Orstavik 
Title: Innovation as re-institutionalization: a case study of technological change in housebuilding in Norway 
Abstract:
				 Case study can give important new insights
 into the systemic nature of construction innovation and the
 interrelationship between local innovation successes and structural forces
 shaping the sector. Even well-defined, modular innovations can have
 significant repercussions on the industry level. Recent innovation in
 building materials for wet rooms in Norway represents an attempt to modify
 only limited aspects of the established approach to housebuilding, but is
 made difficult by institutions and actors relying on established methods
 and existing building products. Institutions acting as innovation brokers
 can be very important for innovators. However, brokering is no panacea for
 promoting disruptive innovation. A broker can thwart rather than promote
 potentially useful but disruptive innovations. Because innovation is a
 re-institutionalization process, the third-party position needed for
 brokering effectively can be undermined, whenever a successful broker
 attains vested interests in the innovation outcomes it has helped bring
 forth. Methodologically, employing theories on technological innovation
 systems and on multilevel socio-technical systems shows that these are
 effective, complementary tools for analysis of innovation in construction.
 Only the latter incorporates the notion of innovation as creative
 destruction, and it is by drawing on this theory that the precariousness
 of the brokering role can be highlighted.			  
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 857-873 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.895848 
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Author-Name: Fah Choy Chia 
Author-X-Name-First: Fah Choy 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chia 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Author-Name: Goran Runeson 
Author-X-Name-First: Goran 
Author-X-Name-Last: Runeson 
Author-Name: Adrian Bridge 
Author-X-Name-First: Adrian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bridge 
Title: Economic development and construction productivity in Malaysia 
Abstract:
				 The productivity of the construction
 industry has a significant effect on national economic growth. Gains from
 higher construction productivity flow through the economy, as all
 industries rely on construction to some extent as part of their business
 investment. Contractions and expansions of economic activity are common
 phenomena in an economy. Three construction cycles occurred between the
 years 1970 and 2011 in Malaysia. The relationships between construction
 productivity and economic development are examined by the partial
 correlation method to establish the underlying factors driving the change
 in construction productivity. Construction productivity is statistically
 significantly correlated with gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in a
 positive direction for the 1985-98 and 1998-2009 cycles, but not the
 1970-85 cycle. Fluctuations in construction activities and the influx of
 foreign workers underlie the changes of construction productivity in the
 1985-98 cycle. There was less fluctuation in construction activities in
 the 1998-2009 cycle, with changes being mainly due to the fiscal
 stimulation policies of the government in attempting to stabilize the
 economy. The intensive construction of mega-projects resulted in resource
 constraints and cost pressures during the 1980s and 1990s. A better
 management of the 'boom-bust' nature of the construction business cycle is
 required to maintain the capability and capacity of the industry.	    
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 874-887 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.938086 
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Author-Name: Eric Shiu 
Author-X-Name-First: Eric 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shiu 
Author-Name: Zhizhong Jiang 
Author-X-Name-First: Zhizhong 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jiang 
Author-Name: Ghasem Zaefarian 
Author-X-Name-First: Ghasem 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zaefarian 
Title: Antecedents of behavioural commitment in inter-organizational relationships: a field study of the UK construction industry 
Abstract:
				 Commitment is vital in
 inter-organizational relationships. It is important to understand what
 drives commitment which then affects the relationship between
 organizations. Commitment is a multidimensional construct and its
 dimensions can be broadly categorized into attitudinal and behavioural
 perspectives. In conventional practice, commitment researchers have tended
 to focus on the attitudinal perspective, while the behavioural perspective
 is largely ignored. In an attempt to buck that conventional trend
 commitment research is proposed along the unconventional but widely
 accepted as important behavioural perspective, building up a more complete
 understanding of the importance of behavioural commitment, as well as
 developing and validating a theoretical model that depicts precisely the
 relationship between behavioural commitment and its key driving factors.
 Accordingly a large-scale questionnaire survey has been conducted in the
 UK construction industry and 636 responses were collected. Structural
 equation modelling was then used to test the theoretical model. Results
 validate trust, reliance and dependence as the major antecedents of
 behavioural commitment. A new direction in commitment research adds new
 findings to the current body of commitment literature. 		  
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 888-903 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.915335 
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Author-Name: Timothy M. Rose 
Author-X-Name-First: Timothy M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rose 
Author-Name: Karen Manley 
Author-X-Name-First: Karen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Manley 
Title: Revisiting the adoption of innovative products on Australian road infrastructure projects 
Abstract:
				 Construction product innovation can exert
 a positive influence on project and industry performance. However,
 guidance is scarce on product innovation diffusion for road
 infrastructure, in contrast to the large body of literature on the
 manufacturing industry. A conceptual framework is proposed to understand
 these processes. Advice is given to managers based on the framework and a
 large quantitative survey. The framework focuses on contextual
 characteristics that influence the decision to adopt new-to-industry
 product innovation, as part of a diffusion process. Case study data are
 interpreted within the revised framework to test its value and
 disaggregate the broad obstacles to innovation. A large quantitative
 survey was then conducted to rank the relative importance of the obstacles
 constraining the adoption of innovative products on road construction
 projects. The three most important obstacles were found to be: (1)
 overemphasis on up-front project costs during tender stage; (2)
 disagreement over who carries the risk of new product failure; and (3)
 adversarial contract relations. The results suggest refinements to the
 conceptual framework to make it a more powerful tool for categorizing and
 analysing construction innovation obstacles. Results also suggest
 well-resourced repeat interactions within complementary procurement and
 regulatory systems will enhance the project teams' ability to recognize
 and address innovation obstacles. Further, improved relationships are
 expected to decrease the need for an overly conservative approach to
 product approval and prescriptive specifications.			 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 904-917 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.938670 
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Author-Name: Helen Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Author-Name: Payam Pirzadeh 
Author-X-Name-First: Payam 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pirzadeh 
Author-Name: Nick Blismas 
Author-X-Name-First: Nick 
Author-X-Name-Last: Blismas 
Author-Name: Ron Wakefield 
Author-X-Name-First: Ron 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wakefield 
Author-Name: Brian Kleiner 
Author-X-Name-First: Brian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kleiner 
Title: Exploring the link between early constructor involvement in project decision-making and the efficacy of health and safety risk control 
Abstract:
				 The position of the constructor in
 communication networks, including those before the commencement of
 construction, is likely related to the quality of work health and safety
 (WHS) outcomes realized. In order to examine the extent of this
 relationship, 23 cases were drawn from 10 participating construction
 projects in Australia and New Zealand. Social network analysis was used to
 mathematically and graphically model information exchanges in 13 of these
 cases. For each case, the quality of WHS risk control outcomes was
 measured. This measurement was based on an established 'hierarchy of
 control' in which risk controls are classified in descending order of
 effectiveness from the elimination of a hazard (the most effective) to the
 reliance on personal protective equipment (the least effective). Social
 network metrics were calculated reflecting: (1) the ratio of actual links
 among parties in the project network relative to the maximum number of
 links possible (network density); and (2) the extent to which the
 constructor communicated with other parties in pre-project planning and
 design stages (the constructors' degree centrality). Network metrics were
 compared for cases in which the risk control scores were higher and lower
 than average. The results showed a significant difference in constructors'
 pre-construction degree centrality for cases with high and low risk
 control scores. The results provide preliminary evidence as to the
 potential WHS benefits of ensuring that constructors' knowledge about
 construction methods, materials, WHS risks and means of risk control, are
 integrated into pre-construction decision-making.		      
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 918-931 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.911931 
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Author-Name: Amin Akhavan Tabassi 
Author-X-Name-First: Amin Akhavan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tabassi 
Author-Name: Mahyuddin Ramli 
Author-X-Name-First: Mahyuddin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ramli 
Author-Name: Kamand M. Roufechaei 
Author-X-Name-First: Kamand M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Roufechaei 
Author-Name: Arash Akhavan Tabasi 
Author-X-Name-First: Arash Akhavan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tabasi 
Title: Team development and performance in construction design teams: an assessment of a hierarchical model with mediating effect of compensation 
Abstract:
				 A high-performance construction workplace
 invests in its human resources and facilitates their technical and
 innovation skills through team development. Though team development has
 been explored in many studies, to date, little research has disentangled
 how team development and compensation methods enhance team performance in
 construction companies. Accordingly, team development as a hierarchical,
 reflective construct, incorporating six associated components was extended
 and the variables of the model in a nomological network analysed using
 partial least squares (PLS). As a result, with the help of PLS path
 modelling, a hierarchical team development construct with the mediating
 effects of compensation on the relationship between team development and
 team performance was developed. The research analysis was completed on a
 sample population of 128 construction design teams and the results lead to
 the development of a model that shows team development has a significant
 direct and indirect impact on team performance. The results also confirm
 the mediating role of group compensation on the relationship between team
 development and team performance. In general, it is suggested that the
 design teams achieved better performance when the leaders adapted team
 compensation methods consistent with the team development practices.	    
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 932-949 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.935739 
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Author-Name: Steven Male 
Author-X-Name-First: Steven 
Author-X-Name-Last: Male 
Title: Professional Services Agreements 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 950-952 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.933853 
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Author-Name: Yukiko Konno 
Author-X-Name-First: Yukiko 
Author-X-Name-Last: Konno 
Title: Japanese competitive bid entry qualifications: an examination of public works 
Abstract:
 This study summarises the independent competitive bid entry qualifications
 examination of public works in Japan. Contractors who wish to undertake
 public works must be scored by a nationwide standardised objective
 examination called <italic>Keiei Jikou Sinsa</italic> or
 <italic>Keisin</italic> in Japanese. They must be graded on the basis of
 the score of not only the objective examination but also an independent
 assessment by the orderers. This study explains the calculation of
 <italic>Keisin</italic> using a virtual contractor. This study also
 discusses the effectiveness of <italic>Keisin</italic> and the efficiency
 of the grading system. <italic>Keisin</italic> is used not only for bid
 entry qualifications in public works, but also to evaluate construction
 companies by the orderers of private works and financial institutions.
 Additionally, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
 uses <italic>Keisin</italic> to promote subscription to social insurance
 and thus contribute to improve workers' lifelong protection. The Japanese
 grading system in public bids underpins competitive bidding among firms of
 similar scale and capability, while providing opportunities for SMEs in
 every industry class to obtain construction contracts as prime
 contractors.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 957-967 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.948465 
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Author-Name: Weisheng Lu 
Author-X-Name-First: Weisheng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lu 
Title: Reliability of <italic>Engineering News-Record</italic> international construction data 
Abstract:
 Since the late 1970s, the <italic>Engineering News-Record</italic>
 (<italic>ENR</italic>) has produced annual lists ranking firms involved in
 development of the built environment on the basis of their international
 revenues. <italic>ENR</italic> lists, such as the Top 225 International
 Contractors and the Top 200 International Design Firms, have become
 popular datasets for international construction research. Nonetheless,
 given that the <italic>ENR</italic> data are self-reported, reviewers for
 journals and research funding bodies frequently question the reliability
 of the data. The aim of this research is to ascertain the extent to which
 the self-report <italic>ENR</italic> data can be considered reliable for
 international construction research. Inter-data reliability tests
 conducted to measure the levels of resemblance between the
 <italic>ENR</italic> data and annual report data of 51 sample companies
 found that, contrary to the prevalent view that companies reporting to the
 <italic>ENR</italic> tend to inflate their revenues, there are no
 systematic errors in the <italic>ENR</italic> data. Although slight
 discrepancies were found, <italic>ENR</italic> data can be confidently
 used for international construction research. Journal reviewers and
 editors should be more open to <italic>ENR</italic> international
 construction data, rather than taking the default position that the data
 are inherently and seriously problematic and thus automatically dismissing
 those studies that use such data.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 968-982 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.919403 
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Author-Name: Jaewhan Kim 
Author-X-Name-First: Jaewhan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kim 
Author-Name: Peter Philips 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Philips 
Title: Remuneration and absenteeism on a large construction site 
Abstract:
 While scholarly consensus is that construction absenteeism is a serious
 and widespread problem, aggregate US and Canadian data show construction
 absenteeism rates substantially below cross-industry averages. While
 construction absenteeism research focuses on workplace culture and norms,
 contractors continue to manage absenteeism primarily as an individual
 problem. While remuneration and labour market conditions are generally
 acknowledged to influence construction absenteeism, little research has
 focused on these factors. High labour turnover in construction resolves
 the first two conundrums. Adapting to higher labour turnover by limiting
 investment in firm-specific human capital, contractors are quicker to fire
 absent workers reducing construction's measured absentee rates. Higher
 labour turnover also constrains contractors' ability to shape workplace
 culture while facilitating the individual treatment of absentee workers.
 The construction absentee literature's methodological focus on workplace
 surveys explains the absence of research on labour market conditioning of
 construction absenteeism. This case study using payroll data from a large,
 unionized US industrial construction site shows not only that absenteeism
 leads to discharge, but also, that absenteeism is a precursor of both
 quits and discharges for reasons other than absenteeism. Furthermore, a 1
 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate reduced the probability
 that a worker would be fired for absenteeism by 48%; a $100 increase in
 weekly overtime pay reduced a worker's probability of being fired for
 absenteeism by 27% and a $100 increase in per diem or travel pay reduced a
 worker's probability of being fired for absenteeism by 75%.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 983-999 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.944550 
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Author-Name: Alex Albert 
Author-X-Name-First: Alex 
Author-X-Name-Last: Albert 
Author-Name: Matthew R. Hallowell 
Author-X-Name-First: Matthew R. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hallowell 
Author-Name: Brian M. Kleiner 
Author-X-Name-First: Brian M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kleiner 
Title: Experimental field testing of a real-time construction hazard identification and transmission technique 
Abstract:
 Hazard identification and communication are integral to most construction
 methods, and every construction safety management activity. Unfortunately,
 in practice, significant hazards are often not recognized and communicated
 leading to sub-optimal hazard awareness at the crew level. To bridge this
 gap in performance, we conducted a two-year intensive research project
 focused on developing a strategy that increases the proportion of hazards
 identified, communicated, and managed. Specifically, we designed a hazard
 identification and transmission (HIT) board that is used in conjunction
 with energy-based retrieval mnemonics and facilitates identifying and
 communicating hazards during both the planning and the execution phases.
 The strength of this strategy lies in the fact that workers are able to
 detect and communicate hazards in real time using energy-source mnemonic
 cues, which significantly reduces cognitive demand. Following development,
 we conducted immersive field studies to evaluate the impact of the devised
 strategy on two projects in the United States. Data from six crews were
 gathered using the rigorous multiple baseline testing experimental
 approach and analysis was conducted using interrupted time-series
 regression models. The results indicate that the crews were able to
 recognize and communicate only an average of 54% of hazards in the
 baseline phase, but were able to recognize and communicate 77% during the
 planning phase after using the intervention. An additional 6% of hazards
 were identified and communicated in the execution phase. This represents
 the first known formal effort to evaluate a real-time hazard
 identification and communication strategy for the construction industry.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1000-1016 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.929721 
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Author-Name: Yukiko Konno 
Author-X-Name-First: Yukiko 
Author-X-Name-Last: Konno 
Title: Default or exit? Empirical study on SMEs in the Japanese construction industry 
Abstract:
 The market size of Japan's construction industry is decreasing. Preventing
 several major contractors from controlling the bidding of public works
 projects requires a certain number of other participants to be involved.
 Therefore, analysing the factors that affect the defaults or exits of
 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can effectively contribute to
 the stable supply of public services and the fair competition of bids.
 This research examines the factors affecting the defaults and exits of
 prime contractors in the public works of SMEs in the Japanese construction
 industry. Using construction company evaluation (<italic>Keiei Jikou
 Sinsa</italic> or <italic>Keisin</italic>) data in Japan as a basis, the
 factors are analysed using the multinomial logit model. Some
 <italic>Keisin</italic> scores and financial and non-financial performance
 indicators significantly affect defaults and exits, but the influence of
 each variable between them differs. In particular, the findings where
 non-financial performance indicators are able to predict defaults and
 exits are unique. Consequently, if the data from SMEs are obtained, then
 the analytical method employed in this study is useful for predicting
 future exits and defaults.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1017-1029 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.927068 
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Author-Name: Le Ma 
Author-X-Name-First: Le 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ma 
Author-Name: Chunlu Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Chunlu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Title: Did the late-2000s financial crisis influence construction labour productivity? 
Abstract:
 The late-2000s global financial crisis has wrought dramatic impacts on the
 construction industry. However, the issue of whether the crisis influenced
 the behaviours of the construction industry has not been addressed yet.
 This research presents an econometric approach to investigating the
 effects of the recent global financial crisis on construction labour
 productivity. By employing the error correction model and panel regression
 methods, the direct and indirect effects of the financial crisis on the
 changes in Australian construction labour productivity are explored at
 national and state levels. Neither the direct nor the indirect effects
 appear statistically significant. The results indicate that the direct
 effect of the financial crisis drives up construction labour productivity
 at the national level, while the indirect effect diminishes productivity.
 The effects of the financial crisis on the state construction labour
 productivity vary from state to state. The financial crisis influenced
 construction labour productivity directly and significantly in the
 northern and eastern regions, while the direct effects appear not
 significant in the other states and territories. The indirect effects of
 the financial crisis on productivity are statistically significant in
 three regions: the Australian Capital Territory, the Northern Territory
 and Western Australia. By comparison, the model with the financial effects
 fails to provide more accurate simulating results. As such, this research
 concludes that the influence of the late-2000s financial crisis on
 Australian national and state construction labour productivity is limited.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1030-1047 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.944927 
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Author-Name: Robert Lundkvist 
Author-X-Name-First: Robert 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lundkvist 
Author-Name: John Henrik Meiling 
Author-X-Name-First: John Henrik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Meiling 
Author-Name: Marcus Sandberg 
Author-X-Name-First: Marcus 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sandberg 
Title: A proactive plan-do-check-act approach to defect management based on a Swedish construction project 
Abstract:
 In order to continuously improve quality and avoid reoccurrence of
 defects, defect management (DM) in construction needs to take a more
 proactive approach. The classification of construction information is
 important for the efficient exchange and integration of data between the
 many roles and phases of construction and facility management, but it also
 provides a framework for standardization, which in turn is paramount for
 improvement. In order to better understand how defects can be managed
 proactively we conducted a case study on inspection practices at a large
 construction project in Sweden, using observation and analysis of
 inspection reports. We identified opportunities and obstacles in the
 classification of defect data. The project's defect descriptions were
 often ambiguous and the records lacked important contextual information.
 We believe that this was because current practice is not designed with
 proactivity in mind, and there are only regulatory requirements on the
 data, making classification difficult. In addition, by viewing the
 project's practices through the lenses of continuous improvement and
 plan-do-check-act theory to identify missing or inadequate steps, we
 propose a framework for a proactive version of the current defect
 management process that could potentially help to prioritize improvement
 work and reduce the incidence of defects.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1051-1065 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 11 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.966733 
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Author-Name: Peter Moore 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Moore 
Author-Name: Martin Loosemore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Title: Burnout of undergraduate construction management students in Australia 
Abstract:
 Burnout has been identified as a serious problem for the Australian
 construction industry, having negative effects at both individual and the
 organizational levels. While there is accumulating research into the
 causes and consequences of burnout for professionals working in the
 construction industry, we have little understanding of construction
 students' susceptibility to burnout. This is despite constantly increasing
 pressures to self-fund their studies and balance the extra demands of
 study, on top of work-life demands. Using the Maslach Burnout Inventory -
 Student Survey (MBI-SS), a survey of 369 construction management students
 from across eight Australian universities shows that Australian students
 suffer from considerably higher levels of burnout than comparative
 professional samples. Levels of burnout showed a relationship with both
 their time spent at work and their overall satisfaction with study and
 work life, raising important issues for both educators and employers. It
 was also found that academic study may not be the primary life domain of
 many of these students and that theoretically, the notion of
 work-life-study balance may be a more appropriate way, than traditional
 concepts of work-life balance, to conceptualize the challenges faced by
 these students.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1066-1077 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 11 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.966734 
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Author-Name: Li-Ying Cheng 
Author-X-Name-First: Li-Ying 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheng 
Author-Name: De-Cheng Wen 
Author-X-Name-First: De-Cheng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wen 
Author-Name: Hong-Chang Jiang 
Author-X-Name-First: Hong-Chang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jiang 
Title: The performance excellence model in construction enterprises: an application study with modelling and analysis 
Abstract:
 The key factors of successful application of the performance excellence
 model (PEM) in construction enterprises are explored from the angle of
 internal and external collaboration. A systematic review is employed to
 define the foundation of the PEM and to examine which part of the PEM can
 be problematic when it is applied in construction. Next, according to the
 research paradigm of grounded theory, TS Group is taken as a
 representative case to analyse the specific application of the PEM.
 Encoding and analysing the interview data enable the process and results
 chain for PEM implementation to be refined. With the help of a canonical
 model, the logical relationships among phenomenon, action strategy, and
 control results are displayed. Finally, the optimal operational framework
 for each key factor is designed to reveal their corresponding causal
 conditions, context and effect mechanism.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1078-1092 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 11 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.956131 
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Author-Name: Martin L�wstedt 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: L�wstedt 
Author-Name: Christine R�is�nen 
Author-X-Name-First: Christine 
Author-X-Name-Last: R�is�nen 
Title: Social identity in construction: enactments and outcomes 
Abstract:
 A social identity lens and theories of self-reinforcement are used to
 explore identity work and processes of identification at the micro-level
 in a large construction company. Rich data from a qualitative case study
 show that a strong collective identification is self-defining for the vast
 majority of managers in the organization, regardless of their role and
 function. This collective identification revolved around the trade of
 'being a construction worker', associated with the traits of being
 practically oriented and of having a long professional background in
 construction. This collective identification seems to reinforce itself by
 a combination of pulling and pushing movements and/or 'being blind'
 vis-�-vis those that stand outside its self-defining core, content, and
 behaviours. The results of the study suggest that self-defining at the
 individual and group levels has implications for organizational
 performance and outcomes. It is also suggested that the use of a social
 identity lens can help increase understanding of interpersonal relations,
 collaboration, and change initiatives in the construction industry.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1093-1105 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 11 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.956132 
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Author-Name: Paul Anthony Bowen 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul Anthony 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bowen 
Author-Name: Rajen Govender 
Author-X-Name-First: Rajen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Govender 
Author-Name: Peter J. Edwards 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Edwards 
Author-Name: Keith Cattell 
Author-X-Name-First: Keith 
Author-X-Name-Last: Cattell 
Title: An integrated model of HIV/AIDS testing behaviour in the construction industry 
Abstract:
 The South African construction industry is one of the economic sectors
 most adversely affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Prevalence rates exceed
 those of most other sectors. Little is known about the antibody testing
 behaviour of construction workers, and the determinants thereof. A
 field-administered questionnaire survey, using an item catalogue based on
 similar surveys, gathered data from 512 site-based construction employees
 in the Western Cape, South Africa. An integrated hypothesized conceptual
 model of testing behaviour, derived from the literature, was proposed as a
 starting point for data analysis. This model comprising demographic
 factors, lifestyle risk and condom use, alcohol consumption, drug use,
 knowledge about HIV/AIDS, prejudice towards HIV+ persons, and attitudinal
 fear of being tested, was used to explain testing behaviour. Bivariate
 analysis, regression modelling, and structural equation modelling were
 then used to test the conceptual model. A revised model was proposed. The
 findings indicate that: (1) employment type, alcohol consumption, drug
 use, and HIV/AIDS knowledge are the terminal predictors of testing
 behaviour; (2) knowledge about the disease is determined by education
 level and ethnicity; (3) age, gender, ethnicity and education behave as
 significant predictors of alcohol consumption; (4) drug use is predicted
 by employment type, education and alcohol consumption (marginally); and
 (5) the interrelationship between knowledge, prejudice, and fear of being
 tested is nuanced and complex. In strategies for positively influencing
 employee testing behaviour, employers should first ensure that effective
 communication is established with workers in all employment categories.
 Interventions relating to alcohol consumption and drug use by employees
 need particular attention. Existing peer educator training, and awareness
 campaign media, should be particularly sensitive to ethnic and cultural
 values that are likely to influence HIV/AIDS testing behaviour.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1106-1129 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 11 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.958509 
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Author-Name: Dubem Ikediashi 
Author-X-Name-First: Dubem 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ikediashi 
Author-Name: Ikemefuna Mbamali 
Author-X-Name-First: Ikemefuna 
Author-X-Name-Last: Mbamali 
Title: Modelling the impact of outsourcing decisions on facilities management service-level performance: a case of Nigeria's public hospitals 
Abstract:
 The evolving trends within the facilities management (FM) domain over the
 past decades mean that it is becoming increasingly complex while the
 interrelationship between FM services provision and the decision to
 outsource has added more pressure to the issue of strategic decision
 management in FM. Using data from Nigeria's public hospitals, a developed
 conceptual model is tested in an attempt to understand the underlying
 attributes of outsourcing decisions and their links to FM services
 performance. The hypothesized model employs structural equation modelling
 (SEM) methodology to examine the relationships between five latent
 constructs of the outsourcing decision and their relative impact on FM
 services performance. Findings reveal that quality consideration is one of
 the most significant drivers impacting on service performance of FM
 services in hospitals. What is surprising, however, is the rejection of
 the proposition that strategy-related factors impact on service-level
 performance while social factors do not have a significant impact on
 service-level performance. It is hoped that these findings will contribute
 to the current methodological literature on the use of SEM for analysing
 complex interactions within the FM industry domain while they will avail
 practitioners of the key components of the outsourcing decision that are
 having the most significant impact on service performance.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1130-1147 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 11 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.961497 
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Author-X-Name-First: Miros&#x142;aw J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skibniewski 
Title: Mobile and Pervasive Computing in Construction 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1148-1150 
Issue: 11 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 11 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.949810 
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Author-Name: Peter Demian 
Author-X-Name-First: Peter 
Author-X-Name-Last: Demian 
Author-Name: David Walters 
Author-X-Name-First: David 
Author-X-Name-Last: Walters 
Title: The advantages of information management through building information modelling 
Abstract:
 As building information modelling (BIM) is positioned by governments and
 construction professionals as a solution to the problems in the
 construction industry, research is needed into the benefits BIM actually
 confers. The focus here is on the effectiveness of BIM as a medium for
 communicating information within a construction team. A case study of an
 offsite precast concrete fabrication facility was conducted. At the time
 of the study, the facility was supplying precast units for four public
 sector projects, and using four information management systems: e-mail, a
 construction project extranet tool, an Enterprise Resource Planning system
 and a new BIM-based system. The flow of information through the four media
 was measured and visualized as the projects progressed. This quantitative
 measurement of information flow was combined with qualitative data from
 interviews with facility staff. It was found that the introduction of the
 BIM-based system diverted information flow through the building model and
 away from the extranet system. The use of e-mail was largely unaffected.
 BIM allowed considerably more accurate, on-time and appropriate exchange
 of information. It is concluded it is possible to quantify some of the
 benefits of BIM to information management. This research paves the way for
 future research into the management of more construction project
 information linked more closely to building models.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1153-1165 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.777754 
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Author-X-Name-First: Pia 
Author-X-Name-Last: Storvang 
Author-Name: Ann H�jbjerg Clarke 
Author-X-Name-First: Ann H�jbjerg 
Author-X-Name-Last: Clarke 
Title: How to create a space for stakeholders' involvement in construction 
Abstract:
 The aim is to investigate how stakeholders can participate in the early
 phases of construction projects and how relevant insights can be gathered
 from stakeholders with very different backgrounds and interests. To gain
 these insights, it is important to understand how a space can be created
 to facilitate communication between professionals and stakeholders. The
 research draws on the literature of design and user-driven innovation in
 order to get a richer understanding of stakeholders' involvement in
 construction. The method applied is research based on three stakeholder
 workshops, interviews and observations from a single case study. The
 findings provide valuable information on six aspects of who the
 stakeholders are in construction, what these stakeholders can do in
 construction when involved, how to involve these stakeholders in a
 construction project, how a space can be staged and facilitated for the
 meeting of stakeholders, and what kind of information can be collected
 from the stakeholders to influence the development process. The findings
 show how creating and facilitating a workshop as a socio-technical space
 across boundaries can overcome barriers and improve stakeholders'
 involvement and thus provide better insights into their needs, values and
 concerns.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1166-1182 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.966732 
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Author-Name: Sarel Lavy 
Author-X-Name-First: Sarel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lavy 
Author-Name: John A. Garcia 
Author-X-Name-First: John A. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Garcia 
Author-Name: Phil Scinto 
Author-X-Name-First: Phil 
Author-X-Name-Last: Scinto 
Author-Name: Manish K. Dixit 
Author-X-Name-First: Manish K. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dixit 
Title: Key performance indicators for facility performance assessment: simulation of core indicators 
Abstract:
 Assessing a facility's performance is important for measuring its
 contribution towards organizational goals. Among many approaches to
 performance assessment is the holistic key performance indicator (KPI)
 approach. However, there are numerous KPIs available, and the chosen KPI
 needs to be relevant to facility goals and must be calculated, analysed
 and evaluated to allow for the future state of the facility to be
 acceptable at the lowest cost. The value of several key descriptive
 analytics in facility performance assessment may be enhanced through the
 use of simulation. Simulation transforms the descriptive analytics into
 predictive and prescriptive analytics by allowing for the robust
 assessment of plans and future outcomes through the creation of multiple
 scenarios, in this case, for an education facility. The simulation
 approach quantifies the interrelationship and interdependence of KPIs, and
 is potentially effective in analysing how maintenance expenditures can be
 optimized to maintain a desired level of Condition Index as demonstrated
 by several simulation scenarios.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1183-1204 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.970208 
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Author-Name: Heng Jiang 
Author-X-Name-First: Heng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jiang 
Author-Name: Chunlu Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Chunlu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Title: A panel vector error correction approach to forecasting demand in regional construction markets 
Abstract:
 Reliable forecasting as to the level of aggregate demand for construction
 is of vital importance to developers, builders and policymakers. Previous
 construction demand forecasting studies mainly focused on temporal
 estimating using national aggregate data. The construction market can be
 better represented by a group of interconnected regions or local markets
 rather than a national aggregate, and yet regional forecasting techniques
 have rarely been applied. Furthermore, limited research has applied
 regional variations in construction markets to construction demand
 modelling and forecasting. A new comprehensive method is used, a panel
 vector error correction approach, to forecast regional construction demand
 using Australia's state-level data. The links between regional
 construction demand and general economic indicators are investigated by
 panel cointegration and causality analysis. The empirical results suggest
 that both long-run and causal links are found between regional
 construction demand and construction price, state income, population,
 unemployment rates and interest rates. The panel vector error correction
 model can provide reliable and robust forecasting with less than 10% of
 the mean absolute percentage error for a medium-term trend of regional
 construction demand and outperforms the conventional forecasting models
 (panel multiple regression and time series multiple regression model). The
 key macroeconomic factors of construction demand variations across regions
 in Australia are also presented. The findings and robust econometric
 techniques used are valuable to construction economists in examining
 future construction markets at a regional level.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1205-1221 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.977800 
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Author-Name: Nader Naderpajouh 
Author-X-Name-First: Nader 
Author-X-Name-Last: Naderpajouh 
Author-Name: Makarand Hastak 
Author-X-Name-First: Makarand 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hastak 
Title: Quantitative analysis of policies for governance of emergent dynamics in complex construction projects 
Abstract:
 The complexity trend of construction projects is increasing, not only
 technologically but on several other fronts, such as the institutional
 diversity of the actors and the coupling of their interactions. As a
 result of this increase in complexity, projects frequently face the
 dynamics attributed to emerging actors, coalitions, contextual properties,
 or synergies. Reflecting this trend within the project governance
 framework provides a better understanding of the emergent risks that arise
 in the form of conflicts, project renegotiations, extreme modifications,
 or write-offs from projects. The aim of this study is to propose
 interactional analysis (IA) as a quantitative risk assessment (QRA)
 methodology to analyse and govern the emergent risks associated with the
 interactions in a system of systems (SoS), such as complex construction
 projects. Therefore, interactions are framed as the coupling of actors,
 and their associated emergent dynamics are quantified based on the
 equilibria of the interaction. Risk mitigation policies are then developed
 and analysed based on the associated interactional elements and
 mathematical functions. Policymakers can apply the methodology to develop
 policies and gauge their effectiveness in governance of the emergent
 dynamics within interactional contexts to overcome the challenges
 associated with infrastructure development.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 1222-1237 
Issue: 12 
Volume: 32 
Year: 2014 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.980835 
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Author-Name: Jenni Korpela 
Author-X-Name-First: Jenni 
Author-X-Name-Last: Korpela 
Author-Name: Reijo Miettinen 
Author-X-Name-First: Reijo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Miettinen 
Author-Name: Teppo Salmikivi 
Author-X-Name-First: Teppo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Salmikivi 
Author-Name: Jaana Ihalainen 
Author-X-Name-First: Jaana 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ihalainen 
Title: The challenges and potentials of utilizing building information modelling in facility management: the case of the Center for Properties and Facilities of the University of Helsinki 
Abstract:
 Despite the promise of using building information modelling (BIM) during
 the whole life cycle of a building, there are only few studies of the
 actual uses of BIM and other information systems in facility management.
 We contribute to the discussion by analysing the Center for Properties and
 Facilities of the University of Helsinki. We ask (1) what kind of
 information tools for facility management the maintenance personnel use;
 (2) how the design data was handed over in the University's central
 library project; and (3) how designers and facility managers find the
 possibilities of integrating BIM models and maintenance information
 systems. In the library project, the data was handed over and archived for
 potential later use. The information for the maintenance manual, however,
 was collected separately by an outside consultant. The designers thought
 that models should be simplified to meet the needs of the maintenance. The
 representatives of the Center did not see that uses of BIM models would
 provide a significant added value in relation to the potential provided by
 the maintenance information systems already in use. They found as a
 possible next step the transfer of some information from BIM models to
 their facility management and maintenance systems. A partial, stepwise
 integration of the systems seems to be a realistic way forward.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 3-17 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1016540 
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Author-Name: Helen Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Author-Name: Michelle Turner 
Author-X-Name-First: Michelle 
Author-X-Name-Last: Turner 
Title: Improving the health of male, blue collar construction workers: a social ecological perspective 
Abstract:
 Construction workers are a high risk group for poor health and
 occupational disability. A participatory action research (PAR) project was
 undertaken at construction sites in Queensland, Australia. Using the PAR
 framework, a needs-based health promotion planning model was implemented.
 Health promotion measures were designed to address the 'SNAPO' health risk
 factors (i.e. smoking, nutrition, alcohol consumption, insufficient
 physical exercise and overweight/obesity). At the largest site
 participating in the research, preliminary health assessments revealed
 levels of physical health that were comparable with those of the general
 Australian population. The construction workers' mental health was poorer
 than that of the general Australian population. A consultation workshop
 with a representative group of workers at the site identified healthy
 eating, smoking cessation and physical exercise as priority areas for
 intervention. Several health promotion measures addressing these issues
 were implemented, including a quit smoking programme, a 'healthy options'
 menu in the site canteen, healthy eating and cooking workshops and onsite
 yoga and stretching sessions. A subset of workers at the site reported
 their health behaviour in weekly 'logs'. The log data revealed
 fluctuations in health behaviour over a 14-week period. Evaluation
 interviews and a focus group revealed environmental impediments to the
 adoption of healthy lifestyle behaviours. Workers identified the need to
 provide a work environment that is supportive of healthy behaviour as
 critical to the effectiveness of specific health promotion measures.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 18-34 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.997259 
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Author-X-Name-First: Yi 
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Author-Name: Gunnar Lucko 
Author-X-Name-First: Gunnar 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lucko 
Title: Synthetic cash flow model with singularity functions for unbalanced bidding scenarios 
Abstract:
 Construction contractors may utilize unbalanced markup bidding strategies,
 e.g. front-loading, to seek more beneficial cash flows, or even protect
 their target profits. A difference between ethical and unethical
 unbalanced bidding is whether the bid has been mathematically or even
 materially modified: the former may be allowable, but the latter should be
 rejected, as it fails to cover even the cost of later activities.
 Unbalanced bidding adds to the complexity of cash flow models and requires
 a new model that can calculate different scenarios accurately and
 efficiently. Basic new theory is explored for unbalanced bidding in cash
 flow models by employing the range-based class of singularity functions.
 First, a new synthetic balanced cash flow model that can accurately
 consider the time value of money (TVM) and retainage is derived to serve
 as the foundation; second, various unbalanced markup functions including
 two-phase, linear, and non-linear types are defined both cumulatively and
 non-cumulatively; third, the performance of the extended synthetic cash
 flow model for unbalanced bidding is investigated mathematically.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 35-54 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1012527 
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Author-Name: Rafael Sacks 
Author-X-Name-First: Rafael 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sacks 
Author-Name: Jennifer Whyte 
Author-X-Name-First: Jennifer 
Author-X-Name-Last: Whyte 
Author-Name: Dana Swissa 
Author-X-Name-First: Dana 
Author-X-Name-Last: Swissa 
Author-Name: Gabriel Raviv 
Author-X-Name-First: Gabriel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Raviv 
Author-Name: Wei Zhou 
Author-X-Name-First: Wei 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhou 
Author-Name: Aviad Shapira 
Author-X-Name-First: Aviad 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shapira 
Title: Safety by design: dialogues between designers and builders using virtual reality 
Abstract:
 Designers can contribute to enhancing the safety of construction work by
 considering how their decisions impact on both the physical environment in
 which construction workers operate and the means and methods they use. To
 do so, however, designers require knowledge about safety hazards on site
 and the opportunity to examine their designs early in projects. Through a
 set of studies virtual reality tools were used to examine the potential
 for collaborative dialogue between designers and builders to provide a
 forum for learning and proactive change of a design to make a project
 safer to build. In the tests, participants viewed proposed designs using
 virtual reality to examine various alternative design and construction
 scenarios. The study shows that consultation and dialogue with an
 experienced construction professional are highly beneficial for designers
 to appreciate the implications of designs on safety, and that designers
 are more willing to adapt design details than to change aesthetic aspects
 of their designs.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 55-72 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1029504 
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Author-Name: Helen Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Author-Name: Rita Peihua Zhang 
Author-X-Name-First: Rita 
Author-X-Name-Last: Peihua Zhang 
Author-Name: Nick Blismas 
Author-X-Name-First: Nick 
Author-X-Name-Last: Blismas 
Author-Name: Ron Wakefield 
Author-X-Name-First: Ron 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wakefield 
Author-Name: Brian Kleiner 
Author-X-Name-First: Brian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kleiner 
Title: Are we on the same page? Exploring construction professionals' mental models of occupational health and safety 
Abstract:
 Photographic Q-methodology was used to explore construction professionals'
 mental models of occupational health and safety (OHS). Sixty Australian
 construction professionals participated in the research, including 15
 architects, 15 engineers, 15 constructors and 15 OHS professionals.
 Participants were asked to sort photographs depicting different building
 systems into a grid based upon their judgement of the likelihood of
 accidental injury resulting from the construction of each of the building
 systems depicted. Responses ranged from Rare (-2) to Almost certain (+2).
 Sorting patterns relating to eight photographs of different fa �ade
 systems were analysed using Q factor analysis. Three distinct sorting
 pattern types were identified in the data, representing clusters of
 participants whose sorting patterns were similar. These sorting pattern
 types cut across occupational/professional groups. Interpretation of the
 factors revealed substantial differences between the OHS judgements made
 by participants in the three clusters. Qualitative explanatory information
 revealed participants in the three clusters used different attributes when
 considering the likelihood of accidental injury. These attributes shaped
 their sorting patterns. The results suggest shared mental models (SMMs)
 are unlikely to exist in construction project teams, as each individual
 uses their own frame of reference to understand OHS. Opportunities exist
 to understand these different frames of reference and create more
 consistent team mental models of OHS. However, incorporating a diversity
 of viewpoints into project decision-making is recommended in order to
 produce effective decision-making in the choice or specification of
 building systems.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 73-84 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1016541 
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Author-X-Name-Last: Schaffhauser-Linzatti 
Title: People and Organizational Management in Construction 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 85-89 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2014.993411 
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Author-X-Name-First: Chen-Yu 
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Title: A festschrift for Graham Ive 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 91-105 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1039044 
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Author-Name: Graham M. Winch 
Author-X-Name-First: Graham M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Winch 
Title: Project organizing as a problem in information 
Abstract:
 One of the most influential perspectives in business and management has
 been the Carnegie School, represented by such luminaries as James March,
 Hebert Simon, Oliver Williamson and Zur Shapira. The perspective underpins
 much of contemporary organization theory and organizational economics. Yet
 there have only been limited attempts to apply it to the domain of
 construction economics and management. An important exception to this
 statement is the application of Williamson's transaction cost economics to
 the governance of inter-firm relations in construction, but the
 opportunity is presently being missed for a more thorough-going
 application. The aim, therefore, is to suggest what such an application
 might look like and why it might be useful in stimulating new lines of
 research enquiry. The principal tenets of the Carnegie School are
 examined, as well as the central role of uncertainty and bounded
 rationality in those tenets. The contributions to organization theory of
 the Carnegie School are drawn upon to conceptualize project organizing as
 a problem in information, and suggest a new perspective on the
 microfoundations for that theory.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 106-116 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1021703 
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Author-Name: G&Ouml;ran Runeson 
Author-X-Name-First: G&Ouml;ran 
Author-X-Name-Last: Runeson 
Author-Name: Gerard de Valence 
Author-X-Name-First: Gerard 
Author-X-Name-Last: de Valence 
Title: A critique of the methodology of building economics: trust the theories 
Abstract:
 Ive's most important contribution to good research was his promotion of
 existing theories and in particular, the use of the firm rather than the
 project, as the primary analytical unit. It is suggested that the current
 standard of research in building economics is poor, and that the failure
 to use existing theories shares a considerable responsibility for this
 problem. The predominance of poorly conceived and executed research has
 put us into a position where the conclusions of 80% of published research
 papers across the social sciences (which includes building economics)
 should probably be reversed because of poor methodology, research design
 and analysis. Peer review, rather than being one of the cornerstones of
 self-correcting science, is particularly problematic in building economics
 as it serves to isolate us from external monitoring. Replication, the
 second cornerstone of good science, has more or less disappeared from our
 journals as it's not considered prestigious. The end result is that there
 is no real quality control at the same time as quantity has become
 increasingly important for resource allocations and academic positions,
 seriously overextending the system for publications. The only way back to
 good research is to stop experimenting with fashionable but unsound
 methodologies and return to tried and tested theories and methodologies.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 117-125 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1028955 
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Author-Name: Gerard de Valence 
Author-X-Name-First: Gerard 
Author-X-Name-Last: de Valence 
Author-Name: Goran Runeson 
Author-X-Name-First: Goran 
Author-X-Name-Last: Runeson 
Title: Graham Ive and the methodology of construction economics 
Abstract:
 Graham Ive's central contribution to our methodological debate was his
 insistence on the firm as the analytical unit. Ive argues we should reject
 theories if the aspect of construction we are examining does not satisfy
 the assumptions of a particular theoretical model. We see this in his
 rejection of neoclassical economic theories in the two topics discussed in
 this paper: the adoption of innovations in construction; and microeconomic
 analysis as it relates to price determination in the market for
 construction. The former requires studying not just participants in the
 building process, but also participants in the innovation process, and the
 latter uses post-Keynesian pricing theory where prices are set according
 to mark-up procedures and vary with costs, but not directly with demand.
 This is in contrast to the general equilibrium, perfectly competitive
 price setting of neoclassical economics. Ive and his collaborators show a
 way towards better research in their emphasis on theory and the insistence
 that for construction economics the analytical units are the industry and
 the firm, not the project. Ive's concern is that the processes involved in
 organizing the production of buildings should be seen as a distinctive and
 defining element of our analysis of the industry.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 126-133 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1021702 
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Author-Name: Tullio Gregori 
Author-X-Name-First: Tullio 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gregori 
Author-Name: Roberto Pietroforte 
Author-X-Name-First: Roberto 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pietroforte 
Title: An input-output analysis of the construction sector in emerging markets 
Abstract:
 Construction is a major industry in fast growing countries and plays a
 leading role in the process of economic development. Using input-output
 tables, the performance of the construction sector in six emerging
 countries (Brazil, Russia, India, Indonesia, China and South Africa) is
 compared from 1995 to 2005. First, the construction performance in these
 developing economies, by using standard indicators based on value added,
 gross output, final demand and intermediate inputs, is investigated. Then,
 the similarity cosine index is introduced to assess structural change and
 differences in input expenditures between countries. This index is a
 useful tool for identifying input bundles that require a probing
 international comparison of construction performance.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 134-145 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1021704 
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Author-X-Name-First: John 
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Author-Name: Jim Meikle 
Author-X-Name-First: Jim 
Author-X-Name-Last: Meikle 
Author-Name: Satu Teerikangas 
Author-X-Name-First: Satu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Teerikangas 
Title: Mergers, acquisitions and the evolution of construction professional services firms 
Abstract:
 Whilst mergers and acquisitions are a favoured means of strategic renewal
 and expansion for firms, scant academic attention has been given to the
 growth patterns of construction professional services firms (CPSFs). The
 role of mergers and acquisitions in the evolution of CPSFs is examined.
 The findings are based on an analysis of the growth patterns of the top 25
 CPSFs in the United Kingdom between 1988 and 2013. Since the 1990s, the
 increase in merger and acquisition activity has shaped the size,
 international presence, and multidisciplinary reach of the major CPSFs.
 However, CPSFs differ with respect to the intensity with which mergers and
 acquisitions are pursued. Whilst large, public limited companies are
 active acquirers, smaller and/or privately owned firms succeed in growing
 with a more selective acquisitive strategy, as they tend to rely more on
 organic growth. The findings call construction economists to attend to how
 acquisitions are radically changing the construction landscape and its
 main players. As the competitive advantage of firms is increasingly human
 capital-based, the example of the privately owned CPSFs that rely on
 organic modes of growth prompts a critical rethink of the role of mergers
 and acquisitions in firm growth.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 146-159 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1037325 
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Author-X-Name-First: Tarja 
Author-X-Name-Last: M�ki 
Author-Name: Hannele Kerosuo 
Author-X-Name-First: Hannele 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kerosuo 
Title: Site managers' daily work and the uses of building information modelling in construction site management 
Abstract:
 The use of building information modelling (BIM) and related software tools
 is increasingly expanding in the work of site managers in construction
 projects. The early uses of BIM in the actual tasks of site managers are
 explored by examining the utilization of BIM in their work and the
 challenges in the deployment of the new digital tools for traditional
 project collaboration. The ethnographic method of the study consists of
 shadowing the site managers' work. The site managers actively used BIM and
 found it beneficial for their daily work. However, the use of BIM in
 construction sites is still limited because only a few managers have the
 competence to use BIM software tools, mobile tools are lacking, and the
 information content of the models needed for construction work is
 insufficient.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 163-175 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1028953 
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Author-Name: Will Chancellor 
Author-X-Name-First: Will 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chancellor 
Author-Name: Malcolm Abbott 
Author-X-Name-First: Malcolm 
Author-X-Name-Last: Abbott 
Title: The Australian construction industry: is the shadow economy distorting productivity? 
Abstract:
 Estimates of the size and change in the Australian construction industry
 shadow economy value over time are provided and applied as a quality
 adjustment to Australian construction industry productivity growth from
 1985 to 2012. The results indicate that the Australian construction
 industry shadow economy is growing and that by adjusting for the shadow
 economy, distortion is removed from construction industry productivity
 growth estimates. The findings create significant scope for future
 research into the estimation and the effect of shadow economic activity on
 productivity growth, not just in Australia but in other countries as well.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 176-186 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1028954 
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Author-Name: Effah Ernest Ameyaw 
Author-X-Name-First: Effah Ernest 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ameyaw 
Author-Name: Albert P.C. Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Albert P.C. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Title: Risk allocation in public-private partnership water supply projects in Ghana 
Abstract:
 Appropriate risk allocation (RA) between public and private sectors
 according to their risk management (RM) capabilities is crucial for the
 success of public-private partnership (PPP) projects. The RA process in
 PPP water projects is examined, and a methodology based on fuzzy set
 theory is outlined with RA principles that can be used by public-private
 participants to arrive at fair RA decisions. Empirical data based on an
 industry-wide three-round Delphi questionnaire survey is used in this
 study to outline the methodology. The fuzzy set theory is employed for the
 RA analysis because it deals well with the complex multi-criteria problem
 of, and precisely accounts for the fuzziness inherent in human cognitive
 process that characterize, RA decision-making. Five risk factors are
 evaluated on each RA principle, analysed and assigned between the public
 and private sectors. The results show that it is appropriate to allocate
 risks according to both sectors' RM capability to manage them, using
 established RA principles and fuzzy set theory. The methodology renders
 the decision-making process more systematic and practical because the
 fuzzy theory approach allows decision makers to express their evaluations
 of both sectors' RM capabilities in descriptive qualitative terms. The
 results should assist public clients to establish efficient RA strategies
 and develop balanced RA schemes for PPP contracts, with a view to
 achieving a mutually acceptable RA with the private sector.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 187-208 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1031148 
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Author-Name: Martina E. Murphy 
Author-X-Name-First: Martina E. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Murphy 
Author-Name: Srinath Perera 
Author-X-Name-First: Srinath 
Author-X-Name-Last: Perera 
Author-Name: George Heaney 
Author-X-Name-First: George 
Author-X-Name-Last: Heaney 
Title: Innovation management model: a tool for sustained implementation of product innovation into construction projects 
Abstract:
 Technological advancement and demand for economic growth are driving
 product innovation in the construction industry. However there is concern
 that the industry lacks the mechanisms to effectively implement new
 products. Recent studies have developed a method for identifying and
 evaluating the risks which impact on new technology adoption and two
 constructs were generated for improving implementation rates. The aim is
 to investigate whether the constructs can be integrated to develop a
 practical tool for use by project stakeholders desirous to generate
 innovation. Process modelling, statistical analysis and failure mode and
 effect analysis are used to align the constructs into a test model (TM).
 Three rounds of Delphi gain a consensus on the TM outputs and the results
 produce the innovation management model (IMM). The IMM is a simple process
 flowchart which establishes the prioritized sequence of stakeholder
 activities required to implement a new technology at key stages in the
 project process. The IMM has implications for selection of procurement
 methods and will instil confidence in stakeholders to adopt new
 technologies. Additionally it provides a risk-based approach for
 stakeholder competency mapping and for sustaining product innovation in
 construction projects.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 209-232 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1031684 
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Author-Name: Chen-Yu Chang 
Author-X-Name-First: Chen-Yu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chang 
Title: The Economics of Public-Private Partnerships: A Basic Guide 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 233-238 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1050965 
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Author-Name: Farook R. Hamzeh 
Author-X-Name-First: Farook R. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hamzeh 
Author-Name: Emile Zankoul 
Author-X-Name-First: Emile 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zankoul 
Author-Name: Carel Rouhana 
Author-X-Name-First: Carel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rouhana 
Title: How can 'tasks made ready' during lookahead planning impact reliable workflow and project duration? 
Abstract:
 The goal of lookahead planning is to make a plan more realistic as
 construction tasks move closer to execution. To improve the reliability of
 lookahead planning, the construction industry has benefited from
 implementing the Last Planner-super-&reg; System (LPS) which emphasizes
 improved workflow during construction. Lookahead planning involves
 transforming work that 'should be done' into work that 'can be done'. This
 is accomplished by breaking down activities into the level of operations,
 designing operations, and making tasks ready by removing task constraints.
 The purpose of this research is to study, through computer simulation, the
 relationship between improving tasks made ready (TMR) in lookahead
 planning and the reliability of weekly work planning expressed as percent
 plan complete (PPC) and their impact on project duration. Results show
 that a high TMR can result in a reduced project duration but the same
 cannot be said about PPC, making a case for TMR serving as a better
 indicator for project duration than PPC.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 243-258 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 4 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1047878 
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Author-Name: Pablo Ballesteros-P�rez 
Author-X-Name-First: Pablo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ballesteros-P�rez 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Author-Name: Eugenio Pellicer 
Author-X-Name-First: Eugenio 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pellicer 
Author-Name: M. Carmen Gonz�lez-Cruz 
Author-X-Name-First: M. Carmen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gonz�lez-Cruz 
Title: Scoring rules and abnormally low bids criteria in construction tenders: a taxonomic review 
Abstract:
 In the global construction context, the best value or most economically
 advantageous tender is becoming a widespread approach for contractor
 selection, as an alternative to other traditional awarding criteria such
 as the lowest price. In these multi-attribute tenders, the owner or
 auctioneer solicits proposals containing both a price bid and additional
 technical features. Once the proposals are received, each bidder's price
 bid is given an economic score according to a scoring rule, generally
 called an economic scoring formula (ESF) and a technical score according
 to pre-specified criteria. Eventually, the contract is awarded to the
 bidder with the highest weighted overall score
 (economic&nbsp;+&nbsp;technical). However, economic scoring formula
 selection by auctioneers is invariably and paradoxically a highly
 intuitive process in practice, involving few theoretical or empirical
 considerations, despite having been considered traditionally and
 mistakenly as objective, due to its mathematical nature. This paper
 provides a taxonomic classification of a wide variety of ESFs and
 abnormally low bids criteria (ALBC) gathered in several countries with
 different tendering approaches. Practical implications concern the optimal
 design of price scoring rules in construction contract tenders, as well as
 future analyses of the effects of the ESF and ALBC on competitive bidding
 behaviour.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 259-278 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 4 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1059951 
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Author-Name: Benjamin Herazo 
Author-X-Name-First: Benjamin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Herazo 
Author-Name: Gonzalo Lizarralde 
Author-X-Name-First: Gonzalo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lizarralde 
Title: The influence of green building certifications in collaboration and innovation processes 
Abstract:
 While the paradigm of sustainable development has largely influenced
 architecture projects worldwide, Green Building Certifications (GBCs) have
 become the new (increasingly mandatory) standard of project performance.
 Numerous studies have concentrated on the influence of sustainable
 development (SD) in the final product: the building. However, more
 research is still needed in order to understand how GBCs have influenced
 building processes, particularly collaboration and innovation within
 architecture projects. In order to fill this gap, this study presents
 results from 19 interviews with professionals in the built environment and
 examines three architecture projects conducted in Canada that received a
 widely popular GBC and were significantly influenced by SD principles
 during the design and building process. The research applies recent
 frameworks for exploring stakeholders' interests on GBCs and the
 collaboration and innovation practices developed by them. Research results
 show that processes within these projects are shaped by at least four
 tensions that can either enhance or hinder collaboration and innovation:
 strategic-tactical, collaborative-competitive, participative-effective and
 individual-collective. The study highlights the importance of
 understanding GBC as a process and not only as a final outcome, and thus,
 to better manage these tensions so that they contribute to product and
 process performance.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 279-298 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 4 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1047879 
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Author-Name: Jessica Kaminsky 
Author-X-Name-First: Jessica 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kaminsky 
Title: The fourth pillar of infrastructure sustainability: tailoring civil infrastructure to social context 
Abstract:
 This research proposes technical performance over time as a fourth pillar
 of sustainability theory for infrastructure. It also describes a method
 that allows us to discover how changes in the technical pillar
 (operationalized as reduced breakage rates) may moderate the influence of
 the social pillar (operationalized as repair rates) on sanitation
 infrastructure outcomes. Oral histories were used to develop a history of
 sanitation for each of 152 poor households in four rural communities in
 Bangladesh that have gained access to sanitation in the past decade.
 Transcriptions and qualitative coding identified reported states of
 sanitation (for example, broken vs. functional) at three time steps. These
 were used to develop an initial vector and transition matrix for a Markov
 chain analysis. The breakage rate in this model was then adjusted to
 investigate the impact of improved technical durability on sanitation
 outcomes. For the case analysed here, we found that increasing
 infrastructure durability by 50% (an estimated increase of two years)
 increased the rate of functional sanitation system use at model
 convergence from 54% to 88%. Increases in durability also caused
 households to use private rather than shared systems. Beyond this specific
 case, the generalizable theory and method presented here are analytic
 tools that permit targeted technical accommodation of social contexts
 specific to individual project sites.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 299-309 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 4 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1050425 
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Author-X-Name-First: M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Author-Name: B. Lim 
Author-X-Name-First: B. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lim 
Title: Inter-organizational unfairness in the construction industry 
Abstract:
 There are numerous examples of unfair inter-organizational business
 practices in the construction industry. Conflict and confrontation,
 corruption, bid-shopping, insecurity of payment and supply chain
 exploitation are just some examples which have been documented over
 several decades in many countries. There have been numerous initiatives to
 make the construction industry a fairer business environment, but these
 have been largely developed in a conceptual vacuum. Consequently, few
 advances have been made in making the industry a fairer place to do
 business. To address the lack of theory in this area and provide a
 conceptual foundation for future improvement, theories of organizational
 justice were used as the basis for a survey of 135 consultants,
 contractors, subcontractors and suppliers from across the Australian
 construction supply chain. The findings reveal that mainstream theories of
 justice may need refinement and reorganization to be applied to a
 construction industry context. Furthermore, in contrast to much previous
 research, the results indicate that levels of interpersonal, social and
 informational justice are high within the Australian construction
 industry. However, they also show that more can be done to improve levels
 of procedural and distributive justice, particularly in relation to
 subcontractors and suppliers in the construction supply chain. Many of
 these findings are transferable to other countries which are culturally,
 contractually and organizationally similar to the Australian construction
 industry.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 310-326 
Issue: 4 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 4 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1057193 
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Author-Name: Simon Smith 
Author-X-Name-First: Simon 
Author-X-Name-Last: Smith 
Title: Conference issue: 30th Annual ARCOM Conference 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 329-333 
Issue: 5-6 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1080905 
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Author-Name: Matilda H��k 
Author-X-Name-First: Matilda 
Author-X-Name-Last: H��k 
Author-Name: Lars Stehn 
Author-X-Name-First: Lars 
Author-X-Name-Last: Stehn 
Author-Name: Staffan Brege 
Author-X-Name-First: Staffan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Brege 
Title: The development of a portfolio of business models: a longitudinal case study of a building material company 
Abstract:
 Dynamic aspects of intended company change can be related to the
 development and management of a portfolio of business models with regard
 to competence deployment and to performance. A portfolio of business
 models is seen as a reflection of the realized strategy of a company, and
 the dynamics aspects of company change are connected to internal and
 external critical strategic incidents. The business model elements
 considered in this research are market position, offering, and operational
 platform enabling a differentiation between strategic and operational
 effectiveness. The evolution of a Swedish supplier of building components
 and systems during a 15-year period is examined. The process data consists
 of temporal phases where a shift of phase is defined as a change of a
 specific portfolio of business models. The concept of a portfolio of
 business models helped to discover new and conflicting standardized or
 customized business models that were not always intended by the company.
 The findings indicate that unawareness of intended actions led to
 unintended allocation of resources or integration mechanisms that
 negatively affected company performance. On the other hand gains can be
 achieved if a strategy is deliberately managed as a portfolio of business
 models which then also can be a tool for managing change in a company.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 334-348 
Issue: 5-6 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1075052 
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Author-Name: Philippa Boyd 
Author-X-Name-First: Philippa 
Author-X-Name-Last: Boyd 
Author-Name: Graeme D. Larsen 
Author-X-Name-First: Graeme D. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Larsen 
Author-Name: Libby Schweber 
Author-X-Name-First: Libby 
Author-X-Name-Last: Schweber 
Title: The co-development of technology and new buildings: incorporating building integrated photovoltaics 
Abstract:
 Current approaches for the reduction of carbon emissions in buildings are
 often predicated on the integration of renewable technologies into
 building projects. Building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) is one of
 these technologies and brings its own set of challenges and problems with
 a resulting mutual articulation of this technology and the building. A
 Social Construction of Technology (SCOT) approach explores how
 negotiations between informal groups of project actors with shared
 interests shape the ongoing specification of both BIPV and the building.
 Six main groups with different interests were found to be involved in the
 introduction of BIPV (Cost Watchers, Design Aesthetes, Green Guardians,
 Design Optimizers, Generation Maximizers and Users). Their involvement
 around three sets of issues (design changes from lack of familiarity with
 the technology, misunderstandings from unfamiliar interdependencies of
 trades and the effects of standard firm procedure) is followed. Findings
 underline how BIPV requires a level of integration that typically spans
 different work packages and how standard contractual structures inhibit
 the smooth incorporation of BIPV. Successful implementation is marked by
 ongoing (re-)design of both the building and the technology as informal
 fluid groups of project actors with shared interests address the
 succession of problems which arise in the process of implementation.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 349-360 
Issue: 5-6 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1074262 
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Author-Name: Fred Sherratt 
Author-X-Name-First: Fred 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sherratt 
Author-Name: Martin Crapper 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Crapper 
Author-Name: Lydia Foster-Smith 
Author-X-Name-First: Lydia 
Author-X-Name-Last: Foster-Smith 
Author-Name: Sinead Walsh 
Author-X-Name-First: Sinead 
Author-X-Name-Last: Walsh 
Title: Safety and volunteer construction workers 
Abstract:
 The construction industry is dangerous, with 39 fatalities at work in the
 UK in 2012/13 and comparable and even larger figures reported worldwide.
 People also take part in construction on a voluntary basis; most
 volunteers have limited training and no technical qualification, whilst
 safety regulation frameworks range from being comparable to professional
 sectors to zero regulation in some international contexts. Unstructured
 interviews were undertaken with volunteer construction workers from two
 areas: those returning from international development projects and those
 regularly volunteering on UK heritage railways. Taking a social
 constructionist perspective, data was explored using discourse analysis to
 illuminate 'safety' within this unique construction 'industry'. Those with
 engineering or technical backgrounds developed more tangible constructions
 of safety, around risks and hazards, within their activities, yet
 volunteers without this experience also acknowledged a wider context of
 danger. Volunteers on overseas projects developed discourses of
 'difference' between safety at home and safety outside the UK, associated
 with negative practices overseas yet with acceptance of their
 inevitability as part of the voluntary experience. Further work is
 proposed to determine whether these insights can contribute to improved
 safety management within the voluntary construction context.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 361-374 
Issue: 5-6 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1024269 
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Author-Name: Natalie Galea 
Author-X-Name-First: Natalie 
Author-X-Name-Last: Galea 
Author-Name: Abigail Powell 
Author-X-Name-First: Abigail 
Author-X-Name-Last: Powell 
Author-Name: Martin Loosemore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Author-Name: Louise Chappell 
Author-X-Name-First: Louise 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chappell 
Title: Designing robust and revisable policies for gender equality: lessons from the Australian construction industry 
Abstract:
 The construction industry remains the most male dominated sector in
 Australia. Several decades of formal gender equality initiatives by
 government and business have failed to bring about any meaningful change
 to the hierarchical and numerical representation of women in the sector.
 Drawing on new institutionalism, particularly the concepts of 'robustness'
 and 'revisability', the nature and intent of formal policies and programs
 that impact on gender equality are analysed in two large Australian
 multinational construction firms. Through in-depth interviews with senior
 management and a document analysis of formal policies, it is concluded
 that gender equality initiatives and broader policies are primarily
 focused on increasing the numbers of women in construction rather than
 addressing gender practices and outcomes. These policies lack many of the
 qualities of robustness and revisability, which impacts on their capacity
 to genuinely challenge the gendered norms, practices and narratives of the
 sector.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 375-389 
Issue: 5-6 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1042887 
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Author-Name: Jonathan Gosling 
Author-X-Name-First: Jonathan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gosling 
Author-Name: Mohamed Naim 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohamed 
Author-X-Name-Last: Naim 
Author-Name: Denis Towill 
Author-X-Name-First: Denis 
Author-X-Name-Last: Towill 
Author-Name: Wessam Abouarghoub 
Author-X-Name-First: Wessam 
Author-X-Name-Last: Abouarghoub 
Author-Name: Brian Moone 
Author-X-Name-First: Brian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Moone 
Title: Supplier development initiatives and their impact on the consistency of project performance 
Abstract:
 Many empirical studies exploring the impact of supply chain management on
 performance metrics have been undertaken in the manufacturing and retail
 sectors, espousing the positive outcomes attainable. Owing to a range of
 industry characteristics, some have questioned the effectiveness of such
 initiatives in the construction sector, and it has been noted that there
 is a lack of longitudinal empirical data in this setting. Exploiting a
 unique performance dataset gathered from a global construction company's
 archival records (1990-2013), the following question is addressed: 'what
 is the impact of supplier development initiatives on key performance
 indicators (KPIs) in a construction supply chain?'. Mobilizing established
 frameworks on relationship types and supplier development initiatives,
 suppliers are organized into relational categories, including 'strategic
 partners', 'preferred' and 'approved' suppliers. A combination of
 descriptive statistics, ANOVA and Levene's tests was used to analyse the
 data. The findings report a significant difference between the volatility
 of performance between different groups. The higher the level of
 partnership in the relational category, the more consistency there will be
 in performance. Suppliers in the approved category perform less well on
 the 'closeout' KPI, suggesting a need for initiatives with this category
 to help raise performance on closeout issues.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 390-403 
Issue: 5-6 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1028956 
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Author-Name: Martin L�wstedt 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: L�wstedt 
Title: 'Taking off my glasses in order to see': exploring practice on a building site using self-reflexive ethnography 
Abstract:
 There has recently been a growing interest for ethnographic studies in
 construction, predicated upon the belief that ethnographic research in the
 construction industry can provide a powerful way of illuminating
 construction practices in new ways. Focusing on the ethnographic method,
 it is demonstrated how a self-reflexive ethnography can contribute to a
 deeper understanding of the variations, contradictions and tensions
 underlying practices on a building site, thereby serving as a complement
 to other qualitative approaches. A short four-week ethnographic study
 illustrates how the subjective 'I' of the ethnographer can be used as an
 active producer of knowledge, by reflecting on how insights from an
 individual's role, both as an observer and as a worker, can account for
 the complex interplay between socialities and materialities on a building
 site. The results also contribute to the discussion regarding the length
 of ethnographic studies, by showing how valuable insights can be drawn
 from shorter 'ethnographic episodes', studied through a self-reflexive
 lens.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 404-414 
Issue: 5-6 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1066021 
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Author-Name: Dennis O'Keeffe 
Author-X-Name-First: Dennis 
Author-X-Name-Last: O'Keeffe 
Author-Name: Derek Thomson 
Author-X-Name-First: Derek 
Author-X-Name-Last: Thomson 
Author-Name: Andrew Dainty 
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty 
Title: Evaluating the design of hospitals within a practice order network 
Abstract:
 Design evaluation is a complex and rich social practice that is organized
 and distinguished by its practical understandings, rules, general
 understandings and teleoaffective structures. This praxiographic study of
 a major National Health Service (NHS) hospital project uses practice
 theory to investigate the concept of design evaluation as 'a practice'. By
 applying Theodore Schatzki's site ontology, design evaluation practices
 are revealed to respond to dynamic teleoaffective structures that
 highlight the role of both practical intelligibility and the intertwined
 impact of external policy stipulations. Through this theoretical lens,
 fresh insight into the actuality of NHS hospital design evaluation praxis
 is provided that questions some of the axioms upon which such processes
 are assumed to operate. In particular, the appropriateness of the
 decontextualized and deterministic processes currently found in UK
 government design policy is questioned. It is posited that an approach to
 design evaluation grounded in Schatzki's practice theory has greater
 potential to improve the design quality of NHS healthcare buildings that
 could, in turn, improve patient healthcare outcomes.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 415-427 
Issue: 5-6 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1072639 
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Author-Name: Lone Seboni 
Author-X-Name-First: Lone 
Author-X-Name-Last: Seboni 
Author-Name: Apollo Tutesigensi 
Author-X-Name-First: Apollo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tutesigensi 
Title: Project manager-to-project allocations in practice: an empirical study of the decision-making practices of a multi-project based organization 
Abstract:
 Empirical studies that examine how managers make project
 manager-to-project (PM2P) allocation decisions in multi-project settings
 are currently limited. Such decisions are crucial to organizational
 success. An empirical study of the PM2P practice, conducted in the context
 of Botswana, revealed ineffective processes in terms of optimality in
 decision-making. A conceptual model to guide effective PM2P practices was
 developed. The focus of this study is on deploying the model as a lens to
 study the PM2P practices of a large organization, with a view to
 identifying and illustrating strengths and weaknesses. A case study was
 undertaken in the mining industry, where core activities in terms of
 projects are underground mineral explorations at identified geographical
 regions. A semi-structured interview protocol was used to collect data
 from 15 informants, using an enumeration. Integrated analysis of both data
 types (using univariate descriptive analysis for the quantitative data,
 content and thematic analysis for the qualitative data) revealed strengths
 in PM2P practices, demonstrated by informants' recognition of some
 important criteria to be considered. The key weaknesses were exemplified
 by a lack of effective management tools and techniques to match project
 managers to projects. The findings provide a novel perspective through
 which improvements in working practices can be made.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 428-443 
Issue: 5-6 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1077981 
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Author-Name: Fred Sherratt 
Author-X-Name-First: Fred 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sherratt 
Title: Legitimizing public health control on sites? A critical discourse analysis of the Responsibility Deal Construction Pledge 
Abstract:
 As part of a wider programme, the UK Department of Health produced a
 Responsibility Deal Construction Pledge, seeking organizational commitment
 in improving the health of its workforce. Yet commercial involvement with
 the health of the worker beyond the workplace is a contentious issue, a
 fundamental challenge to personal freedoms. The exercise of this
 paternalistic or pastoral power should be questioned, and consequently the
 agendas and interests behind it have been explored through a critical
 discourse analysis of the press release of the Pledge. Workers' inability
 to make the 'right' decisions about their health was used as justification
 for corporate intervention to guide workers to their 'true' interests and
 the 'right' choices. The occupational health of individual construction
 workers on sites was negated for their wider contributions as a workforce
 to industry and the UK economy. Whilst the real interests of construction
 workers are likely to be served by a balance of good health and work, this
 should not be dictated by government, much less commercial organizations
 with vested interests in worker output. Concerns are raised for workers'
 health and well-being in terms of their fundamental autonomy, and an
 increasingly controlled relationship between productive activities and
 power relations.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 444-452 
Issue: 5-6 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1013045 
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Author-Name: Amna Shibeika 
Author-X-Name-First: Amna 
Author-X-Name-Last: Shibeika 
Author-Name: Chris Harty 
Author-X-Name-First: Chris 
Author-X-Name-Last: Harty 
Title: Diffusion of digital innovation in construction: a case study of a UK engineering firm 
Abstract:
 The UK government is mandating the use of building information modelling
 (BIM) in large public projects by 2016. As a result, engineering firms are
 faced with challenges related to embedding new technologies and associated
 working practices for the digital delivery of major infrastructure
 projects. Diffusion of innovations theory is used to investigate how
 digital innovations diffuse across complex firms. A contextualist approach
 is employed through an in-depth case study of a large, international
 engineering project-based firm. The analysis of the empirical data, which
 was collected over a four-year period of close interaction with the firm,
 reveals parallel paths of diffusion occurring across the firm, where both
 the innovation and the firm context were continually changing. The
 diffusion process is traced over three phases: centralization of
 technology management, standardization of digital working practices, and
 globalization of digital resources. The findings describe the diffusion of
 a digital innovation as multiple and partial within a complex social
 system during times of change and organizational uncertainty, thereby
 contributing to diffusion of innovations studies in construction by
 showing a range of activities and dynamics of a non-linear diffusion
 process.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 453-466 
Issue: 5-6 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1077982 
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Author-Name: Serdar Ulubeyli 
Author-X-Name-First: Serdar 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ulubeyli 
Author-Name: Volkan Arslan 
Author-X-Name-First: Volkan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Arslan 
Author-Name: Serkan Kivrak 
Author-X-Name-First: Serkan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kivrak 
Title: A semiotic analysis of cartoons about occupational health and safety issues in the construction workplace 
Abstract:
 The construction industry in developed and developing countries is almost
 always among industries with poor safety records. In decreasing the
 numbers of safety incidents, society's perception of construction workers,
 who are the central part of the occupational health and safety issue, can
 be an important learning tool for these workers in terms of
 self-criticism. Therefore, society's perception of the responsibility of
 workers for occupational health and safety is presented by means of
 cartoons. For this objective, seven cartoons exhibited in the
 International Construction Accidents Cartoon Contest held in Turkey are
 examined through the General Theory of Verbal Humour, a semiotic analysis
 method. As the main finding, construction-based occupational health and
 safety perceptions of countries were found not to change significantly.
 Consequently, these results can have a function in guiding workers and
 worker unions to revise and manage the general perception of society about
 them. Moreover, such cartoons can be used as a lingua franca for
 occupational health and safety training in international construction
 projects where multinational migrant workers are employed.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 467-483 
Issue: 5-6 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1024270 
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Author-Name: Anders Viking 
Author-X-Name-First: Anders 
Author-X-Name-Last: Viking 
Author-Name: Sofia Lidel�w 
Author-X-Name-First: Sofia 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lidel�w 
Title: Exploring industrialized housebuilders' interpretations of local requirements using institutional logics 
Abstract:
 Industrialized housebuilding contractors use standardized processes and
 building systems to improve time and cost efficiency. Recent governmental
 investigations argue that Swedish local planning authorities' requirement
 setting practices stifle the potential for increased industrialization.
 Yet, no previous research has accounted for the industrialized
 housebuilders' perspective. We aim to explore industrialized
 housebuilders' interpretations of local requirement setting, using
 institutional logics to increase the understanding of how structure and
 human agency influence the emergence of local requirements. Interviews
 were conducted with representatives of five industrialized housebuilders
 who together span the Swedish multi-family housing market. Findings
 indicate that industrialized housebuilders do not perceive intentional
 local requirement setting as problematic, yet struggle to cope with
 interpretive local requirement setting. Findings also necessitate
 distinguishing local requirement setting in the exercise of public
 authority from local requirement setting in public procurement. The agency
 structure dualism contributes an understanding of interpretive local
 requirement setting in the exercise of public authority as an expression
 of agency and of local requirement setting in public procurement as one of
 structure. Furthermore, using an institutional logics approach is found to
 provide an accentuation of human agency and the individual level of
 analysis that is often absent from construction management research.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 484-494 
Issue: 5-6 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1050966 
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Author-Name: Bo Xiong 
Author-X-Name-First: Bo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Xiong 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Author-Name: Bo Xia 
Author-X-Name-First: Bo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Xia 
Title: Exploring and validating the internal dimensions of occupational stress: evidence from construction cost estimators in China 
Abstract:
 A recurring feature of modern practice is occupational stress of project
 professionals, with debilitating effects on the people concerned and
 indirectly affecting project success. Previous research outside the
 construction industry has involved the use of a psychology perceived
 stress questionnaire (PSQ) to measure occupational stress, resulting in
 the identification of one stressor, <italic>demand</italic>, and three
 sub-dimensional emotional reactions in terms of <italic>worry</italic>,
 <italic>tension</italic> and <italic>joy</italic>. The PSQ is translated
 into Chinese with a back translation technique and used in a survey of
 young construction cost professionals in China. Principal component
 analysis and confirmatory factor analysis are used to test the
 divisibility of occupational stress, little mentioned in previous research
 on stress in the construction context. In addition, structural equation
 modelling is used to assess nomological validity by testing the effects of
 the three dimensions on organizational commitment, the main finding of
 which is that <italic>lack of joy</italic> has the sole significant
 effect. The three-dimensional measurement framework facilitates the
 standardizing measurement of occupational stress. Further research will
 establish whether the findings are also applicable in other settings and
 explore the relations between stress dimensions and other managerial
 concepts.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 495-507 
Issue: 5-6 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 6 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1050967 
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Author-Name: Anne Kokkonen 
Author-X-Name-First: Anne 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kokkonen 
Author-Name: Pauli Alin 
Author-X-Name-First: Pauli 
Author-X-Name-Last: Alin 
Title: Practice-based learning in construction projects: a literature review 
Abstract:
 Construction project managers often face problems when trying to change
 work practices. Management research addresses these problems by offering
 stylized and abstract models; unfortunately, they may say little about the
 actual work practices that managers want to change. Practice theory offers
 an alternative way to address practice-related managerial problems,
 arguing that learning is a central enabler of performing practices. While
 some early research on practice-based learning in construction management
 exists, an understanding of how this theory has been applied is lacking.
 To address this limitation, a systematic literature review of 15 published
 construction management articles was conducted, the articles being divided
 into five practice-related analytical categories:
 <italic>participation</italic>, <italic>context</italic>, <italic>meaning
 production</italic>, <italic>power</italic> and <italic>becoming a
 practitioner</italic> to identify the areas of theory discussed.
 Participation and context were discussed more in the published articles
 than meaning production, power and becoming a practitioner, which might
 suggest that the latter categories offer more possibilities for future
 research. Further, the articles were analysed through a Lakatosian
 research programme lens, showing that a progressive research programme
 exists in practice-based studies in construction management. These
 findings provide avenues for future construction management studies
 seeking to apply practice-based learning theory to understand learning in
 construction projects better.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 513-530 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 7 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1062903 
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Author-Name: Yuvraj Gajpal 
Author-X-Name-First: Yuvraj 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gajpal 
Author-Name: Ashraf Elazouni 
Author-X-Name-First: Ashraf 
Author-X-Name-Last: Elazouni 
Title: Enhanced heuristic for finance-based scheduling of construction projects 
Abstract:
 Typically, construction contractors operate under cash-constrained
 operating conditions. The lag between the time when contractors spend
 money to accomplish work on site and the time when payments are actually
 made by clients, which partially compensate contractors for the
 accomplished work, constantly creates a finance deficit. Contractors often
 supplement finance deficits using external funds procured through
 establishing credit-line bank accounts which typically allow contractors
 to withdraw cash up to specified credit limits. This makes the task of
 project scheduling considering the constraints of specified finance very
 important for financial and operational planning. This scheduling concept
 and technique are referred to as finance-based scheduling. An enhanced
 heuristic is proposed to devise finance-based schedules of multiple
 projects within contractors' portfolios. The enhancement is achieved by
 replacing the exhaustive enumeration technique employed in the heuristic
 to specify activities' start times with a polynomial shifting algorithm.
 This enhancement resulted in a substantial reduction in the number of
 solutions explored before a feasible solution is encountered. The enhanced
 heuristic was validated through comparison with the integer programming
 technique using 240 problems of randomly generated networks of sizes that
 range from 30 to 240 activities. Further, it was proved that the enhanced
 heuristic can be easily scaled up to handle portfolios of multiple
 large-size projects.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 531-553 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 7 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1063676 
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Author-Name: Hans Lind 
Author-X-Name-First: Hans 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lind 
Author-Name: Fredrik Brunes 
Author-X-Name-First: Fredrik 
Author-X-Name-Last: Brunes 
Title: Explaining cost overruns in infrastructure projects: a new framework with applications to Sweden 
Abstract:
 The aim is to both develop a new theory-based framework for analysing cost
 overruns, and to use this for an empirical study of cost overruns in
 infrastructure projects in Sweden. The conceptual part is based on a
 literature review and the empirical part is primarily based on a
 questionnaire to project managers. The framework has a descriptive part
 comprising two dimensions: when, during the process, the cost overrun
 arose and what part of the cost function was responsible: change in the
 product, change in quantities of the inputs and change in price of inputs.
 The explanatory part is a development of Flyvbjerg's theories and
 identifies four possible explanations: political/strategic aspects,
 psychological aspects, competence-related aspects and bad luck. The result
 from the empirical study is that most cost overruns occur in the
 initiation and planning stages up to the final design and are related to
 design changes and increases in the amount of inputs needed because of
 technical and administrative problems. Of the explanatory factors, there
 is most support for lack of competence and optimism bias.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 554-568 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 7 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1064983 
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Author-Name: Tim Snippert 
Author-X-Name-First: Tim 
Author-X-Name-Last: Snippert 
Author-Name: Wiebe Witteveen 
Author-X-Name-First: Wiebe 
Author-X-Name-Last: Witteveen 
Author-Name: Hans Boes 
Author-X-Name-First: Hans 
Author-X-Name-Last: Boes 
Author-Name: Hans Voordijk 
Author-X-Name-First: Hans 
Author-X-Name-Last: Voordijk 
Title: Barriers to realizing a stewardship relation between client and vendor: the Best Value approach 
Abstract:
 This study identifies barriers to realizing a stewardship relation instead
 of a classic principal-agent relation between client and vendor through
 implementation of an innovative procurement and risk management method,
 the Best Value approach. This approach focuses on calculus-based trust
 development through the use of metrics and alignment of goals and risks
 between client and vendor. Barriers to realizing a stewardship relation
 are analysed with the use of a theoretical framework that incorporates
 agency theory and stewardship theory. Data was collected in 2013 and 2014
 through project documentation and interviews for four case studies at the
 Dutch Highways Agency. Collected data was used to analyse the roles of the
 client and vendor, the scope and level of the products and the overall
 process of the clarification phase of the Best Value approach to identify
 barriers in practice. Case study findings are analysed and explained by
 agency theory and stewardship theory. From a theoretical perspective the
 Best Value approach shows large similarities with stewardship theory. In
 practice, however, the cases show that the often traditional background of
 project teams and the lack of experience with Best Value result in a
 control-oriented relationship between client and vendor characterized by
 information asymmetry, lack of transparency and distrust. These
 characteristics of the relationship between client and vendor inhibit the
 realization of a stewardship relation using the Best Value approach.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 569-586 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 7 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1078902 
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Author-Name: Ka Chi Lam 
Author-X-Name-First: Ka Chi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lam 
Author-Name: Olalekan Shamsideen Oshodi 
Author-X-Name-First: Olalekan Shamsideen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Oshodi 
Title: The capital budgeting evaluation practices (2014) of contractors in the Hong Kong construction industry 
Abstract:
 Capital budget evaluation plays a crucial role in financial management.
 This places a firm in a competitive position. Recent development points to
 the need for implementing capital budgeting in construction organizations
 due to the capital-intensive nature of construction business. The aim here
 is to investigate the trends in the practice of capital budget evaluation
 among construction contractors operating in Hong Kong over a 20-year
 period. A longitudinal survey approach is used; four cross-sectional
 surveys were conducted between 1994 and 2014. The findings indicate that
 'formal financial evaluation' is the most common technique used for
 capital budget evaluation. In addition, the practice of capital budget
 evaluation is more pronounced in the large-sized firms. A comparative
 analysis of the results of the four surveys reveals that there are
 variations in the degree and frequency of use of capital budget evaluation
 techniques over the study period. Further research is needed to understand
 the challenges associated with the use of sophisticated capital budget
 evaluation techniques in the construction industry of Hong Kong.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 587-600 
Issue: 7 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 7 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1073852 
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Author-Name: Stephen Pryke 
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pryke 
Author-Name: Damir Lunic 
Author-X-Name-First: Damir 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lunic 
Author-Name: Sulafa Badi 
Author-X-Name-First: Sulafa 
Author-X-Name-Last: Badi 
Title: The effect of leader emotional intelligence on leader-follower chemistry: a study of construction project managers 
Abstract:
 Extending Nicolini's notion of project 'chemistry', a 'leader-follower
 chemistry' model associated with the quality of dyadic interpersonal
 communication in construction projects is developed. The focus is on the
 project manager as leader in an attempt to deepen understanding of the
 effect of a project manager's emotional intelligence (EI) on the quality
 of interpersonal communication with their followers, being other members
 of the project team. While a project manager's EI, with its associated
 emotional competencies, is often seen as critical in achieving good
 relationships with members of the project team, it remains a largely
 understudied concept, particularly in construction projects. Primary data
 collected using a series of analytical surveys and live observations of
 site-based project meetings was used to examine the relationship between a
 project manager's emotional competencies, particularly sensitivity and
 expressiveness, and leader-follower chemistry. Overall, 68 construction
 professionals participated in the study. The findings suggest that a
 project manager's emotional sensitivity and expressiveness (particularly
 head gestures) may explain variance in the quality of leader-follower
 chemistry. Based on the empirical evidence in the context of team
 communication, a leader-follower chemistry model is introduced, which
 emphasizes the importance of leaders' emotional sensitivity and
 expressiveness in a leader-follower communication dyad. The model may be
 particularly salient in complex project networks with a large number of
 prominent actors.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 603-624 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1078901 
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Author-Name: Abdulaziz M. Jarkas 
Author-X-Name-First: Abdulaziz M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Jarkas 
Author-Name: R. Malcolm W. Horner 
Author-X-Name-First: R. Malcolm W. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Horner 
Title: Creating a baseline for labour productivity of reinforced concrete building construction in Kuwait 
Abstract:
 Despite many technological advances, construction remains a labour
 intensive industry, and labour productivity remains the industry's
 predominant determinant of performance. However, there is a lack of
 evidence-based labour productivity 'baselines' with which researchers or
 industry practitioners can compare the efficiency of the labour force, and
 subsequently establish sensible benchmarks. A rigorous approach to
 determining baselines for labour productivity of <italic>in situ</italic>
 reinforced concrete trades for major building elements under normal
 operating conditions in the State of Kuwait has therefore been developed.
 The data were collected from 208 <italic>in situ</italic> reinforced
 concrete building projects between 2006 and 2013. The intermittent
 observation data collection technique which requires the researcher to
 carry out weekly site visits to audit site staff daily records was used.
 Projects observed included residential, office and commercial buildings
 ranging from 1000 to 15&nbsp;000&nbsp;m-super-2 in gross floor area, and
 US$300&nbsp;000 to US$21&nbsp;000&nbsp;000 in construction cost, located
 across most major cities and suburbs within the State. For each dataset,
 the minimum, lower quartile, median, upper quartile and maximum labour
 productivity values are presented. Whilst the median and inter-quartile
 range represent the baseline or normal labour productivity range of the
 related activity, the lower and upper quartiles may be used as benchmarks
 to identify poor and exceptional performance. Although the metrics are
 specific to Kuwait, the principles of data collection, analysis and use
 are generic and could be applied to advantage in other countries.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 625-639 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1085651 
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Author-Name: L.P. Andersen 
Author-X-Name-First: L.P. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Andersen 
Author-Name: I.L. Karlsen 
Author-X-Name-First: I.L. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Karlsen 
Author-Name: P. Kines 
Author-X-Name-First: P. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kines 
Author-Name: T. Joensson 
Author-X-Name-First: T. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Joensson 
Author-Name: K.J. Nielsen 
Author-X-Name-First: K.J. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nielsen 
Title: Social identity in the construction industry: implications for safety perception and behaviour 
Abstract:
 The construction industry has one of the highest frequency levels and
 rates of work-related injuries, yet the evidence for successful attempts
 to reduce injuries is generally lacking. The motivational and (safety)
 behavioural implications of social identification and social
 categorization among construction labourer work crews were investigated to
 ascertain how their interactions are affected by the social structure and
 organization of work. Semi-structured group interviews and mini interviews
 during work were carried out with 13 concrete work crews (totalling 53
 persons) at five large construction sites. The organization of work
 fosters social identification within a crew, resulting in distancing from
 and social categorization of site management. Social identification
 influences safety behaviour in the crews, where worksite safety rules may
 meet resistance. Future safety initiatives at large construction sites
 should take into account the dynamics of social identification and
 categorization in the implementation of safety measures, e.g. by creating
 an alternative organization of work, thus making it easier for a work crew
 to identify themselves with the site management. Site/crew managers should
 consider how safety can become a salient and valued group norm by altering
 the social structure at the sites and/or fostering dual social identity.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 640-652 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1087645 
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Author-Name: Yongcheng Fu 
Author-X-Name-First: Yongcheng 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fu 
Author-Name: Yongqiang Chen 
Author-X-Name-First: Yongqiang 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen 
Author-Name: Shuibo Zhang 
Author-X-Name-First: Shuibo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang 
Author-Name: Wenqian Wang 
Author-X-Name-First: Wenqian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang 
Title: Promoting cooperation in construction projects: an integrated approach of contractual incentive and trust 
Abstract:
 Contractual incentive and trust are two commonly used governance
 mechanisms that help to promote inter-organizational cooperation. Little
 is known, however, about the boundary conditions for the complementation
 of these two governance mechanisms. The aim is to investigate the
 interaction of contractual incentive and trust in promoting
 inter-organizational cooperation. A three-staged Stackelberg model was
 established and then solved by backward induction. Research results
 indicate that contractual incentive can motivate the contractor's task
 behaviours, while the effect of trust on relational behaviours is
 path-dependent. Three levels of factors (intra-organizational,
 inter-organizational and project factors) would affect the selection of
 the optimal incentive coefficient. Moreover, when the changing rate of the
 client's cost of effort is less than or equal to a threshold, contractual
 incentive and trust can be complementary. The study contributes to theory
 by offering nuanced insights into the governance mechanisms and addressing
 the complex contracting issues when mutual trust exists. In addition, this
 study can help to create favourable circumstances for the complementation
 between contractual incentive and trust, achieving a better project
 outcome and relational benefit.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 653-670 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1087646 
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Author-Name: Samwel Alananga 
Author-X-Name-First: Samwel 
Author-X-Name-Last: Alananga 
Author-Name: Charles Lucian 
Author-X-Name-First: Charles 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lucian 
Author-Name: Moses Mpogole Kusiluka 
Author-X-Name-First: Moses Mpogole 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kusiluka 
Title: Significant cost-push factors in owner-built incremental housing construction in Tanzania 
Abstract:
 The owner-built incremental housing approach is highly prevalent in
 developing countries although its economic rationale is questionable. This
 study uses descriptive statistics and regression analysis to examine the
 flexibility of owner-built housing construction cost in response to
 different cost-push factors based on survey data on 43 main and 20
 outbuilding projects implemented in Dar es Salaam Tanzania between 1990
 and 2013. It has been observed that factor cost-flexibility of incremental
 construction is significantly enhanced through longer construction
 periods, the use of local cement and drainage system materials and larger
 built space. This flexibility is explained by the owner-builders' ability
 to internalize these cost-push factors over time which is reflected
 through lower annual construction costs facing owner-builders even at
 times of shortage in services and material supply, cost underestimation or
 high interest rate. These observations suggest that longer construction
 periods not only offer the cost-spread advantage but also allow a more
 thorough search for appropriate plot location, cheaper sources of
 materials, more affordable design and an appropriate match between
 changing life cycle housing needs and household income. Therefore, the
 incremental owner-built approach has lower annual construction costs not
 only because of the cost-spread effect of a longer construction period but
 also as a result of owner-builders' cost-saving choices made in terms of
 utilization of certain local materials, purchasing plots in less
 challenging environments, preferring single-storey over two-storey houses
 and avoiding complex house design.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 671-688 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1090007 
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Author-X-Name-First: Andrew 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lemer 
Title: Life Cycle Costing: For the Analysis, Management and Maintenance of Civil Engineering Infrastructure 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 689-691 
Issue: 8 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 8 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1085069 
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Author-Name: Lars Sunding 
Author-X-Name-First: Lars 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sunding 
Author-Name: Anders Ekholm 
Author-X-Name-First: Anders 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ekholm 
Title: Applying social sciences to inspire behavioural change in the construction sector: an experimental study 
Abstract:
 In several reports, the construction industry has been criticized for
 inefficiencies, errors and increasing costs. Although the industry's
 critics and researchers implicitly call for a change in human behaviour,
 this is seldom explicitly problematized by any of them. It is rather seen
 as a natural consequence of the suggested measures for improvements.
 Researchers have begun to question if the influence of human psychology
 has not been underestimated in the present approach. After a review of
 different psychological theories an action research investigation of how
 psychological factors might contribute to the recurring problems in the
 construction sector and to the difficulties of changing it is carried out.
 An intervention method has been developed to counteract the tendency of
 various psychological functions that can distort information. It was found
 that the problems professionals are experiencing dramatically differ from
 those expressed in some critical reports. During the process, the
 professionals discovered their own role in the problem scenario. This
 shows a way to pay more attention to human/psychological issues in action
 design within the construction context, and what can happen when this is
 done.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 695-710 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1090619 
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Author-Name: Vacharapoom Benjaoran 
Author-X-Name-First: Vacharapoom 
Author-X-Name-Last: Benjaoran 
Author-Name: Wisitsak Tabyang 
Author-X-Name-First: Wisitsak 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tabyang 
Author-Name: Nart Sooksil 
Author-X-Name-First: Nart 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sooksil 
Title: Precedence relationship options for the resource levelling problem using a genetic algorithm 
Abstract:
 The resource levelling problem (RLP) arises in project scheduling where
 the intention is to reduce the fluctuation of the resource demand. The
 solutions of the RLP are achieved through the rearrangement of the project
 activities under a constraint of preselected precedence relationships. To
 relieve the constraint, a new concept of the RLP with relationship options
 is initiated. An activity of the project network can have one or more
 alternative types of relationship with other activities as appropriate. An
 alternative relationship provides more float time and allows new
 possibilities for the arrangement of efficient patterns of the project
 resource demand. The scheduling problem model was formulated by using
 mathematical equations on spreadsheet software and solved by using the
 genetic algorithm based optimization. The prototype was tested in two
 different project instances. The test results demonstrated that this new
 model could calculate and arrange the project schedules for all selected
 alternative types of relationships. The model with relationship options
 provided consistent results for efficient resource utilization schedules,
 which were better than the one without relationship options. These
 schedules could decrease the resource demand fluctuation and the maximum
 resource demand level. This new model of the RLP with relationship options
 not only provides the additional flexibility to level the resource demands
 but also determines suitable types of relationships for the project
 activities.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 711-723 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1100317 
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Author-Name: Martin Loosemore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Title: Building a new third construction sector through social enterprise 
Abstract:
 Social enterprises are profit-making businesses which trade for a social
 purpose. They bridge the gap between welfare and work, providing
 employment opportunities for disadvantaged groups often excluded from
 employment in the construction industry. Social enterprises are a
 fast-growing part of a larger third economic sector. However, compared to
 other industries, there are relatively few social enterprises operating in
 construction and little is known about the challenges they face in doing
 so. In-depth interviews at 12 UK social enterprises reveal that many of
 the challenges faced by social enterprises in the construction industry
 are similar to those faced by social enterprises operating in other
 industries. These include: building trust, managing hybridity; securing
 finance; measuring social impact; and achieving scale. However, in
 addressing the lack of sector-specific insights in social enterprise
 research, challenges unique to construction are also identified. These
 include: procurement practices which favour industry incumbents; costly
 tender bureaucracy; established supply chain relationships; lack of
 experience of working with social enterprises; disingenuous corporate
 social responsibility practices; and fear that social enterprises will
 reduce competitiveness. Recommendations are made to resolve these
 challenges, enabling the construction sector to create an ecosystem where
 social enterprises can thrive. Questions to guide future research into
 this unexplored area are also proposed.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 724-739 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1090006 
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Author-Name: Helen Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Author-Name: Sarah Pink 
Author-X-Name-First: Sarah 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pink 
Author-Name: James Harley 
Author-X-Name-First: James 
Author-X-Name-Last: Harley 
Author-Name: Ruwini Edirisinghe 
Author-X-Name-First: Ruwini 
Author-X-Name-Last: Edirisinghe 
Title: Looking and learning: using participatory video to improve health and safety in the construction industry 
Abstract:
 Construction health and safety (H&S) is usually managed using a top-down
 approach of regulating workers' behaviour through the implementation and
 enforcement of prescriptive rules and procedures. This management approach
 privileges technical knowledge over knowledge based on workers' tacit and
 informal ways of knowing about H&S. The aim is to investigate the
 potential for participatory video to: (1) identify areas in which formal
 policies and procedures do not reflect H&S as practised by workers; (2)
 encourage creative thinking and elicit workers' ideas for H&S
 improvements; and (3) provide an effective mechanism for capturing and
 sharing tacit H&S knowledge in construction organizations. Interviews were
 conducted in two case study organizations (CSOs) in the Australian
 construction industry. The results suggest reflexive participatory video
 enabled workers and managers to view their work practices from a different
 perspective. Workers identified new hazards, reflected about the practical
 difficulties in performing work in accordance with documented procedures
 and reframed their work practices and developed safer ways of working.
 Workers described how the participatory video capturing the way they work
 enabled them to have more meaningful input into H&S decision-making than
 they had previously experienced. Workers also expressed a strong
 preference for receiving H&S information in a visual format and commented
 that video was better suited to communicating H&S 'know how' than written
 documents. The research is significant in providing initial evidence that
 participatory video has the potential to improve H&S in construction.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 740-751 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1102301 
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Author-Name: Pablo Ballesteros-P�rez 
Author-X-Name-First: Pablo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ballesteros-P�rez 
Author-Name: M. Carmen Gonz�lez-Cruz 
Author-X-Name-First: M. Carmen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gonz�lez-Cruz 
Author-Name: Jose Luis Fuentes-Bargues 
Author-X-Name-First: Jose Luis 
Author-X-Name-Last: Fuentes-Bargues 
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore 
Title: Analysis of the distribution of the number of bidders in construction contract auctions 
Abstract:
 The number of bidders, <italic>N</italic>, involved in a construction
 procurement auction is known to have an important effect on the value of
 the lowest bid and the mark-up applied by bidders. In practice, for
 example, it is important for a bidder to have a good estimate of
 <italic>N</italic> when bidding for a current contract. One approach,
 instigated by Friedman in 1956, is to make such an estimate by statistical
 analysis and modelling. Since then, however, finding a suitable model for
 <italic>N</italic> has been an enduring problem for researchers and,
 despite intensive research activity in the subsequent 30 years, little
 progress has been made, due principally to the absence of new ideas and
 perspectives. The debate is resumed by checking old assumptions, providing
 new evidence relating to concomitant variables and proposing a new model.
 In doing this and in order to ensure universality, a novel approach is
 developed and tested by using a unique set of 12 construction tender
 databases from four continents. This shows the new model provides a
 significant advancement on previous versions. Several new research
 questions are also posed and other approaches identified for future study.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 752-770 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1090008 
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Author-Name: Brian Atkin 
Author-X-Name-First: Brian 
Author-X-Name-Last: Atkin 
Title: Megaproject Planning and Management: Essential Readings 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 771-774 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1090617 
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Author-Name: Bernard Vogl 
Author-X-Name-First: Bernard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Vogl 
Title: Measuring Construction: Prices, Output and Productivity 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 775-777 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1090616 
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Author-Name: Stefan Olander 
Author-X-Name-First: Stefan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Olander 
Title: Sustainable Building Adaptation: Innovations in Decision-making 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 777-778 
Issue: 9 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 9 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1090618 
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Author-Name: Marion M. Russell 
Author-X-Name-First: Marion M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Russell 
Author-Name: Min Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Min 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Author-Name: Simon M. Hsiang 
Author-X-Name-First: Simon M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hsiang 
Title: Planning for uncertainty: use of structural equation modelling to determine the causal structure of time buffer allocation 
Abstract:
 Construction personnel at every level of management are constantly
 planning and trying to figure out how to best deal with the uncertainty
 and variability of construction projects. The allocation of a time buffer
 in task planning is one method used to absorb variation caused by the
 inherent complexity and uncertainty present in construction. The research
 objective is to identify the causal structure used in planning for
 uncertainty and allocating a time buffer to construction project tasks. A
 time buffer questionnaire was developed and distributed to 175 companies
 across 37 states in the US. A structural equation modelling approach was
 used to develop mental models for field management personnel and upper
 management personnel based on both the frequency and severity response
 data collected. A total of 63 completed surveys from construction field
 managers were collected to validate the models. Contributions to the body
 of knowledge include (1) the development of causal structures for decision
 support through identification of risk areas, and the prioritization,
 prevention, and mitigation of those risks; and (2) the comparison of the
 field management models with the upper management models to identify both
 the shared key causes of buffer allocation and the differences in planning
 priorities. The contribution to practice is that the findings will help
 construction managers understand what drives the need for buffers in their
 construction schedules and allow them to focus efforts on strategically
 addressing the most critical areas of concern and uncertainty.
 Furthermore, the execution of a model survey serves to strengthen the
 findings of the data analysis and improve the overall models from a
 practical standpoint.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 783-798 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1137335 
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Author-Name: Rajaa Alasad 
Author-X-Name-First: Rajaa 
Author-X-Name-Last: Alasad 
Author-Name: Ibrahim Motawa 
Author-X-Name-First: Ibrahim 
Author-X-Name-Last: Motawa 
Title: Dynamic demand risk assessment for toll road projects 
Abstract:
 To bridge the gap between supply of and increasing demand for roads,
 public--private partnership (PPP) concession contracts in which the
 investment cost is recovered via payments from the end users have been
 established. Although this mechanism has been seen as an efficient way for
 road projects to be completed on time and within budget, the demand risk
 faced during the operation stage has considerably limited this efficiency.
 Demand depends on a range of interrelated and dynamic factors such as the
 demographic and economic conditions. In addition, uncertainty is an
 inherent aspect of most demand-underlying factors which always make demand
 estimation inaccurate. However, this uncertainty is largely ignored by
 modellers where a single demand estimate is often used when evaluating the
 facility. The aim is to develop a system dynamics model to assess demand
 risk in road projects. The model captures the factors affecting demand and
 their relationships and simulates their change over time. By employing
 Monte Carlo simulation, the model assesses the likelihood and potential
 effect of an event on the outcome and provides a full picture of the
 various effects of potential risk. The model can help public, private, and
 financial stakeholders of PPP facilities make more informed decisions.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 799-817 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1143561 
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Author-Name: Rita Peihua Zhang 
Author-X-Name-First: Rita Peihua 
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang 
Author-Name: Helen Lingard 
Author-X-Name-First: Helen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard 
Author-Name: Steve Nevin 
Author-X-Name-First: Steve 
Author-X-Name-Last: Nevin 
Title: Development and validation of a multilevel safety climate measurement tool in the construction industry 
Abstract:
 Construction organizations are large and complex with decentralized
 structures, and characterized by non-routine work undertaken by
 semi-autonomous work groups. Construction workers&#x2019; perceptions of
 safety climate can form at different levels and vary between subunits. A
 multilevel safety climate measurement tool was proposed, which identified
 five important safety agents, i.e. client, principal contractor,
 supervisor, co-workers, and individual workers. Surveys were conducted at
 three construction projects commissioned by Fonterra Co-operative Group. A
 total of 356 participants completed the survey. The data was subject to
 scale reliability analysis and factor analysis. The results showed that
 all scales achieved satisfactory internal consistency and the multilevel
 factorial structure was generally supported. At the organizational level,
 the tool measures clients&#x2019; overall safety priority and safety
 actions, and principal contractors&#x2019; general commitment to safety.
 At the group level, the tool measures supervisors&#x2019; safety actions
 and safety expectations, and co-workers&#x2019; general safety values and
 practices. The tool also measures individual safety responses reflected by
 safety compliance and safety participation. The measurement tool would
 help construction organizations to diagnose potential weaknesses in their
 safety management practices for safety improvement and also help to
 develop a social and cultural work environment that is supportive of
 safety at all levels.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 818-839 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1108451 
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Author-Name: Libby Schweber 
Author-X-Name-First: Libby 
Author-X-Name-Last: Schweber 
Title: Putting theory to work: the use of theory in construction research 
Abstract:
 Attention to epistemology, theory use and citation practices are all
 issues which distinguish academic disciplines from other ways of knowing.
 Examples from construction research are used to outline and reflect on
 these issues. In doing so, the discussion provides an introduction to some
 key issues in social research as well as a reflection on the current state
 of construction research as a field. More specifically, differences
 between positivist and interpretivist epistemologies, the role of theory
 in each and their use by construction researchers are discussed.
 Philosophical differences are illustrated by appeal to two published
 construction research articles by Reichstein <italic>et al</italic>. and
 Harty on innovation (Reichstein, Salter and Gann, 2005; Harty, 2008). An
 analysis of citations for each highlights different cumulativity
 strategies. The potential contribution of mixed research programmes,
 combining positivist and interpretivist research, is evaluated. The paper
 should be of interest to early researchers and to scholars concerned with
 the ongoing development of construction research as an academic field.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 840-860 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1133918 
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Author-Name: Paul Gardiner 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gardiner 
Title: Relationship Management and the Management of Projects 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 861-862 
Issue: 10 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 10 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1127983 
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Author-Name: Louise Bildsten 
Author-X-Name-First: Louise 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bildsten 
Author-Name: Karen Manley 
Author-X-Name-First: Karen 
Author-X-Name-Last: Manley 
Title: A framework for understanding purchasing in building construction companies 
Abstract:
 Purchasing on the part of a building construction company involves actors
 inside and outside the organization. These actors are driven by different
 motives that influence purchasing decisions in different situations. An
 explicit framework that assists in understanding the different purchasing
 situations would be of benefit to companies and researchers. Through a
 study of purchasing theory and practices, including interviews with a
 number of building construction companies, a framework of purchasing is
 proposed. The framework covers all stages in the purchasing process and
 focuses on four factors: (1) purchasing situations; (2) level of
 complexity; (3) active roles and (4) supply chain involvement. The
 inter-relationships between these factors are discussed from the
 perspective of the companies.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 865-879 
Issue: 11-12 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1164325 
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Author-Name: Mark A. Hinton 
Author-X-Name-First: Mark A. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hinton 
Author-Name: Robert T. Hamilton 
Author-X-Name-First: Robert T. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hamilton 
Title: Competitive tendering and individual behaviour in the construction industry: <italic>convenient immorality</italic> at work 
Abstract:
 How and why does the construction industry persist with competitive
 tendering as the dominant procurement model? This is a constructivist
 grounded theory view of construction industry procurement in New Zealand,
 explaining how industry actors have to behave. <italic>convenient
 immorality</italic> is a shared and accepted response by individuals
 intended to facilitate business outcomes within an environment of intense
 competition, driven by opportunism and asymmetric power relationships. Low
 trust due to <italic>convenient immorality</italic> behaviours will
 continue to frustrate attempts to replace competitive tendering as the
 dominant model for construction industry procurement.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 880-889 
Issue: 11-12 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1170865 
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Author-Name: I. Krystallis 
Author-X-Name-First: I. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Krystallis 
Author-Name: P. Demian 
Author-X-Name-First: P. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Demian 
Author-Name: A.D.F Price 
Author-X-Name-First: A.D.F 
Author-X-Name-Last: Price 
Title: Using BIM to integrate and achieve holistic future-proofing objectives in healthcare projects 
Abstract:
 Future-proofing (FP) as a proactive initiative for asset management is an
 urgent need against uncertainty, particularly in health care due to
 unforeseeable demographic shifts and rapid advances in medical technology.
 Building information modelling (BIM) is a data-driven initiative, but a
 rigorous analysis between them will indicate that a synergy exists. The
 aim of this study is to develop a classification ontology of the
 interactions between FP and BIM by considering the perceptions of health
 care construction experts. Interviews with 13 senior managers were
 conducted adopting the method of interpretative phenomenological analysis
 and an interaction matrix of BIM capabilities for implementing holistic FP
 objectives has been developed. The outcome is a taxonomy analysis of 30
 interactions with supporting empirical evidence which was further measured
 quantitatively. For benefits realization in the context of BIM and FP, the
 industry experts recognize FP as a strategy that supports organizational
 and building performance. BIM drives towards life cycle operation
 information and data maintainability via communicating the FP strategy
 from a whole-life perspective and ensuring knowledge transfer across all
 stages. Health care Operators and construction experts should be able to
 benefit from this taxonomy analysis as an aid to planning for FP
 throughout their BIM processes.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 890-906 
Issue: 11-12 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1164326 
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Author-Name: Anumitra Mirti Chand 
Author-X-Name-First: Anumitra Mirti 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chand 
Author-Name: Martin Loosemore 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore 
Title: A socio-ecological analysis of hospital resilience to extreme weather events 
Abstract:
 Hospitals play a critical role in helping communities respond effectively
 to extreme weather events (EWEs). Despite predictions of more EWEs, little
 is known about the process by which hospital infrastructure resilience to
 such events can be built. Using Gunderson and Holling&#x2019;s Adaptive
 Cycle, a new theoretical perspective based on socio-ecological resilience
 theory is provided to understand this process. Data were collected using
 semi-structured interviews, observations of disaster drills and disaster
 planning meetings, as well as additional documentary analysis of past
 incident reports. The research findings were then refined and validated in
 a focus group meeting with respondents. The findings indicate that there
 are significant organizational barriers which prevent facilities managers
 improving the resilience of hospital facilities to future EWEs. It was
 found that the disaster planning process is ad hoc and non-inclusive,
 focused on man-made disasters and compliance driven, top-down approach,
 under-resourced and is driven by a general ignorance of the importance of
 resilient-built facilities to health care delivery during an EWE. It is
 concluded that to produce more resilient hospital infrastructure, there
 needs to be a more well-resourced, integrated and collaborative approach
 to disaster management planning which enables health facilities managers
 to play a more central role in disaster planning decisions. There also
 need to be better systems, technologies and training implemented to manage
 information about health infrastructure performance before, during and
 after EWEs.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 907-920 
Issue: 11-12 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1165856 
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Author-Name: Mohammed A. Rajeh 
Author-X-Name-First: Mohammed A. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rajeh 
Author-Name: John E. Tookey 
Author-X-Name-First: John E. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Tookey 
Author-Name: James Olabode Bamidele Rotimi 
Author-X-Name-First: James Olabode Bamidele 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rotimi 
Title: Developing a procurement path determination chart SEM-based approach 
Abstract:
 The choice of an appropriate procurement system is crucial to construction
 project success. Procurement selection is largely based on path
 determination charts, with at least eight key criteria needing to be
 weighted by decision-makers. Including certain criteria whilst ignoring
 client-borne transaction costs (TCs) resulting from environmental
 uncertainties simplifies this process. TCs are &#x2018;unseen&#x2019;
 costs associated with pre- and post-contract work. The effects of
 uncertainties in the transaction environment and procurement systems on
 TCs are investigated, comparing the traditional and design-build
 procurement systems. A cross-sectional sample approach was deployed,
 involving survey questionnaire and results verification through
 &#x2018;real-world&#x2019; cases. Data was sought from construction
 professionals in management, design and operation of construction
 projects. The research participants evaluate their time spent on
 procurement activities using a five-point Likert scale. Hypotheses of the
 relations between environmental uncertainties, procurement systems, and
 pre- and post-contract TCs are tested using a structural equation
 modelling (SEM) approach. The study found that TCs account for about
 46.75% and 42.88% of the daily time spent by project managers in
 traditional and design-build procurement systems in New Zealand
 respectively. The study concludes that the TC concept is a useful
 framework for determining objective instead of subjective opinions for
 procurement decisions.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 921-941 
Issue: 11-12 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1151538 
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Author-Name: Jessica Kaminsky 
Author-X-Name-First: Jessica 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kaminsky 
Title: Institutionalizing infrastructure: photo-elicitation of cultural-cognitive knowledge of development 
Abstract:
 Infrastructure that goes unused -- for example, after constructing the
 first water, electricity, sewers or road infrastructure in an
 infrastructure-poor community -- is a common issue in new infrastructure
 development in the global south. In this case, while infrastructure has
 diffused, it has not become institutionalized. To better understand this
 problem, photo-elicitation methods are used to explore cultural-cognitive
 frames used by research respondents as they create and explain photograph
 symbols that represent change in their built environment. For example,
 respondents advocate for infrastructure they have reason to believe
 outsiders will provide as they evaluate the infrastructure against local
 utility in an early phase of institutionalization. Respondents also frame
 the research undertaking as an opportunity to actively diffuse
 infrastructure practices they have recently adopted themselves. By making
 these and other frames explicit, the photo-elicitation method reveals the
 elusive cultural-cognitive pillar of institutionalization and also
 provides insight into sources of self-reporting bias. The method also has
 particular advantages for research dealing with disadvantaged respondents,
 reduces issues of free recall bias and increases the length and depth of
 research interviews. Given the relative novelty of this method in
 construction research, its theory, advantages and limitations are
 discussed in some depth.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 942-956 
Issue: 11-12 
Volume: 33 
Year: 2015 
Month: 12 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1167927 
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Author-Name: William G. Robinson 
Author-X-Name-First: William G. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Robinson 
Author-Name: Paul W. Chan 
Author-X-Name-First: Paul W. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan 
Author-Name: Thomas Lau 
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lau 
Title: Sensors and sensibility: examining the role of technological features in servitizing construction towards greater sustainability 
Abstract:
 The role played by the technological development of products in shaping
 more sustainable ways of working in the built environment is examined
 through a case study of a systems integrator of mechanical and electrical
 systems in the UK construction industry, ConstructCo. They are exploring
 ways in which they can improve the through-life performance of their
 systems through servitization. The aim was to understand how and why
 emergent technological features, stimulated by embedding new sensors
 within their systems, were affording different user groups within the
 organization&#x2019;s value chain to act in more servitized ways. The case
 analysis found that new energy-metering sensors were integral to the
 development of greater transparency between ConstructCo and their clients.
 Equally evident were the various ways in which equipment-condition
 monitoring sensors were shaping a collective motive across
 ConstructCo&#x2019;s supply chain towards exploring the justification for
 implementing predictive maintenance. The role played by new sensor
 technology in shaping ConstructCo&#x2019;s pursuit of servitization
 highlights the need for research to pay greater attention to material
 agency when explaining how organizational practices accommodate the
 implementation and use of technological developments in construction.
 Furthermore, using servitization as the research context offers fresh
 insights into transitioning towards greater servitization in construction.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 4-20 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 34 
Year: 2016 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1139146 
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Author-Name: Marina Bos-de Vos 
Author-X-Name-First: Marina 
Author-X-Name-Last: Bos-de Vos 
Author-Name: J.W.F. Hans Wamelink 
Author-X-Name-First: J.W.F. Hans 
Author-X-Name-Last: Wamelink 
Author-Name: Leentje Volker 
Author-X-Name-First: Leentje 
Author-X-Name-Last: Volker 
Title: Trade-offs in the value capture of architectural firms: the significance of professional value 
Abstract:
 Architectural firms often have difficulty generating profit from their
 services as they pursue not only commercial but also professional goals.
 These goals frequently conflict and have to be balanced during the process
 of value creation and value capture. So far, literature has focused on the
 interaction between the perceived use value for the customer and the fee
 that is paid to the firm. To better understand how professional service
 firms realize their organizational targets, professional value needs to be
 included. In this study, in-depth interviews with the architects and
 clients of nine housing projects provide insight into the content and
 process of value capture by architectural firms. The data reveal
 strategies by which architects tried to maximize the capture of
 professional value at the expense of profit or sometimes even their
 clients&#x2019; perceived use value. These trade-offs in value capture
 confirm the importance of professional value when studying value creation
 and capture in a professional service context. This paper provides an
 understanding of how architectural firms struggle to balance competing
 goals and highlights the importance of well-managed value capture.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 21-34 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 34 
Year: 2016 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1177192 
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Author-Name: Tony Hopkin 
Author-X-Name-First: Tony 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hopkin 
Author-Name: Shu-Ling Lu 
Author-X-Name-First: Shu-Ling 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lu 
Author-Name: Phil Rogers 
Author-X-Name-First: Phil 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rogers 
Author-Name: Martin Sexton 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Sexton 
Title: Detecting defects in the UK new-build housing sector: a learning perspective 
Abstract:
 Rapid growth in the production of new homes in the UK is putting build
 quality under pressure as evidenced by an increase in the number of
 defects. Housing associations (HAs) contribute approximately 20% of the
 UK&#x2019;s new housing supply. HAs are currently experiencing central
 government funding cuts and rental revenue reductions. As part of
 HAs&#x2019; quest to ramp up supply despite tight budget conditions, they
 are reviewing how they learn from defects. Learning from defects is argued
 as a means of reducing the persistent defect problem within the UK
 housebuilding industry, yet how HAs learn from defects is
 under-researched. The aim of this research is to better understand how
 HAs, in practice, learn from past defects to reduce the prevalence of
 defects in future new homes. The theoretical lens for this research is
 organizational learning. The results drawn from 12 HA case studies
 indicate that effective organizational learning has the potential to
 reduce defects within the housing sector. The results further identify
 that HAs are restricting their learning to focus primarily on reducing
 defects through product and system adaptations. Focusing on product and
 system adaptations alone suppresses HAs&#x2019; abilities to reduce
 defects in the future.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 35-45 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 34 
Year: 2016 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1162316 
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Author-X-Name-First: Jan 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gottsche 
Author-Name: Mark Kelly 
Author-X-Name-First: Mark 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kelly 
Author-Name: Martin Taggart 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Taggart 
Title: Assessing the impact of energy management initiatives on the energy usage during the construction phase of an educational building project in Ireland 
Abstract:
 The construction industry is estimated to account for 40% of annual global
 energy use and 30% of annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The
 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has suggested the
 construction sector as best placed to improve its energy performance in
 order to help Ireland to meet the European Union (EU) GHG reduction target
 of 20% by 2020. An action research (AR) approach was used to explore the
 construction phase energy reduction opportunities on a selected case study
 in the West of Ireland. The participating contractor&#x2019;s current
 onsite energy management practices were benchmarked to inform the
 implementation of a series of quick-win measures at a cost of
 &#x20ac;706.04. The resultant savings of &#x20ac;19&#xa0;853.03
 represented 17.5% of the total expenditure on energy usage on site
 (&#x20ac;113&#xa0;397) and resulted in an estimated saving of 5.5% of the
 assumed project profit (&#x20ac;358&#xa0;800). A set of key performance
 indicators (KPIs) were calculated for both phases of the project with a
 75% reduction in the cost of electricity per floor area from phase 1 to
 phase 2. The findings suggest that improving site energy use provides
 scope for the contractor to increase profit margins, improve resource
 efficiency and reduce environmental impacts.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 46-60 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 34 
Year: 2016 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1162317 
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Author-Name: Niamh Murtagh 
Author-X-Name-First: Niamh 
Author-X-Name-Last: Murtagh 
Author-Name: Aeli Roberts 
Author-X-Name-First: Aeli 
Author-X-Name-Last: Roberts 
Author-Name: Richard Hind 
Author-X-Name-First: Richard 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hind 
Title: The relationship between motivations of architectural designers and environmentally sustainable construction design 
Abstract:
 Research on sustainability in construction design has tended to focus on
 technological, institutional and economic drivers, but there has been
 little change in the industry. Social scientific approaches offer insights
 on the lack of progress. However, few previous studies have investigated
 psychological factors despite the pivotal role of the individual
 professional decision-maker. The aim was to understand what personal
 motivations drive architectural designers to pursue sustainable design in
 their work and whether non-environmental motivations can drive sustainable
 outcomes. Twenty-eight architectural designers in 14 small firms in the
 London area were interviewed. Thematic analysis was conducted, informed by
 the self-determination theory of motivation. Although extrinsic motivators
 were noted, autonomous motivations including a moral imperative and
 personal commitment predominated. Further, the participants demonstrated
 other self-determined motivations including realization of self-identity,
 pursuit of quality in design and awareness of their work&#x2019;s impact
 on people. These autonomous motivations align closely with sustainability
 principles including design for durability, high standards and technical
 expertise. The findings point to the risks of reliance on extrinisic
 motivators such as regulation, and the opportunities to engage
 architectural designers more extensively in sustainable design by linking
 sustainability to autonomous motivations.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 61-75 
Issue: 1 
Volume: 34 
Year: 2016 
Month: 1 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1178392 
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Author-Name: Johannes Hartwig 
Author-X-Name-First: Johannes 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hartwig 
Author-Name: Judit Kockat 
Author-X-Name-First: Judit 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kockat 
Title: Macroeconomic effects of energetic building retrofit: input-output sensitivity analyses 
Abstract:
 Energy efficiency measures in buildings are essential for climate
 protection, but are not always recognized by the investor in common
 profitability calculations. To provide a quantitative scientific base for
 policymakers, the aim is to identify and quantify the impact of these
 measures on Germany&#x2019;s economy with a static open input-output
 model. Moreover, this investigation analyses how much the chosen base year
 affects the calculated macroeconomic impact, to obtain a clearer view of
 involved dynamics. The energy efficiency measures in buildings and their
 impact on energy demand and investments were simulated in the bottom-up
 building model INVERT/EE-Lab up to 2020. The methodological addition of
 this research is to identify and map the resulting impulses to the
 according macroeconomic sectors. Based on this stimulus a static
 input-output analysis is conducted using a range of base years. The
 results show that efficiency measures in buildings have a significant
 positive effect on macroeconomic key figures. The magnitude of the
 calculated impact depends on chosen base year data and varies for value
 added and employment. As a conclusion, the macroeconomic impact
 constitutes a co-benefit supporting the economic attractiveness of energy
 efficiency. However, studies based on a single base year dataset like many
 computable general equilibrium models may need to reflect the errors
 caused by that choice.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 79-97 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 34 
Year: 2016 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1144928 
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Author-Name: Marieke Venselaar 
Author-X-Name-First: Marieke 
Author-X-Name-Last: Venselaar 
Author-Name: Vincent Gruis 
Author-X-Name-First: Vincent 
Author-X-Name-Last: Gruis 
Title: Studying intra-organizational dynamics in implementing supply chain partnering: a case study about work floor experiences in a Dutch housing association 
Abstract:
 This study aims at uncovering intra-organizational dynamics in
 implementing supply chain partnering. Narrative techniques are used in a
 qualitative case study in a Dutch housing association. This study shows
 how project leaders of a Dutch housing association perceive relationships
 in the internal supply chain and the strategies that they develop to cope
 with these relationships. Furthermore, it is argued that key values of SCP
 as understood by the project leaders -- such as sharing responsibilities
 and addressing feedback towards each other openly -- are not applied in
 intra-organizational relationships.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 98-109 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 34 
Year: 2016 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1179772 
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Author-Name: Mei-yung Leung 
Author-X-Name-First: Mei-yung 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leung 
Author-Name: Qi Liang 
Author-X-Name-First: Qi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liang 
Author-Name: Jingyu Yu 
Author-X-Name-First: Jingyu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Yu 
Title: Development of a mindfulness--stress--performance model for construction workers 
Abstract:
 Construction workers contribute to the success of projects on sites full
 of hazards and risks. Working in the construction industry is very
 stressful for them, while stress can impair their performance and safety.
 Mindfulness has been regarded as effective to manage stress and improve
 performance in general, while there is constant argument on the
 mindfulness characteristics. In addition, the effect of individual
 mindfulness characteristics on construction workers&#x2019; stress and
 performance still remains unknown. Therefore to fill in the research gap,
 a questionnaire survey was administered among construction workers. Nine
 mindfulness characteristics (framed into three theoretical categories),
 three stress types and three kinds of performance were identified. The
 results show that mindfulness characteristics indirectly improve
 construction workers&#x2019; performance by relieving their stress: (1)
 objective stress is mitigated by observation; (2) emotional stress is
 relieved by observation and awareness, and impairs construction
 workers&#x2019; organizational performance; and (3) physical stress is
 reduced by awareness, and worsens safety performance. Mindfulness
 characteristics also directly improve construction workers&#x2019;
 performance, namely description and observation enhance working
 performance; and awareness improves safety performance. However, the study
 interestingly found that the mindfulness attitude group has no effect on
 construction workers&#x2019; stress and performance, while decentering
 even harms their safety performance. The implications underlying the
 findings are discussed. Several recommendations are made for mitigating
 stress and improving performance. The mindfulness characteristics are
 grouped into theoretical categories, and the effects of each mindfulness
 characteristic on the stress and performance of construction workers are
 identified.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 110-128 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 34 
Year: 2016 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1147652 
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Author-Name: Lauri Pulkka 
Author-X-Name-First: Lauri 
Author-X-Name-Last: Pulkka 
Author-Name: Miro Ristim&#xe4;ki 
Author-X-Name-First: Miro 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ristim&#xe4;ki 
Author-Name: Karoliina Rajakallio 
Author-X-Name-First: Karoliina 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rajakallio 
Author-Name: Seppo Junnila 
Author-X-Name-First: Seppo 
Author-X-Name-Last: Junnila 
Title: Applicability and benefits of the ecosystem concept in the construction industry 
Abstract:
 Inter-firm collaboration has increased significantly in the last decades.
 The concept of ecosystem has emerged to explain the nature and
 implications of businesses&#x2019; increasing reliance on networks. The
 ecosystem concept is intended to be generalizable across sectors, but
 research on ecosystems has focused on high-tech industries. Moreover, the
 construction industry has special features that differentiate it from
 other industries. In this paper, the concept of the ecosystem is
 introduced and developed in the context of the construction industry and
 the relationship between ecosystem characteristics and value creation in
 construction networks is examined. Based on a multiple-case study of six
 networks in the Finnish and Swedish construction industry, it is suggested
 that the ecosystem concept is applicable and offers a useful analytical
 lens for understanding value creation in the construction industry. The
 results suggest that operating according to ecosystem principles is
 positively connected to value creation in construction networks. Based on
 a cross-case analysis, a conceptual framework is presented on the main
 connections between ecosystem characteristics and value creation. The
 relevance of the ecosystem concept for the construction industry is
 predicted to grow in the future, as previous studies suggest that
 ecosystem-like features are being increasingly employed in construction
 networks.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 129-144 
Issue: 2 
Volume: 34 
Year: 2016 
Month: 2 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1179773 
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Author-Name: Xiancun Hu 
Author-X-Name-First: Xiancun 
Author-X-Name-Last: Hu 
Author-Name: Chunlu Liu 
Author-X-Name-First: Chunlu 
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu 
Title: Profitability performance assessment in the Australian construction industry: a global relational two-stage DEA method 
Abstract:
 Effective performance measurement drives performance and supports the
 development of construction. Only minimal literature measuring
 construction performance, efficiency and effectiveness simultaneously can
 be identified. A global relational two-stage data envelopment analysis
 (DEA) method is here proposed in order to produce effective and
 informative performance results. A relational two-stage DEA method
 systematically measures overall efficiency for a whole construction system
 and also yields scores for the individual stages of construction. The DEA
 results can be directly compared through global benchmark technology. The
 Australian construction industry is employed in order to implement the new
 method, in which profitability performance as a vital indicator of
 business survival, and its two dimensions of efficiency and effectiveness,
 are measured. The construction profitability performance and efficiency
 measures obtained provide evidence of underperformance and a slight
 imbalance in Australia between 1991 and 2012, while the measures obtained
 for the effectiveness factor indicate better achievement. The approach
 here developed promotes progress in modelling two-stage performance
 measurement and it can be replicated worldwide by construction projects,
 organizations or industries in order to quantify their performance,
 identify internal inefficiency components and recognize competitive
 advantages for promoting sustainable development.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 147-159 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 34 
Year: 2016 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1180415 
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Author-Name: Bryan W. Franz 
Author-X-Name-First: Bryan W. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Franz 
Author-Name: Robert M. Leicht 
Author-X-Name-First: Robert M. 
Author-X-Name-Last: Leicht 
Title: An alternative classification of project delivery methods used in the United States building construction industry 
Abstract:
 Although many sources describe the project delivery methods available to
 owners, there is little empirical data on their defining characteristics.
 The objective of this research was to examine patterns in contract
 arrangements, procurement practices and compensation terms used in the US
 building construction industry. Survey data were collected for projects
 completed between 2008 and 2013 (<italic>N</italic>&#xa0;=&#xa0;204) from
 owners and contractors belonging to large US professional organizations. A
 latent class analysis was used to identify five distinct patterns or
 &#x2018;classes&#x2019; based upon eight characteristics of the project
 delivery process. These classes were defined as: (<italic>I</italic>) late
 builder and trade involvement, with an open, cost-based selection and lump
 sum contract (9% of projects in sample); (<italic>II</italic>) late
 builder and trade involvement, with a prequalified, cost-based selection
 and lump sum contract (19%); (<italic>III</italic>) early builder and late
 trade involvement, with a prequalified non-cost based selection and
 guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contract (26%); (<italic>IV</italic>) early
 builder and trade involvement, with a prequalified, cost-based selection
 and lump sum design-build (DB) contract (27%); (<italic>V</italic>) early
 builder and trade involvement, with a prequalified, non-cost based
 selection and GMP DB contract (18%). Compared to existing classifications
 of project delivery methods, these classes are data-driven typologies that
 represent how participants are procured and organized into a project team.
 The findings have implications as an alternative classification system in
 project delivery research and as guidance to owners considering their
 project delivery options.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 160-173 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 34 
Year: 2016 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1183800 
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Author-Name: Andreas Ekesk&#xe4;r 
Author-X-Name-First: Andreas 
Author-X-Name-Last: Ekesk&#xe4;r 
Author-Name: Martin Rudberg 
Author-X-Name-First: Martin 
Author-X-Name-Last: Rudberg 
Title: Third-party logistics in construction: the case of a large hospital project 
Abstract:
 The construction supply chain is of temporary nature and complex, with
 many interactions between multiple actors in different construction
 projects. This challenging context typically leads to relatively higher
 costs and lower productivity, compared to other industries. Supply chain
 management (SCM) has been put forward as a mean to better handle this
 challenging context. As a part of SCM initiatives some construction
 industry stakeholders have turned to third-party logistics (TPL)
 providers, especially in large construction projects. The use of TPL
 providers is a new, and under-investigated, phenomenon in the construction
 industry. The main purpose of this study is thus to explore the use of a
 TPL provider in a large construction project and to analyse its resulting
 effects. Driving forces and possible concerns for implementing TPL are
 identified and the possibility for TPL to be a facilitator for
 implementing SCM in construction is investigated. The research is based on
 a literature review and an explorative case study of a large hospital
 project in Sweden, where the client and the main contractor have initiated
 the use of a TPL provider to coordinate sourcing and materials handling
 activities on site. The results show positive effects on establishing an
 effective interface between the construction site and the supply chain.
 The results also show that a TPL solution facilitates an increase in
 productive work at the construction site itself, a reduction of costs and
 an increased utilisation of site assets. On the downside, the study also
 shows a lack of SCM knowledge amongst the involved actors in the project,
 hindering them to reap the full potential of TPL.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 174-191 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 34 
Year: 2016 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1186809 
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Author-Name: Khurram Iqbal Ahmad Khan 
Author-X-Name-First: Khurram Iqbal Ahmad 
Author-X-Name-Last: Khan 
Author-Name: Roger Flanagan 
Author-X-Name-First: Roger 
Author-X-Name-Last: Flanagan 
Author-Name: Shu-Ling Lu 
Author-X-Name-First: Shu-Ling 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lu 
Title: Managing information complexity using system dynamics on construction projects 
Abstract:
 The increase in e-commerce, the digitisation of design data and the
 interchange and sharing of information have made the construction sector
 more reliant upon IT infrastructure and systems. The design and production
 process is complex, dynamic, interconnected and dependent upon greater
 information mobility, requiring seamless exchange of data and information
 in real time. Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular,
 specialty contractors, can utilise cost-effective collaboration
 technologies, such as cloud computing using software as a service, to help
 in the effective transfer of information and data. The system dynamics
 (SD) approach gives a better understanding of the dynamics of complex
 systems. SD methodology is used as a modelling and analysis tool to
 understand and identify the key drivers in the absorption of cloud
 computing for SMEs. The aim is to determine how the use of SD can improve
 the management of complexity of information flow, leading to improved
 performance for SMEs. SD is shown to be a viable tool to manage
 information complexity using cloud computing for performance improvement
 in construction.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics 
Pages: 192-204 
Issue: 3 
Volume: 34 
Year: 2016 
Month: 3 
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1190026 
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Author-Name: Tina Karrbom Gustavsson
Author-X-Name-First: Tina Karrbom
Author-X-Name-Last: Gustavsson
Title: Liminal roles in construction project practice: exploring change through the roles of partnering manager, building logistic specialist and BIM coordinator
Abstract: 
 Industries have to adapt to changes in external environment. This adaption includes the development of new professional roles that challenge established structures, roles and communities of practice. In order to better understand the unfolding of construction project practice in an increasingly changeful world new professional roles are explored as liminal roles. The studied professional roles are partnering manager, building logistic specialist and BIM coordinator. Liminality is used as framework to understand descriptions of liminal experiences when negotiating boundary interfaces in construction project practice. Findings are both theoretical and practical and suggest that new professional roles practice multi-liminal work and acknowledge tensions that pose challenges for liminal roles to act as change agents.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 599-610
Issue: 11
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 11
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1464197
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Author-Name: Bing Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Bing
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Author-Name: Shuibo Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Shuibo
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Author-Name: Xiuqin Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Xiuqin
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Author-Name: Zhuo Feng
Author-X-Name-First: Zhuo
Author-X-Name-Last: Feng
Title: The influence of quality benefit and marginal contribution on the optimal equity structure of the PPP projects: balancing public and private benefits
Abstract: 
 Public&#x2013;private partnerships (PPPs) involve many different participants, and the equity allocation between them may influence the performance of PPP projects. While the optimal capital structure and equity capital structure of the project company have been extensively investigated, few studies have examined how to allocate equity shares among different private participants. Considering both public and private benefits, this study focuses on the optimal equity structure between construction contractor (CC) and operating contractor (OC). A game model is used to analyze how quality benefit and marginal contribution of CC and OC&#x2019;s effort affect the optimal equity structure. The findings reveal that the private consortium expects the party (CC or OC) with higher marginal contribution of effort to own more equity shares, while government expects the party (CC or OC) with lower marginal contribution of effort to own more equity shares. Furthermore, a non-linear relationship between the optimal equity structure and government&#x2019;s bargaining power is found. The results also manifest that the quality benefit of construction on operation is a nontrivial factor when designing the equity structure. If unconsidered, the CC&#x2019;s optimal equity ratio will be either undervalued (when a higher construction quality can reduce the operating cost) or overvalued (when a higher construction quality can increase the operating cost). These findings can provide some insights into designing the equity structure for PPP projects in the bidding process.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 611-622
Issue: 11
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 11
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1468079
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Author-Name: Richard F. Fellows
Author-X-Name-First: Richard F.
Author-X-Name-Last: Fellows
Author-Name: Anita M. M. Liu
Author-X-Name-First: Anita M. M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu
Title: Where do I go from here? Motivated reasoning in construction decisions
Abstract: 
 Early stage decisions have the greatest impact on construction projects and so, attention at conception and realization of projects is imperative. Decisions are influenced by actors&#x2019; interdependencies, thus, it is important to understand how actors determine meanings of their situations and actions. Meaning is derived from situational cues that are contextually bounded and, through actions, determines decisions&#x2019; outcomes via sensemaking. The objectives of this critical essay are to examine the impact of motivated reasoning on sensemaking and, thus, decision-making through scrutinising how actors make sense of projects and contexts to yield meanings. The focus of the discussion is on the human interactional aspects of decisions to examine potential bias, effected through the vague goals held by the actors, and the assumption of rationality, extending to bounded rationality, and how that leads to traps/pitfalls in decision-making. The discussion encompasses the concepts of sensemaking and of motivated reasoning in construction decisions from the perspectives of the dominant logic and the dynamic states of flux in the construction environment &#x2013; in particular, the aspects of open-mindedness and directional bias, over-optimism, and attitudinal predispositions which impact on motivated reasoning of decision-makers in construction projects. This essay concludes that motivated reasoning, as a bias vector, operates to influence how actors arrive at understandings, reach decisions and behave to generate outcomes. The motivated reasoning perspective gives insight into the nature of decision-making in many project processes and the outcomes achieved.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 623-634
Issue: 11
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 11
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1472386
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Author-Name: Rita Lavikka
Author-X-Name-First: Rita
Author-X-Name-Last: Lavikka
Author-Name: Johanna Kallio
Author-X-Name-First: Johanna
Author-X-Name-Last: Kallio
Author-Name: Thomas Casey
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas
Author-X-Name-Last: Casey
Author-Name: Miimu Airaksinen
Author-X-Name-First: Miimu
Author-X-Name-Last: Airaksinen
Title: Digital disruption of the AEC industry: technology-oriented scenarios for possible future development paths
Abstract: 
 Decision-makers in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry lack knowledge about the implementation of digitalization to generate value. We applied a scenario planning method developed by Schoemaker and Mavaddat to provide decision-makers with information for using digital data and technologies to create value for customers. We aim to theoretically understand how the scenario planning process helps AEC decision-makers to make sense of the future. Our findings show that boundary spanners are needed for steering the discussions among industry actors towards shared knowledge about the technological, social, economic and political changes needed at the industry level to optimize the benefits of digitalization. Our findings also show that boundary spanners apply scenario figures as boundary objects to cross knowledge boundaries. Based on our findings, we theoretically conceptualize scenario planning as a boundary-spanning activity that enables AEC decision-makers from different fields to share tacit knowledge and to cross knowledge boundaries. The practical implication is that scenario planning provides a method for AEC decision-makers to make sense of the changes needed to realize the preferred future for the industry.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 635-650
Issue: 11
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 11
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1476729
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Author-Name: Mike Bresnen
Author-X-Name-First: Mike
Author-X-Name-Last: Bresnen
Title: Being careful what we wish for? Challenges and opportunities afforded through engagement with business and management research
Abstract: 
 Despite the proliferation of work within construction management that draws upon management and organizational theory, two omissions stand out from the body of published work: the absence of any real debate about the values of rigour and relevance in research; and the under-use of dominant perspectives in business and management research (such as institutional theory) to frame construction management and organizational issues. Drawing specifically upon the ideas of institutional logics and institutional work, this paper explores the tensions, ironies and contradictions of the rigour-relevance debate; and the challenges and opportunities facing construction management research (CMR) and its institutions in furthering management and organizational research agendas. In doing so, attention is directed to the complex, contested and changing nature of the knowledge base within the business and management field; as well as key differences between that community of practice and CMR.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 24-34
Issue: 1-2
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1270462
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Author-Name: Lauri Koskela
Author-X-Name-First: Lauri
Author-X-Name-Last: Koskela
Title: Why is management research irrelevant?
Abstract: 
 At least since 1980, there has been a practically continuous, but somewhat fragmented discussion on the relevance of management research. This discussion has addressed practically all fields of management; here, besides general management, operations management, project management and construction management are examined in more detail. Although many different proposals have been made to rectify the situation, no definitive resolution has been found. In this paper, it is argued that prior analyses have not reached the root causes of the irrelevance problem. By an analysis of the recent history of management research, the following novel findings are reached. First, the root cause of the irrelevance is argued to lie in the 1959 reports on American business education, written by Pierson and Gordon &amp; Howell. Second, while the proposed direction in the 1959 reports was deficient in several ways, the rejection of production as an integral part of organizations and management has been perhaps the most damaging feature of those reports. Third, current research on management suffers from a variety of immediate causes for irrelevance, insufficiently recognized by the scholarly community. It is suggested that reaching the root causes for irrelevance will facilitate finding suitable cures.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 4-23
Issue: 1-2
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1272759
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Author-Name: Alexander Styre
Author-X-Name-First: Alexander
Author-X-Name-Last: Styre
Title: Thinking about materiality: the value of a construction management and engineering view
Abstract: 
 The increased interest for materiality as an analytical category in the social sciences provide construction management and economics scholar with new possibilities to better exploit the detailed empirical data being collected in the construction industry and related fields. While constructivist and other idealist theories have tended to dominate the social sciences since at least the mid-sixties when the social sciences sought to release itself from the methodological dogmatism of the “hard sciences”, materiality is now recognized and subject to theorizing within different social science traditions. This article advocates a broad engagement with materiality within construction management research and presents a series of analytical concepts and empirical studies that stress how the built environment that human beings inhabit is far from passive, inert and stable as common sense thinking easily misleads analysts to believe. An image of materiality that recognizes an agential, dynamic and more fluid nature of materiality is thus arguably conducive to an intellectually stimulating construction management scholarship.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 35-44
Issue: 1-2
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1272760
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Author-Name: Rafael Sacks
Author-X-Name-First: Rafael
Author-X-Name-Last: Sacks
Author-Name: Olli Seppänen
Author-X-Name-First: Olli
Author-X-Name-Last: Seppänen
Author-Name: Vitaliy Priven
Author-X-Name-First: Vitaliy
Author-X-Name-Last: Priven
Author-Name: Jonathan Savosnick
Author-X-Name-First: Jonathan
Author-X-Name-Last: Savosnick
Title: Construction flow index: a metric of production flow quality in construction
Abstract: 
 A new, process-oriented approach is needed in construction management. Lean construction emphasizes the concept of flow as a way to understand production in construction, yet there is still no accepted metric for measurement of flow quality. This has hampered research and practice. The proposed construction flow index (CFI) is a composite measure that reflects the quality of production flow in repetitive construction projects. It incorporates measures of work continuity for crews, processing continuity for locations, production rate variation, amounts of work in progress, interference and operation sequence logic. Expert knowledge was acquired to establish weights for the CFI parameters, and its use was tested in evaluating the planned and actual production flows for a number of projects. Project managers can use the CFI to evaluate the quality of their construction plans and to measure and communicate production flow quality status to trade crews, enabling management and improvement of production flow. The CFI is also a valuable tool for construction research. The CFI challenges traditional construction management by measuring flow, where standard practice only measures transformation (earned value). It challenges lean construction practice using the Last Planner System, suggesting that the percent plan complete measure of plan reliability is insufficient.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 45-63
Issue: 1-2
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1274417
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Author-Name: Matthew R. Hallowell
Author-X-Name-First: Matthew R.
Author-X-Name-Last: Hallowell
Author-Name: Dillon Alexander
Author-X-Name-First: Dillon
Author-X-Name-Last: Alexander
Author-Name: John A. Gambatese
Author-X-Name-First: John A.
Author-X-Name-Last: Gambatese
Title: Energy-based safety risk assessment: does magnitude and intensity of energy predict injury severity?
Abstract: 
 Although the quantity and quality of safety risk data have improved in recent years, available data do not link directly to natural principles and are, therefore, limited in their application and scientific extension. The present study aims to test the hypothesis that the quantity and intensity of energy observable prior to an incident predicts the severity of the incident. The hypothesis is built upon the theory that energy is translated to an injury through uncontrolled release of the energy, transfer of the energy to the human body and the vulnerability of the body and associated protective equipment. To test the hypothesis, a multi-phase experiment was conducted. First, over 500 injury reports were gathered from national databases and private companies. For each report, the leading information describing the work operations and environment and the lagging information describing the injury were extracted, separated and isolated. Second, the magnitude of the energy was estimated using only leading information. Once energy magnitude was quantified, the distribution was compared across injury severity levels using analysis of variance tests. As hypothesized, energy magnitude is a strong predictor of injury severity. Although computationally intensive, energy intensity, defined as the magnitude of energy divided by the area of contact between an object and the human body, showed strong predictive validity. This research indicates that energy-based safety risk analysis has predictive validity and is a promising line of scientific inquiry with the potential to increase our understanding of the natural phenomena that contribute to injuries.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 64-77
Issue: 1-2
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1274418
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Author-X-Name-Last: Leiringer
Author-Name: Andy Dainty
Author-X-Name-First: Andy
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty
Title: Construction Management and Economics: New Directions
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1-3
Issue: 1-2
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1275159
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Author-Name: Daniel John Sage
Author-X-Name-First: Daniel John
Author-X-Name-Last: Sage
Title: Rethinking construction expertise with posthumanism
Abstract: 
 Expertise is commonly understood to be a distinct, even defining, aspect of being human: an attribute related to our efficacies to come to know and influence the, mostly non-human, world around us. In construction, expertise is commonly defined as the acquisition of skills and knowledge related to new technical processes, organizational routines, health and safety codes, even cultural norms. Despite the development of rule-following ‘expert systems’ in construction and beyond, the proposal that non-human technologies and artefacts can share our expertise is thus to be regarded with doubt: humans are human because of their lived expertise to undertake tasks faster and better than machines and other non-humans. Increasingly, however, this anthropocentric view of expertise can be challenged by a ‘posthuman turn’ that is gathering pace across the social sciences and humanities. The work of four seminal posthuman thinkers is drawn upon to evaluate the distinct, and varied, contribution that posthumanism might make to how we understand notions of construction expertise. Fictional examples of construction practices illustrate the challenge and theoretical and practical opportunities in rethinking construction expertise via posthumanism.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 446-457
Issue: 7-8
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1122201
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Author-Name: Hans Voordijk
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Author-Name: Arjen Adriaanse
Author-X-Name-First: Arjen
Author-X-Name-Last: Adriaanse
Title: Engaged scholarship in construction management research: the adoption of information and communications technology in construction projects
Abstract: 
 The objective is to explore what engaged scholarship (ES) could mean for construction management research in facilitating interactions between practice and theory. ES aims to develop knowledge that advances both science and practice through engagement of scholars with practice. Three types of ES are discussed: practice research, design research and action research. These three kinds of ES are explained through their different knowledge–action relations: action theories or ‘knowledge about action’, design research or ‘knowledge for action’, and action research or ‘knowledge through action’. The relevance of these three types of ES in facilitating interactions between practice and theory is clarified through elaborating on a research programme on the adoption of information and communications technology (ICT) in construction projects. First, based on grounded theory, a model is developed to understand and explain why individuals and organizations are (not) using ICT in the intended way. Second, based on this model and expert interviews, solutions are designed to potential barriers to the successful use of ICT in construction projects. Third, interventions in construction projects based on these solutions are presented. It is argued that the different kinds of ES presuppose each other and are all needed to facilitate interactions between practice and theory in construction management research.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 536-551
Issue: 7-8
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1139145
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Author-Name: Sittimont Kanjanabootra
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Author-X-Name-Last: Kanjanabootra
Author-Name: Brian Corbitt
Author-X-Name-First: Brian
Author-X-Name-Last: Corbitt
Title: Reproducing knowledge in construction expertise: a reflexive theory, critical approach
Abstract: 
 An auto-ethnography and then analyses of narratives and ethnographies of other construction professionals are used to argue that reproduction of knowledge and expertise development is constrained by both normative professional thinking and a discourse of economic constraint generated by a highly competitive marketplace with a focus on time, cost, and quality trade-offs. The analysis of construction professionals’ narratives suggests that expertise development in construction is essentially an incremental process built on scenarios and influenced mostly by context and people, discourses of practices, legalities and professional expectations. Sometimes that incrementalism is distorted through radical innovation, but that is rare. Construction expertise in these stories is reproduced from base level learning and grows through practice. Practitioners, it is argued, accumulate knowledge and expertise, but the practice that emanates remains bounded within prevailing discourse which itself changes incrementally.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 561-577
Issue: 7-8
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1151064
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Author-Name: Lloyd M. Scott
Author-X-Name-First: Lloyd M.
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Title: Theory and research in construction education: the case for pragmatism
Abstract: 
 The education of the construction professional, like many others, has been shaped and nurtured by well-intentioned educationalists throughout the ages. While there has been much discourse around the theoretical underpinnings of construction education, not much has been set in writing. A philosophical position has not always been to the forefront of those pioneering and well-intentioned construction educationalists. There has been, rather, a ‘systems thinking’ approach, a sense of wanting to prepare an educational experience that would equip the future leaders in construction to ensure they would develop the knowledge, skills and competences to take their place in an ever-changing architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. Now, at least around Europe, there is an ever-increasing attempt to identify the paradigms within which construction education sits comfortably, thus attempting to pave the way for the future. This could be called a philosophical positioning. There follows an exploration of the evolution of the education of the construction professional through a review of the literature and other sources in an attempt to make some sense of this journey. The paper also presents the discourse from the educational research perspective where the connection between the role of theory and philosophy has been a matter of discussion for many years. Biesta in his work calls for the intelligent use of theory and philosophy and advocates pragmatic positioning in regard to discourse. This pragmatic framework offers the freedom to gain control over what construction education constitutes as it offers a way of thinking that allows the educationalist freedom to challenge. What is presented and debated is the discussion that has been documented with a view to offering some perspective on its importance. Some philosophical perspective is also offered around the developments with the added suggestion that AEC is firmly seated in the ‘pragmatic’ paradigm. Much progress has been achieved to date but it is now time to offer a possible further step forward. While a pragmatic philosophical position is suggested it is not to imply that this is the only tool that might be used. The freedom to work within the pragmatic paradigm offers diversity that can draw together some of the thoughts that challenge and build the arguments about the role and position of theory in construction education.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 552-560
Issue: 7-8
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1151539
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Author-Name: Anne Kokkonen
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Author-Name: Pauli Alin
Author-X-Name-First: Pauli
Author-X-Name-Last: Alin
Title: Practitioners deconstructing and reconstructing practices when responding to the implementation of BIM
Abstract: 
 When managers are implementing change, practitioners are sometimes seen as the receivers of the change. However, practitioners often need to actively create the changes to daily practices because managers might not be familiar with the practices. Building information modelling (BIM), an important driver of organizational change, requires change not only by bringing new technology into use but also to the practices of collaboration between different professions. In their daily work, practitioners can create new practices through reflective learning. We have a limited understanding of how practitioners are actively involved in a change through reflective learning when implementing BIM. To address this limitation, we conducted a qualitative case study. Our primary data consist of interviews, which were analysed with insights from philosophy. We identified two methods of reflective learning from the data: deconstruction and reconstruction. Deconstruction occurs when the new requirements for the practices are based on different ideas of work, which asks practitioners to change their old ideas before creating new practices. Reconstruction does not necessarily require changes to the basic ideas of work but changes are seen more as improvements. Our research contributes to construction management literature by linking the reflective learning of practitioners to the change caused by BIM.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 578-591
Issue: 7-8
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1164327
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Author-Name: Sidney Newton
Author-X-Name-First: Sidney
Author-X-Name-Last: Newton
Title: The being of construction management expertise
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 Where logical positivism potentially leads to abstraction, social constructivism potentially leads to relativism. Neither perspective does full justice to the study of construction management expertise. Social realism aims to recover declarative knowledge (theory) as an integral component of expertise without denying a place for deliberate practice. The issue is how to bridge between explicit and implicit forms of knowledge. Returning to the account of tacit knowing proposed by Polanyi, the nature of expertise is characterized in both declarative and personal knowledge terms. This is a limited characterization of expertise, but the social realism enterprise raises a number of critical issues: the body of knowledge; human agency; and deliberate practice. From a social realism perspective the production of theory is critical to the exercise of expertise, but theory is meaningless in the context of professional practice unless and until it is embodied and enacted. It is the being of construction management that gives purpose and value to the theory.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 458-470
Issue: 7-8
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1164328
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Author-Name: Karen Mogendorff
Author-X-Name-First: Karen
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Title: The building or enactment of expertise in context: what the performative turn in the social sciences may add to expertise research in construction management
Abstract: 
 Expertise tends to be seen as something people possess: one needs to have the knowledge, skills and competences to be able to do a job well, preferably better than others, under various conditions. In practice not all objectively relevant knowledge and expertise gets endorsed as such. In multi-party settings different forms of expertise tend to compete with one another. The latter is certainly true for the construction sector in which parties with different backgrounds, stakes and interests work together in order to create or maintain buildings and infrastructural works. Existing knowledge and expertise need to be performed in order to get treated as relevant to the interactional business at hand by the people one collaborates with. Whose expertise is treated as most salient may differ across interaction settings that make up the different phases of a project. So far, however, what expertise is treated as relevant when in the day-to-day management of construction projects and the effects thereof have been understudied. The argument put forward is that expertise research informed by the performative turn in the social sciences may enrich the construction management research agenda. Performative studies tend to further insight in what expertise ends up to being treated as relevant when in actual practice, e.g. by researching how various expertises are discursively positioned relative to one another in multi-party settings. Insight into how and when existing expertise counts may be of help in developing strategies to ensure that expertise that is considered relevant but is underused in practice may be optimally deployed in the future. General directions are provided for how expertise may be researched from a performative perspective in construction.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 484-491
Issue: 7-8
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1164329
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Author-Name: Eva Marie P. Gacasan
Author-X-Name-First: Eva Marie P.
Author-X-Name-Last: Gacasan
Author-Name: Mark W. Wiggins
Author-X-Name-First: Mark W.
Author-X-Name-Last: Wiggins
Author-Name: Ben J. Searle
Author-X-Name-First: Ben J.
Author-X-Name-Last: Searle
Title: The role of cues in expert project manager sensemaking
Abstract: 
 Sensemaking forms the foundation of expertise as it comprises the initial stage of information processing that influences judgement and decision-making. Two related studies were undertaken to investigate the role of cues in the context of expert project management. First, a qualitative study was conducted using the critical incident technique and involving nine project managers who had successfully delivered projects. The data were analysed by identifying the critical incidents and the associated cues that were used as the basis of sensemaking in project-related situations. These cues converged into three categories: feedback, context cues and tacit knowledge. The second study examined the construct validity of the cues that emerged in Study 1 using a cue utilization scale that was administered through an online survey. There were 23 experienced project managers and 78 naïve participants who participated in the study. Differences in patterns of cue utilization were evident between the two cohorts based on the perceived levels of project complexity and project phases. The research outcomes offer empirical support for the relationship between cues and sensemaking in project management, and provide a basis for further research into the acquisition of sensemaking skills and the development of cue-based training initiatives to facilitate the progression towards expert project management.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 492-507
Issue: 7-8
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1177190
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Author-X-Name-First: Pernilla
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Author-Name: Petra Bosch-Sijtsema
Author-X-Name-First: Petra
Author-X-Name-Last: Bosch-Sijtsema
Title: Conceptualizing environmental expertise through the lens of institutional work
Abstract: 
 Although a growing number of environmental experts have entered the scene within the Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry, studies of environmental experts’ role and agency remain limited. In order to gain more clarity regarding the agency of environmental experts in relation to construction project practice the theoretical lens of institutional work is applied. A multidimensional framework, linking agency with three forms of institutional work, is used in a conceptual discussion on how environmental experts adopt various types of agency to influence institutional change towards a sustainable development of the AEC industry. Due to the fragmented and distributed project-based environment, the application of institutional work in the AEC industry uncovers tensions between various forms of institutional work processes. A dynamic model is therefore suggested to capture these tensions. Besides illustrating tensions, the model envisions the locked-in maintaining of institutions performed by iterative and practical-evaluative agency.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 522-535
Issue: 7-8
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1177191
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Author-Name: Mark Addis
Author-X-Name-First: Mark
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Title: Tacit and explicit knowledge in construction management
Abstract: 
 In construction, better practice has been sought through the employment of knowledge management. Interest in tacit knowledge has grown due to its importance for raising performance at all organizational levels. Aspects of the limits which tacit knowledge places on knowledge management approaches in construction are considered with the focus being upon broad knowledge management categories rather than the details of particular methods. The distinction between knowing how and knowing that coupled with examination of whether the main mode of knowing is tacit or explicit is used to analyse the relationship between tacit and explicit knowledge in construction. There are significant general theoretical difficulties with incorporating tacit knowledge into the objectivist knowledge management approaches which predominate in construction particularly since methods for converting tacit to explicit knowledge are problematic. Improving performance requires appreciating the limitations of objectivist and practice-based knowledge management within the context of construction projects as the consideration of performance management measures illustrates.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 439-445
Issue: 7-8
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1180416
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Title: Horseplay, care and hands on hard work: gendered strategies of a project manager on a construction site
Abstract: 
 The discourse of managerial expertise favours rational analysis and masculine ideals but contemporary management literature also recognises the value of well-being and employee voice in the workplace. Drawing upon narrative analysis of interview data, we share unique insights into the lived experiences of Laura, one female project manager who recently managed a construction site in the Midlands in the UK. In contrast to previous research which indicates that female managers tend to conform to quite a traditional set of gender behaviours, Laura embraces a range of workplace appropriate gendered strategies, such as hard work and horseplay, together with sensitivity and caring. She draws from this mix of gendered strategies in negotiating between two different discourses of construction: one professional and one tough and practical. Her behaviour both reproduces the masculine ideals (through horseplay and heroic management) and opens up possibilities for modernizing construction management (by caring). It is this combination of strategies that is at the heart of tacit expertise for Laura. Theoretically, the discussion adds to the development of a more nuanced understanding of management expertise as situated and person-specific knowledge that draws on both the explicit and tacit. Specifically, the centrality of gendered strategies beyond the masculine ideals to success on site is highlighted.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 508-521
Issue: 7-8
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1182637
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Author-Name: Paul W. Chan
Author-X-Name-First: Paul W.
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Title: Expert knowledge in the making: using a processual lens to examine expertise in construction
Abstract: 
 Expertise in construction has typically been associated with the esoteric, where experts occupy privileged positions through their possession of specialist skills and knowledge. In this conceptual piece, an attempt is made to broaden this view of expertise found in the construction management literature by drawing on a reading of the process philosophical writings of Henri Bergson and others. Re-reading expertise from a processual standpoint, it is argued that our conceptualization of expertise in construction management should move beyond its treatment as a thing to bring to the fore expertise as an open-ended, ongoing, ever-evolving process of becoming. At the heart of this ontological shift of expertise in construction lies the emphasis on the tacit and recognition that expertise is, at the same time, interactional, intuitive and incidental. These ideas are illustrated in a vignette of environmental expertise in an airport context.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 471-483
Issue: 7-8
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1190851
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Author-Name: Bingunath Ingirige
Author-X-Name-First: Bingunath
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Title: Theorizing construction industry practice within a disaster risk reduction setting: is it a panacea or an illusion?
Abstract: 
 Construction industry practice is strongly influenced by the culture surrounding its operations and, with the prevailing emphasis on achieving efficiency, there is a strong focus on outcome metrics such as profitability and employee productivity. With the recent increases in natural hazard events worldwide, and the likelihood that this will worsen still further with anticipated climate changes, the industry is increasingly contributing to building resilience within disaster-affected communities. Existing industry expertise, its educational approaches and the related theoretical frameworks, however, all require adjustment if these changing needs are to be fully addressed. Most importantly, an agenda shift is required from the philosophical side and a more pragmatic approach is needed if community resilience goals and objectives are to be met, rather than the narrower focus of the current metrics-driven management system. A synthesis of the current literature is therefore presented, along with relevant case histories illustrating how such an agenda shift within a disaster management context may influence the development of appropriate theory, as well as impacting upon grass-roots educational requirements. The research concludes by discussing how the ‘mainstreaming’ of disaster management within construction industry practice could drive forward developments in theorizing expertise and educational provisions across the constituent disciplines.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 592-607
Issue: 7-8
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1200735
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Author-Name: David Boyd
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Author-Name: Ani Raiden
Author-X-Name-First: Ani
Author-X-Name-Last: Raiden
Title: Special Issue: Theorizing Expertise in Construction
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 433-438
Issue: 7-8
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1204801
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Author-Name: Natalie Gallery
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Author-X-Name-Last: Gallery
Title: Unintended consequences of regulatory reporting requirements for small and medium size construction entities: Australian evidence
Abstract: The Queensland Building Services Authority (QBSA) regulates the construction industry in Queensland, Australia, with licensing requirements creating differential financial reporting obligations, depending on firm size. Economic theories of regulation and behaviour provide a framework for investigating effects of the financial constraints and financial reporting requirements imposed by QBSA licensing. Data are analysed for all small and medium construction entities operating in Queensland between 2001 and 2006. Findings suggesting that construction licensees are categorizing themselves as smaller to avoid the more onerous and costly financial reporting of higher licensee categories are consistent with US findings from the 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulation which created incentives for small firms to stay small to avoid the costs of compliance with more onerous financial reporting requirements. Such behaviour can have the undesirable economic consequences of adversely affecting employment, investment, wealth creation and financial stability. Insights and implications from the analysed QBSA processes are important for future policy reform and design, and useful to be considered where similar regulatory approaches are planned.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1121-1135
Issue: 11
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
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Title: A correlated bidding model for markup size decisions
Abstract: Whereas competitive bidding models have been studied for more than five decades with many factors being considered and statistical methods proposed, the correlation among bids of different companies and its effects on markup decisions have not been explored. Through a multivariate competitive bidding model, the significance of the correlation is investigated in this paper. Mechanistic arguments and probabilistic analysis based on a breakdown of cost estimates show that bid ratios are positively correlated to one another. This fact is then incorporated as a priori information into a Bayesian statistical method to estimate the correlation coefficients from historical data with missing values. The effectiveness of the proposed Bayesian method has been demonstrated through a case study. The proposed bidding model has a flexible mathematical structure, which allows one to better characterize actual varying bidding patterns. It also includes the Friedman and Carr models as its special cases. Moreover, through the use of the streamlined Bayesian method, the new model can be implemented easily in practice.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1101-1119
Issue: 11
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
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Author-Name: Wei Pan
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Author-Name: Robert Sidwell
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Title: Demystifying the cost barriers to offsite construction in the UK
Abstract: Offsite construction has long been reported as an effective alternative to conventional construction, with wide-ranging benefits. However, a wider take-up has been inhibited by perceived cost barriers which are insufficiently studied. Such cost barriers are addressed, drawing on an examination of the cost performance of four types of construction method: pre-cast concrete cross-wall panel, in-situ reinforced concrete (RC) frame, steel frame and timber frame. Data were collected for 20 medium to high rise residential buildings of eight projects by a leading UK housebuilder over a five-year period (2004–08). In all cases, detailed cost comparisons were completed for build method selection. Cross-wall was found to be consistently cheaper than RC frame or steel frame by 11% to 32% in the projects. The process of developing and innovating cross-wall technology led to sustained cost savings up to 25% from its first use. Cross-wall construction also improved cost effectiveness of 20-storey high rise buildings over other solutions. Cost engineering means for achieving cost reduction and effectiveness are identified, which included efficiency learning, technological innovation, multinational partnering, and ‘in-house’ build management. The results prove the logic of the experience curve in improving the cost efficiency of offsite construction, and should encourage offsite construction in the future.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1081-1099
Issue: 11
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.637938
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Author-Name: Kaixun Sha
Author-X-Name-First: Kaixun
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Title: Vertical governance of construction projects: an information cost perspective
Abstract: A research framework is developed to analyse the vertical governance, or transaction relationships between the client and its first-tier suppliers of construction projects in terms of project procurement route and payment terms. Starting from the particularity of the construction industry, reduced treatments that Williamson used in governance structure analysis are revised, and an assumption of ‘second-order transformation’ is proposed: as the information gap reaches a given level, and the proportion of specialized knowledge to deal with uncertainty exceeds a certain degree, the approach of selecting the governance structure of construction projects might deviate from the path anticipated by canonical theories. Both uncertainty and information cost are included in the analysis framework, and a principal–agent model is developed to analyse the procurement route and payment terms of construction projects. It is concluded that the information gap and the relative cost coefficient of information are decisive factors that determine the vertical governance structure of construction projects. They determine not only the time when ‘second-order transformation’ occurs, but also the distribution of ‘weak incentive regions’.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1137-1147
Issue: 11
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
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Author-Name: Richard Fellows
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Title: Mediation in the Construction Industry: An International Review
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1175-1177
Issue: 11
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.639378
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Author-Name: Ekaterina Osipova
Author-X-Name-First: Ekaterina
Author-X-Name-Last: Osipova
Author-Name: Per Eriksson
Author-X-Name-First: Per
Author-X-Name-Last: Eriksson
Title: How procurement options influence risk management in construction projects
Abstract: Before proceeding with a project, a client has to choose an appropriate procurement option that facilitates an effective project organization in general and a thorough risk management process in particular. By identifying three procurement variables that have a major influence on risk management: project delivery method, form of payment, and use of collaboration or partnering arrangements, the effect of each variable is studied. An exploratory study and a series of interviews with clients, contractors and consultants involved in 11 Swedish construction projects, were performed in order to examine how risk management was carried out in each project. Irrespective of the procurement option, many projects suffered from variations in cost affecting one or more actors. Risk management was not carried out systematically throughout project phases. However, in the projects with early involvement of the actors, their participation throughout the project, and opportunities for open dialogue and collaboration, a more thorough risk management process was found. While project delivery methods define formal risk allocation, the use of incentives and collaboration or partnering arrangements help to establish a collaborative approach to risk management.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1149-1158
Issue: 11
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
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Author-Name: Elizabeth Jordan
Author-X-Name-First: Elizabeth
Author-X-Name-Last: Jordan
Author-Name: Martha Gross
Author-X-Name-First: Martha
Author-X-Name-Last: Gross
Author-Name: Amy Javernick-Will
Author-X-Name-First: Amy
Author-X-Name-Last: Javernick-Will
Author-Name: Michael Garvin
Author-X-Name-First: Michael
Author-X-Name-Last: Garvin
Title: Use and misuse of qualitative comparative analysis
Abstract: Research in construction is often confronted with a trade-off of selecting either in-depth studies of small-N cases, which may affect generalization of findings, or statistical large-N studies, which may limit examination of causal links. Qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) provides a middle ground between these options, allowing researchers to analytically determine different combinations of conditions that produce an outcome in comparative studies. QCA has been applied extensively in other fields; however, the method has only recently started to gain traction in construction research. Guidance on the implementation of QCA is provided, including: a description of the method and its variants; stages required for its application; its benefits and critiques; applications in the construction field; and recommendations for scholars employing the method. QCA is a promising approach for probing causal links via investigations between variable-based, large-N analyses and qualitative, case-based, small-N studies. However, researchers must not use the method in haste or simply to obtain quantitative results from qualitative data. It requires significant time and rigour to determine and justify the conditions, outcomes and cases used in its application. QCA is well suited for research where interactions between conditions and outcomes are not well understood and can be used to build theory in the complex environment of construction.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1159-1173
Issue: 11
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.640339
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Title: Editorial
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1079-1080
Issue: 11
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.643655
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Title: Forthcoming events
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1179-1179
Issue: 11
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.643657
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Author-Name: Niamh Murtagh
Author-X-Name-First: Niamh
Author-X-Name-Last: Murtagh
Author-Name: Loulwa Achkar
Author-X-Name-First: Loulwa
Author-X-Name-Last: Achkar
Author-Name: Aeli Roberts
Author-X-Name-First: Aeli
Author-X-Name-Last: Roberts
Title: The role of building control surveyors and their power in promoting sustainable construction
Abstract: 
 In England, building regulations govern aspects of a building’s environmental performance. The Building Control Surveyor reviews designs and on-site construction in order to evaluate, and ultimately certify, compliance with the regulations, but little research has been carried out to investigate the role of these professionals in promoting sustainable construction. A qualitative study was conducted, comprising semi-structured interviews with 21 building control surveyors and 4 key informants from professional bodies in England. The building surveyors initially positioned their power as wholly derived from the regulations, thus constraining their contribution on sustainability to regulation enforcement. However, this stood in contradiction to their recognition of being valued and influential members of the project team. Descriptions of day-to-day activities included sharing common goals with the team, providing guidance based on their knowledge and experience, and developing collaborative relationships. Based on theories of power, these practices may be seen as processes of power. The primary conclusion is that building control surveyors are indeed powerful in the project team, and, with greater recognition of the varied forms of power available to them above and beyond regulatory certification, they could extend their influence in daily working interactions to promote more sustainable construction.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 363-374
Issue: 7
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1397721
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Author-Name: Sherif Zedan
Author-X-Name-First: Sherif
Author-X-Name-Last: Zedan
Author-Name: Wendy Miller
Author-X-Name-First: Wendy
Author-X-Name-Last: Miller
Title: Quantifying stakeholders’ influence on energy efficiency of housing: development and application of a four-step methodology
Abstract: 
 Identifying stakeholders’ influence on project outcomes, prioritizing their importance and managing their interests accordingly is an effective strategy for maximizing benefits for organizations. Quantifying the influence of stakeholders on energy efficiency of housing allows for the development of an engagement plan that takes into consideration stakeholders’ diverse goals, needs, levels of expertise, knowledge, authority, connectivity and closeness to decision-making processes throughout the different stages of the housing procurement. We present a theoretical approach for quantifying the influence of stakeholders on the thermal performance of housing. The quantification methodology builds on a number of stakeholder management approaches and is applied to Australian case studies for reflection and sense making. The quantification of the degree of influence is calculated by combining the rankings of stakeholders in six attributes that affect their influence on a building’s energy efficiency outcomes. Quantifying human influence on buildings’ energy efficiency can help future researchers and housing industry stakeholders in integrating the human aspect with technological, technical, economic and regulatory aspects to optimize the performance outcomes of energy efficient housing.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 375-393
Issue: 7
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1411599
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Author-Name: J. Barraket
Author-X-Name-First: J.
Author-X-Name-Last: Barraket
Author-Name: M. Loosemore
Author-X-Name-First: M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore
Title: Co-creating social value through cross-sector collaboration between social enterprises and the construction industry
Abstract: 
 Emerging social procurement imperatives are driving new forms of cross-sector collaboration between private, public and social enterprise sectors in the construction industry. Yet there is little understanding of how and why social enterprises and private construction firms collaborate in meeting new social procurement imperatives and of the institutional and organizational factors shape these practices. Drawing on theoretical insights from governance, management and policy studies and three case studies of major organizations from across the construction social value chain, the organizational and institutional factors that drive cross-sector collaborations are explored. Documentary analysis of social procurement strategy and policy, non-participant observation of social procurement initiatives in action and in-depth interviews with senior social procurement champions suggest that existing processes of social value co-creation through supply chain relationships more closely reflect a cooperative than a collaborative model, are largely driven by commercial concerns and influenced by industry norms and institutional imperatives. It is concluded that there are significant differences in experience and opportunity for collaboration based on supply chain position and organizational scale and that these have notable effects on the co-creation of social value and the legitimacy of different social benefit providers in the construction industry.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 394-408
Issue: 7
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1416152
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Author-Name: F.T.T. Phua
Author-X-Name-First: F.T.T.
Author-X-Name-Last: Phua
Title: The role of organizational climate in socially embedding construction firms’ sustainability goals
Abstract: 
 Despite the growing interest in sustainability research, little scholarly attention, both conceptual and empirical, has been given to assessing the individual-level behavioural issues that affect sustainability outcomes. Still less research is undertaken to examine the mechanisms by which construction firms enable their sustainability goals to be socially embedded within their organizations to shape the behaviour and attitudes of employees. In an attempt to fill this gap, this paper draws from the extensive literature on organizational climate perspective to explain how organizational-level characteristics and processes can result in a strong, conducive climate that fosters shared perceptions and guide behaviours that are fundamental to the attainment of sustainability goals in organizations. From the critical review of this literature, this paper offers three research propositions and avenues in which they could be tested. The paper concludes with a broadened discussion of the theoretical and practical implications this framework has on advancing the sustainability discourse within CM discipline beyond the current largely technical, policy and institutional foci.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 409-421
Issue: 7
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1424348
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Author-Name: Dilek U. Duman
Author-X-Name-First: Dilek U.
Author-X-Name-Last: Duman
Author-Name: Stuart D. Green
Author-X-Name-First: Stuart D.
Author-X-Name-Last: Green
Author-Name: Graeme D. Larsen
Author-X-Name-First: Graeme D.
Author-X-Name-Last: Larsen
Title: Historical narratives as strategic resources: analysis of the Turkish international contracting sector
Abstract: 
 The Turkish contracting sector has an enviable reputation for operating in high-risk international markets. The sector’s ability to respond to market instability could meaningfully be construed as sectoral-level capability. We aim to demonstrate how history can be mobilised in a formalised “strategy text” to create a strategic narrative on the sectoral level. The Geography of Contractors as published by the Turkish Contractors Association (TCA) ostensively portrays the strategic development of Turkish international contractors over four decades. Such quasi-historical narratives are routinely mobilised for the purposes of creating a shared memory on the sectoral level. The chosen strategy text draws from multiple narrative fragments derived from past experience to generate a strategic agenda for the future. The representation given to multiple voices reflects the pluralistic nature of strategy making praxis. The overarching strategy narrative reflects a performative intent in legitimising some practices whilst discrediting others. Narrative analysis demonstrates the way in which actors, actions and events are positioned within a plot structure, with direct implications for the enactment of future strategic practices. The findings suggest that strategic actions can only ever be identified in retrospect and that such arguments are always made with an eye on the future.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 367-383
Issue: 7
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1529416
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Author-Name: Long D. Nguyen
Author-X-Name-First: Long D.
Author-X-Name-Last: Nguyen
Author-Name: Long Le-Hoai
Author-X-Name-First: Long
Author-X-Name-Last: Le-Hoai
Author-Name: Dai Q. Tran
Author-X-Name-First: Dai Q.
Author-X-Name-Last: Tran
Author-Name: Chau N. Dang
Author-X-Name-First: Chau N.
Author-X-Name-Last: Dang
Author-Name: Chau V. Nguyen
Author-X-Name-First: Chau V.
Author-X-Name-Last: Nguyen
Title: Effect of project complexity on cost and schedule performance in transportation projects
Abstract: 
 Project complexity is a contributing factor to project performance. Understanding how project complexity interacts with management actions and project performance is imperative. This study fills this knowledge gap by empirically exploring the relationship between construction project complexity and project performance and their interaction with resource allocation. Empirical data were collected from 79 transportation projects. Due to its capability to build several regression models by adding independent variables to previous models, moderated hierarchical regression analyses were conducted to identify the underlying effect of resource allocation on the project complexity and performance relationship. The results show that: (i) project complexity was significantly correlated with schedule growth (positive correlation) but not significantly correlated with cost growth; (ii) resource allocation was significantly correlated with schedule growth (negative correlation) but not with cost growth; and (iii) resource allocation had a buffering effect where increasing resource allocation significantly decreases the effect of project complexity on schedule growth. The findings from this study contribute to the extant literature on construction project complexity by empirically showing that the impact of project complexity on schedule performance interacts with the level of resource allocation. This understanding of the role of resource allocation may help construction managers and engineers to better administer and manage their complex transportation projects. The findings also imply that organizations should appropriately evaluate project complexity to allocate necessary resources to achieve project success.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 384-399
Issue: 7
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1532592
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Author-Name: Bethan Morgan
Author-X-Name-First: Bethan
Author-X-Name-Last: Morgan
Title: Organizing for digitalization through mutual constitution: the case of a design firm
Abstract: 
 As the pace of digital change accelerates, so the ability of firms in the construction industry to organize for digitalization is becoming increasingly important. While extant research identifies the diffusion of digital innovations in firms as a non-linear process influenced by embedded contextual elements stemming from several complex social systems, it does not address the relationship between these social systems. A longitudinal embedded case of the process followed by one incumbent firm as it adopts building information modelling (BIM) is presented. Data covers a 15-year period and charts the adoption process at multiple levels: user, firm and institution. The case supports existing research by showing that BIM adoption in the firm is successful through a combination of actions involving 1) investment and leadership support, 2) standards and policies and 3) training and skills development. Drawing on Gidden’s Structuration Theory, it contributes to this research by finding that the adoption of BIM is facilitated by a mutually constitutive relationship between user, firm and institution. Firms play a central role in enabling this relationship, by both attending to and enabling endogenous user-led change while seeking to influence exogenous institutional change.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 400-417
Issue: 7
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1538560
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Author-X-Name-First: Andy
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty
Author-Name: Roine Leiringer
Author-X-Name-First: Roine
Author-X-Name-Last: Leiringer
Title: Maintaining a relevant construction management and economics research community
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 693-696
Issue: 12
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1687992
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Author-Name: Francisco Pinheiro Catalão
Author-X-Name-First: Francisco
Author-X-Name-Last: Pinheiro Catalão
Author-Name: Carlos Oliveira Cruz
Author-X-Name-First: Carlos Oliveira
Author-X-Name-Last: Cruz
Author-Name: Joaquim Miranda Sarmento
Author-X-Name-First: Joaquim
Author-X-Name-Last: Miranda Sarmento
Title: Exogenous determinants of cost deviations and overruns in local infrastructure projects
Abstract: 
 There is a significant concern about cost deviations and overruns in public projects, particularly by the local governments. The magnitude of expenditure on these infrastructure projects justifies the search for cost deviation reasons, particularly cost overruns. The existing literature also identifies a tendency towards cost overruns in infrastructure projects. However, the analysis of cost overruns determinants has mostly focused on endogenous project characteristics.This research uses a dataset of 4,305 public infrastructure projects, of which 3,338 are local projects, carried out in Portugal between 1980 and 2012. Exogenous determinants (e.g. political, institutional and governance, and economic-related) are also considered in the analysis. An average cost overrun of 19% (9 billion Euros in volume, with a 1 billion Euros overrun) is identified. It is found that central governments incur on an average cost overrun of 23% and local governments on 6%. The analysis confirmed that projects developed by local governments tend to perform better regarding cost deviations and overruns and that exogenous determinants (particularly the political, institutional and governance environment ones) have a strong impact on cost deviations and overruns. These findings on exogenous factors can help local governments to make better management decisions, enhancing governance and institutional frameworks to improve the decision-making process when launching new infrastructure.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 697-711
Issue: 12
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1576915
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Author-Name: Peter Galvin
Author-X-Name-First: Peter
Author-X-Name-Last: Galvin
Author-Name: Stephane Tywoniak
Author-X-Name-First: Stephane
Author-X-Name-Last: Tywoniak
Title: How organizational boundary choices impact capability development
Abstract: 
 As construction-oriented public sector agencies have outsourced more and more of their construction-related activities, they have often suffered from an inability to provide appropriate oversight due to degraded capabilities. This had led to calls for these agencies to rebuild capabilities across different technical areas. A firm’s boundary choices—make, buy, ally and dual modes (make and buy simultaneously)—may impact the ability of a firm to maintain and even build new capabilities, and in this article, we seek to investigate the impact that boundary choices have upon rebuilding capabilities and the extent to which organizations may make sub-optimal choices economically to potentially create opportunities for learning and knowledge sharing. Using qualitative data from three project-based public sector organizations managing large construction projects, we observed that neither pure make nor buy decisions assisted significantly in capability building. Dual modes provided firms with some opportunities to build capabilities, but the most successful decisions seemed to occur in respect of using intermediate governance modes such as alliances. We also observed that the boundary choice was just one dimension of the capability building process and suggest organizations require a multi-pronged strategy to rebuild capabilities over time.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 712-726
Issue: 12
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1582789
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Author-Name: Abhilasha Panwar
Author-X-Name-First: Abhilasha
Author-X-Name-Last: Panwar
Author-Name: Kumar Neeraj Jha
Author-X-Name-First: Kumar Neeraj
Author-X-Name-Last: Jha
Title: A many-objective optimization model for construction scheduling
Abstract: 
 In recent years, the number of stakeholders of construction projects has significantly increased; this has required the simultaneous achievement of competing objectives, such as reductions in the time, cost, resources, and environmental impact of a project, for example. In order to achieve a balance between these objectives, several multiple-objective construction scheduling models have been reported in the literature. However, several challenges have been encountered, due to the complexities of modelling and visualizing more than three objectives simultaneously. Some of these challenges are addressed in this work via the development of a many-objective scheduling model (MOSM) based on a non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm for the simultaneous optimization of four objectives: time, cost, resources and environmental impact. Coordinate plots are used to visualize the trade-offs made between all four of these objectives. A weighted sum is introduced that offers the project team the freedom to choose an optimal solution, depending on the specific priorities of the project, and the practical application of the model is demonstrated via a case study. Our MOSM allows the optimal outcome to be achieved in construction projects with multiple objectives.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 727-739
Issue: 12
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1590615
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Title: Author index for volume 37 (2019)
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 740-740
Issue: 12
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1690747
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Title: Thanks to our reviewers
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 741-741
Issue: 12
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1691287
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Author-Name: Wendy Guthrie
Author-X-Name-First: Wendy
Author-X-Name-Last: Guthrie
Title: Responsible Corporate Strategy in Construction and Engineering: ‘Doing the Right Thing?’
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1073-1074
Issue: 10
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.619993
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Author-Name: Graeme Larsen
Author-X-Name-First: Graeme
Author-X-Name-Last: Larsen
Title: Understanding the early stages of the innovation diffusion process: awareness, influence and communication networks
Abstract: The themes of awareness and influence within the innovation diffusion process are addressed. The innovation diffusion process is typically represented as stages, yet awareness and influence are somewhat under-represented in the literature. Awareness and influence are situated within the contextual setting of individual actors but also within the broader institutional forces. Understanding how actors become aware of an innovation and then how their opinion is influenced is important for creating a more innovation-active UK construction sector. Social network analysis is proposed as one technique for mapping how awareness and influence occur and what they look like as a network. Empirical data are gathered using two modes of enquiry. This is done through a pilot study consisting of chartered professionals and then through a case study organization as it attempted to diffuse an innovation. The analysis demonstrates significant variations across actors’ awareness and influence networks. It is argued that social network analysis can complement other research methods in order to present a richer picture of how actors become aware of innovations and where they draw their influences regarding adopting innovations. In summarizing the findings, a framework for understanding awareness and influence associated with innovation within the UK construction sector is presented. Finally, with the UK construction sector continually being encouraged to be innovative, understanding and managing an actor’s awareness and influence network will be beneficial. The overarching conclusion thus describes the need not only to build research capacity in this area but also to push the boundaries related to the research methods employed.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 987-1002
Issue: 10
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.619994
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Author-Name: Jasper Mbachu
Author-X-Name-First: Jasper
Author-X-Name-Last: Mbachu
Title: Sources of contractor’s payment risks and cash flow problems in the New Zealand construction industry: project team’s perceptions of the risks and mitigation measures
Abstract: Little research is focused on payment risks which constitute the biggest obstacle to adequate cash flow and the contractor’s ability to successfully complete a project and maintain a viable business. To minimize risks and improve net cash flow in a project, the various ways in which the key stakeholders could contribute to the contractor’s payment risks and cash flow problems (the ‘problems’) were investigated along with the mitigation measures. Using a two-stage descriptive survey method, pilot interviews were conducted with contractors, subcontractors, project managers, designers and quantity surveyors (the ‘group’). A questionnaire was designed based on the constructs generated during unstructured pilot interviews and used to obtain feedback from 120 members of the ‘group’ through structured interviews. The feedback was analysed for risks using the multi-factor analytical technique. Results showed that employers were the most risky sources contributing 24% of the contractor’s ‘problems’ in a project. The contractors and subcontractors were evaluated as being ‘high’ risk sources contributing 19% and 17%, respectively. The consultants and suppliers were evaluated as ‘moderate’ and ‘very low’ risk sources, respectively, with overall 37% contribution. Ensuring valid payment and variation claims that are supported with well-documented evidence was a key mitigation measure suggested for addressing the critical risk factors attributed to the ‘group’. The findings could guide the project team’s risk management efforts, especially on how to efficiently allocate the available resources to address the risk factors with a view to achieving more satisfactory outcomes and profitability in a project.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1027-1041
Issue: 10
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.623708
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Author-Name: Temitope Egbelakin
Author-X-Name-First: Temitope
Author-X-Name-Last: Egbelakin
Author-Name: Suzanne Wilkinson
Author-X-Name-First: Suzanne
Author-X-Name-Last: Wilkinson
Author-Name: Regan Potangaroa
Author-X-Name-First: Regan
Author-X-Name-Last: Potangaroa
Author-Name: Jason Ingham
Author-X-Name-First: Jason
Author-X-Name-Last: Ingham
Title: Enhancing seismic risk mitigation decisions: a motivational approach
Abstract: Implementing seismic risk mitigation is a major challenge in many earthquake-prone regions, despite the availability of a significant number of risk reduction measures such as technical design solutions and regulatory frameworks that include building codes, policies and regulations necessary to facilitate successful risk reduction activities. However, building owners have been found unwilling to retrofit their earthquake-prone buildings. The objective of this research is to investigate how to enhance buildings owners’ earthquake hazard preparedness decisions by adopting a motivational approach in order to reduce their vulnerability to earthquake risks. A multiple case studies approach was adopted and interviews conducted with the various stakeholders involved in seismic adjustments decisions. Significant intrinsic and extrinsic interventions such as intensifying and promoting the use of critical awareness motivators, financial and property market-based incentives necessary to enhance building owners’ decisions were revealed from the analysis of the qualitative data. These revealed intrinsic and extrinsic interventions offer plausible explanations regarding how human motivational orientation can be used to influence disaster preparedness decisions by increasing the salience of seismic risk issues.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1003-1016
Issue: 10
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.629664
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Author-Name: Svetlana Olbina
Author-X-Name-First: Svetlana
Author-X-Name-Last: Olbina
Author-Name: Jimmie Hinze
Author-X-Name-First: Jimmie
Author-X-Name-Last: Hinze
Author-Name: Christopher Arduengo
Author-X-Name-First: Christopher
Author-X-Name-Last: Arduengo
Title: Drug testing practices in the US construction industry in 2008
Abstract: Drug testing is an effective way to improve jobsite safety, productivity and profits. Since drug use impairs the abilities of construction workers, many construction companies have implemented drug testing policies. The research aim was to identify the current drug testing practices of construction contractors. The research objectives were to determine: (1) the extent of the implementation of drug testing; (2) testing practices being used; (3) testing methods being used; (4) the most frequently drugs used; and (5) the use and prevalence of adulterants to cheat on drug tests. In 2008 the data were collected through surveys sent to US construction firms that were randomly selected from the Blue Book of Building and Construction. The results show that drug use continues to be a concern although the extent of drug use has declined in recent years. Most of the firms conduct both pre-employment drug screening and random drug testing. Marijuana and cocaine are the primary drugs used. Urine analysis continues to be the most common drug test used, while other testing methods are being explored with some hesitance. Cheating on drug tests appears to be a major concern. The results show that there is a statistically significant relationship between drug usage and safety performance.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1043-1057
Issue: 10
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
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Author-Name: James Wilkins
Author-X-Name-First: James
Author-X-Name-Last: Wilkins
Title: Construction workers’ perceptions of health and safety training programmes
Abstract: As zero-accidents cultures expand in popularity, knowledge and implementation of safety regulations have become priorities for construction organizations. An expanded literature review revealed that many industry leaders have responded by increasing the frequency and content of health and safety training programmes; however the provision of training largely has remained consistent. Identifying workers’ conceptions of the training they receive is critical to the design and deployment of effective workplace education programmes. Utilizing a hybrid questionnaire of qualitative and quantitative components to assess perceptions and knowledge, data were collected from a sample (n = 121) representing construction professionals across the United States who had completed an OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Training Course. The data described a workforce dissatisfied with training effectiveness and characterized a widespread situation in which the distinguishing characteristics of adult learning had not been addressed by qualified trainers. Strong health and safety training programmes improve employee retention as well as compliance with health and safety requirements. Trainees are more likely to respond positively to training programmes when adult learning theories are integrated into safety trainer readiness programmes.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1017-1026
Issue: 10
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.633538
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Author-Name: Willie Tan
Author-X-Name-First: Willie
Author-X-Name-Last: Tan
Title: Project Finance in Construction: A Structured Guide to Assessment
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1074-1075
Issue: 10
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.636369
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Author-Name: Cordelia Hee
Author-X-Name-First: Cordelia
Author-X-Name-Last: Hee
Author-Name: Florence Ling
Author-X-Name-First: Florence
Author-X-Name-Last: Ling
Title: Strategies for reducing employee turnover and increasing retention rates of quantity surveyors
Abstract: Quantity surveyors (QS) play an important role in the construction industry. There is therefore a need to reduce their job turnover, by minimizing their intention to quit the job (turnover intention) and improving their job satisfaction. Turnover intention was operationalized as the number of years QS are likely to remain in the profession (Y1) and in their present firms (Y2). The aims are to investigate job and jobholder characteristics that significantly affect Y1 and Y2; and provide recommendations to reduce QS’ turnover intentions. Using questionnaire survey, data were collected via e-mail from randomly selected QS in Singapore. Correlation analysis revealed that to reduce turnover, QS should be given competitive monetary and non-monetary benefits, and autonomy in decision making. To reverse turnover intention of well-performing QS who are ensconced in their firms, firms could enrich QS’ jobs so that their growth needs are met and they feel a sense of accomplishment. Certain characteristics of QS and their jobs give rise to job satisfaction, and therefore designing quantity surveying jobs that take in these characteristics may decrease turnover intention. The relevant characteristics that should be included in the design of QS’ jobs to increase retention rates are task significance, autonomy and feedback.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1059-1072
Issue: 10
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.637569
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Title: Editorial
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 985-986
Issue: 10
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.640177
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Author-Name: The Editors
Title: Forthcoming events
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1077-1078
Issue: 10
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.640178
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Author-Name: Meng Ye
Author-X-Name-First: Meng
Author-X-Name-Last: Ye
Author-Name: Weisheng Lu
Author-X-Name-First: Weisheng
Author-X-Name-Last: Lu
Author-Name: Roger Flanagan
Author-X-Name-First: Roger
Author-X-Name-Last: Flanagan
Author-Name: Kunhui Ye
Author-X-Name-First: Kunhui
Author-X-Name-Last: Ye
Title: Diversification in the international construction business
Abstract: 
 Economic globalization has created an interdependent market that allows companies to transcend traditional national boundaries to conduct business overseas. In the international construction market, companies often adopt diversification as a strategy for growth, for risk management or for both. However, the diversification patterns of international construction companies (ICCs) as a group are barely clear. The primary aim of this research is to cover this knowledge void by mapping ICCs’ diversification patterns in both business sectors and geographical dispersal. It starts from a literature review of diversification theories. Based on the review, a series of hypotheses relating to ICCs’ diversification are proposed. Data are gleaned from Engineering News-Record, i.e. Bloomberg and Capital IQ, ranging from 2001 to 2015. By testing the hypotheses, it is found that larger ICCs prefer to diversify than their smaller counterparts. Most of the ICCs tend to diversify to geographical markets with similar cultural or institutional environment. Market demands drive ICCs to diversify to different geographical markets while they are more prudential in venturing into new business sectors. The research provides not only valuable insights into diversification patterns of ICCs, but also a solid point of departure for future theoretical and empirical studies.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 348-361
Issue: 6
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1388530
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Author-Name: Di Hu
Author-X-Name-First: Di
Author-X-Name-Last: Hu
Author-Name: Yasser Mohamed
Author-X-Name-First: Yasser
Author-X-Name-Last: Mohamed
Author-Name: Hosein Taghaddos
Author-X-Name-First: Hosein
Author-X-Name-Last: Taghaddos
Author-Name: Ulrich (Rick) Hermann
Author-X-Name-First: Ulrich (Rick)
Author-X-Name-Last: Hermann
Title: A simulation-based method for effective workface planning of industrial construction projects
Abstract: 
 The generation of well-defined and moderately sized field installation work packages for the construction workforce, referred to as workface planning, has been recently employed to plan large-scale industrial construction projects under tight schedules. However, traditional CPM-based scheduling of several thousand work packages (e.g. 5000 activities multiply by 10 work packages per activity on average) is a tedious, error prone process. Defining proper logics and controlling congestion among work packages crossing several work areas, and also effective resource allocation over time are other major challenges in workface planning. This paper presents a novel simulation-based framework to implement workface planning for large-scale industrial construction projects. This framework proposes a time-stepped discrete event simulation-based modelling for dynamic resource allocation based on congestion and other constraints on the job site. The proposed method is demonstrated and tested against traditional CPM-based solutions based on an actual case study.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 328-347
Issue: 6
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1390241
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Author-Name: J. Riley Snyder
Author-X-Name-First: J. Riley
Author-X-Name-Last: Snyder
Author-Name: Ozge Dilaver
Author-X-Name-First: Ozge
Author-X-Name-Last: Dilaver
Author-Name: Lucy C. Stephenson
Author-X-Name-First: Lucy C.
Author-X-Name-Last: Stephenson
Author-Name: Jan E. Mackie
Author-X-Name-First: Jan E.
Author-X-Name-Last: Mackie
Author-Name: Simon D. Smith
Author-X-Name-First: Simon D.
Author-X-Name-Last: Smith
Title: Agent-based modelling and construction – reconstructing antiquity’s largest infrastructure project
Abstract: 
 Archaeological remains around the world are testament that large-scale construction projects have been successfully carried out for millennia. This success is particularly evident through the great infrastructural works of the Roman Empire. Yet, it was when the capital was moved from Rome to Constantinople that the largest of these projects was undertaken. This megaproject of the fourth- and fifth-century water supply was made of hundreds of kilometres aqueduct channels and bridges that brought fresh water to the city’s complex system of reservoirs and cisterns. Unlike projects of the previous centuries, we are left with no written record of how this titanic project was undertaken and existing archaeological and historical commentaries on structures of this period do not provide details of organization of construction. We explore the nature of building Constantinople’s water supply through diverse sources of knowledge and the application of agent-based modelling – a method for simulating the actions, interactions and behaviours of autonomous agents and the resulting emergent properties of the system in which they are a part. This paper demonstrates the ability of ABM to develop and test richer hypotheses about historical construction organization and management than physical and historical evidence on their own.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 313-327
Issue: 6
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1403639
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Author-Name: Benjamin Sanchez
Author-X-Name-First: Benjamin
Author-X-Name-Last: Sanchez
Author-Name: Carl Haas
Author-X-Name-First: Carl
Author-X-Name-Last: Haas
Title: Capital project planning for a circular economy
Abstract: 
 Achieving true sustainability in the conceptualization of new building projects requires radical change compared to traditional green-field projects; circular building principles in a circular economy must become a fundamental part of the process. These principles include product recovery management, life cycle assessment (LCA), design for disassembly sequence planning, adaptability, deconstruction, closed materials loops and dematerialization. These principles recognize the importance of the End-of-Life stage in existing buildings, including adaptive reuse as an attractive alternative in a circular economy. However, the early phases of capital project delivery lack well-developed methods to: (1) decide amongst green-field construction versus adaptive reuse, (2) pre-project planning for closed-loop cycle construction and (3) plan for the optimization of the benefits of adaptive reuse. In this article, we argue that the early capital projects delivery phases for a circular economy should have distinct stages, decision gates and more appropriate planning methods, such as selective disassembly, LCA monetization protocols and optimization methods. An investigation of related studies underpins the capital project planning framework proposed and the research that must still be accomplished to enable a more circular economy in the capital projects sector.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 303-312
Issue: 6
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1435895
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Author-Name: Kent Jacob Nielsen
Author-X-Name-First: Kent Jacob
Author-X-Name-Last: Nielsen
Title: A comparison of inspection practices within the construction industry between the Danish and Swedish Work Environment Authorities
Abstract: 
 Denmark has a 39% higher rate of fatal occupational injuries within construction than Sweden. Although there are only minor differences in the work environment legislation between the countries, there may be differences in how the legislation is enforced. The aim of the study was to describe and compare the inspection practices, within the construction industry, between the Danish and Swedish Work Environment Authorities. A mixed-method approach was employed combining observations of inspections, interviews with inspectors and questionnaire responses from inspected workplaces. The primary role of both Danish and Swedish inspectors was as controllers. A minor role was as experts. A third role of being a sounding board was only identified in a few instances in Sweden. Autonomy-supportive tactics were employed more regularly in Sweden while coercive tactics were more widespread in Denmark. Negative behaviour on behalf of the inspected party was also more widespread in Denmark while positive behaviour was more widespread in Sweden. Questionnaire data revealed that the inspected Swedish companies had a significantly more positive perception of the inspectors and the benefits of the inspections. There were differences in the enforcement practices of the Danish and Swedish inspectors, which may lead to greater adherence to health and safety regulations in Sweden.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 154-169
Issue: 3
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1231407
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Author-Name: Jicai Liu
Author-X-Name-First: Jicai
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu
Author-Name: Ruolan Gao
Author-X-Name-First: Ruolan
Author-X-Name-Last: Gao
Author-Name: Charles Yuen Jen Cheah
Author-X-Name-First: Charles Yuen Jen
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheah
Author-Name: Jian Luo
Author-X-Name-First: Jian
Author-X-Name-Last: Luo
Title: Evolutionary game of investors’ opportunistic behaviour during the operational period in PPP projects
Abstract: 
 In public–private partnership (PPP) projects, during the operational period, private investors are prone to act opportunistically in pursuit of their own gain. Based on the perspectives of government’s administrative supervisory functions, this paper analyses the issue of strategic choice for opportunistic behaviour by the government and private investors during the operational period of projects using evolutionary game theory. The results show that there is not a single set of evolutionarily stable strategies (ESS) between the government and the investors. The end results of the evolutionary game are related to the initial states of the system. Conditions that would dissuade investors from adopting an opportunistic behaviour, and settings that would encourage government to supervise closely, are explored. Punishments set by the government, which would then lead to different ultimate choices made by these two parties, are also discussed. Finally, the paper proposes a few policy recommendations for government supervision on the basis of parametric analysis. The findings also serve as a reference for the decision-making process of the government and the investors.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 137-153
Issue: 3
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1237033
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Author-Name: Wendy Jones
Author-X-Name-First: Wendy
Author-X-Name-Last: Jones
Author-Name: Alistair Gibb
Author-X-Name-First: Alistair
Author-X-Name-Last: Gibb
Author-Name: Chris Goodier
Author-X-Name-First: Chris
Author-X-Name-Last: Goodier
Author-Name: Phil Bust
Author-X-Name-First: Phil
Author-X-Name-Last: Bust
Title: Managing the unknown – Addressing the potential health risks of nanomaterials in the built environment
Abstract: 
 Nanomaterials offer significant potential for high performing new products in the built environment and elsewhere. However, there are uncertainties regarding their potential adverse health effects and the extent to which they are currently used. A desk study and interviews with those working across the construction, demolition and product manufacture sectors (n = 59) identified the current state of knowledge regarding nanomaterial use within the built environment. Some nanomaterials are potentially toxic, particularly those based on fibres; others are much less problematic but the evidence base is incomplete. Very little is known regarding the potential for exposure for those working with nano-enabled construction materials. Identifying which construction products contain nanomaterials, and which nanomaterials these might be, is very difficult due to inadequate labelling by product manufacturers. Consequently, those working with nano-enabled products typically have very limited knowledge or awareness of this. Further research is required regarding the toxicology of nanomaterials and the potential for exposure during construction and demolition. Better sharing of the information which is already available is also required through the construction, demolition and manufacture/supply chains. This is likely to be important for other innovative products and processes in construction, not just those which use nanomaterials.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 122-136
Issue: 3
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1241413
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Author-Name: Martin Loosemore
Author-X-Name-First: Martin
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore
Author-Name: Benson Teck Heng Lim
Author-X-Name-First: Benson Teck Heng
Author-X-Name-Last: Lim
Title: Linking corporate social responsibility and organizational performance in the construction industry
Abstract: 
 In the construction industry, the subject of corporate social responsibility (CSR) is becoming increasingly important as communities, employees and socially conscious clients expect firms to demonstrate they are good corporate citizens. However, while CSR research in construction has accelerated in recent years, it remains fragmented and unconceptualized and there is little understanding of the relationship between CSR and organizational performance, the types of CSR strategies employed and the strategic motivations behind them. To address this deficiency in current CSR knowledge and drawing upon contemporary CSR theory, a survey of 104 professionals from across the construction supply chain in Australia and New Zealand was undertaken. The results show that CSR initiatives in the construction sector are integrative, isolated, narrowly focussed (mainly on environmental activities), immature, compliance-based and operational rather than strategic. The link between CSR and economic performance increasingly espoused (and assumed) in much of the CSR literature does not appear to be accepted in practice with the main benefits being seen as relational in building corporate loyalty, brand and engagement with both internal and external stakeholders. By empirically showing that CSR in construction takes place within an integrative conceptual framework, our findings highlight the potential value of theoretical concepts such as stakeholder salience in moving this field of research forward. These approaches recognize the power that stakeholders (both internal and external) have over a business and the need to manage those relationships carefully in order to secure a licence to operate.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 90-105
Issue: 3
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1242762
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Author-Name: Pablo Ballesteros-Pérez
Author-X-Name-First: Pablo
Author-X-Name-Last: Ballesteros-Pérez
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore
Author-X-Name-First: Martin
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore
Title: On the distribution of bids for construction contract auctions
Abstract: 
 The statistical distribution representing bid values constitutes an essential part of many auction models and has involved a wide range of assumptions, including the Uniform, Normal, Lognormal and Weibull densities. From a modelling point of view, its goodness is defined by how well it enables the probability of a particular bid value to be estimated – a past bid for ex-post analysis and a future bid for ex-ante (forecasting) analysis. However, there is no agreement to date of what is the most appropriate form and empirical work is sparse. Twelve extant construction data-sets from four continents over different time periods are analysed in this paper for their fit to a variety of candidate statistical distributions assuming homogeneity of bidders (ID not known). The results show there is no one single fit-all distribution, but that the 3p Log-Normal, Fréchet/2p Log-Normal, Normal, Gamma and Gumbel generally rank the best ex-post and the 2p Log-Normal, Normal, Gamma and Gumbel the best ex-ante – with ex-ante having around three to four times worse fit than ex-post. Final comments focus on the results relating to the third and fourth standardized moments of the bids and a post hoc rationalization of the empirical outcome of the analysis.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 106-121
Issue: 3
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1247972
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Author-Name: Linda Clarke
Author-X-Name-First: Linda
Author-X-Name-Last: Clarke
Author-Name: Colin Gleeson
Author-X-Name-First: Colin
Author-X-Name-Last: Gleeson
Author-Name: Christopher Winch
Author-X-Name-First: Christopher
Author-X-Name-Last: Winch
Title: What kind of expertise is needed for low energy construction?
Abstract: 
 The construction industry is responsible for 40% of European Union (EU) end-use emissions but addressing this is problematic, as evident from the performance gap between design intention and on-site energy performance. There is a lack of the expertise needed for low energy construction (LEC) in the UK as the complex work processes involved require ‘energy literacy’ of all construction occupations, high qualification levels, broad occupational profiles, integrated teamworking, and good communication. This research identifies the obstacles to meeting these requirements, the nature of the expertise needed to break down occupational divisions and bridge those interfaces where the main heat losses occur, and the transition pathway implied. Obstacles include a decline in the level, breadth and quality of construction vocational education and training (VET), the lack of a learning infrastructure on sites, and a fragmented employment structure. To overcome these and develop enhanced understanding of LEC requires a transformation of the existing structure of VET provision and construction employment and a new curriculum based on a broader concept of agency and backed by rigorous enforcement of standards. This can be achieved through a radical transition pathway rather than market-based solutions to a low carbon future for the construction sector.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 78-89
Issue: 3
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1248988
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Author-Name: The Editors
Title: Referees for Volume 34 (2016)
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 170-179
Issue: 3
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1251175
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Title: Indexes for Volume 34 (2016)
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 180-181
Issue: 3
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1251180
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Author-Name: Gulnaz Aksenova
Author-X-Name-First: Gulnaz
Author-X-Name-Last: Aksenova
Author-Name: Arto Kiviniemi
Author-X-Name-First: Arto
Author-X-Name-Last: Kiviniemi
Author-Name: Tuba Kocaturk
Author-X-Name-First: Tuba
Author-X-Name-Last: Kocaturk
Author-Name: Albert Lejeune
Author-X-Name-First: Albert
Author-X-Name-Last: Lejeune
Title: From Finnish AEC knowledge ecosystem to business ecosystem: lessons learned from the national deployment of BIM
Abstract: 
 Government actors, public agencies, industry and academics have struggled to change the rules of the existing business ecosystem to support the networked practices that were envisioned back in the 1980s with the introduction of building information modelling (BIM). Despite the industry’s far-reaching technological capabilities, BIM has primarily assumed productivity improvement by individual firms, which has not lead to a systemic change in the Finnish architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) business ecosystem. A field study of the Finnish AEC industry has resulted in a critical understanding of why successful and intensive R&D at a national level and wide adoption of BIM technology in Finland has not led to the expected systemic evolution of its AEC business ecosystem. Additionally, a methodology based on inductive grounded theory and historical analysis has been used to capture and identify the evolving and dynamic relationships between various events and actors between 1965 and 2015, which, in turn, has aided in the identification and characterisation of the knowledge and innovation ecosystems. The research findings provide insights for BIM researchers and governments in terms of establishing new policies that will better align BIM adoption with the systemic evolution of business practices in the AEC business ecosystem.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 317-335
Issue: 6
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1481985
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Author-Name: Peter Nørkjaer Gade
Author-X-Name-First: Peter
Author-X-Name-Last: Nørkjaer Gade
Author-Name: Anne Nørkjaer Gade
Author-X-Name-First: Anne
Author-X-Name-Last: Nørkjaer Gade
Author-Name: Kathrin Otrel-Cass
Author-X-Name-First: Kathrin
Author-X-Name-Last: Otrel-Cass
Author-Name: Kjeld Svidt
Author-X-Name-First: Kjeld
Author-X-Name-Last: Svidt
Title: A holistic analysis of a BIM-mediated building design process using activity theory
Abstract: 
 Building Information Modelling (BIM) is said to hold potential for increasing efficiency of the design processes in the building industry. However, designers struggle at times to apply the different BIM-tools. In order to understand this disjoint, it is necessary to understand first the existing practices of different specialists in the building design process in order to improve future development and implementation of BIM. The aim of this article is to investigate the consequences of using BIM-tools in a collaborative building design setting consisting of different specialists. A case study was carried out to trace when BIM-tools were used (or not) in an inter-organizational design process of a naval rescue station in Denmark. The design process was holistically examined through the lens of Activity Theory which is an analytical framework. Five key findings were identified: the mediating role of 3D visuals, real-world coupling with point cloud, rule-breaking to ensure design completion, inability to integrate BIM-analysis into the design and the use of heuristics to form and choose among design solutions.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 336-350
Issue: 6
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1533644
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Author-Name: Kajsa Simu
Author-X-Name-First: Kajsa
Author-X-Name-Last: Simu
Author-Name: Helena Lidelöw
Author-X-Name-First: Helena
Author-X-Name-Last: Lidelöw
Title: Middle managers’ perceptions of operations strategies at construction contractors
Abstract: 
 Operations strategies focus on how a firm delivers value, while business strategies focus on what to deliver and where. Lean is an operations strategy prioritizing flow efficiency. In construction, empirical underpinning of operations strategies has been limited. The aim is to capture how perceptions of operations strategy in construction practice aligns with existing theories of operations strategy organized in decision categories. Nine in-depth interviews with contractor middle managers were transcribed and analyzed to capture their perceptions of operations strategies. Results show: (1) decision categories in construction differ from manufacturing, and (2) differences between resource and flow efficient operations strategies exist. A resource efficient strategy focuses cost and delivery as competitive criteria, while customer value is targeted in a flow efficient strategy. Proposed structural decision categories are standardization, organization and production planning, supply chain, and infrastructural decision categories are human resources, continuous improvement, long-term perspective, process vs. project, and performance measurements. Infrastructural categories are more difficult to replicate and render competitive advantage if successfully aligned with business strategy. An operations strategy strictly focused on project delivery, such as lean construction, is not automatically aligned with the business strategy, but can achieve satisfactory project performance.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 351-366
Issue: 6
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1542739
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Author-Name: Christian Koch
Author-X-Name-First: Christian
Author-X-Name-Last: Koch
Author-Name: Sami Paavola
Author-X-Name-First: Sami
Author-X-Name-Last: Paavola
Author-Name: Henrik Buhl
Author-X-Name-First: Henrik
Author-X-Name-Last: Buhl
Title: Social science and construction – an uneasy and underused relation
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 309-316
Issue: 6
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1599160
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Author-Name: Martin Loosemore
Author-X-Name-First: Martin
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore
Author-Name: Jemma Bridgeman
Author-X-Name-First: Jemma
Author-X-Name-Last: Bridgeman
Title: The social impact of construction industry schools-based corporate volunteering
Abstract: 
 Despite the rapid growth of corporate volunteering in construction, there has been very little research in this area, particularly from a recipient’s perspective. To address this gap in knowledge, data were collected using surveys, reflective diaries, workbooks and a progress web, from 103 school pupils participating in one of the UK’s largest schools-based construction industry corporate volunteering programmes. The results show that corporate volunteering programmes which partner construction industry professionals with school students in a work-related activity-based learning environment can have a significant impact on student construction industry knowledge, perceptions, career choices, aspirations and employability skills. This is particularly the case for female students and for students whose learning styles do not align with traditional classroom-based pedagogies. It is recommended that more research is needed to classify and understand the different types of volunteering programmes that operate in the construction sector across multiple cohort groups, the factors that determine success and failure and the overall impact on the students and the wider community in the long term as well as the short term. There is also a need for more research into what it means for the companies involved and for the staff who volunteer.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 243-258
Issue: 5
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1355061
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Author-Name: Pernilla Gluch
Author-X-Name-First: Pernilla
Author-X-Name-Last: Gluch
Author-Name: Ingrid Svensson
Author-X-Name-First: Ingrid
Author-X-Name-Last: Svensson
Title: On the nexus of changing public facilities management practices: purposive and co-creative actions across multiple levels
Abstract: 
 Building on a practice-oriented approach and the theoretical construct of institutional work, the organizational nexus of changing practices for public facilities management is conceptualized in a multi-level framework. To support the conceptual framework, changing management practices are illustrated with the help of real-life experiences gained in a case study of a strategy project in a Swedish public construction client organization with the goal of developing a strategic facilities plan. These real-life examples, captured through interviews and field observations, cohere with the research method of narrative inquiry. The framework envisions projective agencies of various actors, both human and non-human (objects), in change processes. Findings show how key actors, through collaborative co-creation processes, take different complementary roles when promoting new practices into a specific organizational setting. By jointly promoting a set of preferred arrangements they establish proto-institutions. In addition, various objects were attributed rhetorical agency to support new public FM practices in that these served as purposeful non-human actors, triggering and legitimizing actions taken. With focus on emerging institutions in the making and especially projective agencies for institutional change, this research contributes to furthered layered understandings on institutional work related to change in construction in general and specifically in public sustainable facilities management.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 259-275
Issue: 5
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1381751
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Author-Name: Vanessa McDermott
Author-X-Name-First: Vanessa
Author-X-Name-Last: McDermott
Author-Name: Rita Peihua Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Rita Peihua
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Author-Name: Andrew Hopkins
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew
Author-X-Name-Last: Hopkins
Author-Name: Jan Hayes
Author-X-Name-First: Jan
Author-X-Name-Last: Hayes
Title: Constructing safety: investigating senior executive long-term incentive plans and safety objectives in the construction sector
Abstract: 
 In the private sector, incentive plans are one of the major means used by Boards of Directors to align the interests of senior management with organizational interests. However, research conducted in the energy and resources sector revealed a poor alignment between incentive plans and the need to have senior management focus on safety. The research discussed here examined long-term incentive plans (LTIPs) for senior executives in the construction sector to investigate whether these direct senior managers attention to long-term safety objectives and if they include any long-term safety indicators. Annual Reports of publicly listed companies in the Australian non-domestic construction sector were used as the major information source and subjected to content analysis. Despite a strong safety commitment expressed by all the companies, LTIPs were exclusively associated with financial indicators. Although safety indicators are included in Annual Reports, these only appear in short-term incentive plans, indicating that senior executives are not incentivized to align their long-term decision-making with long-term safety objectives. Findings from the research demonstrate that valid and meaningful safety indicators should be developed and included in LTIPs in order to better align the focus of senior management to include safety performance in the construction industry.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 276-290
Issue: 5
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1381752
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Author-Name: David Oswald
Author-X-Name-First: David
Author-X-Name-Last: Oswald
Author-Name: Fred Sherratt
Author-X-Name-First: Fred
Author-X-Name-Last: Sherratt
Author-Name: Simon D. Smith
Author-X-Name-First: Simon D.
Author-X-Name-Last: Smith
Author-Name: Matthew R. Hallowell
Author-X-Name-First: Matthew R.
Author-X-Name-Last: Hallowell
Title: Exploring safety management challenges for multi-national construction workforces: a UK case study
Abstract: 
 Large construction projects frequently operate with multi-national workforces, utilizing migrant workers to provide both skilled and unskilled labour. Multi-national workforces are also brought together through joint ventures, as companies from different countries collaborate and share their expertise to construct large and complex construction projects. A multi-national joint venture in the UK provides the case study for an examination of the safety management challenges found on such projects. Whilst language and communication issues amongst workers are typically primary concerns, here they have not been prioritized. Instead, findings are presented that illuminate more nuanced and unquantifiable problems that faced the safety management team. An ethnographically informed approach was mobilized, with the lead researcher spending three years on the site with the safety team gathering data. Analysis revealed several challenges: problems with non-UK company compliance with UK legislation and standards; differences in working practices amongst both non-UK workers and their managers; differences associated with national cultures; and problems of poor worker welfare. It is suggested that awareness of these challenges should inform both the way in which such projects are initially contracted, as well as the development of more sophisticated safety management systems that better support multi-national construction projects in practice.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 291-301
Issue: 5
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1390242
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Author-Name: Dylan Tutt
Author-X-Name-First: Dylan
Author-X-Name-Last: Tutt
Author-Name: Sarah Pink
Author-X-Name-First: Sarah
Author-X-Name-Last: Pink
Title: Refiguring global construction challenges through ethnography
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 475-480
Issue: 9
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1643570
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Author-Name: Henning Grosse
Author-X-Name-First: Henning
Author-X-Name-Last: Grosse
Title: An insider’s point of view: autoethnography in the construction industry
Abstract: 
 This practitioner-researcher’s work addresses the lack of autoethnographies in construction management and highlights what they might contribute. I explore my experiences running a construction company in Germany and pursuing practitioner-research as a part-time researcher. I use reflexive autoethnography to explore my emotions and thoughts drawn from a conflict with an architect using background knowledge, perspective taking and self-questioning. Reflexivity is a recurring critique and questioning of my actions and understandings, which helped me to explore underlying assumptions and reasons for my thoughts and feelings. I identify three forms of reflexivity, which interacts in an ongoing hermeneutic process. These are “reflexivity on practice”, which refers to the retrospective reflexivity, “reflexivity in practice”. which signals how I reflexively act in practice, and “reflexivity of practice”, which is inherent reflexivity in practice. My research can be seen as a transformative process as I progress from management thinking to researcher thinking. As I reflexively deconstruct my own understanding, I also advance the understanding of the processes I explore. Subsequently, I am better equipped to navigate my business environment. Sharing these experiences might help others to advance their reflexive skills and my unique insider perspective might provide deeper insights into the construction industry. Thus, autoethnographies will contrast outsider’s perspectives and offer material for further reflection.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 481-498
Issue: 9
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1501156
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Author-Name: Christian Koch
Author-X-Name-First: Christian
Author-X-Name-Last: Koch
Author-Name: Casper Siebken Schultz
Author-X-Name-First: Casper Siebken
Author-X-Name-Last: Schultz
Title: The production of defects in construction – an agency dissonance
Abstract: 
 The costs of defects and quality issues in construction can be significant for stakeholders and can include societal consequences. The aim is to address how failures and defects are produced and handled in the social practices of construction projects and specially to scrutinize the unintended consequences of both structured and chaotic problem solving. The argument is based on a longitudinal ethnographic study of a dwelling project, encompassing just over 100 days of fieldwork. Structuration theory was applied to understand the interrelations between project actors and structures in the handling and redressing of quality issues and to elucidate unintended consequences of the practices. The analytical strategy was abductive, allowing theory and empirical material to inform each other. Two cases were selected; the well-structured process of erecting concrete panels and the chaotic processes of building a penthouse. The results show how routine and experience are helpful, but also how they maintain an “acceptable” level of defects, which should change the widespread appreciation of experience as being positive for building quality. The unintended consequences of routinized practices are corroborated by the lack of knowledge sharing beyond the project. Both reactive and proactive problem-solving practices are important, but the reactive tend to dominate.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 499-512
Issue: 9
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1519253
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Author-Name: Wajihah Hamid
Author-X-Name-First: Wajihah
Author-X-Name-Last: Hamid
Author-Name: Dylan Tutt
Author-X-Name-First: Dylan
Author-X-Name-Last: Tutt
Title: “Thrown away like a banana leaf”: precarity of labour and precarity of place for Tamil migrant construction workers in Singapore
Abstract: 
 Despite labouring for three decades in Singapore, and being connected to the existing Tamil diasporic community there, Tamil migrant construction workers have been left out of state rhetoric and face economic marginalization and social exclusion. In this article, we draw on rich ethnographic data on their everyday experiences of working construction and living in Singapore, and we espouse the distinctive qualities and mission of ethnographically-informed methodologies to enact change in this space. The methods include in-depth interviews with 11 Tamil labourers, and the subsequent use of worker photo diaries, known as auto-photography, with a total of 108 photographs taken. All the participants either worked construction, were on medical leave, or were seeking compensation after workplace injury. The analysis of the interview data develops themes around precarity and discrimination on construction sites (precarity of work), and the exclusory social practices experienced by workers in their offsite world (precarity of place). Following the goals of decolonized research, our innovative methods have enabled Tamil construction workers to present their lives through their own lens. By involving migrant construction workers, we identify new sites of inquiry and knowledge in examining the inequalities and injustices they face.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 513-536
Issue: 9
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1595075
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Author-Name: Ian J. Ewart
Author-X-Name-First: Ian J.
Author-X-Name-Last: Ewart
Title: The social consequences of minor innovations in construction
Abstract: 
 Innovation studies in construction focus on a desire to increase economics and efficiency at a large scale. This has resulted in a skewed perspective that sees only major corporations with substantial R&D resources, complex projects, or national interests at the heart of innovation. By adopting anthropological methods, it becomes possible to examine the two aims of this paper: to demonstrate that an accumulation of minor innovations can have significant consequences; and to show that these are inherently social rather than purely economic. Results come from fieldwork studying the improvisatory house-building practices of the Kelabit people of rural Borneo, tracing changes to the technologies used for roofing and foundations, and describes how these are mutually entangled with new social structures. The conclusion is that we should think more broadly about the forms and effects of innovation in construction and recognize the significance of improvisation at the level of the individual or small group.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 537-549
Issue: 9
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1614202
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Author-Name: Ruth M. Dowsett
Author-X-Name-First: Ruth M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Dowsett
Author-Name: Chris F. Harty
Author-X-Name-First: Chris F.
Author-X-Name-Last: Harty
Title: Assessing the implementation of BIM – an information systems approach
Abstract: 
 Much attention has been paid to measuring the perceived benefits of Building Information Modelling (BIM). Yet despite an increase its adoption throughout the construction industry, important links between implementation, support and benefits are yet to be explored. We examine the constitutive elements of the BIM implementation process of two case studies implementing and using BIM: the first is a large urban regeneration project, and the second is a healthcare project. A well-recognised model of system success is mobilized from the field of information systems (ISs) to reveal that irrespective of project size and type, BIM benefits are confined to technically discrete productivity and efficiency gains when there is limited focus on the organizational aspects of BIM adoption. This paper focuses on the disconnections between organizational and project level BIM implementation using the DeLone and McLean Model as an analytical framework to systematically examine the benefits of BIM to each project in relation to the implementation approach employed. This study highlights the significance of these interdependencies and argues for a more comprehensive approach to BIM benefits capture that recognises this to usefully inform implementation strategy development.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 551-566
Issue: 10
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1476728
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Author-Name: Helen Lingard
Author-X-Name-First: Helen
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard
Author-Name: David Oswald
Author-X-Name-First: David
Author-X-Name-Last: Oswald
Author-Name: Tiendung Le
Author-X-Name-First: Tiendung
Author-X-Name-Last: Le
Title: Embedding occupational health and safety in the procurement and management of infrastructure projects: institutional logics at play in the context of new public management
Abstract: 
 The research explored the approaches used by government agencies (as client organizations) to drive occupational health and safety (OHS) performance improvements in publicly funded infrastructure construction projects in Australia. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 32 representatives of clients and contractors with direct and recent experience of delivering large public infrastructure projects. Interviews explored the procurement approaches taken, and the use of incentives and performance measurement. Data was subjected to inductive analysis to identify emergent concepts and themes relating to the way that New Public Management (NPM) influences the commercial management of infrastructure construction projects, with particular reference to OHS impacts. The concept of institutional logics was utilised as a theoretical frame to understand clients’ behaviour in the commercial management of infrastructure projects. Client behaviour was consistent with elements of NPM and reflected a managerialist logic in the pursuit of efficiency, the use of targets, incentives and performance measurement. However, a strong professional service logic was also found to drive active client behaviour in relation to the management of OHS. Understanding the institutional logics driving client OHS practices is an important theoretical development that can stimulate reflexive practice which may create an impetus for change.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 567-583
Issue: 10
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1551617
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Author-Name: Ruolan Gao
Author-X-Name-First: Ruolan
Author-X-Name-Last: Gao
Author-Name: Jicai Liu
Author-X-Name-First: Jicai
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu
Title: Selection of government supervision mode of PPP projects during the operation stage
Abstract: 
 During the operation stage of public-private partnership (PPP) projects, investors may engage in opportunistic behaviour in pursuit of their own profits. In order to curb this kind of behaviour, this article analyses the selection of government supervision mode based on evolutionary game theory taking the perspective of government supervision. The results show that government supervision mode is closely related to the probability of identifying investors’ speculative behaviour through outcome-oriented supervision. When the probability of identifying such behaviour is relatively high, the equilibrium strategy of investors and governmental supervision institutions is (not to behave opportunistically, outcome-oriented supervision). In contrast, if the probability is relatively low, there is no set of evolutionarily stable strategies (ESS); rather, a periodic behavioural pattern is formed. In this scenario, the strategies ultimately chosen by both sides relate to initial states and the payoffs of the options. Furthermore, determinants and some recommendations for government supervision are proposed, providing a reference for efficient governance.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 584-603
Issue: 10
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1564347
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Author-Name: Natalya Sergeeva
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Author-X-Name-Last: Sergeeva
Author-Name: Stuart D. Green
Author-X-Name-First: Stuart D.
Author-X-Name-Last: Green
Title: Managerial identity work in action: performative narratives and anecdotal stories of innovation
Abstract: 
 Innovation is invariably accepted as a central component of construction sector competitiveness. Yet, there remains a paucity of empirical research, which explores the gap between the way innovation is promoted in the policy discourse and how it is interpreted in practice. We follow the “narrative turn” in organization studies to explore the ways in which senior executives in the UK construction sector ascribe themselves with informal roles while advocating the cause of innovation. Empirical data is derived from narrative interviews with 32 senior executives who self-identify as “innovation champions”. When talking about innovation, the respondents were found to oscillate between performative narratives of innovation and more personalized stories derived from their own experience. The narratives were invariably pre-rehearsed often to the point of being monotonous. In contrast, the personalized stories tended to be engaging and emotionally laden. The tendency for senior executives to oscillate between narratives and stories is seen as an important means through which they search for meaning while at the same time legitimizing their self-identities as “innovation champions”. Of particular note is the way in which senior managers self-ascribe themselves with informal roles which are notably at odds with those described in more formalized narratives.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 604-623
Issue: 10
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1566625
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Author-Name: Eric Fosu Oteng-Abayie
Author-X-Name-First: Eric Fosu
Author-X-Name-Last: Oteng-Abayie
Author-Name: John Bosco Dramani
Author-X-Name-First: John Bosco
Author-X-Name-Last: Dramani
Title: Time-frequency domain causality of prime building cost and macroeconomic indicators in Ghana: implications for project selection
Abstract: 
 According to the Ghana Statistical Service, construction activity generated US$3.8 billion in 2014, representing about 12.7% of nominal GDP. A key factor that most investors in the construction sector consider in project selection is cost which has escalated over the years. Therefore, we examine the co-movements and causality in the time and frequency domains between the prime building cost index (PBCI) and its disaggregates on one hand and inflation and exchange rate on the other hand in Ghana. The findings revealed that the degree of co-movement between PBCI and inflation was significant at the 5% level and occurred over the long-run, indicating that construction cost drives inflation. The degree of co-movement between the prime build cost index and exchange rate occurred within the short term. These co-movements have policy implications for substituting inflation and exchange rates in project costing by investors in Ghana. The co-movement between the PBCI and inflation in the medium to higher frequencies suggests that inflation risk-averse investors should consider short-term projects. Again, the short to medium frequency co-movements between the PBCI and exchange rate indicates that investors should consider exchange rate risk in long-term projects.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 243-256
Issue: 5
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1514125
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Author-Name: Lizet Kuitert
Author-X-Name-First: Lizet
Author-X-Name-Last: Kuitert
Author-Name: Leentje Volker
Author-X-Name-First: Leentje
Author-X-Name-Last: Volker
Author-Name: Marleen H. Hermans
Author-X-Name-First: Marleen H.
Author-X-Name-Last: Hermans
Title: Taking on a wider view: public value interests of construction clients in a changing construction industry
Abstract: 
 For financial and strategic reasons, public and semi-public construction clients increasingly depend on private parties to carry out public service delivery. They subcontract operational responsibilities to private parties while remaining socio-politically responsible for ensuring public values. Public administration literature mainly addresses the importance of procedural and performance values in safeguarding public values. However, safeguarding the quality of the built environment also requires a focus on product values. In this study, we aim to increase the understanding of the meaning and significance of public values in the daily practice of public construction clients and identify the challenges they face in commissioning these seemingly opposing values. A set of semi-structured interviews with the public administrators of a variety of public and semi-public construction client organizations in the Netherlands shows that both internal and external factors influence the collaborative practices between clients and contractors. This causes a value shift from an emphasis on procedural values to managing performance and product values, indicating that clients need to take on a wider view on public values. Six main public value dilemmas were found that complicate the task of developing an open, transparent and sustainable long-term client–contractor relationship. The current contractual system, however, lacks the flexibility to facilitate this product-based value view in construction.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 257-277
Issue: 5
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1515496
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Author-Name: Martin Grill
Author-X-Name-First: Martin
Author-X-Name-Last: Grill
Author-Name: Kent Nielsen
Author-X-Name-First: Kent
Author-X-Name-Last: Nielsen
Author-Name: Regine Grytnes
Author-X-Name-First: Regine
Author-X-Name-Last: Grytnes
Author-Name: Anders Pousette
Author-X-Name-First: Anders
Author-X-Name-Last: Pousette
Author-Name: Marianne Törner
Author-X-Name-First: Marianne
Author-X-Name-Last: Törner
Title: The leadership practices of construction site managers and their influence on occupational safety: an observational study of transformational and passive/avoidant leadership
Abstract: 
 More than 20% of all reported occupational accidents in Europe in 2015 occurred within the construction industry. Leadership is an imperative antecedent to occupational safety. Transformational leadership is considered a central aspect of safety-promoting leadership and passive/avoidant leadership is considered a central aspect of poor safety leadership. This study aimed to comprehensively elucidate concrete, real-life transformational and passive/avoidant leadership behaviours through context-specific descriptions of day-to-day interactions between construction site managers and employees. A mixed method design was applied, combining structured observations of construction site managers, with questionnaire responses from construction employees. With this design, common method bias was eliminated. The results provide context-specific examples of transformational and passive/avoidant leadership behaviour. High proportions of observed transformational leadership was found to predict high construction site safety. High proportions of observed passive/avoidant leadership was found to predict low construction site safety. The proportion of transformational leadership behaviour was higher among site managers in Sweden than in Denmark, indicating that national cultural context may be an antecedent to safety leadership among construction site managers. Applying less passive/avoidant leadership and more transformational leadership appears to be an effective way for construction site managers to improve occupational safety in the industry.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 278-293
Issue: 5
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1526388
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Author-Name: Susanna Hedborg Bengtsson
Author-X-Name-First: Susanna
Author-X-Name-Last: Hedborg Bengtsson
Title: Coordinated construction logistics: an innovation perspective
Abstract: 
 Coordinated construction logistics is an increasingly discussed topic in the Swedish construction industry. It is suggested as a means to increase efficiency in transportation, decrease material usage, coordinate health and safety on-site, etc. Much research on construction logistics has been done from a supply chain management perspective, often highlighting construction logistics as a necessary rational tool to improve efficiency in construction industry. However, could there be other ways to study this phenomenon? The purpose of this paper is to map empirically found coordinated construction logistics models and explore them as different types of innovation. The findings suggest that coordinated construction logistics models should be regarded as not being a fully embedded innovation as they have not yet changed the processes in the way they set out to do initially. Furthermore, differences are identified between company-based models, project-based models and system-based models, and suggest that differences in, for example, development, impact and objectives should be regarded both when conducting research on and when implementing coordinated construction logistics in practice. Finally, it is concluded that commitment, communication and cooperation are important when implementing coordinated construction logistics, which is in line with findings within the supply chain management literature.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 294-307
Issue: 5
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1528372
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Author-Name: Abdollah Noorizadeh
Author-X-Name-First: Abdollah
Author-X-Name-Last: Noorizadeh
Author-Name: Kamran Rashidi
Author-X-Name-First: Kamran
Author-X-Name-Last: Rashidi
Author-Name: Antti Peltokorpi
Author-X-Name-First: Antti
Author-X-Name-Last: Peltokorpi
Title: Categorizing suppliers for development investments in construction: application of DEA and RFM concept
Abstract: 
 Supplier development plays a significant role in the cost, quality and delivery improvements of construction projects. However, there is limited research on analytical methods of categorizing and prioritizing a high number of suppliers for effective allocation of scarce development resources. This research aims to develop an objective model to categorize a general contractor’s suppliers. To do so, we use three concepts from different research backgrounds – recency, frequency and monetary value (RFM); data envelopment analysis (DEA); and the customer pyramid – and add the number of projects (P) shared with each supplier as a context-related variable to build a novel RFMP model. The model categorizes suppliers into four levels of the supplier pyramid, utilizing historical data on supplier–contractor transactions. To test the model in practice, we adopt a case study of an international construction company in Finland. The results reveal that a supplier’s RFMP score reflects its contribution to the contractor’s business; therefore, development investments should vary, based on a supplier’s position in the supplier pyramid. This research contributes to the knowledge on supply chain management in construction by combining three approaches – RFM, DEA and the customer pyramid – into a single objective model to categorize suppliers for effective development investments.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 487-506
Issue: 9
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1416151
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Author-X-Name-First: J.
Author-X-Name-Last: Sacilotto
Author-Name: M. Loosemore
Author-X-Name-First: M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore
Title: Chinese investment in the Australian construction industry: the social amplification of risk
Abstract: 
 Chinese companies are investing heavily in overseas construction and property assets. In Australia, and in many other countries such as the United States and United Kingdom, this has generated an emotive and polarized debate about the risks and opportunities posed to local industry and to wider national interests. To explore the social and cognitive mechanisms which people are using to make sense of this new global phenomenon, Kasperson’s Social Amplification of Risk Framework (SARF) was mobilized, through semi-structured interviews with senior Australian construction industry leaders. The results show that the SARF is a valuable lens to explore perceptions of risk and opportunity associated with Chinese Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), although it represents a rather linear view and underplays the importance of power, collaboration and social media in forming perceptions. They also show that senior practitioners in the Australian construction industry are taking a highly rational, commercial and pragmatic approach to increasing FDI. Despite some concerns around non-compliant materials, labour standards and safety standards, Chinese FDI is seen as inevitable and crucial to the development of Australia’s construction industry. Surprisingly, given negative media coverage of Chinese FDI in Australia and a lack of experience in working with Chinese investors, we found little evidence for the social amplification or attenuation of risk. Knee-jerk regulatory reactions which are advocated by many groups are generally seen as risky and we conclude that the nature of Chinese – Australian business experiences over the near future will have a major effect on whether those perceptions eventuate as negative or positive. It is recommended that the best way to mitigate any risks and maximize the opportunities is not to withdraw and oppose Chinese FDI but to build collaborative links to improve direct interactions between Australian and Chinese firms, underpinned by targeted risk and opportunity management protocols.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 507-520
Issue: 9
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1457222
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Author-Name: Jessica Kaminsky
Author-X-Name-First: Jessica
Author-X-Name-Last: Kaminsky
Author-Name: Kasey Faust
Author-X-Name-First: Kasey
Author-X-Name-Last: Faust
Title: Infrastructure epistemologies: water, wastewater and displaced persons in Germany
Abstract: 
 Recent years have seen historically unprecedented global disaster migration; in 2016 Germany received 1.3 million displaced individuals. Regardless of past resources and future potential, disaster migrants are a new, vulnerable population. This new population increases demand for water and wastewater infrastructure services, despite being temporarily unable to pay for services. As such, this kind of sudden population increase is a resiliency challenge for the receiving infrastructure systems. Qualitative analysis of 1,884 open-ended survey responses was blended with a statistical analysis to discover how and why the German public perceives water and sanitation services have been provided to the disaster migrants. Unprompted, 36% (112/314) of respondents referenced at least one of three infrastructure epistemologies, including water and wastewater as a service, as a basic need, and as a human right. These epistemologies share statistically significant relationships with how long respondents feel water and wastewater should be provided to displaced persons. A temporally limited, normative perception of water and sanitation as a humanitarian good functions to enable water and wastewater infrastructure to deliver a high level of service despite the significant disruption of the large and vulnerable population influx, and has practical implications for the structure of cost recovery.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 521-534
Issue: 9
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1462499
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Author-Name: Cecília Gravina da Rocha
Author-X-Name-First: Cecília Gravina
Author-X-Name-Last: da Rocha
Author-Name: Sergio Kemmer
Author-X-Name-First: Sergio
Author-X-Name-Last: Kemmer
Title: Integrating product and process design in construction
Abstract: 
 Product modularity namely the notion that products can be decomposed into parts (or modules) has been widely applied in manufacturing but not in construction, precluding this industry to also benefit from it. The narrow definition of a module, which is often simplistically equated to a sub-assembly produced off-site, and the lack of integration between product and process design, which is typical in construction, are argued to be two root causes of such problem. This paper starts by discussing the operational implications of misaligned decisions in these two domains in an empirical study addressing a high-rise apartments building project. Seven guidelines are then devised using a Design Science Research (DSR) approach for integrating product (product modularity and modules) and process (work structure and work packages) design. The results indicate that product modularity can be applied for improving operations regardless of the construction method(s) used. Yet, a revised understanding of modules (as a material, a component, a non-volumetric or a volumetric sub-assembly) is needed in addition to a coordinated product and process design, particularly for traditional construction.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 535-543
Issue: 9
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1464198
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Author-Name: Shabnam Kabiri
Author-X-Name-First: Shabnam
Author-X-Name-Last: Kabiri
Author-Name: Will Hughes
Author-X-Name-First: Will
Author-X-Name-Last: Hughes
Title: The interplay between formal and informal elements in analysing situations of role conflict among construction participants
Abstract: 
 The interplay of formal and informal factors in construction teams influences the enactment of roles and the individuals who fulfil those roles. With a specific focus on a phenomenon called role conflict, the aim is to explore if and how the interaction of formal and informal elements would lead to situations of role conflict. This phenomenon proved to lead to frustration, tension and employee burnout. An analytical model of role interaction was developed, which disentangles formal and informal elements that shape role interactions. Qualitative data was collected through semi-structured interviews, project documents and observations. Four cases of role conflict are presented here. Contract, as a formal element, and participant&#x2019;s values and interests, as informal elements, appeared to be the most important factor shaping participants&#x2019; expectations and behaviours. The analysis in this study showed that if a participant who faces role conflict is able to influence the formal elements in favour of his or her informal elements, then he or she may experience less frustration. At a more general level, the results suggest that increasing formality can increase participants&#x2019; frustration, which then would decrease the likelihood of collaboration. As the theoretical contribution, this research extends organizational role theory to deal with informal and formal aspects. Taking into account formal sources enables the study of how roles are institutionally governed while including informal sources allows for the idea that some of the aspects of the role, even in the context of work role, are socially constructed.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 651-665
Issue: 12
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1472794
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Author-Name: Pablo Ballesteros-P&#xE9;rez
Author-X-Name-First: Pablo
Author-X-Name-Last: Ballesteros-P&#xE9;rez
Author-Name: Stef&#xE1;n Thor Smith
Author-X-Name-First: Stef&#xE1;n Thor
Author-X-Name-Last: Smith
Author-Name: Josephine Gwen Lloyd-Papworth
Author-X-Name-First: Josephine Gwen
Author-X-Name-Last: Lloyd-Papworth
Author-Name: Peter Cooke
Author-X-Name-First: Peter
Author-X-Name-Last: Cooke
Title: Incorporating the effect of weather in construction scheduling and management with sine wave curves: application in the United Kingdom
Abstract: 
 The impact of (adverse) weather is a common cause of delays, legal claims and economic losses in construction projects. Research has recently been carried out aimed at incorporating the effect of weather in project planning; but these studies have focussed on either a narrow set of weather variables, or a very limited range of construction activities or projects. A method for processing a country&#x2019;s historical weather data into a set of weather delay maps for some representative standard construction activities is proposed. Namely, sine curves are used to associate daily combinations of weather variables to delay and provide coefficients for expected productivity losses. A complete case study comprising the construction of these maps and the associated sine waves for the UK is presented along with an example of their use in building construction planning. Findings of this study indicate that UK weather extends project durations by an average of 21%. However, using climatological data derived from weather observations when planning could lead to average reductions in project durations of 16%, with proportional reductions in indirect and overhead costs.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 666-682
Issue: 12
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1478109
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Author-Name: Perry Forsythe
Author-X-Name-First: Perry
Author-X-Name-Last: Forsythe
Title: Extending and operationalizing construction productivity measurement on building projects
Abstract: 
 Measuring construction productivity in an accurate, repeatable and reliable way represents a significant problem at a building project level of enquiry. The research develops a measurement framework that balances simplified data gathering against explanatory ability. It aims to assist analytically driven process improvement. Debate and discourse are used to draw upon the extant literature in creating a logic-based flow of ideas to develop the framework. Targeted use of empirical cost and site process data from case studies are presented to punctuate the discourse. The derived approach advocates multifactor measurement inclusive of labour and temporary production infrastructure inputs, set against Gross Floor Area outputs. Emphasis is placed on separately measuring homogenous and heterogeneous parts of work processes. A reductionist approach is used to operationalize measurement where projects are categorized according to fitness-for-purpose criteria and links made between systems, activities and tasks. Emphasizing measurement of homogenous parts of the work is new to the literature. It enables delineated measurement between work involving mass economies of scale (homogenous work), versus customized work (heterogeneous work). The approach enables improved benchmarking, diagnostic and predicative options. A course of ongoing research is provided to assist ongoing development and implementation.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 683-699
Issue: 12
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1480834
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Author-Name: Shobha Ramalingam
Author-X-Name-First: Shobha
Author-X-Name-Last: Ramalingam
Author-Name: Ashwin Mahalingam
Author-X-Name-First: Ashwin
Author-X-Name-Last: Mahalingam
Title: Knowledge coordination in transnational engineering projects:a practice-based study
Abstract: 
 Several multinational engineering firms offshore the delivery of engineering design or structural detail drawings to their globally distributed delivery centres. Studies have reported knowledge-sharing challenges when such work is co-ordinated across boundaries. This study takes a practice-based approach to explore knowledge-coordinating challenges across two multinational engineering firms that offshore projects to their global delivery centres in India. Data was collected from six infrastructure projects in the two delivery centres through direct observations augmented with real-time interviews and reviews of e-mails and project documents. This data was analysed qualitatively using ethnographic-coding techniques. Empirical findings identified a set of eight coordinating practices, many of which were emergent, which the teams creatively recombined and enacted as co-ordinating mechanisms that spanned organisational boundaries. Seven practices served to transfer knowledge and one practice transformed knowledge across onshore and offshore units. The study contributes to our understanding of co-ordinating by identifying emergent and informal coordinating practices in offshored construction projects and provides insights to practitioners on the boundary spanning capabilities of these practices.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 700-715
Issue: 12
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1498591
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Author-Name: Roberto Pietroforte
Author-X-Name-First: Roberto
Author-X-Name-Last: Pietroforte
Title: Toward More Sustainable Infrastructure: Project Evaluation for Planners and Engineers
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1242-1244
Issue: 12
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.641503
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Author-Name: Vaughan Coffey
Author-X-Name-First: Vaughan
Author-X-Name-Last: Coffey
Title: Quality Management in Construction Projects
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1244-1246
Issue: 12
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.645492
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Author-Name: Olli Teriö
Author-X-Name-First: Olli
Author-X-Name-Last: Teriö
Author-Name: Kalle Kähkönen
Author-X-Name-First: Kalle
Author-X-Name-Last: Kähkönen
Title: Developing and implementing environmental management systems for small and medium-sized construction enterprises
Abstract: Environmental aspects are gradually becoming factors of importance for construction businesses, their operations and their management. These factors can be seen as new change makers for construction management itself. New criteria need to be taken into account when structuring construction activities, in decision making, and throughout the production control. Instances of construction management solutions that also encapsulate environmental aspects are likely to appear. A contractor’s environmental management system (EMS) is an example of such an instance. As a management solution an EMS is targeted at minimizing a contractor’s environmental impacts. An experiment has been carried out where an EMS solution was formed and tested for small and medium-sized contractors. Fifteen small and medium-sized construction companies were involved. Along with the action research approach, a set of workshops with company people were arranged for EMS structuring and for its testing. Within these experiments the researcher acted as a developer and inside observer. The proposed EMS solution presents the structuring of environmental aspects for management attention. Moreover, this structuring can be used as a basis for a formal environmentally conscious management system. All companies involved in the research have started to use the EMS solution or its parts.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1183-1195
Issue: 12
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.645493
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Author-Name: Les Ruddock
Author-X-Name-First: Les
Author-X-Name-Last: Ruddock
Author-Name: Steven Ruddock
Author-X-Name-First: Steven
Author-X-Name-Last: Ruddock
Title: Evaluation of trends in the UK construction industry using growth and productivity accounts
Abstract: For an assessment of the productivity performance of construction at the industry level, the quality of any analysis can be improved by the availability and use of detailed data on the basic components of the industry’s production function. The EU KLEMS Growth and Productivity Accounts comprise a dataset that provides a rich source of information on the sources of growth by industry, one of which is the construction industry (ISIC 45), since the 1970s for European Union countries and other major economies. The database allows a breakdown of factor inputs by the categorization of capital inputs into asset types and labour inputs into components such as skill levels to provide more precise measurement of sources of growth at industry level. The UK construction sector forms the focal point of the analysis and the results of this analysis provide evidence of a steady increase in the growth of ICT and improved labour skills usage and a relatively high rate of total factor productivity for the UK construction industry.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1229-1239
Issue: 12
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
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Author-Name: Lorraine Sheppard
Author-X-Name-First: Lorraine
Author-X-Name-Last: Sheppard
Title: Improving Healthcare through Built Environment Infrastructure
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1241-1242
Issue: 12
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.647827
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Author-Name: Roberta Pellegrino
Author-X-Name-First: Roberta
Author-X-Name-Last: Pellegrino
Author-Name: Luigi Ranieri
Author-X-Name-First: Luigi
Author-X-Name-Last: Ranieri
Author-Name: Nicola Costantino
Author-X-Name-First: Nicola
Author-X-Name-Last: Costantino
Author-Name: Giovanni Mummolo
Author-X-Name-First: Giovanni
Author-X-Name-Last: Mummolo
Title: A real options-based model to supporting risk allocation in price cap regulation approach for public utilities
Abstract: Price cap regulation of public utilities is based on an incentive mechanism to prevent monopolistic infrastructure firms from charging excessive prices. The challenge of this regulation mechanism is to define incentives able to avoid abnormal profits of firms and simultaneously increase quality of service and promote investment projects. A new risk-based approach to support the definition of the fair incentive mechanism as between the regulator, the community and the firm is proposed. The methodology is based on the combined use of real options theory and Monte Carlo simulation. The methodology is then applied to the Italian water market where the regulator adopts a ‘hybrid’ price cap mechanism that gives monopolistic firms the incentive to implement investment projects for reducing the actual infrastructural gap in the water supply system. The results reveal the capability of the proposed model to support public decision makers at the negotiation stage to define the incentive scheme and investment plan able to increase the quality of service allowing a fair risk allocation among parties.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1197-1207
Issue: 12
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.647828
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Author-Name: Irina Brodetskaia
Author-X-Name-First: Irina
Author-X-Name-Last: Brodetskaia
Author-Name: Rafael Sacks
Author-X-Name-First: Rafael
Author-X-Name-Last: Sacks
Author-Name: Aviad Shapira
Author-X-Name-First: Aviad
Author-X-Name-Last: Shapira
Title: A workflow model for systems and interior finishing works in building construction
Abstract: Modelling the flow of systems and interior finishing works in building construction has been hampered by the inability of traditional critical path modelling to reflect features of these works such as uncertainty, instability, non-linear and interrupted value-adding processes and re-entrant flow. Drawing on empirical data collected in a work study of a large residential project, a novel workflow model is proposed that explicitly models the flows of products and crews at a fine-grained level. The overall model includes a trade workflow model with a module for each work-package type, and a project level model in which multiple trade modules are embedded. The model was tested through implementation of a simulation of a prototypical construction project involving seven work-packages performed in a 20-storey residential tower with 120 customized apartments. The modelled flows of crews through the test building reflected the same behavioural features observed in construction projects. The model enables evaluation of the impact of management policies on production flow at different levels of detail. It is useful as a research tool and for future development of construction management software.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1209-1227
Issue: 12
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.647829
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Title: Forthcoming events
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1261-1262
Issue: 12
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.649558
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Title: Editorial
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1181-1181
Issue: 12
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.650424
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Title: Editorial Board
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: ebi-ebi
Issue: 12
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.650483
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Author-Name: The Editors
Title: Referees for Volume 29 (2011)
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1247-1257
Issue: 12
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.650484
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Title: Author and Book Review Index
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1259-1260
Issue: 12
Volume: 29
Year: 2011
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.650485
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Author-Name: M. George
Author-X-Name-First: M.
Author-X-Name-Last: George
Author-Name: M. Loosemore
Author-X-Name-First: M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore
Title: Site operatives’ attitudes towards traditional masculinity ideology in the Australian construction industry
Abstract: 
 There is a widely accepted assumption in the construction literature that the industry is highly masculinised. However, there has been a surprising lack of empirical evidence around workers’ own attitudes towards masculinity in the sector. Addressing this lack of research, a survey to measure construction site operatives’ attitudes towards traditional masculinity ideology was undertaken in Australia using the Male Role Norms Inventory Scale-Short Form (MRNI-SF). It is found that the focus of attitudes towards masculinity in the construction industry may be shifting to reflect trends in the wider population and may be more inclusive and less hegemonic than has been previously argued. It is also found that the focus of masculinity in the construction industry is closely related to the physical and high-risk nature of work and that sexuality and humour may also be an important source of masculine identity. These results are important since they contribute a more nuanced understanding of the dimensions and exact nature of attitudes towards masculinity in the construction industry. It is concluded that future research into the impact of masculinity in areas such as gender diversity, safety and mental health would benefit from a more inclusive theoretical lens which recognises the dynamic nature of masculinity and which highlights the institutional legacies of past hegemonies that have to be challenged to move the industry forward.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 419-432
Issue: 8
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1535713
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Author-Name: Craig S. Thomson
Author-X-Name-First: Craig S.
Author-X-Name-Last: Thomson
Author-Name: Mohamed A. El-Haram
Author-X-Name-First: Mohamed A.
Author-X-Name-Last: El-Haram
Title: Is the evolution of building sustainability assessment methods promoting the desired sharing of knowledge amongst project stakeholders?
Abstract: 
 Building sustainability assessment methods (BSAM’s) seek to help project stakeholders understand the predicted and actual sustainability performance of their buildings but are often applied reactively and isolated from project decisions. The last decade has seen BREEAM at the forefront of evolving assessment practice towards a framework approach to help shape project decisions and promote stakeholder learning. The research explores the nature and extent this transition is being realized in practice within four case studies applying BREEAM spanning a 15-year period. Process and knowledge mapping techniques are applied to explore the flow of knowledge required to enable sustainable decisions, stimulate the sharing of understanding, mediation of views and to promote learning amongst stakeholders. Evidence suggested that when applied in progressive projects that the flow of knowledge is strongest when supported by sustainability leadership, a framework approach aligned with project management, an improvement and engagement culture and a strategy for promoting knowledge flow. As practice matures care is needed to ensure engagement remains high and stakeholders are not isolated from the flow of knowledge as projects increasingly rely on sustainability advisors thus losing the opportunity to learn and shape decisions.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 433-460
Issue: 8
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1537502
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Author-Name: Kaixun Sha
Author-X-Name-First: Kaixun
Author-X-Name-Last: Sha
Title: Incentive strategies for construction project manager: a common agency perspective
Abstract: 
 According to the principal-agent theory, the agent should be motivated to behave in a manner consistent with the principal’s requirements. By expanding the focus from the bilateral principal-agent relationship within the firm to the triangular relationship between the client, the construction company and its project manager, this study seeks to explore a new way in which construction firms determining incentive strategies for their construction project managers (CPMs). A common agency model of ‘one servant of two masters’ is established while some negative/positive factors are identified, including rent-seeking effect, collusion effect and check-and-balance effect between the three parties. An autonomy-incentive grid is developed in which one can distinguish four alternative strategies. Implementation costs of each strategy in different scenarios are qualitatively assessed and a set of incentive strategies suitable for different scenarios are determined according to the complicatedness of the project and the type of the client. The model of ‘one servant of two masters’ may provide conceptual insights into incentive strategies for CPMs, and provide practical guidelines for construction firms, but at the same time, it needs testing, verifying and improving in the future practice.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 461-471
Issue: 8
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1554255
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Author-Name: Festival Godwin Boateng
Author-X-Name-First: Festival Godwin
Author-X-Name-Last: Boateng
Title: A brief case for an organizational grounding for structural safety in the construction sector
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 472-473
Issue: 8
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1591629
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Author-Name: Wael Khalil Shadid
Author-X-Name-First: Wael Khalil
Author-X-Name-Last: Shadid
Title: A framework for managing organizations in complex environments
Abstract: 
 The complex environments of today’s markets makes managing organizations in complexity and turbulence a concern for senior managers, and necessitate developing a dynamic strategic framework to cope with complexity in managing organizations. This paper demonstrates a study that was conducted to value a structured set of management principles and sub-elements by a panel of experts to develop a conceptual framework to manage in complex and very high dynamic environments. The panel consisted of 22 senior level managers of grade “A” companies in the construction industry in Qatar State using a two-round Delphi technique. The study developed two frameworks. The first framework is for managing complexity in the construction sector. The second one is the primary general framework, which forms a basis for a generalized framework for other industries. This study participates in developing valuable management practices in complex environments to tackle uncertainty, unpredictability, disorder, rapid changes and non-linearity, which would be of great help for leaders, senior managers and practitioners who operate in complex environments.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 182-202
Issue: 4
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1343483
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Author-Name: Faruk Buyukyoran
Author-X-Name-First: Faruk
Author-X-Name-Last: Buyukyoran
Author-Name: Selin Gundes
Author-X-Name-First: Selin
Author-X-Name-Last: Gundes
Title: Optimized real options-based approach for government guarantees in PPP toll road projects
Abstract: 
 The uncertainty associated with future traffic levels in Build–Operate–Transfer toll road projects lead to difficulties in obtaining finance and thus to unsuccessful bids. In order to increase the attractiveness of projects for investors, governments usually provide several types of guarantees such as Minimum Revenue Guarantees (MRGs). In many cases, challenges associated with the valuation of this uncertainty force governments to provide excessive guarantees, placing an increased burden on the public budget. Based on this problem, a real-option-based model is presented for the identification of optimum upper and lower boundaries of compound MRG and Maximum Revenue Cap (MRC) options which establish a fair risk allocation structure. The proposed model uses an optimization approach in which high levels of guarantees in initial years are compensated by the transfer of excess revenues obtained by the private investor in late years. The optimum upper and lower boundaries of compound MRG and MRC options are identified using the proposed model. Results reveal that the emerging net guarantee amount generated by using any pair values of the MRG and MRC that remain in the identified interval not only maintains the attractiveness of project for private investors but also restrains government contingent liabilities. Thus, the identified interval of MRG and MRC enables the structuring of a flexible bargaining environment for both parties.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 203-216
Issue: 4
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1347267
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Author-Name: Paul Tansey
Author-X-Name-First: Paul
Author-X-Name-Last: Tansey
Author-Name: John P. Spillane
Author-X-Name-First: John P.
Author-X-Name-Last: Spillane
Author-Name: Tara Brooks
Author-X-Name-First: Tara
Author-X-Name-Last: Brooks
Title: Creating opportunities in the face of an environmental jolt: exploring turnaround strategizing practices within large Irish construction contractors
Abstract: 
 Firms that face organizational decline choreographed from an environmental jolt must seek new ways of creating opportunities in order to successfully turnaround. As such, the identification of pertinent turnaround strategies becomes increasingly important for senior management. Within the strategy-as-practice scholarly, there have been recent calls to move beyond empirical “isolationism” and to connect with other larger social phenomena; while across the turnaround literature there have been calls to explore the process and micro-structure of turnaround strategies in cyclical environments. To address this research gap, the purpose of the study is to adopt a tall ontology by blending the strategy-as-practice lens with the organizational decline and turnaround lens. By drawing on five exploratory case studies of large Irish construction contractors, the central objective is thus to explore firms’ turnaround strategizing practices during an environmental jolt. In order to advance our tall ontology, we developed a turnaround strategizing process model (and propositions) that integrates our findings, and which offers the fundamental building blocks of a new blended theory. We find that successful turnaround attempts entail the simultaneous interaction of non-aggressive cost retrenchment actions and non-extensive internationalization. The case studies further suggest that during a prolonged environmental jolt, cost retrenchment is more often a long-term strategy. Lastly, the findings provide valuable support for practitioners in developing a successful turnaround response, and in aiding the selection and timing of operational and strategic actions.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 217-241
Issue: 4
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1368679
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Author-Name: Roine Leiringer
Author-X-Name-First: Roine
Author-X-Name-Last: Leiringer
Author-Name: Andy Dainty
Author-X-Name-First: Andy
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty
Title: Plugging into the big debates of the day
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 181-181
Issue: 4
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1446489
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Author-Name: Micael Thunberg
Author-X-Name-First: Micael
Author-X-Name-Last: Thunberg
Author-Name: Anna Fredriksson
Author-X-Name-First: Anna
Author-X-Name-Last: Fredriksson
Title: Bringing planning back into the picture – How can supply chain planning aid in dealing with supply chain-related problems in construction?
Abstract: 
 There are several supply chain-related problems facing the construction industry, such as poor construction site logistics, lack of communication and trust. These problems can jeopardize construction projects through delays and cost overruns. Supply chain planning, a part of supply chain management (SCM), can be used as a tool to deal with these problems. The purpose of this paper is to study how linkages between common supply chain-related problems in construction can be illustrated and to demonstrate how they could be resolved through supply chain planning. Firstly, we identify how the linkages between common problems can be illustrated, and secondly the role of supply chain planning in resolving these problems. A conceptual model is developed that was verified using three cases with Swedish gypsum and kitchen supply chains. The model is shown to be useful in illustrating how supply chain problems occurring at executional level on-site are related to problems originating in lack of planning at company/pre-construction level. The study thus demonstrates how supply chain planning can aid in resolving supply chain problems. The paper contributes by bringing planning back into the picture and by showing how supply chain planning can help to adopt SCM in construction.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 425-442
Issue: 8
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1394579
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Author-Name: Tan Hai Dang Nguyen
Author-X-Name-First: Tan Hai Dang
Author-X-Name-Last: Nguyen
Author-Name: Nicholas Chileshe
Author-X-Name-First: Nicholas
Author-X-Name-Last: Chileshe
Author-Name: Raufdeen Rameezdeen
Author-X-Name-First: Raufdeen
Author-X-Name-Last: Rameezdeen
Title: External stakeholder strategic actions in construction projects: a Vietnamese study
Abstract: 
 Although understanding the influence of external stakeholders is crucial to achieving project success, little attention has been given to investigate their specific influence strategies. Based on a modified theoretical framework, we conducted a multiple-case study to explore common combinations and sequencings of specific actions that these stakeholders take to affect construction projects. Seven specific influence strategies were found: (i) inputs withholding, (ii) inputs compromising, (iii) communication, (iv) direct action, (v) coalition building, (vi) conflict escalation and (vii) credibility building. Stakeholders combined the last five strategies in three pairs persuading decision makers to take action. Coalition building - communication was the most prevalent combination that stakeholders use to influence decision-makers. The combination of communication and credibility building was found in cases having environmental disputes. Direct action and conflict escalation were exerted together in projects affecting the locals adversely. Some common patterns of stakeholder strategic actions were also observed. First, direct action came into existence after communication, followed by conflict escalation. Second, after establishing their credibility via persuasive evidence, experts’ judgements and the like, stakeholders used those outcomes to communicate to decision-makers. We emphasize the need for full and honest engagement with stakeholders to prevent their adverse influence on construction projects.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 443-458
Issue: 8
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1432866
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Author-Name: Hsien-Hung Herman Yeh
Author-X-Name-First: Hsien-Hung Herman
Author-X-Name-Last: Yeh
Title: How the capital structure of firms is determined over business cycles: further evidence from the construction industry of Taiwan
Abstract: 
 This paper uses the panel data regression model to study the Taiwanese construction industry during the period 1982–1995 because during this period, Taiwan’s gross domestic product shows a structural change in economic growth trends over three business cycles. This design allows us to examine whether the effects of firm characteristics and economic growth on capital structure vary with macroeconomic conditions and across periods with changing economic growth trends. First, the results show that the effect of macroeconomic conditions on capital structure is counter-cyclical. Second, the effects of firm characteristics on capital structure can vary with macroeconomic conditions, although firm characteristics do not have a direct effect on capital structure. Third, the effects of firm characteristics on capital structure can vary across periods with changing economic growth trends. Finally, economic growth does not have a direct effect on capital structure. However, the effect of economic growth on capital structure can vary with macroeconomic conditions and across periods with changing economic growth trends. The findings of this study can be a helpful reference for financial managers, creditors, investors and government policy-makers in emerging countries.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 459-471
Issue: 8
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1435896
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Author-Name: Yongqiang Chen
Author-X-Name-First: Yongqiang
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen
Author-Name: Wenqian Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Wenqian
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Author-Name: Shuibo Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Shuibo
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Author-Name: Jingya You
Author-X-Name-First: Jingya
Author-X-Name-Last: You
Title: Understanding the multiple functions of construction contracts: the anatomy of FIDIC model contracts
Abstract: 
 Construction contracts, such as FIDIC model contracts, are relatively complex and cumbersome, and their composition needs to be better understood. This research uses a multi-functional approach that is widely recognized in the contract literature, and anatomizes FIDIC model contracts in order to gain a holistic and comprehensive understanding of them. Moreover, this research comparatively analyses the distribution of the three functions, namely control, coordination and adaptation, in four forms of FIDIC model contracts to explore how project delivery systems (PDSs) affect contract design. After a classification framework that includes three functions and ten subclasses was established, the FIDIC 1999 series model contracts were coded sentence by sentence using content analysis. The results show that the three functions are all non-trivially reflected in construction contracts and are influenced by project complexity. Regarding different PDSs, the complexity of contract control is relatively rigid; the complexity of contract coordination is largely influenced by PDSs; and the impact of PDSs on the complexity of adaptation provisions depends on the sub-class. The conclusions may help scholars and practitioners understand construction contracts from a functional perspective, and offer references for contract designers to reasonably consider the distribution of the three functions in construction contracts.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 472-485
Issue: 8
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1449955
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Author-Name: Amy Javernick-Will
Author-X-Name-First: Amy
Author-X-Name-Last: Javernick-Will
Title: Rationale: the necessary ingredient for contributions to theory and practice
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 423-424
Issue: 8
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1487910
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Author-Name: Ricardo Leoto
Author-X-Name-First: Ricardo
Author-X-Name-Last: Leoto
Author-Name: Gonzalo Lizarralde
Author-X-Name-First: Gonzalo
Author-X-Name-Last: Lizarralde
Title: Challenges for integrated design (ID) in sustainable buildings
Abstract: 
 It is often argued that integrated design (ID) is a powerful way to enhance collaboration in construction projects. This collaboration is seen as a way of improving innovation to create more sustainable buildings. Contrary to the traditional silo-type and linear design process, ID is based on upfront stakeholder involvement and a holistic approach to project decision-making. Although ID’s premises are theoretically-founded, a close empirical look at its practices shows that numerous challenges compromise its results and efficiency. This study examines the ID process through an iterative process that includes the construction of a conceptual framework and its empirical validation. We examine three green construction projects in Canada. Based on the analysis of 26 interviews with key project stakeholders and more than 198 construction documents, the study assembles – and ultimately applies – a multi-lens framework based on four themes: the fragmented nature of construction; risk perception; stakeholders’ commitment; and efficiency in the design process. Results show that three tensions arise in ID practices: between collaboration and process efficiency, between short-term and long-term goals, and between integrated methods and traditional ones. The study sheds light on ID limits and reveals how stakeholders can improve their interactions to design more sustainable buildings. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 625-642
Issue: 11
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 11
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1569249
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Author-Name: Yousaf Ali
Author-X-Name-First: Yousaf
Author-X-Name-Last: Ali
Author-Name: Muhammad Sabir
Author-X-Name-First: Muhammad
Author-X-Name-Last: Sabir
Author-Name: Noor Muhammad
Author-X-Name-First: Noor
Author-X-Name-Last: Muhammad
Title: A comparative input-output analysis of the construction sector in three developing economies of South Asia
Abstract: 
 Construction is commonly regarded as one of the major industries of an economy that is receiving a significant attention in the developing countries. This paper uses the Asian Development Bank (ADB) input-output database at constant prices for the selected Asian countries, i.e. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal to analyze and compare the performance of the construction sector in these economies. The novelty of this research is the application of multiple linkages methods. First, the standard measures of the backward and forward linkages are used to examine the induced output created by the demand push and supply pull effects of the construction industry. Second, the concept of Hypothetical Extraction Method (HEM) is applied to extract a sector hypothetically from an economic system and then to examine the influence of that extraction on the rest of the economy. The results indicate that the construction sector has a strong backward and weak forward linkages for all the three economies. Furthermore, results reveal that the ‘pull effect’ is very significant in these countries while the ‘push effect is very insignificant. With respect to the identification of the key sectors, the findings of the traditional methods are very different from those of the hypothetical extraction methods.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 643-658
Issue: 11
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 11
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1571214
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Author-Name: M. van den Boomen
Author-X-Name-First: M.
Author-X-Name-Last: van den Boomen
Author-Name: G. Leontaris
Author-X-Name-First: G.
Author-X-Name-Last: Leontaris
Author-Name: A. R. M. Wolfert
Author-X-Name-First: A. R. M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Wolfert
Title: Replacement optimization of ageing infrastructure under differential inflation
Abstract: 
 Ageing public infrastructure assets necessitate economic replacement analysis. A common replacement problem concerns an existing asset challenged by a replacement option. Classic techniques obtained from the domain of engineering economics are the mainstream approach to replacement optimization in practice. However, the validity of these classic techniques is built on the assumption that life cycle cash flows of a replacement option are repetitive. Differential inflation undermines this assumption and therefore more advanced replacement optimization techniques are required under these circumstances. These techniques are found in the domain of operations research and require linear or dynamic programming (LP/DP). Since LP/DP techniques are complex and time-consuming, the current study develops an alternative model for replacement optimizations under differential inflation. This approach builds on the classic capitalized equivalent replacement technique. The alternative model is validated by comparison with a DP model showing to be equally accurate for a case with characteristics that apply to many infrastructure assets.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 659-674
Issue: 11
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 11
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1574977
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Author-Name: Ying Hong
Author-X-Name-First: Ying
Author-X-Name-Last: Hong
Author-Name: Ahmed W. A. Hammad
Author-X-Name-First: Ahmed W. A.
Author-X-Name-Last: Hammad
Author-Name: Ali Akbarnezhad
Author-X-Name-First: Ali
Author-X-Name-Last: Akbarnezhad
Title: Impact of organization size and project type on BIM adoption in the Chinese construction market
Abstract: 
 Building Information Modelling (BIM) is perceived as an effective tool for improving the delivery and coordination of construction projects. The Chinese construction sector has demonstrated significant interest in implementing the 3-dimensional modelling-based process. BIM adoption is influenced by several factors which can either be operational or strategic related. Factors which can have a significant impact include the size of the construction organization and the type of projects that the organization has to deliver (i.e. building vs infrastructure projects). This study aims to evaluate the effect of project type and size on BIM adoption in the Chinese market, via an adoption model which analyses factors impacting the adoption decision. The study examines 200 samples collected from the Chinese construction industry, split equally between infrastructure and building construction data groups, as well as SMEs and large organizations. The collected data are first analyzed by principal component analysis and then through a Structural Equation Modelling-based multiple group analysis. Results demonstrate that essential factors such as operational risks are considered by small organization, whereas large organizations focus on implementation challenges. Implementation benefits and challenges are significant on the adoption decision in infrastructure organizations, but not in building organizations. In addition, the study reveals that “technical support” is an important factor when it comes to BIM adoption among all types of organizations, regardless of the organization’s size and project type delivered.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 675-691
Issue: 11
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 11
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1575515
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Author-Name: Paul W. Chan
Author-X-Name-First: Paul W.
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan
Title: Revisiting basics: theoretically-grounded interesting research that addresses challenges that matter
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1-10
Issue: 1
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1702251
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Author-Name: David Oswald
Author-X-Name-First: David
Author-X-Name-Last: Oswald
Title: Safety indicators: questioning the quantitative dominance
Abstract: 
 Safety indicators aim to provide information about the condition or state of safety within an organization. Typically, construction practitioners and researchers have focused on quantifying these indicators to provide precise measurement. It is argued that there has been a tendency to focus on the quantity, whilst ignoring qualitative indicators that can also provide valuable insights into the state of safety. Precise measurement has arguably been intensified by ‘borrowing’ leading indicators from the field of economics, which use quantitative frameworks. It is raised that the well-documented statistical limitations surrounding leading and lagging indicators should not be merely viewed as threats to reliability but should be considered as opportunities to further understand the state of safety through the development of appropriate qualitative indicators. A quantitative-only framework may be appropriate in the field of economics; however, this essay challenges the assumption that a similar approach can be implemented within the complex context of construction safety management. A call for researchers and practitioners to consider the qualitative indicators of safety; these can provide powerful insights into both why the state of safety is positive or negative, and how to help future accident prevention.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 11-17
Issue: 1
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1605184
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Author-Name: Mustafa Selçuk Çıdık
Author-X-Name-First: Mustafa Selçuk
Author-X-Name-Last: Çıdık
Author-Name: David Boyd
Author-X-Name-First: David
Author-X-Name-Last: Boyd
Title: “Shared sense of purposefulness”: a new concept to understand the practice of coordinating design in construction
Abstract: 
 Construction management literature sees the collective task of coordinating design as being about the “‘integration’” of “fragmented” discipline-specific design tasks/outputs, thus overlooking the important role of social interactions. This is not only conceptually problematic but also presents a practical management problem. As a response, a practice-based approach, which relies on a “becoming” ontology, is adopted for a practical explanation of design coordination for more effective design management. The adopted methodology suggests that design develops as a result of unfolding (path-dependent) individual actions and interdisciplinary interactions. Based on this, the concept of a “shared sense of purposefulness” is proposed to refer to the temporary and precarious organizational state of a design team in which each of the interacting team members has achieved a state of purposefulness to resume individual action. Hence, design coordination in construction is redefined as continuously re-establishing and maintaining “a shared sense of purposefulness”. The concept’s usefulness for understanding the practice of design coordination is demonstrated using data collected from a project in the UK. The discussion enables fresh insights into the everyday operation of design coordination. It is concluded that the proposed conception paves a way forward both for the research and practice in construction design management.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 18-31
Issue: 1
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1593471
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Author-Name: Hazel Ponton
Author-X-Name-First: Hazel
Author-X-Name-Last: Ponton
Author-Name: Allan Osborne
Author-X-Name-First: Allan
Author-X-Name-Last: Osborne
Author-Name: Neill Thompson
Author-X-Name-First: Neill
Author-X-Name-Last: Thompson
Author-Name: David Greenwood
Author-X-Name-First: David
Author-X-Name-Last: Greenwood
Title: The power of humour to unite and divide: a case study of design coordination meetings in construction
Abstract: 
 Design coordination meetings are the formal discussion venues that support interdisciplinary group interaction during the construction process. Social behaviour needs to be recognized, understood, and evaluated by group members if meetings are to be productive. The role of humour during the practice of coordinating building design has not previously been studied. A non-participant observation method was used to collect qualitative data from consecutive contractor-led design team meetings during a live building project. Using a 360° panoramic video-recording camera, episodes of humour were captured and collated into packets of rich data. These packets were then organized, structured, and analysed using NVivo computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software. The results of the analysis showed that instances of humour do not happen at random but at specific times when they performed distinct functions to facilitate the design coordination process. One notable example was the role of humour in helping to form a cohesive team that was able to manage conflict successfully and thus engender a positive cultural environment. The inclusive findings of the study have demonstrated that humour is a functional aspect of group dynamics during the coordination of design in construction that can influence social interaction and task-related performance.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 32-54
Issue: 1
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1656339
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Author-Name: Daniella Troje
Author-X-Name-First: Daniella
Author-X-Name-Last: Troje
Author-Name: Pernilla Gluch
Author-X-Name-First: Pernilla
Author-X-Name-Last: Gluch
Title: Populating the social realm: new roles arising from social procurement
Abstract: 
 Employment requirements, as part of social procurement, are increasingly used in construction procurement as a tool to mitigate issues of exclusion on the job market. To create a better understanding how employment requirements nurtures a new type of actor, here named the “employment requirement professional” (ERP), the aim of this paper is to study how this role is framed in terms of work practices and professional identity. Building on 21 semi-structured interviews in the Swedish construction sector, a detailed account of who works with employment requirements, how and why they conduct their work is provided. The findings show how ERPs mediate between contrasting interests when they create new social procurement roles and practices; how they enact different approaches to promote social sustainability, how their roles are formed by multiple and reciprocal lines of actions, and how they make sense of who they are and what type of work they engage in. The research contributes to a discussion on effects from social procurement in construction and the emergence of a new professional role, their identity and work practices.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 55-70
Issue: 1
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1597273
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Author-Name: Tara Brooks
Author-X-Name-First: Tara
Author-X-Name-Last: Brooks
Author-Name: Lloyd Scott
Author-X-Name-First: Lloyd
Author-X-Name-Last: Scott
Author-Name: John P. Spillane
Author-X-Name-First: John P.
Author-X-Name-Last: Spillane
Author-Name: Katy Hayward
Author-X-Name-First: Katy
Author-X-Name-Last: Hayward
Title: Irish construction cross border trade and Brexit: Practitioner perceptions on the periphery of Europe
Abstract: 
 The United Kingdom (UK) Brexit vote of June 2016 has created unprecedented uncertainty in the construction industry in Ireland but little research to date has been undertaken on existing construction trading patterns and the potential effects of regulatory divergence and other non-tariff barriers in Ireland in this context. In response, this study uses mixed methods to fill this gap in knowledge. The experience of nine construction industry interviewees is probed – five based in Northern Ireland (in the UK) and four from Ireland, which will remain in the EU after the UK leaves. The researchers’ analysis of the qualitative data generated themes which were tested through investigation of the 101 eligible responses gathered through an online questionnaire. Our findings demonstrate that the construction trade in Ireland is highly mobile, currently trading extensively North – South and East – West. The physical barrier of the Irish Sea is less of a hindrance to trade than the regulatory barrier of the Irish border. Trade from peripheral areas is drawn to economic centres in Dublin and GB. In the view of the respondents, Brexit will impose further non-tariff barriers, although it is difficult to predict and plan for these barriers.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 71-90
Issue: 1
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1679382
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Author-Name: Martine van den Boomen
Author-X-Name-First: Martine
Author-X-Name-Last: van den Boomen
Author-Name: Matthijs T. J. Spaan
Author-X-Name-First: Matthijs T. J.
Author-X-Name-Last: Spaan
Author-Name: Yue Shang
Author-X-Name-First: Yue
Author-X-Name-Last: Shang
Author-Name: A. R. M. Wolfert
Author-X-Name-First: A. R. M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Wolfert
Title: Infrastructure maintenance and replacement optimization under multiple uncertainties and managerial flexibility
Abstract: 
 Infrastructure maintenance and replacement decisions are subject to uncertainties such as regular asset degradation, structural failure, and price uncertainty. In the engineering domain, Markov Decision Processes (MDPs) typically focus on uncertainties regarding asset degradation and structural failure. While the literature in the engineering domain stresses the importance of addressing price uncertainties, it does not substantiate the observations of such uncertainties through optimization modeling. By contrast, real option analyses (ROAs) that originate from the financial domain address price uncertainties but generally disregard asset degradation and structural failure. Accordingly, this piece of current research brings both domains closer together and proposes an optimization approach that incorporates the flexibility to choose between multiple successive intervention strategies, regular asset degradation, structural failure and multiple price uncertainties. A practical result of the current research is a realistic approach to optimization modeling in which state space reduction is achieved by combining prices into portfolios. The current research obtains transition probabilities from existing price data. This approach is demonstrated using a case study of a water authority in the Netherlands and confirms the premise that price fluctuations may influence short-term maintenance and replacement decisions.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 91-107
Issue: 1
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1674450
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Author-Name: M. Loosemore
Author-X-Name-First: M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore
Author-Name: S. Reid
Author-X-Name-First: S.
Author-X-Name-Last: Reid
Title: The social procurement practices of tier-one construction contractors in Australia
Abstract: 
 Social procurement is becoming an increasingly important requirement in the delivery of private- and public- sector construction projects across the world, yet there is relatively little research done in this area. Mobilising Furneaux and Barraket’s social procurement typology, semi-structured interviews were conducted with senior managers from eight tier-one contractors in the Australian construction industry to explore and classify the types of social procurement strategies used in projects, the types of social value created and the barriers to implementation. Documentary data were collected in the form of company policies and contract requirements. Results demonstrate the conceptual merit of Furneaux and Barraket’s typology in a construction industry context by highlighting different constraints on social value creation for each type of social procurement. These results also indicate that approaches to social procurement in the Australian construction industry are generally driven by a philosophy of risk mitigation rather than opportunity maximisation, and are confined to low-value and low-risk construction activities and are constrained by a lack of existing and new supply chain social-value creation capacity. Construction industry social value chains are fragile in Australia, and it is concluded that in building the sector’s significant untapped capacity to deliver social value to the communities in which it builds, priority should be given to three main strategies: third sector capacity building; barrier-to-entry reduction and skills development in managing new cross-sector collaborations among public, private and third sector organisations.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 183-200
Issue: 4
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1505048
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Author-Name: Anne Toppinen
Author-X-Name-First: Anne
Author-X-Name-Last: Toppinen
Author-Name: Miska Sauru
Author-X-Name-First: Miska
Author-X-Name-Last: Sauru
Author-Name: Satu Pätäri
Author-X-Name-First: Satu
Author-X-Name-Last: Pätäri
Author-Name: Katja Lähtinen
Author-X-Name-First: Katja
Author-X-Name-Last: Lähtinen
Author-Name: Anni Tuppura
Author-X-Name-First: Anni
Author-X-Name-Last: Tuppura
Title: Internal and external factors of competitiveness shaping the future of wooden multistory construction in Finland and Sweden
Abstract: 
 In transitioning to a renewable material-based bio economy, growing public and industry interest is apparent for using wooden multistory construction (WMC) as a sustainable urban housing solution in Europe, but its business implications are not well understood. In our study, we evaluate, which internal and external factors of competitiveness are shaping the future of WMC, especially in the context of Finland and Sweden. Based on a multi-level perspective of socio-technical transitions, we conducted a three-stage dissensus-based Delphi study. The identified internal and external factors affecting the future competitiveness of the WMC business emphasize the importance of skilled architects and builders and the role of standardized building systems. Based on our results, the key aspects influencing the future competitiveness of WMC in the region are related to the development of technical infrastructure and project-based business networks, while additional changes in regulatory framework are perceived as less important. We conclude that towards 2030, the strong cognitive rules founded in the concrete-based building culture in these countries is likely to inhibit the dynamics of the socio-technical regime level. A change is also needed in the WMC business culture towards more open cross-sectoral collaboration and new business networks between different-sized players.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 201-216
Issue: 4
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1513162
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Author-Name: Alolote I. Amadi
Author-X-Name-First: Alolote I.
Author-X-Name-Last: Amadi
Author-Name: Anthony Higham
Author-X-Name-First: Anthony
Author-X-Name-Last: Higham
Title: Putting context to numbers: a geotechnical risk trajectory to cost overrun extremism
Abstract: 
 The study investigates the cause of the unusually high cost overruns experienced in highway project delivery in the tropical wetland setting of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. An empirical profiling of cost overrun research reveals the predominance of mono-method studies, all of which are underlain by positivism. The study argues that such positivist philosophies, although methodologically valid, cannot adequately provide in-depth understanding of the contextual cost overrun drivers in highway organisations. Using a mix of methods, the paper examines the contribution of geotechnical risks to the extreme cost overruns experienced on Niger Delta’s highway projects, and demonstrates the relevance of context in cost overrun research. Adopting a geotechnical narrative, data sourced from 61 highway projects along with 16 interviews conducted with highway agencies in the region is analysed. The results of the analysis identified that poor project governance and procurement practices, have inhibited the competent management of geotechnical risk, creating a propensity for extreme cost overruns on highway projects. The study submits the phenomenon of cost overruns in public infrastructure projects is underlain by a complexity of contextual social constructs, which would have been overlooked in positivists studies. Cost overrun research, therefore, needs to be contextually and numerically anchored.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 217-237
Issue: 4
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1513656
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Author-Name: Simon D. Smith
Author-X-Name-First: Simon D.
Author-X-Name-Last: Smith
Title: Safety first? Production pressures and the implications on safety and health
Abstract: 
 The prominence of production, schedule, cost and economic wellbeing in government policy and review is explored and contrasted with the status of safety. The connection between productivity as an objective and safety as a constraint is reviewed, though it can be concluded that in spite of widespread belief of a connection there is very little empirical causal evidence for high production pressure causing negative effects on safety. Nevertheless, the inverse is mooted, that high levels of safety has had a negative impact on productivity in construction. This possibility is discussed in the context of government rhetoric which tends to be highly critical of construction’s economic shortcomings yet quite silent on the matter of its safety successes. The essay concludes with a possible vision for the future that allows safety and productivity to be re-positioned in terms of their potential symbiosis.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 238-242
Issue: 4
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1537501
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Author-Name: Ian Stewart
Author-X-Name-First: Ian
Author-X-Name-Last: Stewart
Author-Name: Peter Fenn
Author-X-Name-First: Peter
Author-X-Name-Last: Fenn
Author-Name: Elika Aminian
Author-X-Name-First: Elika
Author-X-Name-Last: Aminian
Title: Human research ethics – is construction management research concerned?
Abstract: 
 Construction Management Research (CMR) depends upon human beings participating in research, the quality of treatment of participants having direct effect on the quality of their participation, in turn that of the research itself, making treatment of humans and the ethical dilemmas that can ensue an important area of competence for CM (Construction Management) researchers. Does the growing field of CMR demonstrate appropriate concern for human research ethics? Evidence of typical CMR research is taken from the online Cooperative Network for Building Researchers (CNBR), particularly a search for “informed consent” collateral. It was found that there was little concern with human research ethics, which we argue is also evident in the lack of research on this matter in CMR-related literature, or any reference to these matters in the relevant professional and institutional bodies. Reasons as to why this might be are proposed. The consequences of the apparent level of concern are that participants can be exposed to “wrongs”, despite pressures for compliance from institutional ethics boards. However, the discipline of critically evaluating human research approach through a framework of ethical considerations is not only morally correct, at least according to the morality that is concerned for consequences to participants, but is also objectively useful to researchers, improving the reliability and validity of their research and lowering barriers to participation.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 665-675
Issue: 11-12
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1315151
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Author-Name: Meghdad Attarzadeh
Author-X-Name-First: Meghdad
Author-X-Name-Last: Attarzadeh
Author-Name: David K.H. Chua
Author-X-Name-First: David K.H.
Author-X-Name-Last: Chua
Author-Name: Michael Beer
Author-X-Name-First: Michael
Author-X-Name-Last: Beer
Author-Name: Ernest L.S. Abbott
Author-X-Name-First: Ernest L.S.
Author-X-Name-Last: Abbott
Title: Options-based negotiation management of PPP–BOT infrastructure projects
Abstract: 
 The success of public–private partnership (PPP)–build–operate–transfer (BOT) projects largely depends on effectively mitigating the impact of a variety of risks and uncertainties, especially those influencing the revenue over time. Revenue instability is one of the main obstacles of PPP form of procurement. Government support, which is established as a clause in the concession agreement, should be carefully designed and well formulated. Options which arise from certain clauses in the contract are more valuable for risky projects. The purpose of this paper’s proposed model is to evaluate early fund generation options and also to calculate equitable bounds for a guaranteed revenue for the project sponsor under uncertainty and risk. The model is specially designed to alleviate the concern of revenue risk. To illustrate its applicability the methodology is then applied to a freeway PPP project and a power plant PPP project in Iran. The results show that the value of these options can indeed be significant and by applying the proposed systematic negotiation mechanism both public and private sectors can take advantage of its flexibility at the negotiation table. The proposed mechanisms can facilitate negotiations on the verge of a break down as well as accelerating ongoing negotiations that have become moribund.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 676-692
Issue: 11-12
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1325962
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Author-Name: Xiancun Hu
Author-X-Name-First: Xiancun
Author-X-Name-Last: Hu
Author-Name: Chunlu Liu
Author-X-Name-First: Chunlu
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu
Title: Slacks-based data envelopment analysis for eco-efficiency assessment in the Australian construction industry
Abstract: 
 Eco-efficiency as an important indicator for sustainability assessment can describe an integrated manner of economic growth, resource conservation and environmental protection. However, the current research could not correctly assess eco-efficiency and mostly utilize qualitative methods. This paper presents a new method called slacks-based Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) to assess eco-efficiency based on directly and systematically dealing with the slacks of reducing resource consumption and minimizing environmental impacts, together with adding production value. Two DEA models are respectively, defined using inter-temporal and window benchmark techniques, so as to compare eco-efficiency results in temporal and spatial dimensions and then identify production benchmarks and gaps. Efficiency change and technological change, which are two driving forces for eco-efficiency change, are also investigated through a production-theoretical decomposition analysis. Data from the Australian construction industry from 1990 to 2013 are employed to specify the two DEA models. The research results illustrate that the construction industries in the Australian regions showed significant increases in eco-efficiency during the research period, but the gaps among them were increased due to the severe underperformance of technological change. This research primarily provides a innovative pathway for accurate eco-efficiency assessment and quantitative identification of reducing resource consumption, minimizing environmental impacts and adding production value. The developed research framework is generic and can assist worldwide construction projects, organizations and industries to measure, compare and assess eco-efficiency systematically.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 693-706
Issue: 11-12
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1325963
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Author-Name: Daniel Sage
Author-X-Name-First: Daniel
Author-X-Name-Last: Sage
Title: Thinking with materialities in construction management: a response to Alexander Styhre
Abstract: 
 Alexander Styhre recently challenged Construction Management and Engineering (CME) scholarship to develop a stronger contribution to debates around materiality in mainstream management and organization studies. The rationale for his challenge is that CME scholars have a unique engagement with an important materiality – the built environment – that affords them a significant, yet largely unrealized, potential to inform wider debates about the materiality of social and organizational life. In my response here I do not disagree with Styhre’s overall argument. Instead I critically reflect, via a discussion of two themes implicit within his proposals – hiddenness and managerial power – on the rather unitary formulation of his argument. In so doing I do not so much seek to flag up challenges as to enliven his proposals by discussing the breadth of opportunities for contribution presented to CME academics in engaging with materialities with general management and organization scholarship.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 657-662
Issue: 11-12
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1348612
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Author-Name: Michelle Turner
Author-X-Name-First: Michelle
Author-X-Name-Last: Turner
Author-Name: Christina M. Scott-Young
Author-X-Name-First: Christina M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Scott-Young
Author-Name: Sarah Holdsworth
Author-X-Name-First: Sarah
Author-X-Name-Last: Holdsworth
Title: Promoting wellbeing at university: the role of resilience for students of the built environment
Abstract: 
 Resilience is positively linked to academic engagement and achievement, and contributes to students’ mental health and wellbeing. Research was undertaken to measure the resilience of students undertaking studies in the built environment, identify the factors which contribute to high or low levels of student resilience and explore the relationship between resilience and wellbeing. Survey data were collected from 410 undergraduate students from Melbourne, Australia. Results identified that of the six components of resilience, students scored highest on building networks, staying healthy, interacting cooperatively and living authentically, and lowest in maintaining perspective. Experience, university policy and the interaction between the university, work and home environments was found to contribute to student resilience. Results also identified that resilience is an antecedent of student wellbeing. A conceptual model of resilience and student wellbeing is presented which draws on the ecological systems model. Universities can actively support student wellbeing by fostering resilience. Resilience can be developed by embedding resilience-building strategies within course structures, learning activities and assessment tasks. Universities can implement policies and procedures and offer assets and resources which create a learning environment that supports resilience-building behaviour.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 707-718
Issue: 11-12
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1353698
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Author-Name: Alexander Styhre
Author-X-Name-First: Alexander
Author-X-Name-Last: Styhre
Title: Thinking with Daniel Sage: some final remarks
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 663-664
Issue: 11-12
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1371418
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Author-Name: Roine Leiringer
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Author-X-Name-Last: Leiringer
Title: Editorial
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 655-656
Issue: 11-12
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 12
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Title: Indexes for Volume 35 (2017)
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 719-719
Issue: 11-12
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1400155
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Title: Indexes for Volume 35 (2017)
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 720-724
Issue: 11-12
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1403092
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Author-Name: Richard Fellows
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Author-Name: Anita M. M. Liu
Author-X-Name-First: Anita M. M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu
Title: ‘What does this mean’? Sensemaking in the strategic action field of construction
Abstract: 
 Debate continues over the nature of the construction industry as a conglomeration, its boundaries (n.b., whether design is included), how it operates and with what objectives. Fragmentation remains a widely cited detriment to performance. However, the evolving development of field theory, notably, strategic action fields (SAF), provides a new and more embracing perspective that focuses on relationships and context that argues for mapping and analyses of network relationships between actors to provide a richer picture. The diversity of actors on any construction project, especially in increasingly ‘enterprise’ environments and the, consequent, operating processes accentuate atomism, individual goals and lack of integration. Thus, construction projects have very different meanings for each actor. The sensemaking perspective gives insights into how the actors, individually and collectively, interpret the myriad signals that they perceive to determine meaning and invoke action within their network of relationships in SAF. This study undertakes a critical review of theory and literature concerning sensemaking within networks of actors that constitute the SAF of construction to explore how those perspectives may be applied and the consequences for actors, processes and products. The underpinning concept is that those two perspectives – SAF and sensemaking – are vertically complimentary. It is found that, although little empirical study has been done in applying those bodies of theory to construction, the perspectives have considerable potential for application to enhance understanding of construction project processes and contexts, inter-relationships within and between the networks of participants, their actions and understandings – and, thereby, enhancement of performance in its broadest sense.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 578-596
Issue: 8-9
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1231409
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Author-Name: Aaron Opdyke
Author-X-Name-First: Aaron
Author-X-Name-Last: Opdyke
Author-Name: Florence Lepropre
Author-X-Name-First: Florence
Author-X-Name-Last: Lepropre
Author-Name: Amy Javernick-Will
Author-X-Name-First: Amy
Author-X-Name-Last: Javernick-Will
Author-Name: Matthew Koschmann
Author-X-Name-First: Matthew
Author-X-Name-Last: Koschmann
Title: Inter-organizational resource coordination in post-disaster infrastructure recovery
Abstract: 
 Despite significant advances in strengthening post-disaster recovery efforts, misaligned strategy and inefficient resource allocation are far too often the norm for infrastructure reconstruction. To examine the inter-organizational networks that form to coordinate resources for infrastructure reconstruction, we employed social network analysis in 19 communities in the Philippines following Super Typhoon Haiyan, at 6 and 12 months post-disaster. To build these networks, we analysed interview, field observation and documentation data collected from non-governmental organizations, local governments and communities. A survey questionnaire was also administered to organizations working in selected communities to validate networks. Results from network analysis established that information was the most commonly shared resource by organizations, followed by financial, material and human resources. Government agencies had the highest actor centralities; however, qualitative data suggest that these roles were the result of obligatory consultations by international organizations and lacked legitimacy in practice. Findings further demonstrate that networks become more decentralized over time as actors leave and roles become more established, influenced by short-term expatriate contracts and the termination of United Nations supported cluster coordination. Findings could help organizations strengthen humanitarian response efforts by attending to resource allocation and knowledge sharing with other organizations.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 514-530
Issue: 8-9
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1247973
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Author-Name: Cristina Poleacovschi
Author-X-Name-First: Cristina
Author-X-Name-Last: Poleacovschi
Author-Name: Amy Javernick-Will
Author-X-Name-First: Amy
Author-X-Name-Last: Javernick-Will
Author-Name: Tony Tong
Author-X-Name-First: Tony
Author-X-Name-Last: Tong
Title: The link between knowledge sharing connections and employee time savings: A social network analysis
Abstract: 
 Social network research has shown that knowledge sharing connections facilitate access to valuable resources. However, little is known about which knowledge sharing connections save knowledge seekers the most time on their daily tasks. To address this gap, this research analyses knowledge sharing connections that provide time savings, measured as the time individuals saved on daily tasks as a result of receiving knowledge from other employees. The research evaluates time savings based on the strength of connection, the network distance between the seeker and provider and the provider’s centrality in the network. To conduct this study, the research team analysed a data-set of 10,849 knowledge sharing dyads reported through a survey administered in one department in a large construction and engineering organization. Data were analysed using social network analysis and multiple regression quadratic assignment procedure. Results showed that stronger connections were assessed as more beneficial for time savings, especially when the connections were with central actors who had higher closeness centrality scores. Knowledge seekers also had a higher assessment of time savings when they were closer (in terms of network distance) to the knowledge provider. These results show that knowledge network reach and strong knowledge connections are essential for achieving everyday work efficiency. Furthermore, the results add to theories of strong and weak connections by showing that strong ties are favourable for achieving time savings in the context of construction and engineering organizations.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 455-467
Issue: 8-9
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1287414
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Author-Name: Robert G. Boutilier
Author-X-Name-First: Robert G.
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Author-Name: Michal Zdziarski
Author-X-Name-First: Michal
Author-X-Name-Last: Zdziarski
Title: Managing stakeholder networks for a social license to build
Abstract: 
 When construction projects are halted or slowed by conflicts with stakeholders, they have lost their social license. Social licenses are granted by stakeholder networks, which include community groups, among others. Project managers would benefit from approaches that can predict which groups or coalitions within the stakeholder network have sufficient influence and motivation to delay progress and that can suggest interventions to reduce that risk. We present an integration of theories and methods that has been successfully used in the extractive industries to maintain a high level of social license. We define the social license concept, noting its embeddedness in stakeholder theory and the resource dependence view of the firm, and how it has been elaborated enough to become measurable. Then we integrate it with social network analysis and methods for quantifying stakeholders’ issues and concerns. Key benefits are the ability to identify minority clusters that have sufficient influence to dominate the majority and the specification of network interventions to raise the level of social license. We use an example of a proposed housing project to illustrate how the proposed approach produces practical stakeholder relations strategies for gaining and maintaining a social license to build.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 498-513
Issue: 8-9
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1289229
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Author-Name: Eleni Papadonikolaki
Author-X-Name-First: Eleni
Author-X-Name-Last: Papadonikolaki
Author-Name: Alexander Verbraeck
Author-X-Name-First: Alexander
Author-X-Name-Last: Verbraeck
Author-Name: Hans Wamelink
Author-X-Name-First: Hans
Author-X-Name-Last: Wamelink
Title: Formal and informal relations within BIM-enabled supply chain partnerships
Abstract: 
 Supply chain management (SCM) and building information modelling (BIM) are innovations that focus on integration. Recent literature suggests performance benefits from combining these innovations. Within supply chain (SC) partnerships, that use BIM – hereinafter called BIM-enabled SC partnerships – various formal and informal dimensions influence the inter-organizational relations. To understand such partnerships, a mixed method approach featuring case studies and social networks analysis (SNA) was deployed. SNA was an analytic approach to explore the complex relations within two Dutch BIM-enabled projects. The inter-organizational relations were asymmetrical and formal in Case A, emphasizing transactions, whereas in Case B, they were asymmetrical and informal, emphasizing relations. The transactional-oriented partnership had greater control over contractual issues, but their formal relations were not sufficient for diffusing BIM-related knowledge across the chain. Conversely, the relational-oriented partnership engaged the partners in BIM by informal means, e.g. dense communication and BIM-related peer-learning across all tiers. Symmetric and jointly fostered formal and informal relations contribute to SC integration. The study extends the knowledge base of SCM and BIM, by offering real-world data on their combination. Besides providing new insights into SNA deployment for BIM-related research, it also offers a novel constructivist and inter-organizational perspective on the old concept of SCM.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 531-552
Issue: 8-9
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1311020
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Author-Name: Alberto De Biasio
Author-X-Name-First: Alberto
Author-X-Name-Last: De Biasio
Author-Name: Alex Murray
Author-X-Name-First: Alex
Author-X-Name-Last: Murray
Title: The social network of the UK PPP secondary equity market – returns and competition in an emerging market
Abstract: 
 In recent years, the UK’s private finance initiative secondary equity market has increased in size and maturity as primary investors, principally contractors, liquidate their stakes. As an emerging unlisted market, research challenges include the availability of timely and comprehensive information about equity transactions, as well as established methods for their interpretation and comparison. Data on transactions between 1998 and 2012, collected in the European Services Strategy Unit PPP equity database, are used to map this market and analysed using network theory. Active sellers and buyers are identified providing insight on the levels of competition. Following Granovetter’s conceptualization of SNA, actors operating in the secondary equity market (buyers and sellers of SPV equity – contractors, equity funds, banks, institutional investors amongst others) are characterized in terms of out-degree centrality, increasing with the number of actors within a seller’s ego network. The ties created through equity sales are applied in the formation of the market network. The notion that out-degree centrality of sellers can improve overall financial returns is examined with data on initial equity investment and sale values. Isolating returns on equity based on capital appreciation for a sample of transactions reveals that annualized return on equity is seemingly not improved by higher out-degree centrality, when compared to average returns. A more general contribution is provided through the visualization of the network of equity transactions in this emerging market.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 468-481
Issue: 8-9
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1324998
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Author-Name: Calvin Keung
Author-X-Name-First: Calvin
Author-X-Name-Last: Keung
Author-Name: Liyin Shen
Author-X-Name-First: Liyin
Author-X-Name-Last: Shen
Title: Network strategy for contractors’ business competitiveness
Abstract: 
 Establishing a cooperative network has emerged as a strategy for contractors to improve their business competitiveness, which can affect a construction business and sustain its future growth opportunities. A survey was conducted in Hong Kong to test the relationships between contractors’ network performance and successful business competitiveness based on the project networks they build. A network strategy was developed by examining the relationships between the network techniques and the network outcomes. The network techniques support contractors’ network, whereas the network outcomes contribute to competitiveness attributes. The findings demonstrate that the key network techniques of supporting information exchange and organizing project communication are highly significant predictors of the business competitiveness attributes (BCA). The network technique of creating learning capacity is positively associated with contractors’ bidding performance and competitive strategies. Interestingly, the techniques of sharing knowledge and promoting networking culture insignificantly contribute to a number of the BCA. The developed network strategy reveals that the key network techniques significantly support contractors’ network performance and that the consequent network outcomes give rise to the BCA, which in turn stimulate contractors’ business competitiveness. Several practical suggestions are offered for contractors to improve their business competitiveness through interfirm cooperation between project network members.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 482-497
Issue: 8-9
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1329539
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Author-X-Name-First: Kerry
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Author-Name: Zelinna Pablo
Author-X-Name-First: Zelinna
Author-X-Name-Last: Pablo
Title: An actor–network theory approach to developing an expanded conceptualization of collaboration in industrialized building housing construction
Abstract: 
 Our aim is to examine the value of selected actor–network theory (ANT) elements in contributing to the development of an expanded theoretical and empirical conceptualization of collaboration in industrialized building construction for the housing sector. A review of collaboration meta-analyses literature from different disciplines suggests that collaboration is still commonly portrayed in a limited way as a strategy of integration driven in a top-down manner by a “convenor” of human stakeholders in ways that privilege simplified notions of coherence. We use specific ANT concepts empirically grounded in five case studies of innovative housing construction projects to describe an expanded conceptualization of the infrastructure of actor-networks. We examined a range of issues with respect to collaboration in industrialized building particularly in relation to network formation and disintegration. As the collaboration networks formed they sought coherence but not conformity and aimed for the management of tensions between integration and separation as well as stabilization and destabilization. This expanded conceptualization of collaboration describes the material-semiotic characteristics arranged around industrialized building technologies that are simultaneously stabilizing yet disruptive and proposes new ways by which the ideal of integration can be pursued in a fundamentally fragmented industry.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 553-577
Issue: 8-9
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1339361
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Author-X-Name-Last: Pryke
Author-Name: Sulafa Badi
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Author-X-Name-Last: Badi
Author-Name: Lena Bygballe
Author-X-Name-First: Lena
Author-X-Name-Last: Bygballe
Title: Editorial for the special issue on social networks in construction
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 445-454
Issue: 8-9
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1341052
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Author-Name: Christopher Nigel Preece
Author-X-Name-First: Christopher Nigel
Author-X-Name-Last: Preece
Author-Name: Che Maznah Mat Isa
Author-X-Name-First: Che Maznah
Author-X-Name-Last: Mat Isa
Author-Name: Hamidah Mohd Saman
Author-X-Name-First: Hamidah Mohd
Author-X-Name-Last: Saman
Author-Name: Che Khairil Che Ibrahim
Author-X-Name-First: Che Khairil
Author-X-Name-Last: Che Ibrahim
Title: Development of entry location, entry timing and entry mode decision model for construction firms in international markets
Abstract: 
 The international market expansion process involves a combination of many strategic entry decisions. Most previous studies have dealt with entry location, entry timing and entry mode (ELETEM) decisions in an isolated way by considering one dimension or a combination of dimensions in particular. Although there have been various models relating to international market entry decisions, there is currently no model that attempts to integrate the factors linking the ELETEM decisions for construction firms. The purpose is to determine a linkage between the ELETEM decisions by incorporating the factors that are mutually inclusive and have significant influence on these decisions. Forty-five (45) Malaysian contractors undertaking projects in international markets responded to the survey. The findings suggested that the mutually inclusive and significant factors (MISFs) influencing the ELETEM decisions were: the firm’s ability to assess market signals and opportunities, the firm’s resources and the firm’s experience in similar works. It was observed that the firms had adopted long-term strategies, repositioned their knowledge from research and development activities and readapted their resources and experience in their global operations. The findings led to the development of the ELETEM decision model to guide interested firms in making better decisions for their future international ventures.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 236-257
Issue: 4-5
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1084429
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Author-Name: Kevin M. Swarts
Author-X-Name-First: Kevin M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Swarts
Author-Name: Kim Lehman
Author-X-Name-First: Kim
Author-X-Name-Last: Lehman
Author-Name: Gemma K. Lewis
Author-X-Name-First: Gemma K.
Author-X-Name-Last: Lewis
Title: The use of social customer relationship management by building contractors: evidence from Tasmania
Abstract: 
 Despite its ever-increasing popularity with consumers and businesses, many organizations are still unsure how to effectively use social media in a marketing context. One way in which building firms can use social media is as a customer relationship management (CRM) tool to improve customer engagement and satisfaction (known as social CRM). In order to explore how social CRM (SCRM) can be used, and is being used by building firms, semi-structured interviews with accredited building practitioners were utilized to collect data on SCRM use in the sector. The data were analysed to determine the factors that influence social media use, the extent of SCRM use, and the ways in which building contractors are using SCRM. It was found that builders are using social media to manage client relationships, but to a limited extent due to the complex nature of the builder–client relationship and a lack of perceived trustworthiness. Building firms favoured a transactional approach to social media use, and preferred not to use formal social media strategies. Builders are also reluctant to use social media to assist them in segmenting customers by their value to the firm. For effective social media use, builders may consider two main issues: SCRM strategy and customer-value segmentation to develop profitable customer relationships.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 302-316
Issue: 4-5
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1133919
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Author-Name: Magnus Hellström
Author-X-Name-First: Magnus
Author-X-Name-Last: Hellström
Author-Name: Robin Wikström
Author-X-Name-First: Robin
Author-X-Name-Last: Wikström
Author-Name: Magnus Gustafsson
Author-X-Name-First: Magnus
Author-X-Name-Last: Gustafsson
Author-Name: Hanna Luotola
Author-X-Name-First: Hanna
Author-X-Name-Last: Luotola
Title: The value of project execution services: a problem and uncertainty perspective
Abstract: 
 Like services in general project execution services ought to be marketed and sold based on the value they add rather than the cost they accrue. Project services are typically complex and abstract, and hence their benefits are difficult to directly explicate. The aim is to investigate how contractors and suppliers can overcome this dilemma and exercise value-based selling in terms of the typical services they provide. A design science inspired study was used to create a service configurator addressing the dilemma. At the same time the configurator provided a means for studying the value identification and communication process in six sales projects. It is concluded that contractors and suppliers ought to approach customer value by looking for problems that create uncertainty in the underlying investment and to match them with suitable services. Key in communicating the value of the services is to focus on creating certainty as to the parties’ ability to cope with the uncertainty in the investment with the help of these services.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 272-285
Issue: 4-5
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1151062
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Author-Name: Niamh Murtagh
Author-X-Name-First: Niamh
Author-X-Name-Last: Murtagh
Author-Name: Aeli Roberts
Author-X-Name-First: Aeli
Author-X-Name-Last: Roberts
Author-Name: Richard Hind
Author-X-Name-First: Richard
Author-X-Name-Last: Hind
Title: The role of environmental sustainability in marketing of small architectural design practices
Abstract: 
 Environmental sustainability in construction is a pressing concern. Despite their importance to the industry, and evident differences from large organizations in business strategy, markets and challenges, the literature has little to say about how small architectural design firms view the marketing potential of improved environmental sustainability. The aim is to address this gap by examining practitioner experience of sustainability and marketing in small architectural design practices. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 such practices. A critical interpretive stance was adopted in analysis, drawing on the theoretical framings of service-dominant logic (SDL) and relationship marketing. Sustainable design is part of the co-creation of value in architecture, enhancing the value proposition beyond a cost basis. Its inclusion contributed to business development through referrals. Taken together, co-creation of value and asymmetry of knowledge between professional and client drive the conclusion that the architectural designer has primary responsibility in guiding clients towards greater environmental sustainability. This responsibility and the role of sustainability in business development were not necessarily recognized by the designers. Insights from SDL challenge assumptions that cost and lack of client demand prevent greater sustainability in design.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 258-271
Issue: 4-5
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1151063
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Author-Name: Grant R.W. Mills
Author-X-Name-First: Grant R.W.
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Author-Name: Kamran Razmdoost
Author-X-Name-First: Kamran
Author-X-Name-Last: Razmdoost
Title: Managing value co-creation/destruction: a longitudinal education capital programme/project case study
Abstract: 
 Drawing on a longitudinal empirical study of an education capital programme/project, value interactions are investigated at the interface between programme customers, project stakeholders and construction providers. Empirical evidence is provided that value formation is not only associated with value co-creation, but also with value co-destruction. The case study showed that a mature and synergistic network relationship (that successfully aligned the expectations of a strong key account management team (KAM team), multi-headed customer and wider project stakeholders) could, if not well managed, turn into incongruent relationships, relationship uncoupling and resource withdrawal. These findings suggest that project managers must drive strong KAM team relationships, so that they can align and adapt to customer requirements, and control the response to often changing wider stakeholder expectations.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 286-301
Issue: 4-5
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1187284
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Author-Name: Florence Yean Yng Ling
Author-X-Name-First: Florence Yean Yng
Author-X-Name-Last: Ling
Author-Name: Shan Li
Author-X-Name-First: Shan
Author-X-Name-Last: Li
Title: Business models for foreign firms offering construction-related consultancy services in China
Abstract: 
 Many foreign firms are expected to enter China’s growing construction market. The objectives are to: (i) identify the extent to which Porter’s generic business strategies and practices are adopted by local Chinese architectural, engineering and construction firms (Chinese firms) and foreign firms offering construction-related consultancy services in China (foreign firms); (ii) investigate the extent to which Porter’s generic strategies contribute to firms’ competitiveness in China; and (iii) propose a business model framework for construction services in China. Using a structured questionnaire, data were collected via mail and face-to-face interviews. In total, 37 and 45 completed questionnaires were received from foreign and Chinese firms, respectively. Both foreign and Chinese firms adopt Porter’s differentiation and focus strategies to a significant extent. Foreign firms emphasize value offerings that incorporate superior design, technology and quality significantly more than Chinese firms. The findings show that Porter’s cost leadership and differentiation strategies are significantly correlated with firms’ competitiveness, especially the practices relating to cutting suppliers’ prices, reconfiguring the value chain, providing innovative services and offering comprehensive services. To help them succeed in China, it is recommended that foreign firms develop their business models based on the framework developed here.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 218-235
Issue: 4-5
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1189585
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Author-Name: Hedley Smyth
Author-X-Name-First: Hedley
Author-X-Name-Last: Smyth
Author-Name: Richard Fellows
Author-X-Name-First: Richard
Author-X-Name-Last: Fellows
Author-Name: Anita Liu
Author-X-Name-First: Anita
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu
Author-Name: Wilco Tijhuis
Author-X-Name-First: Wilco
Author-X-Name-Last: Tijhuis
Title: Editorial for the Special Issue on Business Development and Marketing in Construction
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 205-217
Issue: 4-5
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1199370
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Author-Name: Kamran Razmdoost
Author-X-Name-First: Kamran
Author-X-Name-Last: Razmdoost
Author-Name: Grant Mills
Author-X-Name-First: Grant
Author-X-Name-Last: Mills
Title: Towards a service-led relationship in project-based firms
Abstract: 
 Project-based firms increasingly apply practices that are in line with relationship marketing (RM), which is a shift from individuality to mutuality, and service-dominant logic (SDL), which is a shift from a focus on goods exchange to an emphasis on service exchange. These firms also adopt value co-creation processes, benefiting from both RM and SDL views. However, their overall transition towards RM, SDL and/or both is not clearly understood. Therefore, the research aim is to explain how and why project-based firms have moved away from transitional marketing. A retrospective action research between 2002 and 2009 provides process data on how a single main contractor adapted their marketing approach over five publicly funded projects within the oil, gas and petrochemical industries. The findings show that the uniqueness and dynamics of projects necessitate the adoption of both SDL and RM, a view that is entitled the service-led relationship here. This transition occurs through services expansion, multi-level distributed interactions and process-oriented performance management in projects. The firm enabled the transition through the evolution of both institutional mechanisms such as contracts and organizational structure, and people attributes such as capabilities and culture.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 317-334
Issue: 4-5
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1200106
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Author-Name: F.K.T. Cheung
Author-X-Name-First: F.K.T.
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung
Author-Name: E. Kurul
Author-X-Name-First: E.
Author-X-Name-Last: Kurul
Author-Name: A.H. Oti
Author-X-Name-First: A.H.
Author-X-Name-Last: Oti
Title: A case study of hybrid strategies to create value for a contracting business in the education sector in England and Wales
Abstract: 
 Successful hybrid strategies adopt service marketing principles although the adoption of those principles by construction marketers is not apparent. Through an interpretive inquiry approach attempting to capture multiple views in a case of successful strategic programmes for the primary school market, various value co-creation elements of the programmes are assessed according to four axioms of service-dominant (S-D) logic. The strategic programmes were found to create value by (1) developing new skills and knowledge, building relationships to leverage skills and close the knowledge gaps; (2) enhancing interactions through customer engagement, dialogue creation and enrichment, the use of BIM technologies and social networks; (3) strengthening many-to-many relationships through supply chain integration; and (4) assisting individual customers to define their value propositions and to evaluate them through free self-service systems, and products and services inquiries. Further research is needed to assess how customers value the various co-creation elements identified in the paperevidence for applying the generic value co-creation principles to marketing in construction.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 335-352
Issue: 4-5
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1200107
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Author-Name: Siobhan Morrison
Author-X-Name-First: Siobhan
Author-X-Name-Last: Morrison
Author-Name: Ian Trushell
Author-X-Name-First: Ian
Author-X-Name-Last: Trushell
Title: Payment for offsite goods and materials: the Scottish perspective
Abstract: 
 Materials are a critical element within the construction industry yet- the conditions and legality surrounding their ownership remains an area of uncertainty. The difficulty in ascertaining ownership is often found in the instances of payment, delivery and complex contractual relationships. Additionally, the nature of the construction industry whereby raw materials are purchased within a supply chain and are incorporated into the fabric of buildings or goods often creates further confusion. The importance of ownership is most apparent in the instance of disputes or insolvencies, both of which are regular occurrences within the construction industry and in the management of a project regarding cash flow and programme. To inform the position and stance of Scots Law in relation to ownership of materials it is necessary to evaluate current law regarding ownership of materials in Scotland through the undertaking of a literature review which establishes the prevailing legal structure. Conclusions and recommendations propose that parties of a construction contract, for which Scots Law is applicable, are aware of current law surrounding the intricate matter regarding ownership of materials in Scots Law
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 679-687
Issue: 10
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1200738
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Author-Name: Liisa Naar
Author-X-Name-First: Liisa
Author-X-Name-Last: Naar
Author-Name: Natalia Nikolova
Author-X-Name-First: Natalia
Author-X-Name-Last: Nikolova
Author-Name: Perry Forsythe
Author-X-Name-First: Perry
Author-X-Name-Last: Forsythe
Title: Innovative construction and the role of boundary objects: a Gehry case study
Abstract: 
 Physical objects have long been used in addressing the challenges involved in constructing innovative buildings, yet their significance for collaborative problem solving in inter-organizational projects is rarely acknowledged. The aim of this research is to investigate what happens when a project team has to collaboratively innovate to address radical design challenges in a construction setting. We focus on the role of a full-scale mock-up of a façade in transforming the design intent for a building by Frank Gehry into design realization. The concept of boundary objects is used as an analytical lens via a case study methodology utilizing non-participant observation of weekly meetings and workshops over a period of 10 months covering client, consultant and contractor involvement. The research shows the role of mock-ups in radical construction settings is in tension along three delivery dimensions: performance, aesthetic and technical construction. Task completion competed with the requirements for experimentation around innovative problem solving with the how to construct it problem left unresolved. The findings suggest that co-location and synchronicity are critical conditions for collaborative and innovative problem solving in radical construction contexts. Project teams need to create open-ended ‘moments’ for iterating critical objects and the interactions that take place around them.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 688-699
Issue: 10
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1201206
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Author-Name: Keith Cattell
Author-X-Name-First: Keith
Author-X-Name-Last: Cattell
Author-Name: Paul Bowen
Author-X-Name-First: Paul
Author-X-Name-Last: Bowen
Author-Name: Peter Edwards
Author-X-Name-First: Peter
Author-X-Name-Last: Edwards
Title: Stress among South African construction professionals: a job demand-control-support survey
Abstract: 
 Research into workplace stress in the construction industry has been dominated by studies undertaken in Hong Kong, England and Australia, with relatively little attention having been paid to African countries. A purposively selected sample of thirty-six construction professionals (comprising architects, project managers, construction managers, engineers and quantity surveyors) based in Cape Town, South Africa, were surveyed regarding their perceptions about, and experiences of, workplace stress. The purpose was to identify and rank job demand, job control and job support factors and to analyse these by gender and professional grouping, both in terms of how respondents perceived them, as well as in terms of how frequently they had experienced them. The main finding was that respondents’ perceptions about the importance of job demand, job control and job support factors were largely consistent with their own experience of these factors. Distinguishing between perceptions and experience of stressors and moderators of stress was, however, considered valuable because the fact that differences were found indicates the need for precision in the design of scales. The highest ranked factors were, respectively, ‘critical time constraints’, ‘volume of work’ and ‘adequate compensation (salary)’. Women and men ranked items differently, as did the various professional groups. The main conclusions were that the construction project environment is a time-pressured, complex, environment in which work-life balance is negatively affected, particularly for women. Control over the type, flow and volume of work were perceived to be the main moderators of stress, whilst salary and career path opportunities were perceived to be the main job support moderators of stress. The applicability of using the job demand–control–support framework was confirmed given that the main stressors, control and support moderators were found to be to be largely consistent with the findings of previous studies. Future research taking a gendered approach should anticipate issues important to female respondents and should consider the benefits of qualitative methods. The design of research focusing on construction professionals should consider using the project team as the unit of analysis to ensure that the influence of the interconnectedness of participants’ roles is taken into account.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 700-723
Issue: 10
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1203967
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Author-Name: Ahmed Abdelaty
Author-X-Name-First: Ahmed
Author-X-Name-Last: Abdelaty
Author-Name: Hyungseok David Jeong
Author-X-Name-First: Hyungseok David
Author-X-Name-Last: Jeong
Author-Name: Bryan Dannen
Author-X-Name-First: Bryan
Author-X-Name-Last: Dannen
Author-Name: Francis Todey
Author-X-Name-First: Francis
Author-X-Name-Last: Todey
Title: Enhancing life cycle cost analysis with a novel cost classification framework for pavement rehabilitation projects
Abstract: 
 Life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) procedures have been used over the past decades to justify the choice of one pavement design alternative over the others. However, many ambiguities associated with the life cycle cost input values, such as the discount rate and future cost estimates have questioned the credibility of the analysis results. Another unrecognized source of errors in pavement LCCA is the misunderstanding of pavement treatment costs when historical costs are typically used for estimating those costs. The historical costs of pavement rehabilitation projects typically include a significant amount of non-pavement-related costs, which may result in a wrong LCCA if not treated appropriately. This paper addresses this specific point of error and proposes a solution to eliminating this error by using a novel cost classification framework that successfully differentiates mainline roadway costs from non-pavement cost items. A case study using Monte Carlo simulation is conducted to evaluate the probabilistic LCCA results. The results of the case study indicate that the conventional approach of using total rehabilitation project costs in LCCA may even lead to a wrong investment decision. The findings of this study will help practitioners and researchers better understand the nature of pavement rehabilitation project cost distributions.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 724-736
Issue: 10
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1205206
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Title: Editorial
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 677-678
Issue: 10
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1208352
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Author-Name: Benjamin Lasshof
Author-X-Name-First: Benjamin
Author-X-Name-Last: Lasshof
Author-Name: Christian Stoy
Author-X-Name-First: Christian
Author-X-Name-Last: Stoy
Title: Estimation models for heating energy and electricity costs
Abstract: 
 Heating energy and electricity represent a significant proportion of the overall financial expenditures over the life cycle of buildings and play a decisive role in the assessment of ecological quality. To ensure ecological and economical sustainability, the planning and construction of energy efficient buildings have become increasingly important. The present study introduces statistical models for the estimation of energy costs during the planning process as well as for the purpose of monitoring and controlling costs during operation including a wide range of facility types. Based on a data sample of 206 occupied facilities located in Germany, regression models are presented in detail including significant predictor variables. The provision of correctly specified models as well as a consistent and unbiased estimation beyond the employed data is verified by validation tests. The practical significance of the determined variables is presented by the calculation of various scenarios. The best estimation accuracy is indicated for regression models with transformed response and predictor variables achieving mean absolute percentage errors of 20.5% (heating energy) and 20.7% (electricity), respectively. An extension of the data sample, a consideration of further facility types, and an implementation of additional statistical methods may be considered by future approaches to improve the estimation accuracy.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 622-640
Issue: 9
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1190025
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Author-Name: Keith Townsend
Author-X-Name-First: Keith
Author-X-Name-Last: Townsend
Author-Name: Rebecca Loudoun
Author-X-Name-First: Rebecca
Author-X-Name-Last: Loudoun
Author-Name: Katherine Markwell
Author-X-Name-First: Katherine
Author-X-Name-Last: Markwell
Title: The role of line managers in creating and maintaining healthy work environments on project construction sites
Abstract: 
 The focus of this article is healthy work environments in project-based construction work, and particularly a sub-element of the work environment, the food environment. Although it is well accepted that stressful work environments negatively impact on organisational and individual health indices and project construction produces some of the most severe work environments in the modern industrial landscape, the role of line managers in creating these environments is largely unknown. Healthy work environments are explored in this article because they contribute to the development of many ‘behavioral’ diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, both of which are known problems amongst construction workers. Qualitative data were collected from eighty project-based construction workers and mangers on six large civil engineering construction projects in Brisbane, Australia. Unanimous views were expressed by all interviewees that managers should not and do not influence food choices on-site. However, results also revealed clear examples of managers making decisions about food environments, work and time pressures and permitted and discouraged behaviours on-site that impact on food choices. These findings indicate limited awareness of healthy work environments in construction with the impact of management actions being largely unrecognised and unintended. It suggests with more informed management decision-making, eating habits in construction are likely to improve.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 611-621
Issue: 9
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1195911
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Author-Name: Fiona C. Saunders
Author-X-Name-First: Fiona C.
Author-X-Name-Last: Saunders
Author-Name: Andrew H. Sherry
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew H.
Author-X-Name-Last: Sherry
Author-Name: Andrew W. Gale
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew W.
Author-X-Name-Last: Gale
Title: Dualities and dilemmas: contending with uncertainty in large-scale safety-critical projects
Abstract: 
 Uncertainty is a fact of project life. Most decisions that are made on a safety-critical project involve uncertainty, the consequences of which may be highly significant to the safe and timely delivery of the project. Based on interviews with project management practitioners on nine large-scale civil nuclear and aerospace projects, we explore how uncertainty emerges, and how project management practitioners identify, analyse and act on it. We make three important contributions. First, we present three approaches – structural, behavioural and relational – that individuals and organizations can adopt when contending with project uncertainty. Secondly, we characterize nine dualities at play in the management of project uncertainty and thirdly, we identify key differences between how civil nuclear and aerospace project managers confront project uncertainty, which have important implications for how projects might be organized in both these industry sectors. Drawing attention to the structural, behavioural and relational approaches to project uncertainty and the tensions that manifest themselves in each approach should enable the project management community to make progress in environments of high uncertainty where situations are often complex, rapidly changing and confusing, and yet where, for reasons of safety, failure is not an option.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 657-675
Issue: 9
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1196824
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Author-Name: Rafael Sacks
Author-X-Name-First: Rafael
Author-X-Name-Last: Sacks
Title: What constitutes good production flow in construction?
Abstract: 
 The notion of production flow is not well understood in the context of construction. A coherent, consistent theoretical model of flow would have practical value as it would support development of better approaches to managing production within and across projects and of measures of flow quality needed to implement them. A literature review and analysis of existing conceptualizations of flow in manufacturing and in construction lead to formulation of a model of construction flow that has three interrelated but distinct axes: project portfolio, process and operations flows. A tentative set of ideal conditions for good flow was formulated with regard to each of these three primary flows. The review, the summary model and the set of conditions provide a basis for further research and development of a comprehensive model of flow in construction and a definition of what constitutes good flow.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 641-656
Issue: 9
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1200733
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Title: Statement of Retraction
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 676-676
Issue: 9
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1202485
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Title: Editorial
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 609-610
Issue: 9
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1204802
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Author-Name: Carlos Andrés Zapata Quimbayo
Author-X-Name-First: Carlos Andrés
Author-X-Name-Last: Zapata Quimbayo
Author-Name: Carlos Armando Mejía Vega
Author-X-Name-First: Carlos Armando
Author-X-Name-Last: Mejía Vega
Author-Name: Naielly Lopes Marques
Author-X-Name-First: Naielly Lopes
Author-X-Name-Last: Marques
Title: Minimum revenue guarantees valuation in PPP projects under a mean reverting process
Abstract: 
 Minimum revenue guarantees, where the government assumes a portion of the traffic risk to guarantee a minimum level of revenue and profitability to the investors, is a standard risk mitigation mechanism for Public-Private Partnership contracts. Typically, valuation models for these guarantees assume that traffic volume follows a geometric Brownian motion under the Real Options Approach. However, this is often done without testing whether this assumption is reasonable or not. In this article, statistical tests are applied to check the validity of this assumption and show how toll road traffic can be modelled under alternate models, such as Mean Reverting processes, if the geometric Brownian motion assumption is rejected. In that sense, this approach is applied to the case of a toll road concession in Colombia where a Mean Reverting process is used to model the traffic. Finally, it is showed that this model is a valid tool for defining the fair value of the minimum amount of revenue secured by the government.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 121-138
Issue: 3
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1500024
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Author-Name: Abolfazl Farahani
Author-X-Name-First: Abolfazl
Author-X-Name-Last: Farahani
Author-Name: Holger Wallbaum
Author-X-Name-First: Holger
Author-X-Name-Last: Wallbaum
Author-Name: Jan-Olof Dalenbäck
Author-X-Name-First: Jan-Olof
Author-X-Name-Last: Dalenbäck
Title: Optimized maintenance and renovation scheduling in multifamily buildings – a systematic approach based on condition state and life cycle cost of building components
Abstract: 
 Proactive maintenance strategies in principle are devised to control degradation and sustain optimal performance of building components. While realizing the technical necessities, they also serve as an instrument towards multiple and often conflicting objectives during financial constraints. An optimal proactive maintenance strategy therefore should comprise a multiannual maintenance action plan optimized on different criteria corresponding to owners’ objectives under existing constraints. This study offers a systematic approach based on a condition-deterioration model to address the complexity involved in decision making regarding optimized maintenance and renovation planning. Life-cycle cost analysis in form of Equivalent Annual Cost (EAC) is used for the economic assessment of maintenance/renovation scenarios. In this paper, the model is used to compare the economy of different maintenance/renovation plans in a chosen scenario in order to determine the optimal maintenance interval for a single and a combination of building components. Two façade elements, windows and façade rendering, are used to illustrate the application of the proposed method. This method is intended to help decision makers at both design and post-construction phases in the choice of both building components and maintenance/renovation strategies.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 139-155
Issue: 3
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1512750
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Author-Name: Mike Rafferty
Author-X-Name-First: Mike
Author-X-Name-Last: Rafferty
Author-Name: Phillip Toner
Author-X-Name-First: Phillip
Author-X-Name-Last: Toner
Title: Thinking like Capital markets – Financialisation of the Australian Construction Industry
Abstract: 
 The concept of financialisation has not yet become a major subject in mainstream construction economics research. This is surprising since construction risk, risk management and project financing have long been important issues for researchers and practitioners. This paper introduces the concept of financialisation, outlines its causes in the construction industry and identifies some effects. An important dimension of financialisation in the construction industry can be seen in the growing conversion of illiquid built assets into liquid financial instruments that have become a distinct global asset class. These liquid construction assets have become important to current risk management and profit strategies of developers, major construction firms and capital market investors. Five key drivers of financialisation in the construction industry are identified. The article finds that a principal effect of financialisation in construction is to intensify competition for access to global capital, which in turn reinforces long-established tendencies for risk shifting in the contractual chain. The Australian construction industry has been an early adopter of the key drivers of financialisation and is used in this article as a case study. In developing the case study analysis the article also draws on observations by major Australian construction industry associations and financial institutions.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 156-168
Issue: 3
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1513163
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Author-Name: Alexander Styhre
Author-X-Name-First: Alexander
Author-X-Name-Last: Styhre
Title: Close entanglements: aligning the construction and finance industries
Abstract: 
 The construction industry has two major institutional supporters in (1) the sovereign state, whose political entities render affordable housing and the supply of credit a core component in modern statecraft, and (2) the finance industry, which rely on the construction industry for high-quality collateral in forms of real estate, and which also expand the stock of credit in the economy. In this finance capital creation role, the finance industry makes many construction industry projects realizable and attractive investment objects. Construction management scholarship has neither ignored nor understated governance issues, but closer attention should be given to the intimate relationships and co-dependencies across formal industry boundaries. The article stresses how the expansion of the securities industry has been a key mechanism for integrating construction and finance industries more closely, offering various joint benefits that materialize as both desirable and more cumbersome and unanticipated economic consequences. The article argues, however, that while securitization increased the stock of finance capital and the liquidity, the Global Financial Crisis of 2008 indicated that this new integration of construction finance and the state resulted in an unstable and risky nexus. That nexus has since been consolidated, but the open question is whether it has been stabilized.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 169-178
Issue: 3
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1517941
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Author-Name: The Editors
Title: Author Index for Volume 36 (2018)
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 182-182
Issue: 3
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1576401
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Author-Name: The Editors
Title: List of Reviewers for Volume 36 (2018)
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 179-181
Issue: 3
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1585096
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Author-Name: Henrik Szentes
Author-X-Name-First: Henrik
Author-X-Name-Last: Szentes
Title: Reinforcing cycles involving inter- and intraorganizational paradoxical tensions when managing large construction projects
Abstract: 
 In recent years, scholars have shown a growing interest in combining control and flexibility when organizing and managing large construction projects, in contrast with the traditional focus on control. Prior research recognizes that there is a paradoxical tension between control and flexibility, meaning that, while both approaches make sense individually, they appear impossible to combine. Large construction projects are interorganizational, which means that tensions between interorganizational control/flexibility coexist with tensions between intraorganizational direction/empowerment, but the interplay and possible reinforcing cycles involving the two tensions have rarely been investigated in prior research. A multiple case study of four large construction projects with three rounds of interviews show how intraorganizational direction/empowerment can influence interorganizational control/flexibility and vice versa, and demonstrate both vicious and virtuous reinforcing cycles that involve the two types of tensions. Therefore, contributing to the project management and construction management literature, it is argued that employing a systemic approach when studying interorganizational projects is essential. A systemic paradox perspective can reveal interdependencies between tensions at different organizational interfaces, improve the understanding of how individuals in all managerial positions interplay, and explain how reinforcing cycles emerge and develop; this is important to recognize when organizing, staffing and managing large construction projects.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 125-140
Issue: 3
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1315826
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Author-Name: Fred Sherratt
Author-X-Name-First: Fred
Author-X-Name-Last: Sherratt
Title: Shaping the discourse of worker health in the UK construction industry
Abstract: 
 The UK construction industry is in poor health, statistics show rates of occupational illness significantly higher than for workers in any other industry. Recently, the scope of occupational health management on large sites has increased as public health has become included within the organizational remit. Concerns have been raised around the consequences of this development, its close relationships to Corporate Social Responsibility, and how this is now shaping the wider discourse. To explore this phenomenon, a critical discourse analysis of UK “construction worker health” has been carried out, using the public-facing data of ten large UK contractors. Findings show that “public” has now overtaken “occupational”, the latter restricted to legal compliance presented as corporate citizenship, the former championed as evidence of benevolent organizational values. Yet public health concerns are limited to those of lifestyle and individual responsibility, whilst more complex issues around the social determinants of health as associated with work are missing from the discourse, separating organizations from the impacts of their work on their workers. A contemporary mapping of “construction worker health” is developed for consideration by industry and academics to support future health initiatives and research.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 141-152
Issue: 3
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1337916
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Author-Name: Paul Bowen
Author-X-Name-First: Paul
Author-X-Name-Last: Bowen
Author-Name: Rajen Govender
Author-X-Name-First: Rajen
Author-X-Name-Last: Govender
Author-Name: Peter Edwards
Author-X-Name-First: Peter
Author-X-Name-Last: Edwards
Author-Name: Keith Cattell
Author-X-Name-First: Keith
Author-X-Name-Last: Cattell
Title: Work-related contact, work–family conflict, psychological distress and sleep problems experienced by construction professionals: an integrated explanatory model
Abstract: 
 Contemporary communication technology blurs the boundaries between work–life and family–life environments, through after-hours, work-related contact. We examined the relationship between work contact, work–family conflict and consequent outcomes of psychological distress and sleep problems experienced by South African construction professionals. An integrated model of these factors was proposed and tested using path analysis and responses from 630 survey respondents. Work experience, gender, domestic situation and employment status explain the relationship between job autonomy and control, job pressures, and work contact, which were hypothesized to multivariately explain their negative effects. The final integrated model was a good fit to the data. The results indicate that the antecedents of work–family conflict are job autonomy and control, job pressure and work contact. Psychological distress is determined by work–family conflict, work experience, and job pressure. Sleep problems are influenced by work–family conflict, work contact and psychological distress. An important insight gained is the pivotal role played by job pressure, directly and indirectly, in work stress outcomes. Interventions aimed at reducing psychological distress and sleep problems among construction professionals should target the boundary permeability of work contact and work–family conflict, particularly for less experienced, female and junior professionals with low job control but high job pressure.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 153-174
Issue: 3
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1341638
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Author-Name: Jan Bröchner
Author-X-Name-First: Jan
Author-X-Name-Last: Bröchner
Title: Construction economics and economics journals
Abstract: 
 It has been asked whether construction economics has achieved the position of an academic (sub-)discipline. The main question addressed here is if there are signs of a widening gap between construction economics and mainstream economics. Full text searches in three top economics journals and in Construction Management and Economics have been performed, as well as an analysis of how a broader range of economics journals have combined the construction industry topic with other topics. Results include that authors in the three top economics journals never cite articles in Construction Management and Economics, although citations in the opposite direction are frequent. Economics journals in general are found to combine the Journal of Economic Literature L74 code (Construction) mostly with codes from financial economics, macroeconomics and economic development. For 2013–2016, the strongest new combinations with construction are with Firm Behaviour – Empirical Analysis, Accounting and Climate – Natural Disasters and their Management. Finally, the importance for construction economists of access to big data is emphasized.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 175-180
Issue: 3
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1410197
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Author-Name: Henrik C. J. Linderoth
Author-X-Name-First: Henrik C. J.
Author-X-Name-Last: Linderoth
Title: From visions to practice – The role of sensemaking, institutional logic and pragmatic practice
Abstract: 
 The emergence of a new technology like BIM is often connected with extensive discussions of industrial and organizational development and change. However, predicting the use trajectory of a technology has always been a difficult task. In understanding the adoption and use of information and communication technology (ICT), the way that people make sense of a technology is an important component. Even if sensemaking varies over time, studies of sensemaking processes over longer periods are rare. This paper has two aims. First, to develop a conceptual framework of how the development of sensemaking processes shapes the adoption and use of ICT. Second, to discuss the implications of this for research and practice, with a specific focus on the adoption and use of BIM. The research involves a case study of 12 years of telemedicine use in a Swedish county. These results are compared with contemporary BIM studies. The overall conclusion is that the use of technology is heavily shaped by the sensemaking of significant actor groups. This is grounded both an institutional logic and daily practice in relation to the benefits or disadvantages the group perceives from the use of the technology.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 324-337
Issue: 6
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1250930
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Author-Name: Hossein Karimi
Author-X-Name-First: Hossein
Author-X-Name-Last: Karimi
Author-Name: Timothy R. B. Taylor
Author-X-Name-First: Timothy R. B.
Author-X-Name-Last: Taylor
Author-Name: Paul M. Goodrum
Author-X-Name-First: Paul M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Goodrum
Title: Analysis of the impact of craft labour availability on North American construction project productivity and schedule performance
Abstract: 
 The North American construction industry has experienced periods of craft shortages for decades. While this problem has received significant attention from researchers, less attention has been given to quantifying the impact of availability of craft labour on project performance. The primary contribution of the current work to the body of knowledge is the quantification of the relationship between craft labour availability and project performance, as measured by project productivity and schedule. Data from 97 construction projects completed in the U.S. and Canada between 2001 and 2014 were collected from two industry databases. The primary analysis shows that projects that experienced craft shortages underwent substantial and statistically lower productivity compared to projects that did not. The analysis also shows a significant growth in schedule overrun due to the craft labour shortages among the same population of projects. Further exploration by means of several regression analyses shows a statistically significant correlation between increased craft recruiting difficulty and lower project productivity and also higher schedule overruns in both project databases. The results are confirmed across both databases and serve as informative models that provide valuable insight for project management teams to perceive the risk that lack of skills poses on project productivity and time performance. Understanding the level of impact that craft shortages are having through robust statistical analyses is a first step in developing the motivation for industry leaders, communities and construction stakeholders to address this challenge.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 368-380
Issue: 6
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1294257
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Author-Name: Andrea Yunyan Jia
Author-X-Name-First: Andrea Yunyan
Author-X-Name-Last: Jia
Author-Name: Steve Rowlinson
Author-X-Name-First: Steve
Author-X-Name-Last: Rowlinson
Author-Name: Martin Loosemore
Author-X-Name-First: Martin
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore
Author-Name: Mengnan Xu
Author-X-Name-First: Mengnan
Author-X-Name-Last: Xu
Author-Name: Baizhan Li
Author-X-Name-First: Baizhan
Author-X-Name-Last: Li
Author-Name: Alistair Gibb
Author-X-Name-First: Alistair
Author-X-Name-Last: Gibb
Title: Institutions and institutional logics in construction safety management: the case of climatic heat stress
Abstract: 
 We employed a Glaserian grounded theory approach to explore the gap between behavioural safety and its unsatisfactory outcomes. Data were collected through ethnographic studies on the practice of managing heat stress on thirty-six construction sites in Hong Kong and Chonqing in mainland China. Two core concepts, institutions and institutional logics, are generated and defined to explain why safety rules do not necessarily produce safety behaviours. At society level, we explicated two pairs of institutional logics: the religion logics (Confucianism vs. pragmatism) and the market logics (rational market vs. individualism). At project organizational level, two logics of processing safety in production are explicated: a protection logic in the Chongqing context and a production logic in the Hong Kong context. The concepts and sub-concepts are compared to existing business literature for clarification of scopes. Empirical findings of the study suggest safety intervention needs to redirect its focus from promoting safety alone to addressing the institutional logics of the entire organization and its societal context practised by multiple levels of actors. We conclude that safety research would benefit from redirecting its focus of analysis from discourses, interviews or surveys to authenticated cases reconstructed through triangulation of actors’ discourses at multiple levels of an organization, third-party observation, physiological data and objective measurement of the work environment. Methodologically, this paper provides a detailed guidance for conducting grounded theory research with a focus of conceptualization.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 338-367
Issue: 6
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1296171
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Author-Name: Grane Mikael Gregaard Rasmussen
Author-X-Name-First: Grane Mikael Gregaard
Author-X-Name-Last: Rasmussen
Author-Name: Per Langaa Jensen
Author-X-Name-First: Per Langaa
Author-X-Name-Last: Jensen
Author-Name: Stefan Christoffer Gottlieb
Author-X-Name-First: Stefan Christoffer
Author-X-Name-Last: Gottlieb
Title: Frames, agency and institutional change: the case of benchmarking in Danish construction
Abstract: 
 This study examines change and the sources influencing the formulation and diffusion of policies in construction. The change examined is the introduction of a benchmarking policy initiative in the Danish construction industry. Using institutional theory with emphasis on the concepts of frames and framings, we show how strategically motivated actors are able to frame policy problems in ways that disclose the mixture of motives, interests and institutional mechanisms at play in change processes. In doing so, we contribute to the literature on the role of agency in institutional change and the framing of policy problems. We conclude by highlighting how insights gained from the framing perspective present a challenge to the dominant comprehensive rationalist view of the policy process and the formulation and implementation of reform initiatives.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 305-323
Issue: 6
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1298824
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Author-Name: The Editors
Title: Corrigendum
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 381-381
Issue: 6
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1319650
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Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Erik Poirier
Author-X-Name-First: Erik
Author-X-Name-Last: Poirier
Author-Name: Daniel Forgues
Author-X-Name-First: Daniel
Author-X-Name-Last: Forgues
Author-Name: Sheryl Staub-French
Author-X-Name-First: Sheryl
Author-X-Name-Last: Staub-French
Title: Collaboration through innovation: implications for expertise in the AEC sector
Abstract: 
 Collaboration is key for successful delivery of building projects in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector. Innovative project delivery approaches developed over the past two decades envision new ways of collaborating and specifically aim at improving the performance of and value generated by this key economic sector. Collaboration, however, remains an ill-defined and highly amorphous concept. This makes it difficult to investigate and consequently develop a body of knowledge, which is central to defining a field of expertise in this area. The aim of this investigation is to explore the notion of an expertise in collaboration in the AEC sector and the implications of these innovative project delivery approaches on this expertise. The concept of collaboration is developed across five core entities: structure, process, agents, artefacts and context. These entities are then framed through a critical realist lens to lay the groundwork for a body of knowledge of collaboration in the AEC sector. The impact of the current shift to these innovative approaches is investigated within this framing. The findings set a course of action to develop a body of knowledge and a field of expertise on collaboration in the AEC sector.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 769-789
Issue: 11
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 11
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1206660
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Author-Name: Malena Ingemansson Havenvid
Author-X-Name-First: Malena Ingemansson
Author-X-Name-Last: Havenvid
Author-Name: Kajsa Hulthén
Author-X-Name-First: Kajsa
Author-X-Name-Last: Hulthén
Author-Name: Åse Linné
Author-X-Name-First: Åse
Author-X-Name-Last: Linné
Author-Name: Viktoria Sundquist
Author-X-Name-First: Viktoria
Author-X-Name-Last: Sundquist
Title: Renewal in construction projects: tracing effects of client requirements
Abstract: 
 Several studies identify clients as important drivers of innovation in the construction industry. How clients contribute to innovation is however less investigated. In two case studies of health care construction projects, we investigate how client requirements create renewal in the form of intra- as well as inter-project effects. Using an inter-organizational framework of actors, resources and activities (the ARA model), it is possible to identify a variation of effects. The paper concludes that both client requirements and their associated renewal effects are results of interaction in time as well as space. Renewal effects crossing individual projects are dependent on relationships among two or more actors that continue to interact in subsequent projects. In addition, these effects relate to several dimensions of interaction and include how actors relate in new ways, how resources are combined and how activities are organized. Thus, by adopting an interactive perspective, it is possible to reveal how construction clients can contribute to renewal such as innovation and learning, directly and indirectly, within and across projects. Finally, we suggest that managers need to consider the role of long-term business relationships in achieving increased renewal in construction.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 790-807
Issue: 11
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 11
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1208364
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Author-Name: Sui Pheng Low
Author-X-Name-First: Sui Pheng
Author-X-Name-Last: Low
Author-Name: Shang Gao
Author-X-Name-First: Shang
Author-X-Name-Last: Gao
Author-Name: Mohammad Matin Mohdari
Author-X-Name-First: Mohammad Matin
Author-X-Name-Last: Mohdari
Title: Marketing importance and marketing performance measurement of architecture firms in Singapore: an exploratory study
Abstract: 
 While marketing is a known element of successful practice, architects are yet to be convinced of its full potential. Little was known about the marketing practice in architectural firms in Singapore. Attempts were made to determine the realities of formalized marketing approaches and their importance to architectural firms in Singapore through a questionnaire survey (where 95 architectural firms participated) and follow-up interviews. A total of 34 usable responses were collected. This was investigated using the ‘Architecture Business Development Process’ as a framework, which found evidence to suggest that marketing has been recognized as an important component of architectural practice in Singapore. The results show that the adoption of the ‘marketing concept’ in the architecture profession is still in its formative stages. Architectural firms – and small and medium ones in particular – need to fully capitalize on this area of business knowledge in order to influence, command and understand the market for them to remain financially viable as a practice. Despite little attention being paid to measuring the performance of marketing outcomes, almost all the respondents and interviewees acknowledged its increasing importance. With greater corporate governance, these firms are beginning to realize the significance of marketing, and are evaluating their practices to ride the market for success. This move indicates a positive step in bridging the disparities between architecture practice and design.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 739-750
Issue: 11
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 11
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1211719
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Author-Name: Ashwini Konanahalli
Author-X-Name-First: Ashwini
Author-X-Name-Last: Konanahalli
Author-Name: Lukumon O. Oyedele
Author-X-Name-First: Lukumon O.
Author-X-Name-Last: Oyedele
Title: Emotional intelligence and British expatriates’ cross-cultural adjustment in international construction projects
Abstract: 
 Today’s internationalized business demands global mindset, intercultural sensitivity and the ability to skilfully negotiate through cross-cultural interactions. Therefore, the overall aim was to investigate the influence of emotional intelligence (EI) on cross-cultural adjustment (CCA) of British expatriates working on International Architectural, Engineering and Construction assignments in Sub-Saharan Africa, China, Middle East and Indian Sub-Continent. Specifically, the causal relationship between EI and three facets of CCA i.e. work, general and interaction adjustment was explored. A sequential exploratory mixed methods design was adopted. These include extensive review of existing literature, eighteen unstructured interviews, and questionnaire survey of 191 British expatriates operating in 29 different countries from the four regions under investigation. Structural equation modelling was used to assess the causal relationship between EI and CCA. Results show that EI accounted for 91, 64 and 24% of the variance in work, interaction and general adjustment respectively. Overall, the model was able to explain 60% variance in CCA, suggesting that EI competencies play a huge role in facilitating an expatriate understand and adapt to host country culture. The findings would help decision-makers (HR managers) during expatriate selection process, in understanding that along with technical skills, it is the emotional competencies that are crucial in assisting expatriates adjust to foreign way of life.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 751-768
Issue: 11
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 11
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1213399
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Author-Name: Hafiz A. Alaka
Author-X-Name-First: Hafiz A.
Author-X-Name-Last: Alaka
Author-Name: Lukumon O. Oyedele
Author-X-Name-First: Lukumon O.
Author-X-Name-Last: Oyedele
Author-Name: Hakeem A. Owolabi
Author-X-Name-First: Hakeem A.
Author-X-Name-Last: Owolabi
Author-Name: Saheed O. Ajayi
Author-X-Name-First: Saheed O.
Author-X-Name-Last: Ajayi
Author-Name: Muhammad Bilal
Author-X-Name-First: Muhammad
Author-X-Name-Last: Bilal
Author-Name: Olugbenga O. Akinade
Author-X-Name-First: Olugbenga O.
Author-X-Name-Last: Akinade
Title: Methodological approach of construction business failure prediction studies: a review
Abstract: 
 Performance of bankruptcy prediction models (BPM), which partly depends on the methodological approach used to develop it, has virtually stagnated over the years. The methodological positions of BPM studies were thus investigated. Systematic review was used to search and retrieve 70 journal articles and doctoral theses. Their “general methods” and “philosophical underpinnings” were investigated using summary of findings tables and meta-analysis. “General methods” results showed positive trends in terms of techniques being used, error cost consideration and model validation, with some use of skewed data being the main drawback. For “philosophical underpinnings”, positivism paradigm was discovered to be at the core of BPM studies. This is deemed inadequate because of the need to consider industries’ dynamism, financial variables flaws and social factors which actually lead to the financial status of firms. The pragmatism paradigm using mixed method is proposed. A research design framework for executing the proposed methodology is presented. This will help BPM developers go through more rigorous and robust methodology to deliver better and more valid models. Limitations of study include not reviewing studies not reported in English language and impact of different countries’ accounting practices on ratios. Limited availability of theses’ database resulted in reviewing only four theses.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 808-842
Issue: 11
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 11
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1219037
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Author-Name: The Editors
Title: Editorial
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 737-738
Issue: 11
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 11
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1228177
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Author-Name: Farook R. Hamzeh
Author-X-Name-First: Farook R.
Author-X-Name-Last: Hamzeh
Author-Name: Farah Faek
Author-X-Name-First: Farah
Author-X-Name-Last: Faek
Author-Name: Hasnaa AlHussein
Author-X-Name-First: Hasnaa
Author-X-Name-Last: AlHussein
Title: Understanding improvisation in construction through antecedents, behaviours and consequences
Abstract: 
 Improvisation is a deliberate, spontaneous and rational decision-making process that helps address emerging issues or unplanned work. Traditional management avoids relying on improvisation as it indicates deviation from the pre-planned procedures and standards. However, improvisational practices continue to exist within numerous uncertain environments such as construction where improvised actions emerge even though they are not encouraged. The purpose of this study is to develop a better understanding of the improvisational practices occurring in construction and recognize the factors contributing to successful improvisation. This study elucidates antecedents, behaviours and consequences of improvisation in various construction operations. Surveys were conducted among different construction professionals to understand improvisation on real-life construction projects. Statistical analyses show that personal experience and the type of organization a person works for have a significant effect on the outcomes of improvisation. In addition, results highlight the most frequent antecedents that trigger the need for improvisation to complete a certain task. The outcomes of this study can help managers and decision makers in the construction industry identify personal, organizational and other specific characteristics that may improve the practice of improvisation for complementing planning processes rather than undermining them.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 61-71
Issue: 2
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1497189
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Author-Name: Mohd Azrai Azman
Author-X-Name-First: Mohd Azrai
Author-X-Name-Last: Azman
Author-Name: Carol K. H. Hon
Author-X-Name-First: Carol K. H.
Author-X-Name-Last: Hon
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore
Author-X-Name-First: Martin
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore
Author-Name: Boon Liat Lee
Author-X-Name-First: Boon Liat
Author-X-Name-Last: Lee
Author-Name: Bo Xia
Author-X-Name-First: Bo
Author-X-Name-Last: Xia
Title: A Meta-frontier method of decomposing long-term construction productivity components and technological gaps at the firm level: evidence from Malaysia
Abstract: 
 There is a need for a better approach to measure construction productivity rigorously, multilaterally, longitudinally and decomposed into its components. In response, this paper offers a robust approach to analysing construction productivity at the firm level that has been lacking in the industry to date, by measuring the Total Factor Productivity (TFP) of 37 public-listed Malaysian construction firms over 14 years (2003–2016), based on the Färe-Primont index. In comparing different groups of building, civil and specialist construction firms, this is the first application of a meta-frontier framework to capture the technological gaps involved. Based on the construction firms’ financial data, it is found that TFP improvement generally occurs due to Technical Efficiency (TE) and Scale-Mix Efficiency (SME) (largely scope economies), and significant technological gaps exist among different groups. Moreover, the industry suffered a decline in technologically related production environment over the period – prompting the conclusion that long-term policy engagement should focus on technological improvements. The paper provides a robust approach to analysing construction productivity at the firm level that also can be used for accessing productivity components and technological gaps in construction and other industries.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 72-88
Issue: 2
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1506139
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Author-Name: Jessica Kaminsky
Author-X-Name-First: Jessica
Author-X-Name-Last: Kaminsky
Title: The global influence of national cultural values on construction permitting
Abstract: 
 This research discovers how national level culture shapes construction permitting across 62 nations. Hofstede’s cultural dimensions explain variability in components of World Bank’s dealing with Construction Permits index, which measures the number of required permitting procedures, the required time in days, the cost as a percentage of a standardized warehouse value, and a permitting quality index. After controlling for gross domestic product, statistically significant relationships between permitting time and Hofstede’s Uncertainty Avoidance and Masculinity-Femininity dimensions emerged. Hofstede’s Power Distance Index shared statistically significant relationships with the number of procedures required for permitting, and a limited relationship with the cost of permitting. These data provide empirical evidence that different cultural preferences lead to different construction permitting practices, and allow the construction community to better understand the culturally shaped ways in which permits govern projects. This builds the theory of social sustainability of infrastructure, which seeks to generalize ways to match construction practice to societal preferences to improve community and project outcomes. For example, policy makers may use the results presented here to shape more culturally appropriate construction permitting regulations. In another example, construction firms may use these results to navigate permitting challenges they encounter on global projects.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 89-100
Issue: 2
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1506140
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Author-Name: Awad S. Hanna
Author-X-Name-First: Awad S.
Author-X-Name-Last: Hanna
Author-Name: Karim A. Iskandar
Author-X-Name-First: Karim A.
Author-X-Name-Last: Iskandar
Author-Name: Wafik Lotfallah
Author-X-Name-First: Wafik
Author-X-Name-Last: Lotfallah
Title: Benchmarking project performance: a guideline for assessing vulnerability of mechanical and electrical projects to productivity loss
Abstract: 
 Loss of productivity is a contentious issue that has a profound impact on modern construction, yet existing literature provides no quantitative, data-driven method to compare the productivity of different construction projects or to assess their vulnerability to productivity loss. A new mathematically derived metric, called the “Risk of Productivity Loss (RPL)” score, provides such a method. RPL is a function of multiple distinct productivity factors. The RPL score is developed from a dataset of 166 electrical and mechanical projects, which collectively amount to 7.2 million labour hours. This large sample size makes the RPL score a reliable productivity benchmark for the electrical and mechanical construction industries due to their labour-intensive nature. The higher the RPL score, the higher the risk that a given project will suffer from productivity losses. To supplement the mathematical formula presented, objective data-based weights for multiple key productivity factors have been identified, reducing the subjectivity that affects many of the existing weighting assessment methods. RPL provides the industry with a single metric that allows tracking and assessment of productivity for multiple projects at a time so that a contractor may assess the successful reduction of productivity risk factors within the projects in their company.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 101-111
Issue: 2
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1513160
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Author-Name: Russell Kenley
Author-X-Name-First: Russell
Author-X-Name-Last: Kenley
Title: CME Forum: a response to “Construction flow index: a metric of production flow quality in construction”
Abstract: 
 The study of types of flow in construction is a relatively new field. This paper reviews the work of Sacks et al. and reveals that they have applied a production-line metaphor with recognition of two production flows. Process flow: locations are equated with products moving down a production line. Operations flow: work crews are equated to work stations. Their work proposes an index of the quality of production flow in construction, but the research design has three significant flaws: the skilled interpretation of flow-line charts is not in turn applied to the interpretation of their example charts; the conceptual framework does recognize that the underlying metaphor requires levels of detail in both location and task that is not supported in their analysis. The meaning of “quality of flow” in this context is not defined. This debate raises important epistemological questions for those working in lean construction and location-based management. While the concept of “production flow quality” is important, the Sacks et al. methodology does not address the detailed planning of individual crews. It is only possible to apply the production-line metaphor if micro-management is adopted as detailed planning.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 112-119
Issue: 2
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1535712
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Author-Name: Martin Loosemore
Author-X-Name-First: Martin
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore
Author-Name: Benson Teck Heng Lim
Author-X-Name-First: Benson Teck Heng
Author-X-Name-Last: Lim
Title: Mapping corporate social responsibility strategies in the construction and engineering industry
Abstract: 
 Interest in corporate social responsibility (CSR) is growing in response to societal and regulatory demands that construction businesses contribute positively to the environments and communities in which they build. While, CSR research in the construction and engineering industry is progressing there has been little research into whether and how firms in this industry operationalize CSR, how they incorporate CSR into their business vision, leadership and mission and strategies and what forms these strategies take. In addressing these gaps in knowledge, a survey of 104 firms from across the construction and engineering industry and its supply chain in Australia and New Zealand was undertaken. The results indicate that CSR in construction and engineering firms is largely informal, unsophisticated, compliance driven and in its early stages of development. There is little strategic focus in CSR initiatives and the potential social capital derived from better strategic relationships with communities appears to be largely wasted. Conceptually, it is concluded that there is a need to adapt current models of CSR practice, developed in a permanent business context, to reflect the transitional, nomadic and project-based nature of construction. Current models of CSR are inadequate at explaining how firms operating in the construction industry need to practically adjust and adapt their CSR strategies to fit with the constantly changing political, social, cultural, environmental and economic profiles of local communities and the requirements of clients and local governments.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 67-82
Issue: 2
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1326616
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Author-Name: Anne Kokkonen
Author-X-Name-First: Anne
Author-X-Name-Last: Kokkonen
Author-Name: Anne Live Vaagaasar
Author-X-Name-First: Anne Live
Author-X-Name-Last: Vaagaasar
Title: Managing collaborative space in multi-partner projects
Abstract: 
 Collaboration across company borders in multi-partner construction projects has proven to be challenging. An increasing number of projects aim to strengthen such collaboration by collocating project members from different companies in the same physical space. Yet we know little about the management practices required for taking advantage of such a collaborative space. To begin to remedy this shortcoming, we present an in-depth case study of a hospital construction project that applied a collaborative space and focus on the management practices influencing this space. With the help of affordance theory, we identified two types of management practices and show how they transform across project phases. These management practices included designing the physical elements of the collaborative space, and creating shared collaboration practices for the space. We contribute to the construction management literature by taking the first step in conceptualizing the connections between space, management and collaboration practices in the context of multi-partner projects. We suggest managers to consider carefully what kind of collaboration practices the space is expected to enhance and plan the physical and social space to support it.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 83-95
Issue: 2
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1347268
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Author-Name: Anthony T. Odoemena
Author-X-Name-First: Anthony T.
Author-X-Name-Last: Odoemena
Author-Name: Masahide Horita
Author-X-Name-First: Masahide
Author-X-Name-Last: Horita
Title: A strategic analysis of contract termination in public–private partnerships: implications from cases in sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract: 
 The paper examines empirically what contributes to the problem of contract termination in public–private partnerships (PPPs) from the perspectives of theories on contracts, transaction costs and industrial organizations. Based on a theoretical exploration of a model of the holdup and underinvestment problems, we identified the profit-sharing mechanism as the contract type that most predisposes a PPP to the inefficiencies that lead to contract termination. We then conducted an empirical examination of a data-set of PPP contracts in sub-Saharan Africa. Using rough sets theory and the logic of explanatory power, we found that contract type outweighs other factors, such as sector and nationality, in the explanation of contract termination.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 96-108
Issue: 2
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1361039
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Author-Name: Hylton Olivieri
Author-X-Name-First: Hylton
Author-X-Name-Last: Olivieri
Author-Name: Olli Seppänen
Author-X-Name-First: Olli
Author-X-Name-Last: Seppänen
Author-Name: Ariovaldo Denis Granja
Author-X-Name-First: Ariovaldo
Author-X-Name-Last: Denis Granja
Title: Improving workflow and resource usage in construction schedules through location-based management system (LBMS)
Abstract: 
 Critical Path Method (CPM), a planning and controlling technique, is widely used in the construction industry. However, CPM is criticized for its lack of workflow and inability to schedule continuous resource usage. Location-Based Management System (LBMS) fill these gaps and has been implemented in many construction projects. We propose that LBMS will improve schedules and project performance, addressing CPM’s main shortcomings. This study is composed of three case studies. CPM schedules were analyzed and were improved using LBMS tools. The resulting schedules show improved workflows, crew balancing, resource usage and had fewer interruptions, without affecting project duration. Furthermore, LBMS schedules were optimized with only a few scheduling operations and fewer planning elements. The computational benefit of LBMS increases with the number of locations and tasks in a schedule. Project managers will benefit from a simpler scheduling process and better resource flow.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 109-124
Issue: 2
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1410561
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Author-Name: Roberta Apa
Author-X-Name-First: Roberta
Author-X-Name-Last: Apa
Author-Name: Silvia Rita Sedita
Author-X-Name-First: Silvia Rita
Author-X-Name-Last: Sedita
Title: How (do) internal capabilities and the geography of business networks shape the performance of contractors in public procurement tenders? Evidence from the construction industry
Abstract: 
 Public procurement tenders (PPTs) represent one of the largest sources of income for construction companies; the identification of factors that could favour the winning of these projects becomes more and more interesting. Our work aims to explore how firm-specific capabilities (project management, project administration and innovation) and the geography of its business network shape the success of contractors in winning PPTs, measured as the average value of projects won by the firms. We propose an empirical study of contractors involved in public procurement projects in the construction industry in three Italian regions from 2008 to 2012 employing a fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis. This methodology allows analysing how different combinations of causal conditions contribute to an outcome. Our research highlights that there are three successful strategies for firms attempting to obtain high-value PPT projects: (1) invest in high-level project management capabilities, engage in business networks with distant clients and intensify innovation capacity; (2) invest in high-level project administration capabilities, engage in business networks with local clients and suppliers (within 100 km), report a large number of certifications and show a high innovation capacity; and (3) invest in growth strategies to increase the size of the company.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 404-419
Issue: 7
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1287926
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Author-Name: Chris Harty
Author-X-Name-First: Chris
Author-X-Name-Last: Harty
Author-Name: Roine Leiringer
Author-X-Name-First: Roine
Author-X-Name-Last: Leiringer
Title: The futures of construction management research
Abstract: 
 Construction management is an internationally recognized area of research with an established and growing community of academics. It has grown from largely “research consultancy” activities to additionally attracting significant amounts of academic research funding and has, partially, moved away from its applied, engineering dominated origins to increasingly engage with, and contribute to, mainstream academic debates in business and management, economics and the social sciences. It has, as such, become an academic field in its own right. However, recent dynamics within both university institutions and national economies are changing the landscape of construction management research (CMR). A blurring of traditional university boundaries, reprioritization of research funding and increasing emphasis on national and international rankings have led to increased pressure on individual academics and the community they constitute. Drawing on scenario development we ask what, in the face of a turbulent environment, might the futures of CMR be? Four potential futures for CMR are outlined, depicted as four potential scenarios: convergence, retrenchment, disappearance and hybridization. These describe potential outcomes from the institutional dynamics currently at play. The intention is neither to predict the future, nor to prioritize one scenario over another, but to open a debate on the institutional pressures the field is facing, and what the outcomes might be.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 392-403
Issue: 7
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1306089
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Author-Name: Abderisak Adam
Author-X-Name-First: Abderisak
Author-X-Name-Last: Adam
Author-Name: Göran Lindahl
Author-X-Name-First: Göran
Author-X-Name-Last: Lindahl
Title: Applying the dynamic capabilities framework in the case of a large public construction client
Abstract: 
 Public clients in the construction sector face a number of challenges in designing, procuring and managing major construction projects. The client’s role in bringing about project delivery has more recently been emphasized, particularly with respect to developing capabilities that facilitate the coordinating of projects through its different phases. In line with these developments, this paper sets out to examine the management of capabilities in a client organization through the lens of the dynamic capabilities framework. In particular, what is investigated is how the client organization senses, seizes and transforms opportunities. In pursuit of this objective, an exploratory case study approach is adopted which examines one of Sweden’s largest public client organizations. The study explores the concept of dynamic capabilities and its applicability to the public construction context. Although the usefulness of dynamic capabilities as an interpretive framework is recognized, it is suggested that the concept of dynamic capabilities is inadequate for addressing the specific context in which public client organizations operate. Particularly with respect to the project-based characteristic of these organizations and the difficulty in framing what constitutes “competitive advantage” for public organizations.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 420-431
Issue: 7
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1309441
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Author-Name: Paul Bowen
Author-X-Name-First: Paul
Author-X-Name-Last: Bowen
Author-Name: Rajen Govender
Author-X-Name-First: Rajen
Author-X-Name-Last: Govender
Author-Name: Peter Edwards
Author-X-Name-First: Peter
Author-X-Name-Last: Edwards
Title: Condom use by South African construction workers
Abstract: 
 Consistent and proper condom use is pivotal in preventing HIV infection. HIV prevalence in South Africa is among the highest in the world, with the construction industry especially affected, yet little is known about condom use by construction workers and the determinants thereof. Data were gathered from 512 site-based workers in the Western Cape. A theoretical model explaining condom use as a function of demographic factors, HIV knowledge, substance usage and risky sexual behaviour (excluding condom use) was proposed and tested using regression and structural equations modelling. The findings indicated that age, gender and level of education were indirect determinants of condom use, with higher levels of education predicting better AIDS-related knowledge. Higher levels of risky sexual behaviour were associated with more frequent use of condoms, suggesting greater awareness of risk. Condom use was adversely affected by greater alcohol and drug use, probably as a result of diminished capacity to assess risk. Finally, lower and not higher levels of AIDS-related knowledge were associated with better condom use, suggesting that improved knowledge of HIV transmission may work contrary to safe sex practice if it lulls the person into a false sense of confidence. Recommendations for targeted workplace interventions are proposed.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 432-444
Issue: 7
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1311019
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Author-Name: Chris Ivory
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Title: The prospects for a production management body of knowledge in business schools: response to Koskela (2017) “Why is management research irrelevant?”
Abstract: 
 This article is a response to Lauri Koskela’s recent piece in Construction Management and Economics (“Why is management research irrelevant?” 35(1–2): 4–23) which reflects on the relationship between academic research and management practice in business schools. In particular, Koskela asks why production management research and teaching has disappeared from the business school agenda and why management research has failed to produce a consistent body of knowledge that is of use to management practice. In this article, I try to provide some alternative perspectives on the present and past contexts of management theory and production research. I argue that production research, if not teaching, is alive and well and the site of theory generation, problem-focused research and innovation. I also question the veracity and wisdom of a creating “body of knowledge” in relation to management research and practice-even if it were possible, which I believe it is not. My assessment of the state of research in business schools, at least in the U.K. and the U.S. and notwithstanding a lack of consensus over how to approach management research, is that it is eclectic and vibrant and of much more use to practicing managers in that state.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 385-391
Issue: 7
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1323111
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Author-Name: Andy Dainty
Author-X-Name-First: Andy
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty
Title: On the right to disagree, healthy debates and moving forward
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 383-384
Issue: 7
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1328769
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Author-Name: Marco Alvise Bragadin
Author-X-Name-First: Marco Alvise
Author-X-Name-Last: Bragadin
Author-Name: Kalle Kähkönen
Author-X-Name-First: Kalle
Author-X-Name-Last: Kähkönen
Title: Schedule health assessment of construction projects
Abstract: 
 Several factors can contribute to the success of construction projects. A sound and good quality construction schedule is considered to be one of them. The quality of schedules has been a research topic only for a few efforts and amongst them construction-oriented research is even more rare. Methodical grounds for assessing schedule quality have been studied via literature study for the development of appropriate solutions to assess the quality of construction schedules. These findings combined with the experiences from practical implementations have resulted in the definition of a metric to measure schedule quality for construction projects. It includes 75 schedule requirements classified into 5 groups: general requirements, construction process, schedule mechanics, cost and resources and control process. This structure forms a core for the developed method to assess construction schedule quality termed as Schedule Health Assessment. The developed method has also the purpose of assisting project planners to produce and maintain good quality schedules starting from the project initiation until its completion, as via using the method to detect deficiencies of project schedules and other critical issues having importance with respect to schedule maintenance.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 875-897
Issue: 12
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1205751
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Author-Name: Jean-Charles Fiolet
Author-X-Name-First: Jean-Charles
Author-X-Name-Last: Fiolet
Author-Name: Carl Haas
Author-X-Name-First: Carl
Author-X-Name-Last: Haas
Author-Name: Keith Hipel
Author-X-Name-First: Keith
Author-X-Name-Last: Hipel
Title: Risk-chasing behaviour in on-site construction decisions
Abstract: 
 Risk-chasing behaviour in on-site construction decision-making can result in illogical decisions and, thus, significant project losses. Accordingly, the authors conducted a set of experiments in order to detect the existence of such behaviour under a range of typical project conditions within a set of common situations. Fifty-three project leaders participated in the experiments by making choices framed by a set of 24 questions. Each question related to a known behavioural tendency, included the influence of an external parameter, and contained information from which expected values could be derived. Participants were well distributed by geography, age and experience. Contrary to the common perception that construction decision-makers are relentlessly risk-averse, they demonstrated risk-chasing behaviour when the decision occurred in over-budget project conditions. Younger participants were even more risk chasing in such conditions. Understanding and identifying where such behaviour occurs could ultimately lead to the development of means of avoiding the resulting losses.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 845-858
Issue: 12
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1207790
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Author-Name: Mesut Pala
Author-X-Name-First: Mesut
Author-X-Name-Last: Pala
Author-Name: Francis Edum-Fotwe
Author-X-Name-First: Francis
Author-X-Name-Last: Edum-Fotwe
Author-Name: Kirti Ruikar
Author-X-Name-First: Kirti
Author-X-Name-Last: Ruikar
Author-Name: Chris Peters
Author-X-Name-First: Chris
Author-X-Name-Last: Peters
Author-Name: Nathan Doughty
Author-X-Name-First: Nathan
Author-X-Name-Last: Doughty
Title: Implementing commercial information exchange: a construction supply chain case study
Abstract: 
 The concept of electronic trading (e-trading) has transformed supply chain interactions in many industries, yet little research explored its implementation by Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) supply chain firms. E-trading relies on commercial information exchange by supply chain partners which is generally adopted through intermediary technology partners (Hub Providers) to facilitate the accurate and timely communication of transactional data between buyers and supplier. A case study was conducted to explore the challenges and barriers to implementation of cross-firm commercial information exchange. The study primarily involved investigation of the interfaces between software development and organizational functions assisting with the electronic exchange of commercial information (eCIX) implementation. Findings from the case study show that implementation of commercial information exchange is not an easy task with several themes of factors to be considered during delivery of such projects, namely technical, coordination, integration and organizational. The study contributes to the knowledge and deployment of e-trading solutions within the context of AEC firms, and should be of interest to the practitioners contemplating similar projects.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 898-918
Issue: 12
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1211718
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Author-Name: Jun Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Jun
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Author-Name: Wenchi Shou
Author-X-Name-First: Wenchi
Author-X-Name-Last: Shou
Author-Name: Xiangyu Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Xiangyu
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Author-Name: Peng Wu
Author-X-Name-First: Peng
Author-X-Name-Last: Wu
Title: Developing and evaluating a framework of total constraint management for improving workflow in liquefied natural gas construction
Abstract: 
 Liquefied natural gas projects are complex and full of variability. Their plan reliability is affected by constraints arising from engineering, supply chains and construction site. Effective management of these constraints is critical to reducing project uncertainties and improve workflow. However, current approaches for constraint removal are fragmented and heavily rely on human’s commitments because the underlying data for decision-making are static and outdated. In order to tackle this problem, this paper proposes a framework of total constraint management (TCM), which consists of three main parts: constraint modelling, constraint monitoring and constraint removal. Information technologies (i.e. building information modelling, radio frequency identification, barcoding, laser scanning and photogrammetry) are also discussed and incorporated into the TCM framework so as to make it more practical and effective. A laboratory-based experiment was developed to demonstrate and evaluate the framework. The results showed that successful implementation of TCM could significantly improve construction workflow and productivity.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 859-874
Issue: 12
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1227460
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Author-Name: Pablo Ballesteros-Pérez
Author-X-Name-First: Pablo
Author-X-Name-Last: Ballesteros-Pérez
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore
Author-X-Name-First: Martin
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore
Title: Estimating the number of new and repeated bidders in construction auctions
Abstract: 
 The number of new bidders – bidders from whom there is no previous registered participation – is an important variable in most bid tender forecasting models, since the unknown competitive profile of the former strongly limits the predictive accuracy of the latter. Analogously, when a bidder considers entering a bid or when an auctioneer is handling a procurement auction, assessing the likely proportion of experienced bidders is considered an important aspect, as some strategic decisions or even the awarding criteria might differ. However, estimating the number of bidders in a future auction that have not submitted a single bid yet is difficult, since there is no data at all linking their potential participation, an essential requirement for the implementation of any forecasting or estimation method. A practical approach is derived for determining the expected proportion of new bidders to frequent bidders as a function of the population of potential bidders. A multinomial model useful for selective and Open tendering is proposed and its performance is validated with a dataset of actual construction auctions. Final remarks concern the valuable information provided by the model to an enduring unsolved bidding problem and the prospects for new research continuations.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 919-934
Issue: 12
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1231408
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Title: Editorial
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 843-844
Issue: 12
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1240843
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Author-Name: Hannes Lindblad
Author-X-Name-First: Hannes
Author-X-Name-Last: Lindblad
Title: Black boxing BIM: the public client’s strategy in BIM implementation
Abstract: 
 Building information modelling (BIM) is widely discussed in both industry and academia and studies have argued that public clients play an important role in industry’s implementation of BIM. While public client initiatives have gained much interest in previous research, there is still a lack of knowledge exploring the public clients’ role and choice of strategies when implementing BIM with the aim to change industry. Based on a case study of BIM implementation at the largest infrastructure client in Sweden, this paper applies the theory sociology of translation to explore the role of the public client as a driver for industry change and the strategy used during this process. The case study shows how the public client tries to influence its own organization and the construction industry as a whole. Findings show that the main strategy for enrolling actors to implement BIM is to demand its use in the procurement of all construction projects, thereby attempting to establish the BIM issue as a Black Box. A Black Box, a locked network element, which includes associated inscriptions aimed at prescribing BIM use in projects conducted by this client. The acceptance of this Black Box has however been problematic, resulting in a diverse influence on the demand for BIM in procured construction projects.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1-12
Issue: 1
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1472385
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Author-Name: Leentje Volker
Author-X-Name-First: Leentje
Author-X-Name-Last: Volker
Title: Looking out to look in: inspiration from social sciences for construction management research
Abstract: 
 In reaction to the recent call for critical debate in the field of construction management research, I argue that we should embrace the richness of adjacent fields of study in order to dynamically develop our own and face the plethora of contemporary societal challenges that exist in our industry. I introduce the concepts of other-than-rational thinking in decision-making and multiplicity in management responses as examples of inspirational sources from social sciences that would contribute to truly understanding the driving forces of construction management processes. I connect these concepts to contemporary studies in construction management and share my experiences with several positive collaborative approaches in conducting construction management research.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 13-23
Issue: 1
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1473619
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Author-Name: M. van den Boomen
Author-X-Name-First: M.
Author-X-Name-Last: van den Boomen
Author-Name: M. T. J. Spaan
Author-X-Name-First: M. T. J.
Author-X-Name-Last: Spaan
Author-Name: R. Schoenmaker
Author-X-Name-First: R.
Author-X-Name-Last: Schoenmaker
Author-Name: A. R. M. Wolfert
Author-X-Name-First: A. R. M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Wolfert
Title: Untangling decision tree and real options analyses: a public infrastructure case study dealing with political decisions, structural integrity and price uncertainty
Abstract: 
 Managerial flexibility in infrastructure investment and replacement decisions adds value. Real options analysis (ROA) captures this value under uncertain market prices. The concept of ROA is that future unfavourable payoffs can be deferred as soon as more information about market prices becomes available. The popularity of ROA is seen in a growing number of case studies on real assets. Despite its increasing popularity, ROA has not gained a foothold in public infrastructure decision making. One of the difficulties in the application of ROA is the required estimation of market variables. To avoid this, a simplified but not correct version of ROA is easily applied, referred to as a Decision Tree Approach (DTA) to ROA. Another difficulty is that infrastructure assets are subject to other types of uncertainties, defined here as asset uncertainties. This study investigates the value of managerial flexibility in a public infrastructure replacement decision. The uncertainty drivers are the strength of a bridge, political decisions regarding traffic flow and the price development of construction costs. Three valuation approaches are compared: DTA, ROA and the DT approach to ROA. Although it is complex, ROA certainly adds value in public infrastructure decision making when market price uncertainty is prevalent. However, in the absence of reasonable estimates of market variables, the DT approach to ROA is the best alternative. In the absence of market price uncertainties, ROA should be avoided DTA is to be preferred.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 24-43
Issue: 1
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1486510
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Author-Name: Jing Du
Author-X-Name-First: Jing
Author-X-Name-Last: Du
Author-Name: Dong Zhao
Author-X-Name-First: Dong
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhao
Author-Name: Ou Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Ou
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Title: Impacts of human communication network topology on group optimism bias in Capital Project Planning: a human-subject experiment
Abstract: 
 Capital projects are critical to the world’s economy. Despite the advancement of prediction techniques, capital projects still suffer from overly optimistic plans, i.e. tight budgets and schedules. This article focuses on understanding this issue from the perspective of optimism bias, i.e. a psychological bias toward the inclination to be overly optimistic about the chance of success. We hypothesize that human communication network topologies are strong predictors of harmful optimism bias at the group level in project planning. A human-subject experiment was performed to test group optimism bias levels under different communication network topologies. We recruited 103 subjects to estimate the cost of an artificial power plant project. The communication networks were manipulated to reflect different topologies. The subjects’ estimates were compared to a Monte Carlo simulation result based on real historical data to quantify the level of optimism bias at the group level. Preliminary results find that certain human communication network topology leads to more realistic estimates, possibly due to a process of updating individual judgement based on peers’ judgements. The findings of this study are expected to urge further theoretical investigations into the development of simple yet effective decision support systems to reduce decision-making bias in capital project planning.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 44-60
Issue: 1
Volume: 37
Year: 2019
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1508848
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Author-Name: Susanna Vass
Author-X-Name-First: Susanna
Author-X-Name-Last: Vass
Author-Name: Tina Karrbom Gustavsson
Author-X-Name-First: Tina Karrbom
Author-X-Name-Last: Gustavsson
Title: Challenges when implementing BIM for industry change
Abstract: 
 Public clients have been identified as drivers of architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industry change through their implementation of building information modelling (BIM). Yet, little is known of this implementation process and the associated challenges. This study aims to increase the understanding of what intra- and inter-organizational challenges that arise when a large Swedish public infrastructure client implements BIM to change the work practices of the actors in the Swedish AEC industry. The IT business value model allows for understanding the public client’s implementation of BIM as an IT-supported change process and for understanding the associated intra- and inter-organizational challenges. The findings show nine categories of intra- and inter-organizational challenges related to, for example, demanding BIM in procurement and creating incentives for BIM implementation. The findings show that intra-organizational challenges related to a top-down implementation of BIM, while inter-organizational challenges related to a bottom-up implementation. The impact of these challenges on the public client’s ability to drive AEC industry change by implementing BIM is discussed. The findings contribute with the client perspective to studies on BIM implementation and with an increased understanding of the challenges associated with implementing IT-supported change processes.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 597-610
Issue: 10
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1314519
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Author-Name: Mattias Jacobsson
Author-X-Name-First: Mattias
Author-X-Name-Last: Jacobsson
Author-Name: Henrik C.J. Linderoth
Author-X-Name-First: Henrik C.J.
Author-X-Name-Last: Linderoth
Author-Name: Steve Rowlinson
Author-X-Name-First: Steve
Author-X-Name-Last: Rowlinson
Title: The role of industry: an analytical framework to understand ICT transformation within the AEC industry
Abstract: 
 Despite wide-ranging research on information and communication technologies (ICT) in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry, little is known about the role that industry plays in the adoption and use of ICT. Based on observations of how the drivers for ICT use seem to be inconsistent with the industry’s central characteristics, and drawing on information systems (IS) research that demonstrates the role of shared systems of meaning, the purpose here is to develop an analytical framework that explains how industry shapes the adoption and use of ICT. Building on a theoretically driven approach and a case study, a framework is first sketched and then substantiated through empirical illustrations. Three dimensions of industry are highlighted: the socio-cognitive environment, the market and production environment and institutional actors. It is explained how the interplay of these dimensions shapes the way the industry functions, which in turn influence the adoption and use of ICT. The outcomes of the interplay can either be aligned or misaligned with ICT, which explains why certain aligned applications are rapidly adopted, whereas other applications are not. The primary implication is that the framework can aid in analysing the need for structural adaptation when trying to achieve ICT-induced change.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 611-626
Issue: 10
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1315148
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Author-Name: Martin Loosemore
Author-X-Name-First: Martin
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore
Author-Name: Jemma Bridgeman
Author-X-Name-First: Jemma
Author-X-Name-Last: Bridgeman
Title: Corporate volunteering in the construction industry: motivations, costs and benefits
Abstract: 
 Corporate volunteering is a growing global phenomenon. Despite the size and significance of the construction industry, there has been no research into corporate volunteering in this sector which presents special challenges around its highly transitionary, temporary, regulated and project-based culture. To address this gap in knowledge and to answer the need for more scholarship and sector-specific insights in this field, the motives, benefits and costs of corporate volunteering for construction businesses and the volunteers that work for them are explored. Through an in-depth single case study of one of the UK’s largest construction industry corporate volunteering programmes, it is shown that at an individual level, it is not always altruism that motives people to volunteer. Volunteers in construction are also motivated by other factors such as loyalty to their organization, profession and industry, relational/networking opportunities and the reinforcement of technical skills and personal satisfaction derived from helping others which is not normally afforded in work. At a business level the main benefits of volunteering are reputational advantage, recruitment and new skills and access to new knowledge and capabilities. Conceptually, the results indicate that systems theory, empowerment theory, life span theory and social exchange theory would be useful theoretical lenses to take research in this new area of corporate social responsibility forward. It is concluded that further research is needed into different types of volunteering programmes and whether individual benefits experienced by volunteers translate into commercial benefits for the organizations involved.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 641-653
Issue: 10
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1315150
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Author-Name: Athena Roumboutsos
Author-X-Name-First: Athena
Author-X-Name-Last: Roumboutsos
Author-Name: Ancor Suárez Alemán
Author-X-Name-First: Ancor
Author-X-Name-Last: Suárez Alemán
Author-Name: Robert Ågren
Author-X-Name-First: Robert
Author-X-Name-Last: Ågren
Title: Construction firms in public–private partnerships: a place to grow
Abstract: 
 Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) constitute a crucial vehicle in delivering infrastructure. In the transport sector the primary project sponsors are construction companies, which over the last few decades have transformed to strong international actors. In order to study growth strategies stemming from the PPP agreement, a conceptual game theoretic model built on four institutional rationalities (legal, political and scientific in addition to economic) driving economic behaviour is presented. The model indicates that the prevailing strategies are training, acquisitions and step-outs. The former strategy is less efficient than the other two with respect to the single project. The latter two suggest the likelihood of “unproductive investments” influencing infrastructure quality and social benefits. All three strategies lead to market concentration, which has been evidenced in the market. The model only considers construction firm strategies and does not weight the relative importance of the operation phase with respect to the construction one. This would be an extension to the model, which would then also consider operator strategies. In its present form, the model indicates the conditions leading to “unproductive investments” and market concentration and provides the grounds to formulate policy guidelines to limit adverse effects.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 627-640
Issue: 10
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1319573
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Author-Name: Sulafa Badi
Author-X-Name-First: Sulafa
Author-X-Name-Last: Badi
Title: Public sustainable-energy requirements and innovation in UK PFI school projects
Abstract: 
 In a bid to understand the relationship between public sector clients’ sustainable energy requirements and innovation, this paper describes a study examining the requirement development process in four private finance initiative (PFI) school projects. A case study approach was adopted to enable a greater understanding of the public sector clients’ activities at the front end of the design process, particularly focusing on requirement identification and the effect of the requirement on private sector actors’ pursuit of an innovative sustainable design. The findings have shown that incentive effects of the requirements are often weak in PFI projects, particularly in relation to the requirement’s specificity and achievability, the inability of requirements such as BREEAM to promote energy efficiency and the low weighting of environmental sustainability on PFI bid evaluation criteria. Taken together, these results offer insight into public authorities in relation to the necessary conditions for the use of requirements as an effective contractual mechanism to encourage innovation for sustainable energy.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 218-238
Issue: 4
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1237034
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Author-Name: F. T. T. Phua
Author-X-Name-First: F. T. T.
Author-X-Name-Last: Phua
Title: Does the built-environment industry attract risk-taking individuals?
Abstract: 
 This exploratory research examines whether or not those attracted to professional-level occupations in the built-environment industry are innately physical risk-takers and hence potentially, thereby, more likely to countenance or contribute to physically risky workplace climates. Using individual-level data, the occupational attractiveness of the built-environment industry subsectors of construction management and architecture are each found positively and significantly to be predicted by physical risk-taking propensity, but not by a comparator risk-taking propensity, gambling. Conversely, the occupational attractiveness of a comparator profession in financial services is found to be significantly predicted by gambling risk-taking propensity, but not by physical risk-taking propensity. Although exploratory, our finding that two key professions in the built-environment industry are each discretely found to be attractive to physical risk-takers suggests not only that constituent occupations within the industry, but that the industry as a whole might perhaps engender a self-reinforcing suboptimal workplace safety climate. Accordingly, constituent subsectors of the industry may need both separately and collectively to consider the phenomenon of physical risk-taking propensity amongst the professionals it attracts in order effectively to set and manage the site work-place safety climate that such professionals are ultimately responsible for creating and delivering in a sector fraught with physical risks for site workers.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 207-217
Issue: 4
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1237776
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Author-Name: Hatice Çiğdem Demirel
Author-X-Name-First: Hatice Çiğdem
Author-X-Name-Last: Demirel
Author-Name: Wim Leendertse
Author-X-Name-First: Wim
Author-X-Name-Last: Leendertse
Author-Name: Leentje Volker
Author-X-Name-First: Leentje
Author-X-Name-Last: Volker
Author-Name: Marcel Hertogh
Author-X-Name-First: Marcel
Author-X-Name-Last: Hertogh
Title: Flexibility in PPP contracts – Dealing with potential change in the pre-contract phase of a construction project
Abstract: 
 Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) cover a range of possible relationships between public and private parties. PPP contracts are typically used in contexts of great uncertainty, such as large construction and infrastructure projects that are realized over a longer period of time. Hence, a major challenge in PPPs is to keep construction progress cost-efficient and on schedule, under continuously changing circumstances. One way to achieve this is through clever contracting, by proactively anticipating potential change in the planning phase and providing flexible contract mechanisms that enable an effective response. The purpose of this article is to discuss potential changes and the subsequent requirement of flexibility in PPP contracts. By flexibility, we mean the ability of the contract to deal with changing circumstances. We set out to do so by studying the available literature on the subject and by analysing the case study of the Blankenburgverbinding in the Netherlands, a Design, Build, Finance and Maintain (DBFM) project that is currently in its planning phase based on 32 interviews. Our main findings are that the timely and accurate recognition of potential changes, combined with the availability of flexible coping mechanisms, provide the stakeholders with a better understanding of the challenges they face in realizing their aims in the pre-contract phase of projects. This understanding helps to better prepare a PPP contract for potential changes.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 196-206
Issue: 4
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1241414
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Author-Name: Kerstin Hemström
Author-X-Name-First: Kerstin
Author-X-Name-Last: Hemström
Author-Name: Leif Gustavsson
Author-X-Name-First: Leif
Author-X-Name-Last: Gustavsson
Author-Name: Krushna Mahapatra
Author-X-Name-First: Krushna
Author-X-Name-Last: Mahapatra
Title: The sociotechnical regime and Swedish contractor perceptions of structural frames
Abstract: 
 To deepen the understanding of the sociotechnical regime that directs the selection of structural frames in multifamily buildings in Sweden, we study the perceptions of contractor representatives. Contract managers (CMs) employed at contractor firms were interviewed regarding their role, the selection of the structural frame and how they perceived different options. The results show that CMs largely influence the selection of the structural frame in multifamily buildings, which are guided by the established concrete-based sociotechnical regime. The regime is maintained through cognitive rules regarding structural frame options and the alignment of skills of construction professionals. Because of their influence and their investments in the skills of construction workers, CMs make important contributions to maintain the regime and the concrete path dependency. Furthermore, the regime varies in strength in different locations. Some locations carry a strong norm to cast concrete frames on site. This makes it more difficult to deviate from the established practice. In other locations, wood-promoting initiatives have changed the cognitive rules associated with the regime. Nonetheless, the sociotechnical regime makes the selection of concrete structural frames beneficial. This prevents wood-framed multifamily buildings from entering common usage, even though such buildings can contribute to mitigating climate change.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 184-195
Issue: 4
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1245428
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Author-Name: The Editors
Title: Let’s get critical! A call for critical reviews and essays
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 183-183
Issue: 4
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1296624
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Author-Name: Anna-Maija Hietajärvi
Author-X-Name-First: Anna-Maija
Author-X-Name-Last: Hietajärvi
Author-Name: Kirsi Aaltonen
Author-X-Name-First: Kirsi
Author-X-Name-Last: Aaltonen
Title: The formation of a collaborative project identity in an infrastructure alliance project
Abstract: 
 Inter-organizational projects struggle to build a sense of joint belonging and a culture of cooperation. In evaluating the social processes of collaboration in inter-organizational projects, organizational identity is considered a core concept. To extend existing knowledge of how collaborative identity is formed in inter-organizational infrastructure projects, the study investigates how the specific characteristics of temporary organizations (time, team, task and context) influence identity formation activities. A case study of the first Finnish infrastructure alliance project identifies six key activities supporting the formation of collaborative project identity: (1) articulating a joint vision for collaborative project identity; (2) converging on mutual conceptions of collaborative project alliance philosophy; (3) attaining a shared collaborative mentality; (4) designing ways of working with multiple identities; (5) attaining distinctiveness and (6) legitimizing activities. The findings indicate that identity formation activities are context-dependent, and that the formation of organizational identity differs between temporary and permanent organizations. The findings illuminate how managers can build a collaborative project identity.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1-21
Issue: 1
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1315149
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Author-Name: Lars Peter Andersen
Author-X-Name-First: Lars Peter
Author-X-Name-Last: Andersen
Author-Name: Line Nørdam
Author-X-Name-First: Line
Author-X-Name-Last: Nørdam
Author-Name: Thomas Joensson
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas
Author-X-Name-Last: Joensson
Author-Name: Pete Kines
Author-X-Name-First: Pete
Author-X-Name-Last: Kines
Author-Name: Kent J. Nielsen
Author-X-Name-First: Kent J.
Author-X-Name-Last: Nielsen
Title: Social identity, safety climate and self-reported accidents among construction workers
Abstract: 
 The construction industry has one of the highest frequencies of work-related accidents. We examined whether construction workers predominantly identify themselves in terms of their workgroup or in terms of the construction site. In addition, we examined the associations between social identity and safety climate, and how these constructs are associated with work-related accidents. The analyses were based on questionnaire responses from 478 construction workers from two large construction sites, and the methods involved structural equation modeling. Results showed that the workers identified themselves primarily with their workgroup, and to a lesser degree with the construction site. Social identity and safety climate were related both at the workgroup and construction site levels, meaning that social identity may be an antecedent for safety climate. The association between social identity and safety climate was stronger at the workgroup level than at the construction site level. Finally, safety climate at both levels was inversely associated with self-reported accidents, with the strongest association at the workgroup level. A focus on improving safety climate, particularly by integrating initiatives at both the workgroup and management level, may have the potential to improve safety performance and thus decrease the risk of accidents and injuries on construction sites.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 22-31
Issue: 1
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1339360
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Author-Name: Antti Peltokorpi
Author-X-Name-First: Antti
Author-X-Name-Last: Peltokorpi
Author-Name: Hylton Olivieri
Author-X-Name-First: Hylton
Author-X-Name-Last: Olivieri
Author-Name: Ariovaldo Denis Granja
Author-X-Name-First: Ariovaldo Denis
Author-X-Name-Last: Granja
Author-Name: Olli Seppänen
Author-X-Name-First: Olli
Author-X-Name-Last: Seppänen
Title: Categorizing modularization strategies to achieve various objectives of building investments
Abstract: 
 Modularization has recently attracted considerable interest among academics and practitioners. In the construction industry, several modular solutions have been introduced and examined; however, hardly any study comprehensively classifies the different modularization strategies according to their possibility to achieve various objectives of building investments. This research aims to develop a framework for identifying and classifying modularization strategies in construction according to their suitability to achieve the specific outcomes intended for a building or its subsystem. Using the literature on product modularity, product platforms and production strategies as a basis, this study has developed a theoretical framework that proposes connections between the main objectives of a building investment and the dimensions of modularization strategies. The framework is elaborated by testing the propositions, based on an empirical analysis of nine real-life case studies. The findings reveal that modularization can be a suitable approach to develop an innovative design solution; improve a project’s quality, cost and schedule performance; and enable flexibility in building use and maintenance. However, suggestions for achieving these objectives vary from project organization-driven to collaborative, integrated or supplier-driven modularization strategies. Developers, owners, contractors and module suppliers can use the framework when positioning and developing their roles in the construction supply chain.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 32-48
Issue: 1
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1353119
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Author-Name: Viktoria Sundquist
Author-X-Name-First: Viktoria
Author-X-Name-Last: Sundquist
Author-Name: Lars-Erik Gadde
Author-X-Name-First: Lars-Erik
Author-X-Name-Last: Gadde
Author-Name: Kajsa Hulthén
Author-X-Name-First: Kajsa
Author-X-Name-Last: Hulthén
Title: Reorganizing construction logistics for improved performance
Abstract: 
 Previous research indicates that logistics reorganizing can contribute to improved performance in the construction industry. In this paper, the opportunities for such reorganizing are investigated by focusing on the connection between logistics operations at the construction site and operations undertaken before building materials land at sites. The aims of the study are: (1) to empirically explore strategic actions to reorganize construction logistics by improving the connections between on-site and off-site logistics, and (2) to develop a theoretical framework for analysis of potential options for reorganizing. The empirical inquiry involves a case study of a logistics specialist’s efforts to reorganize on-site logistics and the associated consequences for off-site operations. The study is based on 28 interviews with representatives of 13 organizations. The study provides two types of contributions. First, the theoretical framework, rooted in industrial network theory, enables analysis of reorganizing of activities, resources and actors to improve logistics performance. Second, the empirical study shows that a logistics specialist can improve on-site logistics substantially. However, such reorganizing requires adjustments of off-site logistics that may be resource demanding. Therefore, effective connecting of on-site and off-site operations calls for extended interaction between the actors in terms of joint planning and exchange of information.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 49-65
Issue: 1
Volume: 36
Year: 2018
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2017.1356931
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Title: Editorial
Journal: Construction Management &amp; Economics
Pages: 651-653
Issue: 8
Volume: 20
Year: 2002
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190220000147550
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Author-Name: W. K. Fu
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Author-X-Name-Last: Fu
Author-Name: Derek S. Drew
Author-X-Name-First: Derek S.
Author-X-Name-Last: Drew
Author-Name: H. P. Lo
Author-X-Name-First: H. P.
Author-X-Name-Last: Lo
Title: The effect of experience on contractors' competitiveness in recurrent bidding
Abstract: This paper considers the relationship between bidding competitiveness, organizational learning and experience and it measures the effect of contractors' bidding experience on competitiveness in recurrent bidding, a notion that conceptualizes a continuous decision-making process in which experiential learning plays a key role. The data analysis demonstrates that contractors who bid more frequently over a six-year period are more competitive than contractors who bid occasionally. It is found that greater bidding competitiveness is positively correlated with the frequency of bidding attempts. An analysis of contractors' bidding performance on a pairwise basis supports this finding. Not only does the pairwise analysis show that the bidding competitiveness of experienced contractors who bid frequently is greater, but also that experienced contractors' bidding attempts fall within a relatively small competitiveness range when compared with that of contractors who only bid occasionally. A key finding of this paper is the existence of some experienced contractors, who may be perceived as being ‘experienced market players’, having the attribute of a more competitive and consistent bidding performance. This research should be useful to procurers looking to prequalify contractors on the basis of experience and to contractors in analysing their bidding performance and/or their competitors' bidding performance.
Journal: Construction Management &amp; Economics
Pages: 655-666
Issue: 8
Volume: 20
Year: 2002
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619022000014060
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Author-Name: H. Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: H.
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Author-Name: C. M. Tam
Author-X-Name-First: C. M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Tam
Author-Name: Jonathan J. Shi
Author-X-Name-First: Jonathan J.
Author-X-Name-Last: Shi
Title: Simulation-based methodology for project scheduling
Abstract: This paper describes a discrete-event simulation that incorporates the critical path method (CPM) in generating comprehensive information for construction project scheduling or planning. An activity-based graphical model able to consider complexities in construction, for example, unbalanced logical dependencies, unbalanced resource involvements and repetitive activity operation is proposed. An activity scanning (AS)-based forward pass algorithm for early-time information and a backward search algorithm for late-time information are developed. The simulation results that include both resource utilization statistics and late-time information (i.e. latest start or finish time and total float (TF)) of every activity for each cycle of operation cannot be easily achieved through traditional simulation or CPM. Illustrations demonstrate the advantages of the activity-based graphical model and the impacts of resource allocation policies on the schedule. The proposed methodology aims at widening the application of construction simulation by providing float time information and enhanced modelling capability.
Journal: Construction Management &amp; Economics
Pages: 667-678
Issue: 8
Volume: 20
Year: 2002
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619022000014088
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Author-Name: Alan Griffith
Author-X-Name-First: Alan
Author-X-Name-Last: Griffith
Title: Key considerations for developing corporate and operational approaches for managing the small building works portfolio of large client organizations
Abstract: Many large organizations, which act in the capacity of clients to the construction industry, own and occupy extensive, diverse and often geographically dispersed property estates. To maintain their upkeep and use, these estates often require very considerable annual expenditure on maintenance, alterations, refurbishment and small-scale new building works. Activities encompassing these types form the category of small building works, a sub-sector of the construction industry which amounts to around £9 billion, or 20%, of annual UK total construction output. The effective management of small building works in the context of any organization with large property holdings is essential, as better management of the small building works portfolio can contribute significantly to the business of the organization. This paper contributes new data and adds to the synthesis of findings from research studies into small works, supported by governmental and industry sources and conducted over a 10-year period. It aims to assist in the development of corporate and operational approaches for managing the small building works portfolio of large organizations by highlighting key considerations. These are linked to a dynamic control cycle, or system, to assist organizations in implementing practice based on the considerations made.
Journal: Construction Management &amp; Economics
Pages: 679-687
Issue: 8
Volume: 20
Year: 2002
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619022000014042
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Author-Name: Stephen Fox
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen
Author-X-Name-Last: Fox
Author-Name: Laurence Marsh
Author-X-Name-First: Laurence
Author-X-Name-Last: Marsh
Author-Name: Graham Cockerham
Author-X-Name-First: Graham
Author-X-Name-Last: Cockerham
Title: Constructability rules: guidelines for successful application to bespoke buildings
Abstract: It is widely recognized that building design has a significant impact on construction productivity and quality. Constructability rules are one way of transferring construction knowledge to building designers. These rules are statements, such as ‘design for minimum time below ground’, which encapsulate a specific aspect of construction best practice. Although constructability rules are relatively easy to formulate and/or obtain, there is little evidence of their successful application. Indeed, architects continue to be held responsible for productivity and quality problems because of their lack of construction knowledge. This paper reports research that informed and included the development of guidelines for successful application of constructability rules to bespoke buildings - those being buildings that are designed to fulfil the requirements of one particular client and/or a single specific location. Findings suggest that there are actions that can be taken to widen the application of rules and increase their success. Potential sources for rules are described. Guidelines are introduced, and information about how they can be actioned by different construction organizations is provided.
Journal: Construction Management &amp; Economics
Pages: 689-696
Issue: 8
Volume: 20
Year: 2002
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446190210163606
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Author-Name: Andrew Agapiou
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew
Author-X-Name-Last: Agapiou
Title: Perceptions of gender roles and attitudes toward work among male and female operatives in the Scottish construction industry
Abstract: The predominant image of construction is that of a male-dominated industry requiring brute strength and a good tolerance for outdoor conditions, inclement weather and bad language. Reconciling this image with women's participation in the construction industry is problematic. However, there are early signs of a cultural shift in the industry. This paper presents an empirical review of wome's roles within the industry and the ways in which people make sense of their working experience when traditional gender roles are challenged. Based on qualitative research, the study found that men in the industry regarded as the gatekeepers are now finding ways to respond to and make sense of a changing workplace, and the realities that women are now actively encouraged to participate, legally protected against discrimination and more highly represented in non-traditional areas of the construction industry. Women are also findings ways as apprentices and tradespeople to position themselves within this new environment. They identify ways of working that are more likely to ensure a smooth experience for themselves. While the stimulus for the changing face of the workplace is the notion of gender equality, the responses are not gender neutral. All players are trying to negotiate ways to integrate each other into a new environment in a manner which allows them to comfortably reconcile issues of gender.
Journal: Construction Management &amp; Economics
Pages: 697-705
Issue: 8
Volume: 20
Year: 2002
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619021000024989
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Author-Name: Low Sui Pheng
Author-X-Name-First: Low Sui
Author-X-Name-Last: Pheng
Author-Name: Tan Sui Ling Gracia
Author-X-Name-First: Tan Sui Ling
Author-X-Name-Last: Gracia
Title: Relationship marketing: a survey of QS firms in Singapore
Abstract: In spite of the misperceptions of marketing in some quantity surveying (QS) firms, QS firms have generally embraced the general concepts of relationship marketing (RM) as part of their business strategy because relationships are considered to be important to a service-oriented business. However, this practice could be improved by adopting a more comprehensive approach to RM, such as the adoption of total relationship marketing (TRM) principles in their organizations. The focus of this study is to examine the perceptions and practices of RM of QS firms in the Singapore construction industry. Survey findings from 22 QS firms were examined in this study. The findings suggest that QS firms can focus on RM and TRM, with traditional marketing principles forming the basis of their marketing efforts.
Journal: Construction Management &amp; Economics
Pages: 707-721
Issue: 8
Volume: 20
Year: 2002
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619022000014051
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Title: Book reviews
Journal: Construction Management &amp; Economics
Pages: 723-728
Issue: 8
Volume: 20
Year: 2002
X-DOI: 10.1080/0144619022000035030
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Title: Forthcoming events
Journal: Construction Management &amp; Economics
Pages: 743-743
Issue: 8
Volume: 20
Year: 2002
X-DOI: 10.1080/014461902321114056
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Author-Name: Martine Buser
Author-X-Name-First: Martine
Author-X-Name-Last: Buser
Author-Name: Veronica Carlsson
Author-X-Name-First: Veronica
Author-X-Name-Last: Carlsson
Title: What you see is not what you get: single-family house renovation and energy retrofit seen through the lens of sociomateriality
Abstract: 
 Representing 30% of the energy consumption in Sweden, the built environment is a clear contender for climate mitigation initiatives. The substantial stock of single-family houses presents ample opportunities to engage in energy-saving refurbishments. However, despite political pressure, only a minority of these refurbishments includes low-energy retrofit. To explain this slow take-off, studies have mostly focused on the necessity to better link new technical solutions with user needs and behaviours. We propose to extend this analysis to a broader set of actors including the craftsmen contracted to carry out the refurbishments and the houses themselves with their specific features and characteristics. To do so, we build our contribution on the concept of sociomateriality. This perspective argues that technological artefacts are socially constructed, but recognizes that materiality also has a role to play. Drawing on the experiences of 24 small craftsman firms, 8 houses as well as their owners, our method comprises interviews, workshops and participant observation complemented by an in-depth case study. The results show many differentiated representations of the renovation process under scrutiny. All these representations need to be understood and to a certain degree aligned in order to achieve successful retrofits.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 276-287
Issue: 5
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1250929
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Author-Name: Edward Goh
Author-X-Name-First: Edward
Author-X-Name-Last: Goh
Author-Name: Martin Loosemore
Author-X-Name-First: Martin
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore
Title: The impacts of industrialization on construction subcontractors: a resource based view
Abstract: 
 Industrialization of the construction process is increasing around the world due to its potential to improve safety, sustainability, effectiveness, productivity and efficiency. While there has been research into the impacts of various forms of industrialized construction on the construction sector, surprisingly there has been little research into the impacts on subcontractors. The lack of subcontractor’s voice in the industrialization debate is important to address since they operate at the coalface of the industry where the impacts of such changes will have a significant impact. The resource based view of the firm (RBV) is used as a theoretical lens to study these potential impacts through interviews with senior executives and managers of six major subcontracting firms which have worked with off-site bathroom pod technologies in Australia. It is found that the key subcontractor resources affected by this off-site technology are human, financial, intellectual and social and that subcontractors will need to pursue strategies which develop new skills, knowledge, networks and deeper supply chain collaborations if they are to turn the potential risks associated with off-site into potential opportunities to achieve competitive advantage.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 288-304
Issue: 5
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1253856
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Author-Name: Helen Lingard
Author-X-Name-First: Helen
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard
Author-Name: Michelle Turner
Author-X-Name-First: Michelle
Author-X-Name-Last: Turner
Title: Promoting construction workers’ health: a multi-level system perspective
Abstract: 
 Construction workers suffer poor mental and physical health. To address this, organizations have implemented behavioural health promotion programmes. However, targeting workers’ lifestyle behaviour without addressing relevant environmental factors is unlikely to produce significant or sustained improvement. An ecological perspective offers a different way of understanding the determinants of health, reflecting the interplay of factors at multiple levels and the dynamic, reciprocal and non-linear relationships between them. Qualitative data collected during focus groups and in interviews with workers and managers were analysed to explore factors impacting the effectiveness of a health promotion programme implemented at two work sites in Queensland, Australia. A qualitative causal loop diagram identifying determinants of construction workers’ health behaviour was developed. The findings suggest that the adoption of healthy behaviours is influenced by factors operating at and between individual, family, workplace and industry levels. These factors suggest key leverage points that can be addressed in the design of future health promotion interventions for the construction industry. The research provides qualitative evidence of the need to consider workers’ health in a holistic way and develop multi-level strategies to produce improved health behaviour and outcomes in the construction industry.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 239-253
Issue: 5
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1274828
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Author-Name: Valerie Francis
Author-X-Name-First: Valerie
Author-X-Name-Last: Francis
Title: What influences professional women’s career advancement in construction?
Abstract: 
 Research on professional women’s careers in the construction industry has focused on explanations for their under-achievement and the barriers they experience, many of which are outside their personal control. However, some women are progressing, so it is important to understand what facilitates this process. Using a theoretical framework, involving individual, interpersonal and organizational factors, a cross-sectional correlational field study involving 456 professional women investigated the effect of a range of variables on career advancement. Individual factors rather than interpersonal and organizational factors were found to have the greatest influence on women’s career progression. This finding, contrary to previous women in construction research, indicates a “contest”, rather than “sponsored”, career mobility path. The research contributes to the understanding of the career advancement of women, highlighting issues with previous research which has identified mentoring, networks and other organizational support mechanisms as valuable to women’s advancement. It provides evidence that promotional processes have a potential gender bias, and while networks, mentoring and other forms of organizational support do not assist women with promotion, they are a valuable deterrent to women’s departure from an industry struggling with low female participation and retention.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 254-275
Issue: 5
Volume: 35
Year: 2017
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1277026
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Author-Name: Anders Pousette
Author-X-Name-First: Anders
Author-X-Name-Last: Pousette
Author-Name: Marianne Törner
Author-X-Name-First: Marianne
Author-X-Name-Last: Törner
Title: Effects of systematic work preparation meetings on safety climate and psychosocial conditions in the construction industry
Abstract: 
 The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of an intervention comprising education and support in performing frequent and structured work preparation meetings with broad participation. Such work preparation meetings were expected to have positive effects on safety climate by emphasizing the value of safety at the work site, and on perceived influence at work. The study was a longitudinal, matched before and after questionnaire study, with six construction sites within a large Swedish construction company, randomly assigned to the intervention or the comparison group. Contrary to expectations, the intervention group reported a decrease in safety climate, while this increased in the comparison group. Perceived influence at work showed a tendency to decrease at the interventions sites. Frequent work preparation meetings may provide ample opportunity for obtaining perceptual safety climate cues. But the effect is dependent on how these meetings are performed, and what priorities are conveyed.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 355-365
Issue: 6
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1189584
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Author-Name: Tara Brooks
Author-X-Name-First: Tara
Author-X-Name-Last: Brooks
Author-Name: John Spillane
Author-X-Name-First: John
Author-X-Name-Last: Spillane
Author-Name: Paul Tansey
Author-X-Name-First: Paul
Author-X-Name-Last: Tansey
Author-Name: Caroline Hendron
Author-X-Name-First: Caroline
Author-X-Name-Last: Hendron
Title: The impact of the recent economic recession on the operation of the NEC contract in Northern Ireland
Abstract: 
 In May 2006, the New Engineering Contract (NEC) contract was introduced as the preferred contract for Northern Ireland public sector works. This was subsequently followed by the 2007 economic crash and ensuing recession, which continues to affect the Northern Ireland Construction Industry, to a greater extent than the remainder of the United Kingdom. However, use of the NEC contract has increased during this period, particularly in the public sector. There has been debate in the literature regarding the impact of the NEC contract on adversarial behaviour, but little consideration of the impact of external economic factors on the use of the NEC contract. Using a sequential mixed method approach, the study aims to fill this gap in knowledge through examination of the impact the economic downturn has had on the operation of the NEC contract in Northern Ireland. Qualitative and quantitative findings show that the demands placed by the NEC contract, and the effects of the economic recession, have exerted opposing forces on contract implementation, thus hindering its execution. The findings can lead to a deeper understanding, in the context of both industry and academia, of situations where a lack of resources may negatively impact the operation of the NEC contract.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 393-417
Issue: 6
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1194522
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Title: Corrigendum
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 432-432
Issue: 6
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1197500
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Author-Name: Abigail Robson
Author-X-Name-First: Abigail
Author-X-Name-Last: Robson
Author-Name: David Boyd
Author-X-Name-First: David
Author-X-Name-Last: Boyd
Author-Name: Niraj Thurairajah
Author-X-Name-First: Niraj
Author-X-Name-Last: Thurairajah
Title: Studying ‘cost as information’ to account for construction improvements
Abstract: 
 Contractors throughout the construction supply chain develop and use cost information. By treating ‘cost as information’, insights are generated into how cost information is created and flows from work carried out to a client cost. A case study of a main contractor’s supply chain involved semi-structured interviews, workshops and document reviews. We considered whether contractors’ current costing practices used for the purpose of pricing and cost control could support decision-making about improvements through the supply chain. The results show that firms recognize that current costing practices do not provide a good representation of work carried out. Cost information that is useful in a narrative that seeks to improve site operations is either not created or hidden in layers of assumptions and lost as it does not cross the boundaries between organizations. This implies that the implementation of current practices of costing in building information modelling will not increase the effectiveness of modelling construction costs for the purpose of improvements. However, cost information that is useful in decision-making about improvements could be created. This could be achieved but requires a systemic change, where new representations of cost are tied to work processes used within more stable procurement relationships.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 418-431
Issue: 6
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1200734
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Author-Name: Ruwini Edirisinghe
Author-X-Name-First: Ruwini
Author-X-Name-Last: Edirisinghe
Author-Name: Helen Lingard
Author-X-Name-First: Helen
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard
Title: Exploring the potential for the use of video to communicate safety information to construction workers: case studies of organizational use
Abstract: 
 Legislation requires employers to provide health and safety (H&amp;S) training to workers and communicate safety rules, policies and procedures to them in a way they understand. As the construction industry has an increasingly multicultural and multilingual workforce, conventional written and verbal safety communication is of limited effectiveness. CodeSafe Solutions, has developed an innovative method of communicating H&amp;S information to field-based workers using digital media. The potential of the system was explored and two organizations in the Australian construction industry were used. Qualitative data from in-depth interviews of safety managers and workers involved in system implementation and quantitative data such as incident reports and video usage were analysed. Managers perceived the CodeSafe system to be beneficial and well received by workers. In one organization, the introduction of the CodeSafe system coincided with a reduction in injury rates. However, causal inferences about the impact of the system cannot be made. Workers involved in making the films believed films would be an effective communication tool. However, barriers to implementation of the technology include workers’ reluctance to use personal smart phones, limited internet connectivity, and organizational and national regulations on mobile phone use on construction sites.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 366-376
Issue: 6
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1200736
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Author-Name: Michelle Turner
Author-X-Name-First: Michelle
Author-X-Name-Last: Turner
Author-Name: Helen Lingard
Author-X-Name-First: Helen
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard
Title: Work–life fit: identification of demand and resource typologies within a systems framework
Abstract: 
 Work–life fit occurs when people have the resources required to meet demands such that role performance (both at work and in non-work life domains) is effective. Interviews were conducted with 59 construction workers based in Melbourne, Australia to explore how demands and resources were experienced. Using a systems framework, data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results identified two demand typologies associated with demand-to-demand interaction. Demands operating as ‘influencers’ have a major impact on the conditions of the interdependent demand, while demands operating as ‘creators’ generate a new demand and shape the conditions of that demand. One resource typology related to resource–demand interaction was identified. ‘Enabling resources’ enable an individual to manage multiple demands across multiple domains, and may also enable an individual to manage multiple demands within a single domain. A new conceptual contribution is made to an area in which theory is under-developed, by adopting a systems approach to understanding the dynamic interactions between demands and resources. A lack of fit is damaging for the individual; therefore, it is useful to know that demands and resources are interdependent and these interdependencies will vary according to individuals. Using a systems approach to understanding demands and resources will be helpful to organizations seeking to support workers to achieve optimal work–life fit.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 377-392
Issue: 6
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1200737
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Title: Editorial
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 353-354
Issue: 6
Volume: 34
Year: 2016
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1204800
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Author-Name: Timur Narbaev
Author-X-Name-First: Timur
Author-X-Name-Last: Narbaev
Author-Name: Alberto De Marco
Author-X-Name-First: Alberto
Author-X-Name-Last: De Marco
Author-Name: Nurlan Orazalin
Author-X-Name-First: Nurlan
Author-X-Name-Last: Orazalin
Title: A multi-disciplinary meta-review of the public–private partnerships research
Abstract: 
 Public-private partnerships (PPP) research is very diverse. This field of research covers different topics across multiple disciplines and is disseminated in many journals. This has led to numerous review studies with a single discipline focus that apply mostly subjective or descriptive analyses. With the purpose of providing an integrated overview of all the disciplines that involve PPP and uncovering connections between these, this research provides an extensive PPP literature meta-review that uses objective bibliometric measures on 1970 articles from 773 journals. The methodology involves ranking journals, identifying topical trends over 1989–2018, and clustering the literature to create a PPP knowledge map with associated research domains. The findings reaffirm that PPP is not only a multi-disciplinary research area but also a self-contained meta-discipline that integrates some allied disciplines with their foundational theories. The PPP meta-discipline is largely dominated by Construction Management and Economics (CME), Public Administration and Management, and Transportation Research disciplines, and integrates emerging topics such as sustainability, governance and stakeholders management. This study contributes to the CME scholarly community as it offers the first comprehensive meta-analysis of PPP literature and helps understanding PPP under the lens of a multi-disciplinary perspective.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 109-125
Issue: 2
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1643033
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Author-Name: Wang Pu
Author-X-Name-First: Wang
Author-X-Name-Last: Pu
Author-Name: Fei Xu
Author-X-Name-First: Fei
Author-X-Name-Last: Xu
Author-Name: Ruoxun Chen
Author-X-Name-First: Ruoxun
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen
Author-Name: Rui Cunha Marques
Author-X-Name-First: Rui Cunha
Author-X-Name-Last: Marques
Title: PPP project procurement model selection in China: does it matter?
Abstract: 
 Procurement models play a key role in determining the success of a public–private–partnership (PPP) project because they can help the government select the best bidder. Yet, few studies have systematically examined the selection of different procurement models. A content analysis is performed to discuss the institutional and legal framework along with the features of different procurement models in China. A multinomial logistic regression model is then applied to empirically investigate the relationship between the selection of different procurement models and the internal characteristics of the projects, including the investment, duration, operation mode, sector and region. Besides, a questionnaire survey to Chinese officials participating in PPP project procurement is conducted to identify the critical factors affecting the selection preferences. The regression analysis shows that the PPP project procurement model selection in China varies significantly with the internal characteristics of the projects. Moreover, the three most important factors identified are the laws and regulations, internal characteristics of the projects and advice from consultant agencies. These results indicate that the PPP project procurement model selection in China does matter. Helpful policy suggestions for the governments of China and other countries are also provided.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 126-139
Issue: 2
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1596291
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Author-Name: Nunzia Carbonara
Author-X-Name-First: Nunzia
Author-X-Name-Last: Carbonara
Author-Name: Roberta Pellegrino
Author-X-Name-First: Roberta
Author-X-Name-Last: Pellegrino
Title: The role of public private partnerships in fostering innovation
Abstract: 
 Despite the prevailing view in the studies on public private partnerships (PPPs) on the potentiality of PPP models for stimulating innovation, existing studies fail to provide a full understating of the relationship between PPP characteristics and innovation, namely they do not explain whether and to what extent some characteristics of PPP are more likely to foster innovation rather than others. This paper aims at providing answers to the following key research questions: Which are the PPP features that favour innovation? How should a PPP be properly structured in order to foster innovation? With this aim, drawing upon the main streams of studies on innovation, we develop a conceptual framework on the relationship between PPP and innovation and formulate the research hypotheses. An econometric analysis is then applied to empirically test the hypotheses using a dataset of 290 PPP projects spanning different countries and sectors, extracted by the World Bank PPI Database. Findings reveal that the arrangement of PPP projects; the market, contract and network structure, as well as government supports, may affect innovation. These results provide foundations to elaborate managerial implications for the future implementation of PPP projects, showing how PPP features have to be structured in order to foster innovation.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 140-156
Issue: 2
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1610184
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Author-Name: Nastaran Tavakoli
Author-X-Name-First: Nastaran
Author-X-Name-Last: Tavakoli
Author-Name: Seyed Hossein Hosseini Nourzad
Author-X-Name-First: Seyed Hossein
Author-X-Name-Last: Hosseini Nourzad
Title: Win-win pricing method for BOT projects using a simulation-based evolutionary optimization
Abstract: 
 Several failures have been reported in maintaining the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) projects viability through their life cycle. BOT contracts are one of the popular tools to respond to fund deficiencies in infrastructure projects, thus it is crucial to determine optimum concession terms for them. In previous research, the value of social benefits has mostly been neglected in the decision-making process, which results in unfair distribution of benefits between the government and the concessionaire. Therefore, a pricing framework based on a Simulation Multi-Objective Optimization (SMOO) method is developed in this research which includes the value of social benefits as well as the effects of uncertainties in BOT projects. The application of the model to a real-world project confirms that it presents a win-win solution in which the benefits of the two contracting parties are simultaneously maximized compared to the results obtained by using conventional methods. The results confirm the contribution of this research to reach a consensus on concession price and to keep the project viability as a result of its ability to cope with the high volatilities through simulation techniques. Furthermore, it can help the decision-makers to either seek a balance between both sides’ interests or determine the concession price based on their preferential strategies.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 157-171
Issue: 2
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1657234
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Author-Name: Jeroen van der Meer
Author-X-Name-First: Jeroen
Author-X-Name-Last: van der Meer
Author-Name: Andreas Hartmann
Author-X-Name-First: Andreas
Author-X-Name-Last: Hartmann
Author-Name: Aad van der Horst
Author-X-Name-First: Aad
Author-X-Name-Last: van der Horst
Author-Name: Geert Dewulf
Author-X-Name-First: Geert
Author-X-Name-Last: Dewulf
Title: Multi-criteria decision analysis and quality of design decisions in infrastructure tenders: a contractor’s perspective
Abstract: 
 Design decision-making in infrastructure tenders is a challenging task for contractors due to limited time and resources. Multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) promises to support contractors in dealing with this challenge. However, the ability of MCDA to ensure decision quality in the specific context of infrastructure tenders has gained little attention. By undertaking a longitudinal case study on early design decisions in a tender for a design-build project in the Netherlands the relationship between MCDA and decision quality is investigated. The case results show that in the early tender phase the decision making very much relies on the experience and knowledge of engineers. If MCDA is inappropriately used in such a context it can create impressions of soundly underpinned evaluations of design options while neglecting uncertainties and leading to low-quality decision. Although MCDA defines the “what” is required for structuring the decision problem, it does not support decision-makers in the “how” to do it. The explicit consideration of decision quality elements in MCDA can support the “how” and can create awareness for decision makers concerning importance, scope and uncertainty of criteria.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 172-188
Issue: 2
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1577559
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Author-Name: Ayirebi Dansoh
Author-X-Name-First: Ayirebi
Author-X-Name-Last: Dansoh
Author-Name: Samuel Frimpong
Author-X-Name-First: Samuel
Author-X-Name-Last: Frimpong
Author-Name: Goodenough Dennis Oppong
Author-X-Name-First: Goodenough Dennis
Author-X-Name-Last: Oppong
Title: Exploring the dimensions of traditional authority influencing stakeholder management at the pre-construction stage of infrastructure projects
Abstract: 
 In many parts of the world, traditional authorities influence the pre-construction stakeholder management process on infrastructure projects. In this conceptual article, we sought to explore the dimensions of traditional authority that influence stakeholder management at the pre-construction stage, using the case of Ghana. Twenty-nine different issues related to traditional authority were identified through a systematic literature review. Then, through a narrative focus group discussion, the issues were validated, revised and condensed into 21 items. Through thematic analysis, the issues were clustered into four dimensions of traditional authority influences: power and role of traditional leadership; expectations of traditional leadership; project impacts on community resources; and impact of religious and cultural values. Through a further abstraction of the results, we identified six patterns of influence that emerge from the interaction between traditional authorities and other stakeholders, viz.: compromise; uncertainty; instability; power and role suppression; acculturation; and polarization. The findings provide a starting point for theorizing the influence of traditional authority on pre-construction stakeholder management. The findings also provide project managers with information for the development of practical strategies for managing the influence of traditional authorities to ensure an effective stakeholder management process at the pre-construction stage of infrastructure projects.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 189-206
Issue: 2
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1589647
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Author-Name: Satish Kumar Viswanathan
Author-X-Name-First: Satish Kumar
Author-X-Name-Last: Viswanathan
Author-Name: Kamalendra Kumar Tripathi
Author-X-Name-First: Kamalendra Kumar
Author-X-Name-Last: Tripathi
Author-Name: Kumar Neeraj Jha
Author-X-Name-First: Kumar Neeraj
Author-X-Name-Last: Jha
Title: Influence of risk mitigation measures on international construction project success criteria – a survey of Indian experiences
Abstract: 
 Despite globalisation bringing diverse opportunities for construction firms from developing countries, executing international construction projects entails many risks. Several past studies illustrate the risks faced by firms in international construction projects and recommend various risk mitigation measures without revealing their effect on project success criteria. In order to fill this knowledge gap, this study aims to test the influence of identified risk mitigation measures on project success criteria. To achieve this, nine risk mitigation measures and three project success criteria—cost performance, schedule performance and firm’s performance—were identified through a literature review. After verifying the identified risk mitigation measures and project success criteria with a preliminary study, a questionnaire was administered to experts who possess adequate knowledge in international construction projects. The collected data from 105 questionnaires were analyzed, grouped and modelled using factor analysis and structural equation modelling (SEM). Application of factor analysis to identify the correlated risk mitigation measures extracted three risk mitigation factors, namely pre-project planning, local participation and contract selection. Furthermore, the influence of risk mitigation factors on project success criteria is hypothesized and tested using SEM. Amongst the identified risk mitigation factors, local participation emerges as the most influencing factor on project success criteria followed by contract selection and pre-project planning. The generated model would enable construction firms from India and similar developing countries to focus on identified risk mitigation factors to achieve improved project success criteria and project management success.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 207-222
Issue: 3
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1577987
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Author-Name: K. Chandrashekhar Iyer
Author-X-Name-First: K. Chandrashekhar
Author-X-Name-Last: Iyer
Author-Name: Ratnesh Kumar
Author-X-Name-First: Ratnesh
Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar
Author-Name: Surya Prakash Singh
Author-X-Name-First: Surya Prakash
Author-X-Name-Last: Singh
Title: Understanding the role of contractor capability in risk management: a comparative case study of two similar projects
Abstract: 
 In the construction industry, contractor prequalification is used for measuring contractor capability and selecting capable contractors for the successful execution of projects. Research emphasizes that contractor capability and risk management are critical for project success and have a correlation. However, observations suggest that risks are not considered during prequalification and even prequalified contractors perform poorly causing project failures. Such observations indicate a research gap for which this research explores the role of contractor capability in risk management at the project level. The analysis uses a comparative case study of risk management in two similar ongoing projects having different contractors. It reveals that the contractor capability assessed during prequalification is an attribute of an organization; while the capability required to mitigate risks and execute work is an attribute of a project. When risks materialize, the capability of a contractor may reduce and the capability required to mitigate risks in a project may increase. This will create a deficit of resources resulting in poor performance by the contractor. Therefore, criteria for prequalification must be decided considering risks scenarios for projects and contractors to screen out marginally qualified contractors and increase chances of project success.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 223-238
Issue: 3
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1590614
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Author-Name: Thaís da C. L. Alves
Author-X-Name-First: Thaís da C. L.
Author-X-Name-Last: Alves
Author-Name: Yoshua Neuman
Author-X-Name-First: Yoshua
Author-X-Name-Last: Neuman
Author-Name: Kenneth D. Walsh
Author-X-Name-First: Kenneth D.
Author-X-Name-Last: Walsh
Author-Name: Kim LaScola Needy
Author-X-Name-First: Kim LaScola
Author-X-Name-Last: Needy
Author-Name: Rufaidah AlMaian
Author-X-Name-First: Rufaidah
Author-X-Name-Last: AlMaian
Title: Highly effective companies in supplier quality surveillance practices: a quantitative analysis
Abstract: 
 Results presented are part of a larger mixed-mode study on supplier quality practices focusing on the cross-analysis of interviews, focus groups, and a questionnaire, which collected actual data about timing, costs, practices, and non-conformances associated with purchase orders (POs) from Engineering Procure and Construct (EPC) projects for four material types considered relevant to projects built by EPC contractors based in the United States. The present discussion specifically focuses on the analysis of the non-parametric dataset obtained from the POs to investigate a subset of companies labelled as highly effective companies (HECs). This contribution is unique as it used a mixed-mode approach to collect data beyond construction sites and investigate the product/supplier side of construction processes to advance knowledge of how materials can be sent to construction project sites free of defects and rework and indicates practices that contribute to this goal. When compared to other companies in the dataset, HECs engage in more hours of observation in suppliers’ facilities, communicate more often with suppliers, put more effort and time in the planning stages of the project, use more practices related to supplier quality surveillance and supplier quality management, and find non-conformances earlier in the project.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 239-258
Issue: 3
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1590613
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Author-Name: David Espinoza
Author-X-Name-First: David
Author-X-Name-Last: Espinoza
Author-Name: Javier Rojo
Author-X-Name-First: Javier
Author-X-Name-Last: Rojo
Author-Name: Arturo Cifuentes
Author-X-Name-First: Arturo
Author-X-Name-Last: Cifuentes
Author-Name: Jeremy Morris
Author-X-Name-First: Jeremy
Author-X-Name-Last: Morris
Title: DNPV: a valuation methodology for infrastructure and Capital investments consistent with prospect theory
Abstract: 
 Traditional valuation methods such as net present value (NPV) utilize increased discount rates to account for risk, in the process introducing a time bias effect that promotes short-termism. Application of NPV often discourages much needed infrastructure projects that require large capital investments yet are slow to generate positive cashflows. NPV also downplays the significance of future liabilities and can lead to risk misallocation amongst investment partners and stakeholders. The decoupled net present value (DNPV) method introduces the risk-as-a-cost concept that prices the risk of obtaining lower-than-expected cashflows and thus represents investors’ compensation for bearing such risks. Capturing the loss-aversion attitudes described by prospect theory, DNPV provides a transparent and consistent valuation framework for long-term investments by: (i) calculating expected values of cashflow components using their probability characterizations, (ii) defining the cost of risk (market and non-market) as the expected downside value, (iii) subtracting/adding the cost of risk from/to expected revenues/expenditures, and (iv) discounting the results using risk-free rates. DNPV’s power is illustrated by re-analyzing a 42-year toll-road concession initially evaluated using NPV and real options. The case study shows how explicit risk quantifications could be used to better structure the concession and reallocate risks among stakeholders.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 259-274
Issue: 3
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1648842
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Author-Name: Sidar Çınar
Author-X-Name-First: Sidar
Author-X-Name-Last: Çınar
Title: Construction labour, subcontracting and masculinity: “construction is a man’s job”
Abstract: 
 This study examines how construction workers construct their male identity on the basis of their job requirements. A qualitative field research comprising in-depth interviews was conducted with 32 construction workers in Diyarbakır to examine subcontracting in Turkey’s construction sector. The findings show that by defining construction labour in terms of physical capacity, an outcome of the labour conditions shaped by the practice of subcontracting, construction work have become naturalised as a man’s job. The findings also illustrate how construction produces different masculinities that intersect with the understanding of working class shaped by the role of men being the head of the family rather than a single notion of manhood shaped by physical working conditions. Nevertheless, the male worker culture that feeds off different masculinities still retains the power to dominate and exclude women as workers from the construction site, e.g. through means of sexual harassment.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 275-290
Issue: 3
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1690155
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Author-Name: Yasuhiro Kotera
Author-X-Name-First: Yasuhiro
Author-X-Name-Last: Kotera
Author-Name: Pauline Green
Author-X-Name-First: Pauline
Author-X-Name-Last: Green
Author-Name: David Sheffield
Author-X-Name-First: David
Author-X-Name-Last: Sheffield
Title: Work-life balance of UK construction workers: relationship with mental health
Abstract: 
 Although the importance of work-life balance (WLB) is related to occupational psychological outcomes in many countries and industries, these relationships have not been explored in UK construction industry, a major sector of the UK economy. This workforce suffers from high rates of mental health problems and low help-seeking. Accordingly, the purposes of this study were to explore relationships between WLB, mental health, attitudes towards mental health problems, along with work schedules. One hundred and forty-four UK workers in the construction industry completed measures of those three constructs. WLB was negatively associated with mental health problems and mental health attitudes. Mental health attitudes did not mediate the relationship between WLB and mental health problems with a small effect size. WLB was the strongest predictor of mental health problems. Mental health problems scores differed by work pattern groups; day time workers had poorer mental health than mixed workers. Findings will help UK construction workers, employers, and organizational researchers deepen their understanding of WLB and identify better solutions to poor WLB and mental health.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 291-303
Issue: 3
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1625417
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Author-Name: Amy Javernick-Will
Author-X-Name-First: Amy
Author-X-Name-Last: Javernick-Will
Author-Name: Ashwin Mahalingam
Author-X-Name-First: Ashwin
Author-X-Name-Last: Mahalingam
Author-Name: John E. Taylor
Author-X-Name-First: John E.
Author-X-Name-Last: Taylor
Title: Ray Levitt: professor, practitioner and pathfinder
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 305-307
Issue: 4
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1730922
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Author-Name: Matthew R. Hallowell
Author-X-Name-First: Matthew R.
Author-X-Name-Last: Hallowell
Author-Name: Siddharth Bhandari
Author-X-Name-First: Siddharth
Author-X-Name-Last: Bhandari
Author-Name: Wael Alruqi
Author-X-Name-First: Wael
Author-X-Name-Last: Alruqi
Title: Methods of safety prediction: analysis and integration of risk assessment, leading indicators, precursor analysis, and safety climate
Abstract: 
 Construction safety prediction is an emerging field where various forms of information and analytical techniques are used to predict the likelihood or severity of a future injury. A review of this literature reveals that even though the approaches are used for the same goal of predicting future safety outcomes, they are modeled independently and exclusively from one another. To organize thinking in safety prediction, the literature is organized into four operationally-defined predictive families: (1) safety risk assessment, which considers the characteristics and dangers of the work; (2) precursor analysis, which considers the conditions of the workers; (3) leading indicators, which consider the quantity of safety management activities; and (4) safety climate assessments, which considers worker perceptions of safety. Additionally, a unified model is proposed where the four families are considered together and opportunities for synergy and cross-validation are exploited. Researchers may benefit from this model as they create points of departure, propose and test novel approaches, and attempt to contextualize their findings within the existing body of literature. Furthermore, practitioners may use the model to make more accurate and robust safety predictions that account for the interconnectedness of the work attributes, human resources, and management strategies that affect safety.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 308-321
Issue: 4
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1598566
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Author-Name: Daniel M. Hall
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Author-X-Name-Last: Hall
Author-Name: Jennifer K. Whyte
Author-X-Name-First: Jennifer K.
Author-X-Name-Last: Whyte
Author-Name: Jerker Lessing
Author-X-Name-First: Jerker
Author-X-Name-Last: Lessing
Title: Mirror-breaking strategies to enable digital manufacturing in Silicon Valley construction firms: a comparative case study
Abstract: 
 In construction, the mirroring of knowledge with tasks increasingly limits firm-level abilities to identify and pursue systemic innovation opportunities. Recent research identifies how integration strategies enable individual projects to break from this trap, but much less is known about potential strategic action of firms to enable systemic innovation. To explore this, a longitudinal comparative case study examines how three entrepreneurial firms – DPR construction, RAD Urban, and Project Frog – in the San Francisco Bay Area describe their own strategic evolution and restructuring of firm boundaries over the past five years to enable greater adoption of digital manufacturing. Each firm has developed a different approach – relational, project-based spinoff; vertical integration; or digital systems integration. Benefits and challenges are identified for each. The approaches are theorized as a form of strategic mirror-breaking intended to redefine the current paradigm of knowledge and task dependencies. They enable the firms to develop products with new system architectures and access more opportunities for innovation in digitally-enabled manufacturing. The paper concludes with discussion of how the identification and characterization of strategies for mirror-breaking enriches understanding of integration for systemic innovation in construction at the firm level. The paper identifies common themes for digitally-enabled manufacturing including the limitations of the current industry structure, the emergence of new hybrid positions, and the opportunity for platforms to provide longitudinal integration.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 322-339
Issue: 4
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1656814
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Author-Name: Iris D. Tommelein
Author-X-Name-First: Iris D.
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Title: Design science research in construction management: multi-disciplinary collaboration on the SightPlan system
Abstract: 
 As a tribute to Ray Levitt’s early computer science contributions, this paper presents the research methodology he and I in close collaboration with Barbara Hayes-Roth followed to develop the SightPlan system. This research methodology falls under the umbrella of what is known as “design science.” Design science concerns itself with designing and making artefacts to fulfil a purpose, and then testing and validating that they indeed are fit-for-purpose. Design science does not belong in the category of physical science or of fundamental science; instead, it falls in the category of the sciences of the artificial. This paper describes the methodological steps pursued in design science and in parallel illustrates how these steps were instantiated and what artefacts were produced in the course of developing the SightPlan system, a blackboard expert system that lays out temporary facilities on construction sites. The aims of this paper are to recognise Ray’s work as an advisor and researcher, reflect on and promote the use of design science in construction management and economics and thereby participate in the ongoing discussion on research methods in this journal, and illustrate to scholars in this field that research is an opportunistic endeavour.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 340-354
Issue: 4
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1718723
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Author-Name: John Kunz
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Author-Name: Martin Fischer
Author-X-Name-First: Martin
Author-X-Name-Last: Fischer
Title: Virtual design and construction
Abstract: 
 Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) is the use of integrated multi-disciplinary performance models of design-construction projects to support explicit and public business objectives. Professor Levitt’s Virtual Design Team (VDT) project provided a fundamental point of departure of this work: the organisation model provides a central theoretical and practical element in the VDC framework. VDC models are virtual because they are computer-based descriptions of the project. This paper summarises the VDC framework that integrates an organisation perspective with perspectives that are implicit in VDT, including 3D Building Information Model (BIM) product models of a product to be designed, built and operated – typically a physical facility – management by objectives, Lean production management and the social method of Integrated Concurrent Engineering (ICE). Thus, VDC project models emphasise those aspects of the project that can be designed and managed, i.e., the product (typically a building or plant facility), the organisation that will define, design, construct and operate it, and the process that the organisation teams will follow. Many companies and hundreds of professionals now use VDC methods, and they consistently find that they improve project and business performance.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 355-363
Issue: 4
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1714068
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Author-Name: Mahesh Balasubramani
Author-X-Name-First: Mahesh
Author-X-Name-Last: Balasubramani
Author-Name: Ashwin Mahalingam
Author-X-Name-First: Ashwin
Author-X-Name-Last: Mahalingam
Author-Name: W. Richard Scott
Author-X-Name-First: W. Richard
Author-X-Name-Last: Scott
Title: Imitation and adaptation: lessons from a case study of a metro rail project in India
Abstract: 
 Oversight arrangements which articulate technical, contractual and organizational decisions in a project domain constitute project governance. In the light of rapid globalization and an increasing number of complex, pluralistic and heterogeneous projects, the need for contingent project governance arrangements which bridge both stability and temporality of project decisions is emphasized in the literature. Nevertheless, inadequate attention has been paid to study how these governance arrangements are actually set up on contemporary projects. We use a combination of institutions-based and practice-based lenses to develop arguments on how governance arrangements are initially selected and replicated or revised, thereby leading to the emergence of order in project governance structures. We gather empirical evidence by qualitatively studying the shaping of project governance structures in a metro rail project in India. Our data show how the project promoters drew from the Delhi Metro’s governance structures to make technical, contractual and organizational decisions in the Chennai Metro, and then contested or stabilized these structures within the project field through situated interactions. Consequently, we identify 11 underlying mechanisms of sustenance and change of governance arrangements and project norms. By bridging both generic and contextual governance perspectives, the study underlines the role of situated “governing” in (re)creating governance structures.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 364-382
Issue: 4
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1619932
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Author-Name: Geert Dewulf
Author-X-Name-First: Geert
Author-X-Name-Last: Dewulf
Author-Name: Michael J. Garvin
Author-X-Name-First: Michael J.
Author-X-Name-Last: Garvin
Title: Responsive governance in PPP projects to manage uncertainty
Abstract: 
 Despite the awareness that uncertainty impacts projects with long time horizons, public-private partnership (PPP) research has not extensively examined the operations phase of such projects where interactions between public and private counterparties will be frequent and long-term while subject to a changing environment. Accordingly, two distinct but related investigations examining how governance strategies can address uncertainty in PPP projects are presented. The first identified contractual mechanisms for risk sharing formed during the shaping phase of a broad set of PPP projects; a majority of these mechanisms were strategically designed to address risks as they unfold so counterparty project managers can rely on current information and circumstances during risk resolution. The second explored the emergence of relational mechanisms over time, which revealed that project managers had to consistently adjust established relational approaches to respond to unforeseen events in PPPs. The findings of both studies illustrate the necessity for responsiveness and complementarity of contractual and relational mechanisms in PPPs. Further, the mechanisms uncovered demand project management agility and flexibility as well as improved relational strategies, which is aligned with the emphasis on learning and adaptation in the broader, contemporary project management literature. Consequently, principles from project management 2.0 such as empowering competent project managers and shared global awareness are likely to enhance responsive PPP governance and warrant further exploration.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 383-397
Issue: 4
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1618478
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Author-Name: Paul S. Chinowsky
Author-X-Name-First: Paul S.
Author-X-Name-Last: Chinowsky
Author-Name: Amy Javernick-Will
Author-X-Name-First: Amy
Author-X-Name-Last: Javernick-Will
Title: High-value, collaborative networks
Abstract: 
 Networks that generate collaboration and innovative ideas on a regular basis are characterized in this paper as high-value, collaborative networks. The initiation and development of these networks outside of the confines of a formal organization is analyzed in the context of the Engineering Project Organization Society (EPOS). The society, initiated by Professor Raymond Levitt, has existed for 15 years and continues to grow while retaining a core group of founding members. We conducted and analyzed interviews with society members to develop a framework that describes how individuals can form a core with sufficient pull to enable a network to form, stabilize and grow. The framework provides a perspective on how networks sustain through its individual members, the environment in which the network exists, and the rewards individuals obtain from being part of the network. Each of these elements by itself is insufficient to develop network stability; rather, it is the combination of a stable network core and continuous reinforcement of value from the network that serves to preserve and expand network membership. The development of the framework will benefit both academic and professional contexts by highlighting the key elements required to introduce and sustain a dynamic knowledge network.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 398-408
Issue: 4
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1607513
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Author-Name: Raymond E. Levitt
Author-X-Name-First: Raymond E.
Author-X-Name-Last: Levitt
Title: Rejoinder to the Festschrift
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 409-411
Issue: 4
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1729490
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Author-Name: Ghang Lee
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Author-X-Name-Last: Lee
Author-Name: André Borrmann
Author-X-Name-First: André
Author-X-Name-Last: Borrmann
Title: BIM policy and management
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 413-419
Issue: 5
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1726979
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Author-Name: Ajibade A. Aibinu
Author-X-Name-First: Ajibade A.
Author-X-Name-Last: Aibinu
Author-Name: Eleni Papadonikolaki
Author-X-Name-First: Eleni
Author-X-Name-Last: Papadonikolaki
Title: Conceptualizing and operationalizing team task interdependences: BIM implementation assessment using effort distribution analytics
Abstract: 
 Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a technological innovation currently at the forefront of digital transformation in the built environment. To achieve satisfactory outcomes with BIM, adopters need to find the most appropriate implementation strategy that is economically efficient. The research discussed here explores why and how distribution of effort spent on various tasks over project life cycle can be used as a metric for assessing and improving the performance of BIM implementation. Using quantitative data collected from a single in-depth case study of a BIM-enabled design and build project and subsequent interviews with three project actors and 11 BIM experts, to validate and triangulate the findings, we explore the use of effort data to analyze and visualize effort distribution patterns. The visualizations revealed the dynamics of team collaboration and task interdependences in BIM-enabled work and their impact on effort distribution. Lack of timely input by the contractor, subcontractors and suppliers influenced unusual patterns in the distribution of efforts indicating potential sources of inefficiency and unnecessary costs in the BIM process; thereby revealing the pivotal role of procurement structure and suggesting the need for timely involvement of key project participants. The contribution of this work is twofold. Methodologically, effort distribution analytics can provide insights that managers can use to improve BIM implementation process. Theoretically, the findings can be used to support informed decision-making, control cost, optimize resources, manage cash flow and to structure fees.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 420-446
Issue: 5
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1623409
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Author-Name: Adeyemi Akintola
Author-X-Name-First: Adeyemi
Author-X-Name-Last: Akintola
Author-Name: Senthilkumar Venkatachalam
Author-X-Name-First: Senthilkumar
Author-X-Name-Last: Venkatachalam
Author-Name: David Root
Author-X-Name-First: David
Author-X-Name-Last: Root
Title: Understanding BIM’s impact on professional work practices using activity theory
Abstract: 
 Recent critiques of the BIM literature describe it as largely devoid of critical theoretical perspectives and theorization capable of explaining the nature of change in work practices in a holistic manner. In response, the authors argue that, from a theoretical standpoint, implementing BIM within professional work practices (as activity systems) induces their evolution through dysfunctions created within the systems and their resolution. Cases of professional organizations in South Africa that have implemented BIM within their organization and in multi-organizational projects helped to develop new theoretical insights into how professional work practices evolve using activity theory-based re-description of the data. Changes in professional work practices were analyzed sequentially within the framework, confirming theoretical propositions and revealing the dynamics between and within the interconnected system of actors, their object, tools, rules guiding work, roles they assume and the stakeholders. Essentially, the findings imply that the implementation of BIM significantly changes work practices within organizations, but gradually and over time. This supports an evolutionary, rather than a radical or revolutionary, view of BIM-induced change. This theoretical perspective could explain future dimensions of change in professional work practices involving BIM, and indeed similar work mediating tools.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 447-467
Issue: 5
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2018.1559338
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Author-Name: Hannes Lindblad
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Author-Name: Jacob Rudolphsson Guerrero
Author-X-Name-First: Jacob Rudolphsson
Author-X-Name-Last: Guerrero
Title: Client’s role in promoting BIM implementation and innovation in construction
Abstract: 
 Innovation is often viewed as vital in addressing future demands on the construction industry, but innovation implementation is also considered challenging in this fragmented, project-based industry. In order to address the challenges, client organisations are commonly acknowledged as key actors in driving construction innovation. However, the details of what the client role constitutes is less clear, and the question of whether innovation should be mainly client-led or supplier-led is debated. The purpose in this paper is to explore different roles public client organisations can enact to promote innovation. To fulfil this purpose, an explorative case study has been conducted at the largest transport infrastructure client in Sweden; exploring two initiatives which have simultaneously been deployed to promote innovation. The studied organisation is on the one hand trying to influence the industry to implement Building Information Modelling (BIM), adopting a BIM policy and actively influencing the supply chain, while on the other hand promoting innovation through policies aimed at providing more flexibility in projects, enabling suppliers to propose new solutions and emphasising market competition. Even though the overarching goals are similar, promote innovation, the research finds that the simultaneous use of the policies create intra-organisational tension within the client organisation. The findings provide insights into the different roles clients can enact in promoting innovation, and contribute to the understanding of clients as a key actor for promoting innovation in the construction industry.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 468-482
Issue: 5
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1716989
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Author-Name: Dale Steinhardt
Author-X-Name-First: Dale
Author-X-Name-Last: Steinhardt
Author-Name: Karen Manley
Author-X-Name-First: Karen
Author-X-Name-Last: Manley
Author-Name: Louise Bildsten
Author-X-Name-First: Louise
Author-X-Name-Last: Bildsten
Author-Name: Kristian Widen
Author-X-Name-First: Kristian
Author-X-Name-Last: Widen
Title: The structure of emergent prefabricated housing industries: a comparative case study of Australia and Sweden
Abstract: 
 Prefabricated housing is a disruptive innovation struggling to take hold in a traditional complex product system (CoPS). It is quicker to produce and has improved environmental performance compared to traditional housing. CoPS have more dense and complex network connections than commodity industries, making disruptive innovation more difficult. Effective relational capabilities can achieve the coordination necessary to address this challenge. The prefabricated housing industry needs to develop a structure that drives these capabilities. Using a case study methodology, the structure of the industry is examined in two contrasting countries, namely Australia and Sweden, as they represent an early and late stage of industry emergence, respectively. A new framework is proposed for this purpose, enabling a repeatable, orderly and comprehensive disaggregation of industry structure to examine the latent drivers of relational capability. The main empirical contribution is to (1) describe an industry that is yet to be formally recognized by national statistical agencies and (2) show how the adoption of prefabricated housing can be accelerated. The study found that younger industries need a focused industry association with diverse membership to act as an effective system integrator.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 483-501
Issue: 6
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1588464
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Author-Name: Mehrdad Arashpour
Author-X-Name-First: Mehrdad
Author-X-Name-Last: Arashpour
Author-Name: Amin Heidarpour
Author-X-Name-First: Amin
Author-X-Name-Last: Heidarpour
Author-Name: Ali Akbar Nezhad
Author-X-Name-First: Ali
Author-X-Name-Last: Akbar Nezhad
Author-Name: Zahra Hosseinifard
Author-X-Name-First: Zahra
Author-X-Name-Last: Hosseinifard
Author-Name: Nicholas Chileshe
Author-X-Name-First: Nicholas
Author-X-Name-Last: Chileshe
Author-Name: Reza Hosseini
Author-X-Name-First: Reza
Author-X-Name-Last: Hosseini
Title: Performance-based control of variability and tolerance in off-site manufacture and assembly: optimization of penalty on poor production quality
Abstract: 
 Defects and quality problems in off-site manufacturing of building parts are caused by different variables. Subsequently, rework is required during on-site subassembly aggregation. Rework and tampering with prefabricated parts has implications including suboptimal structural/non-structural performance, delays and increased costs. Currently there is a gap in the off-site construction literature in developing effective interventions to reflect on variability in operations of subassembly manufacturers. On this basis, and in the first step of the current research, point clouds of the as-built status of parts are generated by laser scanners and compared with the as-designed status represented by Building Information models (BIM). Then, optimization modelling is used for development of a balanced penalty and incentive (PI) scheme to minimize variability. For this purpose, total expenditure on variability reduction is offset by revenues generated from penalties on poor quality. This optimization-based research contributes to the off-site construction literature by providing cost-effective solutions to quality problems. Furthermore, models and findings are of practical importance to off-site manufacturers by encouraging precision and discouraging discrepancy.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 502-514
Issue: 6
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1616789
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Author-Name: Abbas Hassan
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Author-X-Name-Last: Hassan
Author-Name: Khaled El-Rayes
Author-X-Name-First: Khaled
Author-X-Name-Last: El-Rayes
Title: Quantifying the interruption impact of activity delays in non-serial repetitive construction projects
Abstract: 
 Available scheduling models for repetitive construction projects can be classified as serial or non-serial. Serial models assume that each repetitive activity is limited to have only one predecessor and one successor, while non-serial models enable repetitive activities to have multi predecessors and successors. Activity delays in serial and non-serial repetitive projects often cause work interruptions for successor activities and project delays. This paper presents the development of a novel scheduling model for both serial and non-serial repetitive construction projects to quantify the impact of any activity delay on interrupting the crew work continuity of its successors. An application example of a repetitive construction project from the literature is analyzed to illustrate the use of the model and its computations. This analysis illustrates the novel capabilities of the model in: (1) calculating a new float to identify the duration that each activity can be delayed without causing interruption in the crew work continuity of any of its successors; and (2) quantifying the impact of unexpected activity delay on interrupting the crew work continuity of its successors. These capabilities enable construction planners to analyze and minimize the impact of unexpected activity delays on interrupting the crew work continuity of all its successors.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 515-533
Issue: 6
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1657922
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Author-Name: Ahmed Wa Hammad
Author-X-Name-First: Ahmed Wa
Author-X-Name-Last: Hammad
Author-Name: Hanna Grzybowska
Author-X-Name-First: Hanna
Author-X-Name-Last: Grzybowska
Author-Name: Monty Sutrisna
Author-X-Name-First: Monty
Author-X-Name-Last: Sutrisna
Author-Name: Ali Akbarnezhad
Author-X-Name-First: Ali
Author-X-Name-Last: Akbarnezhad
Author-Name: Assed Haddad
Author-X-Name-First: Assed
Author-X-Name-Last: Haddad
Title: A novel mathematical optimisation model for the scheduling of activities in modular construction factories
Abstract: 
 Modular construction has been reported to lead to a number of advantages when contrasted with conventional construction approaches, including time and cost savings, along with reduced environmental impacts. Given that the operations involved in modular construction take place within a controlled environment, an integral factor that impacts the productivity of works involved is the timely scheduling of the associated activities. Unlike conventional on-site construction methods, operations in modular construction take place in a sequential and linear manner, with large dependence on adequate resource allocation to specific workstations. In a bid to address the lack of mathematical optimisation methods that target the scheduling of operations in a modular factory setting, this paper proposes a novel mixed integer non-linear programming model for optimising the scheduling of modular construction activities on the shop floor of modular factories. The impact of scheduling of resources, such as overhead cranes, and the distance between stations to which activities are scheduled are factored in the proposed method. The solution approach presented for solving the scheduling problem involves the linearisation of the model to enable the use of efficient off-the-shelf solvers. A realistic case study is implemented, and an extensive computational experiment is also conducted to test the robustness and tractability of the proposed method. The performance of the model is also contrasted with a commonly adopted heuristic, with the model producing project durations reductions that are 43% less than that of the heuristic.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 534-551
Issue: 6
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1682174
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Author-Name: Martin Loosemore
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Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore
Author-Name: Suhair Alkilani
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Author-X-Name-Last: Alkilani
Author-Name: Robert Mathenge
Author-X-Name-First: Robert
Author-X-Name-Last: Mathenge
Title: The risks of and barriers to social procurement in construction: a supply chain perspective
Abstract: 
 Social procurement policies place new requirements on subcontractors to create employment opportunities for people suffering disadvantage. However, the subcontractor’s voice is largely absent from the social procurement debate, despite employing the majority of people in the construction industry. Addressing this gap in social procurement research, a survey of seventy Australian subcontractors was undertaken to explore perceived barriers to integrating six disadvantaged groups targeted by social procurement policies into the construction workforce (Indigenous people, people suffering disability, women, disengaged youth, migrants and refugees, ex-offenders). Results indicate that rather than reducing disadvantage for the most marginalised groups in society, satisficing behaviour in complying with emerging social procurement policies could have the opposite effect. Subcontractors see significant business risks associated with safety, productivity and costs with disengaged youth being perceived as the highest risk cohort, followed by migrants and refugees, people suffering disability, ex-offenders, women and Indigenous workers and employment priorities reflect these perceptions. Perceived barriers to employment vary significantly across these groups with smaller and younger firms perceiving the greatest barriers – particularly for women and Indigenous workers. Practically, the results highlight the potential risks which social procurement policies present to vulnerable people if they are introduced without sufficient support and regard for an industry’s culture, structure and capacity to deliver. Conceptually, taking this research forward, the results highlight the potential value of cross-sector collaboration and intersectionality as theoretical frameworks to better understand how these groups experience working in the construction sector.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 552-569
Issue: 6
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1687923
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Author-Name: Michael Rehm
Author-X-Name-First: Michael
Author-X-Name-Last: Rehm
Title: Reaching for the stars: green construction cost premiums for Homestar certification
Abstract: 
 The assumption that undertaking certification, using a green building rating tool, will increase capital construction cost has been well studied in commercial buildings with mixed results, but less attention has been given to the much larger residential sector. This paper studies New Zealand’s Homestar residential green building rating tool and estimates the cost premium associated with 6-Homestar certification by analyzing the actual capital construction costs of 718 newly built homes in Auckland, New Zealand. To undertake this research, the authors contacted and collected actual capital construction costs from builders and developers of recently constructed single-family homes across Auckland. Given the sensitive nature of property-level construction cost data, this study marks the first development and application of hedonic cost modelling to analyses actual construction costs of single-family homes. The authors find a 12% cost premium for 6-Homestar certification, comprising an 11% hard cost premium and 1% in additional soft costs.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 570-580
Issue: 6
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1640370
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Author-Name: Richard Fellows
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Author-Name: Anita M. M. Liu
Author-X-Name-First: Anita M. M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu
Title: Borrowing theories: contextual and empirical considerations
Abstract: 
 Emerging disciplines, such as Construction Management/Economics, inevitably borrow theory and methods from other, more mature disciplines. In doing so, both the content of the borrowed theory and the contexts in which it has been used as well as the new context in which it will be used are fundamental concerns. Contexts have determined the content of theories and impact their applications – including validities and reliability of results and findings. Through a review of leading literature on theory borrowing, this Note discusses the major issues involved and suggests considerations and precautions to ensure good research practice when borrowing theory – content, context, and methods.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 581-588
Issue: 7
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1727541
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Author-Name: Sumati Ahuja
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Author-Name: Natalia Nikolova
Author-X-Name-First: Natalia
Author-X-Name-Last: Nikolova
Author-Name: Stewart Clegg
Author-X-Name-First: Stewart
Author-X-Name-Last: Clegg
Title: Professional identity and anxiety in architect-client interactions
Abstract: 
 Large-scale construction projects increasingly have powerful and knowledgeable clients as project owners with whom professionals, such as architects, must interact. In such contexts, clients may have a significant impact on the constitution of a coherent and stable professional identity. Based on qualitative interviews with 50 architects across four large multidisciplinary professional service firms (PSFs) located in Sydney, Australia, supplemented by ethnographic observations, this article explores how architects constitute their identity in interactions with clients. The findings led us to conceptualise professional–client interactions in terms of two overarching discursive strategies deployed by architects in attempts to manage clients that are powerful and knowledgeable: best for client and best for project. We illustrate the anxieties that architects experience and suggest that attempts to secure professional identity may result in (re)producing an enduring sense of anxiety with unintended consequences for project outcomes and organisational performance.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 589-602
Issue: 7
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1703019
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Author-Name: Stefan Christoffer Gottlieb
Author-X-Name-First: Stefan Christoffer
Author-X-Name-Last: Gottlieb
Author-Name: Nicolaj Frederiksen
Author-X-Name-First: Nicolaj
Author-X-Name-Last: Frederiksen
Author-Name: Christian Koch
Author-X-Name-First: Christian
Author-X-Name-Last: Koch
Author-Name: Christian Thuesen
Author-X-Name-First: Christian
Author-X-Name-Last: Thuesen
Title: Hybrid organisations as trading zones: responses to institutional complexity in the shaping of strategic partnerships
Abstract: 
 Hybrid organisations have been touted as solutions to a range of societal problems. In a construction context, strategic partnerships, as a particular type of hybrid organisation, have given promises of increased productivity and innovation through business models combining logics and governance structures from both the public and private sectors. Little is however known about how strategic partnerships are established and develop throughout their lifespan by combining different logics in response to institutional complexity. Drawing on a study of a public client’s efforts to create cost efficient services, we analyse the formation of two strategic partnerships as emerging hybrid organisations in the intersection between a market logic, a project logic, a community logic, and an administrative logic. It is shown how different logics are mobilised in the dynamic shaping of the partnerships in response to moments of institutional complexity. On this background, we discuss how the contours of two different forms of hybrid organisation emerged, even though the partnerships initially operated and responded similarly to the institutional demands. On this basis, it is concluded that strategic partnerships can be seen as “trading zones” that follow different trajectories in coping with institutional demands, and hence the development of hybrid organisational forms.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 603-622
Issue: 7
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1738514
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Author-Name: Federica Pascale
Author-X-Name-First: Federica
Author-X-Name-Last: Pascale
Author-Name: Efthimia Pantzartzis
Author-X-Name-First: Efthimia
Author-X-Name-Last: Pantzartzis
Author-Name: Ilias Krystallis
Author-X-Name-First: Ilias
Author-X-Name-Last: Krystallis
Author-Name: Andrew D. F. Price
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew D. F.
Author-X-Name-Last: Price
Title: Rationales and practices for dynamic stakeholder engagement and disengagement. Evidence from dementia-friendly health and social care environments
Abstract: 
 Latest developments in stakeholder management literature focus on dynamic stakeholder engagement and disengagement practices, and how these are facilitated towards reaching systemic outcomes. However, limited evidence support that this network-level approach can positively influence project success. The paper analyses this issue by considering the practices (how and when), rationales (why) and outcomes (so what) that evolve in the dynamic management of external stakeholders in dementia-friendly environments. This is a crucial area to explore as the ageing population and rising dementia prevalence has increased the need to engage external stakeholders, such as people living with dementia, to develop dementia-friendly health and social environments. The empirical study of the 2013/2014 Department of Health National Dementia Capital Investment Programme involved a statistical and qualitative analysis of 98 pilot projects’ final lessons learnt reports. The analysis advances the dynamic process of timely engaging and disengaging external stakeholders in a context not previously explored in the literature related to dementia-friendly environments. Eight recurring practices and six rationales, the latter characterized by their temporal dimension, are presented in a processual model of stakeholder management.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 623-639
Issue: 7
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1679383
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Author-Name: Bhavana Pandit
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Author-X-Name-Last: Pandit
Author-Name: Alex Albert
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Author-X-Name-Last: Albert
Author-Name: Yashwardhan Patil
Author-X-Name-First: Yashwardhan
Author-X-Name-Last: Patil
Title: Developing construction hazard recognition skill: leveraging safety climate and social network safety communication patterns
Abstract: 
 Poor hazard recognition skill is a widespread issue in the construction industry. Therefore, an understanding of factors that influence the development of hazard recognition skill among workers is fundamental to effective safety management. Based on social learning theory which suggests that individuals learn efficiently by observing, interacting, and emulating others in workplaces, the current article reports findings from a larger study that examined the effect of safety climate and social-network safety communication patterns on the hazard recognition skill demonstrated by workers. More specifically, building upon previously reported findings presented in Pandit et al. which suggests that maintaining a more positive safety climate can lead to superior hazard recognition levels, the current article presents additional results examining the effect of safety climate and social-network safety communication patterns—maintained by workers—on the demonstrated hazard recognition skill. The study involved recruiting construction crews from 57 projects in the United States where safety climate and social-network safety communication data were gathered using questionnaire surveys—which was then followed by a hazard recognition activity. The results suggest that, apart from the safety climate, social-network safety communication patterns are positively related to the demonstrated hazard recognition skill. In addition, evidence of an interaction effect was found—suggesting that establishing a positive safety climate and maintaining higher levels of safety communication can yield synergistic benefits.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 640-658
Issue: 7
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1722316
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Author-Name: Arto Reiman
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Author-X-Name-Last: Reiman
Author-Name: Louise Møller Pedersen
Author-X-Name-First: Louise
Author-X-Name-Last: Møller Pedersen
Author-Name: Seppo Väyrynen
Author-X-Name-First: Seppo
Author-X-Name-Last: Väyrynen
Author-Name: Olli Airaksinen
Author-X-Name-First: Olli
Author-X-Name-Last: Airaksinen
Author-Name: Erja Sormunen
Author-X-Name-First: Erja
Author-X-Name-Last: Sormunen
Author-Name: Tuula Räsänen
Author-X-Name-First: Tuula
Author-X-Name-Last: Räsänen
Title: Multi-organisational approach to safety training: the case of a Finnish Safety Training Park
Abstract: 
 Studies across trades suggest that occupational accident and injury rates and costs are higher than average in the construction industry. There is a need for innovative and cost-effective occupational safety approaches. The Finnish construction industry and its key stakeholders have introduced a new safety training concept, called the Safety Training Park (STP). The STP consists of full-scale training points that use new training methods to stimulate individual safe behaviour and to improve safety climate within workgroups and companies. The Safety Training Park in Northern Finland (STPNF) was designed, constructed, and financed through a collaborative process that included over 80 organizations. A realistic evaluation approach was applied to document the effectiveness of STPNF training from individual and organizational perspectives. Results indicate that the dialogical STP approach with several information sharing channels fits the target groups. Evidence regarding effectiveness at the organizational level is also discussed. Cost-benefit calculations show that the multi-organizational coalition model enables efficient occupational safety and health training with reasonable costs.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 659-672
Issue: 7
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1675893
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Author-Name: Vachara Peansupap
Author-X-Name-First: Vachara
Author-X-Name-Last: Peansupap
Title: Grid-based construction site layout planning with Particle Swarm Optimisation and Travel Path Distance
Abstract: 
 Many temporary facilities are required during on-site construction operations of most projects. They must be situated in convenient locations as ease of access can have a significant impact on the efficiency and safety of the construction project. The feasible locations and layouts that satisfy all specified conditions and constraints can still be very large in number; thus, optimal layout planning can be very challenging, even for experienced engineers. A model for solving the construction site layout problem (CSLP) is proposed. A grid system is implemented to simulate sites and facilities more realistically. This model incorporates an algorithm that imitates and calculates the distances of typical travel paths of workers between a pair of facilities during construction operations. In addition, Particle Swarm Optimisation is adopted to solve the problem model. The prototype program was developed and tested on a real construction project case. The results show that the model was able to lay out the site efficiently and optimally. The resulting layouts were better than those from engineers and conventional distance calculation methods.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 673-688
Issue: 8
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1600708
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Author-Name: Mohamed Matar
Author-X-Name-First: Mohamed
Author-X-Name-Last: Matar
Author-Name: Hesham Osman
Author-X-Name-First: Hesham
Author-X-Name-Last: Osman
Author-Name: Maged Georgy
Author-X-Name-First: Maged
Author-X-Name-Last: Georgy
Author-Name: Azza Abou-Zeid
Author-X-Name-First: Azza
Author-X-Name-Last: Abou-Zeid
Author-Name: Moheeb Elsaid
Author-X-Name-First: Moheeb
Author-X-Name-Last: Elsaid
Title: Evaluating the environmental performance of pipeline construction using systems modelling
Abstract: 
 Environmental performance criteria currently represent major decision factors in civil engineering projects, including pipeline construction. This paper presents a framework based on systems modelling and multicriteria decision analysis (MCDA) that captures different setups of pipeline installation techniques and the environmental impacts expected from different execution scenarios. A model is developed via SysML using the principles of systems modelling and engineering to capture the interactions of the pipeline as a product, the installation technique utilized, together with the environment. A TOPSIS-based MCDA module permits selecting the optimum alternative among construction alternatives. Open cut trenching and microtunneling are exemplified and a case study is provided where both techniques are evaluated in terms of environmental impacts. The contribution of this work is providing a structured and versatile framework that properly captures the interactions of different pipeline installation techniques and the environment, enabling the quantification of environmental impacts to a high degree of precision. The capacity to model different scenarios allows comparison and selection of the most suitable alternative.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 689-714
Issue: 8
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1605185
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Author-Name: Mohammad A. Ammar
Author-X-Name-First: Mohammad A.
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Title: Resource optimisation in line of balance scheduling
Abstract: 
 The Critical Path Method (CPM) has failed practically for scheduling repetitive projects and Line Of Balance (LOB) has emerged as an alternative for scheduling such projects. Because of the size of most repetitive projects, efficient resource management plays a vital role in their successful implementation. However, resource levelling and allocation have not been formally investigated in repetitive projects. Heuristic methods and optimization techniques have been traditionally used to solve resource scheduling problems like the latter. Although heuristic methods can handle large-size projects, they do not guarantee optimal solutions. In this paper, resource levelling and allocation problems under LOB scheme are modelled as an optimization problem that guarantees optimal solutions. Resource continuity and logical dependency between activities are maintained where constant activity progress rate is assumed. An example project is used to demonstrate the details of model formulation. A complete solution for the range of feasible project durations is obtained as a Time-Resource Trade-Off curve. A pipeline project is used to validate the developed model revealing that the developed model is superior. The proposed model provides contractors with a complete picture for resource usage along with the range of feasible project durations from which the optimal alternative can be selected.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 715-725
Issue: 8
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1606924
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Author-Name: Amir R. Hessami
Author-X-Name-First: Amir R.
Author-X-Name-Last: Hessami
Author-Name: Vahid Faghihi
Author-X-Name-First: Vahid
Author-X-Name-Last: Faghihi
Author-Name: Amy Kim
Author-X-Name-First: Amy
Author-X-Name-Last: Kim
Author-Name: David N. Ford
Author-X-Name-First: David N.
Author-X-Name-Last: Ford
Title: Evaluating planning strategies for prioritizing projects in sustainability improvement programs
Abstract: 
 Programs to improve the sustainability of building infrastructures often consist of project portfolios that need to be prioritized in an appropriate chronological fashion to maximize the program’s benefits. This is particularly important when a revolving-fund approach is used to leverage savings from the initial projects to pay for later improvements. The success of the revolving-fund approach is dependent on the appropriate prioritization of projects. Competing performance measures and scarce resources make this task of project prioritization during the planning stage a complex and challenging endeavour. The current study examined the impact of different project prioritization strategies for revolving-fund sustainability program performance. A novel modeling approach for sustainability decision-analysis was developed using the system dynamics method, and the model was calibrated using a campus sustainability improvement program at a major university. The model was applied to evaluate the effects of five common project-prioritization strategies on three program-performance measures, across a wide range of initial investment levels. For the university case study, we found that the strategy of prioritizing projects according to decreasing benefit/cost ratio performed best. The research demonstrated that using a system dynamics model can allow sustainability program managers to make better-informed sequencing decisions, leading to a financially and environmentally successful program implementations.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 726-738
Issue: 8
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1608369
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Author-Name: Jing Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Jing
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Author-Name: Fangjian Chen
Author-X-Name-First: Fangjian
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen
Author-Name: X.-X. Yuan
Author-X-Name-First: X.-X.
Author-X-Name-Last: Yuan
Title: Comparison of cost and schedule performance of large public projects under P3 and traditional delivery models: a Canadian study
Abstract: 
 Cost overrun and schedule delay are pervasive in large public infrastructure projects in Canada and there is an ongoing debate over the root causes of these delivery risks and how best to mitigate them. Since public-private partnerships (P3s) have been long touted as an effective mitigating measure, this study aimed to provide comparative empirical evidence to explore this claim. By collecting cost and schedule data at three key milestones (decision to build, contract awarding and substantial completion) from 39 traditional projects and 27 P3 projects across Canada between 2004 and 2016, the study develops an innovative longitudinal profiling approach to inform the debate about the causes of cost overruns in large public projects. Statistical analyses of the collected data unambiguously demonstrate that P3s outperform non-P3 traditional delivery models during the construction stage in both cost overrun and schedule delay. However, substantial budget underestimation is found in the strategic decision-making process of both models of project delivery. Results from the study also provide solid objective grounds for the development of advanced value-for-money assessment methodology.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 739-755
Issue: 8
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1645344
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Title: A multi-objective construction site layout planning problem solved through integration of location and traffic assignment models
Abstract: 
 Effective construction site layout planning is imperative for ensuring the productivity and safety of construction operations during the various phases of a project. Contrary to previous studies where the focus has been merely on the location decisions of operating facilities, this study examines the site layout planning problem from the perspective of incorporating planning considerations for on-land traffic assignment on site. The site layout planning problem is thus solved by accounting for location decisions, on-land material handling equipment choices, and traffic assignment on the site’s ground during construction. A sustainable site layout is ensured through minimizing noise pollution measured at noise-sensitive receivers located around the construction site, minimizing the cost of the layout adopted, as well as minimizing the total travel time of on-land equipment traversing between the positioned temporary facilities. The problem is initially formulated as a bi-level model and then later reformulated into a single-level model based on a justified relaxation. To handle the multi-objective nature of the resulting problem, the augmented ϵ-constraint approach is utilized to generate the non-dominated Pareto front. Applied to a realistic case, the results of the proposed bi-level model demonstrate that errors of up to 55% in total system travel time can be avoided when traffic assignment on-site is considered.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 756-772
Issue: 8
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1659510
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Author-Name: Gerard H. Dericks
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Author-Name: Florence T. T. Phua
Author-X-Name-First: Florence T. T.
Author-X-Name-Last: Phua
Title: The occupational attractiveness of the built environment and the roles of individualism and collectivism: a hidden source of conflict and gender imbalance?
Abstract: 
 The success of built environment projects is closely dependent on strong collective cooperation. Yet abundant anecdotal and academic evidence attests to weak collective cooperation within the industry. To date, no research in the built environment has investigated either the individual-level differences in individualism/collectivism that affect cooperativeness, or how gender may interact with these individual-level traits. In this research we seek to make a positive contribution by using the individual rather than organization as the unit of analysis. We first test the possibility that the built environment may in fact attract uncooperative individuals who are more individualistic than collectivist with respect to two specimen subsectors, i.e. construction management and architecture. At the same time we also employ a nuanced distinction between horizontal and vertical facets of individualism/collectivism, and assess potential interactions with gender. Using individual-level data (N=548), we find that both the architecture and construction management subsectors are occupationally attractive to individuals from opposing ends of the horizontal and vertical individualism/collectivism spectrums, and that these traits interact with gender. We argue that our findings both expose an individual-level source of poor collective cooperation in the built environment industry, and underscore the need to address persistently low female recruitment and retention rates.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 773-788
Issue: 9
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1757732
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Author-Name: Christina M. Scott-Young
Author-X-Name-First: Christina M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Scott-Young
Author-Name: Michelle Turner
Author-X-Name-First: Michelle
Author-X-Name-Last: Turner
Author-Name: Sarah Holdsworth
Author-X-Name-First: Sarah
Author-X-Name-Last: Holdsworth
Title: Male and female mental health differences in built environment undergraduates
Abstract: 
 The construction industry faces skills shortages and growing mental health issues which have stimulated a research focus on the underrepresentation of female employees and on its tough macho-culture and stressful working conditions. Evidence of sex differences in construction workers’ mental health is starting to emerge, with women and younger workers experiencing the greatest levels of distress. This study takes an upstream perspective on construction human resources to explore sex differences in mental health and resilience in the early career pipeline of emerging built environment (BE) professionals. A survey of 384 BE undergraduates was conducted using the DASS-21 measure of mental health and the Resilience at University scale to explore the psychological adjustment of first and final year student cohorts. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, independent samples t-tests, and regression. Compared to first year students, female students’ mental health appeared to have deteriorated across the four-year degree, whereas, male students’ overall mental health improved. The results suggest that the construction classroom may be operating as a microcosm of the cultural environment faced by women in society in general and in the construction industry with its macho culture filtering back into the university sector. These findings suggest the need for greater attention to sex and gender differences in mental health. It is recommended that construction educators and employers partner together to proactively affect culture change by addressing gender bias early, by consciously creating a female-friendly, inclusive culture which emphasises a sense of belonging, and by providing gender-appropriate support systems and resilience training for emerging construction professionals.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 789-806
Issue: 9
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1748213
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Author-Name: Bingsheng Liu
Author-X-Name-First: Bingsheng
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu
Author-Name: Qi Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Qi
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Author-Name: Guangdong Wu
Author-X-Name-First: Guangdong
Author-X-Name-Last: Wu
Author-Name: Junwei Zheng
Author-X-Name-First: Junwei
Author-X-Name-Last: Zheng
Author-Name: Ling Li
Author-X-Name-First: Ling
Author-X-Name-Last: Li
Title: How family-supportive supervisor affect Chinese construction workers’ work-family conflict and turnover intention: investigating the moderating role of work and family identity salience
Abstract: 
 Work-family conflict and high turnover intention of construction workers have been and will continue to be significant concerns in the construction industry. To explore antecedents of work-family conflict and identify which workers are more likely to exit their organisations when they experience work-family conflict, this study examines how family-supportive supervisor (FSS) affects construction workers’ work-family conflict and turnover intention, and how identity salience moderates the relationship between work-family conflict and turnover intention. Data were collected from a sample of 271 construction workers. The results revealed that family-supportive supervisor reduced work-to-family conflict (WFC) and family-to-work conflict (FWC), which in turn predicted turnover intention. The results further suggested that construction workers with low work identity salience or high family identity salience were more likely to exit their organisation when they experienced WFC. Moreover, workers with high work identity salience reported a greater level of turnover intention when they experienced FWC. Findings will help managers in construction organisations deepen their understanding of work-family conflict.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 807-823
Issue: 9
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1748892
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Author-Name: Jeppe Z. N. Ajslev
Author-X-Name-First: Jeppe Z. N.
Author-X-Name-Last: Ajslev
Author-Name: Christian D. Wåhlin-Jacobsen
Author-X-Name-First: Christian D.
Author-X-Name-Last: Wåhlin-Jacobsen
Author-Name: Mikkel Brandt
Author-X-Name-First: Mikkel
Author-X-Name-Last: Brandt
Author-Name: Jeppe L. Møller
Author-X-Name-First: Jeppe L.
Author-X-Name-Last: Møller
Author-Name: Lars L. Andersen
Author-X-Name-First: Lars L.
Author-X-Name-Last: Andersen
Title: Losing face from engagement – an overlooked risk in the implementation of participatory organisational health and safety initiatives in the construction industry
Abstract: 
 Participatory designs are regarded as a positive way to develop and execute organisational health and safety interventions in the construction industry. While most studies focus on effect measures, little is known about process-related factors shaping the outcomes of interventions. In this article, the authors suggest that success in implementing organisational interventions is tied to microsocial mechanisms that affect whether engagement and creativity materialise into improvements. In this regard, interaction within intervention activities has been overlooked as relevant data sources. To exemplify how these may be useful, video-recorded interactions between participants in an intervention workshop setting are analysed. The framework focuses on threats to the participants’ face (i.e. their public self-image), the participants “facework”, and on how social action is oriented to deontic, epistemic and emotional domains of order. The analysis shows how threats to the participants’ faces arise in interaction, diverting the focus of discussions away from the aim of the workshops; developing initiatives to improve employees’ health and safety. The analysis highlights that participatory interventions may be ineffective if potential face threats are not mitigated and managed actively. We suggest that the manager-facilitator-employee communicational design should be an area of increased focus.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 824-839
Issue: 9
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1759811
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Author-Name: Johan Ninan
Author-X-Name-First: Johan
Author-X-Name-Last: Ninan
Author-Name: Ashwin Mahalingam
Author-X-Name-First: Ashwin
Author-X-Name-Last: Mahalingam
Author-Name: Stewart Clegg
Author-X-Name-First: Stewart
Author-X-Name-Last: Clegg
Author-Name: Shankar Sankaran
Author-X-Name-First: Shankar
Author-X-Name-Last: Sankaran
Title: ICT for external stakeholder management: sociomateriality from a power perspective
Abstract: 
 External stakeholder support is critical to the success of megaprojects, necessitating strategic engagement, often using Information and Communications Technology (ICT). We conducted 30 semi-structured interviews with a megaproject team and analysed their social media communications with the project community. The findings show three ICT practices used for managing external stakeholders: visualisation, simulation and social mediatisation. Taking a sociomateriality lens we demonstrate how these practices are used for diverse unintended uses to manage external stakeholders. Anchored in a dimensions of power framework, we discuss how these ICT practices were strategically used for persuading, framing and hegemonizing external stakeholders in megaprojects. Theoretically, we highlight the role of ICT for managing external stakeholders over the current use of improving the competitive advantage of internal stakeholders. Practically, social media is used to articulate practices in all the strategic roles, positioning it in a role as a critical ICT tool for external stakeholder management in infrastructure megaprojects.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 840-855
Issue: 9
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1755047
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Author-Name: George Papachristos
Author-X-Name-First: George
Author-X-Name-Last: Papachristos
Author-Name: Nishesh Jain
Author-X-Name-First: Nishesh
Author-X-Name-Last: Jain
Author-Name: Esfandiar Burman
Author-X-Name-First: Esfandiar
Author-X-Name-Last: Burman
Author-Name: Nici Zimmermann
Author-X-Name-First: Nici
Author-X-Name-Last: Zimmermann
Author-Name: Xiaoying Wu
Author-X-Name-First: Xiaoying
Author-X-Name-Last: Wu
Author-Name: Pei Liu
Author-X-Name-First: Pei
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu
Author-Name: Dejan Mumovic
Author-X-Name-First: Dejan
Author-X-Name-Last: Mumovic
Author-Name: Borong Lin
Author-X-Name-First: Borong
Author-X-Name-Last: Lin
Author-Name: Mike Davies
Author-X-Name-First: Mike
Author-X-Name-Last: Davies
Author-Name: Andrew Edkins
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew
Author-X-Name-Last: Edkins
Title: Low carbon building performance in the construction industry: a multi-method approach of system dynamics and building performance modelling
Abstract: 
 The construction industry contributes significantly to energy consumption and carbon emissions. Moreover, people spend more time inside buildings, so their health is increasingly influenced by indoor environmental conditions. When considered through these lenses, the concept of total building performance can span energy consumption, the associated CO2 emissions, and indoor environmental quality (IEQ). At the individual project level, building underperformance with respect to energy and IEQ is frequent, and the ex post performance gap is partially attributed to the construction project management and operations phase of the building lifecycle. This underperformance motivates the research of this paper into the construction process outcomes in terms of energy performance and IEQ, and ways to reduce the performance gap. The paper develops a multi-methodology framework to analyse the effect of building development project process on energy performance and IEQ from an operations management perspective. The framework couples system dynamics modelling of construction project management to building performance modelling. The paper details the way they are coupled, the application steps and data requirements, so that they can be applied on a case by case basis. The aim is to combine operations management to building performance disciplines and deliver insights for industry practitioners and policy makers.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 856-876
Issue: 9
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1748212
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Author-Name: Martin Loosemore
Author-X-Name-First: Martin
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore
Author-Name: Francesco Daniele
Author-X-Name-First: Francesco
Author-X-Name-Last: Daniele
Author-Name: Benson T. H. Lim
Author-X-Name-First: Benson T. H.
Author-X-Name-Last: Lim
Title: Integrating ex-offenders into the Australian construction industry
Abstract: 
 Contributing to the development of employment requirements as an emerging theme in social procurement theory and addressing the evidence vacuum in social procurement research and policy relating to the employment of ex-offenders, the results of a survey of 94 sub-contractors in the Australian construction industry are reported. Results indicate a relatively positive attitudes towards the employment of ex-offenders compared to other industries but also numerous barriers to sustainable employment identified. These include: perceived risks of re-offending; general behavioural problems; and lack of appropriate job skills. Considerable variations exist in perceptions of risk and practices in employing ex-offenders between trades, firm size and past experiences of hiring ex-offenders. It is concluded that policy makers cannot treat the construction industry or ex-offenders as a homogeneous whole and that negative stigmas need to be challenged through supply chain education and capacity-building programmes which provide knowledge, resources and wrap-around support services to enable the successful integration into the construction industry. Theoretically, the results spotlight the potential value of feminist theory in exploring how perceptions of ex-offenders might vary across different disadvantaged groups targeted by social procurement policies. Theories of cross sector collaboration could also be usefully mobilised to explore how new shared practices can be developed between the many organisations involved in reintegrating ex-offenders into employment.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 877-893
Issue: 10
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1674449
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Author-Name: Donna Bridges
Author-X-Name-First: Donna
Author-X-Name-Last: Bridges
Author-Name: Elizabeth Wulff
Author-X-Name-First: Elizabeth
Author-X-Name-Last: Wulff
Author-Name: Larissa Bamberry
Author-X-Name-First: Larissa
Author-X-Name-Last: Bamberry
Author-Name: Branka Krivokapic-Skoko
Author-X-Name-First: Branka
Author-X-Name-Last: Krivokapic-Skoko
Author-Name: Stacey Jenkins
Author-X-Name-First: Stacey
Author-X-Name-Last: Jenkins
Title: Negotiating gender in the male-dominated skilled trades: a systematic literature review
Abstract: 
 Occupations in the skilled trades are highly segregated with women comprising 1–3% of this workforce in Western nations. We report on a systematic review of 26 articles, from 1998 to 2019, which explored women’s recruitment and retention in the skilled trades. Two research questions underpinned the review; the first identified challenges and barriers, the second identified success factors. Furthermore, the review examines why percentages of tradeswomen remain lower than those of women in professional occupations within the industry. The literature included in this review focuses on the barriers to women’s employment without sufficient emphasis on solutions to overcoming those barriers. The most common explanation for the problems of recruitment and attrition made in the literature is the failure of the masculine culture to change. However, we found little theoretical examination of masculinity and masculine culture beyond the hegemonic binary. Whilst many of the barriers exist for all women in construction, we argue that two distinct factors impact women in the skilled trades more than women in other occupations in the industry. These are the gendered body and informal and unregulated employment practices. These significant points of difference shed light on the future focus for research about women in the skilled trades.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 894-916
Issue: 10
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1762906
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Author-Name: Lameck Onsarigo
Author-X-Name-First: Lameck
Author-X-Name-Last: Onsarigo
Author-Name: Kevin Duncan
Author-X-Name-First: Kevin
Author-X-Name-Last: Duncan
Author-Name: Alan Atalah
Author-X-Name-First: Alan
Author-X-Name-Last: Atalah
Title: The effect of prevailing wages on building costs, bid competition, and bidder behaviour: evidence from Ohio school construction
Abstract: 
 The Davis-Bacon Act and other state prevailing wage laws are instituted to, among other things, protect local compensation standards from possible degradations associated with public construction and create a level playing field for all competing contractors. The impact of prevailing wages on the cost of construction projects to the taxpayers is an issue that continues to be debated at the state and federal levels. In this paper, data from recent school construction projects in Ohio are used to examine the impact of federal prevailing wage standards on construction costs and bid competition. Results from the examination of all bids and winning bids indicate that prevailing wage requirements do not have a statistically significant effect on building costs or the level of bid competition. Results from endogenous treatment estimators provide additional evidence that the prevailing wage policy does not increase costs or limit competition. Additional analysis of all bids indicates that the cost-reducing effect of increased competition is stronger on projects covered by the prevailing wage policy.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 917-933
Issue: 10
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1723806
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Author-Name: Ruixue Zhu
Author-X-Name-First: Ruixue
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhu
Author-Name: Xiancun Hu
Author-X-Name-First: Xiancun
Author-X-Name-Last: Hu
Author-Name: Chunlu Liu
Author-X-Name-First: Chunlu
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu
Title: Structural analysis of inter-industrial linkages: an application to the Australian construction industry
Abstract: 
 With the rapid growth in economic and technological development, the linkage of the construction industry with the economy has changed in the past decades, which may have generated corresponding changes in other industries. This study sheds new light on the measurement of structural changes in the inter-industrial linkages of an industry using the Leontief model and the Ghosh model based on the hypothetical extraction method. The Australian national input–output tables provided in the World Input–Output Database are employed as an empirical study exploring the influence of construction linkages on other industries’ production input and output. The results indicate that construction effects have become weaker in relation to promoting economic growth, although the mining and quarrying industry and some service industry activities demonstrate strong and positive backward and forward linkages with the construction industry in Australia. This research provides an approach for measuring corresponding changes in other industries caused by one industry’s inter-industrial changes.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 934-946
Issue: 10
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1785627
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Author-Name: Diletta Colette Invernizzi
Author-X-Name-First: Diletta Colette
Author-X-Name-Last: Invernizzi
Author-Name: Giorgio Locatelli
Author-X-Name-First: Giorgio
Author-X-Name-Last: Locatelli
Author-Name: Naomi J. Brookes
Author-X-Name-First: Naomi J.
Author-X-Name-Last: Brookes
Title: Characterising nuclear decommissioning projects: an investigation of the project characteristics that affect the project performance
Abstract: 
 Historically, project management research on infrastructure has mostly focused on its planning, design and construction. However, globally, more and more infrastructure, such as nuclear power plants, bridges, dams or oil rigs, are reaching their end-of-life and will soon need to be decommissioned. Decommissioning projects are long, complex and range from small projects to multi-billion megaprojects. Their costs keep increasing, while there is a limited understanding of why this happens. Nuclear Decommissioning Projects and Programmes (NDPs) are the unit of analysis of this article, due to the relevance of this sector and the number of public information available. The aim is to identify the NDP characteristics that mostly affect the NDP performance in terms of cost and time. Findings from the application of content analysis on the information collected through 35 interviews with senior practitioners highlight the importance of several NDP characteristics, including the need to have detailed knowledge of the site conditions, a good relationship with the regulatory authorities, the availability of storage facilities and stable funding.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 947-963
Issue: 10
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1775859
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Author-Name: Susanna Hedborg
Author-X-Name-First: Susanna
Author-X-Name-Last: Hedborg
Author-Name: Tina Karrbom Gustavsson
Author-X-Name-First: Tina
Author-X-Name-Last: Karrbom Gustavsson
Title: Developing a neighbourhood: exploring construction projects from a project ecology perspective
Abstract: 
 As a consequence of ongoing urbanisation, construction projects are likely to be performed in multi-project contexts. Zooming out from the single project and focussing on the context in which construction projects are performed is suggested as a way to broaden our understanding and develop new theory. The empirical case in focus here, which is studied as a project ecology, is the development of a major urban development district, where several interdependent construction projects have been initiated in sequence and in parallel in a limited geographical area. This case poses several challenges to the developers (construction clients) who are performing their projects simultaneously, and literally, as neighbours. Therefore, we zoom out from the single construction project and put the project in a wider context on a macro level, to increase the understanding of the context in which construction projects are performed. The theoretical lens of social capital helps us zoom in on the interdependencies that develop over time, going beyond traditional, contractual and vertical relationships. Based on empirical material, including interviews and meeting observations, the findings indicate that the developers have to coordinate horizontal interdependencies between projects. The findings also show that the construction client’s role has been extended from initiating and delivering the project mission to also having a collaborator role between projects, where ambidexterity is required.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 964-976
Issue: 10
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1805479
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Author-Name: Carter B. Casady
Author-X-Name-First: Carter B.
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Author-Name: David Baxter
Author-X-Name-First: David
Author-X-Name-Last: Baxter
Title: Pandemics, public-private partnerships (PPPs), and force majeure | COVID-19 expectations and implications
Abstract: 
 The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is placing unprecedented stress on public-private partnerships (PPPs), creating the real possibility of widespread project failures. The disruption and potential collapse of multiple PPP projects will likely trigger force majeure contractual provisions, but the applicability and efficacy of these generic catch-all clauses remain in question. This critical note therefore discusses the implications of force majeure contractual conditions on PPPs in the COVID-19 epoch. We first define the concept of force majeure as it pertains to pandemics. Next, we review a select number of international policies for such events, outlining their key features and glaring shortcomings. Then, we use Novia Scotia’s Highway 104 Twinning Project as an illustrative case example of improved force majeure risk management. Finally, after reflecting on the three ironies of construction crisis management, we outline the need for swift trust in PPPs during this current pandemic and conclude by calling for a comprehensive revision of force majeure contract provisions.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1077-1085
Issue: 12
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1817516
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Author-Name: Fred Sherratt
Author-X-Name-First: Fred
Author-X-Name-Last: Sherratt
Author-Name: Simon Sherratt
Author-X-Name-First: Simon
Author-X-Name-Last: Sherratt
Author-Name: Chris Ivory
Author-X-Name-First: Chris
Author-X-Name-Last: Ivory
Title: Challenging complacency in construction management research: the case of PPPs
Abstract: 
 Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are joint ventures in which the private sector works in partnership with government bodies to deliver public sector projects with the intention to deliver them more quickly, efficiently and with better value for money. They are also one of the most contentious project delivery mechanisms to have been mobilised in recent decades. Research has demonstrated the lack of realised value within many such projects, yet construction management academics continue to examine ways of increasing, implementing and optimising this approach in practice, even encouraging its adoption worldwide despite growing social and political dissatisfaction. Here, we go beyond what we see as myopic construction management perspectives, placing our body of work firmly within wider economic, political and social contexts. We challenge uncritical academic compliance with a process that demonstrably contributes to economic inequalities, opportunism and exploitation. We confront the lack of criticality in construction management research of PPPs, and call for construction management academics to broaden their research focus and engage in more robust critique and analysis of construction systems, as they are realised in practice.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1086-1100
Issue: 12
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1744674
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Author-Name: Dayna Rodger
Author-X-Name-First: Dayna
Author-X-Name-Last: Rodger
Author-Name: Nicola Callaghan
Author-X-Name-First: Nicola
Author-X-Name-Last: Callaghan
Author-Name: Craig S. Thomson
Author-X-Name-First: Craig S.
Author-X-Name-Last: Thomson
Title: The loosening control of social housing: creating a holistic retrofit system for an ageing population through the lens of governmentality
Abstract: 
 With social housing providing accommodation to the most vulnerable individuals within society it is recognised as a key priority area which has the potential to deliver holistic integration across a range of service providers. A need is emerging to examine the nexus between the energy, housing, health and social care sectors to understand how these separate but interlinked policy agendas are integrated in practice. Presented are the findings of interviews conducted with 24 key stakeholders under a thematic analysis, exploring the key themes and prevalent trends which shape the challenges to creating a holistic retrofit system within social housing for the improved wellbeing of older people, through the lens of governmentality. The analysis revealed that the ideological barriers presented prevent a holistic retrofit process and inhibit the potential to create successful collaboration within the healthy ageing agenda. The retrofit of domestic housing is centred around the concept of sustainability; however, the ideological prioritisation of economic considerations over people has created an increased pressure on resources, favouring ease and cost cutting over communication, collaboration, and efficiency. Significant change must occur within governance and organisational structures; increasing flexibility and alliances, creating a viable means of interaction to create solutions and improve implementation.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1101-1121
Issue: 12
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1752925
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Author-Name: Sara Hajikazemi
Author-X-Name-First: Sara
Author-X-Name-Last: Hajikazemi
Author-Name: Kirsi Aaltonen
Author-X-Name-First: Kirsi
Author-X-Name-Last: Aaltonen
Author-Name: Tuomas Ahola
Author-X-Name-First: Tuomas
Author-X-Name-Last: Ahola
Author-Name: Wenche Aarseth
Author-X-Name-First: Wenche
Author-X-Name-Last: Aarseth
Author-Name: Bjorn Andersen
Author-X-Name-First: Bjorn
Author-X-Name-Last: Andersen
Title: Normalising deviance in construction project organizations: a case study on the collapse of Carillion
Abstract: 
 In 2018, the Construction giant Carillion went into compulsory liquidation costing the UK taxpayers an estimated £148m. According to our analysis performed on the case, the demise of Carillion was the result of accumulation of failures and normalisation of deviations from good practice. The purpose of this study is to better understand how deviance can become the norm such that actors in the context of the construction organisations such as Carillion, come to adopt deviant practices rather than respecting their accepted industry codes and ethos. This study is based on an in-depth analysis of publicly available data on the case of Carillion. Our aim is to better understand the process of normalisation of deviance and its potential effect on organisations. Our analysis of the case revealed three specific types of normalised deviance: late payments to suppliers, aggressive accounting and payment of high dividends to shareholders despite the troubled financial status of the firm. The results of our work contribute to theory by showing that normalisation of deviance is a gradual process which can be influenced by actors both within the focal organisation as well as actors in its environment. The managerial implications highlight the need for all actors in the construction sector to become more aware of the normalising deviance process and its potential negative effects, which can be mitigated by stronger adherence to controls in the external environment in which the organisation operates.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1122-1138
Issue: 12
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1804069
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Author-Name: George Denny-Smith
Author-X-Name-First: George
Author-X-Name-Last: Denny-Smith
Author-Name: Megan Williams
Author-X-Name-First: Megan
Author-X-Name-Last: Williams
Author-Name: Martin Loosemore
Author-X-Name-First: Martin
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore
Title: Assessing the impact of social procurement policies for Indigenous people
Abstract: 
 Governments of highly developed western nations with colonised Indigenous populations such as Australia, Canada and South Africa are increasingly turning to social procurement policies in an attempt to solve social inequities between Indigenous people and other citizens. They seek to use policies and funds attached to infrastructure development and construction to encourage private sector companies to provide training, employment and business opportunities for Indigenous people in the communities in which construction occurs. This paper outlines the rise of these policies and their origins, and critiques their connection to Indigenous people’s human rights, impact measurement, evaluation and accountability mechanisms. In doing so this paper also explores benefits and potential of social procurement policies, as well as risks. Drawing on insights from an Aboriginal-developed evaluation framework, Ngaa-bi-nya, and Indigenous Standpoint Theory, this paper highlights Indigenous peoples’ definitions of value and outlines their relevance to social procurement. Introducing the notion of cultural counterfactuals into social impact measurement research, it also offers a new conceptual framework to enable policymakers and practitioners to more accurately account for social procurement value and impact, including Indigenous people’s notions of social value.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1139-1157
Issue: 12
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1795217
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Author-Name: Lei Ju
Author-X-Name-First: Lei
Author-X-Name-Last: Ju
Author-Name: Wanyu Zhao
Author-X-Name-First: Wanyu
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhao
Author-Name: Chunlin Wu
Author-X-Name-First: Chunlin
Author-X-Name-Last: Wu
Author-Name: Haofan Li
Author-X-Name-First: Haofan
Author-X-Name-Last: Li
Author-Name: Xin Ning
Author-X-Name-First: Xin
Author-X-Name-Last: Ning
Title: Abusive supervisors and employee work-to-family conflict in Chinese construction projects: how does family support help?
Abstract: 
 Work to family conflict (WFC) experienced by employees working in the construction industry has received significant attention from researchers. However, workplace bullying and incivility are rarely considered in relation to WFC, and even more rarely in the context of Chinese construction. Consequently, this study aims to examine how abusive supervisors can influence WFC for employees. Through two surveys of Chinese construction workers, this study analyses the mediation effect of employee psychological distress, and the moderation mechanism of employee family support on the relationship between abusive supervision and employee WFC. The findings show that abusive supervision is positively related to employee WFC, and employees’ psychological distress mediates this relationship significantly. Employee family support moderates the direct and indirect relationship between abusive supervision and employee WFC. Understanding how abusive supervision influences employee WFC is useful for both its theoretical and practical implications, particularly in effectively relieving employee work pressure, reducing the transfer of individual stress into the family domain, promoting employee well-being, and improving construction project performance.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1158-1178
Issue: 12
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1817962
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Author-Name: Regine Grytnes
Author-X-Name-First: Regine
Author-X-Name-Last: Grytnes
Author-Name: Dylan E. Tutt
Author-X-Name-First: Dylan E.
Author-X-Name-Last: Tutt
Author-Name: Lars Peter Sønderbo Andersen
Author-X-Name-First: Lars Peter Sønderbo
Author-X-Name-Last: Andersen
Title: Developing safety cooperation in construction: between facilitating independence and tightening the grip
Abstract: 
 Cooperation about safety and joint responsibility between managers and workers is one of the cornerstones of health and safety work. However, attempts at ensuring safety in the workplace run the risk of focussing on formalities and compliance rather than on joint engagement in safety. Drawing on an understanding of safety as practice, this study attempts to empirically unpack the difference between cooperation as engaging with local knowledges and the disciplining of unsafe behaviour. The research involved an ethnographic study at two large construction sites in Denmark and follows empirical examples of how safety breaches are identified, catalogued, and revealed later on at safety meetings. Managers saw this as an attempt to engage the workers. However, the workers saw this as a punitive way of criticizing their work at a distance. They felt that this practice of moving safety from the construction site and in to meeting rooms ran counter to aims of establishing engaging and effective safety practices close to the work. Efforts to engage workers in safer ways of working should therefore acknowledge the integrated nature of safety practice and the value placed on independence, discretion and negotiation when developing cooperation about workplace safety.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 977-992
Issue: 11
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 11
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1726978
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Author-Name: Helen Lingard
Author-X-Name-First: Helen
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard
Author-Name: Ron Wakefield
Author-X-Name-First: Ron
Author-X-Name-Last: Wakefield
Author-Name: Derek Walker
Author-X-Name-First: Derek
Author-X-Name-Last: Walker
Title: The client’s role in promoting work health and safety in construction projects: balancing contracts and relationships to effect change
Abstract: 
 It is increasingly expected that public sector clients embed work health and safety (WHS) into procurement and project management practices for infrastructure/engineering construction projects. Client practices in relation to the management of WHS were examined in a longitudinal case study conducted in a public infrastructure programme of work in Australia. Control mechanisms for WHS at the client-contractor boundary were explored over a 12-month period. Interviews were held with representatives of client and contractor organisations. Formal control mechanisms were implemented. Initially, the implementation of formal controls created tension at the client-contractor interface as it was interpreted as signalling a lack of trust and client interference with contractors’ processes. However, these tensions were alleviated through the development of interpersonal relationships between client and contractor personnel at a local project level. The resolution of issues at the client-contractor interface was facilitated by individuals who engaged in boundary spanning behaviours to facilitate knowledge sharing and coordination of effort on both sides. Relationship-based control mechanisms supplemented the use of formal controls and enhanced the client’s ability to influence contractors’ WHS practices. The study provides important new knowledge regarding the client’s role in driving WHS performance in infrastructure/engineering construction projects.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 993-1008
Issue: 11
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 11
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1778758
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Author-Name: Michelle Turner
Author-X-Name-First: Michelle
Author-X-Name-Last: Turner
Author-Name: Helen Lingard
Author-X-Name-First: Helen
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard
Title: Examining the interaction between bodily pain and mental health of construction workers
Abstract: 
 Construction work is physically demanding, and incidences of physical injury and work disability are high. This study explores musculoskeletal bodily pain and the impact this has on construction workers’ mental health. A mixed-method approach incorporated survey and interview data. Sixty-seven construction workers completed a survey consisting of work ability and mental health measures. Eighteen workers who completed a survey participated in an interview exploring the occurrence and management of body pain, and the impact of pain on mental health. Survey findings indicated that participants whose pain had originated from work had significantly higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress severity. Findings also revealed that depression, anxiety, and stress had a negative relationship with work ability indicators, suggesting that work ability is likely to decline when workers experience poor mental health. Key themes emerging from the interview data comprised of the expectation of pain, managing pain, impact of pain on mental health, pressure to work with pain, work ability and planning for the future, and the stigma of mental health. A conceptual model is presented which illustrates the relationship between work tasks, pain, mental health, and work ability. The model identifies that anticipated and experienced bodily pain creates harmful psychological demands for workers which impacts on their mental health.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1009-1023
Issue: 11
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 11
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1791920
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Author-Name: Alex Albert
Author-X-Name-First: Alex
Author-X-Name-Last: Albert
Author-Name: Idris Jeelani
Author-X-Name-First: Idris
Author-X-Name-Last: Jeelani
Author-Name: Kevin Han
Author-X-Name-First: Kevin
Author-X-Name-Last: Han
Title: Developing hazard recognition skill among the next-generation of construction professionals
Abstract: 
 Globally, a large number of safety hazards remain unrecognised in construction workplaces. These unrecognised safety hazards are also likely to remain unmanaged and can potentially cascade into unexpected safety incidents. Therefore, the development of hazards recognition skill – particularly among the next-generation of construction professionals – is vital for injury prevention and safe work-operations. To foster the development of such skill, the current investigation examined the effect of administering a hazard recognition intervention to students seeking to enter the construction workforce. First, prior to introducing the intervention, the pre-intervention hazard recognition skill of the participating students was measured. Next, the intervention that included a number of programme elements was introduced. The programme elements included (1) visual cues to promote systematic hazard recognition, (2) personalised hazard recognition performance feedback, (3) visual demonstration of common hazard recognition search weaknesses, and (4) diagnosis of hazard search weaknesses using metacognitive prompts. Finally, the post-intervention skill demonstrated by the student participants was measured and compared against their pre-intervention performance. The results suggest that the intervention was effective in improving the hazard recognition skill demonstrated by the next-generation of construction professionals. The observed effect was particularly prominent among those that demonstrated relatively lower levels of skill in the pre-intervention phase. The research also unveiled particular impediments to hazards recognition that the participants experienced.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1024-1039
Issue: 11
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 11
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1797133
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Author-Name: Santhosh Loganathan
Author-X-Name-First: Santhosh
Author-X-Name-Last: Loganathan
Author-Name: Perry Forsythe
Author-X-Name-First: Perry
Author-X-Name-Last: Forsythe
Title: Unravelling the influence of teamwork on trade crew productivity: a review and a proposed framework
Abstract: 
 Research in construction labour productivity (CLP) has paid little attention to the social and behavioural aspects of onsite, physical, construction trade crews. The mainstream organisational and management literature provides an alternative line of inquiry where trade crews can be conceptualised as teams. By taking this perspective, the behaviours and interdependencies among crew members can be more readily understood in terms of influences on CLP. Using a structured review methodology, a conceptual framework is developed in stages by merging the concepts of teamwork and CLP. The framework begins with a broad scaffolding that draws together two established models: the input-mediators-output model and the big five framework. The more detailed and explanatory contribution uses these from the literature to identify a set of task-focussed and relationship-focussed team processes. A key benefit of the framework is that crew teamwork can be used as a means of mediating what was previously many separate CLP variables. Importantly, the proposed framework views teamwork in the context of trade crews as against viewing teamwork as a professional or managerially focussed phenomenon. To this end, this paper advances three research propositions and methodological possibilities which in future research could be tested to tailor the framework for best fit.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1040-1060
Issue: 11
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 11
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1795900
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Author-Name: Martin Loosemore
Author-X-Name-First: Martin
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore
Author-Name: Rowan Braham
Author-X-Name-First: Rowan
Author-X-Name-Last: Braham
Author-Name: Yuan Yiming
Author-X-Name-First: Yuan
Author-X-Name-Last: Yiming
Author-Name: Chris Bronkhorst
Author-X-Name-First: Chris
Author-X-Name-Last: Bronkhorst
Title: Relational determinants of construction project outcomes: a social network perspective
Abstract: 
 In contributing a missing qualitative dimension to the emerging relationship-based approach to construction project management, social network theories are used to present a thematic analysis of interviews with senior construction project managers. The results provide new insights into the key stakeholders and social structures which determine construction project outcomes in the design and construct procurement context. They show that from a socio-structural perspective, a design and construct project can be broadly divided into four main stages: project scope/feasibility; tendering/estimating; design development/project planning; construction/handover. Key relational structures linked to project outcomes, both within and between stages, are discussed and the results show that the relationships between actors in different stages are as important as within each stage. Project managers perform an especially critical bridging role in developing a consistent project narrative and language which links project stages together. It is concluded that as lead indicators of project outcomes, the socio-structural concepts of bridging, centrality, structural equivalence and clustering can provide a valuable theoretical and practical foundation to further explore the emergent but as yet under-theorised relationship-based approach to project management.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1061-1076
Issue: 11
Volume: 38
Year: 2020
Month: 11
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1776350
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Author-Name: Thayla Zomer
Author-X-Name-First: Thayla
Author-X-Name-Last: Zomer
Author-Name: Andy Neely
Author-X-Name-First: Andy
Author-X-Name-Last: Neely
Author-Name: Rafael Sacks
Author-X-Name-First: Rafael
Author-X-Name-Last: Sacks
Author-Name: Ajith Parlikad
Author-X-Name-First: Ajith
Author-X-Name-Last: Parlikad
Title: Exploring the influence of socio-historical constructs on BIM implementation: an activity theory perspective
Abstract: 
 Building Information Modelling (BIM) has been widely seen as bringing a paradigm change to the construction industry. However, scholars have acknowledged that neither widespread BIM implementation nor the envisaged systemic changes within the sector have taken place. Despite acknowledging that the industry’s conditions and embedded contexts shape innovation diffusion, existing studies have not explored in any depth “how” the context might influence the episode of change when a new technology is introduced and the new practices accompanying that technology and old practices co-evolve. By adopting activity theory, its concepts of contradictions and multiple layers within the activity system, in this paper, we explore the interaction between situated and existing practices, or the “how” of implementation; that is, how the activity system is questioned and redefined during an episode of technological change. Drawing on data from multiple case studies, our findings demonstrate that situated practices related to the definition of information requirements, and the production and the handover of information were re-enacted following institutionalised socio-historical constructs (e.g. norms, rules, division of labour) at the industry and organisational levels. The findings provide insights regarding the inertia in the transformation of the sector as also deriving from re-enactments of socio-historical constructs that mediate the institutionalisation of situated practices. Our findings reveal re-enactment as part of the transformation process and contribute to calls for more realistic views on BIM implementation.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1-20
Issue: 1
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1792522
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Author-Name: Hannes Lindblad
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Author-Name: Tina Karrbom Gustavsson
Author-X-Name-First: Tina
Author-X-Name-Last: Karrbom Gustavsson
Title: Public clients ability to drive industry change: the case of implementing BIM
Abstract: 
 Public clients are proposed as key actors in driving construction industry change towards a more sustainable, efficient and productive industry. Based on how they procure consultants and contractors, it is argued that public clients have the power and are in the position to act as “innovation supporters” and “change agents.” However, the client’s role as a driver of change and innovation is oversimplified and there is a need for further investigation into the client’s ability to drive industry change. This paper presents a case study of a public client’s initiative to drive industry change through the implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM). We do this by investigating the process of intra-organisational change at the public client by mapping the client’s absorptive capacity for change. The case study shows difficulties in turning the external knowledge into actual transformation when implementing a systemic innovation such as BIM. Findings contribute to the literature on public clients as drivers of change and innovation in construction and are relevant to research on public clients as drivers for industry change and innovation and to research on BIM as a game changer.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 21-35
Issue: 1
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1807032
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Author-Name: Sulafa Badi
Author-X-Name-First: Sulafa
Author-X-Name-Last: Badi
Author-Name: Edward Ochieng
Author-X-Name-First: Edward
Author-X-Name-Last: Ochieng
Author-Name: Mohamed Nasaj
Author-X-Name-First: Mohamed
Author-X-Name-Last: Nasaj
Author-Name: Maria Papadaki
Author-X-Name-First: Maria
Author-X-Name-Last: Papadaki
Title: Technological, organisational and environmental determinants of smart contracts adoption: UK construction sector viewpoint
Abstract: 
 This study aims to identify the factors that influence the adoption of smart contracts in the UK construction sector. A deductive questionnaire-based approach informed by the technology-organisation-environment (TOE) model is adopted. The framework is comprised of twelve independent variables and one dependent variable of smart contracts use intention. Ten hypotheses are developed to statistically test the causal relationships between the eleven variables of the research model. The study adopts a convenience sampling approach, with the population of interest being primarily drawn from among UK construction practitioners. The results generated from linear regression analysis suggest that the following four factors have a significant influence on the adoption of smart contracts: supply chain pressure, competitive pressure, top management support, and observability. The descriptive statistics obtained also offer a greater understanding of the perceptions and attitudes towards smart contracts across the UK construction sector. The results demonstrate the usefulness of a perception-based model that utilises the TOE framework to assess facets that influence the adoption of smart contracts. The study contributes to innovation diffusion studies in construction project management and supports “early adopters” at the footfall of the technology’s diffusion curve.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 36-54
Issue: 1
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1819549
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Author-Name: Racha Chahrour
Author-X-Name-First: Racha
Author-X-Name-Last: Chahrour
Author-Name: Mian Atif Hafeez
Author-X-Name-First: Mian Atif
Author-X-Name-Last: Hafeez
Author-Name: Ahmad Mohammad Ahmad
Author-X-Name-First: Ahmad Mohammad
Author-X-Name-Last: Ahmad
Author-Name: Hashim Ibnauf Sulieman
Author-X-Name-First: Hashim Ibnauf
Author-X-Name-Last: Sulieman
Author-Name:  Huda Dawood
Author-X-Name-First:  Huda
Author-X-Name-Last: Dawood
Author-Name: Sergio Rodriguez-Trejo
Author-X-Name-First: Sergio
Author-X-Name-Last: Rodriguez-Trejo
Author-Name: Mohamad Kassem
Author-X-Name-First: Mohamad
Author-X-Name-Last: Kassem
Author-Name: Khalid Kamal Naji
Author-X-Name-First: Khalid Kamal
Author-X-Name-Last: Naji
Author-Name: Nashwan Dawood
Author-X-Name-First: Nashwan
Author-X-Name-Last: Dawood
Title: Cost-benefit analysis of BIM-enabled design clash detection and resolution
Abstract: 
 Building Information Modelling (BIM) is increasingly deployed as part of the processes in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry projects. While the benefits of BIM have been extensively proclaimed, explicit justification in terms of direct cost savings for BIM implementation on real-life projects, particularly for clash detection BIM workstream, are not well documented. This paper proposes and demonstrates a methodology to prove how BIM-based clash detection leads to cost savings. A schema is developed based on literature review and industrial expertise to quantify cost savings achieved by the utilisation of BIM-based clash detection and resolution. This paper provides validation of the proposed schema on a major infrastructure project. The developed schema includes the categorisation of identified clashes based on stakeholder involvement and required actions. The validation used the estimated cost of clashes were those not resolved before site operations took place. This schema simplifies both the categorisation and cost estimation of clashes in design. Estimated savings yielded 20% of contract value using the schema, for the multi-million-dollar project case study, thus extending evidence of BIM savings and benefits. The schema improves the existing process and valorises clash detection, thus allowing stakeholders to conduct a cost-benefit analysis. In addition, the categorisation methodology allows prioritising on the most costly clashes, and draw lessons learnt for further projects. This schema opens the path towards a systematic methodology to appraise the benefits of different BIM uses or processes.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 55-72
Issue: 1
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1802768
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Author-Name: Joonas Lehtovaara
Author-X-Name-First: Joonas
Author-X-Name-Last: Lehtovaara
Author-Name: Olli Seppänen
Author-X-Name-First: Olli
Author-X-Name-Last: Seppänen
Author-Name: Antti Peltokorpi
Author-X-Name-First: Antti
Author-X-Name-Last: Peltokorpi
Author-Name: Pekka Kujansuu
Author-X-Name-First: Pekka
Author-X-Name-Last: Kujansuu
Author-Name: Max Grönvall
Author-X-Name-First: Max
Author-X-Name-Last: Grönvall
Title: How takt production contributes to construction production flow: a theoretical model
Abstract: 
 Takt production has recently received increased attention in both the construction industry and academia. However, the research on takt production has focused on documenting single successful cases, while attempts to holistically explore the impact of takt production on construction production flow are scarce. To address this knowledge gap, this study aimed to build a theoretical model of how takt production contributes to construction production flow. A qualitative multiple-case study was conducted to validate propositions based on a literature review, and the results were discussed and synthesized in the form of a theoretical model. The findings indicate that while takt production is a viable method to increase flow, it requires significant effort in terms of planning, control, and continuous improvement. While having a positive impact on process flow (location flow), the effects on operations flow (trade flow) are contradictory. The study has implications for further comprehensive evaluation of the effects of takt production on construction production flow while facilitating more predictable, systemic implementation of takt production across projects.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 73-95
Issue: 1
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1824295
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Title: Editorial
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 97-98
Issue: 2
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1880157
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Author-Name: Joris Scharpff
Author-X-Name-First: Joris
Author-X-Name-Last: Scharpff
Author-Name: Daan Schraven
Author-X-Name-First: Daan
Author-X-Name-Last: Schraven
Author-Name: Leentje Volker
Author-X-Name-First: Leentje
Author-X-Name-Last: Volker
Author-Name: Matthijs T. J. Spaan
Author-X-Name-First: Matthijs T. J.
Author-X-Name-Last: Spaan
Author-Name: Mathijs M. de Weerdt
Author-X-Name-First: Mathijs M.
Author-X-Name-Last: de Weerdt
Title: Can multiple contractors self-regulate their joint service delivery? A serious gaming experiment on road maintenance planning
Abstract: 
 The next step in the use of innovative, dynamic and performance-based contracts for service delivery by contractors could be use of monetary incentives to stimulate self-regulation of the network. Because it is currently unclear how performance-based payments in network tenders can effectively encourage network members to coordinate their own operations, a serious game was performed that simulates road maintenance planning to study changes in decision making and the emergence of network coordination. The experiments show that monetary incentives influence decision making, but their effect may be opposite to their intended aim and can lead to a competitive network. It was, however, also found that this competitiveness is not shown in networks where members are familiar with each other. This leads to the conclusion that penalty-based incentive mechanisms probably interfere with self-regulation and that the social dimension of contractor collaboration is paramount to the success of network-based contracting of construction activities.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 99-116
Issue: 2
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1806336
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Author-Name: Rui Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Rui
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Author-Name: Wenxue Lu
Author-X-Name-First: Wenxue
Author-X-Name-Last: Lu
Author-Name: Yuxin Wei
Author-X-Name-First: Yuxin
Author-X-Name-Last: Wei
Title: Owners’ use of contract-based power in construction project transactions: restrictions from process specificity and uncertainty
Abstract: 
 Little is known about what restrictions make owners unable to use or give up using contract-based power in construction project transactions. To examine this issue, this research explores the effects of process specificity on owners’ contract design and power use during contract execution as well as the moderating role of uncertainty in these effects using empirical data from 327 construction project transactions in China. The results show that owners can use coercive and legitimate powers based on contractual control while using reward and legitimate powers based on contractual coordination. The increase in process specificity (a special version of asset specificity in construction project transactions) encourages owners to intensify ex ante contract design while restricting their ex post coercive power use based on contractual control. Behavioural uncertainty weakens owners’ tendency to intensify contractual control with increasing process specificity, restricting their contractual-control-based power use. However, task uncertainty strengthens (rather than restricts) owners’ tendency to intensify contract design and power use when process specificity increases. These findings can help practitioners understand how the attributes of construction project transactions are related to transaction costs to affect owners’ contract-based power use, thereby avoiding ineffective power use.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 117-132
Issue: 2
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1830423
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Author-Name: Imen Jarroudi
Author-X-Name-First: Imen
Author-X-Name-Last: Jarroudi
Author-Name: Thien-My Dao
Author-X-Name-First: Thien-My
Author-X-Name-Last: Dao
Author-Name: Amin Chaabane
Author-X-Name-First: Amin
Author-X-Name-Last: Chaabane
Title: Integrated construction supply chain: an optimal decision-making model with third-party logistics partnership
Abstract: 
 Studies have confirmed the benefits of using Third-party logistics (TPL) for efficient construction management, especially in large projects. Nevertheless, there is a dearth of decision-making models evaluating the exact role of TPL providers as drivers for supply chain (SC) integration and optimisation. This study aims to develop a decision-making model for construction supply chain (CSC) optimisation, with possible TPL integration. The proposed model considers two types of purchased materials (type-1 and type-2) and assists the main contractor in determining construction supply chain management (CSCM) strategies, including supplier selection, order quantity determination, and TPL use evaluation. Using the model, the main contractor can take advantage of the TPL provider’s warehouse and order larger quantities, if necessary, to obtain lower prices offered by suppliers. Through case examples in Canada, we find that the proposed model performs better in optimising total SC cost, as compared to the model without TPL. Model validations also show that TPL can be conditionally used to improve construction logistics performance and to meet practical requirements targeting issues in the construction industry.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 133-155
Issue: 2
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1831037
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Author-Name: Kai Guo
Author-X-Name-First: Kai
Author-X-Name-Last: Guo
Author-Name: Limao Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Limao
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Author-Name: Tao Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Tao
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Title: Concession period optimisation in complex projects under uncertainty: a public–private partnership perspective
Abstract: 
 Concession period is decisive in public–private partnership (PPP) projects, particularly for complex projects. A systematic approach incorporating real option analysis (ROA) is proposed to optimise the concession under uncertainty. Options are explored to manage uncertainty in the long concession of PPP projects and an optimisation principle is proposed for the concession optimisation. Sensitivity analysis and case comparison are suggested to test the validity of the optimised concession. Applicability of the approach is tested with a PPP utility tunnel case, in which options to expand and recoup are investigated. Important findings include: (1) interests of participants are balanced through the optimisation, the investment value of the project is increased; (2) profit-sharing mechanism is identified as the most important factor, and a prudent design of it can effectively manage uncertainty; (3) option to recoup can optimise the concession period without harming private developer's interest. This research's novelty lies in (a) exploring the management flexibility and identifying potential options in the concession period of PPP projects; (b) a hybrid approach with the integration of ROA and Sobal-based global sensitivity analysis is proposed to perform the concession optimisation; (c) the profit-risk allocation between participants in PPP projects is balanced under the optimisation principle.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 156-172
Issue: 2
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1849752
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Author-Name: Jing Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Jing
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Author-Name: Xian-Xun Yuan
Author-X-Name-First: Xian-Xun
Author-X-Name-Last: Yuan
Title: Stochastic modelling of maintenance flexibility in Value for Money assessment of PPP road projects
Abstract: 
 Maintenance flexibility has been promoted as a value driver for long-term public–private partnerships (PPPs). However, the value and risk associated with this value driver have not been properly quantified in the Value for Money (VfM) assessment literature. To bridge the gap, a novel stochastic modelling methodology is proposed to characterize the complex interactions among the lifecycle cost (LCC), performance deterioration and maintenance strategies. Four different maintenance strategies are designed to emulate the practice in the traditional and PPP delivery methods. The LCC includes the direct maintenance cost, user cost, residual value, and payment deduction, the last three often being neglected in VfM assessments. Simulation-based optimization and dynamic programming analysis are used to determine the probability distributions of the LCC and the VfM. A hypothetical highway PPP project under an availability payment model is selected as a case study. The results show that maintenance flexibility is indeed able to reduce the LCC for the private party. However, this private efficiency, if not properly regulated, could cause a reduced asset residual value and an increased user cost, making the public party worse off. In addition, for all potential maintenance strategies, the public sector is found to retain significant lifecycle cost risk, largely in the form of user cost.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 173-191
Issue: 2
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1855666
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Author-Name: Helen Lingard
Author-X-Name-First: Helen
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard
Author-Name: Rita Peihua Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Rita
Author-X-Name-Last: Peihua Zhang
Author-Name: Christine Räisänen
Author-X-Name-First: Christine
Author-X-Name-Last: Räisänen
Author-Name: Yang Miang Goh
Author-X-Name-First: Yang
Author-X-Name-Last: Miang Goh
Author-Name: Paul Bowen
Author-X-Name-First: Paul
Author-X-Name-Last: Bowen
Author-Name: Siddharth Bhandari
Author-X-Name-First: Siddharth
Author-X-Name-Last: Bhandari
Title: Special issue: what have we learnt from the COVID-19 global pandemic: improving the construction industry’s abilities to foresee, respond to and recover from future endemic catastrophes
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 192-197
Issue: 2
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1869480
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Title: List of Reviewers for Construction Management and Economics 2020
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: i-iii
Issue: 2
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1876423
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Author-Name: Jeppe L. Møller
Author-X-Name-First: Jeppe L.
Author-X-Name-Last: Møller
Author-Name: Pete Kines
Author-X-Name-First: Pete
Author-X-Name-Last: Kines
Author-Name: Johnny Dyreborg
Author-X-Name-First: Johnny
Author-X-Name-Last: Dyreborg
Author-Name: Lars L. Andersen
Author-X-Name-First: Lars L.
Author-X-Name-Last: Andersen
Author-Name: Jeppe Z. N. Ajslev
Author-X-Name-First: Jeppe Z. N.
Author-X-Name-Last: Ajslev
Title: The competences of successful safety and health coordinators in construction projects
Abstract: 
 The construction industry is among the most hazardous industries, with a fatality rate in Europe 3.4 times higher than average. While the occupational safety and health (OSH) coordinator has been a key actor in European efforts proposed to improve OSH in the industry since 1992, it is important to study the competences needed for the successful coordination of OSH in the construction industry. Existing literature on OSH coordinator competences are examined, and an expert survey is used to identify the competences characterising the most successful coordinators in Denmark. Finally, observational case studies of the perceived most successful coordinators in the Danish construction industry are used to exemplify the newly identified competences. The most frequently mentioned competences, not covered in previous research, are “innovativeness,” “having overview,” “persistency,” “thoroughness,” “sociability,” and “being systematic.” The results demonstrate the important “practice of knowing,” rather than possessing formal knowledge, education, and/or skills. The most important practice of knowing for the coordinators is likely that of the ability to transfer knowledge into practice. Future research, education and legal requirement in this field could benefit from a focus on what practices of knowledge actually work in real-life settings, rather than focussing on idealistic notions of these qualities.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 199-211
Issue: 3
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1818800
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Author-Name: Rikard Sandberg
Author-X-Name-First: Rikard
Author-X-Name-Last: Sandberg
Author-Name: Martin Löwstedt
Author-X-Name-First: Martin
Author-X-Name-Last: Löwstedt
Author-Name: Christine Räisänen
Author-X-Name-First: Christine
Author-X-Name-Last: Räisänen
Title: Working in a loosely coupled system: exploring practices and implications of coupling work on construction sites
Abstract: 
 The conceptualization of construction as a loosely coupled system has been widely used to explain behaviour within the industry. In this article, we revisit the concept by exploring what it means to work at the micro-level within this system. Adopting a practice lens, this study focuses on the daily work of site managers, a category of workers who often have been described to have a hub-like role in construction projects. The findings highlight how their work consists of activities that can be seen as mundane, yet simultaneously fill an important coupling function in the projects, which we conceptualize as coupling work. Coupling work denotes a managerial work practice through which site managers use slack from the parent organization to tighten site-activities. However, they do so in a particular way that tightens the projects closer to their own authority which, in turn, sustains organizational loose coupling. The study contributes to debates on change and development in construction by showing how coupling work is produced and reproduced to preserve the autonomy and control of site managers.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 212-226
Issue: 3
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1849751
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Author-Name: Martin Loosemore
Author-X-Name-First: Martin
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore
Author-Name: Joanne Osborne
Author-X-Name-First: Joanne
Author-X-Name-Last: Osborne
Author-Name: Dave Higgon
Author-X-Name-First: Dave
Author-X-Name-Last: Higgon
Title: Affective, cognitive, behavioural and situational outcomes of social procurement: a case study of social value creation in a major facilities management firm
Abstract: 
 While there is an emerging body of research on social procurement in construction, there is little empirical research from a facilities management perspective. This is despite the enormous untapped potential of the facilities management sector to create social value in the communities in which they operate. To address this gap in research, this paper presents an in-depth case study of an innovative social procurement initiative developed by a major Australian facilities management organisation. Integrating research in the fields of employment studies, facilities management and social value, it provides new empirical evidence of the significant affective, cognitive, behavioural and situational social value outcomes which can be generated through facilities management. These are best achieved through new hybrid partnerships between business, government, not-for-profit, community and educational organisations which create shared value, underpinned by a common interest in maximising social value for the communities involved. More research is needed into the types of attributes, skills and resources that facilitate such outcomes, the attributes of organisations most likely to be able to collaborate and the types of cross-sector partnerships which work.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 227-244
Issue: 3
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1851035
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Author-Name: Melissa Candel
Author-X-Name-First: Melissa
Author-X-Name-Last: Candel
Author-Name: Tina Karrbom Gustavsson
Author-X-Name-First: Tina
Author-X-Name-Last: Karrbom Gustavsson
Author-Name: Per-Erik Eriksson
Author-X-Name-First: Per-Erik
Author-X-Name-Last: Eriksson
Title: Front-end value co-creation in housing development projects
Abstract: 
 As a result of local governance, municipalities and housing developers work together to define housing development projects and to co-create value propositions. The purpose of this study is to explore how value propositions are co-created during the front-end of housing development projects and how this affects housing developers’ ability to drive change and innovation. The value co-creation process is explored through interviews, documents and observations in a case study of an urban development programme in Sweden. The findings illustrate how emerging conflicts and the process of resolving them are central drivers for value co-creation between these actors. However, conflicts that are not managed and resolved constructively can lead to the co-destruction of value. In this study we illustrate how value co-creation processes that precede procurement limit the flexibility of housing developers and determine the scope for value that can be realised.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 245-260
Issue: 3
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1851037
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Author-Name: Naielly Lopes Marques
Author-X-Name-First: Naielly Lopes
Author-X-Name-Last: Marques
Author-Name: Carlos de Lamare Bastian-Pinto
Author-X-Name-First: Carlos de Lamare
Author-X-Name-Last: Bastian-Pinto
Author-Name: Luiz Eduardo Teixeira Brandão
Author-X-Name-First: Luiz Eduardo Teixeira
Author-X-Name-Last: Brandão
Title: Crossing the Brownian Bridge: valuing infrastructure capacity expansion policies as real options
Abstract: 
 In countries where transportation infrastructure is underdeveloped, newly built facilities tend to attract and increase demand. This can lead to situations where future traffic levels exceed the concession capacity limit, and additional investments in expansion is required. One common solution is to mandate this investment as a firm obligation in concession contracts, either after a set number of years or when demand reaches capacity. In this article, we show why these policies are suboptimal and propose a model that combines flexible capacity expansion decisions with conditional term extensions. We model this flexibility under the real options approach and the project value uncertainty during the life of the concession as a Brownian Bridge. As a novel contribution, we take into account the fact that concession revenues are bounded by the current traffic capacity of the road, which represents an upper absorbing barrier that has implications for the expansion decision. As a numerical application, this model is applied to a typical toll road project in Brazil. The results show that flexible expansion policies, coupled with conditional term extensions, have significant advantages. These findings can be of use to government officials involved in developing policies to attract private investment in public infrastructure projects.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 261-276
Issue: 3
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1863439
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Author-Name: Petteri Uusitalo
Author-X-Name-First: Petteri
Author-X-Name-Last: Uusitalo
Author-Name: Eelon Lappalainen
Author-X-Name-First: Eelon
Author-X-Name-Last: Lappalainen
Author-Name: Olli Seppänen
Author-X-Name-First: Olli
Author-X-Name-Last: Seppänen
Author-Name: Ergo Pikas
Author-X-Name-First: Ergo
Author-X-Name-Last: Pikas
Author-Name: Antti Peltokorpi
Author-X-Name-First: Antti
Author-X-Name-Last: Peltokorpi
Author-Name: Nikolai Menzhinskii
Author-X-Name-First: Nikolai
Author-X-Name-Last: Menzhinskii
Author-Name: Mikko Piitulainen
Author-X-Name-First: Mikko
Author-X-Name-Last: Piitulainen
Title: To trust or not to trust: is trust a prerequisite for solving design quality problems?
Abstract: 
 Low trust levels among project parties are generally believed to harm construction project performance, but the role of trust in the context of information flow and solving design quality problems (DQP) remains understudied. Whereas lean design management research highlights the importance of managing information flow, few studies have investigated the association between trust, information flow and DQP (or any combination thereof). This exploratory study investigates the association between trust and information flow in design projects and how these factors influence design quality. The paper presents a conceptual framework based on existing research on building design management and trust in a project context. The framework is elaborated on and validated using a single case study approach with multiple sites. The results indicate that even though the trust trend in the project is somewhat negatively connected to the overall amount of work and work in progress of DQP, increasing trust is not a prerequisite for solving DQP and that owners and contractors can have opposite opinions on the trust level. This study contributes to ongoing discussions about trust, information flow and design management and suggests that teams should focus on improving communication and collaboration to compensate for low trust levels.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 279-297
Issue: 4
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1865553
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Author-Name: Paul Bowen
Author-X-Name-First: Paul
Author-X-Name-Last: Bowen
Author-Name: Rita Peihua Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Rita
Author-X-Name-Last: Peihua Zhang
Author-Name: Peter Edwards
Author-X-Name-First: Peter
Author-X-Name-Last: Edwards
Title: An investigation of work-related strain effects and coping mechanisms among South African construction professionals
Abstract: 
 Construction is a demanding work environment. Many construction professionals experience workplace stress, leading to physiological, psychological and sociological strain effects. They adopt a variety of coping mechanisms to manage these effects. A purposive sample of 36 construction professionals (architects, project managers, construction managers, civil engineers and quantity surveyors) in Cape Town, South Africa, were surveyed regarding their perceptions of workplace strain effects and stress counter measures. The Mann–Whitney and Kruskal–Wallis non-parametric tests were used for data analysis. The findings show that the highest-ranked strain effects in terms of impact were (in descending order): “frustration”, “fatigue”, “strain on personal relationships”, “strain on professional relationships”, and “anger/irritability”. Male professionals identified greater fatigue and frustration effects than females; while females felt a greater lack of self-confidence. The highest-ranked coping mechanisms in terms of impact were “travel”, “non-competitive sporting activity”, “music”, “increased caffeine intake”, and “walking”. Males preferred more intensive physical activities than did females. Architects experienced anxiety more frequently than other professional groups. This study confirms important strain effects experienced by construction professionals and highlights the nature and effectiveness of counter measures. Limitations of the study include its exploratory nature and small sample size. Future research should establish the associations between strain effects and coping measures, in terms of how construction organizations can better support wellbeing among their professional employees.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 298-322
Issue: 4
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1870045
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Author-Name: Marc van den Berg
Author-X-Name-First: Marc
Author-X-Name-Last: van den Berg
Author-Name: Hans Voordijk
Author-X-Name-First: Hans
Author-X-Name-Last: Voordijk
Author-Name: Arjen Adriaanse
Author-X-Name-First: Arjen
Author-X-Name-Last: Adriaanse
Title: BIM uses for deconstruction: an activity-theoretical perspective on reorganising end-of-life practices
Abstract: 
 Despite that Building Information Modelling (BIM) is often praised as a whole life-cycle methodology, possibilities for deconstruction are consistently overlooked. This study demonstrates what those possibilities may be. Previous studies showed that: deconstruction practices pose several site-based challenges; BIM implementations may help practitioners to address such challenges; and activity theory offers a framework to understand BIM implementations. We aimed to explore how deconstruction practices can be reorganised with BIM by applying an activity-theoretical perspective to a rather unique case-study. The selected case concerned the deconstruction of a nursing home so that many of its elements could be reused to construct a school. During this project, we implemented BIM in three essential activities: analysing existing conditions, labelling of reusable elements and planning deconstruction. The implementations resolved initial problems related with the use of traditional drawings, schedules and instructions. They nevertheless also triggered several additional problems that we attempted to address in successive steps. The organisation of the activities so evolved, which culminated in the formation of three new BIM uses for deconstruction: “3D existing conditions analysis,” “reusable elements labelling” and “4D deconstruction simulation”. These concepts complement existing BIM use taxonomies and can be appropriated in future deconstruction projects.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 323-339
Issue: 4
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1876894
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Author-Name: Mahmoud Ershadi
Author-X-Name-First: Mahmoud
Author-X-Name-Last: Ershadi
Author-Name: Peter Davis
Author-X-Name-First: Peter
Author-X-Name-Last: Davis
Author-Name: Mohammad Tanvi Newaz
Author-X-Name-First: Mohammad Tanvi
Author-X-Name-Last: Newaz
Title: Important academic interventions for promoting resilience: The perception of construction management undergraduates
Abstract: 
 Academic institutions play a prominent role in nurturing resilience skills in their graduates especially in fields, such as construction management (CM), which deal with a challenging work environment. Although resilience is a well-established topic in the literature, there is still a paucity of research that examines the importance of academic resilience interventions in the CM discipline. To address this research gap, this study aims to analyse the importance of academic resilience interventions (ARI) from the perception of CM students. First, the literature on ARIs in relevant contexts was reviewed followed by a quantitative survey to obtain the viewpoints of undergraduates undertaking CM programs in Australia. This paper is based on the survey data collected from 105 undergraduate students from five universities. Applying an exploratory factor analysis (EFA), three latent variables were found: (1) industry engagement; (2) raising awareness; and (3) readiness and empowerment to represent the identified ARIs. An importance analysis using the 2D quadrant method revealed that the ARI measures labelled “site visits,” “role model,” and “self-assessment” from the industry engagement aspect (factor1), “role-playing” from the raising awareness aspect (factor2), and “case study” from the readiness and empowerment aspect (factor3) are the most important ARIs from the perception of students. An independent-samples t-test revealed that there is no significant difference between the perception of male and female students on the importance of each ARI. The study provides an enhanced understanding of resilience interventions that can be leveraged for improving the CM curricula.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 340-355
Issue: 4
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1876896
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Author-Name: Colin C. Williams
Author-X-Name-First: Colin C.
Author-X-Name-Last: Williams
Author-Name: Aysegul Kayaoglu
Author-X-Name-First: Aysegul
Author-X-Name-Last: Kayaoglu
Title: Explaining the supply of home repair and renovation services in the undeclared economy: lessons from Europe
Abstract: 
 Three competing theories have been used to explain participation in the undeclared economy. A structuralist perspective asserts that workers are pushed into undeclared work because of their “exclusion” from the declared economy. Two alternative theoretical perspectives assert that undeclared operators voluntarily “exit” the declared economy. Neo-liberals depict undeclared workers as rational economic actors and institutional theorists represent them more as social actors who disagree with the formal rules. To evaluate these competing theories in relation to the supply of undeclared home repair and renovation services, data are reported from a 2019 Eurobarometer survey involving 27,565 face-to-face interviews in 28 European countries. The finding is that 9.4% did so solely due to their exclusion from declared work. 19.8% participated purely for reasons associated with the rational economic actor perspective and 28.6% only for motives associated with the social actor perspective. 42.2% did so for a mixture of motives. Using probit regression analysis, the characteristics of those supplying undeclared home repair and renovation services and doing so for each rationale are revealed. The theoretical outcome is a call to view these perspectives not as competing but complementary. The policy outcome is to reveal the different policy initiatives required to tackle each of the rationales for supplying undeclared home repair and renovation services.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 356-368
Issue: 4
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1878545
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Author-Name: Lars Peter Sønderbo Andersen
Author-X-Name-First: Lars Peter Sønderbo
Author-X-Name-Last: Andersen
Author-Name: Regine Grytnes
Author-X-Name-First: Regine
Author-X-Name-Last: Grytnes
Title: Different ways of perceiving risk and safety on construction sites and implications for safety cooperation
Abstract: 
 Construction is a dangerous industry when it comes to workplace injuries, and workers' unsafe behaviour accounts for 80–90% of the injuries. How risk is perceived by individuals and groups affects safety behaviour, and this study examined how different occupational groups on construction sites perceived safety and risk and how these perceptions influenced behaviours and practices related to safety cooperation. Over a period of 4 months, 36 semi-structured interviews and 36 days of observations were carried out with different occupational groups at two construction sites. The results showed that a rational way of perceiving safety and risks was most prominent among project managers, whereas an intuitive way of perceiving safety and risks was prominent among workers. Furthermore, foremen at the two sites voiced a perception of safety and risk that was ‘in between' these two approaches. The results also showed that the differences in perceptions of risk and safety had implications for safety cooperation at the sites which arguably lead to unsafe safety behaviour/practice. Acknowledging and integrating different perceptions of risk and safety could be a valuable starting point for construction safety management and could improve cooperation about safety.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 419-431
Issue: 5
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1904516
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Author-Name: Una Obiose Kriston Nwajei
Author-X-Name-First: Una Obiose Kriston
Author-X-Name-Last: Nwajei
Title: How relational contract theory influence management strategies and project outcomes: a systematic literature review
Abstract: 
 Despite growing interest in Relational Contracting (RC), few studies have comprehensively investigated the qualities required for a successful RC project. Macneil’s ten norms are principles of behaviour in contracts based on the application of relational contract theory and play an essential role in the formation and agreement of parties and their commitment to means and objectives. In contributing a missing dimension to the RC approach in construction, the purpose of this research is to conduct a systematic review of studies of relational contracting to answer the question: In what ways can the influence of RC theory be observed in the management strategies and outcomes of relational projects? Macneil's norms are used to provide a link between strategies and outcomes as a way of understanding RC and its influence on collaboration between the project actors in determining project outcomes. The results provide new insights with a view of consolidating extant literature and contributing through mapping practice back to theory. Findings show that the norms are evident in projects but with varied application and realisation in practice. This paper offers managerial implications and future research directions to investigate and capture the part played by the norms as mechanisms in construction projects.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 432-457
Issue: 5
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1913285
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Author-Name: Anne Klitgaard
Author-X-Name-First: Anne
Author-X-Name-Last: Klitgaard
Author-Name: Stefan Christoffer Gottlieb
Author-X-Name-First: Stefan Christoffer
Author-X-Name-Last: Gottlieb
Author-Name: Kjeld Svidt
Author-X-Name-First: Kjeld
Author-X-Name-Last: Svidt
Title: The researcher as audience and storyteller: challenges and opportunities of impression management in ethnographic studies
Abstract: 
 The use of ethnographic methods in construction management research is increasing as a means of revealing local and often unspoken ways of knowing and achieving new insights into the enduring challenges of the industry. Impression management activities, however, challenge the ethnographic researcher. Impression management happens when observees act in a different way than they would routinely, due to the presence of an audience. In the paper, we draw on data collected as a part of a wider ethnographic study to illustrate how the relationship between observer and observees can be understood through the lens of impression management. In particular, we show how the researcher assumes a dual role as both an audience and a storyteller in ethnographic studies. The researcher can thus be seen as an audience for the observees in their attempts to present themselves as agreeable and perform accordingly in front of the researcher as well as each other. This happens in part, as the observees attribute the researcher the role as storyteller, knowing that accounts of their practice and performance may be communicated to the research community and the industry in general. While impression management complicates the relationship between the observees and the observer, and can be seen as a potential source of bias, we also suggest that it presents an opportunity for increased empirical robustness of ethnographic findings if acknowledged.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 383-397
Issue: 5
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1913286
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Author-Name: Linh N. K. Duong
Author-X-Name-First: Linh N. K.
Author-X-Name-Last: Duong
Author-Name: Jason X. Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Jason X.
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Author-Name: Lincoln C. Wood
Author-X-Name-First: Lincoln C.
Author-X-Name-Last: Wood
Author-Name: Torsten Reiners
Author-X-Name-First: Torsten
Author-X-Name-Last: Reiners
Author-Name: Mona Koushan
Author-X-Name-First: Mona
Author-X-Name-Last: Koushan
Title: The value of incremental environmental sustainability innovation in the construction industry: an event study
Abstract: 
 Investment in the innovation of environmental sustainability in construction has been encouraged due to the industry's resource-intensity. However, it remains unclear how to convince shareholders and construction companies to invest in environmental innovations. This research used the event study method with a sample of 129 announcements in the construction industry from 2011 to 2017 to investigate the relationship between incremental environmental sustainability innovation and the stock market reactions of construction firms. The research finds evidence that the stock market reaction has a strong positive relationship with these announcements. There is also evidence for a relationship between strategic alliance, capital turnover, and the project start date with the stock market reaction. The results provide insight into the benefits of incremental innovations in the construction industry and extend the literature of environmental sustainability innovation by considering contributing factors that affect the relationship between environmental sustainability innovation and firm performance. They provide a useful reference for shareholders to integrate environmental sustainability innovation into their business strategies and allocate their resources more efficiently.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 398-418
Issue: 5
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1901950
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Author-Name: Laura Rodríguez-Labajos
Author-X-Name-First: Laura
Author-X-Name-Last: Rodríguez-Labajos
Author-Name: Craig S. Thomson
Author-X-Name-First: Craig S.
Author-X-Name-Last: Thomson
Author-Name: Geraldine O’Brien
Author-X-Name-First: Geraldine
Author-X-Name-Last: O’Brien
Title: Applying constructivist grounded theory in co-production research: a case study exploring its potential and lessons for construction management research
Abstract: 
 The last decade has seen a drive within construction management (CM) research for greater collaboration between academia and practice to improve the impact and relevance of research. Co-production, where academics and practitioners are engaged in framing the research problem, theory building, research design and problem solving, provides potential for engaged research which achieves mutual benefits in terms of theory and practice outcomes. To benefit from this trend, CM researchers require to revisit their established approaches. Under explored in CM research, this study identifies the potential of applying constructivist grounded theory (CGT) as an approach that enhance co-production research. The paper provides reflexive accounts of what makes CGT a suitable approach for co-production and presents a synthesis of its application in practice, reflecting on its strengths and weaknesses in the context of co-production. The applicability of the approach is illustrated through a case study on facilities performance measurement in the NHS. CGT contributed in the questioning of the scope and underlying assumptions leading to co-produced research which provided theoretical insight which underpinned guidance for future development by NHS Scotland. The findings indicate that CGT is a well-established, rigorous and reliable approach that is viable for conducting co-production research.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 369-382
Issue: 5
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1894654
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Author-Name: Katharina N. Jeschke
Author-X-Name-First: Katharina N.
Author-X-Name-Last: Jeschke
Author-Name: Susanne Boch Waldorff
Author-X-Name-First: Susanne Boch
Author-X-Name-Last: Waldorff
Author-Name: Johnny Dyreborg
Author-X-Name-First: Johnny
Author-X-Name-Last: Dyreborg
Author-Name: Pete Kines
Author-X-Name-First: Pete
Author-X-Name-Last: Kines
Author-Name: Jeppe Z. N. Ajslev
Author-X-Name-First: Jeppe Z. N.
Author-X-Name-Last: Ajslev
Title: Complaining about occupational safety and health: a barrier for collaboration between managers and workers on construction sites
Abstract: 
 Collaborative safety practices between construction site managers and workers are considered essential in occupational safety and health (OSH). However, establishing joint OSH engagement between managers and workers is still a challenge. Little is known about how managers and workers’ “complaining” about OSH affects collective OSH action and the quality of manager-worker relations. Drawing on an understanding of complaining as “boundary work”, this study empirically analyses how managers and workers’ verbalisations either downplay (collaboration) or build (demarcation) boundaries. Interviews and observations between managers and workers were carried out on a construction project in Denmark to identify why and how complaining is used. A typology consisting of four “complaining” mechanisms was developed, highlighting their associated relational dynamics: (1) Shifting responsibility for advancing OSH, (2) Defending oneself against strained working conditions, (3) Dealing strategically with criticism, and (4) Blaming other occupational groups. Complaining about OSH as boundary work – both collaboration and demarcation – between managers and workers furthers professional fragmentation and conflicts OSH collaboration, yet it occurs in a “safe space” for professional disagreement. We suggest that these communicational aspects and associated relational dynamics should be an area of increased focus in order to promote managers and workers’ OSH collaboration.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 459-474
Issue: 6
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1924388
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Author-Name: Rita Peihua Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Rita Peihua
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Author-Name: Paul Bowen
Author-X-Name-First: Paul
Author-X-Name-Last: Bowen
Title: Work-family role blurring and conflict among South African construction professionals
Abstract: 
 A research model was proposed investigating the relationships between work demand, role blurring, work-to-family conflict, and health and wellbeing consequences, and the model was tested on registered South African construction professionals. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to analyze the data collected from an online survey. The research results show that work pressure is a salient antecedent to all role blurring activities, i.e. after-hours work contact, pre-occupation with work, and multi-tasking between job tasks and family tasks whilst at home. Work hours directly predict work contact but indirectly affect pre-occupation and multi-tasking via the mediating role of work contact. All role blurring activities are positively associated with construction professionals’ experience of work-to-family conflict, which subsequently leads to depression and sleep problems. The results also show that depression affects the quality of sleep and construction professionals are likely to use alcohol consumption to cope with sleep problems. However, depression was found to be negatively associated with alcohol consumption, which calls for a more fine-grained analysis of the relationship. The study highlights the importance of appropriate work design with manageable workloads and reasonable work hours, and the promotion of boundary tactics for reducing work–family role blurring and conflict experienced by construction professionals.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 475-492
Issue: 6
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1916973
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Author-Name: Nurul Elma Kordi
Author-X-Name-First: Nurul Elma
Author-X-Name-Last: Kordi
Author-Name: Sheila Belayutham
Author-X-Name-First: Sheila
Author-X-Name-Last: Belayutham
Author-Name: Che Khairil Izam Che Ibrahim
Author-X-Name-First: Che Khairil Izam
Author-X-Name-Last: Che Ibrahim
Title: Mapping of social sustainability attributes to stakeholders’ involvement in construction project life cycle
Abstract: 
 In construction, greater emphasis is often placed on the economic and environmental aspects of sustainability, rather than social. Nonetheless, neglecting one of the sustainable pillars in construction, especially social sustainability, can lead to issues such as poor security and health. Previous studies on social sustainability in construction were mostly conducted in isolated contexts, where inadequate attention was placed on stakeholders’ responsibility throughout project life cycle. Therefore, this study aims to establish the social sustainability attributes in construction, subsequently relating this concept to two key aspects of construction: project life cycle and stakeholder involvement. This systematic literature review-based study has established nine main attributes with 20 sub-attributes, where Health and Safety was found to be the most dominant attribute, whilst Human Rights is the least acclaimed attribute for social sustainability. Further, the mapping of social attributes against the varying degrees of stakeholder involvement at different phases of project life cycle provides a definable understanding of social sustainability in construction, through the three elements of attributes, stakeholders, and project life cycle. The mapping would enable project clients to prioritise the selection of social sustainability attributes (what/how), relevant to their projects by engaging with relevant stakeholders (who) throughout construction project life cycle (when).
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 513-532
Issue: 6
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1923767
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Author-Name: Jakob Brinkø Berg
Author-X-Name-First: Jakob Brinkø
Author-X-Name-Last: Berg
Author-Name: Christian Thuesen
Author-X-Name-First: Christian
Author-X-Name-Last: Thuesen
Author-Name: Sidsel Katrine Ernstsen
Author-X-Name-First: Sidsel Katrine
Author-X-Name-Last: Ernstsen
Author-Name: Per Anker Jensen
Author-X-Name-First: Per Anker
Author-X-Name-Last: Jensen
Title: Reconfiguring the construction value chain: analysing key sources of friction in the business model archetypes of AEC companies in strategic partnerships
Abstract: 
 Lack of innovation and productivity in the construction industry compared to other industries is often explained by the institutionalised roles and fragmented nature of the construction value chain. Closer connections and collaboration (such as strategic partnerships) among architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) companies and across the values chain is often prescribed as a strategy to improve the performance of the construction industry. However, the institutional roles of AEC companies and their archetypical business models serve as important reference points for the sector. How these business models interact, and the friction created when they come in close contact is not well researched and understood. This paper identifies business models archetypes for architect, engineer, contractor and materials supplier based on workshops and interviews with practitioners. Friction is identified in and between the business models of AEC companies engaging in strategic partnerships. The analysis shows that architect archetypes face friction with regard to their profit formula and could benefit from profit sharing. The engineering archetypes face friction in their processes since they have to coordinate with specialists from other companies. Contractor and supplier archetypes face friction in their profit formula since the open books force them to alter business practices.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 533-548
Issue: 6
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1925134
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Author-Name: Mahmoud Ershadi
Author-X-Name-First: Mahmoud
Author-X-Name-Last: Ershadi
Author-Name: Marcus Jefferies
Author-X-Name-First: Marcus
Author-X-Name-Last: Jefferies
Author-Name: Peter Davis
Author-X-Name-First: Peter
Author-X-Name-Last: Davis
Author-Name: Mohammad Mojtahedi
Author-X-Name-First: Mohammad
Author-X-Name-Last: Mojtahedi
Title: Project management offices in the construction industry: a literature review and qualitative synthesis of success variables
Abstract: 
 Today’s project management offices (PMOs) in the construction sector need to be equipped with breakthrough capabilities necessary for making a difference in multi-project management. Although there is an upward trend in academic research on PMOs, a comprehensive framework of potential success variables is still lacking in the literature. This research aims to assess the extant literature from the perspective of the construction sector to provide a single consolidated overview of potential PMO success variables. A systematic search process was adopted to retrieve publications and narrow them down to eligible studies followed by a qualitative synthesis. A set of 32 success variables was synthesized and inductively categorized under four emerging themes of (1) establishing PM infrastructure, (2) promoting PM practices, (3) PMO structuring, and (4) organizational support. This set of variables refers to three kinds of functional, structural, and contextual variables characterizing potential features of successful construction PMOs. These variables were compared between the construction industry and other industries to reflect contextual contrasts and similarities. A research agenda was proposed to encourage empirical studies on examining success variables. This study contributes to an improved understanding of PMO success variables in the construction industry and directs future research towards the most important topics.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 493-512
Issue: 6
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1916052
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Author-Name: Xiuqin Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Xiuqin
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Author-Name: Bing Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Bing
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Author-Name: Yantao Xu
Author-X-Name-First: Yantao
Author-X-Name-Last: Xu
Author-Name: Lanmin Shi
Author-X-Name-First: Lanmin
Author-X-Name-Last: Shi
Title: A chance constrained programming method to determine optimal capital structure for privatized infrastructure
Abstract: 
 Capital structure optimization is an important aspect to ensure the success of public–private partnership (PPP) financing. Existing optimization methods fail to provide certain confidence level of the optimization result of PPP capital structure. The aim of this paper to optimize the capital structure of PPP projects by developing a chance-constrained programming (CCP) method with a certain confidence level under project risks. The results show that compared with existing methods, CCP method yields a greater optimal equity share, smaller NPV value, and higher confidence level depending on private sector’s risk preference. Besides, the optimal equity share is mainly determined by banks’ requirement and government regulation on commitment and it shrinks as banks’ risk preference grows. Theoretical calculation and simulation technique were adopted to make the result more convincing. The paper can help the private sector to more reasonably and reliably determine the optimal capital structure according to their risk preference. 
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 579-594
Issue: 7
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1930081
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Author-Name: Ditte P. Gerding
Author-X-Name-First: Ditte P.
Author-X-Name-Last: Gerding
Author-Name: Hans (J. W. F.) Wamelink
Author-X-Name-First: Hans (J. W. F.)
Author-X-Name-Last: Wamelink
Author-Name: Els M. Leclercq
Author-X-Name-First: Els M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Leclercq
Title: Implementing circularity in the construction process: a case study examining the reorganization of multi-actor environment and the decision-making process
Abstract: 
 Circularity aims to make waste obsolete by both closing and narrowing resource loops and by extending the lifespan of materials and products. This fundamentally different approach to construction practices necessitates a completely different method of organising the construction process. The rounds of decision-making undertaken by different actors at particular moments in the construction process have a significant role to play in this regard. Consequently, this research aims to analyse current circular practices for both the multi-actor environment and the decision-making process. An analytical framework is developed based on the theoretically-informed assumption that actors are responsible for decision-making and that circular strategies are an effective means through which to integrate circularity within the construction process. This analytical framework is applied to three circular building cases in the Netherlands, by drawing upon stakeholder interviews and documentation. It can be concluded that: some conventional actors have acquired knowledge on circularity; and that there is an emergent group of expert actors specialising in circularity. Both types of actors are a prerequisite for implementing circular strategies at both the beginning and end-of-life phase of a building; and should be involved early on to influence decision-making on circularity, especially concerning the long-lived layers of a building.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 617-635
Issue: 7
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1934885
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Author-Name: John N. Connaughton
Author-X-Name-First: John N.
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Author-Name: William H. Collinge
Author-X-Name-First: William H.
Author-X-Name-Last: Collinge
Title: Trialling a new approach to interdisciplinary collaboration in UK construction: A projects-as-practice analysis
Abstract: 
 This paper investigates the emergence of collaboration on a UK construction project pioneering a novel form of project procurement (Integrated Project Insurance: IPI). Using a projects-as-practice lens and an action research approach, examination of linked episodes of project activity chart the unfolding of collaboration praxis in an IPI context through the frequent interplays of praxis (situated doings), practice (rules, values, policies) and practitioners working together. The analysis focuses on important requirements in IPI: that project practitioners, supported by a facilitator, collaborate to develop joint solutions to project requirements and share responsibility for them. Findings show how practitioners understood how to collaborate through the progressive enactment of working together rather than by developing a prior agreement about what collaboration would involve. Thus, the doing of collaboration mattered more than sayings about it in how practitioners created meaning in developing new collaboration praxis. Through this enactment the facilitator role is understood more as a practitioner in the development of collaboration praxis than solely as a convenor of collaboration. Findings also show how the micro-activities of practitioners may be illuminated using a projects-as-practice lens combined with a focus on interconnected episodes of project life to understand the emergence of praxis on construction projects.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 595-616
Issue: 7
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1933558
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Author-X-Name-First: Sambo Lyson
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Author-Name: Farzad Khosrowshahi
Author-X-Name-First: Farzad
Author-X-Name-Last: Khosrowshahi
Title: A taxonomy of digital leadership in the construction industry
Abstract: 
 Businesses in the construction industry are experiencing pressure to modernize by embracing digital technologies. Like any other change initiative, digital transformation requires that leaders are at the forefront of their organizations’ pursuit for digital innovation. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore the different leadership approaches exhibited by construction industry leaders in influencing their organizations’ digital paths. Qualitative data collected from 41 construction industry professionals were analysed using an inductive thematic analysis approach. The main finding was a taxonomy of digital leadership types characterized under six themes: proactive and forward-thinking; supportive; uncoordinated; cautious; resistant and visionless and undriven leaders. These themes provide an insight into how leaders influence the digital transformation paths in organizations. As far as the authors are aware, this study is the first that developed a taxonomy of digital leadership approaches in the construction industry. This is a valuable step in understanding leaders’ influence in driving digital transformation in the construction industry. Thus, the taxonomy of digital leadership can be used to evaluate leadership styles and attitude towards digitalization. The findings are also a platform for further studies on digital leadership in construction.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 565-578
Issue: 7
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1930080
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Author-Name: David Boyd
Author-X-Name-First: David
Author-X-Name-Last: Boyd
Title: A critical inquiry into the hyperreality of digitalization in construction
Abstract: 
 The built environment is literally and metaphorically concrete but its creation from conception through design and construction involves many levels of abstraction. This spectrum of activities between concrete and abstract is complex and unexplored in construction but it will be shown that a deep understanding of this is required to make successful buildings in a modern age of digitalization. Abstraction is the simplification of an entity with a degree of generalization of purpose and causality but also used to promote the idealization of the entity. When abstractions are believed to be real then there are conditions of hyperreality. This article unpacks the nature of abstraction in the creation of the built environment through three vignettes of practice; considering: drawings, project planning and building modelling. Abstraction has been key to making buildings but is growing in significance because of building information modelling. The themes of loss of meaning, loss of control and loss of perspective are used to show that digitalization involves creating a dangerous illusion of the connection between data and reality thus creating a problematic hyperreality. This can be avoided by stronger thinking, more openness about abstractions and less exaggeration of their performance.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 549-564
Issue: 7
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1904515
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Author-Name: Rita Peihua Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Rita Peihua
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Author-Name: Sarah Holdsworth
Author-X-Name-First: Sarah
Author-X-Name-Last: Holdsworth
Author-Name: Michelle Turner
Author-X-Name-First: Michelle
Author-X-Name-Last: Turner
Author-Name: Mary Myla Andamon
Author-X-Name-First: Mary Myla
Author-X-Name-Last: Andamon
Title: Does gender really matter? A closer look at early career women in construction
Abstract: 
 Despite the increasing number of women studying built environment degrees in higher education, the construction industry has not seen an increase in the percentage of female professionals. Women’s experiences in the early stages of their career have a critical influence on their future career intentions, including leaving the industry. This study was motivated to explore the transition experiences from university into work for early career female professionals working in the Australian construction industry. Nineteen interviews were conducted to collect qualitative data which was thematically analysed. Findings indicate that women are primarily driven by an intrinsic motivation to pursue construction careers. Women have both positive and negative experiences during their transition processes. The positive transition experiences are attributed to supportive and respectful relationships with colleagues and the availability of and access to structured graduate or cadetship training programs. Regarding negative experiences, findings suggest that apart from common challenges associated with transition for all entrants, women must contend with additional gender-based challenges. Many participants intend to stay in construction for the next five years but have concerns about the possibility of combining work and family when they decide to have children and how their careers might be affected. The research provides important practical implications for construction organizations in terms of improving women’s transition experience into the industry, maintaining their interest in construction careers and enhancing subsequent retention.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 669-686
Issue: 8
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1948087
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Author-Name: Devindi Geekiyanage
Author-X-Name-First: Devindi
Author-X-Name-Last: Geekiyanage
Author-Name: Thanuja Ramachandra
Author-X-Name-First: Thanuja
Author-X-Name-Last: Ramachandra
Title: Running costs indices for commercial buildings using the hedonic price imputation approach: a case of Sri Lanka
Abstract: 
 Running expenses of a building consume a substantial share of its total life cycle cost and range between 70 and 80% in commercial buildings. Despite this, investment decisions are primarily based on construction costs due to the absence of a reliable estimate or forecast of costs in-use. In such a context, having running cost indices that incorporate building characteristics would enable investors to predict the running costs of a building at the early phase. This study is aimed at developing running cost indices for commercial buildings by taking Sri Lanka as a case. The running costs and building characteristics data were collected from a sample of 46 commercial buildings and analyzed using the hedonic price imputation approach, which enables the prediction of costs in absence of cost/quantity data. The hedonic indices developed in the study shows an increasing trend of running costs with varying degree of 0.37, 0.30, and 0.28% quarterly for offices, banks, and all commercial buildings, respectively. This prediction of trend would assist commercial developers to capture the movement of the running costs of commercial buildings and thereby optimize the running costs in the early design stage. This study further highlights the hedonic price imputation approach as a promising method for constructing index values where there is no adequate and reliable historical cost data.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 704-721
Issue: 8
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1950790
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Author-Name: Mahavadi Dhanshyam
Author-X-Name-First: Mahavadi
Author-X-Name-Last: Dhanshyam
Author-Name: Samir K. Srivastava
Author-X-Name-First: Samir K.
Author-X-Name-Last: Srivastava
Title: Governance structures for public infrastructure projects: Public–private management regimes, contractual forms and innovation
Abstract: 
 The choice of appropriate governance structures for public infrastructure projects is a major challenge for governments. The extant literature provides ample theoretical support to analyse various public–private management regimes for public infrastructure service delivery, but there is little discussion on the innovation incentives of specific contractual forms and their welfare implications under different management regimes. Our research aims at providing answers to the following research questions: who should manage different tasks in public infrastructure delivery – public, private or public–private partnership (PPP)?; how should these tasks be managed to foster innovation and enhance welfare?. We explore these using a multi-period analytical model that analyses innovation incentives induced by six contractual forms under five management regimes. We derive conditions under which specific governance structures maximise welfare. Our analysis reveals that PPPs induce optimal innovation and maximise welfare if governed through revenue-sharing concessions for user-payment type services and fixed-price annuity type contracts for no-user-payment type services. The risk share of the private partner and the shadow cost of public funds strengthen the case for PPPs while transaction costs weaken it. These results generate novel insights for policymakers to design effective governance structures and set new research directions in public infrastructure governance.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 652-668
Issue: 8
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1938162
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Author-Name: Yuting Chen
Author-X-Name-First: Yuting
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen
Author-Name: Yongqiang Chen
Author-X-Name-First: Yongqiang
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen
Author-Name: Hedley Smyth
Author-X-Name-First: Hedley
Author-X-Name-Last: Smyth
Author-Name: Yongcheng Fu
Author-X-Name-First: Yongcheng
Author-X-Name-Last: Fu
Title: Enforcement against contract violation in Chinese construction projects: impacts of trust and perceived intentionality
Abstract: 
 Violations happen frequently in construction projects due to opportunistic intentions and/or the lack of awareness of obligations and/or honest attempts to react to unforeseen circumstances. Dealing with contract violations plays an important role in managing projects. The aim of the research is to investigate the impact of trust, analyzed in terms of the goodwill-based and competence-based trust, on both contract and social enforcement after a contract violation. A questionnaire survey, partially based on semi-structured interviews, was used for data collection. All the data is from the Chinese construction industry since it provides a fertile context to explore the research questions. The results show that: 1) reputation is used as social enforcement in practice and the severity of it is reflected by the scope of the disclosure, 2) the two dimensions of trust have opposite influences on the severity of contract and social enforcement via different mediating effects of perceived intentionality. Specifically, goodwill-based trust reduces the severity of enforcement via decreasing perceived intentionality, while competence-based trust increases the severity of enforcement by increasing perceived intentionality. A comprehensive and nuanced understanding for managing contract violation is generated in this research, which will help project managers to manage the contract violation and the interfirm relationships more effectively.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 687-703
Issue: 8
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1950789
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Author-Name: Daniel Sage
Author-X-Name-First: Daniel
Author-X-Name-Last: Sage
Author-Name: Chloé Vitry
Author-X-Name-First: Chloé
Author-X-Name-Last: Vitry
Author-Name: Andrew Dainty
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty
Author-Name: Sarah Barnard
Author-X-Name-First: Sarah
Author-X-Name-Last: Barnard
Title: Towards a new theory of construction innovation: a socio-material analysis of classification work
Abstract: 
 There has been a longstanding concern among construction scholars and practitioners in classifying construction innovations, whether as “incremental” or “radical,” “technological” or “organizational,” “product” or “process”. In this paper we extend this interest in classification to examine what classification work accomplishes within construction innovation practices. Instead of addressing the validity of innovation categories as objective representations we explore how innovations are classified within everyday interactions that shape how they proliferate. Our approach is informed by socio-material theories of classification, communication and innovation, particularly those from Actor-Network Theory (ANT) and Ventriloquial Analysis (VA). Empirically, our approach is developed through an analysis of how a single innovation – a large format concrete block – was classified within a single warranty approval meeting as it entered the UK housing market. Our analysis explains how such classification work is dynamically constituted by formal and informal classificatory acts that involve displacements of human agency that shape how construction innovations proliferate. Classification work is thus shown to make a vital difference to how construction innovation is accomplished and can be understood.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 637-651
Issue: 8
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1938160
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Author-Name: Anna af Hällström
Author-X-Name-First: Anna
Author-X-Name-Last: af Hällström
Author-Name: Petra Bosch-Sijtsema
Author-X-Name-First: Petra
Author-X-Name-Last: Bosch-Sijtsema
Author-Name: León Poblete
Author-X-Name-First: León
Author-X-Name-Last: Poblete
Author-Name: Rasmus Rempling
Author-X-Name-First: Rasmus
Author-X-Name-Last: Rempling
Author-Name: Mats Karlsson
Author-X-Name-First: Mats
Author-X-Name-Last: Karlsson
Title: The role of social ties in collaborative project networks: A tale of two construction cases
Abstract: 
 Collaborative project delivery models (CPDMs) are increasing in popularity as infrastructure construction projects become more complex and grow in scale and scope. CPDMs build on high levels of trust, information exchange and formal contractual relations, creating complex relationships between actors in the project network. The literature emphasizes the procurement phase and contractual aspects of CPDMs; however, few studies explicitly focus on the role of social relationships in CPDM projects. Social network theory has recently been introduced in the architecture, engineering and construction industry industry to study relationships between network actors, but the role of social ties within CPDM project networks is still unclear. Through two qualitative case studies, we have analyzed the role of social ties in projects applying a CPDM contract. The empirical evidence of 41 semi-structured interviews and observations points to aspects that affect the development of social ties in CPDMs, such as initial project setup, project identification, perception of actors, resource sharing and shared space, as well as the importance of formal and informal ties for supporting collaborative project practices. The evidence shows how social ties develop into negative or positive bonds affecting the level of collaboration. This study contributes by emphasizing the interplay between project networks using CPDMs and social ties.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 723-738
Issue: 9
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1949740
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Author-Name: Wang Pu
Author-X-Name-First: Wang
Author-X-Name-Last: Pu
Author-Name: Fei Xu
Author-X-Name-First: Fei
Author-X-Name-Last: Xu
Author-Name: Rui Cunha Marques
Author-X-Name-First: Rui Cunha
Author-X-Name-Last: Marques
Title: A bibliometric and meta-analysis of studies on public–private partnership in China
Abstract: 
 China is one of the countries with the highest public-private partnership (PPP) experience. Although numerous studies on PPP in China have been published in different international journals in the past decades, few relevant reviews have been found. In this research, a bibliometric analysis of 139 peer-reviewed articles on PPP in China is performed to reveal the research evolution and trend. Besides, a meta-analysis of 111 empirical articles among the total 139 articles is conducted using multinomial logistic regression to examine how data characteristics and analytical features have been utilized in this area. The major findings suggest that, first, many studies are published in the subject areas of Business, Management and Accounting, and Engineering, and most topics are discussed from the micro-level perspective. Second, the issues in the procurement phase lack enough attention. Third, for studies with different research themes, how data characteristics and analytical features have been utilized significantly differ. In general, how PPP studies are approached in China contrasts with the global PPP research. Future research directions are proposed. The research contributes to the global PPP body of knowledge and methodology by providing the first quantitative review of studies on PPP in China and by combining the research methods.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 773-789
Issue: 9
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1958356
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Author-Name: Róisín Murphy
Author-X-Name-First: Róisín
Author-X-Name-Last: Murphy
Author-Name: Oluwasegun Seriki
Author-X-Name-First: Oluwasegun
Author-X-Name-Last: Seriki
Title: The impact of environmental turbulence on the strategic decision-making process in Irish quantity surveying (QS) professional service firms (PSFs)
Abstract: 
 Construction firms operate within a business environment characterized by uncertainty and a lack of predictability, increasing the complexity of strategic decision-making. Construction contractor firms’ strategic response to environmental turbulence is appropriately documented but evidence regarding Construction Professional Service Firms (CPSF’S) remains scarce. CPSF’s are characteristically different from contractor organizations due to the intangibility of services and high knowledge intensity. The purpose of the study is to ascertain the impact of environmental turbulence on strategic decision-making process characteristics in CPSF’s, specifically Irish Quantity Surveying (QS) practices. Using a mixed-methods research strategy, data collected over two dissimilar stages on the economic cycle is presented. A comparative analysis over time exposes the varied impact of environmental turbulence on strategy process characteristics, however, a notable shift in the strategic choice is evident. An emergent approach to strategizing coupled with a move from written strategic plans is evident, while competitor analysis remains superficial. A taxonomy of the strategic decision-making process is derived from the empirical data which uniquely highlights the role of path dependence for CPSFs. The paper provides theoretical advancement in the discipline of CPSF strategy and also identifies a crucial component for consideration in driving transformational change required across the sector.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 739-758
Issue: 9
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1952632
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Author-Name: Mattias Jacobsson
Author-X-Name-First: Mattias
Author-X-Name-Last: Jacobsson
Author-Name: Henrik C. J. Linderoth
Author-X-Name-First: Henrik C. J.
Author-X-Name-Last: Linderoth
Title: Newly graduated students’ role as ambassadors for digitalisation in construction firms
Abstract: 
 This study furthers the understanding of newly graduated students’ role in construction firms’ efforts to better use digital technologies. The aim is to increase the understanding of the role that newly graduated students play in digital transformation in construction firms. The study is based on 18 semi-structured interviews and three focus group interviews with new graduates and construction managers in Sweden’s three largest construction firms. The results show that despite having relevant skills, new graduates play a limited role when they are first recruited, as they struggle to close the “knowledge-experience gap”. Gradually, whilst familiarising themselves with how things are done, they act as ambassadors for digitalisation and contribute to the modification of senior colleagues’ beliefs about how technology could be used. However, this development is hampered by them getting caught-up in messy everyday activities, which forces them – like other staff – to prioritise urgent issues over important ones. An observed lack of established practices for how to make use of students’ skills hampers their involvement further. It has been suggested that urgency might not only be a problem, but a solution in that it is possible to increase the sense of urgency around new way of working with digital technologies.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 759-772
Issue: 9
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1955398
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Author-Name: Yujia He
Author-X-Name-First: Yujia
Author-X-Name-Last: He
Author-Name: Lei Shi
Author-X-Name-First: Lei
Author-X-Name-Last: Shi
Author-Name: Zhongfu Li
Author-X-Name-First: Zhongfu
Author-X-Name-Last: Li
Title: The combined effect of marginal social and private benefit on the socially optimal equity structure of PPP projects
Abstract: 
 Although bundling in public–private partnership (PPP) projects fosters cost savings in the provision of public services, such savings might come at the expense of social benefits due to the low quality of non-contractible services and the incompleteness of the contract. A game model is presented to analyse how the equity allocation between private partners—typically, building firms and operating firms—indirectly influences their incentives, in order to improve the quality of non-contractible services. The findings show that the equity structure can effectively compensate for the incompleteness of the contract. When the equity structure is privately negotiated by private partners whose only concern is private benefits, a loss of social benefits due to the low quality of non-contractible services occurs because the penalties are not enforceable. A socially optimal equity structure, which depends on the combined effects of marginal social and private benefits, plays a role in aligning these social and private benefits, thereby providing private partners with appropriate incentives to improve non-contractible services. These findings provide insights into the regulation of the equity structure for PPP projects providing services in diverse sectors.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 807-823
Issue: 10
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1974503
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Author-Name: Michelle Turner
Author-X-Name-First: Michelle
Author-X-Name-Last: Turner
Author-Name: Sarah Holdsworth
Author-X-Name-First: Sarah
Author-X-Name-Last: Holdsworth
Author-Name: Christina M. Scott-Young
Author-X-Name-First: Christina M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Scott-Young
Author-Name: Kara Sandri
Author-X-Name-First: Kara
Author-X-Name-Last: Sandri
Title: Resilience in a hostile workplace: the experience of women onsite in construction
Abstract: 
 Women working onsite in construction contend with multiple work hazards arising from the masculine-based work culture. Resilience has been proposed as an important asset for trades and semi-skilled women to manage work hazards and retain work focus. An explanatory sequential research design incorporating survey and interview data was used to explore the resilience of women. One hundred and sixty-eight Australian trades and semi-skilled women completed the Employee Resilience Scale and forty-three of these participants were interviewed. Survey results indicate that participants had a high level of employee resilience, suggesting a strong ability to adapt and succeed in a challenging work environment. Thematic analysis of the interview data identified that resilience is considered as a mandatory capability by women working onsite to manage gendered workplace hazards and attain career success. The findings indicate that these women had high levels of resilience despite little to no support from their workplace. Given its importance, it is recommended that resilience development be included in apprenticeship programs to support retention and career success for tradeswomen. Developing the resilience of semi-skilled women requires more consideration from the industry given their precarious employment status and career pathway. More broadly, the results reiterate that more needs to be done to provide a safe working environment for women working onsite. Rather than relying on women to navigate hostile workplaces, construction employers must protect the safety and health of all workers irrespective of gender.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 839-852
Issue: 10
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1981958
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Author-X-Name-First: Craig S.
Author-X-Name-Last: Thomson
Author-Name: Tina Karrbom Gustavsson
Author-X-Name-First: Tina
Author-X-Name-Last: Karrbom Gustavsson
Author-Name: Andrew Karvonen
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew
Author-X-Name-Last: Karvonen
Title: Grand challenges facing our cities: where construction management research meets the urban field
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 874-878
Issue: 10
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1972400
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Author-Name: Victor Eriksson
Author-X-Name-First: Victor
Author-X-Name-Last: Eriksson
Author-Name: Kajsa Hulthén
Author-X-Name-First: Kajsa
Author-X-Name-Last: Hulthén
Author-Name: Viktoria Sundquist
Author-X-Name-First: Viktoria
Author-X-Name-Last: Sundquist
Author-Name: Anna Fredriksson
Author-X-Name-First: Anna
Author-X-Name-Last: Fredriksson
Author-Name: Mats Janné
Author-X-Name-First: Mats
Author-X-Name-Last: Janné
Title: The role of public actors in construction logistics: effects on and of relational interfaces
Abstract: 
 Public actors are increasingly enforcing the use of specifically designed construction logistics setups (CLS) to cope with logistical challenges and minimising disturbances on third parties in large construction projects. The organising of these CLS is contingent on the interaction among several types of actors. The purpose of the paper is to advance the understanding of the design and use of CLS and the distribution of various outcomes of such arrangements on the actors involved. The paper analyses the role of public actors in the initiating of CLS and how this affects the relational interfaces in the CLS triad of developers, contractors and logistics service providers, and the outcomes of their interactions. First, the main reason for a public actor to initiate a CLS is not cost, productivity or innovativity gains, but to decrease disturbances on third parties. Second, developers and contractors are forced to use the CLS initiated by the public actor. This makes them take on a forced customer role, explaining why these actors are often resistant to adopt to a certain CLS. Third, ripple effects, such as unintended costs and productivity impacts, occur in the construction supply chain because of the use of CLS.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 791-806
Issue: 10
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1970785
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Author-Name: Yanqing Fang
Author-X-Name-First: Yanqing
Author-X-Name-Last: Fang
Author-Name: Emmanuel Itodo Daniel
Author-X-Name-First: Emmanuel Itodo
Author-X-Name-Last: Daniel
Author-Name: Shuquan Li
Author-X-Name-First: Shuquan
Author-X-Name-Last: Li
Title: Conceptual framework for lean construction ambidexterity in project-based organizations
Abstract: 
 Lean construction (LC) is widely used to eliminate waste in the construction industry. However, few studies have focussed on LC capabilities. In the absence of a theoretical foundation, the equal treatment of inherent rigidity and flexibility has received little attention. This critical literature review answered the following research questions: What is the current understanding of the two characteristics of LC? Is there a theoretical explanation for their relationship? How can LC capabilities be realized in a project-based organization? The results revealed the lack of a clear definition of LC capabilities. The study posits that LC capabilities involve ambidexterity. Ambidexterity embodies the LC philosophy, principles, and methods, with a focus on resolving the paradoxical tensions in LC projects. Ambidexterity was found to be a two-dimensional paradox comprising exploitative and exploratory capabilities. It emphasizes the achievement of a balance between the two capabilities. The proposed model indicates that LC project-based organizations provide the ideal context for the development of ambidexterity. This study uses a paradoxical lens to introduce the notion of LC capabilities as ambidexterity. This research contributes to the current knowledge and future applications of organizational ambidexterity theory to LC capability development. In addition, it will enable practitioners to understand and manage the paradoxical tensions in LC projects. The proposed framework can guide the creation of an ideal LC project-organization environment.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 824-838
Issue: 10
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1978516
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Author-Name: Konrad Graser
Author-X-Name-First: Konrad
Author-X-Name-Last: Graser
Author-Name: Aniko Kahlert
Author-X-Name-First: Aniko
Author-X-Name-Last: Kahlert
Author-Name: Daniel M. Hall
Author-X-Name-First: Daniel M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Hall
Title: DFAB HOUSE: implications of a building-scale demonstrator for adoption of digital fabrication in AEC
Abstract: 
 The Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry finds itself in an accelerating shift towards the use of more digital fabrication (DFAB) technologies. DFAB promises great advantages in AEC, but its adoption is so far lagging and there are few examples of building projects employing DFAB at scale. To facilitate DFAB adoption, we need to identify its challenges and opportunities of in the project context and understand its implications beyond project boundaries. To do this, this paper conducts a single case study on DFAB HOUSE, the first project to introduce several fundamentally new DFAB technologies to construct a fully functional building. Using Qualitative Content Analysis, we provide an overview of the challenges to consider and the strategies available to successfully adopt DFAB technologies in construction projects, establishing a socio-technical framework for DFAB adoption in AEC projects. We find that full-scale projects are an effective exploration method of DFAB in AEC, implementation at scale increases acceptance of DFAB in AEC, and projects are instrumental in establishing an emergent praxis of DFAB.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 853-873
Issue: 10
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1988667
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Author-Name: Phuong H. D. Nguyen
Author-X-Name-First: Phuong H. D.
Author-X-Name-Last: Nguyen
Author-Name: Dai Q. Tran
Author-X-Name-First: Dai Q.
Author-X-Name-Last: Tran
Author-Name: Sai P. K. Bypaneni
Author-X-Name-First: Sai P. K.
Author-X-Name-Last: Bypaneni
Title: Exploring the impact of project size on design-bid-build and design-build project delivery performance in highways
Abstract: 
 The highway construction industry has been increasingly using design-build (D-B) project delivery because of its documented benefits. Only limited studies, if any, have compared D-B and traditional design-bid-build (D-B-B) project performance based on the size of projects. The existing gap was addressed by investigating the cost growth, schedule growth, and construction intensity of highway projects delivered under D-B-B and D-B with the project sizes ranging from $2 million to greater than $100 million. These projects were collected from six state departments of transportations in the U.S. with mature D-B programs. Several statistics tests including t-test, Welch’s test, and Mann–Whitney U-test were used to analyze 3888 completed highway construction projects. The results show that D-B produced a lower cost growth than D-B-B in the project size of over $10 million while D-B-B projects had lower cost growth than D-B projects in the project size from $2 million to $10 million. D-B projects also produced less schedule growth than D-B-B projects across all groups of project size. D-B-B projects had a faster work pace than D-B projects in the project size from $2 million to $10 million. The findings contribute to the project delivery body of knowledge by reporting statistically empirical comparisons between D-B-B and D-B project performance controlled by the project size. The findings may help highway agencies better understand how D-B performs under the different sizes of projects in terms of cost growth, schedule growth, and construction intensity.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 879-893
Issue: 11
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 11
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1993289
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Author-Name: Raghu Dharmapuri Tirumala
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Author-X-Name-Last: Dharmapuri Tirumala
Author-Name: Neeraj Dangol
Author-X-Name-First: Neeraj
Author-X-Name-Last: Dangol
Author-Name: Piyush Tiwari
Author-X-Name-First: Piyush
Author-X-Name-Last: Tiwari
Author-Name: Paulo Vaz-Serra
Author-X-Name-First: Paulo
Author-X-Name-Last: Vaz-Serra
Title: Comparative analysis of outcomes under PPP and traditional modes of delivery: a study of schools in Melbourne
Abstract: 
 Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangements are perceived as compelling alternatives to traditional infrastructure development to raise finances and improve efficiency. However, with the substantial improvement in the provision of services through traditionally developed infrastructure, the benefits of PPP implementation need to be continually evaluated. This research investigates three categories of outcomes (educational, stakeholder satisfaction, and general outcomes) for schools in Melbourne implemented under PPP arrangement to those implemented under a traditional procurement method. Data Envelopment Analysis is used to assess the efficiency of these outcomes, based on the consumption of teaching, financial and physical resources. The results indicate that there is no substantial difference between the performance of both arrangements. While the schools implemented under the PPP arrangement have provided better education outcomes, the traditional schools perform better in stakeholder satisfaction and general outcomes. The results indicate that the policymakers need to evaluate infrastructure based PPP arrangements more closely and align with the desired outcomes.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 894-911
Issue: 11
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 11
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1994147
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Author-Name: Hasan Murat Ertuğrul
Author-X-Name-First: Hasan Murat
Author-X-Name-Last: Ertuğrul
Author-Name: Burak Pirgaip
Author-X-Name-First: Burak
Author-X-Name-Last: Pirgaip
Title: The nexus between construction investment and economic development: evidence from MENA countries
Abstract: 
 Although the literature is replete with studies that signify the role of the construction industry in economic development, the complexity of the relationship still deserves attention and calls for a regional perspective as well as more robust empirical evidence. To fill this gap, we scrutinise the nexus between construction investment and economic development for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by employing second generation panel data modelling tools. We do so with a focus on top ten developing economies in the region, namely, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iran, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, Algeria, Kuwait, and Morocco, between 1970 and 2019. We find that there is an inverted U-shaped pattern, in line with Bon’s proposition, implying that the share of construction investments started to decline at some point in time as the economic growth reached a certain threshold. We argue that MENA countries should reconsider their construction-induced growth policies and incorporate alternative options supported by innovative and environmental-friendly technologies to attach much more importance to the role of construction in future economic development plans.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 932-947
Issue: 11
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 11
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1998919
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Author-Name: Wenqian Guo
Author-X-Name-First: Wenqian
Author-X-Name-Last: Guo
Author-Name: Wenxue Lu
Author-X-Name-First: Wenxue
Author-X-Name-Last: Lu
Author-Name: Xinran Gao
Author-X-Name-First: Xinran
Author-X-Name-Last: Gao
Author-Name: Feifei Cai
Author-X-Name-First: Feifei
Author-X-Name-Last: Cai
Title: How interpersonal ties affect interorganizational trust in construction projects: role differences and cross-level effects
Abstract: 
 Interorganizational trust significantly impacts performance, while distrust leads to high costs. How to effectively build interorganizational trust is critical, whereas few studies point out how boundary spanners, as representatives of the interaction between two organisations, affect interorganizational trust. The authors put forward a trust-building mechanism to verify whether interpersonal ties (obligatory ties, instrumental ties, and affective ties) promote interorganizational trust through the establishment of interpersonal trust and compare the differences in trust-building mechanisms between different boundary spanners (project leaders and team members). By adopting structural equation modelling and regression analysis, the data of 271 questionnaires from the construction industry in China reveal that as for team members, cognitive and affective trust significantly mediate the relationship between interpersonal ties and interorganizational trust. But as for project leaders, only cognitive trust has a significant mediating effect. This cross-level mechanism to answer how interpersonal ties affect interorganizational trust further enriches social embeddedness theory. Meanwhile, by distinguishing the differences of trust-building mechanisms between different boundary spanners, the research on stakeholders’ trust-building mechanisms can also be expanded.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 912-931
Issue: 11
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 11
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1994148
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Author-Name: Ramin Asadi
Author-X-Name-First: Ramin
Author-X-Name-Last: Asadi
Author-Name: Suzanne Wilkinson
Author-X-Name-First: Suzanne
Author-X-Name-Last: Wilkinson
Author-Name: James Olabode Bamidele Rotimi
Author-X-Name-First: James Olabode Bamidele
Author-X-Name-Last: Rotimi
Title: Towards contracting strategy usage for rework in construction projects: a comprehensive review
Abstract: 
 Rework has been the core of attention for several years in the industry and academia as it affects the performance of projects. However, the trend of rework academic papers indicates an increasing rate in recent years; the overall research lacks a comprehensive review of the implemented theories and proposed models to explore further directions for rework management. Thus, to achieve a better understanding of rework it is necessary to perform an extensive review. This research aims to explore various insights from rework-related articles, discuss major research areas, and identify gaps for future studies looking closely at construction contracts. The selected articles are from three databases: “Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar”. The findings are categorized into six study areas: sources of rework, models and solutions, management and strategies, theories and techniques, rework impacts, and factors affecting rework. The analysis of the employed techniques across these topics showed that System Dynamic Modelling, Action Research, Analytic Hierarchy Process, and Regression have been used more frequently than other methods. The comprehensive review also shed light on the new ways of thinking, analyzing, and controlling the impacts of the rework. This paper proposes the assessment of rework causes in the conditions of contract which provides opportunities for improvement of the construction contracts.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 953-971
Issue: 12
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.2004609
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Author-Name: Léon olde Scholtenhuis
Author-X-Name-First: Léon olde
Author-X-Name-Last: Scholtenhuis
Author-Name: Trivess Moore
Author-X-Name-First: Trivess
Author-X-Name-Last: Moore
Author-Name: Simon Smith
Author-X-Name-First: Simon
Author-X-Name-Last: Smith
Title: Construction defects, danger, disruption and disputes: a systemic view of the construction industry post-Grenfell
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 949-952
Issue: 12
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.2015973
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Author-Name: Mustafa Selçuk Çıdık
Author-X-Name-First: Mustafa Selçuk
Author-X-Name-Last: Çıdık
Author-Name: Stephen Phillips
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen
Author-X-Name-Last: Phillips
Title: Buildings as complex systems: the impact of organisational culture on building safety
Abstract: 
 High-risk buildings can be considered as complex systems involving various social actors and technology, which draws attention to the organisational and social underpinnings of their safety. This research draws on complex systems theory and high reliability organisations (HRO) literature to develop insights into the cultural aspects of safety management and regulation of high-risk buildings. Ten semi-structured interviews were undertaken to explore the opinions and experiences of built environment professionals in England about the ongoing regulatory changes regarding high-risk buildings following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower. The findings expose some aspects of the organisational culture that underpin the safety-related behaviour in high-risk building life cycle in England, which are incompatible with those that underpin HRO. The findings also show how the studied regulatory changes are subsumed by this organisational culture and fail to deliver their intention. Hence, the paper establishes organisational culture of the building life cycle as a key consideration for safety management and regulation of high-risk buildings. The conclusion calls for future regulatory, practical and research efforts to develop a better appreciation of the organisational culture, and to aim for measures to cultivate a culture that enables collective mindfulness.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 972-987
Issue: 12
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1966816
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Title: List of Reviewers for Construction Management and Economics 2021
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: i-iv
Issue: 12
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.2020536
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Author-Name: Tara Brooks
Author-X-Name-First: Tara
Author-X-Name-Last: Brooks
Author-Name: Joseph G. Gunning
Author-X-Name-First: Joseph G.
Author-X-Name-Last: Gunning
Author-Name: John P. Spillane
Author-X-Name-First: John P.
Author-X-Name-Last: Spillane
Author-Name: John Cole
Author-X-Name-First: John
Author-X-Name-Last: Cole
Title: Regulatory decoupling and the effectiveness of the ISO 9001 quality management system in the construction sector in the UK – a case study analysis
Abstract: 
 Construction quality defects are a widespread and recurrent industry problem; the ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) has been proposed as a tool to improve construction quality. It is one of the most widely adopted management systems worldwide and is a prerequisite for many construction tenders. Institutional theory uses the concept of regulatory decoupling to probe “performative” implementation of a standard or regulation; this theory has not to date been applied to ISO 9001 QMS implementation in the construction industry. In this context, the aim of this research is to investigate the extent of regulatory decoupling and its impact on the effectiveness of implementation of the ISO 9001 QMS in 3 case study construction organizations. 34 interviews are undertaken across three case study organizations and analyzed using an abductive grounded theory approach. In all three case study organizations, regulatory decoupling between the operation of the companies and their ISO 9001 system is taking place. Disconnection of the QMS to quality “on the ground” is evident. A model showing factors that foster regulatory decoupling is produced. The picture of compliance is complex and continually evolving. The study concludes with recommendations for industry to reconnect QMS systems to site operation and management.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 988-1005
Issue: 12
Volume: 39
Year: 2021
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1983186
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Author-Name: Anna-Therése Järvenpää
Author-X-Name-First: Anna-Therése
Author-X-Name-Last: Järvenpää
Author-Name: Per Erik Eriksson
Author-X-Name-First: Per Erik
Author-X-Name-Last: Eriksson
Author-Name: Johan Larsson
Author-X-Name-First: Johan
Author-X-Name-Last: Larsson
Title: Exploring a public client’s control systems in infrastructure projects from a relationship history perspective
Abstract: 
 Using a proper control system is vital to ensure that project delivery is satisfactory for the client. Prior research has identified relationship history as a potentially vital contingency factor in organizational control, but there is a lack of research on how relationship history affects how different control systems function in project-based contexts. In the Swedish infrastructure market, increased demand has resulted in a need for increased supply capacity. This has spurred new entrants that have no relationship history with the major client, the Swedish Transport Administration. The purpose is therefore to compare how the client’s control systems function in construction projects with familiar (known to the client) and unfamiliar (new to the client) contractors. The case study involves 32 interviews conducted in six infrastructure projects, three with unfamiliar contractors. Findings show that relationship history heavily influences how the control systems function, especially bureaucratic and clan control. The new contractors are unaccustomed with the client’s extensive use of bureaucratic control and perceive it as less suitable in design-build contracts. Furthermore, the lack of relationship history reduces the opportunity to use clan control from the beginning of a project, due to unfamiliarity with both the client and the control system.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 56-71
Issue: 1
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.2014064
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Author-Name: Andreas Ekeskär
Author-X-Name-First: Andreas
Author-X-Name-Last: Ekeskär
Author-Name:  Malena I. Havenvid
Author-X-Name-First:  Malena I.
Author-X-Name-Last: Havenvid
Author-Name: Tina Karrbom Gustavsson
Author-X-Name-First: Tina
Author-X-Name-Last: Karrbom Gustavsson
Author-Name: Per Erik Eriksson
Author-X-Name-First: Per Erik
Author-X-Name-Last: Eriksson
Title: Construction logistics in a multi-project context: coopetition among main contractors and the role of third-party logistics providers
Abstract: 
 As a part of supply chain management (SCM) initiatives to improve performance and productivity in construction projects, the use of construction logistics setups (CLSs) operated by third-party logistics (TPL) providers have increased. CLSs are often used in complex multi-project contexts, such as urban development districts, where extensive coordination of actors, resources, and activities is needed. The purpose of this paper is twofold: to investigate how main contractors engage in horizontal relationships with each other when coordinating activities and resources within and across projects in a multi-project context, and to investigate what role a TPL provider assumes when engaging in relationships with main contractors in a multi-project context. The findings are based on a case study of an urban development district with a mandatory TPL-operated CLS, and we apply the industrial network approach. In this multi-project context, the main contractors engage in coopetitive relationships, coordinating activities and resources within and across projects. The TPL provider coordinates actors, resources, and activities, facilitating smoother production by managing logistics and mediating coopetitive relationships. This can be understood as a multi-project coordination role and extends the role SCM can play in construction. In that role, a TPL provider can minimise tensions between coopetitive actors across a multitude of horizontal relationships and projects.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 25-40
Issue: 1
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.2012815
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Author-Name: Richmond Juvenile Ehwi
Author-X-Name-First: Richmond Juvenile
Author-X-Name-Last: Ehwi
Author-Name: Kwadwo Oti-Sarpong
Author-X-Name-First: Kwadwo
Author-X-Name-Last: Oti-Sarpong
Author-Name: Reyhaneh Shojaei
Author-X-Name-First: Reyhaneh
Author-X-Name-Last: Shojaei
Author-Name: Gemma Burgess
Author-X-Name-First: Gemma
Author-X-Name-Last: Burgess
Title: Offsite Manufacturing Research: A Systematic Review of Methodologies Used
Abstract: 
 Debates regarding research methodologies in construction, engineering and management (CEM) literature are long-standing. However, in the growing literature on offsite manufacturing (OSM), such debates are lacking and some studies conflate different components of research methodologies such as research design, methods, data sources, data types, and analytical techniques. This study examines the components of research methodologies reported in the OSM literature and how they compare with the established relationships between the key components of research methodologies. We analyse 74 articles on OSM sampled from 26 journals and find that quantitative methods, case studies, primary data, bibliometric database and modelling are the most preferred methodological approaches. The methodological components reported also cohere with established relationships between components of research methodology, other than the relationship between research methods and data sources. The findings reveal a growing hybridisation of research designs, data sources and analytical techniques, which suggests that methodological plurality is emerging in the OSM literature. This re-echoes concerns regarding the dominance of quantitative methods and the limited use of theory in CEM research, and consequently highlights the need for diversity in methodologies to expand knowledge boundaries.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1-24
Issue: 1
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.2007537
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Author-Name: Ingrid Svensson
Author-X-Name-First: Ingrid
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Author-Name: Pernilla Gluch
Author-X-Name-First: Pernilla
Author-X-Name-Last: Gluch
Title: Materiality in action: the role of objects in institutional work
Abstract: 
 Public property owners currently face a great backlog of renovation work at the same time as there is a need to build new, increase cost-efficiency, and comply with new environmental regulations on energy efficiency. To manage these challenges many public property owners have initiated change processes to develop new strategic ways of working with their properties, often aligned with a project portfolio approach. This involves a quite radical shift of practices in these organizations, which requires individuals to engage in institutional work. Recent studies have highlighted how institutional work is shared between humans and objects. To increase understanding of objects’ role in institutional work through which public property owners develop new practices that support a holistic, long-term, and sustainable property management, we analyzed observational data of strategy project meetings in three Swedish public property owner organizations. Findings show how objects have an active role in institutional work through acts of attacking, justifying, and/or safeguarding to maintain, create and/or disrupt institutions. Objects take on multiple roles and both unite and divide human actors as well as evoke emotions that guide actions. Three types of agency are highlighted: relational, discursive, and emotional. Increased knowledge on the role of objects in institutional work and how objects (can) influence human agency assists actors in making better-informed decisions in strategic change processes.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 41-55
Issue: 1
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.2014063
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Author-Name: Alexander Styhre
Author-X-Name-First: Alexander
Author-X-Name-Last: Styhre
Author-Name: Sara Brorström
Author-X-Name-First: Sara
Author-X-Name-Last: Brorström
Author-Name: Pernilla Gluch
Author-X-Name-First: Pernilla
Author-X-Name-Last: Gluch
Title: The valuation of housing in low-amenity and low purchasing power city districts: social and economic value entangled by default
Abstract: 
 Urban development projects are based on both calculative practices, in order to render investments in new housing profitable, and on a broader assessment of the value of amenities, qualities associated with housing units such as access to parks and shopping facilities, while not directly being included in presumptive buyers’ prices or rents but still affecting the prices or rents paid because amenities affect market demand. This condition is particularly cumbersome in low-income city districts, and/or in city districts with “negative” amenities, such as visible street crime and a substandard quality of schooling. A study of an urban development project in a “particularly socially vulnerable” city district in Sweden shows how municipally-owned real estate companies and private construction companies need to collaborate with authorities (e.g. the police) and municipal boards (e.g. the education board) to advocate investment in amenities. In order to increase housing stock evaluations, local housing market attractiveness, and the housing welfare of residents in blighted city districts, urban development projects must include, in substantive ways, a variety of perspectives, competencies, and formal decision-making authorities.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 72-86
Issue: 1
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.2018719
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Author-Name: Johan Larsson
Author-X-Name-First: Johan
Author-X-Name-Last: Larsson
Author-Name: Per Erik Eriksson
Author-X-Name-First: Per Erik
Author-X-Name-Last: Eriksson
Author-Name: Sofia Lingegård
Author-X-Name-First: Sofia
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingegård
Author-Name: Anna-Therése Järvenpää
Author-X-Name-First: Anna-Therése
Author-X-Name-Last: Järvenpää
Title: Innovation outcomes and processes in infrastructure projects – a comparative study of Design-Build and Design-Build-Maintenance contracts
Abstract: 
 Innovation is often seen as essential for long-term development in the construction industry, but its actual outcomes and processes in construction projects require more attention. Many studies on procurement strategies and delivery systems have focussed on the public transport infrastructure sector, whereas most construction innovation scholars have addressed the innovation phenomenon in construction generally. Thus, the purpose of this study is to compare how two delivery systems, design-build (DB) and design-build-maintenance (DBM), influence project-level innovation. Findings are based on empirical data from a multiple case study of six infrastructure projects, three with DB contracts and three with DBM contracts, in which 12 innovations are identified, described, and compared. The findings show that various kinds of innovations in terms of outcomes and processes are implemented in infrastructure projects, and that the delivery system do effect both dimensions. Long maintenance responsibilities tend to spur contractors to engage in early exploration of sustainable solutions that could be of long-term benefit. The research contributes to procurement literature by exemplifying how delivery systems influence both the outcomes and processes of project-level innovations. It also increases our knowledge about construction innovation as a multi-dimensional phenomenon.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 142-156
Issue: 2
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.2024864
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Author-Name: Roine Leiringer
Author-X-Name-First: Roine
Author-X-Name-Last: Leiringer
Author-Name: Stefan Christoffer Gottlieb
Author-X-Name-First: Stefan Christoffer
Author-X-Name-Last: Gottlieb
Author-Name: Yan Fang
Author-X-Name-First: Yan
Author-X-Name-Last: Fang
Author-Name: Xiaoyu Mo
Author-X-Name-First: Xiaoyu
Author-X-Name-Last: Mo
Title: In search of sustainable construction: the role of building environmental assessment methods as policies enforcing green building
Abstract: 
 Over the past 20 years, building environmental assessment methods (BEAMs) have been promoted as a means to achieve more sustainable and environmentally friendly (green) buildings, as well as more sustainable practices in the building process at large. These schemes have come to be considered as effective mechanisms to transform building markets and are seen to play a significant role in the mainstreaming of green building practices. In many countries, BEAMs are now used as policy instruments and are increasingly being mandated across a variety of public, but also private, sector projects. In this paper, we examine BEAMs as policy instruments and explore their potential to affect change in construction. Drawing on the theory of strategic action fields, and using the case of HK-BEAM, we discuss the origins, development and application of BEAMs and the limited impact that their mandate has on construction practice. The paper concludes with reflections on the need to further our understanding of how the construction sector works and who has the power, and the will, to make changes in construction practice happen.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 104-122
Issue: 2
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.2021259
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Author-Name: Joao Soliman-Junior
Author-X-Name-First: Joao
Author-X-Name-Last: Soliman-Junior
Author-Name: Patricia Tzortzopoulos
Author-X-Name-First: Patricia
Author-X-Name-Last: Tzortzopoulos
Author-Name: Mike Kagioglou
Author-X-Name-First: Mike
Author-X-Name-Last: Kagioglou
Title: Designers’ perspective on the use of automation to support regulatory compliance in healthcare building projects
Abstract: 
 Automation has been long explored to improve regulatory compliance during building design. Despite substantial research efforts on developing means to enable this process, there has been limited success in practical implementations. Designers’ inputs are often undervalued in such developments, leading to solutions that are not effectively incorporated into the design process. This issue is even more difficult in healthcare projects due to their complexity and convoluted regulatory frameworks. In this paper, we describe how designers perceive the use of automation to support regulatory compliance in healthcare projects, through the analysis of a series of semi-structured interviews. We found that regulatory documents have a large influence on design and their compliance often consists of an unformalised process in practice. Furthermore, we identified that subjectivity is perceived in requirements as needed due to the creativity involved in design, whereas automation can be understood as liberating in this context depending on how it is used. Improvement needs focussing on the revision of the regulatory framework as well as on software development have been highlighted by participants during the interviews, which led to the proposition of recommendations to help achieve their benefits in practice.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 123-141
Issue: 2
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.2022176
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Author-Name: Alireza Sharafi
Author-X-Name-First: Alireza
Author-X-Name-Last: Sharafi
Author-Name: Mohsen Sadegh Amalnick
Author-X-Name-First: Mohsen Sadegh
Author-X-Name-Last: Amalnick
Author-Name: Ata Allah Taleizadeh
Author-X-Name-First: Ata Allah
Author-X-Name-Last: Taleizadeh
Title: Optimal readjustment of contract variables and the financial outcome of PPP projects in the operation period
Abstract: 
 Contract readjustment and renegotiation are inevitable in PPP projects. Tolls, concession length, and government subsidies are the three main variables that provide a set of Pareto payoffs for the private sector and the government during the operation period. This study provides a bargaining approach based on game theory to fairly determine the payoff parties and optimally readjust the contract variables. Unlike previous studies, this model provides a unique optimal solution in all three negotiation areas including Pareto-compensation bargaining, Pareto-improving bargaining, and Pareto-sharing bargaining. The results indicate that the initial forecast range of private profit and expected payoff parties based on the actual performance have significant impacts on the final output. Contrary to popular belief, receiving a higher guarantee from the government in the contract can lead to a reduction in the private's share during the operation period, if excess profits are made. Similarly, reducing the profit cap in the contract can benefit the private sector in the case of a profit shortfall. This model can support strategic renegotiations and provide a fair and optimal structure to readjust contract variables which will facilitate and expedite the decision-making process.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 87-103
Issue: 2
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.2007536
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Author-Name: Ming Hu
Author-X-Name-First: Ming
Author-X-Name-Last: Hu
Author-Name: Eero Nippala
Author-X-Name-First: Eero
Author-X-Name-Last: Nippala
Author-Name: Kari Kallioharju
Author-X-Name-First: Kari
Author-X-Name-Last: Kallioharju
Author-Name: Sofie Pelsmakers
Author-X-Name-First: Sofie
Author-X-Name-Last: Pelsmakers
Title: Monte Carlo simulation approach to understand the cost variance for energy retrofit projects: comparative study of Finland and the United States
Abstract: 
 Energy-efficient building is often characterised with higher construction costs. There is a large variance in energy-efficient building construction costs, especially in retrofit projects. A lack of understanding of cost variance and ambiguity of cost-optimal practices has impeded the adoption of energy retrofit practices globally. To respond to such a knowledge gap, a comparative study was conducted on energy retrofit projects on residential buildings in Finland and the United States. A Monte Carlo simulation was used to determine the coefficient of variation for construction costs and the potential reasons behind the variations. The specific aims of this study are (a) to gain a deeper understanding of construction cost variances in energy retrofit projects, (b) to identify the most influential cost items, and (c) to understand the correlations among different cost items. For this analysis, a database including 10 Finnish buildings and 7 US buildings was created, and actual construction cost data was collected. The results showed the following: (1) US projects had a larger total construction cost variance with highly skewed distribution, and Finnish energy retrofit projects had a cost distribution similar to conventional retrofit projects; (2) the two most significant construction cost factors for both countries were non-energy related cost items and the building envelope, rather than the mechanical system (heating and ventilation) as commonly perceived; and (3) the larger construction cost variance in the United States may be associated with the unfamiliarity of energy-efficient technologies and varied construction methods in different regions. The insights and suggestions derived from those findings are discussed in the conclusion.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 207-222
Issue: 3
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2034906
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Author-Name: Mina Jowkar
Author-X-Name-First: Mina
Author-X-Name-Last: Jowkar
Author-Name: Alenka Temeljotov-Salaj
Author-X-Name-First: Alenka
Author-X-Name-Last: Temeljotov-Salaj
Author-Name: Carmel Margaret Lindkvist
Author-X-Name-First: Carmel Margaret
Author-X-Name-Last: Lindkvist
Author-Name: Marit Støre-Valen
Author-X-Name-First: Marit
Author-X-Name-Last: Støre-Valen
Title: Sustainable building renovation in residential buildings: barriers and potential motivations in Norwegian culture
Abstract: 
 Retrofit of existing housing increases the possibility of meeting Sustainable Development Goals. Improving quality of life, minimising energy consumption and increasing productivity in buildings process with the aim of affordable housing (social, environmental, and economic sustainability) set new demands for renovation amongst residential housing in Norway. Most studies to date emphasised on mitigation of CO2 emissions in building sector through building renovations. However, recent studies started evaluating why such renovation plans may not be considered by property owners. This study investigates potential barriers and motivations for Sustainable Building Renovations (SBR) from house-owners’ perspective and discusses the role of urban Facility Management (FM) in promoting SBR. Results from a questionnaire survey with 341 citizens in Trondheim city, Norway, confirm economic issues as the main barrier for SBR with respondents suggesting different forms of financial support to resolve these barriers. Social engagement of citizens with public/private partners and neighbours illustrates the collective motivation for SBR. This requires an intermediary role like urban FM engaging citizens to co-create their needs in urban areas with public/private sectors. The output of this study helps to promote urban FM engaging with SBR targets through renovation of neighbourhoods.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 161-172
Issue: 3
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2027485
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Author-Name: An Thi Hoai Le
Author-X-Name-First: An Thi Hoai
Author-X-Name-Last: Le
Author-Name: Niluka Domingo
Author-X-Name-First: Niluka
Author-X-Name-Last: Domingo
Author-Name: Eziaku Rasheed
Author-X-Name-First: Eziaku
Author-X-Name-Last: Rasheed
Author-Name: Kenneth Park
Author-X-Name-First: Kenneth
Author-X-Name-Last: Park
Title: Strategic collaboration in managing existing buildings in New Zealand's state schools: school managers' perspectives
Abstract: 
 Collaboration has been considered one of the keys for effectively managing state school properties in New Zealand, with participants combining their abilities to solve challenges and achieve common goals. However, this is challenging due to the multiple stakeholders involved (Ministry staff, external consultants, school boards), process fragmentation, and the stakeholders’ diversity of knowledge. This research aims to develop a collaboration maturity model with process areas, criteria in each process area and rating levels. The criteria were identified from interviews with school managers and then used in a questionnaire survey to investigate the maturity levels of criteria in the collaboration. The assessment results provide insights into the problems or lowest scores criteria that are most needed for improvement. Based on the findings, improvement initiatives have been discussed. From school managers’ perspective, the empirical findings can be translated into actionable knowledge in a way that helps the top management review their collaboration policies regarding staff training, funding allocation, reporting system and information technology.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 173-185
Issue: 3
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2027486
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Author-Name: Pekka Rajala
Author-X-Name-First: Pekka
Author-X-Name-Last: Rajala
Author-Name: Antti Ylä-Kujala
Author-X-Name-First: Antti
Author-X-Name-Last: Ylä-Kujala
Author-Name: Tiina Sinkkonen
Author-X-Name-First: Tiina
Author-X-Name-Last: Sinkkonen
Author-Name: Timo Kärri
Author-X-Name-First: Timo
Author-X-Name-Last: Kärri
Title: Profitability in construction: how does building renovation business fare compared to new building business
Abstract: 
 In recent decades, energy-efficiency improvements and ageing dwelling stocks have grown the renovation need in many countries. This research compares the profitability of building renovation companies and companies specializing in new construction using financial statement analysis and analysis of variance. Profitability is assessed through EBITDA and return on assets (ROA). Debt to equity (D/E) ratio as a solvency measure supports the analysis. The findings show micro and small companies in the new building sector have a statistically significant advantage in EBITDA over renovation in same size groups; projects in the renovation sector appear to be more complex, especially in terms of design, causing cost overruns. The more cyclical nature of new construction, however, equalizes EBITDA differences over time. Medium-size companies overall had the lowest EBITDA following the 2008–2009 financial crisis. ROA was generally higher for the renovation sector highlighting the more capital-intensive nature of new construction; unsold apartments and land for future projects hold capital, which results in higher D/E ratios. D/E ratios also revealed that both sectors have faced the COVID-19 pandemic less indebted compared to the 2008–2009 financial crisis. Since both sectors’ profitability has been decreasing during the research period (2005–2019), actions are needed especially in the renovation sector, which has an increasingly important role in developed societies.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 223-237
Issue: 3
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2032228
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Author-Name: Per Anker Jensen
Author-X-Name-First: Per Anker
Author-X-Name-Last: Jensen
Author-Name: Liane Thuvander
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Author-X-Name-Last: Thuvander
Author-Name: Paula Femenias
Author-X-Name-First: Paula
Author-X-Name-Last: Femenias
Author-Name: Henk Visscher
Author-X-Name-First: Henk
Author-X-Name-Last: Visscher
Title: Sustainable building renovation – strategies and processes
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 157-160
Issue: 3
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2045717
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Author-Name: Bani Feriel Brahmi
Author-X-Name-First: Bani Feriel
Author-X-Name-Last: Brahmi
Author-Name: Souad Sassi Boudemagh
Author-X-Name-First: Souad
Author-X-Name-Last: Sassi Boudemagh
Author-Name: Ilham Kitouni
Author-X-Name-First: Ilham
Author-X-Name-Last: Kitouni
Author-Name: Aliakbar Kamari
Author-X-Name-First: Aliakbar
Author-X-Name-Last: Kamari
Title: IPD and BIM-focussed methodology in renovation of heritage buildings
Abstract: 
 Complexity in the sustainable renovation of heritage buildings requires adoption of more sophisticated technologies and project management models to deal with the contradiction between sustainable design and heritage values preservation, as well as enhancing process productivity and final performance. This research aims to assess the application of several Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) strategies and tools through Building Information Modelling (BIM), determining shared collaborative practices across the projects and the level to which the teams were able to implement the tools and processes effectively to enhance sustainability aspects and efficiency of renovating heritages. The research adopts a mixed methodology, Qualitative Comparative Analysis triangulating the collected data. An intensive review of related literature is carried out, besides data collection and analysis of four real-world heritage cases (in different contexts). The research study enables a comprehensive and systematic exploration of the potential use of IPD and BIM within the development of an analytical framework consisting of a set of defined variables including 50 criteria, classified into 15 categories, and grouped into five thematic strands (people, process, policy, technology, and product). The findings reveal that IPD and BIM simultaneous use allows integrating heritage values into holistic decision-making frameworks attaining high-performance outcomes in heritage renovations.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 186-206
Issue: 3
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1933557
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Author-Name: Ramy Khalef
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Author-X-Name-Last: Khalef
Author-Name: Gasser G. Ali
Author-X-Name-First: Gasser G.
Author-X-Name-Last: Ali
Author-Name: Islam H. El-adaway
Author-X-Name-First: Islam H.
Author-X-Name-Last: El-adaway
Author-Name: Ghada M. Gad
Author-X-Name-First: Ghada M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Gad
Title: Managing construction projects impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic: a contractual perspective
Abstract: 
 The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) had severe, unforeseen, and prolonged implications on construction projects as well as many other industries. This resulted in severe effect on the supply of material, manufacturing, availability of human resources, and other factors which collectively negatively affected construction processes. To this end, there is a lack of comprehensive studies and understanding concerning that the contractual implications and remedies associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper addresses this knowledge gap. The authors utilise a multi-step research methodology that comprised: (1) studying the contractual interpretation of COVID-19 under the American Institute of Architects (AIA) A-201-2017 as a widely used standard form of contract in the United States; (2) determining the associated contractual remedies for COVID-19; (3) comparing how the aforementioned two issues are handled under the Federation of International Construction Engineers (FIDIC) Red Book 2017, as being a much utilised international standard form of contract that is adopted by the World Bank; (4) developing guidelines and recommendations to be used by owners, contractors, project managers, and contract administrators in planning, handling, and mitigating the contractual implications of the current pandemic; (5) investigating the applicable legal doctrines and principles; and (6) solidifying the research steps and overall research outcomes using the input of legal experts who also helped investigate the relevant common law legal principles that could be associated with COVID-19. The results of this research should promote effective and efficient project management practices under the current new normal and similar interrelated conditions.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 313-330
Issue: 4
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2031238
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Author-Name: Ali Vahabi
Author-X-Name-First: Ali
Author-X-Name-Last: Vahabi
Author-Name: Farnad Nasirzadeh
Author-X-Name-First: Farnad
Author-X-Name-Last: Nasirzadeh
Author-Name: Anthony Mills
Author-X-Name-First: Anthony
Author-X-Name-Last: Mills
Title: Influence of briefing clarity on construction projects: a fuzzy hybrid simulation approach
Abstract: 
 Predicting brief clarity and assessing its impact on project performance at an early stage of the project delivery can aid in mitigating possible cost overruns and delays. However, this is extremely challenging because of two main issues: the complexity of multiple interrelationships between factors influenced by the briefing process, and the lack of data at the early stage of the project delivery. This study proposes a hybrid simulation approach that addresses these issues and models the influence of briefing clarity on project cost and time performance. This was achieved by developing a system dynamics (SD) model of the briefing process. The initial brief clarity is predicted using a fuzzy control system. The fuzzy outcomes were compiled into the SD model, and the obtained hybrid model was validated. Finally, the model was applied to refurbishment projects to evaluate its efficiency. The implication for the refurbishment projects shows that by clearly defining the brief, it significantly reduces the detailed design and construction cost and duration. The results confirm that the proposed hybrid method can be effective in evaluating the impact of briefing clarity on project performance, particularly at an early stage where there is a lack of project data.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 278-295
Issue: 4
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2037148
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Author-Name: Wolfgang Grenzfurtner
Author-X-Name-First: Wolfgang
Author-X-Name-Last: Grenzfurtner
Author-Name: Martin Rudberg
Author-X-Name-First: Martin
Author-X-Name-Last: Rudberg
Author-Name: Richard Mayrhofer
Author-X-Name-First: Richard
Author-X-Name-Last: Mayrhofer
Author-Name: Kristina Loike
Author-X-Name-First: Kristina
Author-X-Name-Last: Loike
Author-Name: Manfred Gronalt
Author-X-Name-First: Manfred
Author-X-Name-Last: Gronalt
Title: Performance measurement and management practices of on-site activities in industrialized housebuilding
Abstract: 
 Measuring the performance of construction site processes is an essential for the continuous improvement in building production efficiency. However, little is known about how this is done by industrialized housebuilding (IHB) companies. The purpose of this paper was to extend the body of knowledge of IHB to on-site performance measurement and management (PMM), thereby identifying reference practices and potential areas for improvement in order to prepare the field for the further development of significant performance management systems (PMS). A multiple case study by means of semi-structured interviews with company managers of eight companies within the IHB sector from three Central European countries has been conducted. The results show that the companies, to a greater or lesser extent, collect data on: customer satisfaction, environmental protection and CO2 emissions, operating efficiency, productivity, quality and work safety. The data can be used to perform performance measurements that provide feedback on these criteria. Reference practices of performance measurements and their benefit are identified. Digital tools are increasingly being used for data collection on construction sites, although paper-based tools such as site and working time reports are still in use. The findings establish a basis for the further development of PMS within the IHB sector.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 239-253
Issue: 4
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2037147
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Author-Name: Joonas Lehtovaara
Author-X-Name-First: Joonas
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Author-Name: Olli Seppänen
Author-X-Name-First: Olli
Author-X-Name-Last: Seppänen
Author-Name: Antti Peltokorpi
Author-X-Name-First: Antti
Author-X-Name-Last: Peltokorpi
Title: Improving construction management with decentralised production planning and control: exploring the production crew and manager perspectives through a multi-method approach
Abstract: 
 Decentralised, autonomous planning and control is a potential avenue of improvement in several fields, including construction. However, research on this topic, particularly involving the production crew viewpoint, remains scarce within the construction production management domain. This study explores the effects of decentralisation (and in contrast, effects of centralisation) for construction production planning and control (PP&C) from the combined perspectives of production crews and managers, and utilises these viewpoints to suggest improvements for PP&C practices. The study answers the following research questions: How do decentralisation/centralisation affect construction PP&C practices when considering both the production crew and manager perspectives? and Based on the aforementioned perspectives, how may construction PP&C practices overall be improved? To achieve holistic assessment, the research is conducted as a multi-method comparative case study using survey-based social network analysis (SNA) and semi-structured interviews. The results show that decentralised PP&C offers several benefits—such as improved transparency, conflict resolution, commitment, and lower stress—while allowing a proactive building of resilience, trust, ownership and autonomy for crews. In its current applied form, however, the approach does not fully reach the worker level. Regardless of the approach that is used, production crews perceive PP&C as decentralised, while managers perceive PP&C as having centralised structures. This gap between perceptions forms barriers for effective PP&C that must be properly addressed. Eight improvement suggestions are constructed to improve PP&C, that generally emphasise more deliberate decentralisation but that also indicate the necessity of partial central planning and control.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 254-277
Issue: 4
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2039399
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Author-Name: Jeroen van der Meer
Author-X-Name-First: Jeroen
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Author-Name: Andreas Hartmann
Author-X-Name-First: Andreas
Author-X-Name-Last: Hartmann
Author-Name: Aad van der Horst
Author-X-Name-First: Aad
Author-X-Name-Last: van der Horst
Author-Name: Geert Dewulf
Author-X-Name-First: Geert
Author-X-Name-Last: Dewulf
Title: Raising risk awareness in multi-criteria design decisions for integrated design and construction tenders
Abstract: 
 Awareness of design risks is essential for preparing integrated design and construction tenders as decisions in this phase can have serious consequences once the project is awarded. The practice of multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) promises to support contractors in dealing with risks in the decision-making process. However, due to limited time and resources in a tender, risks involved in design alternatives are often overlooked and the selection of alternatives is mainly based on the decision-makers’ knowledge and experience. This raises the question how decision makers can become aware of the risks in the tender phase of projects. Following a design science research approach three interventions to raise risk awareness are identified and validated in the context of an infrastructure tender in the Netherlands. These interventions are (1) a general list of defined criteria to identify those criteria that correspond with the characteristics of the tender; (2) mapping identified project risks on criteria and assign a bandwidth score; (3) evaluation of the quality of the decision process by scoring elements of decision quality. Based on these interventions three design rules are proposed to increase the transparency of decision problems and the understanding of choices and, by doing so, create awareness for risks involved in design alternatives.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 296-312
Issue: 4
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2030063
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Author-Name: Mélanie Trottier
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Author-X-Name-Last: Trottier
Title: How supervisor, co-worker, and spousal social support influences the experience of workload and work-family conflict: results from a survey of construction workers in Québec
Abstract: 
 This study investigates the effects of three different sources of social support (supervisor, co-workers, and spouse) on experienced workload and on work-family conflict (WFC) among a population of on-site construction workers in Québec, Canada. The findings of this study contribute to current knowledge by providing evidence of the means by which social support most influences WFC experienced by on-site construction workers (e.g. through workload modulation). More precisely, the study contributes to the literature by demonstrating that social support at work—despite its being limited by so-called masculine culture at the workplace—is instrumental to reduce the adverse effects of workload on WFC. In total, 811 workers in the Québec construction industry took part in this cross-sectional study. Results of mediation analysis show that all sources of social support reduce WFC by diminishing the perception of workload. However, even though workers report less social support from their supervisors than from their spouses, indirect effect analysis shows that supervisor social support is the source that most reduces the perception of workload and, in turn, WFC. Results of the ratio comparison indicate that supervisor and co-worker social support have more important direct impacts on WFC, whereas spousal social support has a more important indirect impact on WFC through a reduction in workload, suggesting that organizations need to foster social support at work (e.g. by promoting a culture of support) in order to ensure that work-family balance is valued at the workplace.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 331-342
Issue: 4
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2037674
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Author-Name: Martin Loosemore
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Author-Name: Robyn Keast
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Author-X-Name-Last: Keast
Author-Name: Jo Barraket
Author-X-Name-First: Jo
Author-X-Name-Last: Barraket
Title: A typology of social procurement champions in the construction and engineering industry
Abstract: 
 Social procurement is re-emerging as an innovative collaborative policy tool for governments around the world to leverage their construction supply chains to help them address intransigent social problems such as long-term unemployment. Such policies challenge deeply rooted institutional norms and structures in the construction industry and research shows that they are being championed by a small and largely undefined group of social procurement professionals who suffer significant role conflict and ambiguity. Contributing new insights to this nascent research, this paper traces etymological definitions of champion roles, merging them with organisational theory to present a new typology of social procurement champions in the construction industry. Drawing on a thematic analysis of snowballed interviews with fifteen recognised champions of social procurement in the Australian construction industry, findings highlight four distinct types of social procurement champion: champions of organisations; champions of the concept; champions of people; and champions of a solution. It is found that there is no one pure type of social procurement champion. Rather, champions have to adapt their social procurement roles to the highly dynamic and varied organisation contexts in which they operate. These findings advance the emerging social procurement debate within and outside construction by highlighting the many different roles which are needed to implement social innovations like social procurement into a project-based industry like construction. It is concluded that organisations which see this as one person’s responsibility are likely to fail in implementing these new policy reforms.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 391-405
Issue: 5
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2043554
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Author-Name: Ingrid Svensson
Author-X-Name-First: Ingrid
Author-X-Name-Last: Svensson
Title: Exploring the connection between emotions, artefacts and institutional work: the case of institutional change for public facilities management
Abstract: 
 Public facilities management (PFM) is currently moving from being an institution driven by ad-hoc practices to now introducing long-term and strategic practices. During this institutional change, human actors engage in institutional work to create new practices. However, old practices seem to be maintained within PFM to a large extend. Why? Data were collected through case studies in two public facilities management organizations, an interview study in eight organizations from the institution of PFM and a workshop with representatives from the institutional field of PFM. Findings show how the changing institutional setting for the institution of PFM produce negative emotions. To manage these, human actors engage in institutional work and here they employ artefacts as means to drive change. These artefacts functioned in various ways to reduce negative feelings by inducing a sense of safety (as soft blankets), by enabling the avoidance of dealing with ‘the truth’ (as shields) and by offering hope (as a vision of perfect future). Thereby, they did not take part in creating change, as much as they took part in maintaining current practices. The unintended consequences of the usage of artefacts, explain why practices are maintained during institutional change for PFM.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 343-358
Issue: 5
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2053997
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Author-Name: David Oswald
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Author-Name: Helen Lingard
Author-X-Name-First: Helen
Author-X-Name-Last: Lingard
Author-Name: Rita Peihua Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Rita Peihua
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Title: How transactional and transformational safety leadership behaviours are demonstrated within the construction industry
Abstract: 
 Transactional and transformational safety leadership have been repeatedly found to be important for safety. Yet how transactional and transformational leadership behaviours are most effectively demonstrated can be dependent on the context and industry. Using an ethnographic approach, supervisor safety leadership was explored across eleven construction sites in Australia. The findings revealed that, within the construction site context, contingent reward, idealised influence, and management-by-exception behaviours demonstrated by supervisors closely aligned with their definitions in Full-Range Leadership Theory (FRLT). These three types of leadership behaviour reflect observation of supervisors’ positive actions, which included: praising workers for good safety performance; proactively anticipating and attending to safety issues; and consistently leading-by-example with safety, even at times of significant production pressure. Other theoretically described dimensions of leadership behaviour, i.e. individual consideration, inspirational motivation, and intellectual stimulation, were not directly reflected in observed supervisors’ behaviour in the way they are conceptualised in FRLT. The existence of a good supervisor-worker relationship enabled workers to comfortably raise safety issues, think creatively about how to undertake work safely, and talk to their supervisor if they were experiencing personal problems. These are motivational, intellectual, and empathetic elements of leadership, which do not directly align with the way leadership behaviours are conceptualised in mainstream FRLT. The study suggests that, in the construction worksite context, leadership behaviours may take a form that differs from theoretical ideal types and that ethnographically attained insights into supervisors’ interactions with workers can contribute to understanding transformational and transactional leadership in practical terms.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 374-390
Issue: 5
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 5
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Author-Name: Tamima S. Elbashbishy
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Author-Name: Gasser G. Ali
Author-X-Name-First: Gasser G.
Author-X-Name-Last: Ali
Author-Name: Islam H. El-adaway
Author-X-Name-First: Islam H.
Author-X-Name-Last: El-adaway
Title: Blockchain technology in the construction industry: mapping current research trends using social network analysis and clustering
Abstract: 
 Blockchain represents an evolving technology for distributed and secure recording and sharing of information. Meanwhile, blockchain has thrived in banking, finance, and supply chain; its usage within the construction industry is still in its infancy. To this end, the existing literature falls short in providing comprehensive quantitative understanding, within a systems-based analytic context, of the factors affecting blockchain utilization in construction applications. This paper fills this knowledge gap. The authors: (1) conducted an extensive literature review on blockchain implementation in the construction domain; (2) identified a list of 41 factors affecting blockchain implementation in construction projects categorized in four categories: challenges, needs, requirements, and capabilities; (3) utilized a social network analysis (SNA) approach on a database of 111 publications to quantitatively analyze the literature as related to the aforementioned factors; and (4) performed clustering analysis on the SNA graphs to determine the combinations of factors that are most likely co-occurring in research publications. SNA results indicate that while the most investigated factor was “increased trust and transparency between project parties”, the least studied factors included: “cash upfront funding system”, “change payment processes and procedures”, “smart contracts design errors”, “cryptocurrency fluctuations”, “lack of sufficiently skilled personnel”, and “increased awareness and capabilities of personnel”. Also, clustering outcomes highlight that some combinations of factors are not well-represented in current scholarly efforts. Such imbalance and consequent knowledge gaps may contribute to the actual implementation rate of blockchain in construction applications. Ultimately, this paper provides a roadmap for potential future directions of blockchain construction-related research.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 406-427
Issue: 5
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2056216
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Author-Name: Richard Brett
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Author-X-Name-Last: Brett
Author-Name: Derek Thomson
Author-X-Name-First: Derek
Author-X-Name-Last: Thomson
Author-Name: Andrew Dainty
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty
Title: Exploring craft in construction with short-term ethnography: reflections on a researcher’s prior insight
Abstract: 
 Ethnography offers a route to knowing about the everyday activities of construction workers, but its long duration is not always suited to the site environment or the researcher’s resources and the workers themselves are constantly changing. Short-term ethnography is an alternative to the traditional format that permits a shorter length of fieldwork activity in return for intense engagement between the researcher and their participants. The rich points that make up an ethnographic account need to be actively sought in short-term ethnography. This can be achieved by utilizing the prior construction experiences of the researcher. The researcher enters the field with an emic insight that can be used to seek out events and allows the production of meaningful ethnography from a shorter, more intense fieldwork period, learning much from individual workers before they move on. Engagement extends beyond the onsite interactions through the use of video cameras to record everyday activities. Examples from two short-term ethnographies of two deliberately different sites explain how, in the search for craft traits among construction workers, the fieldworker is able to mobilize emic insight and craft theory to seek out rich points in everyday events which are typically serendipitous in nature. This account serves to provide a demonstration of how the very real tensions between the limitations of project context as a field site and the need for methodological rigour can be reconciled through careful attention to reflexive ethnographic practice.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 359-373
Issue: 5
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2046827
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Author-Name: Ying Gao
Author-X-Name-First: Ying
Author-X-Name-Last: Gao
Author-Name: Xiaoyu Liu
Author-X-Name-First: Xiaoyu
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu
Author-Name: Shuibo Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Shuibo
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Author-Name: Jinyue Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Jinyue
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Author-Name: Qing Guo
Author-X-Name-First: Qing
Author-X-Name-Last: Guo
Title: BIM application and collaboration in construction projects: a perspective of the Chinese construction market
Abstract: 
 Although building information modelling (BIM) is endowed with the potential for collaboration, the nature of the relationship between BIM application and collaboration has not been well-elaborated. This research classifies collaboration into the two dimensions of cooperation and coordination and empirically tests a model to understand not only the effect of BIM application on collaboration in construction projects but also the moderating effects of fairness perception and contract specificity. Using 296 samples from the Chinese construction industry, this research reveals the existence of a positive relationship between BIM application and collaboration. In addition, fairness perception weakens the relationship between BIM application and both collaboration dimensions of cooperation and coordination, while contract specificity strengthens the effect of BIM application on the coordination dimension only. These findings offer new insights through a nuanced understanding of the nature of the relationship between BIM application and collaboration, providing useful guidance for BIM application in the construction industry.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 429-441
Issue: 6
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2080240
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Author-Name: Rickard Andersson
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Author-Name: Martine Buser
Author-X-Name-First: Martine
Author-X-Name-Last: Buser
Title: From waste to resource management? Construction and demolition waste management through the lens of institutional work
Abstract: 
 The European Union has issued action plans to reduce the production of construction waste and increase the reuse and recycling of materials in the hope of triggering a rapid transition towards a Circular Economy (CE). The management of construction and demolition waste, however, struggles to apply these measures. Our purpose, therefore, is to analyse how different actors involved in the management of waste could contribute to transform existing practices so that they respond to the shifting demands of legislation and support CE. To understand how this transformation work is performed, we build on the concept of institutional work, which enables us to describe how actors, rather than accepting institutions as permanent and immovable, contribute to their development by creating, maintaining or disrupting the existing institution. Drawing on qualitative research methods, we collected empirical data through 31 semi-structured interviews, observations of meetings and site visits. Our results show that whereas the production of waste is somewhat reduced, and the sorting of fractions improved, the institutional work performed is not sufficient to translate sustainability into new economic values. Although the work performed legitimizes CE principles and enables new initiatives, it mostly fails to change normative associations and to define new rules of action that support CE.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 477-496
Issue: 6
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2081989
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Author-Name: Yuanxin Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Yuanxin
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Author-Name: Zeyu Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Zeyu
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Author-Name: Wenhao Lin
Author-X-Name-First: Wenhao
Author-X-Name-Last: Lin
Author-Name: R. Edward Minchin
Author-X-Name-First: R. Edward
Author-X-Name-Last: Minchin
Author-Name: Xiaolong Xue
Author-X-Name-First: Xiaolong
Author-X-Name-Last: Xue
Title: Understanding the slow diffusion of alternative delivery systems using interpretive structural modelling
Abstract: 
 The slow uptake of the alternative delivery systems (ADSs) can potentially waste an astronomical amount of precious public funds that can be used to meet other critical needs (e.g. education and healthcare). The existing literature mainly focussed on performance evaluation of the ADSs and few provided decision support to select ADSs matching a particular project’s characteristics or external environment. Nonetheless, there lacks of research exploring the slow diffusion of ADSs, especially a deep understanding of the interaction mechanisms of the influencing factors. This research aims to increase the use of ADSs in practice. To achieve the objective, based on the data retrieved from literature, case study and interviews, this study, therefore, aims to: identify the internal and external influencing factors; reveal the interplays of these factors using interpretive structural modelling (ISM) and analyse the driving and dependence power of the factors based on Matrice d’Impacts Croisés-Multiplication Appliquée á un Classement analysis (MICMAC). Based on the 25 identified factors, the ISM built a hierarchical structural model, which reveals the interaction mechanism of the factors and the fundamental factors. The MICMAC analysis discovered the high driving, high dependent, transitive/linkage and independent factors on the diffusion of ADSs. The findings contribute to the body of knowledge about what and how the factors influencing the slow diffusion of ADSs and help contractor administrators formulate effective strategies to improve the usage of ADSs.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 459-476
Issue: 6
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2081990
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Author-Name: Paul Bowen
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Author-X-Name-Last: Bowen
Author-Name: Kamal Yakubu
Author-X-Name-First: Kamal
Author-X-Name-Last: Yakubu
Author-Name: Rajen Govender
Author-X-Name-First: Rajen
Author-X-Name-Last: Govender
Title: Predictors of moderate to high risk of alcohol harm among site-based South African construction workers
Abstract: 
 Alcohol consumption is an accepted part of many social and cultural practices, but excessive alcohol consumption is a global public health concern. Aside of its detrimental effects on health, it is linked to HIV-related health behaviours such as unprotected sex, multiple/concurrent sexual partnerships, and lower levels of HIV testing. Little is known about the association between alcohol use and HIV-related heath behaviours in construction. Using data from 450 workers drawn from 18 construction sites in the Western Cape, the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) was used to predict alcohol risk of harm as a function of demographic characteristics and sex-related behaviours among workers. Binary logistic regression determined factors associated with increased risk of alcohol harm. The most proximal factor predicting risk of alcohol harm was the frequency of alcohol or drug use before and/or during sex, followed by attitude towards condom use, education, and HIV testing behaviour. Future research efforts should develop a better appreciation of the role of sex-related alcohol expectancies in explaining harmful alcohol use, and intervention management practices should focus on this.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 442-458
Issue: 6
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2080241
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Author-Name: Daniela Dietz Viana
Author-X-Name-First: Daniela Dietz
Author-X-Name-Last: Viana
Author-Name: Carlos Torres Formoso
Author-X-Name-First: Carlos Torres
Author-X-Name-Last: Formoso
Author-Name: Fernanda Saidelles Bataglin
Author-X-Name-First: Fernanda Saidelles
Author-X-Name-Last: Bataglin
Title: Requirements for developing production planning and control systems for engineer-to-order industrialized building systems
Abstract: 
 Several efforts for industrializing construction have been made in different countries, and there has been a growing demand for engineer-to-order (ETO) industrialized building systems. In this context, products are unique for specific clients, as customer orders are placed at the design stage. There are many challenges for planning and controlling those building systems, due to the high level of complexity involved. The aim of this research is to propose a set of core requirements for production planning and control systems in ETO industrialized building systems. The methodological approach adopted in this investigation was design science research. It was based on a literature review on different planning and control models, and also on an empirical study carried out in a steel fabricator company. The proposed set of requirements is aligned with the management-as-organizing approach, challenging some traditional project management assumptions, including the use of metrics and practices that are not suitable for the high degree of complexity that exists in ETO environments. As a practical contribution, the requirements can be used by ETO construction supplier companies to support the conception and development of planning and control systems.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 638-652
Issue: 7-8
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2062778
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Author-Name: Zofia K. Rybkowski
Author-X-Name-First: Zofia K.
Author-X-Name-Last: Rybkowski
Author-Name: Paz Arroyo
Author-X-Name-First: Paz
Author-X-Name-Last: Arroyo
Author-Name: Kristen Parrish
Author-X-Name-First: Kristen
Author-X-Name-Last: Parrish
Title: Assessment of current target value design practices: consistencies and inconsistencies of application
Abstract: 
 Target Value Design (TVD) refers to the application of Target Costing (TC) to the delivery of projects with the involvement of owners, architects, engineers, and constructors (OAEC). TVD has been adopted by the construction community to avoid project cost overruns while simultaneously improving value. TVD implementation involves a number of practices: clearly identify owner value, develop an inclusive interdisciplinary team organization, provide appropriate financial and contractual incentives, create a culture of respect, and steer to cost and value targets with TVD tools. While application of TVD has grown, not all results are as favourable as they might be. It is possible that TVD application may be piecemeal at times—potentially because the impacts of individual practices are unknown. This paper explores a fundamental research question: how consistent or inconsistent is the application of TVD principles, practices, and tools? To address this question, the authors reviewed 29 academic publications on TVD, surveyed 14 TVD practitioners through an anonymous on-line survey, and hosted two open-ended focus groups with 6 TVD facilitators. Results indicate that some—but not all—TVD practices are consistently being implemented, which may suggest one cause for observed variability of outcomes.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 598-617
Issue: 7-8
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2037146
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Title: To trust or not to trust: is trust a prerequisite for solving design quality problems?
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 653-653
Issue: 7-8
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2076392
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Author-Name: Lauri Koskela
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Author-Name: Iris D. Tommelein
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Author-X-Name-Last: Tommelein
Author-Name: Carlos T. Formoso
Author-X-Name-First: Carlos T.
Author-X-Name-Last: Formoso
Author-Name: Rafael Sacks
Author-X-Name-First: Rafael
Author-X-Name-Last: Sacks
Title: Festschrift honouring Dr. Glenn Ballard
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 497-506
Issue: 7-8
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2076391
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Author-Name: Ergo Pikas
Author-X-Name-First: Ergo
Author-X-Name-Last: Pikas
Author-Name: Lauri Koskela
Author-X-Name-First: Lauri
Author-X-Name-Last: Koskela
Author-Name: Olli Seppänen
Author-X-Name-First: Olli
Author-X-Name-Last: Seppänen
Title: Causality and interpretation: a new design model inspired by the Aristotelian legacy
Abstract: 
 Building design and design management practices are beset by many problems to which satisfactory solutions have not yet emerged. The recognition of the Aristotelian legacy on design theorization has given rise to the proposition that the development of a new design concept that integrates the technical and social aspects of design might provide a general solution. This study aims to chart the intellectual history of the design discipline, clarify core design terms, concepts, and relationships, and propose a design model that integrates technical and social phenomena. An integrative literature review is a basis for the assessment and synthesis of representative literature and the construction of the new design model. The new design model, presenting the integrated design process structure for technical and social design activities, is the main contribution of this study. The model was constructed based on the identification of design theory core elements and relationships and the ancient design theories (the method of analysis and rhetoric).
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 507-525
Issue: 7-8
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1934884
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Author-Name: Nuno Gil
Author-X-Name-First: Nuno
Author-X-Name-Last: Gil
Title: Megaprojects: a meandering journey towards a theory of purpose, value creation and value distribution
Abstract: 
 This paper departs from a reflection of how my time as a doctoral student in the late nineties with the lean construction group at U.C. Berkeley influenced my (ongoing) research journey. I first recall how those early years led to my core empirical and theoretical interests on the management of ‘megaprojects’ - the project-based, multi-party contexts that are set up by one or more organisational actors with the aim of developing capital-intensive, long-lived infrastructure resources. I also analyse the challenges that I faced in the pursuit of a theoretical perspective with power to predict and explain empirical regularities on megaproject behaviour, and thus capable of illuminating the pervasiveness of major cost and schedule slippages as well as scope creep. As well as this, I discuss how the discovery of Elinor Ostrom’s commons governance theory was a watershed in my research journey. Then, drawing from organisational governance literature, I introduce and illustrate a model of the evolution of the governance structure of a megaproject over the project life cycle. I harness this model to draw inferences on megaproject organisational boundaries, on megaproject behaviour, and on how megaprojects create both economic and social value. Further, after conceptualising a megaproject as a purposeful interorganizational form of organising capital production, I discuss feedback loops and contingency variables that affect the gap between intended and realised project behaviour. I conclude with a discussion on how to leverage an organisational perspective of megaprojects to realise the potential of capital investment in new infrastructure to create value, as well as to engender trust in megaprojects, and thus mend their fractured relationship with society.Each era’s theories and prevailing arguments, in part, reflect the preoccupations of the times and coevolve with them1
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 562-584
Issue: 7-8
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1946832
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Author-Name: Cecilia Gravina da Rocha
Author-X-Name-First: Cecilia
Author-X-Name-Last: Gravina da Rocha
Author-Name: Samuel Korb
Author-X-Name-First: Samuel
Author-X-Name-Last: Korb
Author-Name: Rafael Sacks
Author-X-Name-First: Rafael
Author-X-Name-Last: Sacks
Title: Work structuring and product design for customized repetitive projects
Abstract: 
 Ballard’s concept of work structuring for production planning in construction can be applied to improve production flow in construction projects formed by repetitive units with extensive customization. Customization can increase the value of repetitive units (apartments in a building, houses in an allotment, or stores in a shopping mall) forming a project, by meeting clients’ specific requirements. However, in traditional construction production systems, it commonly causes delays, stoppages, rework, increased amounts of work in progress, and excessive movement of crews and materials. The problem has been thoroughly documented and various production systems have been designed to address the trade-off between flow and value. We identify five such systems, which were originally developed following exploratory design science principles. In this work, we analyse and compare them using nine metrics to assess their performance in terms of flow and value, and to explore the role of work structuring in customized projects. The systems with the most effective flow are the Fit-Out Company and the Ecosystem Platform systems. The analysis led to the theoretical proposition of a hybrid production system called Product/Process Modularization, which may be applied and tested in the future.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 526-547
Issue: 7-8
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1936100
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Author-Name: Olav Torp
Author-X-Name-First: Olav
Author-X-Name-Last: Torp
Author-Name: Bjørn Andersen
Author-X-Name-First: Bjørn
Author-X-Name-Last: Andersen
Author-Name: Sigmund Aslesen
Author-X-Name-First: Sigmund
Author-X-Name-Last: Aslesen
Author-Name: Lena Bygballe
Author-X-Name-First: Lena
Author-X-Name-Last: Bygballe
Author-Name: Trond Bølviken
Author-X-Name-First: Trond
Author-X-Name-Last: Bølviken
Author-Name: Frode Drevland
Author-X-Name-First: Frode
Author-X-Name-Last: Drevland
Author-Name: Atle Engebø
Author-X-Name-First: Atle
Author-X-Name-Last: Engebø
Author-Name: Roar Fosse
Author-X-Name-First: Roar
Author-X-Name-Last: Fosse
Author-Name: Hans Thomas Holm
Author-X-Name-First: Hans Thomas
Author-X-Name-Last: Holm
Author-Name: Lars Kristian Hunn
Author-X-Name-First: Lars Kristian
Author-X-Name-Last: Hunn
Author-Name: Bo Terje Kalsaas
Author-X-Name-First: Bo Terje
Author-X-Name-Last: Kalsaas
Author-Name: Ole Jonny Klakegg
Author-X-Name-First: Ole Jonny
Author-X-Name-Last: Klakegg
Author-Name: Vegard Knotten
Author-X-Name-First: Vegard
Author-X-Name-Last: Knotten
Author-Name: Kai Haakon Kristensen
Author-X-Name-First: Kai Haakon
Author-X-Name-Last: Kristensen
Author-Name: Nils Olof Emanuel Olsson
Author-X-Name-First: Nils Olof Emanuel
Author-X-Name-Last: Olsson
Author-Name: Asbjørn Rolstadås
Author-X-Name-First: Asbjørn
Author-X-Name-Last: Rolstadås
Author-Name: John Skaar
Author-X-Name-First: John
Author-X-Name-Last: Skaar
Author-Name: Fredrik Svalestuen
Author-X-Name-First: Fredrik
Author-X-Name-Last: Svalestuen
Author-Name: Hajnalka Vaagen
Author-X-Name-First: Hajnalka
Author-X-Name-Last: Vaagen
Author-Name: Paulos Wondimu
Author-X-Name-First: Paulos
Author-X-Name-Last: Wondimu
Author-Name: Ola Laedre
Author-X-Name-First: Ola
Author-X-Name-Last: Laedre
Title: The emergence of lean construction in the Norwegian AEC industry
Abstract: 
 Lean construction has inspired the AEC industry globally over the last decades, and this manifests within a wide array of contexts. The purpose of this paper is to provide a narrative-based qualitative analysis of the emergence and impact of Lean construction on a national level, notably in the Norwegian AEC industry. The analysis is based on the concept of paradigm shift and on empirical knowledge in the form of narratives. The narratives of practitioners and researchers provide deep insights into how Lean Construction has inspired the Norwegian AEC industry and academia, respectively. The reflections indicate that the introduction of the Lean construction principles and tools in the Norwegian AEC industry has depended on promoters who have been convinced about its advantages. The role of active promoters – in particular Dr. Glenn Ballard – is underlined as key to successful introduction of Lean Construction. Key cultural features of the Norwegian AEC industry are emphasized as important success factors. Lean Construction in Norway needs to be understood as a phenomenon occurring within a setting that is generally advantageous but also following an effort carried out on several levels. Key elements that can be used within other contexts are (1) the existence of promoters, (2) cooperation between industry and academic circles, (3) a high degree of trust and (4) a predominance of bottom-up organizations within the industry with few levels of hierarchy.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 585-597
Issue: 7-8
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1975041
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Author-Name: Jan A. Elfving
Author-X-Name-First: Jan A.
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Title: A decade of lessons learned: deployment of lean at a large general contractor
Abstract: 
 The purpose of this paper is to describe lean experiments from a period that lasted over a decade. The aim is to provide insights for both industry practitioners and academics concerning what worked and what did not work and to discuss barriers to avoid when taking academic concepts to industry. What makes this paper unique is that we are following the developments inside one company, Skanska Finland, uninterrupted for over a decade. Dr Glenn Ballard was closely involved in the developments and deployments throughout the journey. The paper confirms earlier findings of managing variability prior to other process improvements. At the same time, it is important to understand the minimum organisational level needed when developing and deploying lean methods. During our journey, the most successful deployment was the Last Planner System®; it has been both robust against market turns but also it has been possible to deploy it project-by-project. Thus, there is no need to wait until the whole company or a large part of it has understood the concept before deployment can start. Supplier development requires a wider scope than just a single project or the duration of a project for successful deployment. The weak or less sustainable deployment of logistics solutions in the construction industry may be because it requires industry-level technology standardisation and data platforms.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 548-561
Issue: 7-8
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1938161
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Author-Name: Chuanni He
Author-X-Name-First: Chuanni
Author-X-Name-Last: He
Author-Name: Min Liu
Author-X-Name-First: Min
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu
Author-Name: Thais da C. L. Alves
Author-X-Name-First: Thais da C. L.
Author-X-Name-Last: Alves
Author-Name: Natalie M. Scala
Author-X-Name-First: Natalie M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Scala
Author-Name: Simon M. Hsiang
Author-X-Name-First: Simon M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Hsiang
Title: Prioritizing collaborative scheduling practices based on their impact on project performance
Abstract: 
 Collaborative scheduling (CS) and related practices impact the performance of construction projects which can be measured by key performance indicators (KPIs). However, little is known about which of these practices are implemented and how their combined implementation might impact KPIs. The objectives of this research are to identify perceptions of CS practices that drive project performance, define CS practices used by industry that impact KPIs, and establish practices that are more commonly implemented and have a higher potential to positively impact KPIs. The research team conducted a nationwide survey in the United States and obtained 241 usable responses. Utilizing an information theory approach to measure the uncertainty of implementation and impact of each practice, the research built a set of Chow–Liu tree models to determine the most efficient sequence of actions to improve CS. Results indicate that meeting owners’ expectation throughout the life-cycle of the project from design through construction and commissioning, using the schedule to support a strong project culture, and an effective communication plan were the top CS levers for overall KPI improvement. An innovative method was developed to help construction project managers discover the value of each CS practice, the relation between CS practices, and CS practices’ influence to project KPIs so that managers can improve KPIs efficiently by prioritizing their CS practices according to their own project needs.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 618-637
Issue: 7-8
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2048042
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Author-Name: Beibei Qin
Author-X-Name-First: Beibei
Author-X-Name-Last: Qin
Author-Name: Stuart D. Green
Author-X-Name-First: Stuart D.
Author-X-Name-Last: Green
Title: The micro-practices of project organizing in the Chinese construction sector: a sensemaking perspective
Abstract: 
 The organization of construction in the People’s Republic of China has over recent decades undergone radical restructuring. The announcement of Deng Xiaoping’s Open Door strategy in 1978 marked the beginning of the transition towards the espoused socialist market economy and the progressive introduction of market mechanisms. Existing research tends to focus on the derivation of “critical success factors” rather than the lived realities of those directly involved. In contrast, the current paper adopts a sensemaking perspective that privileges the transient roles and identities of those involved in the micro-processes of project organizing. The empirical focus lies on the sensemaking narratives of middle managers within three state-owned construction enterprises in the Chongqing city region. The findings illustrate how market mechanisms such as bidding and tendering play out in complex ways involving hybrid arrangements between new and pre-existing ways of working. The terminology of project management is seen to have played a performative role in establishing the “project” as the essential unit around which the socialist market is organized. Middle managers are further found to maintain multiple identities in response to the experienced paradoxes of the socialist market economy. The research provides new insights into the micro-processes of project organizing in China with broader implications for transitional economies elsewhere.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 655-675
Issue: 9
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2085313
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Author-Name: Nannan Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Nannan
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Author-Name: Hongmei Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Hongmei
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Author-Name: Kui Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Kui
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Title: The dynamics of changes in PPP projects – a meta-case analysis approach
Abstract: 
 Changes in public-private partnership (PPP) projects are inevitable and often lead to project failure, hence, the management of changes in PPP projects are more challenging than with traditional projects. The complex nature of changes in PPP projects, however, lacks systematic investigation and a quantitative approach in current literature. To fill this gap, this study considers the development process of major changes in PPP projects from a whole-life cycle perspective. The findings reveal significant relationships between causes and negative change results, as well as the enlarged interactive effects of certain causes. Most of the negative changes occur at the operational stage and vary across different types of project and regions, but the pre-contract stage is the most critical stage to prevent future negative changes. Hence, more proactive change management strategies are suggested for the government decision makers and project managers. This study contributes to the body of knowledge in PPP literature by providing a meta-case analysis approach, which can improve the accuracy of case selection and facilitate statistical analysis. The findings can help the researchers and practitioners to better understand the nature of changes and manage them in a more efficient way.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 727-742
Issue: 9
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2099561
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Author-Name: Petter Haglund
Author-X-Name-First: Petter
Author-X-Name-Last: Haglund
Author-Name: Martin Rudberg
Author-X-Name-First: Martin
Author-X-Name-Last: Rudberg
Author-Name: Ahmet Anil Sezer
Author-X-Name-First: Ahmet Anil
Author-X-Name-Last: Sezer
Title: Organizing logistics to achieve strategic fit in building contractors: a configurations approach
Abstract: 
 Previous research indicates that the success of logistics solutions in building projects depends on how they are organized in accordance with the logistics context, which is determined by building contractors’ competitive priorities, product characteristics, and production process choices. Taking a configurations approach, the purpose of this paper is to describe the fit between the logistics context and the organizing of logistics at a strategic level. A conceptual research framework is derived from literature postulating an influence of the logistics context on the organizing of logistics. The framework is applied to four cases by the means of strategic profiling, which provides a snapshot of the fit in the cases’ logistics configurations. The findings indicate that the type of production process influences the degree to which logistics decisions should be made centrally and that the degree of standardization and pre-engineering influence the degree to which logistics processes should be formalized. The main contributions are the identification of logistics configuration variables and the description of the fit between building contractors’ logistics context and the organizing of logistics. For managerial practice, a logistics configuration profiling template was developed that can be used as a tool in the logistic strategy process.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 711-726
Issue: 9
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2098990
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Author-Name: Juan Francisco Azcarate-Aguerre
Author-X-Name-First: Juan Francisco
Author-X-Name-Last: Azcarate-Aguerre
Author-Name: Mira Conci
Author-X-Name-First: Mira
Author-X-Name-Last: Conci
Author-Name: Markus Zils
Author-X-Name-First: Markus
Author-X-Name-Last: Zils
Author-Name: Peter Hopkinson
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Author-X-Name-Last: Hopkinson
Author-Name: Tillmann Klein
Author-X-Name-First: Tillmann
Author-X-Name-Last: Klein
Title: Building energy retrofit-as-a-service: a Total Value of Ownership assessment methodology to support whole life-cycle building circularity and decarbonisation
Abstract: 
 The regulatory drive to accelerate the clean energy and circular economy transitions in the European building stock is currently failing to overcome systemic implementation barriers. These barriers include high initial investment costs, misaligned financial incentives among stakeholders, and the relatively low cost of less sustainable energy and materials. A Product-Service Systems (PSS) approach could successfully overcome many of these barriers by (1) outsourcing capital investment, as well as financial and technical risks, (2) providing shared economic incentives to collaborating stakeholders, and (3) retaining extended producer responsibility and ownership over materials and products. However, PSS is still not seen as a viable business model when compared to both a standard “ownership” contract and a “no-retrofit” scenario. This paper proposes a Total Value of Ownership (TVO) method to evaluate the financial performance of a building energy retrofit in terms of Net Present Value, comparing a matrix of scenarios. Results show that – when accounting for capital and opportunity costs tied to alternative investments, internalising externalities, and monetising soft values such as user productivity and property value – a PSS model can deliver the highest NPV. Furthermore, results show that a PSS alternative can act as a positive future-proofing strategy to safeguard the building owner’s position in the face of uncertain future market indicators and carbon taxation. Recommendations for policymakers, investors, financiers, building owners, and end-users are presented to identify the economic value of PSS contracts, leading to better-informed decisions which can accelerate deep energy retrofit of the building stock.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 676-689
Issue: 9
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2094434
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Author-Name: Firehiwot Kedir
Author-X-Name-First: Firehiwot
Author-X-Name-Last: Kedir
Author-Name: Qian Chen
Author-X-Name-First: Qian
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen
Author-Name: Daniel M. Hall
Author-X-Name-First: Daniel M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Hall
Author-Name: Bryan T. Adey
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Author-Name: Richard Boyd
Author-X-Name-First: Richard
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Title: Formative scenario analysis of the factors influencing the adoption of industrialised construction in countries with high housing demand – the cases of Ethiopia, Kenya, and South Africa
Abstract: 
 The use of industrialised construction can help meet the growing housing demand for developing economies in Africa. In order to understand future scenarios for accelerated adoption of industrialised construction, it is necessary to identify the influencing factors. To do so, this paper conducts a formative scenario analysis which is a literature- and expert-based method, focussing on three countries that have high housing demands, i.e. Ethiopia, Kenya, and South Africa. The resulting analysis consists of three parts. The first is the identification of nineteen internal and external influencing factors. These factors range from product performance to policies and regulations. The second is the illustration of the importance of each factor as a function of its relationship with the other factors. The third is the description of three possible scenarios the adoption of industrialised construction may take in the three investigated countries. The findings show that the most important accelerators for the adoption of industrialised construction come from governments’ commitment to invest in future construction and incentivize companies to adopt industrial construction methods and for these companies to produce competitive products. The specific adoption policies to be implemented, however, depend greatly on the specific situation.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 690-710
Issue: 9
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2098508
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Author-Name: Duy Tan Nguyen
Author-X-Name-First: Duy Tan
Author-X-Name-Last: Nguyen
Author-Name: Phuoc Luong Le
Author-X-Name-First: Phuoc Luong
Author-X-Name-Last: Le
Title: Twenty-year application of logistics and supply chain management in the construction industry
Abstract: 
 The last decades have seen a growing interest in construction management amongst scholars, particularly, in how to apply supply chain management (SCM) strategies to improve logistics efficiency and project performance. Nevertheless, there is a lack of systematic literature reviews (SLRs) which integrate multiple quantitative methods to synthesise the literature on construction logistics and supply chain management (CLSCM) and analyse their trends during the last two decades. In this work, we concurrently deploy the rigorous six-step SLR protocol together with co-citation analysis, factor analysis, multidimensional scaling-based fuzzy k-means clustering, and keyword extraction and co-occurrence analysis to ascertain and examine clusters of CLSCM application. The results show that there are six established research clusters in CLSCM, namely, logistics and SCM for prefabricated construction, construction procurement, construction supply chain integration, green construction SCM, reverse logistics in construction and onsite construction logistics. Amongst these clusters, construction supply chain integration plays the most integral role. Informed by this ascertained knowledge structure, we explore the research trends during the period reviewed, propose a conceptual framework for CLSCM and suggest research avenues.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 796-834
Issue: 10
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2110273
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Author-Name: Jessica Borg
Author-X-Name-First: Jessica
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Author-Name: Christina M. Scott-Young
Author-X-Name-First: Christina M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Scott-Young
Title: Contributing factors to turnover intentions of early career project management professionals in construction
Abstract: 
 The construction industry is facing global skills shortages, with demand for certain roles (such as project managers) projected to outstrip supply over the next decade. With the industry serving as the backbone of the economy in many countries, this projected lack of skilled construction professionals poses dire consequences. This qualitative study investigated the early career transition of project management (PM) professionals into the construction industry. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 employer representatives and 20 early career professionals to ascertain the factors affecting the turnover intentions of early career PM professionals in construction. From the perspective of the early participants in this study, the major factors affecting their intentions to leave were related to workplace culture: (i) bad workplace behaviour; (ii) high levels of work-related stress; and (iii) poor work-life balance. While employers also noted that bullying and long working hours contributed to early career PM professionals’ intentions to leave the industry, they believed that the key contributing factor was that young employees were seeking higher salaries. These findings on the need to improve workplace culture have the potential to positively influence the issue of early career retention within the construction industry.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 835-853
Issue: 10
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2110602
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Author-Name: Suhair Alkilani
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Author-Name: Martin Loosemore
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Title: Project performance measurement for small-and-medium sized construction contractors in the Jordanian construction industry
Abstract: 
 This article addresses a gap in construction project performance measurement research from the perspective of small-medium-sized construction contractors in developing countries. Focussing on small-medium-sized contractors in the Jordanian construction industry, a survey of 231 Jordanian construction professionals was undertaken to investigate how different project stakeholders, intra and extra-organisational relationships and financial and non-financial measures support or hinder the delivery of project outcomes. Using exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) an integrated theoretical performance measurement model was developed and tested which contributes to the advancement of construction project performance measurement research in a number of ways. First, it shows that small-medium-sized contractor project performance is a multi-dimensional, dynamic and contested construct which is bounded by environmental and organisational constraints, and inseparable from mainstream business performance. Second, it shows that performance is measured by six project-related constructs (project cost, time, quality, health and safety, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic performance) and three business-related constructs (profitability, client satisfaction and consultant satisfaction). Third, it shows that four intra-organisational groups of variables (leadership, management capabilities, human resource management and technical capabilities, resources and processes) have a significant impact on the overall project and business performance. Fourth, it shows that four extra-organisational groups of variables (client performance, consultant performance, supplier performance and external attributes) have a significant direct impact on project performance, but no moderating impact was found.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 743-769
Issue: 10
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2108863
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Author-Name: Viet-Ngu Hoang
Author-X-Name-First: Viet-Ngu
Author-X-Name-Last: Hoang
Author-Name: Joko Purnomo Raharjo
Author-X-Name-First: Joko Purnomo
Author-X-Name-Last: Raharjo
Author-Name: Connie Susilawati
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Author-X-Name-Last: Susilawati
Title: Meta-frontier efficiency analysis of real estate and construction firms in Indonesia
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 Improving the productive efficiency (also called technical efficiency) of real estate and construction firms (RECFs) is essential to tackle the sustained shortage of housing supply and the increasing unaffordability of housing in developing countries. However, there are few studies that focus on this issue in the context of developing countries; and available literature focuses mainly on firms listed on stock markets. Our study employs the meta-frontier framework to measure the efficiency of 832 small, medium, and large RECFs across Indonesia from 2012 to 2016, using a data envelopment analysis technique. The meta-frontier framework allows for different production technologies and different business environments operated by firms of different sizes. Under the specification of group-specific production frontiers, large firms obtain the highest average efficiency scores (0.694), followed by medium firms (0.529), and small firms (0.479). The technology gaps between the meta-frontier and the group-frontiers for small and medium firms are relatively large, suggesting that the overall industry would be able to achieve remarkable efficiency improvement if firms could access technologies used by more efficient firms. Our results also show that determinants of the efficiency vary across firm groups, suggesting that policy and managerial interventions tailored to each group would have more impact on the overall productive efficiency of the entire industry.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 770-780
Issue: 10
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2109699
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Author-Name: Conghan Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Conghan
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Author-Name: Shuibo Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Shuibo
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Author-Name: Ying Gao
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Author-Name: Bo Li
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Title: Trust repair in the aftermath of conflict occurrence in construction subcontracting: an intergroup contact perspective
Abstract: 
 Although trust repair after conflict occurrence is significant for effective work and sustainable relationships in construction subcontracting and contact is inevitable, researchers have yet to examine the relationship between contact quality and trust repair after conflict occurrence. This study investigates the effect of contact quality on Party A’s trust repair after conflict occurrence and the mediating mechanisms of that effect. The authors conducted a questionnaire survey to collect data for hypotheses testing, receiving 310 valid questionnaires from general contractors and subcontractors engaged in construction projects. The results reveal the positive effect of contact quality on Party A’s trust repair after conflict occurrence and the mediating roles of Party A’s feeling of threat and Party B’s self-disclosure in that effect. This study contributes to the trust research and intergroup contact theory. It also offers suggestions for construction subcontracting practitioners to facilitate trust repair after conflict occurrence.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 781-795
Issue: 10
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 10
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Author-Name: Kell Jones
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Author-X-Name-Last: Jones
Author-Name: Luigi Mosca
Author-X-Name-First: Luigi
Author-X-Name-Last: Mosca
Author-Name: Jennifer Whyte
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Author-Name: Andrew Davies
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Author-Name: Jacqueline Glass
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Author-X-Name-Last: Glass
Title: Addressing specialization and fragmentation: product platform development in construction consultancy firms
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 Construction product platforms provide the opportunity to improve productivity in construction projects while maintaining heterogeneity of output. The growing literature on construction product platforms describes how product suppliers develop product platforms either top-down or bottom-up, independently from project delivery. Through a single case study of a consultancy firm, this paper shows how a specialist consultancy firm operating in the construction sector developed their own product platform on projects while iteratively developing and augmenting their delivery capabilities. Distinguishing between activity integration, coordination, and consolidation, the platform development process highlights how vertical and horizontal consolidation of capabilities within the engineering phase of delivery enables early resolution of both product and process specifications. This means that vertical coordination between engineering and manufacturing phases can be managed by a fully specified contract, rather than acquisition. The analysis of the case shows how construction can be more closely aligned with the linear and sequential models found in manufacturing through clarifying and distinguishing the roles of engineering, manufacturing, finishing and sub-assembly.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 918-933
Issue: 11-12
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1983187
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Author-Name: The Editors
Title: List of Reviewers for Construction Management and Economics 2022
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: i-iii
Issue: 11-12
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2153501
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Author-Name: Paul W. Chan
Author-X-Name-First: Paul W.
Author-X-Name-Last: Chan
Title: Reflections from the Editor-in-Chief: confronting emerging challenges with important and interesting research in Construction Management and Economics
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1003-1005
Issue: 11-12
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2154040
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Author-Name: Lilly Rosander
Author-X-Name-First: Lilly
Author-X-Name-Last: Rosander
Title: Same same but different: dynamics of a pre-procurement routine and its influence on relational contracting models
Abstract: 
 To improve the performance of construction projects, the use of relational contracting (e.g. Project Partnering, Alliancing, Early Contractor Involvement, Integrated Project Delivery) has increased among public clients in the last few decades. Despite widespread use, there are still large variations in contracting arrangements. In addition, the outcome of relational contracting remains unpredictable. The aim of this paper is to investigate how these variations may originate from internal dynamics and practices in the project-based client organisation. Adapting organisational routines as an analytical lens, the study investigates the pre-procurement routine applied to develop project-specific relational contracting models (e.g. contract schemes, reward systems, and award criteria) for large construction projects in the Swedish Transport Administration. The study contributes to research on organisational routines in project-based settings, illustrating how flexible enactment of a pre-procurement routine may balance two conflicting organisational goals: centralisation of procurement and project-level flexibility. However, while mitigating conflicting goals, the routine enactments create a variation in project-specific procurement models that hampers long-term goals of predictability and shared practices of relational contracting. Consequently, findings indicate that public clients seeking to transform contracting practices must increase their ability to develop procurement routines that can balance organisational goals and simultaneously benefit long-term goals.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 955-972
Issue: 11-12
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2108093
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Author-Name: Johan Ninan
Author-X-Name-First: Johan
Author-X-Name-Last: Ninan
Author-Name: Natalya Sergeeva
Author-X-Name-First: Natalya
Author-X-Name-Last: Sergeeva
Author-Name: Graham Winch
Author-X-Name-First: Graham
Author-X-Name-Last: Winch
Title: Narrative shapes innovation: a study on multiple innovations in the UK construction industry
Abstract: 
 The nature of the construction industry is different from other sectors due to the unique and temporary nature of projects which makes incremental improvements difficult necessitating the need to understand the practice of innovation. This research aims to explore the role of narratives in shaping innovation, as these provide a way to manage the tensions prevalent in the industry. We study 133 innovations across different construction projects in the UK and seek to understand the role of narratives in motivating these innovations. For instance, “innovations that enable project completion,” “innovations that improve productivity,” “innovations in health and safety” and “innovations in sustainability” are discussed. Whilst we acknowledge that factors such as incentives and rewards can motivate innovation, we argue that narratives shape or guide innovation in a particular direction. Since construction projects are interorganizational and multileveled, the industry-level narratives need to be adopted by firms to enable innovations at project sites. Innovators actively look for areas where they can intervene, and narratives improve the visibility of some areas thereby guiding innovations to them.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 884-902
Issue: 11-12
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2037144
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Author-Name: Brian Andreas
Author-X-Name-First: Brian
Author-X-Name-Last: Andreas
Author-Name: Scott Fernie
Author-X-Name-First: Scott
Author-X-Name-Last: Fernie
Author-Name: Andrew Dainty
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty
Title: Understanding policy and change: using a political economy analysis framework
Abstract: 
 The gap between the intent and the impact of policy for construction in the UK has been well established both in academic literature and in public discourse, contributing to repeated calls for transformation of the industry. The apparent failure of policy was investigated, taking policy at sector level as the unit of analysis. The objective was to both generate insight into the policy process and to establish a theoretical framework. Anticipating that the use of language, and the conflicting meanings attached to it by individual actors, is critical, an interpretive, abductive, research design was adopted. Twenty semi-structured interviews were carried out with a cross-section of industry actors. Methods of political economy analysis, used in other contexts, were adopted as the starting point for abduction. Analysis revealed flawed assumptions amongst stakeholders regarding the extent of the agency of central government in implementing change across such a heterogeneous and loosely coupled sector. Political economy analysis shows the impact of structural and institutional features on the sector in a systemic and holistic way, providing a template and visual model which supports collaborative and reflexive working, and forming a foundation for further research into policy for construction both in the UK and elsewhere.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 865-883
Issue: 11-12
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.2015795
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Author-Name: Oscar Lundberg
Author-X-Name-First: Oscar
Author-X-Name-Last: Lundberg
Author-Name: Daniel Nylén
Author-X-Name-First: Daniel
Author-X-Name-Last: Nylén
Author-Name: Johan Sandberg
Author-X-Name-First: Johan
Author-X-Name-Last: Sandberg
Title: Unpacking construction site digitalization: the role of incongruence and inconsistency in technological frames
Abstract: 
 Construction site operations often involve multiple actors with substantial variations in assumptions, expectations, and knowledge about technology. This could impair digitalization, which involves development of socio-cognitive environments that foster use of digital technology in new organizational procedures. Nevertheless, construction industry digitalization research has mainly addressed firm-level transformation of engineering phases and focused on technology, largely ignoring challenges arising from cognitive differences among actors at construction sites. Thus, we report a case study of attempts to spark construction site digitalization through a shared information management system (IMS). Applying technology frame of reference theory, we demonstrate how differences within groups among actors’ frames (inconsistency) shape group-level frame misalignment (incongruence) and thus digitalization outcomes. The IMS was implemented successfully at the focal firm’s headquarter and regional office levels. However, substantial construction site-level frame inconsistency led to misaligned group-level expectations and generated a fragmented socio-cognitive environment that hindered strategic digitalization. In conclusion, socio-cognitive environments at industry, construction site, and group levels recursively shape individual frames, and harmonization of frames is important to realize construction digitalization.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 987-1002
Issue: 11-12
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1980896
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Author-Name: Asta Salmi
Author-X-Name-First: Asta
Author-X-Name-Last: Salmi
Author-Name: Jaakko Jussila
Author-X-Name-First: Jaakko
Author-X-Name-Last: Jussila
Author-Name: Mervi Hämäläinen
Author-X-Name-First: Mervi
Author-X-Name-Last: Hämäläinen
Title: The role of municipalities in transformation towards more sustainable construction: the case of wood construction in Finland
Abstract: 
 Transformation towards more sustainable construction calls for actions from representatives of different sectors and societal levels. Previous studies have investigated companies and national policies as promoters of change, but neglected municipalities as relevant actors. Municipalities influence construction as they are trailblazers when realizing their own building projects, as well as regulators, whose planning decisions affect local and urban development. We investigate the role of municipalities in driving sustainability transformation in construction, in particular, in relation to wood construction. The empirical study relies on data collected in Finland through a comprehensive survey among municipalities and qualitative interviews. Key factors in municipal considerations are energy efficiency and carbon neutrality goals. Regulations and norms related to construction influence municipal activities as well. We find various drivers (e.g. supportive planning) and barriers (e.g. cost concerns) to wood construction. National programmes promoting wood construction have induced gradual changes and led to some municipal pilot projects. Despite these positive examples, it seems to take time before municipalities adopt wood construction more extensively. Simultaneously, their position at the intersection of different actors and activities involved in construction provides a fruitful base for promoting sustainable construction.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 934-954
Issue: 11-12
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2037145
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Author-Name: Maude Brunet
Author-X-Name-First: Maude
Author-X-Name-Last: Brunet
Author-Name: Patrick Cohendet
Author-X-Name-First: Patrick
Author-X-Name-Last: Cohendet
Title: Transforming construction: heterarchical megaproject ecologies and the management of innovation
Abstract: 
 As the digital transformation impacts many sectors of the economy, actors in the construction industry—and more specifically in megaproject initiatives—have to adapt to new technologies and processes. Megaprojects are commonly undertaken to build essential infrastructures such as roads, dams, buildings, or even smart cities or districts, and usually involve complex and hybrid organizational forms. Moreover, digitalization transforms megaprojects, presenting megaproject teams with opportunities, but also challenges. This conceptual paper explores the characteristics of heterarchical megaproject ecologies in order to identify ways to address the impacts of the current digital transformation. Our aim is to analyze how a heterarchical form of governance contributes to transforming the management of innovation. While heterarchies can lead to severe dysfunctions, we propose strategies to manage them, paying specific attention to the governance of a common-pool-resource scenario, network roles, knowledge articulation and learning. The main contribution of this paper is to provide a renewed conceptualization of megaproject governance and to propose a conceptual framework that can be used to study the management of innovation in empirical megaproject settings.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 973-986
Issue: 11-12
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2021.1983851
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Author-Name: Jacqueline Glass
Author-X-Name-First: Jacqueline
Author-X-Name-Last: Glass
Author-Name: Lena E. Bygballe
Author-X-Name-First: Lena E.
Author-X-Name-Last: Bygballe
Author-Name: Daniel Hall
Author-X-Name-First: Daniel
Author-X-Name-Last: Hall
Title: Transforming construction: the multi-scale challenges of changing and innovating in construction
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 855-864
Issue: 11-12
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2141432
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Author-Name: Mustafa Selçuk Çıdık
Author-X-Name-First: Mustafa Selçuk
Author-X-Name-Last: Çıdık
Author-Name: David Boyd
Author-X-Name-First: David
Author-X-Name-Last: Boyd
Title: Value implication of digital transformation: the impact of the commodification of information
Abstract: 
 The transforming construction agenda argues that digitalization enables better value by addressing coordination challenges. However, this claim poorly articulates how value is constituted, and ignores the problems with digitalization in real-life practices. The paper presents a finer-grained analysis of the value implications of digitalization in a critical discourse, organized in two parts, using the two value creation logics in construction as proposed by Bygballe and Jahre and the concept of “commodification” as proposed by Prudham. Through a critical literature review, the first part argues that digitalization mainly supports “production value creation logic” focussing on the integration of business processes at an organizational level, while creating challenges for “project value creation logic” by hampering mutual adjustment in situated practices. The second part conceives of digitalization as “commodification of information” to expose the complex set of processes causing digitalization to impact differently on the two value creation logics. It reveals that digitalization elevates the digital exchange value of information above its situated use value, and so, it systematically shifts the social and business contexts of coordination. Thus, digitalization shifts what, how, by whom and to whose advantage, value is created and captured, making it a politicized change with implications for management and policy.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 903-917
Issue: 11-12
Volume: 40
Year: 2022
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2033287
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Author-Name: Benjamin Kwaku Ababio
Author-X-Name-First: Benjamin Kwaku
Author-X-Name-Last: Ababio
Author-Name: Weisheng Lu
Author-X-Name-First: Weisheng
Author-X-Name-Last: Lu
Title: Barriers and enablers of circular economy in construction: a multi-system perspective towards the development of a practical framework
Abstract: 
 Growing environmental concerns and the threat of resource scarcity have heightened interest in the Circular Economy (CE) concept over the last decade. Nonetheless, implementation of CE practice within the built environment has taken a slower pace in comparison with other industries. A clear understanding of systemic and multilevel aspects of CE, especially in relation to barriers that hinder practical implementation, appears to be lacking within the sector. In light of this, the study aims to examine the existing body of knowledge to elucidate, from a systemic perspective, CE barriers across various levels in construction. To achieve this purpose, a scientometric analysis is used to examine 581 bibliometric-searched filtered articles on CE implementation barriers in construction. Key issues, drivers and potential resolutions are explained using content analysis of specific pre-determined articles. The study finds that critical system levels of CE implementation (micro, meso, and macro levels) are interrelated. However, barriers and drivers at each individual level may differ. Additionally, this paper categorises key barriers to implementing CE-aligned strategies into five main themes, namely: definition and theory misconception, political and legislative, social and cultural, financial and economic, and technological barriers. Based on these, four cross-cutting enablers are established to drive the transition from linear to circular economy in construction. The findings of this study highlight deficiencies and challenges in current research while providing a path for future studies. It provides a convenient point of reference for practitioners, policy makers, and research and development (R&D) institutions on CE implementation within the industry. Lastly, the study raises public awareness on CE barriers and guides the AEC sector to develop intellectual capital to overcome them.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 3-21
Issue: 1
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2135750
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Author-Name: Ida Gremyr
Author-X-Name-First: Ida
Author-X-Name-Last: Gremyr
Author-Name: Jenny Bäckstrand
Author-X-Name-First: Jenny
Author-X-Name-Last: Bäckstrand
Author-Name: Anna Fredriksson
Author-X-Name-First: Anna
Author-X-Name-Last: Fredriksson
Author-Name: Gabriella Gatenholm
Author-X-Name-First: Gabriella
Author-X-Name-Last: Gatenholm
Author-Name: Árni Halldórsson
Author-X-Name-First: Árni
Author-X-Name-Last: Halldórsson
Title: Blueprinting construction logistics services for quality improvement
Abstract: 
 Construction logistics services can, if implemented with high quality, positively impact both efficiency and sustainability of construction projects. However, present quality management frameworks have not been developed for temporary multi-actor contexts, such as construction, which is largely lacking industrialised processes. Still, construction logistics service providers provide service offerings to temporary settings and could thus benefit from a service quality perspective. Applying this perspective, this study supports the quality improvement of construction logistics services by using a service modularity approach to identify the services to prioritise for improvement. Building on interviews, concept mapping, and a service blueprint of a construction logistics setup, a priority matrix for improvements is developed. The first step in using this matrix is to operationalise the construction logistics setup in modules based on blueprinting. Second, the matrix evaluates the modules against nine empirically derived improvement enablers such as practices and forums for learning, and data measurements enabling the comparison and follow-up of construction logistics services. In conclusion, the priority matrix helps focus the improvements on modules with high likelihood of successful improvements. Improvements that can become sustained over time through the reuse of standardised modules in upcoming projects.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 60-78
Issue: 1
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2130384
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Author-Name: Florence Phua
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Author-X-Name-Last: Phua
Author-Name: Pablo Ballesteros-Pérez
Author-X-Name-First: Pablo
Author-X-Name-Last: Ballesteros-Pérez
Title: Editorial
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1-2
Issue: 1
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2159202
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Author-Name: Emilia Nilsson Vestola
Author-X-Name-First: Emilia
Author-X-Name-Last: Nilsson Vestola
Author-Name: Per Erik Eriksson
Author-X-Name-First: Per Erik
Author-X-Name-Last: Eriksson
Title: Engineered and emerged collaboration: vicious and virtuous cycles
Abstract: 
 Inter-organizational collaboration within the construction industry consists of both engineered and emerged aspects. Engineered formal practices and emerged informal practices interplay in their influence on the overall success of client-contractor collaboration. This interplay has been recognized but is still understudied and requires further research to increase the understanding of how the interplay functions. To enable the study of the emerged aspects of collaboration we applied a practice-based approach in a longitudinal multiple case study, including four projects for operation and maintenance of road infrastructure. This paper contributes to the literature on collaboration in construction by providing detailed examples of how the interplay between engineered and emerged collaboration may unfold, showing how formal and informal practices contribute to the development of vicious and virtuous cycles of collaboration. Furthermore, our findings indicate that a virtuous cycle of only informal practices can become a weakness if unexpected problems occur. Project managers should therefore be encouraged to implement formal collaboration, even if the project team is already in a virtuous cycle of informal collaboration.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 79-96
Issue: 1
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 1
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Author-Name: Tom B. J. Coenen
Author-X-Name-First: Tom B. J.
Author-X-Name-Last: Coenen
Author-Name: Klaasjan Visscher
Author-X-Name-First: Klaasjan
Author-X-Name-Last: Visscher
Author-Name: Leentje Volker
Author-X-Name-First: Leentje
Author-X-Name-Last: Volker
Title: A systemic perspective on transition barriers to a circular infrastructure sector
Abstract: 
 Due to the large use of resources and waste generation, the transition to a circular economy (CE) has become a major sustainability-related topic in construction. Intentions to achieve circularity are shared widely, but developments are slow in practice. This study identifies systemic barriers to the circularity transition from a social-technical systemic perspective. We used the Mission-oriented Innovation System (MIS) framework to provide insights into the problems and potential solutions underlying the circularity mission, the structure of the system and the system dynamics. Based on the analysis of a wide range of policy documents and twenty in-depth interviews with stakeholders in the Dutch infrastructure sector, three vicious cycles were identified that form persistent barriers to the transition: (1) the CE contestation cycle given the contested nature of the circularity mission; (2) the knowledge diffusion cycle given the need to adopt and diffuse knowledge; and (3) the innovation cycle when it comes to procuring and upscaling circular innovations. These barriers all relate to processual, organizational and institutional challenges rather than to technological ones. This indicates that construction managers, policymakers and researchers in the field of infrastructure circularity should shift their focus from specific circular solutions to creating appropriate conditions for changing current and introducing novel processes that facilitate circular ways of doing things.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 22-43
Issue: 1
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2151024
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Author-Name: Zhenshuang Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Zhenshuang
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Author-Name: Feng Han
Author-X-Name-First: Feng
Author-X-Name-Last: Han
Author-Name: Bo Xia
Author-X-Name-First: Bo
Author-X-Name-Last: Xia
Author-Name: Jingkuang Liu
Author-X-Name-First: Jingkuang
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu
Author-Name: Chengyi Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Chengyi
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Title: Regional differences and heterogeneity of construction and demolition waste with economic growth: evidence from China
Abstract: 
 The reduction of construction and demolition waste (C&DW) has a significant impact on the sustainable development of the construction industry. Differentiated reduction management policy is the key to C&DW reduction management. Based on the calculation of C&DW generation, this paper studies the temporal and spatial evolution characteristics, heterogeneity of C&DW with economic growth, and driving factors of C&DW generation in 30 provinces from 2007 to 2018 by using the methods of standard deviation ellipse model, environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) and geographic detector. The results show that the C&DW generation in China shows an increasing trend, “low in the west, and high in the East” and “high in the South and low in the north,” with significant regional differences. The temporal and spatial distribution of C&DW generation shows a “northeast southwest” trend, and this pattern has a trend of changing to “due north - due south”; C&DW generation increases with the economic growth, and the proportion of “inverted N” provinces is large, which is in the stage of continuous increase in the C&DW generation; The economic output effect of construction industry is the most important factor affecting the spatial distribution of C&DW generation. The impact of C&DW generation in each province has shifted from the single core driving effect of economy to the common guidance of economy and environmental protection. The interaction of different factors has a greater impact on the spatial distribution of C&DW generation than that of each factor alone.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 44-59
Issue: 1
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 1
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Author-Name: Natalie Galea
Author-X-Name-First: Natalie
Author-X-Name-Last: Galea
Author-Name: Abigail Powell
Author-X-Name-First: Abigail
Author-X-Name-Last: Powell
Author-Name: Fanny Salignac
Author-X-Name-First: Fanny
Author-X-Name-Last: Salignac
Title: The role of homosociality in maintaining men’s powerfulness in construction companies
Abstract: 
 Over the last few decades, research has largely focused on the processes and practices that act against women in male-dominated industries and the effect this has on their career progression. However, men’s careers are under analysed. This paper flips the gaze, applying a feminist institutionalist lens to examine the practices and rules that shape and enable men’s career progression. This is critical if we are to understand how men’s power in organizations is maintained and perpetuated, arguably at the expense of women’s careers. It draws on data from a rapid ethnographic study of the Australian construction industry, specifically of construction professionals working in two multinational Australian construction companies. The paper finds that men’s career progression routinely operates through homosociality, instrumentally and expressively, via a “sponsor-mobility” principle whereby selected individuals receive higher levels of guidance, access to opportunities and advocacy from their managers.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 172-182
Issue: 2
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2151025
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Author-Name: Mohammad Tanvi Newaz
Author-X-Name-First: Mohammad Tanvi
Author-X-Name-Last: Newaz
Author-Name: Mahmoud Ershadi
Author-X-Name-First: Mahmoud
Author-X-Name-Last: Ershadi
Author-Name: Marcus Jefferies
Author-X-Name-First: Marcus
Author-X-Name-Last: Jefferies
Author-Name: Manikam Pillay
Author-X-Name-First: Manikam
Author-X-Name-Last: Pillay
Author-Name: Peter Davis
Author-X-Name-First: Peter
Author-X-Name-Last: Davis
Title: A systematic review of contemporary safety management research: a multi-level approach to identifying trending domains in the construction industry
Abstract: 
 Safety management research in construction is pervasive, therefore, a systematic review and a bibliometric mapping process that provides an overview of how recent mainstream research topics are conceptually structured is timely. Undertaking systematic mapping, contemporaneous with a scoping review of construction safety management research, can contribute to a better understanding of research outcomes and predominant topics. This study employed VOSviewer as a bibliometric tool to identify co-author citations, as well as the co-occurrence of key terms within the title, abstract and keywords of the articles. A total of 180 representative studies published in 21 peer-reviewed journals between January 2010 and November 2021 were analysed. A systematic literature review identified a significant focus on conceptualizing safety climate and safety behaviour with a growing interest in applying advanced technologies for improved safety management. Two perspectives were recognized in safety research, i.e. process-driven and people-driven, with the former focussing on accident causation while the latter on underlying the active role of workers’ involvement in safety outcomes. An in-depth discussion of the findings revealed seven trending research domains: safety systems; safety skills; accident causation; safety leadership and communications; safety behaviour and attitude; safety climate and culture; and practices for improving safety performance. This review identified an emerging interest in seeking effective leadership styles and psychological interventions to promote safety culture and behaviour. In terms of practical implications, this study found opportunities to address the gap between theory and practice by adopting systems thinking and using IT for improving safety performance in construction projects.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 97-115
Issue: 2
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2124527
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Author-Name: Qinjun Liu
Author-X-Name-First: Qinjun
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu
Author-Name: Yingbin Feng
Author-X-Name-First: Yingbin
Author-X-Name-Last: Feng
Author-Name: Kerry London
Author-X-Name-First: Kerry
Author-X-Name-Last: London
Author-Name: Peng Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Peng
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Title: Influence of personal characteristics and environmental stressors on mental health for multicultural construction workplaces in Australia
Abstract: 
 Exposure to various stressors has resulted in a significant problem of mental health among the construction workforce. A culturally intolerant environment may aggravate mental ill health in a multicultural workplace. However, an underlying structural issue that has not been sufficiently addressed to date is the influence the crucial personal characteristics and environmental stressors have on mental health in the multicultural construction environment. This study aims to examine the role of personal characteristics and environmental stressors in construction workers’ mental health in the multicultural environment. Data were collected using an online questionnaire survey from 252 construction workers in Australia. The structural equation modelling (SEM) technique with partial least-squares estimation (PLS) was adopted to analyze the data. Results showed that workers’ mental health is not only influenced by stressors related to the work environment, but also by individual traits. Increased levels of cultural stressors tend to aggravate the adverse effect of work stressors on mental health. Work stressors are more likely to cause mental ill health for the individuals characterized by a higher level of aggressive, competitive, ambiguous, and impulsive personalities; whilst cultural stressors are less likely to cause mental ill health for those individuals. This research offers an innovative perspective on the relationships between crucial person-environment factors and mental health, and informs the practice of work health and safety in the multicultural construction workplace.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 116-137
Issue: 2
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2127154
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Author-Name: Terrelle Hegarty
Author-X-Name-First: Terrelle
Author-X-Name-Last: Hegarty
Author-Name: Sarah Wright
Author-X-Name-First: Sarah
Author-X-Name-Last: Wright
Author-Name: Russell Wordsworth
Author-X-Name-First: Russell
Author-X-Name-Last: Wordsworth
Author-Name: Beverley Lord
Author-X-Name-First: Beverley
Author-X-Name-Last: Lord
Title: Deferential Tailoring: a grounded theory of how women respond and adapt to social conditions and gender-related challenges in the New Zealand construction industry
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 In this article we utilize grounded theory to explore women’s experiences in the unique construction industry context that followed the 2010 Canterbury (New Zealand) earthquakes. Data were obtained from 36 semi-structured interviews conducted with women working in a variety of occupations in the construction industry. We identify three inter-related categories: capitalizing on opportunity, demonstrating capability and surface tolerance, which together represent a response process that we label “deferential tailoring”. The deferential tailoring process explains how women intentionally shape their response to industry conditions through self-regulating behaviours that enables them to successfully seize opportunities and manage gender-related challenges in the working environment. Our findings challenge existing research which suggests that women adopt submissive coping strategies to conform to androcentric norms in the construction industry. Instead, we argue that the process of deferential tailoring can empower women to build positive workplace relationships, enhance career development, and help shift perceptions of the value of their work in the industry.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 138-152
Issue: 2
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2137880
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Author-Name: Morwenna F. Fellows
Author-X-Name-First: Morwenna F.
Author-X-Name-Last: Fellows
Author-Name: Florence T. T. Phua
Author-X-Name-First: Florence T. T.
Author-X-Name-Last: Phua
Author-Name: Dylan E. Tutt
Author-X-Name-First: Dylan E.
Author-X-Name-Last: Tutt
Title: Building bridges: the bilingual language work of migrant construction workers
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 The construction industry (CI) employs significant numbers of migrant workers, making construction sites multilingual spaces. Workers who do not share a common language work alongside each other, posing issues for safety, integration and productivity. Methods used to overcome these language barriers include the use of bilingual workers as informal interpreters. The prevalence and importance of informal interpreters is recognized in the literature. However, their language work is not well understood, and hence, the research question addressed is: what language work do the informal interpreters do and how? This study uses the theoretical lens of translanguaging to conceptualize communication onsite between speakers of different named languages, emphasizing the flexible and multimodal nature of language in use. An ethnographic approach is adopted, comprising 40 international informal interviews, and observational field notes and material data from the UK. The language work of the informal interpreters is explored through this data and theoretical lens; their language tasks and the nature of their language work is identified, including the use of visuals, gesture, and technology. Far from being straightforward and predictable, the findings show that the scope of their language work varies considerably. In this informal language work, the boundaries between languages and of what constitutes interpretation are blurred. A novel aspect of language work emerges from the data, showing that this often includes mediation. This study clarifies understandings of communication and informal interpretation on multilingual construction sites and these findings could contribute to future best practice on the use of bilingual workers as informal interpreters.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 153-171
Issue: 2
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2151022
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Author-Name: Marcus C. T. Fireman
Author-X-Name-First: Marcus C. T.
Author-X-Name-Last: Fireman
Author-Name: Tarcisio Abreu Saurin
Author-X-Name-First: Tarcisio Abreu
Author-X-Name-Last: Saurin
Author-Name: Carlos Torres Formoso
Author-X-Name-First: Carlos Torres
Author-X-Name-Last: Formoso
Author-Name: Lauri Koskela
Author-X-Name-First: Lauri
Author-X-Name-Last: Koskela
Author-Name: Iris D. Tommelein
Author-X-Name-First: Iris D.
Author-X-Name-Last: Tommelein
Title: Slack in production planning and control: a study in the construction industry
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 Although buffers of inventories, time, and capacity are commonly recommended to mitigate variability in construction, they abstract away the role played by human agency. This study argues for slack as a socio-technical complement to buffers for dealing with variability. The investigation is based on two case studies conducted in construction projects that adopted the Last Planner® System. Data collection focussed on understanding how slack practices and resources (SPR) were used in production planning and control, and was based on observations, analysis of documents, and interviews. Findings revealed 57 instantiations of slack practices and 8 types of slack resources. Several of these SPR diverge from what are traditionally called buffers, highlighting how the concept of SPR gives visibility to a wider range of variability coping mechanisms. Thus, it is important to make SPR explicit so that managers can reflect on why SPR are necessary, understand how they relate to each other, and assess their unintended consequences. Five propositions are presented, encompassing: how to identify SPR; the variety and general- or context-specific nature of SPR; and the value of maintaining SPR. These propositions contribute to risk management in production planning and control.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 256-276
Issue: 3
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2135749
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Author-Name: Patrick Dallasega
Author-X-Name-First: Patrick
Author-X-Name-Last: Dallasega
Author-Name: Felix Schulze
Author-X-Name-First: Felix
Author-X-Name-Last: Schulze
Author-Name: Andrea Revolti
Author-X-Name-First: Andrea
Author-X-Name-Last: Revolti
Title: Augmented Reality to overcome Visual Management implementation barriers in construction: a MEP case study
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 Visual Management (VM) is an important Lean method to enhance information flow and reduce waste in construction. However, its adoption is hindered by several barriers. Scientific works mention that emerging technologies can support or replace conventional VM practices, but empirical evidence is missing. Based on an in-depth literature review, we derived the research questions (RQs), arguing if Augmented Reality (AR) could mitigate VM implementation barriers. Thus, a corresponding AR measurement model was developed. Through a case study of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) installations in a multi-story apartment building, the RQs were answered using an AR head-mounted display (HMD). To gather the necessary empirical evidence, the data was collected through direct observations on-site and through semi-structured interviews. The study findings show that (1) AR provided time savings and generally satisfactory accuracy levels. (2) AR demonstrably reduced the training effort to better support MEP marking work. (3) The use of AR reduced the resistance to change to adopt VM practices, although concerns were raised about poor ergonomics and work safety risks. Future research activities should consist of investigating the potential of other emerging technologies to overcome the common Lean implementation barriers in construction.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 232-255
Issue: 3
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2135748
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Author-Name: Bernard Tuffour Atuahene
Author-X-Name-First: Bernard Tuffour
Author-X-Name-Last: Atuahene
Author-Name: Sittimont Kanjanabootra
Author-X-Name-First: Sittimont
Author-X-Name-Last: Kanjanabootra
Author-Name: Thayaparan Gajendran
Author-X-Name-First: Thayaparan
Author-X-Name-Last: Gajendran
Title: Transformative role of big data through enabling capability recognition in construction
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 Big data application is a significant transformative driver of change in the retail, health, engineering, and advanced manufacturing sectors. Big data studies in construction are still somewhat limited, although there is increasing interest in what big data application could achieve. Through interviews with construction professionals, this paper identifies the capabilities needed in construction firms to enable the accrual of the potentially transformative benefits of big data application in construction. Based on previous studies, big data application capabilities, needed to transform construction processes, focussed on data, people, technology, and organisation. However, the findings of this research suggest a critical modification to that focus to include knowledge and the organisational environment along with people, data, and technology. The research findings show that construction firms use big data with a combination strategy to enable transformation by (a) driving an in-house data management policy to rolling-out the big data capabilities; (b) fostering collaborative capabilities with external firms for resource development, and (c) outsourcing big data services to address the capabilities deficits impacting digital transformation.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 208-231
Issue: 3
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2132523
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Author-Name: Muaz O. Ahmed
Author-X-Name-First: Muaz O.
Author-X-Name-Last: Ahmed
Author-Name: Islam H. El-adaway
Author-X-Name-First: Islam H.
Author-X-Name-Last: El-adaway
Title: An integrated game-theoretic and reinforcement learning modeling for multi-stage construction and infrastructure bidding
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 Construction and infrastructure bidding is a highly competitive and complicated process that entails various uncertainties faced by contractors. The situation is more complex in multi-stage bidding (MSG) where general contractors must deal with the complexity of accounting for the bids of their subcontractors and face a greater threat of falling prey to the winner’s curse (i.e. situation where the winning contractor underestimates the actual cost of the project). Existing research efforts have tackled the issue of the winner’s curse in MSG from the general contractor’s perspective. However, there is a lack of research in developing bidding models that simultaneously aid both general contractors and subcontractors in determining their bid value to mitigate the winner’s curse in MSG. This paper fills this knowledge gap. The authors utilized an interdependent game theory (GT) and reinforcement learning (RL) approach, that includes: formulation of MSG framework; incorporation of two RL algorithms, namely the multiplicative weights and the modified Roth-Erev, to be utilized by subcontractors in preparation of their bids; utilization of MSG game-theoretic bid function for the preparation of the general contractors’ bids for the whole project; development of the MSG-GTRL model; and testing the MSG-GTRL model through simulating various bidding scenarios using a combination of actual and synthetic dataset of infrastructure projects. Results show that integrating GT and RL in MSG bidding enables general contractors and their subcontractors to simultaneously improve their financial state by minimizing the occurrence of negative earnings, and thus, avoiding the winner’s curse in their respective portions of projects.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 183-207
Issue: 3
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2124528
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Author-Name: Yousong Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Yousong
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Author-Name: Yao Yao
Author-X-Name-First: Yao
Author-X-Name-Last: Yao
Author-Name: Yangbing Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Yangbing
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Author-Name: Boya Su
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Author-X-Name-Last: Su
Author-Name: Tongyuan Wu
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Author-X-Name-Last: Wu
Title: Impact of industrial agglomeration on total factor productivity in the construction industry: evidence from China
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 Industrial agglomeration (IA), a common industrial phenomenon, has been verified to have a significant impact on total factor productivity (TFP) in many industries. However, the impact of IA on TFP is seldom investigated in the construction industry, despite the existence of the industrial agglomeration phenomenon in the construction industry. As such, this study aims to probe into the impact of IA on TFP in the construction industry, so as to provide new insights into the industry development and improvement of TFP in the construction industry. Based on the competing results of the agglomeration effect and congestion effect caused by IA, this study proposed three hypotheses on the impact mechanism of IA on TFP in the construction industry. Then, the non-linear regression model and linear regression model were developed to test the hypotheses based on the provincial panel data from 2002 to 2017 in China. The empirical results reveal that IA has a positive linear impact on TFP in the construction industry, and the impact of IA on TFP in the Chinese construction industry during the observed period is in the embryonic stage. Besides, both the firm scale and economic development level have positive impacts on TFP, whereas the specialization structure has a negative impact. Hence, the government can encourage industrial agglomeration in the construction industry to enhance TFP, in order to leverage the knowledge spillovers, labor pool, and other benefits from IA.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 322-337
Issue: 4
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2156570
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Author-Name: Islam H. El-adaway
Author-X-Name-First: Islam H.
Author-X-Name-Last: El-adaway
Author-Name: Gasser G. Ali
Author-X-Name-First: Gasser G.
Author-X-Name-Last: Ali
Author-Name: Radwa Eissa
Author-X-Name-First: Radwa
Author-X-Name-Last: Eissa
Author-Name: Mohamad Abdul Nabi
Author-X-Name-First: Mohamad
Author-X-Name-Last: Abdul Nabi
Author-Name: Muaz O. Ahmed
Author-X-Name-First: Muaz O.
Author-X-Name-Last: Ahmed
Author-Name: Tamima Elbashbishy
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Author-X-Name-Last: Elbashbishy
Author-Name: Ramy Khalef
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Author-X-Name-Last: Khalef
Title: Construction Management and Economics 40th anniversary: investigating knowledge structure and evolution of research trends
Abstract: 
 Celebrating Construction Management and Economics's (CME) 40th anniversary, the goal of this paper is to investigate the knowledge structure and evolution of research trends in CME since its inception. The associated objectives include: (1) analyzing CME’s scholarly characteristics; (2) studying CME’s publication output over time; (3) examining interconnectivities between CME’s research trends; and (4) exploring the potential citation impact of recently published CME’s papers. In doing so, this paper implemented a multistep methodology that consists of descriptive assessment, social network analysis (SNA), and predictive machine learning (ML). Results of descriptive assessment showed that CME has witnessed over the years a noticeable growth in the number of publications, citation trends, and collaborative research as depicted increased co-authorship, and that highest percentage of publications were related to “Strategy, Decision Making, Risk, and Finance”, “Project planning and Design” and “Contemporary Issues”. Output of SNA highlights that research areas with the highest interconnectivity included “Strategy, Decision Making, Risk and Finance” and “Project Planning and Design”, and “Labor and Personnel Issues”. Furthermore, predictive ML revealed that CME papers have a high probability of becoming high impact publications. In addition to that, the predictive ML results re-emphasized the outcomes of the performed descriptive assessment by reflecting the importance of “Contemporary Issues”, “Organizational Issues”, “Strategy, Decision Making, Risk, and Finance”, and “Labor and Personnel Issues” as emerging research topics with increased potential impact in the future. Ultimately, this paper benefits all CME stakeholders by quantitatively studying current research patterns, their interconnectivities, and future potential.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 338-360
Issue: 4
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2164598
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Author-Name: Sabina Maslova
Author-X-Name-First: Sabina
Author-X-Name-Last: Maslova
Author-Name: Gemma Burgess
Author-X-Name-First: Gemma
Author-X-Name-Last: Burgess
Title: Delivering human-centred housing: understanding the role of post-occupancy evaluation and customer feedback in traditional and innovative social housebuilding in England
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 Housing shortages and construction delays characterize the current UK housing crisis, and housing need is not met. Modern methods of construction (MMC) are put forward as a solution to ensure quicker, safer, and greener delivery of new homes and are supported by the government, especially in the social housing sector. The paper explores the post-occupancy evaluation mechanisms used by housing associations delivering homes with traditional and MMC approaches. It argues that, alongside the digital and offsite transformation of housebuilding, the industry needs to reconsider the way customer feedback is collected and what purposes it serves. The paper argues that UK housebuilding in the social housing sector can benefit from re-purposing post-occupancy evaluation (POE) from only measuring customer satisfaction and detecting defects, which is currently the case, to using it to improve housing design and construction quality. This could be done by developing a systematic learning loop from residents of previous projects to the design, development, and construction teams across the housebuilding supply chain. It could particularly benefit housing associations pioneering MMC that, as long-term asset holders of developed houses, have a vested interest in improving the quality of homes and creating a better residential experience. The accumulated knowledge of such customer-centred approaches could also inform MMC technology development and help increase its uptake. However, as the paper further discusses, there are many challenges on the way to effective POE in social housing provision, including the nature of the MMC-based housebuilding supply chain and the industry’s structural factors.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 277-292
Issue: 4
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2111694
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Author-Name: Carlos Andres Zapata Quimbayo
Author-X-Name-First: Carlos Andres
Author-X-Name-Last: Zapata Quimbayo
Author-Name: Carlos Armando Mejía Vega
Author-X-Name-First: Carlos Armando
Author-X-Name-Last: Mejía Vega
Title: Credit risk in infrastructure PPP projects under the real options approach
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 The purpose of the paper is to provide a method to estimate the credit risk in infrastructure public–private partnership (PPP) projects by using a structural model, the Real Options approach, and the Monte Carlo simulation technique. To do that, previous models are extended under a structural framework for credit risk where the embedded options in the credit agreement such as the option to renegotiate and the option to exit are introduced as well as the uncertainty of the cash flows. In that sense, all the components of expected loss (EL) such as the probability of default, the exposure, and the recovery rate for lenders are modelled and estimated in a PPP toll road project by considering the embedded options as well as the default events. Consequently, it is found that the embedded options improve the recovery rate for lenders and their EL. Additionally, practical insights about the effects of the embedded options in the credit agreement and the probability of default are provided.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 293-306
Issue: 4
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2151023
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Author-Name: Taija Puolitaival
Author-X-Name-First: Taija
Author-X-Name-Last: Puolitaival
Author-Name: Kalle Kähkönen
Author-X-Name-First: Kalle
Author-X-Name-Last: Kähkönen
Author-Name: Linda Kestle
Author-X-Name-First: Linda
Author-X-Name-Last: Kestle
Title: The framing of construction management responsibilities in job advertisements in the UK and the USA
Abstract: 
 Responsibilities in construction management can be looked at from many perspectives: individually and organizationally, within the organization and outside the organization. They spread from the daily tasks of a site manager to contractual responsibilities of a whole organization forming a wide and complex topic. The aim of this research was to enhance the understanding of construction management responsibilities by looking at how job advertisements frame the responsibilities of construction management professionals. A documentary research approach with genre and content analyses was used to analyze a selection of job advertisements from large main contractors in the UK and the USA qualitatively. The genre analysis revealed that job advertisements present the construction management responsibilities through a breakdown of three levels: the role name, the overview of the work functions and the description of the responsibilities. The qualitative content analysis resulted in a redeveloped definition of construction management and typology of responsibilities. Recommendations are given for job advertisement writers to ensure that the role name, overview of the work functions and description of the responsibilities all align and contain an appropriate amount of accurate information to attract suitable candidates to apply.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 307-321
Issue: 4
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2156569
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Author-Name: Kiran Mahasuar
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Title: COVID-19 and its impact on Indian construction industry: an event study approach
Abstract: 
 COVID-19 has disrupted the normal course of production and livelihood activities across the world. This paper examines the short-term impact of this pandemic on one such strategically important sector, the construction industry of India. This study employs an event study approach to empirically study the market performance and response trends of the construction industry of India to the COVID-19 pandemic. The study finds that COVID-19 has negatively impacted the sector as reflected in the investors’ response during the pandemic window. Through further empirical analysis, we also find that this sector has been affected more vis-à-vis other similar industries. In addition, the study also highlights some broad recommendations and proposes a process framework with prescriptive strategies for relevant stakeholders to smoothen the post-COVID recovery process.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 428-444
Issue: 5
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2164789
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Author-Name: Alexander Styhre
Author-X-Name-First: Alexander
Author-X-Name-Last: Styhre
Author-Name: Sara Brorström
Author-X-Name-First: Sara
Author-X-Name-Last: Brorström
Title: Syndicated leadership in urban development projects: the case of the River City Gothenburg project
Abstract: 
 Large-scale urban development projects are complex economic and politically shaped activities, and such projects have oftentimes proved to be more costly and demanding more time to complete than is frequently being stipulated from the outset. Based on these conditions, urban development projects demand effective cross-organizational collaborations to optimize the use of available expertise, the capacity to process data and information, and to optimize public interests (being monitored by democratically elected entities in democratic societies). Based on a study of a major urban development project in Gothenburg, Sweden, this article introduces the concept of syndicated leadership, derived from the concept of syndicated investment in the venture capital industry. Syndicated leadership is based on the centralization of decision-making authority and resource allocation to a team of leaders, each representing (in the case examined) a private corporation, a municipality corporation, or a municipality agency having specific responsibilities in the shared urban development project, but also being dependent on the capacity to coordinate and align project activities. As the case indicates, syndicated leadership demands new expertise and communicative capacities and political skills, but when implemented effectively, it holds the promise of avoiding costly and embarrassing urban development project failures as it makes better use of the expertise of the participant organizations and better accommodate public interests.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 387-401
Issue: 5
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2137881
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Author-Name: Fred Sherratt
Author-X-Name-First: Fred
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Author-Name: Andy Dainty
Author-X-Name-First: Andy
Author-X-Name-Last: Dainty
Title: The power of a pandemic: how Covid-19 should transform UK construction worker health, safety and wellbeing
Abstract: 
 The world will never be the same again, and neither will the UK construction industry. As one of the few sectors projected to bounce back rapidly from the pandemic, positive rhetoric abounds in the industry press, Government and quasi-governmental bodies about the opportunity that lies ahead to “Build Back Better”. Something else that could and more importantly should never be the same again is the health, safety and wellbeing (HSW) of the UK construction workforce. Pre-Covid-19, UK construction was neither a safe nor a healthy place to work, and transforming this situation is arguably the most important win our industry can secure from this situation. In this essay we argue that the pandemic and associated socio-economic crisis offers a unique, once-in-a-generation opportunity to bounce forward to a “new normal” of healthy, safe and hygienic construction operations, one where the worker’s psychological wellbeing shares the foreground with their physical welfare. This paradigm shift will require a radical redefinition of the matters of concern that shape construction practice, moving away from a focus on sites as the locus of production, to a focus on people. Moreover, we suggest that there is a concurrent obligation on the research community to support such a transition by using the pandemic as a new point of departure for shifting the safety discourse via more critical research approaches. These should question the axioms which currently define the ways in which projects are constituted and managed, and where production takes primacy over the workers that deliver it.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 379-386
Issue: 5
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2104890
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Author-Name: S M Jamil Uddin
Author-X-Name-First: S M Jamil
Author-X-Name-Last: Uddin
Author-Name: Alex Albert
Author-X-Name-First: Alex
Author-X-Name-Last: Albert
Author-Name: Mahzabin Tamanna
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Author-X-Name-Last: Tamanna
Author-Name: Abdullah Alsharef
Author-X-Name-First: Abdullah
Author-X-Name-Last: Alsharef
Title: YouTube as a source of information: early coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic in the context of the construction industry
Abstract: 
 The COVID-19 pandemic has been the largest global crisis in recent decades. Apart from the countless deaths and health emergencies, the pandemic has disrupted several industries—including construction. For example, a significant number of construction projects have been interrupted, delayed, and even abandoned. In such emergencies, information gathering and dissemination are vital for effective crisis management. The role of social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter, as information sources, in these contexts has received much attention. The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate if YouTube can serve as a useful source of information for the construction industry in emergency situations—such as during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. The assessment was undertaken by distilling the coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to the construction industry from the content shared via YouTube by leveraging Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) topic modelling. The investigation also compared the timeline with which relevant content was shared via YouTube and peer-reviewed research articles to make relative assessments. The findings suggest that YouTube offered significant and relevant coverage across six topics that include health and safety challenges, ongoing construction operation updates, workforce-related challenges, industry operations-related guidelines and advocacy, and others. Moreover, compared to the coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic in the research literature, YouTube offered more comprehensive and timely coverage of the pandemic as it relates to the construction industry. Accordingly, industry stakeholders may leverage YouTube as a valuable and largely untapped resource to aid in combating similar emergency situations.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 402-427
Issue: 5
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2162096
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Author-Name: Naomi Borg
Author-X-Name-First: Naomi
Author-X-Name-Last: Borg
Author-Name: Christina M. Scott-Young
Author-X-Name-First: Christina M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Scott-Young
Author-Name: Nader Naderpajouh
Author-X-Name-First: Nader
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Author-Name: Jessica Borg
Author-X-Name-First: Jessica
Author-X-Name-Last: Borg
Title: Surviving adversity: personal and career resilience in the AEC industry during the COVID-19 pandemic
Abstract: 
 This study aimed to explore the personal and career resilience of project management practitioners working in the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industries and their organizational support in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The global pandemic offered a unique opportunity to explore resilience both as a state (using quantitative scales) and as a process (using qualitative responses) in the context of a shared transboundary disturbance in normal routines. A mixed methods approach was used to triangulate quantitative and qualitative data from an online survey which included established scales and open-ended questions. Informed by a total of 121 valid survey responses, hierarchical regression analysis of the scales provided insights into the relationship between career and personal resilience and how personal resilience contributed to greater career resilience and the ability to positively adapt to the pandemic’s consequences. The quantitative analysis was complemented by a thematic analysis of the open-ended responses to identify the forms of organizational support that were important for resilience building during the pandemic. Organizational resources, such as training, mentoring, increased communication, and greater management support fostered employee adaptation to the pandemic shock. Evidence-based recommendations are made for AEC organizations to facilitate better workforce preparation for future adversities through providing effective resilience-promoting support mechanisms. The findings add to the body of knowledge by providing a better understanding of the importance of personal and career resilience and the role of organizational support in the process of resilience-building during adversities.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 361-378
Issue: 5
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2096250
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Author-Name: Qiuwen Ma
Author-X-Name-First: Qiuwen
Author-X-Name-Last: Ma
Author-Name: Sai On Cheung
Author-X-Name-First: Sai On
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung
Author-Name: Shan Li
Author-X-Name-First: Shan
Author-X-Name-Last: Li
Title: Optimum risk/reward sharing framework to incentivize integrated project delivery adoption
Abstract: 
 The major benefit of integrated project delivery (IPD) is the involvement of stakeholders at the early stage of the project so that they can all contribute to project development. They would also work cooperatively towards the project goals that they have jointly developed. Moreover, IPD has not taken the market as promised by the aforementioned benefits due to two principal concerns. First, the conventional risk/reward sharing that has been developed for the principal-agent type of relationship has been used. Second, the reward has not been tailored to reflect the stochastic nature of the risks involved. This study proposes a novel risk/reward sharing framework that would alleviate these two concerns. Employing stochastic cooperative game theory and prospect theory as conceptual lenses, a more realistic risk/reward sharing framework is developed for IPD projects. The use of Pareto optimality enables the proposed framework to arrange incentives optimally with due regard to the risk propensity of the contracting parties. Setting the notional sharing approach as a fair starting point, the framework further introduces transfer payments to ensure fairness and retain optimum sharing at the same time. Both features would facilitate the structuring of multi-win sharing incentive to be incorporated with integrated project delivery. The operation of the proposed framework is illustrated by applying it to a real case. Wider adoption of IPD can be expected when the two principal concerns of IPD arrangements are addressed.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 519-535
Issue: 6
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2169316
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Author-Name: Algan Tezel
Author-X-Name-First: Algan
Author-X-Name-Last: Tezel
Author-Name: Lauri Koskela
Author-X-Name-First: Lauri
Author-X-Name-Last: Koskela
Title: Off-site construction in highways projects: management, technical, and technology perspectives from the United Kingdom
Abstract: 
 With a rich off-site construction (OSC) experience accumulated over the last two centuries, the United Kingdom (UK) is looking up to OSC to deliver its critical infrastructure projects in the next decade. Highway projects are good fits for OSC with their project characteristics. However, the extant OSC literature for highways is mostly about OSC elements’ design performance. Also, the OSC literature is predominantly building sector focused. Addressing this gap, the paper presents the findings of a research project, sponsored by the UK’s National Highways, which aims at understanding what needs to be done to improve the current OSC condition for highways projects in the UK from a management, technical and technological perspective. After a detailed literature review, 20 in-depth interviews with subject experts were conducted. The initial findings were validated through five highways projects as cases and then ranked by two focus groups using the Delphi method. Alongside revealing the current OSC condition, 95 suggestions (43 management-related, 23 technical opportunities, and 29 technology-related) were elicited and ranked by their impact potential. Some of the high-potential suggestions are developing a collaborative OSC decision making framework, a product design mindset, improving OSC digital product libraries, creating mobile OSC factories, and a design options repository. The findings revealed that many OSC challenges identified in the general or building sector focused OSC discussions exist also in the highways sector. It is recommended that the identified high and medium impact potential suggestions are prioritized by practitioners and policy makers to improve the current OSC condition.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 475-499
Issue: 6
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2167218
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Author-Name: Nyakundi M. Michieka
Author-X-Name-First: Nyakundi M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Michieka
Author-Name: Noha H. A. Razek
Author-X-Name-First: Noha H. A.
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Author-Name: Richard S. Gearhart
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Title: Modelling the impact of oil price changes and investment decisions on construction wages in the U.S.
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 The U.S. construction industry has been known to employ workers without a college education and provide adequate compensation make ends meet. Today, job quality in the industry has deteriorated to a level where wages are too low, causing workers to rely on U.S. safety net programs. This may be exacerbated by oil price changes, especially in regions where the oil industry is a significant driver of the economy. In this paper, we investigate the effects of oil price dynamics on real wages in the construction industry. A non-linear ARDL and TAR model are used for the empirical exercise which focusses on six top oil producing counties in the U.S. Long-run findings indicate that a 10% increase in oil price increases construction wages by 1.4, 1.2 and 9.3% in Kern, Weld and McKenzie Counties, respectively. Short run estimates indicate that a positive shock to oil prices increases wages in McKenzie County, North Dakota. Results from the TAR model show that the impact of an expansionary monetary policy to increase investment – and accordingly, increase wages – is diluted when oil prices are below the low oil price threshold.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 500-518
Issue: 6
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2167219
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Author-Name: Kent J. Nielsen
Author-X-Name-First: Kent J.
Author-X-Name-Last: Nielsen
Author-Name: Marianne Törner
Author-X-Name-First: Marianne
Author-X-Name-Last: Törner
Author-Name: Anders Pousette
Author-X-Name-First: Anders
Author-X-Name-Last: Pousette
Author-Name: Martin Grill
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Title: National culture and occupational safety – a comparison of worker-level factors impacting safety for Danish and Swedish construction workers
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 Denmark and Sweden are societally and regulatory similar countries with large differences in occupational injury rates. Denmark has consistently had twice the rate of reported injuries compared to Sweden and a 45% higher rate of fatal injuries in the construction industry. The current study aims to further investigate the perceived underlying factors responsible for the difference in injury rate between Denmark and Sweden by examining the possible impact on safety climate and safety behaviour of cooperation, perceived organizational support, organizational citizenship behaviour (OCB), planning, safety motivation, and long-term orientation. The paper is based on a questionnaire study completed by 346 construction workers from 48 Swedish construction sites and 465 construction workers from 37 Danish construction sites. The results show that all six predictors were positively related with safety climate and/or safety behaviour in both countries. However, the level of the predictors was generally higher in Sweden, and there was a stronger positive relationship with the outcomes in Sweden than Denmark. Specifically, the valuation of cooperation and OCB, planning and long-term orientation were more dominant in Sweden. These differences illuminate some of the possible factors underlying the difference in injury rate between the Danish and Swedish construction industry.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 445-456
Issue: 6
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2164934
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Author-Name: Lynn Vosman
Author-X-Name-First: Lynn
Author-X-Name-Last: Vosman
Author-Name: Tom B. J. Coenen
Author-X-Name-First: Tom B. J.
Author-X-Name-Last: Coenen
Author-Name: Leentje Volker
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Author-X-Name-Last: Volker
Author-Name: Klaasjan Visscher
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Title: Collaboration and innovation beyond project boundaries: exploring the potential of an ecosystem perspective in the infrastructure sector
Abstract: 
 Current societal challenges demand enduring engagement and the implementation of innovations. Unfortunately, the project-based nature of the construction industry fails to offer suitable conditions for innovation and change in terms of building long-term relationships and aligning incentives beyond the project scope. In this paper, we explore the potential of an innovation ecosystem perspective to reach sector-wide goals related to societal challenges in the infrastructure sector. Accordingly, five Dutch infrastructure cases were studied in terms of four characteristics: (1) actor heterogeneity; (2) strategic alignment of actors; (3) alignment with respect to a value proposition; and (4) governance structure. We found that the innovation ecosystem perspective has the potential to contribute to innovation in the sector, especially when specific innovations or knowledge building are pursued. In particular, the long-term perspective to collaboration in relation to addressing societal challenges and the shift to more relational ways of governance were found promising avenues for incorporation in the industry. The innovation ecosystem perspective in infrastructure, however, also poses substantial organizational, cultural, and processual challenges, such as adopting novel practices with respect to collaboration and establishing continuing informal relationships beyond the public procurement context.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 457-474
Issue: 6
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2165695
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Author-Name: Vishal Singh
Author-X-Name-First: Vishal
Author-X-Name-Last: Singh
Author-Name: Marzia Bolpagni
Author-X-Name-First: Marzia
Author-X-Name-Last: Bolpagni
Title: Effects of trigger events on innovation behaviour: insights from the data collected from construction professionals during COVID-19
Abstract: 
 During the COVID-19 pandemic, several instances of innovation were reported in construction and other sectors, consistent with previously noted spikes in innovation activities during crises and environmental perturbations. Yet the behavioural mechanisms and factors leading to changes in the innovation behaviour of actors under environmental perturbation are not adequately understood. This paper studies such behavioural mechanisms and factors, building on the Excitable Innovation Behaviour Model (EIBM), which explains the voluntary or coercive change in the innovation behaviour of actors in terms of their stable state needs and excited stated needs. The findings build on data collected through an online survey (N = 266) and interviews (N = 14) during the COVID situation. The results show that environmental perturbations can trigger both an increase and decrease in innovation activities. Actors’ network dependencies, motivation, and years of experience influence their innovation behaviour. Environmental perturbation triggers accelerated alignment and shared prioritization of the needs of the different stakeholders, resulting in commitment and timely actions towards innovation from each stakeholder. Actors’ ability and financial stability at the time of the excitation trigger mediate their innovation behaviour, revealing similarities and differences between EIBM and Fogg’s Behavioural Model of persuasion. The grounding of EIBM in behavioural theories makes it potentially generalizable and compatible with other behavioural models and theories on innovation. The underlying state-change mechanisms in EIBM also make it amenable to developing a parametric and computational model of innovation adoption and diffusion. The research insights will inform innovation management strategies, including technology adoption roadmaps in the construction sector.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 587-607
Issue: 7
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2186454
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Author-Name: Shanjing (Alexander) Zhou
Author-X-Name-First: Shanjing (Alexander)
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhou
Author-Name: Luigi Mosca
Author-X-Name-First: Luigi
Author-X-Name-Last: Mosca
Author-Name: Jennifer Whyte
Author-X-Name-First: Jennifer
Author-X-Name-Last: Whyte
Title: How the reliability of external competences shapes the modularization strategies of industrialized construction firms
Abstract: 
 Firms modularize as they move into industrialized construction. Prior research highlights the importance of their modularization strategies, arguing that firms can either build the competence for modularization internally or can source them externally. To understand what shapes a firm’s choice to use external competences in its modularization strategy, we studied three leading construction firms. In this multiple case study, Alpha, Beta and Gamma are leaders in Asian markets, using reinforced concrete solutions in high-rise industrialized construction. Where external competences are available, our analyses show the work firms do to make them reliable and that their choice to use external competences is shaped by their reliability. Alpha modularized in a context with little available external competences, so it built new competences in-house; Beta chose to use the externally available manufacturing and assembly competences, using standards, remote monitoring and control of product architectures to make them reliable for their use in modularization; Gamma had available competences in the external context and initially sought to use them, but reliability concerns led to it modularizing by acquiring the firms to bring these competences in-house. Our contribution is to show how ensuring the reliability of external competences shapes modularization strategies. Further, we have identified actions that firms can adopt to make external competences reliable through: (1) use of international standards, (2) quality control procedures, (3) control of product architectures, and 4) acquisition of external competences. We provide implications for practitioners and policy makers seeking to transition to industrialized construction; and discuss new areas for research.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 608-619
Issue: 7
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2187071
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Author-Name: Qinjun Liu
Author-X-Name-First: Qinjun
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu
Author-Name: Yingbin Feng
Author-X-Name-First: Yingbin
Author-X-Name-Last: Feng
Author-Name: Kerry London
Author-X-Name-First: Kerry
Author-X-Name-Last: London
Author-Name: Peng Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Peng
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Title: Coping strategies for work and cultural stressors in multicultural construction workplaces: a study in Australia
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 Existing coping theories typically position coping as a reactive approach to managing mental health. Intercultural coping was proposed to positively deal with stressors and alleviate the negative impacts of stressors on mental health outcomes in multicultural workplaces. This study aims to investigate the role of intercultural coping strategies in influencing the relationships between stressors and mental health outcomes in multicultural construction workplaces. Data were collected from 252 construction workers in Australia using online questionnaire survey. Data were analysed using the structural equation modelling (SEM) technique. The results revealed the moderating effect of positive coping strategies on the stressor-psychological outcome relationship. A worker who is open to cultural dissimilarity tends to suffer less the adverse effect of cultural stressors on mental health. A worker with cognitive complexity is less susceptible to the adverse impact of work stressors on mental health. Whereas, a worker who is performance-oriented is more vulnerable to the impact of work stressors on mental health. This study may contribute to the existing body of work by uncovering the moderating role of positive coping strategies and providing targeted and effective coping strategies in multicultural construction workplaces.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 537-553
Issue: 7
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2171450
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Author-Name: Fred Sherratt
Author-X-Name-First: Fred
Author-X-Name-Last: Sherratt
Author-Name: Ani Raiden
Author-X-Name-First: Ani
Author-X-Name-Last: Raiden
Title: Taking a new view for researching occupational safety in construction: site safety practice
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 The “New View” of occupational safety is gaining increased attention within both the construction industry and its associated academe. With the potential to overcome the current plateau in accident rates and support the further enhancement of occupational safety on sites, the “New View” offers an alternative approach to more traditional command driven safety management and instead takes a sociotechnical perspective, valorising the workers and acknowledging their contributions to the system in the form of adaptability and resilience. Yet empirical research of “New View” thinking and practice within construction is lacking. Meaningful research in this space demands non-positivistic approaches able to reveal nuanced and local insights able to inform and illuminate “New View” practices and the contexts in which they could potentially be implemented on sites. Here, we make a methodological contribution with the aim to advance empirical research in this space. Social practice theory is employed and evaluated as an approach able to make such a useful contribution. Through the exploration and explication of the block of “site safety practice,” we demonstrate the utility of this theoretical approach for “New View” researchers, whilst also making a fundamental contribution to knowledge in the form of insights of the local and situated contexts, in which “New View” thinking could be practically applied.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 554-575
Issue: 7
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2172195
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Author-Name: Pablo Ballesteros-Pérez
Author-X-Name-First: Pablo
Author-X-Name-Last: Ballesteros-Pérez
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore
Author-X-Name-First: Martin
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore
Author-Name: Alberto Cerezo-Narváez
Author-X-Name-First: Alberto
Author-X-Name-Last: Cerezo-Narváez
Author-Name: Manuel Otero-Mateo
Author-X-Name-First: Manuel
Author-X-Name-Last: Otero-Mateo
Author-Name: Andrés Pastor-Fernández
Author-X-Name-First: Andrés
Author-X-Name-Last: Pastor-Fernández
Title: Gates’ bidding model (revisited)
Abstract: 
 Gates’ (1967) bidding model was one of the earliest proposed for construction bidding. Its most celebrated formula allows for calculating the probability of any bidder submitting the lowest bid when competing against several known competitors. This model has been shown to outperform many recent bidding models. However, it also suffers from important limitations that keep it from being applied in wider contexts. In this paper, we overcome two of such limitations. First, we extend Gates’ model to calculate the probability of a bidder ending in any position other than the first (lowest). Second, we propose an approach for extrapolating the probabilities of all bidders underbidding each other, even in those situations of limited access to historical bidding information. Overcoming these limitations significantly enhances Gates’ model in two ways. First, it allows anticipating the probabilities of winning an auction in best value auctions where bidders who submitted a competitive but not necessarily the lowest bid can still win. Second, our extension allows applying Gates’ formula in situations of incomplete information. This is especially interesting when some bidders have not met in previous auctions and there is no information from them individually underbidding each other.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 576-586
Issue: 7
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2181980
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Author-Name: Pekka Rajala
Author-X-Name-First: Pekka
Author-X-Name-Last: Rajala
Author-Name: Antti Ylä-Kujala
Author-X-Name-First: Antti
Author-X-Name-Last: Ylä-Kujala
Author-Name: Tiina Sinkkonen
Author-X-Name-First: Tiina
Author-X-Name-Last: Sinkkonen
Author-Name: Timo Kärri
Author-X-Name-First: Timo
Author-X-Name-Last: Kärri
Title: Building renovation business: the effects of specialization on profitability
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 The importance of renovations is widely recognized, for example, due to renovation backlogs in the developed countries. The urbanization megatrend, among many other factors, is still increasing the need for renovations in the long run. One approach to review the renovation issue is the profitability of the companies that will tackle the increasing demand in the sector. By applying mainly quantitative methods, using the 15-year timeframe (2005–2019) and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) and return on assets (ROA) as measures, this study reviewed the profitability of the building renovation (BR) companies from two perspectives: how does focusing on certain special services (specialized BR) fare compared to focusing on a wide range of services (wide BR) and what are the profitability differences among specialized BR companies? The results show that, when reviewing the research timeframe in total, there are no differences in profitability between wide BR and specialized BR companies. However, an annual review reveals that specialized BR companies are profitability-wise more vulnerable to economic cycles. Among the specialized BR companies, there are several differences in profitability; classically, specialization in a niche market with a deliberate customer base and low competition level is gainful. The research provides new information about an unresearched area encouraging companies to re-think their strategic choices considering service specialization and performance.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 687-702
Issue: 8
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2192040
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Author-Name: Thi Binh An Duong
Author-X-Name-First: Thi Binh An
Author-X-Name-Last: Duong
Author-Name: Tho Pham
Author-X-Name-First: Tho
Author-X-Name-Last: Pham
Author-Name: Quang Huy Truong
Author-X-Name-First: Quang Huy
Author-X-Name-Last: Truong
Author-Name: Kevin Nguyen
Author-X-Name-First: Kevin
Author-X-Name-Last: Nguyen
Author-Name: Cong Hiep Pham
Author-X-Name-First: Cong Hiep
Author-X-Name-Last: Pham
Author-Name: Thu-Hang Hoang
Author-X-Name-First: Thu-Hang
Author-X-Name-Last: Hoang
Author-Name: Thanh Hai Pham
Author-X-Name-First: Thanh Hai
Author-X-Name-Last: Pham
Title: Risk in sustainable construction supply chains: construct development and measurement validation
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 Although previous studies have focused on different aspects of green/sustainability risk in construction supply chains (SCs) such as identification of risks or the linkage between characteristics of stakeholders and risk assessment, research on this topic is still quite limited. One important reason for this limitation is the absence of valid and reliable measurement of risk, resulting in the impossibility to discriminate between risk constructs. Therefore, the current study is performed to develop and then validate a measurement scale of risk in sustainable construction SCs. The data are collected from a large-scale survey supported by the Japanese government to promote sustainable socioeconomic development for the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region, with the participation of 283 firms in Vietnam. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) are used to test the reliability, convergent validity, and discriminant validity of the risk constructs. The results indicate that all tests strongly support the measurement scale, and seven reliable risk constructs are identified including supply, demand, internal processes, information, financial, time, and environmental risks. This study also presents opportunities for further developing research on risk management (especially the three phases: risk assessment, risk mitigation, and risk monitoring) in sustainable construction SCs.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 634-650
Issue: 8
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2189739
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Author-Name: Sina Moradi
Author-X-Name-First: Sina
Author-X-Name-Last: Moradi
Author-Name: Piia Sormunen
Author-X-Name-First: Piia
Author-X-Name-Last: Sormunen
Title: Revisiting the concept of waste and its causes in construction from analytical and conceptual perspectives
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 The phenomenon of waste in the construction industry has received considerable attention from the project professionals since the emergence of lean construction. In the research community, however, identifying causes of waste together with waste detection and elimination in the context of construction have been addressed in a limited manner. Moreover, there are very few studies, if any, which have tried to revisit the concept of waste ontologically and to look into the causes of waste through the lens of their relation to other elements in construction projects such as delivery elements and lifecycle phases. Therefore, this study aims to fill this knowledge gap through developing a novel conceptualization of waste and exploring causes of waste in construction projects to reveal their connection to various project attributes. To do so, a systematic literature study was conducted through which relevant studies were located and analysed to achieve the purposes of this study. The findings propose a novel conceptualization of waste and value based on their overlooked components. Moreover, the results present a model which reveals the connection between the identified causes of waste and project attributes (life cycle phases, relevant party, project delivery element, and waste categories in general). The obtained results can be insightful for project practitioners and the research community to reach in-depth understanding of the waste concept.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 621-633
Issue: 8
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2189278
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Author-Name: Lilly Rosander
Author-X-Name-First: Lilly
Author-X-Name-Last: Rosander
Author-Name: Anna Kadefors
Author-X-Name-First: Anna
Author-X-Name-Last: Kadefors
Title: Implementing relational contracting in a public client organization: the influence of policy clashes, resources and project autonomy
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 Relational contracting models are increasingly being used for large and complex public infrastructure construction projects, but both practices and outcomes still widely vary. When analyzing the causes of failures and successes, most studies have focused on practices at the project level. In this paper, we add to the current understanding of relational contracting in public construction by examining the influence of factors at the organizational and institutional levels. We develop a framework based on theories of policy implementation and analyze two projects piloting a new Early Contractor Involvement model in a large public infrastructure client organization. In this case, a previous marketization policy, prescribing low client involvement in project processes, interfered with the relational contracting policy. This policy clash was not openly acknowledged from the start, despite causing significant confusion and frustration at the project level, but became recognizable largely through its consequences for resource allocation and managerial attention. We conclude that policy ambiguities, combined with a project-based implementation context, produce local interpretations and variations in relational contracting models. When project autonomy is high, industry-level agreements, standards and resources are important to align practices also between projects within the same client organization.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 651-669
Issue: 8
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2190992
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Author-Name: Yu-Lin Huang
Author-X-Name-First: Yu-Lin
Author-X-Name-Last: Huang
Author-Name: Tsen-Chin Lin
Author-X-Name-First: Tsen-Chin
Author-X-Name-Last: Lin
Title: Compound deferrable options for the valuation of multi-stage infrastructure investment projects
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 Multi-stage planning is common for expanding infrastructure complexes or networks. Previous real-option studies developed a sequential compound call option (SCCO) for evaluating multi-stage infrastructure investment projects, including evaluating abandonment options during individual pre-scheduled investment stages. In practice, however, investment schedules involve risk and uncertainties forcing investors to change plans, raising an important issue regarding investors having more options at each commencement date. This study introduces a new model, the sequential compound deferrable call option (SCDCO), incorporating deferment options for each fold in an n-fold setting and generalizing the exercise of each deferment option into mn periods. A closed-form solution to the valuation of SCDCO is derived accordingly. A real-world case demonstrates that introducing deferment options increases project value, but the marginal benefit of increasing deferment time diminishes. The presence of dedicated assets for the usage of future expansions can also increase project value, but this increase is restricted by deferment options. Furthermore, the investment cost growth with an increase of deferment time rapidly decreases project value and vice versa. Inflation or deflation is therefore important to consider in deferment decisions. Finally, although deferment options only produce limited project value, they have the flexibility to manage risks, changes, and budgetary constraints.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 670-686
Issue: 8
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 8
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2190993
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Author-Name: Jeppe Zielinski Nguyen Ajslev
Author-X-Name-First: Jeppe Zielinski Nguyen
Author-X-Name-Last: Ajslev
Author-Name: Jeppe Lykke Møller
Author-X-Name-First: Jeppe Lykke
Author-X-Name-Last: Møller
Title: The art of role-switching–positioning practices and the relational roles of OSH coordinators in the Danish construction industry
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 The occupational safety and health (OSH) coordinator is an important figure for improving OSH in the construction industry. Working as an OSH coordinator is complicated, and coordinators must attend to many different roles to improve OSH. Recent research has even questioned the effectiveness of OSH professional practice. This points to a need to understand how OSH coordinators position themselves in relation to different roles when performing effective OSH coordination. This study aims to expand upon this question by analyzing how OSH coordinators position themselves in situations leading to the implementation of OSH measures. In the study, practices of OSH coordinators in the Danish construction industry are analyzed by “zooming in” on micro-sociological positioning practices observed during 107 days of ethnographic fieldwork, e.g. speech acts, and by “zooming out” on the links between these positioning practices and the implementation of OSH measures. The study contributes to OSH research and practice in several ways; firstly, the study conceptualizes a typology of practices connected to the relational roles of OSH professionals. Secondly, it expands upon how negotiating for the implementation of OSH measures is a relationally complex matter in which OSH coordinators switch between positioning themselves as alliance builders, authorities, challengers, experts, influencers, and champions. Improving attention and education to accommodate this knowledge may contribute to the creation of more tangible borders around the OSH professional practice, and more impactful OSH practice in terms of implementing measures.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 703-723
Issue: 9
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2195195
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Author-Name: Lei Cui
Author-X-Name-First: Lei
Author-X-Name-Last: Cui
Title: Collusion governance strategies under the construction supervision system in China
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 The construction supervision system plays an essential role in promoting the development of Chinese construction industry. However, as the core of the supervision system, the supervisor may deviate from duty and collude with the contractor to seek more profits. This paper investigates optimal collusion governance strategies under the prevailing supervision system. This paper develops a game-theoretic framework including an owner, a supervisor and a contractor, wherein all players interact and pursue to maximize their self-profits. The collusion equilibrium and the collusion-proof equilibrium are explored. Since the game contains multiple rounds of strategic interactions, backward induction is applied to ensure subgame perfection. The results show that collusion makes the supervision system not always in the owner’s interests. For projects recommended to implement the supervision system, the boundary condition for the owner applying the supervision system is derived. For projects required mandatory supervision, the owner prefers to let the contractor and supervisor collude under certain conditions and guard against collusive behaviours otherwise. This study contributes to the theory by exploring the effects of covert collusion and optimal governance strategies. In addition, this study can assist the owner in better understanding and managing agent collusion to safeguard the project quality.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 724-738
Issue: 9
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2196431
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Author-Name: Bowen Liu
Author-X-Name-First: Bowen
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu
Author-Name: Peng Huang
Author-X-Name-First: Peng
Author-X-Name-Last: Huang
Author-Name: Wenxue Lu
Author-X-Name-First: Wenxue
Author-X-Name-Last: Lu
Title: How to foster contractors’ in-role and extra-role behavior: the role of interpersonal ties and dependence asymmetry
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 Boundary spanners of construction projects are representatives of the interaction between the client and the contractor, and their good interpersonal ties are a catalyst for the development of cooperation between the two organizations and play an important role in project success. However, in the existing research, the relationship between interpersonal ties and cooperative behavior is still controversial, and little attention is paid to the individual level of construction projects. Therefore, this study explores the influence mechanism of each dimension of boundary spanners’ interpersonal ties (obligatory ties, instrumental ties, and affective ties) on contractors’ cooperative behavior (in-role and extra-role behavior) and the moderating effect of dependence asymmetry. The data from 248 questionnaires completed by practitioners in the Chinese construction industry show that obligatory ties positively affect contractors’ in-role and extra-role behavior, and the correlation between obligatory ties and in-role and extra-role behavior is positively moderated by dependence asymmetry. Moreover, instrumental ties are positively related to contractors’ in-role and extra-role behavior. However, affective ties only positively affect contractors’ extra-role behavior, and this effect is negatively moderated by dependence asymmetry. These findings have implications for clients and contractors and can help them maintain their relationships, thus improving project performance.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 739-757
Issue: 9
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2197651
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Author-Name: Rebecca Dickson
Author-X-Name-First: Rebecca
Author-X-Name-Last: Dickson
Title: What’s it going to take? Lessons learned from COVID-19 and worker mental health in the Australian construction industry
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 In Australia, rates of suicide and poor mental health among construction workers were high before the COVID-19 pandemic. “Lock downs”, “restrictions”, “social distancing” and legislative changes responding to the pandemic have likely exacerbated the working conditions that foster poor mental health. This study analyses the way in which workplace health and safety (WHS) is regulated in Australia against the backdrop of existing research relating to the development of Australia’s WHS laws, and the state of mental health of those working in Australia’s construction industry. This study was conducted using a doctrinal research methodology and utilising legal theory. This study assesses the capacity of the Australian WHS regulatory system to protect construction workers’ mental health by examining and interpreting key provisions in Australia’s WHS laws. It then uses a regulatory theory, responsive regulation, to explain the inconsistency between the capacity of those laws to safeguard mental health and the very poor state of mental health of Australia’s construction workers. The conclusion reached is that there is scope to improve current WHS laws to better protect construction workers’ mental health. A recommendation is made, that current WHS laws are changed to prescribe minimum standards of worker mental health, and mandate control measures to minimise and/or eliminate psychosocial risks. It is submitted that these changes in the law will contribute to a changed culture in Australia’s construction sector, which is supportive of mentally healthy workplaces and workers.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 758-780
Issue: 9
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2205158
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Author-Name: Frank Ato Ghansah
Author-X-Name-First: Frank Ato
Author-X-Name-Last: Ghansah
Author-Name: Weisheng Lu
Author-X-Name-First: Weisheng
Author-X-Name-Last: Lu
Title: Responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in the construction industry: a literature review of academic research
Abstract: 
 Over the past 3 years, the global construction sector has been severely affected by the noxious coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Visionary construction stakeholders, including governments, practitioners, and academia, all have been actively devising strategies to deal with the crisis caused by the pandemic. Despite the rich contributions by academia, an in-depth review of their research works to understand how the pandemic has been handled to position the construction industry for post-pandemic actions and future pandemics is hitherto lacking. Hence, an up-to-date literature review is conducted in this study to better understand this terra incognita. It does so by adopting a six-step thematic analysis of 159 empirical peer-reviewed research articles in relation to COVID-19 on construction. The review discovered a growing research interest from different countries from 2020 to 2022. The existing studies can be put under four major topics, namely the COVID-19 impacts, challenges and opportunities, responding strategies, and post-COVID-19 interventions. A framework consisting of four categories of responding strategies, namely vaccination, personal responsibility of workers, government-instructional practices, and organisation-based approaches, is proposed through the lens of the socio-technical system theory to handle the pandemic crisis in construction. Limitations of the existing studies were further identified. Four pertinent research directions were finally proposed: building upon and testing the proposed COVID-19 response framework, adoption of more advanced innovative strategies to increase productivity amid pandemics and survive the risk of future pandemics, beyond the technological response to COVID-19 in construction, and post-pandemic view of the construction industry. This study contributes to the knowledge body by providing a candid evaluation of the knowledge contributed by academia to deal with the risks of future pandemics in the global construction industry.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 781-803
Issue: 9
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 9
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2205159
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Author-Name: Cheng Wu
Author-X-Name-First: Cheng
Author-X-Name-Last: Wu
Author-Name: Naomi Brookes
Author-X-Name-First: Naomi
Author-X-Name-Last: Brookes
Author-Name: Christine Unterhitzenberger
Author-X-Name-First: Christine
Author-X-Name-Last: Unterhitzenberger
Author-Name: Nancy Olson
Author-X-Name-First: Nancy
Author-X-Name-Last: Olson
Title: The role of lean information flows in disaster construction projects: exploring the UK’s Covid surge hospital projects
Abstract: 
 A substantive body of work in project studies argues that an “information flow” lens is very useful in exploring the project management of construction. This paper posits that this is even more applicable to disaster construction projects and, furthermore, lean information flow may play a role in swiftly delivering the disaster construction project. The paper uses the qualitative empirics of the delivery of the UK’s Covid surge hospital projects to demonstrate that lean information flows were employed in these projects and assisted in enabling delivery at speed. The paper also describes the autopoietic governance conditions that are necessary for lean information flows to flourish in disaster construction projects and the role that trust may play in these conditions. It warns against some of the drawbacks in enabling lean communication through autopoietic governance.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 840-858
Issue: 10
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2210693
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Author-Name: Buddhini Ginigaddara
Author-X-Name-First: Buddhini
Author-X-Name-Last: Ginigaddara
Author-Name: Srinath Perera
Author-X-Name-First: Srinath
Author-X-Name-Last: Perera
Author-Name: Yingbin Feng
Author-X-Name-First: Yingbin
Author-X-Name-Last: Feng
Author-Name: Payam Rahnamayiezekavat
Author-X-Name-First: Payam
Author-X-Name-Last: Rahnamayiezekavat
Author-Name: Russell Thomson
Author-X-Name-First: Russell
Author-X-Name-Last: Thomson
Title: Development of offsite construction skill profile prediction models using mixed-effect regression analysis
Abstract: 
 Offsite construction (OSC) transfers onsite construction activities to factory-based processes utilising technological advancements, resulting in new and emerging skills while causing some existing skills to be changed and others to be redundant. However, there are no established methods to systematically quantify these OSC skill requirements. This paper presents OSC skill prediction models while highlighting the process of model development for future research. The aim of these models is to predict skills using a comparable measure, manhours/m2. A skill classification with six skill categories was used to analyse OSC skills. Numerical model development methods were reviewed, and mixed-effect regression modelling was selected for model development. The skills data needed for regression modelling was collected using eight case studies. Predominantly panelised and modular OSC projects were used to collect skills data. The skill prediction models were validated using further case study data and an expert forum. Comparatively, modules OSC type requires higher skill quantities than panels, for all the six skill categories analysed. Onsite and offsite skill requirements vary for different OSC types. Additionally, complex, non-linear relationships were recognised between OSC types and the utilisation of their skills. This research presents unique OSC skill prediction models that can provide early-stage advice to policymakers, project planners and manufacturers on OSC skill requirements. It also provides a novel methodology to develop predictive models for specific industry scenarios that have non-linear and complex relationships.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 820-839
Issue: 10
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2209667
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Author-Name: Qian Xu
Author-X-Name-First: Qian
Author-X-Name-Last: Xu
Author-Name: Bon-Gang Hwang
Author-X-Name-First: Bon-Gang
Author-X-Name-Last: Hwang
Author-Name: Rui Qi Choo
Author-X-Name-First: Rui Qi
Author-X-Name-Last: Choo
Author-Name: Xian Zheng
Author-X-Name-First: Xian
Author-X-Name-Last: Zheng
Author-Name: Lei Kong
Author-X-Name-First: Lei
Author-X-Name-Last: Kong
Author-Name: Qian-Cheng Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Qian-Cheng
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Author-Name: Xuan Liu
Author-X-Name-First: Xuan
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu
Title: Comparison of construction project risks before and during COVID-19 in Singapore: criticality and management strategies
Abstract: 
 The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic has caused worldwide disruption in construction industry. Although an increasing number of construction projects have been resumed, construction industry still faces significant risks due to the pandemic. The comparison of risk factors faced by construction industry before and during the pandemic helps us understand the dynamic risk transformation brought by the pandemic; however, few efforts have been made to understand the risk changes in construction sector. This study assessed the likelihood, impact, and criticality of risks brought by the pandemic in construction industry through a comparative analysis using Singapore as an example and proposed an innovative risk management solution to manage these risks accordingly. Survey questionnaires and semi-structured interviews were adopted. The finding indicated effective relief measures from the government to relieve the contractors’ liability in Singapore. Due to the pandemic, prioritized likelihood of risk occurrence changed from financial risk to labour shortage. Moreover, the finding highlighted that safety and health risks required significant attention, as they were ranked top in both periods. This study aids the understanding of how prioritized risks shifted during the pandemic and enlightens a promising and scalable risk management solution for industry stakeholders to establish better recovery from similar pandemics.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 875-891
Issue: 10
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2211179
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Author-Name: Erwin Biersteker
Author-X-Name-First: Erwin
Author-X-Name-Last: Biersteker
Author-Name: Alfons Van Marrewijk
Author-X-Name-First: Alfons Van
Author-X-Name-Last: Marrewijk
Title: Integrating knowledge in infrastructure projects: the interplay between formal and informal knowledge governance mechanisms
Abstract: 
 This study focuses upon knowledge governance mechanisms of integrating specialised knowledge on underground utilities in large infrastructure projects. The integration of knowledge is essential for the realisation of such projects. The study explores the formal and informal knowledge governance mechanisms in three large infrastructure projects and compares these mechanisms to reveal their effects on knowledge integration. The findings show that combining reward systems, project culture and trust are targeting the motivation of underground experts to share their knowledge and allocation of authority and project network are mechanisms aimed at the coordination between managers and underground experts to integrate knowledge. We contribute to studies on knowledge governance by enabling further empirical insight in the relationships between formal and informal mechanisms.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 859-874
Issue: 10
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2210695
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Author-Name: Michelle Turner
Author-X-Name-First: Michelle
Author-X-Name-Last: Turner
Author-Name: Sarah Holdsworth
Author-X-Name-First: Sarah
Author-X-Name-Last: Holdsworth
Title: Developing resilience: examining the protective factors of early career construction professionals
Abstract: 
 Work in construction is highly demanding and stressful. Graduates must navigate these imminent challenges as well as the challenges associated with transition as they enter their new learning environment and seek to establish their professional identity. This research examined how resilience can support the transition of early career construction professionals from university into the workforce. Interviews were conducted with twenty-five participants and data was thematically analyzed. Challenges experienced by participants related to structural and cultural conditions of working in construction as well as the transitional career stage. Internal protective factors of emotional objectivity, reflection, goal setting, and physical and mental health emerged as important in positively responding to workplace adversity. Task-related and emotion-related organizational support were considered as important external protective factors that can facilitate the development of internal protective factors. Yet, formal organizational support was often not provided. Findings can inform the design of work and workplace programs which support this new cohort of workers to adapt to an unfamiliar and demanding work environment, as well as provide guidance to university construction management programs on ways to support the development of internal protective factors of emerging professionals. Furthermore, it is expected that students transitioning from university to work, irrespective of discipline, will progress through the three stages of the liminal experience and its possible that access to protective factors supporting resilience may assist students to positively move through this process.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 805-819
Issue: 10
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2208238
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Author-Name: Pernilla Gluch
Author-X-Name-First: Pernilla
Author-X-Name-Last: Gluch
Author-Name: Stina Hellsvik
Author-X-Name-First: Stina
Author-X-Name-Last: Hellsvik
Title: The influence of multiple logics on the work of sustainability professionals
Abstract: 
 Organizational aspects, rather than technological ones, often represent the greatest barrier in the transition toward sustainable construction. However, despite sustainability professionals’ recognized role in sustainable development, few studies have focused on such professionals’ work. To understand the intrinsic influence of multiple institutional logics on the work and agency of sustainability professionals, we conducted 31 semi-structured interviews with sustainability professionals in Sweden’s construction industry. Building on the theoretical framework of institutional logics, the findings show how sustainability professionals’ everyday work, depending on the work conditions, is a blend of thankless, rewarding collaborative, and visionary work. In the organizational context of sustainable construction, characterized by dynamism and ambiguity, different institutional logics are combined in different ways to respond to shifting demands and problems. To maintain agency, sustainability professionals need to shift and balance their work depending on which logics are temporarily central. Showcasing how professionals cope with institutional contexts defined by multiple logics, the paper highlights the complexity involved in managing the vastness and ambiguity of sustainability and how it requires individuals to be both flexible and sensitive to the existence of multiple logics in their immediate context.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 893-909
Issue: 11-12
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2214252
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Author-Name: Xiuqin Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Xiuqin
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Author-Name: Shufan Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Shufan
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Author-Name: Ying Gao
Author-X-Name-First: Ying
Author-X-Name-Last: Gao
Title: Optimal equity structure of PPP projects when private-sector shareholders’ “investor-contractor” dual roles is considered
Abstract: 
 More often than not, in typical public-private partnership (PPP) projects, the construction contractor (CC) and operating contractor (OC) serve as shareholders simultaneously. CC and OC shareholders have different payback periods and paths, which may result in opportunistic risk. Therefore, an optimal equity structure is required to lower this risk. Based on cooperative game theory, a game model was developed to determine the optimal equity structure between CC and OC. The findings indicate that when the relative complexity of PPP project construction is higher than that of operation, CC should be given a higher equity ratio. Conversely, when the relative complexity of PPP project operation is higher, OC should be given a higher equity ratio. When the construction and operation of the project are equally complex, allocating equity ratios according to market value can reduce transaction costs, based on transaction cost theory. The findings also suggest that increasing CC’s equity ratio can effectively motivate them to better complete the construction work in the long run when the benefits of construction quality are significant. As for OC, increasing bonuses is also an effective incentive method. These findings provide insights into the design of the equity structure of PPP projects to enhance their success.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 910-925
Issue: 11-12
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2216319
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Author-Name: Réka Andersson
Author-X-Name-First: Réka
Author-X-Name-Last: Andersson
Author-Name: Maria Eidenskog
Author-X-Name-First: Maria
Author-X-Name-Last: Eidenskog
Title: Beyond barriers – exploring resistance towards BIM through a knowledge infrastructure framework
Abstract: 
 Building information modelling (BIM) is a digital tool that offers the possibility to collect and share a multitude of data about a building and increase collaboration across professional borders. However, the uptake of BIM in the construction industry has been relatively slow, and previous research has shown how BIM creates tensions in the workplace. In this article, we explore the impact of BIM on socio-technical knowledge practices, to understand how these are enabled or restricted by the use of BIM. Through a qualitative case study in Sweden, this article analyses BIM through a knowledge infrastructure framework to explain the relatively slow uptake of BIM in a new light. The results show that BIM lacks embeddedness in governmental and corporate practices and regulations and that it sometimes leads to the marginalization of some professions through changed organizations and the slow process of changing complex knowledge infrastructures. This suggests that a critical discussion of the role of BIM in relation to professional flexibility, construction project process organization and power over technological development is vital for the future development of the construction sector.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 926-941
Issue: 11-12
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2218498
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Author-Name: Jun Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Jun
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Author-Name: Xiaodong Li
Author-X-Name-First: Xiaodong
Author-X-Name-Last: Li
Author-Name: Ashkan Memari
Author-X-Name-First: Ashkan
Author-X-Name-Last: Memari
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore
Author-X-Name-First: Martin
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore
Author-Name: Yuying Zhong
Author-X-Name-First: Yuying
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhong
Author-Name: Baabak Ashuri
Author-X-Name-First: Baabak
Author-X-Name-Last: Ashuri
Title: Data-driven assessment on the corporate credit scoring mechanism for Chinese construction supervision companies
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 Construction supervision companies (CSCs) in China are engaged by owners mainly to ensure a project is constructed safely and to the quality standards as required under the law in a supervision system that has existed for decades, their credibility and integrity being vital for project safety assurance and quality control. Recently, the Chinese government has proposed a credit scoring mechanism to assess the credibility of CSCs and requested the incorporation of credit scores into the CSC selection processes for public projects. This study investigates the status quo of the credit scoring mechanism and evaluates how credit scores have impacted the competitiveness of CSCs when bidding for supervising public projects by analyzing the bidding results of 5582 public projects and credit scores of 514 CSCs in Nanjing, the capital city of Jiangsu Province in China. The results show that (1) the average CSC credit scores have followed a downward trend in recent years; (2) the score weights in the selection process have significantly increased and the scores start to impact on bidding results when their weights are at or above 4%; (3) signs of local protectionism have been observed as local CSCs have significantly higher credit scores than non-local CSCs; and (4) high scoring CSCs are more competitive than others in terms of revenue generation. The study provides an insightful understanding of China’s existing credit scoring mechanism and its impact on the selection of CSCs for public sector projects, often a major concern of policymakers, researchers, and industry practitioners.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 961-975
Issue: 11-12
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2220832
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Author-Name: Geoff Woolcott
Author-X-Name-First: Geoff
Author-X-Name-Last: Woolcott
Author-Name: Martin Loosemore
Author-X-Name-First: Martin
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore
Author-Name: Robyn Keast
Author-X-Name-First: Robyn
Author-X-Name-Last: Keast
Author-Name: Dan Chamberlain
Author-X-Name-First: Dan
Author-X-Name-Last: Chamberlain
Title: Addressing youth un/underemployment through construction social procurement: an ecological systems theory perspective
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 Young people’s unemployment and underemployment are acknowledged as serious and enduring problems in Australia and globally. Construction is one of the largest employers of young people, and social procurement of construction products and services has significant potential if harnessed to address this problem. This article argues that project-based intermediation offers critical new insights into how social procurement can be implemented in a construction context. Employing a single case study approach, the article uses ecological systems theory and concept mapping to examine the results of focus groups with twelve young people who transitioned to employment in the Australian construction industry through a unique project-based intermediary set up by a major contractor to meet its social procurement requirements. Addressing the current under-theorisation of social procurement research, this article offers new conceptual insights into the socio-ecological networks that influence young people’s successful transition to employment in construction. The findings also provide new practical insights for government policymakers and the construction industry into the potential role that project-based intermediation can play in addressing youth unemployment in the context of emerging social procurement policies in many countries.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 942-960
Issue: 11-12
Volume: 41
Year: 2023
Month: 12
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2219351
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Author-Name: George Denny-Smith
Author-X-Name-First: George
Author-X-Name-Last: Denny-Smith
Author-Name: Megan Williams
Author-X-Name-First: Megan
Author-X-Name-Last: Williams
Author-Name: Martin Loosemore
Author-X-Name-First: Martin
Author-X-Name-Last: Loosemore
Author-Name: Riza Yosia Sunindijo
Author-X-Name-First: Riza Yosia
Author-X-Name-Last: Sunindijo
Author-Name: Leanne Piggott
Author-X-Name-First: Leanne
Author-X-Name-Last: Piggott
Title: What social value do Indigenous contractors create?
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 Governments have developed Indigenous procurement policies (IPPs) in Australia and other colonised countries with Indigenous populations to collaboratively close socioeconomic inequities experienced by Indigenous communities. These policies are widely used in the construction industry because of the volume of government spending on this sector and its significant social impact. However, recent research argues that Indigenous peoples’ notions of social value are not reflected in IPP designs, implementation, or evaluation frameworks. To investigate this claim, this research uses a holistic Aboriginal evaluation framework called ‘Ngaa-bi-nya’ to investigate how IPPs promote social value creation. Using community-based participatory research principles, semi-structured interviews were held with owners and senior managers of Indigenous construction companies in Australia. Findings highlight how social value is created by IPPs when Indigenous contractors use strategic actions to improve Indigenous socioeconomic outcomes, social and cultural development, create stronger connections in the construction industry and promote self-determination. The findings provide new conceptual and operational insights into how IPPs can create social value through partnerships with Indigenous contractors. The insights can be used by buyers and builders to strengthen social value in their supply chains through new ways of collaborative working to support social value creation. They also highlight potential risks of continuing to design and assess social value without the involvement of stakeholders for whom it is intended.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 16-34
Issue: 1
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2232889
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Author-Name: Basma Ben Mahmoud
Author-X-Name-First: Basma
Author-X-Name-Last: Ben Mahmoud
Author-Name: Nadia Lehoux
Author-X-Name-First: Nadia
Author-X-Name-Last: Lehoux
Author-Name: Pierre Blanchet
Author-X-Name-First: Pierre
Author-X-Name-Last: Blanchet
Title: Integration mechanisms for material suppliers in the construction supply chain: a systematic literature review
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 The construction industry has long been criticized for its fragmented, inefficient, and uncoordinated supply chain. Thus, construction companies are actively looking for new strategies to overcome these issues and to improve their productivity. Supply chain integration is one strategy and many articles have addressed the mechanisms to help integrate the construction supply chain. However, little interest has been paid to material supplier integration despite their important role and their vast experience in the market. Hence, this study aims to identify the mechanisms that could contribute to facilitate material supplier integration in the construction supply chain. A systematic literature review was conducted to uncover the studies on this topic. A total of 310 articles were reviewed and analyzed to first reveal six integration mechanism categories: supplier qualification, supplier development program, contractual and relational policies, information sharing and integration systems, joint team working and problem solving, as well as supplier integration evaluation. Secondly, this study proposes a roadmap to illustrate when these mechanisms should be implemented in a construction project, according to both the project phases and the project delivery system. Finally, research gaps in the field are identified as well as future research directions that could be further explored by researchers and professionals.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 70-107
Issue: 1
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2239381
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Author-Name: Sujuan Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Sujuan
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Author-Name: Roine Leiringer
Author-X-Name-First: Roine
Author-X-Name-Last: Leiringer
Author-Name: Graham Winch
Author-X-Name-First: Graham
Author-X-Name-Last: Winch
Title: Procuring infrastructure public-private partnerships: capability development and learning from an owner perspective
Abstract: 
 The expanding application of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in infrastructure development and public service delivery has posed numerous commercial challenges for public sector owners (PSOs) regarding their capabilities to initiate, procure and manage PPP projects. This paper starts from the important role of owner project capabilities in infrastructure delivery and explores how PSOs learn to develop new commercial capabilities to match the PPP context. We draw on a qualitative single-case study of a state-owned enterprise in the Chinese context, which at the time of the study was in the early stages of applying the PPP approach in procuring metro line projects. The finding indicates the process of how the PSO learned to establish and develop the necessary owner commercial capabilities to procure infrastructure PPPs for the first time, such as the abilities to define project scope, procure, and manage suppliers. It sheds light on the roles of different types of learning mechanisms – experience accumulation, knowledge articulation, and knowledge codification – on capability development for PPPs over time from an owner perspective.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 35-53
Issue: 1
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2235439
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Author-Name: Trinh Nguyen Chau
Author-X-Name-First: Trinh
Author-X-Name-Last: Nguyen Chau
Author-Name: Thi Thu Tra Pham
Author-X-Name-First: Thi Thu Tra
Author-X-Name-Last: Pham
Author-Name: Thi Cam Van Ha
Author-X-Name-First: Thi Cam Van
Author-X-Name-Last: Ha
Author-Name: Duy Nguyen
Author-X-Name-First: Duy
Author-X-Name-Last: Nguyen
Title: Corruption, market structure, and industry competition in the Vietnamese construction sector
Abstract: 
 The Vietnamese construction sector is arguably the country’s industry most vulnerable to corruption, leading to poor functioning of the sector. This analysis empirically investigates how corruption affects competition in the construction industry, and how different market structures shape different types of corruption and its potentially different impacts. Our empirical models for industry competition are estimated on a panel of 33,045 year-observations using the Fractional Binomial Logit model. The findings demonstrate that corruption reduces competition, and that the effects of corruption depend on the type of corruption and market structure in which firms operate. We find evidence that corruption is characterized by collusion between local authorities and dominant firms in highly concentrated markets, leading to the persistent concentration of the sector in highly corrupt areas. In areas with lower corruption, corruption is characterized by bureaucratic holdups while lowered corruption increases industry competition. Petty corruption is observed in less corrupt areas while it does not affect industry competition. The finding suggests that promoting transparency in public procurement regulatory processes enhances industry competition and mitigates corruption risks associated with different market structures. Additionally, implementing reforms to ensure equitable access to reliable public reporting and services can facilitate a more concentrated yet efficient industry structure.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 54-69
Issue: 1
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2236249
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Author-Name: Jorge Rueda-Benavides
Author-X-Name-First: Jorge
Author-X-Name-Last: Rueda-Benavides
Author-Name: Douglas Gransberg
Author-X-Name-First: Douglas
Author-X-Name-Last: Gransberg
Author-Name: Mohamed Khalafalla
Author-X-Name-First: Mohamed
Author-X-Name-Last: Khalafalla
Author-Name: Cesar Mayorga
Author-X-Name-First: Cesar
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Title: Probabilistic cost-based decision-making matrix: IDIQ vs. DBB contracting
Abstract: 
 Public departments of transportation (DOTs) are increasingly adopting alternative contracting methods (ACMs), such as Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreements, to shorten project delivery and increase scheduling flexibility. However, the challenge remains to decide when an IDIQ contract would offer better value for money in a project compared to the conventional Design-Bid-Build (DBB) method. This paper proposes an IDIQ project selection framework that incorporates expected construction costs to identify suitable candidate projects. Historical bid data, an alternate cost indexing system, nonlinear regression analysis, and the Monte Carlo simulation technique are used to create and compare IDIQ and DBB probabilistic construction cost estimates. The study demonstrates the effectiveness of the framework using a single-award IDIQ granted through the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and past bidding information for projects awarded between January 2008 and April 2015. Additionally, the paper acknowledges the limitations of the study, including its reliance on MnDOT data, the exclusion of non-cost factors, and the assumption of project homogeneity. The study also provides valuable recommendations for future research to address these limitations and enhance the understanding and practical implementation of IDIQ contracting in the construction industry.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 1-15
Issue: 1
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 1
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Author-Name: Susanna Hedborg
Author-X-Name-First: Susanna
Author-X-Name-Last: Hedborg
Author-Name: Lilly Rosander
Author-X-Name-First: Lilly
Author-X-Name-Last: Rosander
Title: Self-organizing in urban development: developers coordinating between construction projects
Abstract: 
 Sustainable urban development districts have become an answer to the challenge of increasing urbanization while decreasing human impact on the environment. Like other domains of public administration, urban development has in recent decades moved towards heterogeneous governance. Urban development becomes project ecologies, where several construction projects are carried out in parallel and in sequence. This paper sheds light on public and private developers’ coordinating between their construction projects and the influence this has on the built environment of urban development districts. The space between projects in project ecologies is relevant to explore further to understand how the long-term goals of urban policy are achieved in practice. Through the theoretical lens of self-organizing, the discussion is informed by a qualitative study of two cases where developers built together in sustainable profiled urban development districts. The paper contributes to construction management research by illustrating how developers play a key role in finalizing the design and construction of new districts through self-organizing. In effect, new urban districts can only be realized through joint efforts and coordination amongst developers. The paper also provides policymakers with insights into how developers become key players in organizing new neighborhoods.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 116-130
Issue: 2
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 2
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Author-Name: Craig S. Thomson
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Author-Name: Tina Karrbom Gustavsson
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Author-X-Name-Last: Karrbom Gustavsson
Author-Name: Andrew Karvonen
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew
Author-X-Name-Last: Karvonen
Title: Expanding the field: combining construction management and urban studies to address grand societal challenges
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 109-115
Issue: 2
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 2
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Author-Name: Tina Karrbom Gustavsson
Author-X-Name-First: Tina
Author-X-Name-Last: Karrbom Gustavsson
Author-Name: Anette Hallin
Author-X-Name-First: Anette
Author-X-Name-Last: Hallin
Author-Name: Peter Dobers
Author-X-Name-First: Peter
Author-X-Name-Last: Dobers
Title: Stakeholder involvement in distributed projects: a performative approach to large scale urban sustainable development projects and the case of Stockholm Royal Seaport
Abstract: 
 The involvement of stakeholders in large scale urban sustainable development projects (LSUSDP.s) has proven difficult. The stakeholders are distributed across the geographical area, and they have stakes not only in the LSUSDP, but in the geographical location where the project takes place. To understand stakeholder management in “distributed projects”, we propose abandoning the “inside-out” perspective where the project is the point of departure, and focus on the emergence of stakeholders across time. Adopting such a performative, “outside-in,” perspective on the longitudinal and digital study of a LSUSDP, we are able to map how actors became stakeholders in the project through their actions. The paper makes four contributions. First, we reconceptualize stakeholder involvement by adopting a performative perspective, whereby “stakeholders” are envisaged as emergent and non-fixed. Second, we demonstrate how such a reconceptualization may be applied to the analysis of an empirical case. Third, we show that stakeholder involvement is not merely the result of stakeholder management but something that happens over time, through the material and discursive actions of those that become stakeholders. Finally, the paper contributes with an illustration of how the online, digital footprint, of a project may be useful to understand the emergence of a project.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 148-163
Issue: 2
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2232893
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Author-Name: Robert J Rogerson
Author-X-Name-First: Robert J
Author-X-Name-Last: Rogerson
Author-Name: Bob Giddings
Author-X-Name-First: Bob
Author-X-Name-Last: Giddings
Author-Name: Marcus Jefferies
Author-X-Name-First: Marcus
Author-X-Name-Last: Jefferies
Title: Constructing the future of the city centre: realizing visions
Abstract: 
 As cities are being asked to transition to a new future shaped by significant social, economic and environmental challenges, renewed attention is being given to the urban development process, and on how this process has to be more inclusive, and the outcomes more coherent. With past notions of masterplans as a single, fixed visionary document being replaced with guiding strategies, open to interpretation, there is a greater need for different disciplines to engage together throughout the development process. This paper explores opportunities and needs for construction management to be more actively involved in the reshaping of the city centre, from the envisioning of its future to the realization of change. Through the lens of the process of change in four city centres across the world, this paper outlines how discussing construction management could beneficially engage with other urban disciplines to create a shared vision for centres as part of local governance. It argues for construction management adopt a wider spatial and temporal perspective that looks beyond specific buildings, site and projects to situate development in the urban and regional systems and to help be part of the envisioning process. Along with more critical engagement in the policy, design and construction processes for construction management, the paper points to a need for more local sensitivity and adaptation including an appreciation of the contribution of public spaces and a different approach to urban development if the city centre is to be more sustainable in future.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 131-147
Issue: 2
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2222190
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Author-Name: Lizet Kuitert
Author-X-Name-First: Lizet
Author-X-Name-Last: Kuitert
Author-Name: Jannes Willems
Author-X-Name-First: Jannes
Author-X-Name-Last: Willems
Author-Name: Leentje Volker
Author-X-Name-First: Leentje
Author-X-Name-Last: Volker
Title: Value integration in multi-functional urban projects: a value driven perspective on sustainability transitions
Abstract: 
 Sustainable urban development requires the integration of diverse values to achieve multi-functional goals. Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) projects can be considered as pioneers in value integration. By combining bureaucratic innovations (BI) and social innovations (SI) these BGI projects are able to reach a more holistic development that is characterised as a value-driven approach for sustainability transitions. In this study on BGI projects, we aim to learn how to deliver multi-functional projects through different interpretation of four factors, i.e. professional culture, governance level, geographical space, and time conception, in various constellations of BI and SI. Results of our cross-case study of four BGI projects in three European countries (the Netherlands, Belgium and Sweden) indicate that project with higher degrees of value integration balance BI and SI in following four ways: (i) heterogeneity in professions in value-decision-making, (ii) multi-level governance embedded in institutional frameworks, (iii) connecting city-wide and neighbourhood levels by boundary spanners, and (iv) having a dynamic time conception. Our findings imply that social innovation experiences on projects has to fit into the bureaucratic environment to achieve true value integration.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 184-200
Issue: 2
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2264969
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Author-Name: Olli Vigren
Author-X-Name-First: Olli
Author-X-Name-Last: Vigren
Title: Ecosystems in construction management and urban development: a comprehensive review of conceptualizations and contributions
Abstract: 
 To solve grand challenges, the collaboration between construction management and urban development professionals is essential. This article proposes that ecosystem conceptualizations can enhance our understanding of collaboration, but how these concepts contribute to this field is unclear. Therefore, a literature review is presented on how ecosystem concepts are operationalized in construction management and urban development research. The article classifies conceptualizations into seven categories and analyzes their potential for contributions to ecosystem theorizing. An ecosystem research agenda is developed, arguing that it can serve as a theoretical bridge between these disciplines. The article also highlights how research on ecosystems in the built environment sector can contribute to management and organization research fields more broadly. Notably, conceptualizations of ecosystems as project-based or location-based are valuable contributions to ecosystem research.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 164-183
Issue: 2
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 2
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Author-Name: Gulnaz Aksenova
Author-X-Name-First: Gulnaz
Author-X-Name-Last: Aksenova
Author-Name: Kwadwo Oti-Sarpong
Author-X-Name-First: Kwadwo
Author-X-Name-Last: Oti-Sarpong
Title: Beyond “platformania” in the construction sector: Conceptualisations and implications of product platformisation in the UK
Abstract: 
 The UK government’s recent transformation agenda focused on a Platform approach to Design for Manufacture and Assembly (P-DfMA) has attracted interest from the construction sector. A closer examination of the P-DfMA agenda raises questions about its origins and implications. This paper critically analyses grey sector literature, policy and government-supported reports on P-DfMA to discuss how it has been conceptualised, and the implications for the growing “platformania” in the UK construction sector. To this end, firstly platform conceptualisations are synthesised, and distinctions between product platforms and DfMA are highlighted. Secondly, based on an analysis of policy and related documents, five areas critical to driving the platformisation agenda are identified: Product platform development; digitally designed components; platform leadership and ownership; platform governance; and business models. The critical analysis suggests that product platformisation in the UK construction sector requires two distinct types of platform approaches: the product platform; and a transaction platform or a marketplace for buyers and sellers of the components of product platforms. The implications of both for the strategic organising of construction firms, and the five areas identified, are discussed and synthesised with the evidence from management literature. Practical and policy implications for sector stakeholders are outlined, along with questions for future research on product platformisation in the construction sector.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 229-250
Issue: 3
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2259015
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Author-Name: Guy H. Walker
Author-X-Name-First: Guy H.
Author-X-Name-Last: Walker
Author-Name: Simona Foscarin-Kosmetatou
Author-X-Name-First: Simona
Author-X-Name-Last: Foscarin-Kosmetatou
Author-Name: Simon Marr
Author-X-Name-First: Simon
Author-X-Name-Last: Marr
Author-Name: Stephen Gillies
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen
Author-X-Name-Last: Gillies
Author-Name: Paul Lindsay
Author-X-Name-First: Paul
Author-X-Name-Last: Lindsay
Title: Critical essay: sociotechnical construction
Abstract: 
 The Houses of Parliament Restoration and Renewal Programme is the UK’s largest ever. The cultural value, funding model, risk profile, and fragility of the building exposes an uncomfortable truth. Construction business-as-usual has become an enterprise risk. Current levels of productivity, health, and wellbeing are not acceptable on a project of such high national importance. The Programme joins calls made in the Farmer Review, Project 13, the Construction Play Book , and now the Building Safety Bill for transformative change. It is in the unique position of being able to proactively drive this change. It is an exemplar project intended to deliver a learning legacy for the sector at large. It is also the first project to show an interest in a new approach called Sociotechnical Construction. The focus of this new approach is the joint optimization of socio/human and technical/organizational factors. The evidence points to these being instrumental in resolving the construction sector’s long-standing productivity and wellbeing paradox. This critical essay describes and defines Sociotechnical Construction, sets out the call to action, and presents the case for why it is needed now.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 251-265
Issue: 3
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2260903
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Author-Name: Mohd Azrai Azman
Author-X-Name-First: Mohd Azrai
Author-X-Name-Last: Azman
Author-Name: Nor Nazihah Chuweni
Author-X-Name-First: Nor Nazihah
Author-X-Name-Last: Chuweni
Author-Name: Faridah Muhamad Halil
Author-X-Name-First: Faridah
Author-X-Name-Last: Muhamad Halil
Author-Name: Ku Mohammad Asyraf Ku Azir
Author-X-Name-First: Ku Mohammad Asyraf
Author-X-Name-Last: Ku Azir
Author-Name: Boon L. Lee
Author-X-Name-First: Boon L.
Author-X-Name-Last: Lee
Author-Name: Farah Nazira Juhari
Author-X-Name-First: Farah Nazira
Author-X-Name-Last: Juhari
Author-Name: Martin Skitmore
Author-X-Name-First: Martin
Author-X-Name-Last: Skitmore
Title: The impact of the change in institutional regulation on construction productivity: firm-level evidence in a developing economy
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 For many, the business environment is regarded as the main factor determining changes in construction productivity. However, changes in a country’s institutional regulation can contribute to the productivity changes of construction firms over the long term but are often overlooked in construction productivity research. To study the impact of institutional regulation on construction productivity, a sample of 55 public-listed construction Malaysian firms (2009–2020) is used as a case study to estimate total factor productivity (TFP) based on the Geometric-Young Index (GYI). Stochastic Frontier Analysis (SFA) is then used to decompose the TFP-GYI into the technological, environment, technical, scale-mix, and statistical noise components. This is followed by the Generalized Method Moments (GMM) to model the impact of different institutional regulations on TFP and decomposed productivity components. The results indicate that the institutional regulation framework influences construction firms’ TFP. Property rights and the rule of law (PRRL), and budget balance and change in wages (BBCW) have a positive impact on TFP, which largely influences technical efficiency. In addition to uncovering the impact of institutional regulation on construction productivity, namely capital availability and regulatory environment, it is concluded that institutional regulation plays a vital role in determining long-term construction firm productivity and needs to be considered by policymakers in formulating supporting incentives and policies.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 199-214
Issue: 3
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2227286
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Author-Name: Viet-Ngu Hoang
Author-X-Name-First: Viet-Ngu
Author-X-Name-Last: Hoang
Author-Name: Connie Susilawati
Author-X-Name-First: Connie
Author-X-Name-Last: Susilawati
Author-Name: Joko Purnomo Raharjo
Author-X-Name-First: Joko Purnomo
Author-X-Name-Last: Raharjo
Title: Analysis of productivity performance of real estate and construction firms in Indonesia
Abstract: 
 Sustained total factor productivity (TFP) growth of firms is essential to achieve sustained supply growth, which is necessary to solve the housing shortage and affordability problems. Existing productivity literature focuses on large firms whilst smaller firms make a significant contribution to the total supply. This paper investigates the productivity of 363 Indonesian real estate construction firms of medium and large sizes. We estimate Färe-Primont TFP measures under the meta-frontier framework, accounting for differences in the overall technologies under which each group of firms operates. Results deliver several important findings. First, large firms have higher productivity levels than medium firms, but average productivity levels are very low. Second, the productivity growth of large and medium firms is negative, which contributes to the growth of the housing shortage in Indonesia from 2012 to 2016. Third, in case of easier transfer or spill-over of production technologies between two firm groups, firms could enhance further their efficiency and productivity. Fourth, those factors related to branch numbers, legal structure and experience of doing business have positive correlations with the productivity performance of firms in both large and medium groups. Additionally, medium firms could gain higher productivity by diversifying their income. Importantly, our study shows evidence to support that government subsidies have a positive influence on the productivity level of medium firms.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 215-228
Issue: 3
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2242512
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Author-Name: Sulafa Badi
Author-X-Name-First: Sulafa
Author-X-Name-Last: Badi
Title: The role of blockchain in enabling inter-organisational supply chain alignment for value co-creation in the construction industry
Abstract: 
 In the construction industry context, misalignments in the supply chain pose significant challenges, hindering successful project delivery. To address these issues, blockchain technology emerges as a promising IT-based solution for achieving supply chain alignment. A conceptual model is developed based on the service-dominant logic theory that explores the impact of blockchain on supply chain alignment and co-created value outcomes within the Business-to-Business (B2B) construction context. Through a questionnaire-based approach, data were collected from 324 respondents in the global construction industry, which was then analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings demonstrate the positive impact of implementing blockchain technology on competency, behavioural, process, and expectations alignment among supply chain partners. These improvements in alignment collectively contribute to the realization of supply chain value outcomes. These results emphasize the importance of a comprehensive approach combining technology with alignment efforts to realize blockchain-enabled value co-creation in construction supply chain management.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 266-288
Issue: 3
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 3
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2260906
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Author-Name: Susanna Hedborg
Author-X-Name-First: Susanna
Author-X-Name-Last: Hedborg
Author-Name: Lilly Rosander
Author-X-Name-First: Lilly
Author-X-Name-Last: Rosander
Title: Self-organizing in urban development: developers coordinating between construction projects
Abstract: 
 Sustainable urban development districts have become an answer to the challenge of increasing urbanization while decreasing human impact on the environment. Like other domains of public administration, urban development has in recent decades moved towards heterogeneous governance. Urban development becomes project ecologies, where several construction projects are carried out in parallel and in sequence. This paper sheds light on public and private developers’ coordinating between their construction projects and the influence this has on the built environment of urban development districts. The space between projects in project ecologies is relevant to explore further to understand how the long-term goals of urban policy are achieved in practice. Through the theoretical lens of self-organizing, the discussion is informed by a qualitative study of two cases where developers built together in sustainable profiled urban development districts. The paper contributes to construction management research by illustrating how developers play a key role in finalizing the design and construction of new districts through self-organizing. In effect, new urban districts can only be realized through joint efforts and coordination amongst developers. The paper also provides policymakers with insights into how developers become key players in organizing new neighborhoods.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 114-128
Issue: 2
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2181367
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Author-Name: Craig S. Thomson
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Author-Name: Tina Karrbom Gustavsson
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Author-Name: Andrew Karvonen
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Author-X-Name-Last: Karvonen
Title: Expanding the field: combining construction management and urban studies to address grand societal challenges
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 109-113
Issue: 2
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
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Author-Name: Tina Karrbom Gustavsson
Author-X-Name-First: Tina
Author-X-Name-Last: Karrbom Gustavsson
Author-Name: Anette Hallin
Author-X-Name-First: Anette
Author-X-Name-Last: Hallin
Author-Name: Peter Dobers
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Author-X-Name-Last: Dobers
Title: Stakeholder involvement in distributed projects: a performative approach to large scale urban sustainable development projects and the case of Stockholm Royal Seaport
Abstract: 
 The involvement of stakeholders in large scale urban sustainable development projects (LSUSDP.s) has proven difficult. The stakeholders are distributed across the geographical area, and they have stakes not only in the LSUSDP, but in the geographical location where the project takes place. To understand stakeholder management in “distributed projects”, we propose abandoning the “inside-out” perspective where the project is the point of departure, and focus on the emergence of stakeholders across time. Adopting such a performative, “outside-in,” perspective on the longitudinal and digital study of a LSUSDP, we are able to map how actors became stakeholders in the project through their actions. The paper makes four contributions. First, we reconceptualize stakeholder involvement by adopting a performative perspective, whereby “stakeholders” are envisaged as emergent and non-fixed. Second, we demonstrate how such a reconceptualization may be applied to the analysis of an empirical case. Third, we show that stakeholder involvement is not merely the result of stakeholder management but something that happens over time, through the material and discursive actions of those that become stakeholders. Finally, the paper contributes with an illustration of how the online, digital footprint, of a project may be useful to understand the emergence of a project.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 146-161
Issue: 2
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2232893
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Author-Name: Robert J Rogerson
Author-X-Name-First: Robert J
Author-X-Name-Last: Rogerson
Author-Name: Bob Giddings
Author-X-Name-First: Bob
Author-X-Name-Last: Giddings
Author-Name: Marcus Jefferies
Author-X-Name-First: Marcus
Author-X-Name-Last: Jefferies
Title: Constructing the future of the city centre: realizing visions
Abstract: 
 As cities are being asked to transition to a new future shaped by significant social, economic and environmental challenges, renewed attention is being given to the urban development process, and on how this process has to be more inclusive, and the outcomes more coherent. With past notions of masterplans as a single, fixed visionary document being replaced with guiding strategies, open to interpretation, there is a greater need for different disciplines to engage together throughout the development process. This paper explores opportunities and needs for construction management to be more actively involved in the reshaping of the city centre, from the envisioning of its future to the realization of change. Through the lens of the process of change in four city centres across the world, this paper outlines how discussing construction management could beneficially engage with other urban disciplines to create a shared vision for centres as part of local governance. It argues for construction management adopt a wider spatial and temporal perspective that looks beyond specific buildings, site and projects to situate development in the urban and regional systems and to help be part of the envisioning process. Along with more critical engagement in the policy, design and construction processes for construction management, the paper points to a need for more local sensitivity and adaptation including an appreciation of the contribution of public spaces and a different approach to urban development if the city centre is to be more sustainable in future.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 129-145
Issue: 2
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2222190
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Author-Name: Lizet Kuitert
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Author-X-Name-Last: Kuitert
Author-Name: Jannes Willems
Author-X-Name-First: Jannes
Author-X-Name-Last: Willems
Author-Name: Leentje Volker
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Author-X-Name-Last: Volker
Title: Value integration in multi-functional urban projects: a value driven perspective on sustainability transitions
Abstract: 
 Sustainable urban development requires the integration of diverse values to achieve multi-functional goals. Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) projects can be considered as pioneers in value integration. By combining bureaucratic innovations (BI) and social innovations (SI) these BGI projects are able to reach a more holistic development that is characterised as a value-driven approach for sustainability transitions. In this study on BGI projects, we aim to learn how to deliver multi-functional projects through different interpretation of four factors, i.e. professional culture, governance level, geographical space, and time conception, in various constellations of BI and SI. Results of our cross-case study of four BGI projects in three European countries (the Netherlands, Belgium and Sweden) indicate that project with higher degrees of value integration balance BI and SI in following four ways: (i) heterogeneity in professions in value-decision-making, (ii) multi-level governance embedded in institutional frameworks, (iii) connecting city-wide and neighbourhood levels by boundary spanners, and (iv) having a dynamic time conception. Our findings imply that social innovation experiences on projects has to fit into the bureaucratic environment to achieve true value integration.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 182-198
Issue: 2
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2264969
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Author-Name: Olli Vigren
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Title: Ecosystems in construction management and urban development: a comprehensive review of conceptualizations and contributions
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 To solve grand challenges, the collaboration between construction management and urban development professionals is essential. This article proposes that ecosystem conceptualizations can enhance our understanding of collaboration, but how these concepts contribute to this field is unclear. Therefore, a literature review is presented on how ecosystem concepts are operationalized in construction management and urban development research. The article classifies conceptualizations into seven categories and analyzes their potential for contributions to ecosystem theorizing. An ecosystem research agenda is developed, arguing that it can serve as a theoretical bridge between these disciplines. The article also highlights how research on ecosystems in the built environment sector can contribute to management and organization research fields more broadly. Notably, conceptualizations of ecosystems as project-based or location-based are valuable contributions to ecosystem research.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 162-181
Issue: 2
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 2
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2247496
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Author-Name: Roope Nyqvist
Author-X-Name-First: Roope
Author-X-Name-Last: Nyqvist
Author-Name: Antti Peltokorpi
Author-X-Name-First: Antti
Author-X-Name-Last: Peltokorpi
Author-Name: Olli Seppänen
Author-X-Name-First: Olli
Author-X-Name-Last: Seppänen
Title: Uncertainty network modeling method for construction risk management
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 In recent decades, uncertainty management has increasingly elicited attention in construction management research due to increasing project complexity. However, existing management methods have not been able to solve the issues around risk and uncertainty, and regardless of the proposed network-based risk modeling approaches, there are insufficiencies in contemporary methods, such as their practical applicability. This study examined the current state and issues of uncertainty and risk management and proposed a novel uncertainty network model (UNM) as a solution. The uncertainty network model was designed and validated using design science methodology (DSM), drawing on literature and empirical data from interviews, questionnaires, case observations, and case testing. The UNM visually presents project risks, uncertainties, and their interconnections and criticality transforming project stakeholders’ tacit knowledge into an explicit, systematic representation of a project’s uncertainty and risk architecture. Applied to a real-world construction project, the model received positive feedback, demonstrating its effectiveness in enhancing practitioners’ understanding of networked risks and the potential to guide cost-effective risk-control activities by applying a systemic lens to project management. This practical validation showcases the model’s potential in addressing the shortcomings of existing methods and improving construction project risk management.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 346-365
Issue: 4
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2266760
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Author-Name: Douglas Comassetto Hamerski
Author-X-Name-First: Douglas Comassetto
Author-X-Name-Last: Hamerski
Author-Name: Tarcisio Abreu Saurin
Author-X-Name-First: Tarcisio Abreu
Author-X-Name-Last: Saurin
Author-Name: Carlos Torres Formoso
Author-X-Name-First: Carlos Torres
Author-X-Name-Last: Formoso
Author-Name: Eduardo Luis Isatto
Author-X-Name-First: Eduardo Luis
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Title: The contributions of the Last Planner System to resilient performance in construction projects
Abstract: 
 Although the Last Planner System (LPS) has been successfully used in complex construction projects, previous studies have not investigated how it supports resilient performance (RP), which is crucial for the construction industry. To address this gap, a case study of using the LPS in refurbishment building projects was conducted. The implementation of LPS was analysed in light of seven principles for the design of resilient systems. Sources of data for this analysis involved documents, semi-structured interviews, participant observation, and secondary data. The results pointed out 25 production planning and control practices that contributed to RP, including well-established LPS practices, formalised in the planning standards of the company (32% of the total); formal practices not usually considered as elements of LPS (20%); and informal practices not anticipated by company standards (48%). These findings indicate that although LPS contributes to RP, it must be complemented by other practices, either formal or informal. A set of well-established practices (e.g. hierarchical planning, identification and removal of constraints, collaborative meetings, and use of lagging and leading indicators) are those most logically connected to the principles of design for RP. This study also offers insights into some LPS limitations (e.g. low control frequency and overemphasis on production in relation to other functional dimensions), which indicate opportunities for the development of new production planning and control approaches supportive of RP.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 328-345
Issue: 4
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2262622
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Author-Name: Kate V Morland
Author-X-Name-First: Kate V
Author-X-Name-Last: Morland
Author-Name: Dermot Breslin
Author-X-Name-First: Dermot
Author-X-Name-Last: Breslin
Title: Resolving learning paradoxes within a UK new-build housebuilder
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 The build quality of new UK homes is negatively affected by poor quality management practices during the construction process. By implementing stringent quality management (QM) standards, housebuilders can improve build quality but implementing these organization-wide changes relies on housebuilder staff, designers and sub-contractors learning new working practices. This paper explores the tensions which emerge within housebuilders, as they implement new QM procedures. A longitudinal qualitative case study was conducted, where time was spent with housebuilder staff in three regional offices, two years apart. Methods include participant observation, semi-structured interviews and a review of organizational documentation. The findings highlight several learning paradoxes which arise at different stages of the housebuilding process and show how actors manage (or cope with) these paradoxes through their daily practices. This includes processes of simplifying and applying, improvising and problem-solving and aggregating and analyzing. Whilst these either-or approaches enable staff to resolve the immediate tensions that arise from different organizational processes, they often fail to meet longer-term learning objectives, detrimentally affecting build quality over time. Without structural changes to the way volume housebuilders annually report to both the UK Government and their shareholders, organizations in the UK housebuilding sector face challenges in reconciling different learning processes.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 307-327
Issue: 4
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2260909
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Author-Name: Paul J. Hickey
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Author-Name: Qingbin Cui
Author-X-Name-First: Qingbin
Author-X-Name-Last: Cui
Title: Tracing the career trajectories of architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) women leaders
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 This study delves into the professional trajectories of 20 women leaders Vice President (VP) and above in the U.S. Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector. These accomplished women, carefully selected from Engineering News Record’s (ENR's) Top 400 firms, shared their personal stories, discussing both triumphs and challenges influencing their journey to senior corporate positions. This collection of experiences provides valuable insights to identify the root causes of women’s underrepresentation in the industry. Moreover, this investigation aims to create a career roadmap that supports early and mid-career women in their pursuit of success within AEC. Success factors contributing to these women’s rise include a supportive partner, receiving early mentoring and possessing a genuine passion for their projects. Companies seeking to stand out and benefit from innovative outcomes that diversity offers should consider implementing diversity programs and fostering the growth of women throughout their careers. This may involve actively recruiting young women and providing funding for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs and scholarships for pre-college girls. Identified initiatives hold the potential to increase the number of women entering the industry and reduce the rate of early departures, thus helping to close the workforce shortage gap in the construction sector.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 289-306
Issue: 4
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2260907
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Author-Name: Samuel Frimpong
Author-X-Name-First: Samuel
Author-X-Name-Last: Frimpong
Author-Name: Riza Yosia Sunindijo
Author-X-Name-First: Riza Yosia
Author-X-Name-Last: Sunindijo
Author-Name: Cynthia Changxin Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Cynthia Changxin
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Author-Name: Elijah Frimpong Boadu
Author-X-Name-First: Elijah Frimpong
Author-X-Name-Last: Boadu
Author-Name: Ayirebi Dansoh
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Author-X-Name-Last: Dansoh
Author-Name: Carol K. H. Hon
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Author-Name: Tak Wing Yiu
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Title: Promoting positive mental health among young construction workers: the role of theory
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 The post-modern approach to improving young peoples’ mental health emphasizes the need to promote positive mental health. However, research on young construction workers’ mental health has focused mainly on negative mental health, e.g. depression, suicidal ideation, and anxiety, and given far less attention to positive mental health. The aim of this research was to identify the reason for this trend and to propose an agenda for change. Based on the initial assumption that theory-use has contributed to this trend, we utilized the PICO and PRISMA-ScR frameworks to critically review the theoretical and conceptual models in published research on young construction workers’ mental health. Out of 367 articles retrieved, fourteen studies published between 2010 and 2023 qualified for inclusion. Eighteen different theories and frameworks were identified. Generally, studies focused on measuring the prevalence of symptoms of negative mental health. Theories and conceptual frameworks were mostly used to guide the identification of variables associated with negative mental health (e.g. age, workplace stressors, autonomy, etc.) and to explain the relationships among them. The identified theories and conceptual frameworks did not offer a positive conceptualisation of mental health, and as a result, no study theorized positive mental health. We offer a matrix for evaluating theory-use in research. We also identify and discuss the strengths and limitations of the current use of theory in published studies and provide recommendations on how theory-use can be improved to reorient construction research towards the promotion of positive mental health.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 366-385
Issue: 4
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2267137
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Author-Name: Federico Dell’Anna
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Author-X-Name-Last: Dell’Anna
Author-Name: Mauro Berta
Author-X-Name-First: Mauro
Author-X-Name-Last: Berta
Author-Name: Marta Bottero
Author-X-Name-First: Marta
Author-X-Name-Last: Bottero
Author-Name: Gloria Mallia
Author-X-Name-First: Gloria
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Author-Name: Vito Morgese
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Title: Multicriteria-decision support for master plan scheduling: urban regeneration of an industrial area in Northern Italy
Abstract: 
 Urban regeneration programs involve a series of intricate activities that utilize human, material, and financial resources, executed at varying times and in diverse manners. Within this complex scenario, a major challenge lies in effectively managing concurrent developments across multiple buildings and infrastructure projects, while also harmonizing the interests of all parties engaged in urban regeneration initiatives. This paper introduces a multi-step strategy designed to enhance and streamline urban management amid the multifaceted decision-making processes characteristic of urban regeneration efforts. Specifically, the multi-criteria decision-making model ELECTRE TRI-B is employed to sort the array of basic tasks within a complex transformation endeavor into priority groups based on various evaluative criteria. To ascertain the significance of these criteria and rank each task according to the interests of the stakeholders likely to be impacted, a panel of specialists, including construction experts, economists, and environmental assessors, is convened. Following this, project actions are organized in a Gantt chart reflecting the construction priority determined by the evaluation model. This approach facilitated the temporal organization of master plan activities, incorporating insights from a broad spectrum of experts including municipal technical staff, professionals, and the community at large. The findings indicate that this comprehensive and interactive approach to performance measurement enabled the handling of extensive datasets and the refinement of financial, economic, environmental, and social resources, all while adhering to logical constraints and urban policy demands.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 476-501
Issue: 5
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2024.2327066
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Author-Name: Christopher Görsch
Author-X-Name-First: Christopher
Author-X-Name-Last: Görsch
Author-Name: Olli Seppänen
Author-X-Name-First: Olli
Author-X-Name-Last: Seppänen
Author-Name: Antti Peltokorpi
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Author-Name: Rita Lavikka
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Title: Task planning and control in construction: revealing workers as early and late planners
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 Production planning and control are critical to project success. They are conventionally understood as linking planning and production by coordinating tasks prior to installation work. However, research has highlighted workers as autonomous and decentralized planners of installation work, which challenges conventional management perspectives. Performing task-level planning and control requires resources and effort, reducing the time spent on installation work. This study explores workers’ planning practices by examining the use of higher-level plans and other information sources and by analyzing workers’ information needs and the factors determining them. A survey of Finnish construction workers was conducted. The results show that some workers prefer planning tasks before arriving at the construction site, while others prefer planning tasks during on-site work preparation. Trade- and crew-specific factors influence planning earlier or later and determine the extent to which centralized and decentralized sources and practices are used. Decentralized sources and practices are most often used to meet workers’ information needs, although centralized sources and practices are also used. These findings may help construction stakeholders better understand the information sources and practices used by workers. Thus, task planning and control activities can better meet workers’ information needs, allowing for more time for installation work.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 431-450
Issue: 5
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2270080
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Author-Name: Jemma Bridgeman
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Author-Name: Martin Loosemore
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Title: Evaluating social procurement: a theoretically informed and methodologically robust social return on investment (SROI) analysis of a construction training initiative developed to reduce the risk of youth homelessness in Wales
Abstract: 
 Despite widespread claims about the benefits of social procurement, there is little robust evidence that emerging social procurement policies are achieving their intended outcomes. Addressing this gap in research, this paper presents a case study of a theoretically informed and methodologically robust evaluative social return on investment (SROI) analysis of a construction training initiative developed in Wales to reduce the risk of youth homelessness. Utilising Sen and Nussbaum's Capability Empowerment Approach, the results contribute to social procurement research by providing much needed empirical legitimacy to an under theorised field. Ensuring that new social procurement initiatives developed by the construction industry are theoretically and empirically sound is critical to ensure they are transparent, robust, testable, reliable and replicable in achieving the social outcomes they purport to deliver.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 387-411
Issue: 5
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
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Author-Name: Yazan Alzoubi
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Author-Name: Giorgio Locatelli
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Author-Name: Tristano Sainati
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Title: The ugly side of construction: modern slavery in the 2022 FIFA World Cup program
Abstract: 
 Modern slavery is an illegal and unethical practice that is widespread across several sectors, including construction. This article investigates the mechanisms and motivations for employing modern slaves in construction projects and the role of “political will” in fighting it. To this end, using a cross-sectional single case study, the article examines the case of Qatar’s construction of the infrastructure for the 2022 FIFA World Cup—a large construction program in which modern slavery has been extensively documented. Our theoretical lens is the Fraud Triangle Theory (opportunity, pressure, and rationalization), which is rarely used in construction management but is useful for investigating illegal or unethical phenomena. The findings document the various factors contributing to modern slavery, including the kafala system, confiscated passports, debt bondage, contract substitution, salary abuse, program time constraints, cash flow shortage, and weak internal control systems. This article’s key novel theoretical contributions relate to identifying why modern slavery occurs in construction projects using the Fraud Triangle Theory and highlighting the importance of “political will” in fighting modern slavery worldwide.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 412-430
Issue: 5
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 5
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2269434
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Author-Name: Yuqing Hu
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Author-Name: Carrie S. Dossick
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Title: Decoding the dynamics of BIM use practice in construction projects
Abstract: 
 Over the past two decades, thought leaders positioned Building Information Modeling (BIM) as a driver to change the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. However, instances of unexpected BIM use have surfaced, with projects often shifting from BIM to hybrid or even solely 2D practices midway. What technology use conditions cause these practice-based rejections of BIM use and how these happen have not been fully explored and make BIM cannot fully play its role in a project. To fill this gap, we use structuration theory as a theoretical lens to analyze the interactions between BIM and project teams and explore how three technology use conditions, (interpretive, technological, and institutional), impact the interactions, which finally shape technology use practices. Specifically, a case study method has been selected. The research team attended a project for two years, collected meeting observations, and conducted surveys and interviews to track the emergent and situated BIM use practice in an integrated project setting with technology use conditions that changed over the course of the project. We analyzed how the three technology use conditions impacted the interactions between BIM and project teams in different ways and how these impacted change in different project phases. We conclude that the sustained use of BIM requires the alignment of project organizations with BIM features and alignment with both top-down and bottom-up investment in practice change, which includes motivation for senior management investment in a sustained project team, in individual capability training, and in early planning.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 451-475
Issue: 5
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 5
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Author-Name: Rebecka Lundgren
Author-X-Name-First: Rebecka
Author-X-Name-Last: Lundgren
Author-Name: Riikka Kyrö
Author-X-Name-First: Riikka
Author-X-Name-Last: Kyrö
Author-Name: Stefan Olander
Author-X-Name-First: Stefan
Author-X-Name-Last: Olander
Title: The lifecycle impact and value capture of circular business models in the built environment
Abstract: 
 Circular economy (CE) has been of utmost interest in the industry and research community in the preceding years. However, CE is still a nascent research field in the built environment context. As technological advances within CE are slowing, the incorporation of business models into the concept is deemed important to achieve the necessary transition. Circular business models within the built environment should take a holistic perspective and a lifecycle optimization approach. The research aim is twofold, firstly, we aim to contribute to the assessment of impacts of CE business models. Secondly, we aim to establish how real estate development organizations can optimize value capture from adaptive reuse projects. We engage in an in-depth mixed methods case study assessing and comparing two adaptation scopes of a former textile factory to offices. The minor scope includes basic measures to bring the building up to standard, whilst the major scope includes the same, with the addition of space efficiency measures, extended building services, onsite energy production and various circular activities. We find that the major scope consequently captures more of the identified value propositions of the organization than the minor scope. We conclude that more circular activities do not necessarily lead to better environmental performance, however, may lead to higher profit and social gain. The study contributes to existing knowledge of impact assessments, and highlights the complexity of balancing environmental, social and economic impact in the built environment context. The assessment framework may be used by real estate developers prior to investments decisions.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 527-544
Issue: 6
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2279743
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Author-Name: Hassan F. Gholipour
Author-X-Name-First: Hassan F.
Author-X-Name-Last: Gholipour
Author-Name: Mohammad Reza Farzanegan
Author-X-Name-First: Mohammad Reza
Author-X-Name-Last: Farzanegan
Author-Name: Mohammed N. Abu Al-Foul
Author-X-Name-First: Mohammed N.
Author-X-Name-Last: Abu Al-Foul
Title: House prices and labour productivity growth: Evidence from OECD countries
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 This study examines the association between real house prices and labour productivity growth in 24 OECD countries over the period 1972–2019. By applying the panel fixed effects and Pooled Mean Group-Autoregressive Distributed Lag (PMG-ARDL) estimators, the results show that labour productivity growth is negatively and significantly associated with real house prices. This finding provides empirical support for the ongoing discussion on the adverse impact of excessive housing market activities on productivity.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 582-589
Issue: 6
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 6
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Author-Name: Bismark Duodu
Author-X-Name-First: Bismark
Author-X-Name-Last: Duodu
Author-Name: Damithri Gayashini Melagoda
Author-X-Name-First: Damithri Gayashini
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Author-Name: Steve Rowlinson
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Title: Innovation ambidexterity in construction firms: external knowledge antecedents and performance consequences
Abstract: 
 Empirical evidence on the external knowledge search behaviour of construction firms and its effects on innovation ambidexterity (IA) and performance is limited. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of external knowledge sources on IA and the mediating role of IA in the relationship between external knowledge sources and financial performance (FP) in construction firms. It tests the hypotheses developed using survey responses from management personnel in Hong Kong construction firms. The results indicate that knowledge from clients or suppliers has a significant effect on IA. Similarly, knowledge sourced from universities and research institutions has a significant positive impact on IA. However, only knowledge from clients directly affects FP. IA fully mediates the relationships between knowledge from clients, suppliers or universities and research institutions with FP but not the other three sources. While partly validating some existing studies, these findings also extend the current knowledge on the connection between external knowledge sources and IA. This shows how IA can translate external knowledge into financial outcomes, revealing the value of different knowledge sources for firms. The findings provide insights into how construction firms can direct their knowledge searches to enhance ambidexterity and financial outcomes. This study showed the importance of external collaborators for construction firms in achieving IA and FP. It contributes to the theory and practice on the antecedents and outcomes of IA in construction firms and the path-dependent processes to enhance FP through the use of external knowledge to simultaneously pursue exploratory and exploitative innovation.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 503-526
Issue: 6
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2279195
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Author-Name: Regis Signor
Author-X-Name-First: Regis
Author-X-Name-Last: Signor
Author-Name: Peter E. D. Love
Author-X-Name-First: Peter E. D.
Author-X-Name-Last: Love
Author-Name: Pablo Ballesteros-Pérez
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Title: Detecting bid rigging in public auctions for procuring infrastructure projects: formulating the reference scenario for decision-making
Abstract: 
 Bid rigging is a fraudulent scheme in procurement auctions resulting in non-competitive bids awarded at prices above the competitive market. Bid rigging is a global problem that wastes public agencies’ resources and taxpayers’ money. While various methods and tools have been developed to detect bid rigging, it remains challenging for public agencies to identify what a competitive baseline auction looks like in the absence of collusion. Such a baseline is commonly known as a reference scenario, which involves analyzing the behavior of honest bids in previous auctions to determine if future bids could be collusive. Research on formulating reliable reference scenarios for bid rigging detection in the auctions of infrastructure projects has received limited attention. Hence, our paper analyses the key criteria required to develop a reference scenario for public agencies to detect bid rigging during an auction. Drawing on data from Brazilian public procurement and oversight agencies, a procedure for composing robust reference scenarios for detecting bid rigging in infrastructure first-priced auctions is presented and discussed. We then test our procedure’s generalizability using data from four countries (Australia, Brazil, Spain, and the United States) in two auction formats (i.e., capped and uncapped). A better understanding of the reference scenario formulation will allow public officials to increase the likelihood of detecting bid rigging when it exists and avoid flagging it as such when no collusive practices are involved.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 545-563
Issue: 6
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 6
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Author-Name: Bryan W. Franz
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Author-Name: Joseph Olopade
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Title: Exploring pathways to project success through project delivery team integration: a qualitative comparative analysis
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 Integration within project delivery teams can improve project outcomes in the building construction industry. However, integration across multiple firms and disciplines can be more challenging to manage, when compared to functionally organized, or siloed, teams. Given that resources to manage integration are limited and that most teams are only partially integrated in practice, this research seeks to explore pathways for their success. Using data collected from ten completed projects in the U.S., a fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis was performed to identify which combinations of six dimensions of integration were sufficient for improved project performance. The analysis revealed six distinct and highly consistent pathways to success, as evaluated by the criteria of being on-budget, on-time, or achieving the planned sustainable certification. Across all pathways, having a single team focus and equitable team relationships were the only dimensions consistently found in pathways leading to desirable project outcomes. Other dimensions, such as co-location, seamless operation across organizational boundaries, and a no-blame culture were found in pathways to both desirable and undesirable project outcomes, depending on their combination with other dimensions. These results contribute to theories on implementing team integration, suggesting that fully integrated teams are not always necessary for success. Instead, integrated teams that can work collaboratively, while still maintaining organizational separation or autonomy, can be as effective. While the study does not enable the identification of all possible pathways to success, it provides guidance to practitioners by highlighting a small subset of pathways, giving greater flexibility in managing integration within their teams.
Journal: Construction Management and Economics
Pages: 564-581
Issue: 6
Volume: 42
Year: 2024
Month: 6
X-DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2023.2289040
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