Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management: Volume 1 Issue 2

Precontractual investigation and risk aversion

JAN BRÖCHNER

This paper presents an analytical framework for determining efficient levels and durations of precontractual investigation. Economic efficiency in the allocation of investigation…

The evaluation of construction disputes: a risk approach

MICHAEL P. O'REILLY, MICHAEL J. MAWDESLEY

Disputes frequently occur on engineering and construction projects. In this paper it is argued that these disputes need to be evaluated and managed, with proper attention being…

Dealing with unexpected problems — do contracts help? A comparison of the NEC and JCT 80 forms

MARTIN LOOSEMORE

This paper considers the impact that contractual procedures have upon the client's control system's ability to deal with unexpected problems. An analysis is made of the relevant…

Information for the management of the building‐materials flow

EVERT R. POORTMAN, H. NORBERT M. BONS

This paper deals with the materials flow to the building site and how to make it meet the requirements of right quality, quantity, time and place. It offers a way to…

Construction technology development: role of an appropriate policy

GEORGE OFORI

Construction industries in developing countries face many problems. One of these is the low level of their technological development. This paper considers how a national…