Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management: Volume 6 Issue 2

Client briefing processes and procurement method selection: a South African study

P.A. BOWEN, R.G. PEARL, P.J. EDWARDS

An effective client briefing process and the selection of an appropriate building procurement system both contribute to the attainment of client objectives with respect to time…

A research model of project complexity and goal commitment effects on project outcome

ANITA M.M. LIU

Essentially, performance evaluation is a human behavioural phenomenon involving a cognitive perceptual process. Project performance has two attributes, at least: (1) the…

Management errors in construction

D. WANTANAKORN, M.J. MAWDESLEY, W.H. ASKEW

Errors occur everywhere and research into inaccuracy has become an important area of study. Managers make errors, and the effects include poor safety, reduced quality, increased…

Using genetic algorithms to solve optimization problems in construction

HASHEM AL‐TABTABAI, ALEX P. ALEX

Genetic algorithm (GA) is a model of machine learning. The algorithm can be used to find sub‐optimum, if not optimum, solution(s) to a particular problem. It explores the solution…

Application of artificial neural network to forecast construction duration of buildings at the predesign stage

SDHABHON BHOKHA, STEPHEN O. OGUNLANA

The application of an artificial neural network (ANN) to forecast the construction duration of buildings at the predesign stage is described in this paper. A three‐layered…

Breakwater construction: an effective method for industrial waste utilization

DULCY M. ABRAHAM, M.H. JOANNE YEH

The Environmental Protection Bureau of Taiwan established the South Star Project in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, as a solution to two problems facing the city—the urgent need to dispose of…

Decision‐makers' perceptions in the formulation of prequalification criteria

S. THOMAS NG, R. MARTIN SKITMORE, NIGEL J. SMITH

Contractor prequalification involves the establishment of a standard for measuring and assessing the capabilities of potential tenderers. The required standard is based on a set…

The relationship between construction project management theory and transaction cost economics

ANTHONY WALKER, CHAU KWONG WING

The process of managing the design and construction of a project on behalf of a client may be analysed using project management theory based on a contingency approach. The…

Differing site conditions risks: a FIDIC/engineering and construction contract comparison

ISSAKA NDEKUGRI, BARRY MCDONNELL

A new edition of the FIDIC Red Book is under discussion. It is an issue whether this edition should be based on the current edition or there should be a complete break with…

Architectural management—an evolving field

STEPHEN EMMITT

The term architectural management has been in use since the 1960s and forms an essential part of this journal's title. However, the evolution of the architectural management field…

Integrated models for construction planning: object flow and relationship

M. ALSHAWI, Z. HASSAN

Sharing and exchanging information between project participants are basic requirements for developing construction plans. An isolated construction planning knowledge‐based system…