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Chan, C M R and Harris, F C (1989) A database/spreadsheet application for equipment selection. Construction Management and Economics, 7(03), 235-47.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: computing; database; decision making; equipment; spreadsheet
- ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446198900000025
- Abstract:
A computerized system of selecting construction equipment is described. A database of technical criteria for a backhoe/loader machine is assembled and analysed with a spreadsheet technique. The process of selection uses the Kepner and Tregoe method to arrive at the best choice of excavator for a particular job.