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Bidanset, P, McCord, M, Davis, P and Sunderman, M (2019) An exploratory approach for enhancing vertical and horizontal equity tests for {[}ad valorem{]} property tax valuations using geographically weighted regression. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction , 24(02), 231–50.

Blismas, N, Pasquire, C and Gibb, A (2006) Benefit evaluation for off-site production in construction. Construction Management and Economics, 24(02), 121-30.

Bon, R (1996) Whither global construction? Some results of the ECERU opinion survey, 1993–95. Building Research & Information, 24(02), 81–5.

Bouchlaghem, N M (1996) A computer model for the design of window shading devices. Building Research & Information, 24(02), 104–7.

Chang, A S and Tien, C-C (2006) Quantifying uncertainty and equivocality in engineering projects. Construction Management and Economics, 24(02), 171-84.

Clements-Croome, D J (1996) Future horizons in building environmental engineering. Building Research & Information, 24(02), 86–96.

Edwards, D J and Holt, G D (2006) Hand-arm vibration exposure from construction tools: results of a field study. Construction Management and Economics, 24(02), 209-17.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Hand-arm vibration; hand tools; vibration; health and safety; site operatives
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190500310643
  • 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.

Edwards, D J, Harris, P T and Holt, G D (1996) The greenhouse effect: impact upon and the role to be played by construction. Building Research & Information, 24(02), 97–103.

Fjeldstad, O, Ali, M and Katera, L (2019) Policy implementation under stress. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 24(02), 129–47.

Gerrish, T, Ruikar, K, Cook, M, Johnson, M and Phillip, M (2017) Using BIM capabilities to improve existing building energy modelling practices. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(02), 190-208.

Grover, R, Walacik, M, Buzu, O, Gunes, T, Raskovic, M and Yildiz, U (2019) Barriers to the use of property taxation in municipal finance. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction , 24(02), 166–83.

Hwang, B-G, Zhao, X and Chin, E W Y (2017) International construction joint ventures between Singapore and developing countries: Risk assessment and allocation preferences. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(02), 209-28.

Jannadi, M O (1996) Factors affecting the safety of the construction industry. Building Research & Information, 24(02), 108–12.

Jiang, W and Lu, Y (2017) Influence of initial trust on control from client perspective: Construction industry in China. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(02), 326-45.

Kpamma, Z E, Adjei-Kumi, T, Ayarkwa, J and Adinyira, E (2017) Participatory design, wicked problems, choosing by advantages. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(02), 289-307.

Leishman, C and Warren, F (2006) Private housing design customization through house type substitution. Construction Management and Economics, 24(02), 149-58.

Li, H (1996) The role of IT manager in construction process re-engineering. Building Research & Information, 24(02), 124–7.

Lingard, H and Francis, V (2006) Does a supportive work environment moderate the relationship between work-family conflict and burnout among construction professionals?. Construction Management and Economics, 24(02), 185-96.

Loudoun, R and Townsend, K (2017) Implementing health promotion programs in the Australian construction industry: Levers and agents for change. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(02), 260-74.

Mangioni, V (2019) Value capture taxation: alternate sources of revenue for Sub-Central government in Australia. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction , 24(02), 200–16.

Manoliadis, O, Tsolas, I and Nakou, A (2006) Sustainable construction and drivers of change in Greece: a Delphi study. Construction Management and Economics, 24(02), 113-20.

Mpofu, B, Ochieng, E G, Moobela, C and Pretorius, A (2017) Profiling causative factors leading to construction project delays in the United Arab Emirates. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(02), 346-76.

Muya, M, Price, A D F and Edum-Fotwe, F T (2006) Overview of funding for construction craft skills training in Sub-Saharan Africa: a case study of Zambia. Construction Management and Economics, 24(02), 197-208.

Nyabwengi, L M and K’Akumu, O A (2019) An evaluation of property tax base in Nairobi city. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction , 24(02), 184–99.

Oshodi, O S, Thwala, W D, Odubiyi, T B, Abidoye, R B and Aigbavboa, C O (2019) Using neural network model to estimate the rental price of residential properties. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction , 24(02), 217–30.

Radvan, M (2019) Municipal charges on communal waste: do they compete with the immovable property tax?. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 24(02), 148–65.

Ruchinskaya, T (1996) The contribution of the Scottish architect Adam Menelaws to Moscow architecture in the early 19th century. Building Research & Information, 24(02), 75–80.

Ruchinskaya, T (1996) The introduction of the architectural scheme of York Gate (1825, Regent's Park, London) in Moscow at the beginning of the 19th century. Building Research & Information, 24(02), 69–74.

Sambasivan, M, Deepak, T J, Salim, A N and Ponniah, V (2017) Analysis of delays in Tanzanian construction industry: Transaction cost economics and structural equation modeling approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(02), 308-25.

Schröpfer, V L M, Tah, J and Kurul, E (2017) Mapping the knowledge flow in sustainable construction project teams using social network analysis. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(02), 229-59.

Seneviratne, K, Amaratunga, D and Haigh, R (2017) Managing housing needs of post conflict housing reconstruction: Sri Lankan perspective. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(02), 275-88.

Shohet, I M and Paciuk, M (2006) Service life prediction of exterior cladding components under failure conditions. Construction Management and Economics, 24(02), 131-48.

Zhang, H, Li, H and Tam, C M (2006) Heuristic scheduling of resource-constrained, multiple-mode and repetitive projects. Construction Management and Economics, 24(02), 159-69.

Zhang, P, Harris, F C and Olomolaiye, P O (1996) A computer-based model for optimizing the location of a single tower crane. Building Research & Information, 24(02), 113–23.