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Al-Homoud, M S, Abdou, A A and Khan, M M (2004) Safety design practices in residential buildings in Saudi Arabia. Building Research & Information, 32(06), 538–43.

Buchmann-Slorup, R (2014) Applying critical chain buffer management theory in location-based management. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 506-19.

Fu, W K, Drew, D S and Lo, H P (2004) Start-up and steady-state learning in recurrent bidding. Building Research & Information, 32(06), 484–96.

Gatti, U C, Migliaccio, G C, Bogus, S M and Schneider, S (2014) An exploratory study of the relationship between construction workforce physical strain and task level productivity. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 548-64.

Heerwagen, J H, Kampschroer, K, Powell, K M and Loftness, V (2004) Collaborative knowledge work environments. Building Research & Information, 32(06), 510–28.

Isaac, S and Navon, R (2014) Can project monitoring and control be fully automated?. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 495-505.

Lansley, P, McCreadie, C, Tinker, A, Flanagan, S, Goodacre, K and Turner-Smith, A (2004) Adapting the homes of older people: a case study of costs and savings. Building Research & Information, 32(06), 468–83.

Lucko, G, Alves, T D C L and Angelim, V L (2014) Challenges and opportunities for productivity improvement studies in linear, repetitive, and location-based scheduling. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 575-94.

Nasir, H, Ahmed, H, Haas, C and Goodrum, P M (2014) An analysis of construction productivity differences between Canada and the United States. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 595-607.

Perng, Y-H and Chang, C-L (2004) How does Government Procurement Law affect bidding price competition in Taiwan?. Building Research & Information, 32(06), 497–509.

Russell, A D, Tran, N and Staub-French, S (2014) Searching for value: construction strategy exploration and linear planning. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 520-47.

Seppänen, O, Evinger, J and Mouflard, C (2014) Effects of the location-based management system on production rates and productivity. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 608-24.

Sezer, A A and Brochner, J (2014) The construction productivity debate and the measurement of service qualities. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 565-74.

Sha, K (2004) Construction business system in China: an institutional transformation perspective. Building Research & Information, 32(06), 529–37.

Swaffield, J A and Jack, L B (2004) Simulation and analysis of airborne cross-contamination routes due to the operation of building drainage and vent systems. Building Research & Information, 32(06), 451–67.

Van der Vlist, A J, Vrolijk, M H and Dewulf, G P M R (2014) On information and communication technology and production cost in construction industry: evidence from the Netherlands. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 641-51.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2014.911932
  • 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.

Vilasini, N, Neitzert, T and Rotimi, J (2014) Developing and evaluating a framework for process improvement in an alliance project: a New Zealand case study. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 625-40.