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Antwi-Afari, M F, Li, H, Edwards, D J, Pärn, E A, Seo, J and Wong, A (2017) Effects of different weights and lifting postures on balance control following repetitive lifting tasks in construction workers. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(03), 247–63.
Ballesteros-Pérez, P and Skitmore, M (2017) On the distribution of bids for construction contract auctions. Construction Management and Economics, 35(03), 106-21.
Barrett, P (2007) Revaluing Construction: a holistic model. Building Research & Information, 35(03), 268–86.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Construction performance; improvement; international comparison; national policy; re-engineering construction; Revaluing Construction; structural change; value
- ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
- URL: http://www.informaworld.com/openurl?genre=article&title=Building%20Research%20%26amp%3b%20Information&issn=0961%2d3218&volume=35&issue=3&spage=268&epage=286&doi=10%2e1080%2f09613210601068286&date=2007%2d5&atitle=Revaluing%20Construction%253a%20a%20holisti
- Abstract:
How can progressive and significant change in the construction industry be achieved at a national policy level? Based on a series of international structured workshops of major stakeholders in five countries and further analysis, the connections between the driving/restraining forces to progress and the available actions are pinpointed. Stakeholders with the power to create momentum for change are identified and a general sequence of events is suggested that could progressively achieve significant progress. The analysis presented stresses the huge scope of construction at approximately 20% of gross domestic product (when the use or occupancy phase is included), the importance, but difficulty, of creating a consensual national vision, the potential of 'covenantal' as well as contractual relationships, together with the (currently) wasted opportunity to use information and knowledge progressively throughout the building life cycle. Longer-term implications for client-orientated training and education are introduced, together with the imperative of understanding and promoting the multiple, short- and long-term contributions that flow from construction. An over-arching 'infinity' model is presented with two distinctive features: it is broadly conceptualized towards root causes and the dependence of each area on others is highlighted. As such, it seeks to place familiar subjects in a new challenging context and, in particular, the dynamic linkage is stressed between (internal) industry improvement and the perceived (external) societal value of this contribution.
Clarke, L, Gleeson, C and Winch, C (2017) What kind of expertise is needed for low energy construction?. Construction Management and Economics, 35(03), 78-89.
Cummings, S, Mcdougall, J A and Swaffield, J A (2007) Hydraulic assessment of non-circular-section building drainage. Building Research & Information, 35(03), 316–28.
Edwards, D J and Holt, G D (2007) Construction hand tools: vibration emissions from alternative inserts. Building Research & Information, 35(03), 329–42.
Forsythe, P (2017) Quantifying the recurring nature of fitout to assist LCA studies in office buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(03), 233–46.
Itard, L and Klunder, G (2007) Comparing environmental impacts of renovated housing stock with new construction. Building Research & Information, 35(03), 252–67.
Jones, W, Gibb, A, Goodier, C and Bust, P (2017) Managing the unknown: Addressing the potential health risks of nanomaterials in the built environment. Construction Management and Economics, 35(03), 122-36.
Liu, J, Gao, R, Cheah, C Y J and Luo, J (2017) Evolutionary game of investors' opportunistic behaviour during the operational period in PPP projects. Construction Management and Economics, 35(03), 137-53.
Loosemore, M and Lim, B T H (2017) Linking corporate social responsibility and organizational performance in the construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 35(03), 90-105.
Milion, R N, Alves, T d C and Paliari, J C (2017) Impacts of residential construction defects on customer satisfaction. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(03), 218–32.
Mohamed, M, Pärn, E A and Edwards, D J (2017) Brexit: measuring the impact upon skilled labour in the UK construction industry. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(03), 264–79.
Nelms, C E, Russell, A D and Lence, B J (2007) Assessing the performance of sustainable technologies: a framework and its application. Building Research & Information, 35(03), 237–51.
Nielsen, K J (2017) A comparison of inspection practices within the construction industry between the Danish and Swedish work environment authorities. Construction Management and Economics, 35(03), 154-69.
Ofori-Boadu, A N, Shofoluwe, M A and Pyle, R (2017) Development of a Housing Eligibility Assessment Scoring Method for low-income urgent repair programs. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(03), 194–217.
Short, C A, Barrett, P, Dye, A and Sutrisna, M (2007) Impacts of value engineering on five Capital Arts projects. Building Research & Information, 35(03), 287–315.