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Abdul-Lateef, O A (2010) Quantitative analysis of criteria in university building maintenance in Malaysia. Construction Economics and Building, 10(03), 51-61.
Ameh, J and Odusami, K (2010) Nigerian building professionals’ ethical ideology and perceived ethical judgement. Construction Economics and Building, 10(03), 1-13.
Coggins, J, Elliott, R and Bell. M (2010) Towards harmonisation of construction industry payment legislation: a consideration of the success afforded by the East and West Coast models in Australia. Construction Economics and Building, 10(03), 14-35.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Construction industry; payment legislation; Australia; harmonisation
- ISBN/ISSN: 1837-9133
- URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v10i3.1804
- Abstract:
This article considers the success of the two distinct construction industry payment legislative models operating in Australia – “East Coast” and “West Coast” – in achieving their objective of improving cash flow throughout the construction industry. Success parameters are identified by the authors – namely: the levels of justice afforded by the legislation, the administrative and legal burden generated by the legislation, and the impact of the legislation on the relationships between the contracting parties – which are used as a basis to discuss and compare the performances of the East and West Coast models. It is concluded that the West Coast model provides a more just dispute resolution process, generates less administrative and legal burden, and is more conducive towards establishing positive relationships between contracting parties. However, it is recognised that there is a need for more data to be gathered from construction industry stakeholders before any firm recommendations can start to be made as to the most appropriate conceptual framework and detail for a harmonised approach.
Davenport, P (2010) Harmonisation of chalk and cheese. Construction Economics and Building, 10(03), 36-50.
Kay, R (2010) Australia’s crisis of uncertainty. Construction Economics and Building, 10(03), 76-79.
Ting, M (2010) Building on shaky ground: quality and safety in China’s construction industry in the wake of the Wenchuan and Yushu earthquakes. Construction Economics and Building, 10(03), 62-75.