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Awil, A and Aziz, A R A (2002) International markets: Malaysian construction contractors and the stage theory. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 94-106.
El-Higzi, F (2002) Foreign market selection factors in the Australian construction services sector. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 107-120.
Francis, V and Lingard, H (2002) The case for family-friendly work practices in the Australian construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 28-36.
Jefferies, M, Chen, S and Conway, J (2002) Assessment of professional competence in a construction management problem-based learning setting. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 47-56.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Problem based learning; professional competence; construction management education
- ISBN/ISSN: 1445-2634
- URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v2i1.2886
- Abstract:
This paper discusses the congruence between problem-based learning (PBL) and competencybased assessment and describes how competency based assessment has been implementedin a professional construction management programme. The design andunderlying principles of assessment approaches used to determine students' professionalcompetence through use of professional standards to frame learning and assessment arediscussed. Through presentation of preliminary findings of a case study that explores staffand student experiences in the construction management programme, the authors describethe issues and challenges they have encountered in implementing competencybased assessment in a PBL programme within the context of higher education.
Lam, K C, Cheung, S O, Tang, C M and Ng, S T (2002) Capital budgeting evaluation practices of building contractors in Hong Kong. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 81-93.
Ling, F and Leong, E (2002) Performance of design-build projects in terms of cost, quality and time: views of clients, architects and contractors in Singapore. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 37-46.
Manley, K and Marceau, J (2002) Integrated manufacturing-services businesses in the Australian building and construction sector. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 1-12.
Ng, T, Luu, D and Chen, S (2002) Decision criteria and their subjectivity in construction procurement selection. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 70-80.
Smallwood, J and Venter, D (2002) The influence of project managers on construction health and safety in South Africa. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 57-69.
Soetanto, R and Proverbs, D (2002) Modelling client satisfaction levels: the impact of contractor performance. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 13-27.