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Ballard, G, Harper, N and Zabelle, T (2003) Learning to see work flow: an application of lean concepts to precast concrete fabrication. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(01), 6–14.

Faraj, I (2003) Geometric verification of design. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(01), 56–70.

Kaka, A P, Lewis, J and Petros, H (2003) The effects of the variability of project planning on cost commitment curves: a case study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(01), 15–26.

Rowlinson, S M, Mohamed, S and Lam, S-W (2003) Hong Kong construction foremen's safety responsibilities a case study of management oversight. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(01), 27–35.

Santoso, D S, Ogunlana, S O and Minato, T (2003) Assessment of risks in high rise building construction in Jakarta. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(01), 43–55.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: high rise housing; risk; contract hire; construction management; Indonesia
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://titania.emeraldinsight.com/vl=1289930/cl=13/nw=1/rpsv/cw/mcb/09699988/v10n1/s5/p43
  • Abstract:
    Risk is inherent in every construction project, especially complex projects like high rise buildings. It is helpful to understand the significant risks in order to anticipate their possible negative effects on projects. This research identifies, ranks and categorizes high potential risks in high rise building projects in Jakarta. Questionnaire surveys and interviews were conducted on engineers from contracting firms in the city. The result shows that risks related to management and design are the most significant in high rise construction projects. It is also shown that client interference should be avoided or reduced in tandem with good communication and teamwork between contractors and consultants to minimize defects. Contractors also need to give attention to the maintenance of equipment in order to sustain high productivity levels.

Skitmore, M R and Drew, D S (2003) The analysis of pre-tender building price forecasting performance: a case study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(01), 27–35.

Wong, C H, Nicholas, J and Holt, G D (2003) Using multivariate techniques for developing contractor classification models. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(01), 99–116.