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Abeid, J and Arditi, D (2003) Photo-net: an integrated system for controlling construction progress. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(03), 162–71.

Duyshart, B, Walker, D, Mohamed, S and Hampson, K (2003) An example of developing a business model for information and communication technologies (ICT) adoption on construction projects - the National Museum of Australia project. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(03), 179–92.

Luu, D T, Ng, S T and Chen, S E (2003) Parameters governing the selection of procurement system - an empirical survey. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(03), 209–18.

Nassar, K (2003) Construction contracts in a competitive market: C3M, a simulation game. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(03), 172–8.

Toakley, A R and Marosszeky, M (2003) Towards total project quality - a review of research needs. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(03), 219–28.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: construction industry; procurement; total quality management; research; project management
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://titania.emeraldinsight.com/vl=1289930/cl=13/nw=1/rpsv/cw/mcb/09699988/v10n3/s6/p219
  • Abstract:
    The focus of quality management (QM) in the construction industry, and its literature, has been on during construction and on product quality. The construction phase represents the final step in the construction procurement process, however it is the outcome of the previous stages of analysis, planning and design and represents but a small fraction of the overall cost and value that is created in the construction and use of buildings and built infrastructure. In other industry sectors and through the international quality movement, the focus in QM has moved to total quality. This is reflected internationally in the criteria for quality awards in which product quality represents only some 20 per cent of the total score for an enterprise. This paper briefly reviews the development of the quality movement and its application within the construction sector and suggests a broader scope for the application of quality concepts within the procurement process from a whole-of-life perspective. Identifies also areas which require further research.

Wirahadikusumah, R (2003) Application of dynamic programming and simulation for sewer management. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(03), 193–208.