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Al-Reshaid, K, Kartam, N, Tewari, N and Al-Bader, H (2005) A project control process in pre-construction phases: Focus on effective methodology. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12(04), 351–72.

John, G A, Clements-Croome, D J, Fairey, V and Loy, H M (2005) Contextual prerequisites for the application of ILS principles to the building services industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12(04), 307–28.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Building services; business support services; contracts; partnership
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://miranda.emeraldinsight.com/vl=981848/cl=93/nw=1/rpsv/cgi-bin/linker?ini=emerald&reqidx=/cw/mcb/09699988/v12n4/s1/p307
  • Abstract:
    Purpose - This paper proposes assessing the context within which integrated logistic support (ILS) can be implemented for whole life performance of building services systems. Design/methodology/approach - The use of ILS within a through-life business model (TLBM) is a better framework to achieve a well-designed, constructed and managed product. However, for ILS to be implemented in a TLBM for building services systems, the practices, tools and techniques need certain contextual prerequisites tailored to suit the construction industry. These contextual prerequisites are discussed. Findings - The case studies conducted reinforced the contextual importance of prime contracting, partnering and team collaboration for the application of ILS techniques. The lack of data was a major hindrance to the full realisation of ILS techniques within the case studies. Originality/value - The paper concludes with the recognition of the value of these contextual prerequisites for the use of ILS techniques within the building industry.

Obonyo, E, Anumba, C and Thorpe, T (2005) APRON: an agent-based specification and procurement system for construction products. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12(04), 329–50.

Shang, H, Anumba, C J, Bouchlaghem, D M, Miles, J C, Cen, M and Taylor, M (2005) An intelligent risk assessment system for distributed construction teams. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12(04), 391–409.

Teo, E A L, Ling, F Y Y and Ong, D S Y (2005) Fostering safe work behaviour in workers at construction sites. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12(04), 410–22.

Zhang, H and Tam, C M (2005) Consideration of break in modeling of construction processes. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12(04), 373–90.