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Blismas, N, Wakefield, R and Hauser, B (2010) Concrete prefabricated housing via advances in systems technologies: Development of a technology roadmap. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 17(01), 110.

Butcher, D C A and Sheehan, M J (2010) Excellent contractor performance in the UK construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 17(01), 35–45.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: construction industry; contract workers; performance measures; procurement; United Kingdom
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/09699981011011302
  • Abstract:
    Purpose – Within the UK construction industry, achieving compliance with output key performance indicators (KPIs) no longer represents excellent performance. Rather, such compliance tends to be viewed as the minimum performance requirement on construction programmes. Within that paradigm shift, what needs to be understand is the customer's perspective of excellent performance. The purpose of this paper is to address these issues. Design

Koukkari, H (2010) Transformation of a research centre toward an innovation partner in the construction sector. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 17(01), 89–98.

MacLeod, I A (2010) The education of innovative engineers. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 17(01), 21–34.

Martin, J C, Akande, K and Falconer, R A (2010) Innovations from the Halcrow-Cardiff University strategic collaboration. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 17(01), 64.

Pan, W (2010) Strategies for managing innovation in UK housebuilding. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 17(01), 78–88.

Ruiz, L, Gómez, E, Santos, A G and Vega, S (2010) Study of light-multi-layered façades. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 17(01), 77.

Ruiz, L, Gomez, E, Santos, A G and Vega, S (2010) Study of light-multi-layered facades. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 17(01), 65–77.

Tuuli, M M and Rowlinson, S (2010) What empowers individuals and teams in project settings? A critical incident analysis. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 17(01), 20.