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Alkoc, E and Erbatur, F (1998) Simulation in concreting operations: a comparison of models and resource combinations. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(02), 159–73.

Back, W E and Sanders, S R (1998) Industry expectations for engineering graduates. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(02), 137–43.

Ezulike, E L and Hoare, D J (1998) The need for education in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in the construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(02), 144–9.

Faniran, O O and Caban, G (1998) Minimizing waste on construction project sites. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(02), 182–8.

Hansen, K L, MGann, D and Groák, S (1998) Information technology decision support and business process change in the USA. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(02), 115–26.

Hindle, R D and Rwelamila, P D (1998) Resistance to change: architectural education in a turbulent environment. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(02), 150–8.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: architecture; change; education; information technology; training
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/links/doi/10.1046/j.1365-232X.1998.00043.x/abs
  • Abstract:
    For many decades the architectural profession has been accused of resisting change whilst defending an archaic system, and in doing so, neglecting client needs; in turn, this situation has created opportunities which others are now exploiting. Despite this resistance, change has occurred and is continuing in the profession. Several new procurement systems have evolved which pose a threat to the traditional structure and organization of the industry because the architect does not control these. All of this must have repercussions on the way in which architectural students are prepared for the future. Much of the current curriculum content at architecture schools is probably essential, but it is the development of this syllabus in isolation and what is not taught in it that is the problem. The present paper is concerned with those aspects of change which have impacted upon the global construction environment, and describes their potential effect on the architectural profession, and the vocational education and training of its recruits.

Junnonen, J M (1998) Strategy formation in construction firms. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(02), 107–14.

Loosemore, M and Hughes, K (1998) Emergency systems in construction contracts. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(02), 189–98.

Luiten, G T and Fischer, M A (1998) Opportunities for computer-aided design for construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(02), 127–36.

Proverbs, D G, Holt, G D and Olomolaiye, P O (1998) A comparative evaluation of concrete placing productivity rates amongst French, German and UK construction contractors. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(02), 174–81.