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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.

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.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: contract; control; crisis management; emergency; flexibility
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/links/doi/10.1046/j.1365-232X.1998.00035.x/abs
  • Abstract:
    During a construction crisis, traditional contracts are inflexible, restrictive and counter-productive. Consequently, project participants tend to opt out of contract procedures which, in turn, leads to a disjointed organization and a loss of managerial control. To avoid this problem, drafters of traditional construction contracts need to embrace the principles that underlie contemporary crisis management thinking. However, the construction industry culture is likely to represent a barrier to the successful implementation of more managerially astute contracts such as the Engineering and Construction Contract. As an intermediate step, emergency procedures are suggested. These could be easily incorporated into the existing traditional forms of contract, providing temporary flexibility during a crisis, while at the same time, affording an element of managerial control.

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.