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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.

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

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: buildability; constructability; design-build; design; integration; project delivery; project management
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/links/doi/10.1046/j.1365-232X.1998.00042.x/abs
  • Abstract:
    Many organizational approaches and technological opportunities are available or under development to improve the integration of design and construction. The opportunities offered by information technology are especially promising. Combining organizational approaches with state-of-the-art technologies in a systematic manner will allow firms to derive the full benefits of computer-aided design for construction. The present paper describes a framework that helps researchers and practitioners approach computer-aided design for construction systematically. The framework identifies six interactions between design and construction. It is based on frameworks for design for manufacture and on an analysis of current building practice. Design for manufacture has proven most effective when integrated into a cyclical product development process. The present framework serves as a road map for the building industry to formalize its information flows, to integrate design for construction into its linear facility delivery process and to approach a more cyclical delivery process.

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.