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Abidel-Razek, R H (1998) Factors affecting construction quality in Egypt: identification and relative importance. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(03), 220–7.

Alkoc, E and Erbatur, F (1998) Site expert: a prototype knowledge-based expert system. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(03), 238–51.

Carrillo, P M (1998) Mergers and acquisitions: the impact on information systems and information technology. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(03), 276–84.

Goh, B-H (1998) Forecasting residential construction demand in Singapore: a comparative study of the accuracy of time series, regression and artificial neural network techniques. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(03), 261–75.

Kumaraswamy, M M (1998) Industry development through creative project packaging and integrated management. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(03), 228–37.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: developing country; joint venture; major project; procurement; technology transfer
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/links/doi/10.1046/j.1365-232X.1998.00041.x/abs
  • Abstract:
    The findings from a set of related investigations into construction mega-project management were integrated into models, frameworks and basic guidelines that would help to improve and integrate (1) work packaging, (2) project participant selection and (3) operational management subsystems. More creative approaches to work packaging and participant selection were seen to significantly support construction industry development and the consequent longer-term benefits in developing countries. A paradigm of 'technology exchange' is proposed as the basis of more viable and mutually beneficial joint ventures that would also facilitate the innovative packaging and integrated management of mega-projects in developing countries. Additionally, it is recommended that hitherto isolated initiatives related to quality, safety or dispute resolution/avoidance should be integrated into synergistic management systems which also incorporate built-in monitoring and evaluation sub-systems. In turn, the latter would trigger both short and long-term remedial measures related to improved project packaging, for example, as well as to personnel training and organizational development programmes.

Landin, A M and Persson, M H (1998) Evaluation of quality systems for specialist contractors. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(03), 210–9.

Loosemore, M (1998) The methodological challenges posed by the confrontational nature of the construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(03), 285–93.

Mattila, K G and Abraham, D M (1998) Linear scheduling: past research efforts and future directions. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(03), 294–303.

Mezher, T M and Tawil, W (1998) Causes of delay in the construction industry in Lebanon. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(03), 252–60.

Uher, T E and Ritchie, J (1998) Promoting the health of construction workers. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(03), 304–11.