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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.

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

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: evaluation; ISO 9000; management; quality system; specialist contractor
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/links/doi/10.1046/j.1365-232X.1998.00040.x/abs
  • Abstract:
    Quality systems are being adopted by the Swedish building industry to an increasing degree. The present paper examines two categories of specialist contractors-electrical contractors, and plumbing, heating and ventilation contractors-and the introduction of quality systems in these environments. The companies were assessed in terms of the ISO 9001 standard and the Crosby Quality Management Maturity Grid. The evaluation shows that much has been accomplished in efforts to ensure quality, but that much is yet to be done. Considering the investment in resources, which the introduction of a quality system represented for these firms, it is noteworthy that none of them measured the effects of quality control in a concrete way. A specific instrument, based on ISO 9001 and the Crosby Grid, is seen as applicable. The importance of developing the evaluation of quality systems further is emphasized, an approach which can be used both by suppliers and by customers.

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.