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Edwards, P J and Bowen, P A (1998) Risk and risk management in construction: a review and future directions for research. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(04), 339–49.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: procurement; communication; risk management; project management; soft systems
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/links/doi/10.1046/j.1365-232X.1998.54072.x/abs
  • Abstract:
    The literature on construction and project risk management published during the period from 1960 to 1997 is reviewed and analysed to identify trends and foci in research and practice. This analysis is used to identity gaps and inconsistencies in the knowledge and treatment of construction and project risk. The findings suggested that political, economic, financial and cultural categories of construction risk deserve greater research attention, as do those associated with quality assurance, and occupational health and safety. Temporal aspects of risk, and risk communication, are also important fields for investigation.

Green, S D (1998) The technocratic totalitarianism of construction process improvement: a critical perspective. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(04), 376–86.

Lam, K C, Runeson, G, Tam, C M and Lo, S M (1998) Modelling loan acquisition decisions. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(04), 359–75.

Loosemore, M (1998) Social network analysis: using a quantitative tool within an interpretative context to explore the management of construction crises. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(04), 315–26.

Proverbs, D G, Holt, G D and Olomolaiye, P O (1998) A comparative evaluation of reinforcement fixing productivity rates amongst French, German and UK construction contractors. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(04), 350–8.

Smith, J M, Kenley, R and Wyatt, R (1998) Evaluating the client briefing problem: an exploratory study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(04), 387–98.

Tah, J H M, V, C and Howes, R (1998) An application of case-based reasoning to the planning of highway bridge construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(04), 327–38.

Zhang, W R, Wang, S Q, Tiong, R L K, Ting, S K and Ashley, D (1998) Risk management of Shanghai's privately financed Yan'an Donglu tunnels. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(04), 399–410.