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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.
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.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: fuzzy system; finance; loan; optimization; qualitative
- ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
- URL: http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/links/doi/10.1046/j.1365-232X.1998.54081.x/abs
- Abstract:
The present research explores capital requirement models used in medium-size, private construction firms. The decision-maker of a contracting firm can implement a cash flow forecasting model as an early warning system by using a model to identify likely cash-flow problems in advance of the occurrence of these difficulties. Arrangements for acquiring any needed funds from other sources can then be made to avoid the possibility of financial problems in the corporation. In the present research, a model for financial decision-making is developed which, as demonstrated in a case study, provides a method of solving borrowing decision problems. The model includes the ability to evaluate qualitative and fuzzy circumstances. The model also assists in the selection of sources of funding, taking into consideration the capital structure ratio, the period of cash requirements, the borrowing limits and the tax conditions of the firm. The purpose of the model is to provide the decision-maker with a tool kit to analyse her/his financial options.
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.