Abstracts – Browse Results

Search or browse again.

Click on the titles below to expand the information about each abstract.
Viewing 7 results ...

Emmitt, S (2001) Technological gatekeepers: the management of trade literature by design offices. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(01), 2–8.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: building products; information management; risk management; specification; trade literature;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/bsc/ecam/2001/00000008/00000001/art00166
  • Abstract:
    Communication of information from manufacturer to design office is important in raising specifiers’ awareness of new building products and product improvements. Efficacy of this process will influence the uptake of innovations, yet the small amount of published research suggests that professionals operate managerial systems, both to limit the volume and to control the quality of this information, in an attempt to ensure its relevance to specifiers in their offices. The research reported here looked at the reasons for filtering information coming into the office and the mechanisms used to achieve these objectives. Interviews with partners of architectural practices and their receptionists, together with views from a number of trade representatives helped to identify and illustrate a number of issues concerning the relationship between manufacturers and designers. Combined, the interviews provide a valuable insight on an area largely neglected by researchers, yet a vital part of the specification process.

Gibb, A G F and Isack, F (2001) Client drivers for construction projects: implications for standardization. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(01), 46–58.

Gilbert, G L and Walker, D H T (2001) Motivation of Australian white-collar construction employees: a gender issue?. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(01), 59–66.

Glass, J and Baiche, B (2001) Perceptions of hybrid concrete construction in the UK construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(01), 67–77.

Lam, K C, Hu, T, Ng, S T, Yuen, R K K, Lo, S M and Wong, C T C (2001) Using an adaptive genetic algorithm to improve construction finance decisions. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(01), 31–45.

Liu, A M-M and Fellows, R (2001) An Eastern perspective on partnering. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(01), 9–19.

Tookey, J E, Murray, M, Hardcastle, C and Langford, D A (2001) Construction procurement routes: re-defining the contours of construction procurement. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(01), 20–30.