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Al-Jibouri, S H and Mawdesley, M J (2001) Design and experience with a computer game for teaching construction project planning and control. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(05), 418–27.

Bresnen, M and Marshall, N (2001) Understanding the diffusion and application of new management ideas in construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(05), 335–45.

Charoenngam, C and Sriprasert, E (2001) Assessment of cost control systems: a case study of Thai construction organizations. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(05), 368–80.

Chritamara, S, Ogunlana, S O and Bach, N L (2001) Investigating the effect of initial scope establishment on the performance of a project through system dynamics modelling. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(05), 381–92.

Gil, N, Tommelein, I D, Kirkendall, R L and Ballard, G (2001) Leveraging speciality-contractor knowledge in design-build organizations. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(05), 355–67.

Harris, R A and Scott, S (2001) UK practice in dealing with claims for delay. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(05), 317–24.

Kululanga, G K and McCaffer, R (2001) Measuring knowledge management for construction organizations. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(05), 346–54.

Kumaraswamy, M and Dulaimi, M (2001) Empowering innovative improvements through creative construction procurement. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(05), 325–34.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: construction; innovation; learning; manufacturing; procurement; project
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/bsc/ecam/2001/00000008/F0020005/art00215
  • Abstract:
    The heightened state of flux in the construction industry in general and construction procurement strategies in particular, provides welcome opportunities to inject innovative improvements. While some improvements are generated from within the construction industry itself, these evolve sluggishly along prolonged learning curves. These are compared with lessons to be learnt and examples to be drawn from manufacturing in the development of a marketable product. A product development focus is thus advocated in re-integrating segregated groups and in empowering and inspiring the innovations that are needed to achieve the dramatic productivity gains now demanded from the construction industry.

Messner, J I and Sanvido, V E (2001) An information model of project evaluation. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(05), 393–402.

Oyegoke, A S (2001) UK and US construction management contracting procedures and practices: a comparative study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(05), 403–17.