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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.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: case study; cost control system; effective system; system assessment; Thai construction organizations; traditional system
- ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
- URL: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/search/expand?pub=infobike://bsc/ecam/2001/00000008/F0020005/art00219&unc=
- Abstract:
The most important function that facilitates construction organizations to accomplish profit maximization is cost control. However, the absence of a well-established cost control system has caused failures to many Thai contractors especially during the current economic recession period. To comprehensively understand cost control systems in practice, this study theoretically assessed effectiveness as well as the deficiencies of the 'traditional' systems vis-à-vis the 'effective' systems. In addition, by contrasting what are found in 'effective' systems but not found in 'traditional' systems, critical attributes most contributing to the systems' successfulness were identified so that the improvement steps can be suitably prioritized. The validated findings indicated remarkable contrasts between 'traditional' and 'effective' systems. Two critical aspects, including advancement of cost control framework and systematic participation of site personnel in cost control, were found to be the major differences. Interestingly, similar conditions were encountered in various countries such as Greece, Pakistan and Australia; hence suggestions from this study could be internationally useful.
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.
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.