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Rahman, M M and Kumaraswamy, M M (2002) Risk management trends in the construction industry: moving towards joint risk management. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(02), 131–51.

Sarshar, M, Tanyer, A M, Aouad, G and Underwood, J (2002) A vision for construction IT 2005–2010: two case studies. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(02), 152–60.

Singh, A (2002) Behavioural perceptions of design and construction engineers. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(02), 66–80.

Skitmore, M R and Lo, H P (2002) A method of identifying high outliers in construction contract auctions. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(02), 90–130.

Xiao, H and Proverbs, D (2002) Construction time performance: an evaluation of contractors from Japan, the UK and the US. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(02), 81–9.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: analysis of variance; international comparison; time performance
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/search/expand?pub=infobike://bsc/ecam/2002/00000009/00000002/art00236&unc=
  • Abstract:
    International comparisons of contractor performance allow contractors in different countries to distinguish their own strengths and weaknesses and improve their competitiveness accordingly. Based on a survey of contractors in Japan, the UK and the US, contractor time performance is evaluated and compared. It is found that Japanese contractors achieve shorter construction times and higher levels of time certainty than their UK and US counterparts. Furthermore, anticipated delays are far shorter in Japan and levels of client satisfaction are significantly higher than in the US and UK. The superior performance of Japanese contractors may be attributed to their working practices which were characterized by the use of a larger workforce on site, detailed planning, close working relationships with their subcontractors, and an overriding focus on time certainty.