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Diekmann, J E (1983) Probabilistic Estimating: Mathematics and Applications. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 109(03), 297–308.

Maloney, W F (1983) Productivity Improvement: The Influence of Labor. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 109(03), 321–34.

Mattar, S G (1983) Segmental Post‐Tensioned Dolphin at Tagrin Point. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 109(03), 276–85.

Schnabel, J J and Martin, R E (1983) Parking Garage Supported on Structural Fill. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 109(03), 286–96.

Selinger, S (1983) Payment Timing as a Factor in Bid Evaluation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 109(03), 335–41.

Thomas, H R and Daily, J (1983) Crew Performance Measurement Via Activity Sampling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 109(03), 309–20.

Warszawski, A (1983) Planning and Organization of Research in Building. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 109(03), 261–75.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Buildings; Construction; Planning; Research;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1983)109:3(261)
  • Abstract:
    Identification of research needs in the building sector, and efficient organization of an institutional research effort for their fulfillment, is analyzed. First, the objectives of research in building are enumerated as: (1) Defining standards of performance and methods of measurement of their attainment; (2) exploring methods for attainment of standards at maximum efficiency; and (3) exploring the possibilities for improving performance of systems and compounds. Then the nature of the research process necessary to attain these objectives is explored. Later, methods for identification of research needs are considered, and criteria for determining their priority are suggested. Possible research contribution as identified in the Israeli building sector was divided, in this context, into the following subjects: (1) Generation of basic data; (2) preparation of infrastructure for codes and specifications; (3) development of tools for analysis and design; (4) development of building products; (5) formulation of building policy; and (6) development of managerial procedures. Finally the features of an efficient research organization are reviewed, the most important of which are careful work planning, high quality of work, conformance to time, and budget constraints and good communication with sponsors.

Woolery, J C and Crandall, K C (1983) Stochastic Network Model for Planning Scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 109(03), 342–54.