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Ayyub, B M and Haldar, A (1984) Project Scheduling Using Fuzzy Set Concepts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(02), 189–204.

Collier, C A and Jacques, D E (1984) Optimum Equipment Life by Minimum Life‐Cycle Costs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(02), 248–65.

Grimm, C T (1984) Facade Topography in Masonry Failure Investigation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(02), 145–51.

Hulshizer, A J and Desai, A J (1984) Shock Vibration Effects on Freshly Placed Concrete. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(02), 266–85.

Jaafari, A (1984) Criticism of CPM for Project Planning Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(02), 222–33.

Koehn, E and Espaillat, C A (1984) Costs and Benefits of MBE Rules in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(02), 235–47.

Maloney, W F and Jones, T W (1984) Labor‐Management Cooperation: Operation MOST. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(02), 205–21.

Rogge, D F (1984) Delay Reporting Within Cost Accounting System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(02), 289–92.

Thomas, H R, Guevara, J M and Gustenhoven, C T (1984) Improving Productivity Estimates by Work Sampling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(02), 178–88.

Thomas, H R, Heuer, D W and Filippelli, R L (1984) Settlement of Construction Jurisdictional Disputes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(02), 165–77.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction industry; Labor relations; Labor unions; Dispute resolution;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1984)110:2(165)
  • Abstract:
    Jurisdictional disputes in the construction industry have long been a source of lost productivity. While dispute causes have been documented else‐where, the mechanisms for resolving disputes are explored here. Two alternatives are possible, namely: (1) The National Labor Relations Board; and (2) the Impartial Jurisdictional Disputes Board. For each approach, the organization, resolution process, appeal and injunctive relief opportunities, decision time frame, and decision criteria are documented. The two approaches are compared, and the advantages and disadvantages for each are cited. These assertions are based upon interviews and questionnaires. More than 60 industry and union officials participated. It is concluded that a voluntary procedure is highly desirable. The major barriers to developing a satisfactory procedure are: (1) Decision criteria; (2) enforcement authority; (3) contractor stipulation; and (4) scope of application. By far, the most difficult issue is that of decision criteria. The unions want the primary criterion to be past agreements of record and established trade practices. Contractors want more emphasis on efficiency and good management practices. It is concluded that unless this issue is resolved, no voluntary procedure will be satisfactory.

Van Der Meulen, G J R and Money, A H (1984) The Bidding Game. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(02), 153–64.