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Ashley, D B and Bonner, J J (1987) Political Risks in International Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(03), 447–67.
Borges, S K (1987) Roller‐Compacted Concrete Pavement: U.S. Air Force Decision Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(03), 480–7.
C. William, I and Ashley, D B (1987) Impact of Various Construction Contract Clauses. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(03), 501–21.
Duff, A R (1987) Interference in Stochastic Flow‐line Models. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(03), 385–98.
Friedrich, D R, Daly, J P and Dick, W G (1987) Revisions, Repairs, and Rework on Large Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(03), 488–500.
Gilly, B A, Touran, A and Asai, T (1987) Quality Control Circles in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(03), 427–39.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Quality control; Construction industry; Productivity; Motivation; Japan;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1987)113:3(427)
- Abstract:
Total quality control (TQC) programs have been responsible for improved labor motivation, production, and product quality in Japan. Quality control circles, as part of a TQC program, are a rather new participative management technique that merits study and analysis. A brief history of quality circles (QC) is given and QC program implementation is described briefly. The differences between manufacturing industries, where the circles have been originally implemented, and the construction industry are discussed. QC applications in Japanese construction companies are reviewed. and the cultural and organizational differences between the Japanese and United States construction industries are addressed. A number of guidelines are recommended for the implementation of quality circles in a United States construction company. It is believed that if used correctly and efficiently, QC programs can work in the construction industry and can improve productivity, motivation, and quality.
Halpin, D W, Paulson, B C, Schub, A and Willenbrock, J H (1987) Construction Education and Research in Central Europe. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(03), 468–79.
Hester, W T, Kuprenas, J A and H. Randolph, T (1987) Arbitration: A Look at its Form and Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(03), 353–67.
Maloney, W F and McFillen, J M (1987) Influence of Foremen on Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(03), 399–415.
Maloney, W F and McFillen, J M (1987) Worker Perceptions of Contractor Behavior. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(03), 416–26.
Naouin, S G and Langford, D (1987) Management Contracting—The Client's View. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(03), 369–84.
Rogge, D F and Tucker, R L (1987) Research Needs in Steel and Concrete Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(03), 440–6.
Staab, G E (1987) Inspection Checklist for Sheet Pile Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(03), 525–8.