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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.

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.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Europe; Construction; Construction industry; Management; Engineering education;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1987)113:3(468)
  • Abstract:
    Construction engineering and management education in Central Europe, and its relationship to practice in the construction industry, have concepts that could benefit their counterparts in the United States. This paper first describes the system of education in Central European technical universities, then reviews curricula in four cases. University research practices are also examined and compared to U.S. counterparts, as is the role of academics in industry. While there are many similarities between the two systems, there is more technical content in European degree programs, but at the expense of liberal arts courses. They have more decentralized autonomy in budgeting and staffing, with larger staff sizes to support comparable numbers of faculty and students; but they have lower capital equipment budgets. Finally, characteristics of the Central European construction industry that support research and innovation are examined. These include top management's greater interest in technology and innovation, a comparative lack of the legal liability problems, a bid evaluation system which encourages contractors to submit design alternatives, in‐house contractor research laboratories, and a more cooperative contract administration climate.

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.