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Easa, S M (1988) Earthwork Allocations with Linear Unit Costs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(04), 641–55.

Eldin, N N (1988) Constructability improvement of Project Designs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(04), 631–40.

Gould, C H (1988) Rolling Fours: Novel Work Schedule. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(04), 577–93.

Ioannou, P G (1988) Geologic Exploration and Risk Reduction in Underground Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(04), 532–47.

Ioannou, P G (1988) Pilot Tunnels: Contractor's Position. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(04), 594–613.

Ioannou, P G and Carr, R I (1988) Advanced Building Technology Matrix System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(04), 517–31.

Maloney, W F (1988) Substance Abuse in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(04), 614–30.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction industry; Engineering; Employees; Personnel management;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1988)114:4(614)
  • Abstract:
    A survey was conducted on contractors, labor union officials, owners, and designers to gather data on the extent and cost of substance abuse in the engineering and construction industry. Approximately 10% of the persons in this industry are perceived as having substance abuse problems with a resulting cost to the industry of approximately $10 billion. Alcohol is the primary problem followed by marijuana and cocaine. The respondents perceive the substance abuse problem to be greater in the industry as a whole than it is in their particular firms. Drug testing is becoming more prevalent, particularly for pre‐employment situations. Employee assistance programs are being developed to help workers get help to overcome their problem. Many employers still have the attitude of identify the abusers and terminate them.

O'Connor, J T and Davis, V S (1988) Constructability Improvement During Field Operations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(04), 548–64.

Perkowski, J C (1988) Technical Trends in the E&C Business: The Next 10 Years. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(04), 565–76.

Ringwald, R C (1988) Applications of Centrifugal Pumps. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(04), 659–63.