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Abu‐Hijleh, S F and Ibbs, C W (1989) Schedule‐Based Construction Incentives. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(03), 430–43.

Davis, K, Ledbetter, W B and Burati, J L (1989) Measuring Design and Construction Quality Costs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(03), 385–400.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Cost analysis; Construction costs; Errors; Construction industry; Design; Quality control;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1989)115:3(385)
  • Abstract:
    Several troublesome challenges face the U.S. construction industry: productivity is down, litigation is up, delays are common and expensive, foreign firms are taking a greater share of the market. The reasons are complex, but one important common factor is quality—or rather, the lack of it. In view of these facts, a quality performance tracking system (QPTS) has been developed to provide for the quantitative analysis of certain quality‐related aspects of projects, by systematically collecting and classifying costs of quality. By defining quality as “conformance to requirements,” the cost of quality becomes measurable. It consists of two main parts, the cost of quality management efforts and the cost of correcting deviations. A total of 15 categories identify the main quality management efforts. When coupled with 24 deviation categories (plus six “repeat” quality management categories), most of the important quality costs can be identified for tracking and analysis. These categories can be easily changed and adapted to meet individual company requirements for design, construction, and start‐up.

Eldin, N N (1989) Measurement of Work Progress: Quantitative Technique. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(03), 462–74.

Hughes, P J, O'Connor, J T and Traver, A E (1989) Pipe Manipulator Enhancements for Increased Automation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(03), 412–23.

Ioannou, P G (1989) Evaluation of Subsurface Exploration Programs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(03), 339–56.

Johnston, D W, Kahn, K P and Phillips, J B (1989) Formwork Pressures in Tall and Thick Concrete Walls. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(03), 444–61.

Reda, R and Carr, R I (1989) Time‐Cost Trade‐Off Among Related Activities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(03), 475–86.

Rutherford, A W (1989) Organizational Evolution I‐595 Port Everglades Expressway. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(03), 357–69.

Shanmuganayagam, V (1989) Current Float Techniques for Resources Scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(03), 401–11.

Thomas, H R, Sanvido, V E and Sanders, S R (1989) Impact of Material Management on Productivity—A Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(03), 370–84.