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Bofang, Z and Jianbo, C (1989) Finite Element Analysis of Effect of Pipe Cooling in Concrete Dams. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(04), 487–98.

Carr, R I (1989) Cost‐Estimating Principles. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(04), 545–51.

Ivanoff, D J and Diekmann, J E (1989) Project‐Labor Agreements in Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(04), 567–84.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Labor relations; Labor unions; Contracts; Management; Employment; Infrastructure; Legal factors; Collective bargaining; Agreements; Construction industry;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1989)115:4(567)
  • Abstract:
    Project‐labor agreements are often used in the construction industry to provide labor peace on construction sites as well as more flexible work‐rule restrictions within each craft designation working on the project sites. Project agreements are usually negotiated on an individual‐project basis for large‐scale, long‐duration construction projects with heavy ongoing manpower demands. Project agreements have proliferated in use in part due to the fragmented and multifaceted bargaining taking place in the local unions' jurisdictions. Project agreements have been designed to overcome the inefficient nature of local labor agreements and consequently improve the competitiveness of unionized construction for large‐scale projects. Project agreements have been actively opposed by local union and nonunion contractor groups. Local contractor groups have challenged the legality of project agreements on the grounds of: (1) Alleged violations of the federal antitrust laws; and/or (2) alleged violations of the federal labor laws. This paper provides useful research information on project agreements and highlights important legal considerations in the negotiation of project agreements.

Kakoto, T, Skibniewski, M J and Hancher, D E (1989) Comparison of U.S. and Japanese Practices in Public Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(04), 499–516.

Lundberg, E J and Beliveau, Y J (1989) Automated Lay‐Down Yard Control System—ALYC. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(04), 535–44.

Nam, C H and Tatum, C B (1989) Toward Understanding of Product Innovation Process in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(04), 517–34.

Rayburn, L M (1989) Productivity Database and Job Cost Control Using Microcomputers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(04), 585–601.

Smith, G R and Hancher, D E (1989) Estimating Precipitation Impacts for Scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(04), 552–66.

Tatum, C B (1989) Organizing to Increase Innovation in Construction Firms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(04), 602–17.