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Al‐Bahar, J F and Crandall, K C (1990) Systematic Risk Management Approach for Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 533–46.

Blakey, L H (1990) Bar Codes: Prescription for Precision, Performance, and Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 468–79.

Jaafari, A and Mateffy, V K (1990) Realistic Model for Equipment Replacement. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 514–32.

Jackson, J T (1990) Technical Specifications' Effect on Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 463–7.

Jahren, C T and Ashe, A M (1990) Predictors of Cost‐Overrun Rates. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 548–52.

Kalu, T C U (1990) New Approach to Construction Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 494–513.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction management; Cost control; Critical path method; Resource management;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1990)116:3(494)
  • Abstract:
    In this paper the concept of organizational effectiveness based on the productivity/PERT/LOB methodology has been elaborated. Using illustrative examples it was demonstrated that the introduction of the concept of resource or factor effectiveness into the management of construction engineering projects can be of immense value in dealing with cost overruns, which have become a critical problem in the construction industry. Particularly of great significance in this approach the two types of analyses: partial effect analysis (PEA) and the total effect analysis (TEA), which provide pertinent information about the current status of the project, for detecting the proximate and remote causes of changes in the effectiveness of the resources used in the project execution. The usefulness of this technique in determining the efficiency of the supervisors, foremen, and management in the use of the various resources; in ensuring that disbursements are consistent with management's expectations on the actual work to be done; in indicating when a portion of a project should be subcontracted; and in establishing cost overrun bounds, is also discussed.

Maloney, W F (1990) Framework for Analysis of Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 399–415.

Russell, J S, Skibniewski, M J and Vanegas, J A (1990) Framework for Construction Robot Fleet Management System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 448–62.

Sarisley, E F (1990) Construction Methods and Costs of Stress‐Laminated Timber Bridges. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 432–47.

Stanton, W A and Willenbrock, J H (1990) Conceptual Framework for Computer‐Based, Construction Safety Control. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 383–98.

Stukhart, G and Cook, E L (1990) Bar‐Code Standardization in Industrial Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 416–31.

Touran, A (1990) Integration of Simulation with Expert Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 480–93.