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Burati, J L, Matthews, M F and Kalidindi, S N (1991) Quality Management in Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(02), 341–59.

Jaselskis, E J and Ashley, D B (1991) Optimal Allocation of Project Management Resources for Achieving Success. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(02), 321–40.

Miller, M L and Bernold, L E (1991) Sensor‐Integrated Nailing for Building Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(02), 213–25.

Nam, C H, Gasiorowski, J G and Tatum, C B (1991) Microlevel Study of Integration in High‐Strength Concrete Innovation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(02), 294–309.

Neely, E S and Neathammer, R (1991) Life‐Cycle Maintenance Costs by Facility Use. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(02), 310–20.

O'Connor, J T, Hugo, F and Stamm, E M (1991) Improving Highway Specifications for Constructibility. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(02), 242–58.

Padilla, E M and Carr, R I (1991) Resource Strategies for Dynamic Project Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(02), 279–93.

Rowings, J E and Kaspar, S L (1991) Constructability of Cable‐Stayed Bridges. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(02), 259–78.

Sanvido, V E and Paulson, B C (1991) Site Analysis Using Controller‐Function Charts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(02), 226–41.

Smith, G R and Roth, R D (1991) Safety Programs and The Construction Manager. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(02), 360–71.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Owners; Construction management; Safety; Liability; Managers; Contracts; Court decisions;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1991)117:2(360)
  • Abstract:
    Safety and the coordination of safety programs have traditionally been the responsibility of the general contractor. The overall general contractor direction and coordination of safety programs is not possible in the multiple prime contract environment of construction management. With the construction management form of project management the owner has increased contact with the prime contractors and, therefore, greater liability for directing or coordinating safety programs. The construction manager, while not in a direct contract relationship with the contractor, acts for the owner relative to project management and assumes some professional liability for project safety management. The nature of this relationship to safety is not well understood by construction managers and indicates that information relevant to the function of the construction manager in safety programs has not been consolidated. This paper identifies how the owner's liability for safety is developed through the contract documents and court decisions relative to liability. Steps to reduce the potential liability for the owner and construction manager are identified as part of an active safety‐management role.

Ward, S C, Curtis, B and Chapman, C B (1991) Advantages of Management Contracting—Critical Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(02), 195–211.