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Basha, I M and Gab‐Allah, A A (1991) Value Engineering in Egyptian Bridge Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(03), 393–401.

Committee on Construction Equipment and Techniques (1991) Trenchless Excavation Construction Methods: Classification and Evaluation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(03), 521–36.

Duerr, D (1991) Transportation of Shippingport Reactor Pressure Vessel. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(03), 551–64.

Fisher, D J and O'Connor, J T (1991) Constructability for Piping Automation: Field Operations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(03), 468–85.

Fondahl, J W (1991) The Development of the Construction Engineer: Past Progress and Future Problems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(03), 380–92.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: ASCE Awards & Prizes; Engineers; Engineering education; Construction; Contracts; Professional practice; Litigation;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1991)117:3(380)
  • Abstract:
    A retrospective view briefly traces graduate‐level educational efforts that have resulted in the emergence of the construction engineer as a recognized member of the civil engineering profession. Then, a prospective view identifies four problem areas that relate to construction activities and should be of concern to civil engineers. These include the need for more effective implementation of new techniques, a reduction of disputes and litigation, improved contractual relationships, and professional teamwork that provides better results for the client. An example based on project scheduling and resource leveling is presented to relate and illustrate these problem areas. The example indicates that after 30 years of application of a “new” technique, a widespread lack of full understanding still leads to improper implementation, that this can lead to extended litigation, that contractual relationships create adversarial relationships in which many civil engineers are losing control to protect their clients, and that due to lack of teamwork by civil engineers in different specialities, prevention or mitigation of damages for the benefit of the client and the public is not being achieved.

Hinze, J and Appelgate, L L (1991) Costs of Construction Injuries. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(03), 537–50.

Kelley, M N (1991) Ft. Drum Estimating and Bidding from Contractor's Point of View. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(03), 565–71.

Rasdorf, W J and Abudayyeh, O Y (1991) Cost‐ and Schedule‐Control Integration: Issues and Needs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(03), 486–502.

Schubert, F N (1991) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Afghanistan's Highways 1960–1967. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(03), 445–59.

Seibert, J E and Evans, G W (1991) Time‐Constrained Resource Leveling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(03), 503–20.

Thomas, H R (1991) Labor Productivity and Work Sampling: The Bottom Line. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(03), 423–44.

Warszawski, A and Navon, R (1991) Robot for Interior‐Finishing Works. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(03), 402–22.

Williams, T P (1991) Hypertext Data Base Applications in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(03), 460–7.