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Amirkhanian, S N and Baker, N J (1992) Expert System for Equipment Selection for Earth‐Moving Operations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(02), 318–31.

Bernold, L E and Chang, P (1992) Potential Gains through Welded‐Wire Fabric Reinforcement. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(02), 244–57.

Diekmann, J E and Kim, M P (1992) SuperChange: Expert System for Analysis of Changes Claims. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(02), 399–411.

Dilger, W H, Tadros, G S and Giannelia, P (1992) Method Proposed for Construction of Multispan Cable‐Stayed Bridges. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(02), 273–82.

Federle, M O and Maloney, W F (1992) Substitutes for Leadership and Unionized Construction Carpenters. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(02), 332–48.

Hulme, T W and Burchell, A J (1992) Bored Tunneling for Singapore Metro. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(02), 363–84.

Kangari, R, Farid, F and Elgharib, H M (1992) Financial Performance Analysis for Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(02), 349–61.

Nam, C H and Tatum, C B (1992) Noncontractual Methods of Integration on Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(02), 385–98.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction management; Construction; Innovation; Efficiency;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1992)118:2(385)
  • Abstract:
    Several progressive engineering and construction firms are now working to overcome the well‐recognized problems of disintegration. One critical problem is the adverse consequences for technological advancement. Familiar and new forms of contracts, such as design‐build and partnerships, are one way to increase integration. Organizational and information integration offer other alternatives to improve coordination and efficiency. Based on investigations of several recent construction innovations, this paper describes four noncontractual means of integration on construction projects: (1) Owner's leadership; (2) the long‐term relationship; (3) employing integration champions; and (4) the professionalism of project participants. Providing real‐world examples of construction innovations, the paper describes how each method helps overcome disintegration. The conclusions and practical applications highlight the need for new forms of integration, the feasibility of using noncontractual means, and the significant benefits of these means. The applications include actions by government agencies, owners, contractors, and educational institutions to increase the frequency and benefits of noncontractual integration.

Nicholls, R (1992) Construction of Grout‐Impregnated Fabric‐Reinforced Pipes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(02), 283–302.

Paek, J H, Lee, Y W and Napier, T R (1992) Selection of Design/Build Proposal Using Fuzzy‐Logic System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(02), 303–17.

Tiong, R L K (1992) Strategies in Risk Management of On‐Demand Guarantees. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(02), 229–43.

Tiong, R L K, Yeo, K and McCarthy, S C (1992) Critical Success Factors in Winning BOT Contracts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(02), 217–28.

Touran, A and Wiser, E P (1992) Monte Carlo Technique with Correlated Random Variables. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(02), 258–72.