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Altayeb, S (1992) Efficacy of Drug Testing Programs Implemented by Contractors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 780–90.

Bubbers, G and Christian, J (1992) Hypertext and Claim Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 716–30.

Hijazi, A M, AbouRizk, S M and Halpin, D W (1992) Modeling and Simulating Learning Development in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 685–700.

Hinze, J and Wiegand, F (1992) Role of Designers in Construction Worker Safety. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 677–84.

Jaselskis, E J and Russell, J S (1992) Risk Analysis Approach to Selection of Contractor Evaluation Method. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 814–21.

Liska, R W and Snell, B (1992) Financial Incentive Programs for Average‐Size Construction Firm. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 667–76.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Employees; Incentives; Financial management; Management methods; Motivation; Productivity; Construction companies;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1992)118:4(667)
  • Abstract:
    Properly applied financial incentives are a powerful motivational tool that can inspire employees to improve their performance, thus increasing profits and strengthening the company. In light of such potential benefits it is unfortunate that the overwhelming majority of construction contractors do not offer financial incentives to their field workers. Research is performed to study many issues relating to financial incentive programs for small‐to‐medium‐size construction companies located in the southeastern United States. The results of the study indicate that the contractors surveyed generally knew about financial incentive programs, used different types of them to increase productivity, rarely studied financial incentive programs, needed firm proof that programs are effective and efficient, and desired information on how to develop one for their own company. If a financial incentive program is to be developed it must have commitment from top management, be based on realistic productivity standards, be efficiently managed, and have worker support.

Moselhi, O, Fazio, P and Hason, S (1992) Automation of Concrete Slab‐on‐Grade Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 731–48.

Russell, J S and Jaselskis, E J (1992) Predicting Construction Contractor Failure Prior to Contract Award. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 791–811.

Sanvido, V E and Paulson, B C (1992) Site‐Level Construction Information System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 701–15.

Syal, M G, Grobler, F, Willenbrock, J H and Parfitt, M K (1992) Construction Project Planning Process Model for Small‐Medium Builders. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 651–66.

Thomas, H R, Sanders, S R and Bilal, S (1992) Comparison of Labor Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 635–50.

Thomas, H R, Smith, G R and Ponderlick, R M (1992) Resolving Contract Disputes Based on Differing‐Site‐Condition Clause. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 767–79.

Tommelein, I D, Levitt, R E and Hayes‐Roth, B (1992) SightPlan Model for Site Layout. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 749–66.