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Elinwa, A U and Buba, S A (1993) Construction Cost Factors in Nigeria. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 698–713.

Hastak, M, Vanegas, J A and Puyana‐Camargo, M (1993) Time‐Based Competition: Competitive Advantage Tool for A/E/C Firms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 785–800.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Competition; Organizations; Management; Marketing; Time factors; Planning;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1993)119:4(785)
  • Abstract:
    With the ever‐increasing competition in the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry, more and more A/E/C firms are considering new business strategies to gain a competitive market advantage, while still taking care of the needs and requirements of their customers. A new class of strategies, time‐based competition (TBC) strategies, responds to the new competitive conditions of the market today, identifying time as the most critical variable in today's competitive arena. Although these strategies have been extremely successful for an increasing number of firms in the industrial and service sector, A/E/C firms have not fully realized their strategic importance in gaining a competitive edge in the market. This paper describes some isolated examples of limited application of TBC in the A/E/C Industry, and introduces a conceptual framework for the implementation of TBC as a strategic tool for gaining a competitive advantage.

Howell, G, Laufer, A and Ballard, G (1993) Interaction between Subcycles: One Key to Improved Methods. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 714–28.

Moselhi, O and El‐Rayes, K (1993) Scheduling of Repetitive Projects with Cost Optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 681–97.

Navon, R, Kelly, P W and Johnston, D W (1993) Human Factors in Introducing On‐Site Construction Automation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 801–12.

O'Connor, J T and Caraway, P H (1993) Need for Specification Format that Accommodates Engineered Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 757–68.

Ohura, T and Kato, M (1993) Erection and Field Test of Concrete Arch Bridge Applying Composite Tube. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 666–80.

Paek, J H, Lee, Y W and Ock, J H (1993) Pricing Construction Risk: Fuzzy Set Application. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 743–56.

Parfitt, M K, Syal, M G, Khalvati, M and Bhatia, S (1993) Computer‐Integrated Design Drawings and Construction Project Plans. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 729–42.

Radtke, M W and Russell, J S (1993) Project‐Level Model Process for Implementing Constructability. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 813–31.

Russell, J S and Gugel, J G (1993) Comparison of Two Corporate Constructability Programs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 769–84.

Severson, G D, Jaselskis, E J and Russell, J S (1993) Trends in Construction Contractor Financial Data. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 854–8.

Shah, D D, Jain, S K and Prybella, R W (1993) Performance of Remotely Controlled Fiberglass Pipe Jacking System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 832–51.