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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.

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.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Specifications; Standardization; Construction; Project management;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1993)119:4(757)
  • Abstract:
    The construction industry is in need of an industry‐wide standard specification format, or structure, at the division level that goes beyond the needs of commercial projects. Such a system should readily accommodate engineered project types such as airports, waterways, tunnels, roads, bridges, water‐ and waste‐water‐treatment plants, power plants, and petrochemical facilities. This paper explores the importance of such an industry‐wide standard and objectively analyzes the system that currently most closely resembles such a standard, the Construction Specification Institute's (CSI) MASTERFORMAT. Analysis indicates that CSI Divisions 2 (site work), 15 (mechanical), and 16 (electrical) are either particularly problematic with respect to or nonresponsive to the needs of engineered projects. An alternative division‐level standard format is suggested and evaluated. An active industry‐wide debate is needed.

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.