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Carty, G J (1995) Construction . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(03), 319–28.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1995)121:3(319)
  • Abstract:
    This paper, written for the ASCE Manual of Professional Practice for Quality in the Constructed Project, Volume II , presents an overview of the construction industry. The paper is organized in accordance with the recommendations of the Task Committee on Technical Supplements to the Guide. It provides a brief history of the development of the construction industry in the United States and its role in today's society. It describes how the industry is presently organized and functions and the types of construction companies. The paper discusses the various forms of construction contracts including: lump sum, unit price, guaranteed maximum price, cost reimbursable, construction management, and design construct. Important contract provisions are reviewed including: bonding, insurance and indemnification, changed conditions, change orders, schedule, liquidated damages, bonus and penalty provisions, payment terms and retainage, subcontracting, partnering and alternate dispute resolution. The writer explains how construction companies are organized, both in the main office and the field. The elements of construction engineering practice are explained and the qualifications for engineers in construction are presented. The relationships with other civil engineering disciplines and design professionals are discussed.

Gibson, G E, Kaczmarowski, J H and Lore, H E (1995) Preproject-Planning Process for Capital Facilities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(03), 312–8.

Herbsman, Z J, Tong Chen, W and Epstein, W C (1995) Time Is Money: Innovative Contracting Methods in Highway Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(03), 273–81.

Koehn, E &, Kothari, R K and Pan, C (1995) Safety in Developing Countries: Professional and Bureaucratic Problems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(03), 261–5.

Powderham, A J and Tamaro, G J (1995) Mansion House London: Risk Assessment and Protection. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(03), 266–72.

Sawhney, A and AbouRizk, S M (1995) HSM-Simulation–Based Planning Method for Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(03), 297–303.

Shapira, A (1995) Rational Design of Shoring-Tower–Based Formwork. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(03), 255–60.

Thomas, H R and Napolitan, C L (1995) Quantitative Effects of Construction Changes on Labor Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(03), 290–6.

Tiong, R L K (1995) Competitive Advantage of Equity in BOT Tender. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(03), 282–9.

Tiong, R L K (1995) Impact of Financial Package versus Technical Solution in a BOT Tender. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(03), 304–11.