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Chan, W, Chua, D K H and Kannan, G (1996) Construction Resource Scheduling with Genetic Algorithms . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(02), 125–32.

Dozzi, S P, AbouRizk, S M and Schroeder, S L (1996) Utility-Theory Model for Bid Markup Decisions . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(02), 119–24.

Elazouni, A M and Basha, I M (1996) Evaluating the Performance of Construction Equipment Operators in Egypt . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(02), 109–14.

Everett, J G and Frank, P B (1996) Costs of Accidents and Injuries to the Construction Industry . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(02), 158–64.

Everett, J G and Saito, H (1996) Construction Automation: Demands and Satisfiers in the United States and Japan . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(02), 147–51.

Farmer, I W (1996) Performance of Chain Trenchers in Mixed Ground . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(02), 115–8.

Hinze, J and Bren, D (1996) Analysis of Fatalities and Injuries Due to Powerline Contacts . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(02), 177–82.

Hinze, J and Nelson, A (1996) Enhancing Performance of Soundless Chemical Demolition Agents . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(02), 193–5.

Navon, R, Rubinovitz, Y and Coffler, M (1996) Fully Automated Rebar CAD/CAM System: Economic Evaluation and Field Implementation . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(02), 101–8.

Paek, J H and Ock, J H (1996) Innovative Building Construction Technique: Modified Up/Down Method . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(02), 141–6.

Pocock, J B, Hyun, C T, Liu, L Y and Kim, M K (1996) Relationship between Project Interaction and Performance Indicators . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(02), 165–76.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1996)122:2(165)
  • Abstract:
    Researchers and practicing engineers have recently paid considerable attention to alternative approaches to project integration, such as partnering, design-build, constructability, and combinations of these. Each approach may improve a project's integration by increasing the quality and/or quantity of interaction between designers and builders. It is generally accepted that project performance can be enhanced when interaction occurs on a regular basis, beginning early in the project, in an open and trusting environment. This paper presents a method for measuring a project's degree of interaction (DOI), and verifies the relationship between DOI and performance indicators such as cost growth, schedule growth, and number of modifications. The writers apply the analytic hierarchy process technique in weighting criteria for measuring DOI. Data were collected from 25 recently completed public-sector projects using traditional and alternative approaches. The projects with low DOI have a wide range of cost and schedule growth and number of modifications, while projects with high DOI tend to have better and more consistent performance indicators.

Russell, J S and Zhai, H (1996) Predicting Contractor Failure Using Stochastic Dynamics of Economic and Financial Variables . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(02), 183–91.

Warszawski, A (1996) Strategic Planning in Construction Companies . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(02), 133–40.

Wolters, R S and Burleson, R C (1996) Merit Shop Recruitment and Selection Practices in Alabama . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(02), 152–7.