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AbouRizk, S M and Wales, R J (1997) Combined Discrete-Event/Continuous Simulation for Project Planning. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(01), 11–20.

Crowley, L G (1997) Robust Statistical Estimators for Use within Competitive Bid Data. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(01), 53–63.

Daoud, O E K (1997) The Architect/Engineer's Role in Rehabilitation Work. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(01), 1–5.

Elazouni, A M (1997) Constructability Improvement of Steel Silos during Field Operations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(01), 21–25.

Everett, J G and Farghal, S H (1997) Data Representation for Predicting Performance with Learning Curves. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(01), 46–52.

Farghal, S H and Everett, J G (1997) Learning Curves: Accuracy in Predicting Future Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(01), 41–45.

Kangari, R and Miyatake, Y (1997) Developing and Managing Innovative Construction Technologies in Japan. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(01), 72–78.

Kartam, S, Ballard, G and Ibbs, C W (1997) Introducing a New Concept and Approach to Modeling Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(01), 89–97.

Mondorf, P E, Kuprenas, J A and Kordahi, E N (1997) Segmental Cantilever Bridge Construction Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(01), 79–84.

Russell, J S, Jaselskis, E J and Lawrence, S P (1997) Continuous Assessment of Project Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(01), 64–71.

Shi, J and AbouRizk, S M (1997) Resource-Based Modeling for Construction Simulation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(01), 26–33.

Songer, A D and Molenaar, K R (1997) Project Characteristics for Successful Public-Sector Design-Build. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(01), 34–40.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1997)123:1(34)
  • Abstract:
    The use of design-build project procurement is rapidly increasing in the public sector. Documented design-build success and imminent changes in federal procurement law are indicators of continued large-scale growth in the public sector. Rapid growth, combined with a lack of long-term experience among many public agencies, necessitates continued investigation of the underlying principles of design-build. Understanding which project characteristics are critical for success is fundamental for improved public agency implementation. To this end, a comprehensive research study was conducted on public-sector selection of design-build. This paper discusses results from a survey of 88 public-sector design-build personnel and structured interviews of federal agency representatives. Five primary project characteristics are discussed: well-defined scope, shared understanding of scope, owner construction sophistication, adequate owner staffing, and established budget. These suggest selection of design-build as an appropriate delivery strategy for successful project completion. Additionally, this paper addresses public-sector criteria of success; these include: staying on budget, conforming to user's expectations, and staying on schedule.

Tiong, R L K and Alum, J (1997) Final Negotiation in Competitive BOT Tender. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(01), 6–10.

Touran, A, Sheahan, T C and Ozcan, E (1997) Rational Equipment Selection Method Based on Soil Conditions. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(01), 85–88.