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Abdel-Razek, R H (1997) How Construction Managers Would Like Their Performance to Be Evaluated. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 208–13.
Arditi, D, Khisty, C J and Yasamis, F (1997) Incentive/Disincentive Provisions in Highway Contracts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 302–7.
Bernold, L E, Lorenc, S J and Luces, E (1997) Intelligent Technology for Truck Crane Accident Prevention. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 276–84.
Carr, R I (1997) Engineering and Construction Management: Leadership and Opportunity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 292–6.
Chua, D K H, Kog, Y C, Loh, P K and Jaselskis, E J (1997) Model for Construction Budget Performance—Neural Network Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 214–22.
Dzeng, R and Tommelein, I D (1997) Boiler Erection Scheduling Using Product Models and Case-Based Reasoning. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 338–47.
El-Bibany, H (1997) Parametric Constraint Management in Planning and Scheduling: Computational Basis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 348–53.
Eldin, N N (1997) Concurrent Engineering: A Schedule Reduction Tool. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 354–62.
Everett, J G and Yang, I (1997) Workers' Comp. Premiums: Disparities in Penalties for Identical Losses. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 312–7.
Fischer, M and Tatum, C B (1997) Characteristics of Design-Relevant Constructability Knowledge. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 253–60.
Hampson, K and Fischer, M (1997) Structural Designs and Construction Technologies for California Highway Bridges. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 269–75.
Hancher, D E, Garza, J M d l and Eckert, G K (1997) Improving Workers' Compensation Management in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 285–91.
- Type: Journal Article
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- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1997)123:3(285)
- Abstract:
Workers' compensation is one of the most pressing problem areas in the construction industry. The industry, due to the nature of work involved and the demand for safety, is constantly challenged to improve its management of workers' compensation. The current costs of coverage and administration are often thought to be excessive in the industry, while the protection and benefits provided to employees are sometimes perceived as unsatisfactory. This paper was developed from the findings of a Construction Industry Institute (CII) research project that was conducted to identify improved methods of management by contractors for their in-house workers' compensation insurance program. The team members from industry had more than 200 years of experience in construction safety and insurance management with construction organizations. In addition to the expertise of the team members, guidance was also sought from other contractors and the insurance profession. A major finding of the research was that many contractors do not take an active role in workers' compensation management; therefore, this paper presents the research team's major suggestions for contractors to improve their workers' compensation management program. Some means of reducing the costs of workers' compensation insurance while improving the system are given with an estimate of potential cost savings. Cost savings are primarily derived from lower premiums due to the reduction in a contractor's experience modification rate (EMR). Therefore, some discussion of the EMR is provided with an evaluation of its validity as a measure of a contractor's safety performance.
Hassanein, A and Melin, J (1997) Crew Design Methodology for Construction Contractors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 203–7.
Huang, X and Bernold, L E (1997) CAD-Integrated Excavation and Pipe Laying. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 318–23.
Ibbs, C W (1997) Quantitative Impacts of Project Change: Size Issues. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 308–11.
Karshenas, S (1997) Strength Variability of Conventional Slab Formwork Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 324–30.
Li, H and Love, P (1997) Using Improved Genetic Algorithms to Facilitate Time-Cost Optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 233–7.
Naresh, A L and Jahren, C T (1997) Communications and Tracking for Construction Vehicles. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 261–8.
Owers, R and Weber, S L (1997) Strategic Plan for Southwest Indian Community's Construction Business. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 331–7.
Price, A D F and Shawa, H (1997) Survey of Project Related Finance in United Arab Emirates. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 223–32.
Puddicombe, M S (1997) Designers and Contractors: Impediments to Integration. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 245–52.
Scott, S (1997) Delay Claims in U.K. Contracts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 238–44.
Touran, A and Suphot, L (1997) Rank Correlations In Simulating Construction Costs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 297–301.