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Adeli, H and Karim, A (1997) Scheduling/Cost Optimization and Neural Dynamics Model for Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(04), 450–8.

Arditi, D, Kale, S and Tangkar, M (1997) Innovation in Construction Equipment and Its Flow into the Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(04), 371–8.

Hartman, F, Snelgrove, P and Ashrafi, R (1997) Effective Wording to Improve Risk Allocation in Lump Sum Contracts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(04), 379–87.

Jaafari, A (1997) Concurrent Construction and Life Cycle Project Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(04), 427–36.

Kang, L S and Paulson, B C (1997) Adaptability of Information Classification Systems for Civil Works. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(04), 419–26.

Pocock, J B, Liu, L Y and Kim, M K (1997) Impact of Management Approach on Project Interaction and Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(04), 411–8.

Portas, J and AbouRizk, S (1997) Neural Network Model for Estimating Construction Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(04), 399–410.

Schexnayder, C and Ohrn, L G (1997) Highway Specifications—Quality versus Pay. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(04), 437–43.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1997)123:4(437)
  • Abstract:
    This paper presents a case study that assesses three asphalt concrete paving specifications currently in use in various areas of the country. The primary question addressed is how specifications relate quality characteristics to payment for performance. The study indicates that there is little or no consistency with respect to what different highway agencies consider as quality and how quality is paid for through the use of payment factors. It is clear that the key to good specifications is research that identifies and quantifies the relationships that pay factor calculations are based upon. After settling on the quality characteristics, a major concern that must be addressed is determining what test method best represents the characteristic, and can these characteristics be determined at the time of construction. It is clear that there is considerable work still to be done in developing good specifications that ensure a quality product and are equitable to both the owner and contractor.

Touran, A (1997) Probabilistic Model for Tunneling Project Using Markov Chain. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(04), 444–9.

Venegas C., P and Alarcón C., L F (1997) Selecting Long-Term Strategies for Construction Firms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(04), 388–98.

Walsh, K D, Houston, W N and Houston, S L (1997) Field Implications of Current Compaction Specification Design Practices. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(04), 363–70.