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Arditi, D and Gunaydin, H M (1998) Factors That Affect Process Quality in the Life Cycle of Building Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(03), 194–203.

Eskins, W A (1998) CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW COLEMAN BRIDGE: FIFTH ROEBLING LECTURE, 1997. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(03), 173–5.

Everett, J G, Halkali, H and Schlaff, T G (1998) Time-Lapse Video Applications for Construction Project Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(03), 204–9.

Hegazy, T and Ayed, A (1998) Neural Network Model for Parametric Cost Estimation of Highway Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(03), 210–8.

Jaselskis, E J and Talukhaba, A (1998) Bidding Considerations in Developing Countries. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(03), 185–93.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1998)124:3(185)
  • Abstract:
    Developing countries pose greater challenges to international construction contractors because of inherent risks such as government instability, shortages of adequately trained craftsmen, difficulty in acquiring needed materials, and lack of adequate infrastructure such as roads, bridges, harbors, and power generation facilities. The international construction market is continuously growing, and there are many opportunities for U.S. contractors to obtain additional work and improve profits. This paper describes characteristics of developing countries that should be of interest to any contractor considering projects in these parts of the world. Additionally, results from a study identify the top information requirements in 15 key areas, which architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms identified. A discussion of characteristics of the construction environment in Kenya is provided as an example of bidding considerations in a typical developing country.

Mattila, K G and Abraham, D M (1998) Resource Leveling of Linear Schedules Using Integer Linear Programming. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(03), 232–44.

Rosenfeld, Y, Navon, R and Cohen, L (1998) Methodology for Prioritizing Cost-Effective Construction Technologies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(03), 176–84.

Shash, A A (1998) Bidding Practices of Subcontractors in Colorado. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(03), 219–25.

Slaughter, E S (1998) Models of Construction Innovation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(03), 226–31.