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Bubshait, A A and Cunningham, M J (1998) Comparison of Delay Analysis Methodologies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(04), 315–22.

Chao, L and Skibniewski, M J (1998) Fuzzy Logic for Evaluating Alternative Construction Technology. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(04), 297–304.

Faniran, O O, Oluwoye, J O and Lenard, D J (1998) Interactions between Construction Planning and Influence Factors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(04), 245–56.

Garza, J M d l, Hancher, D E and Decker, L (1998) Analysis of Safety Indicators in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(04), 312–4.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1998)124:4(312)
  • Abstract:
    This paper shows the results from a study by Hancher and de la Garza and sponsored by the Construction Industry Institute (CII), which surveyed workers' compensation practices in the construction industry. The writers focus the analysis on four indicators of contractors' safety performance, i.e., the Experience Modification Rate (EMR), the Recordable Incident Rate (RIR), the Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR), and the Workers' Compensation Claims Frequency Indicator (WCCFI). Written and/or phone surveys were conducted of 43 contractors [including both Construction Industry Institute (CII) and non-CII members], nine owners, fourteen insurance professionals, and over 1,600 construction workers, representing 36 states and 21 trades. The data presented in this paper reveal: (1) different OSHA incident rates for contractors who keep track of accidents versus those contractors who do not; (2) different EMR and RIR for small versus large contractors; and (3) a different WCCFI for union versus open shop contractors. The conclusion reads “what gets measured, gets improved.”

Harmelink, D J and Rowings, J E (1998) Linear Scheduling Model: Development of Controlling Activity Path. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(04), 263–8.

Harris, R B and Ioannou, P G (1998) Scheduling Projects with Repeating Activities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(04), 269–78.

LeBlond, D, Owen, F, Gibson, G E, Haas, C T and Traver, A E (1998) Control Improvement for Advanced Construction Equipment. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(04), 289–96.

Moon, S and Bernold, L E (1998) Graphic-Based Human-Machine Interface for Construction Manipulator Control. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(04), 305–11.

Tabatabai-Gargari, M and Elzarka, H M (1998) Integrated CAD/KBS Approach for Automating Preconstruction Activities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(04), 257–62.

Tommelein, I D (1998) Pull-Driven Scheduling for Pipe-Spool Installation: Simulation of Lean Construction Technique. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(04), 279–88.

Toole, T M (1998) Uncertainty and Home Builders' Adoption of Technological Innovations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(04), 323–32.

Wang, S Q, Tiong, R L K, Ting, S K, Chew, D and Ashley, D (1998) Evaluation and Competitive Tendering of BOT Power Plant Project in China. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(04), 333–41.