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Choo, H J, Tommelein, I D, Ballard, G and Zabelle, T R (1999) WorkPlan: Constraint-Based Database for Work Package Scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(03), 151–60.

Chua, D K H, Kog, Y C and Loh, P K (1999) Critical Success Factors for Different Project Objectives. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(03), 142–50.

Gransberg, D D, Dillon, W D, Reynolds, L and Boyd, J (1999) Quantitative Analysis of Partnered Project Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(03), 161–6.

Hanna, A S, Russell, J S, Gotzion, T W and Nordheim, E V (1999) Impact of Change Orders on Labor Efficiency for Mechanical Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(03), 176–84.

Hegazy, T (1999) Optimization of Resource Allocation and Leveling Using Genetic Algorithms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(03), 167–75.

Li, H, Shen, L Y and Love, P E D (1999) ANN-Based Mark-Up Estimation System with Self-Explanatory Capacities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(03), 185–9.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1999)125:3(185)
  • Abstract:
    Artificial neural networks (ANNs) have been applied to support construction mark-up estimation. The major drawback of this application, however, is that an ANN system is unable to explain why and how a particular recommendation is made. This significantly affects the user-acceptance of the system and its results. The research presented in this paper investigates the use of the KT-1 method for automatically extracting rules from a trained neural network. The KT-1 method is implemented and tested on collected bidding data, and the results from the investigation indicate the usefulness of the KT-1 method. Discussions on the difficulties of generating automated explanations are also presented.

Shen, L, Drew, D and Zhang, Z (1999) Optimal Bid Model for Price-Time Biparameter Construction Contracts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(03), 204–9.

Smith, S D (1999) Earthmoving Productivity Estimation Using Linear Regression Techniques. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(03), 133–41.

Torbica, Z M and Stroh, R C (1999) Impact of Total Quality Management on Home-Buyer Satisfaction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(03), 198–203.

Wang, S Q, Tiong, R L K, Ting, S K and Ashley, D (1999) Political Risks: Analysis of Key Contract Clauses in China's BOT Project. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(03), 190–7.