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Ford, D N (2002) Achieving Multiple Project Objectives through Contingency Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(01), 30–39.

Haas, C and Einstein, H H (2002) Updating the Decision Aids for Tunneling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(01), 40–48.

Hanna, A S, Camlic, R, Peterson, P A and Nordheim, E V (2002) Quantitative Definition of Projects Impacted by Change Orders. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(01), 57–64.

Jaselskis, E J, Kurtenbach, J M and Forrest, J (2002) Enhancing Financial Success Among Electrical Contractors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(01), 65–75.

Lee, E, Roesler, J, Harvey, J T and Ibbs, C W (2002) Case Study of Urban Concrete Pavement Reconstruction on Interstate 10. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(01), 49–56.

Love, P E D (2002) Influence of Project Type and Procurement Method on Rework Costs in Building Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(01), 18–29.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Project management; Costs; Australia; Scheduling; project management; cost-benefit analysis; building; civil engineering; scheduling;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2002)128:1(18)
  • Abstract:
    While it is widely recognized that additional costs due to rework can have an adverse effect on project performance, limited empirical research has been done to investigate the influencing factors. The research presented in this paper aims to determine the influence of different project types and procurement methods on rework costs in construction projects. Using a questionnaire survey, rework costs were obtained from 161 Australian construction projects. The direct and indirect consequences of rework are analyzed and discussed. It is shown that, contrary to expectation, rework costs do not differ relative to project type or procurement method. In addition, it was found rework contributed to 52% of a project’s cost growth and that 26% of the variance in cost growth was attributable to changes due to direct rework. To reduce rework costs and therefore improve project performance, it is posited that construction organizations begin to consider and measure them, so that an understanding of their magnitude can be captured, root causes identified, and effective prevention strategies implemented.

McCabe, B, AbouRizk, S and Gavin, J (2002) Time of Sampling Strategies for Asphalt Pavement Quality Assurance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(01), 85–89.

Thomas, H R (2002) 2000 Peurifoy Lecture: Construction Practices in Developing Countries. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(01), 1–7.

Wang, W (2002) SIM-UTILITY: Model for Project Ceiling Price Determination. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(01), 76–84.

Yates, J K and Lockley, E E (2002) Documenting and Analyzing Construction Failures. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(01), 8–17.