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Bogus, S M, Molenaar, K R and Diekmann, J E (2005) Concurrent Engineering Approach to Reducing Design Delivery Time. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(11), 1179–85.

El-Diraby, T E and Wang, B (2005) E-Society Portal: Integrating Urban Highway Construction Projects into the Knowledge City. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(11), 1196–211.

El-Rayes, K and Khalafallah, A (2005) Trade-off between Safety and Cost in Planning Construction Site Layouts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(11), 1186–95.

Fredericks, T K, Abudayyeh, O, Choi, S D, Wiersma, M and Charles, M (2005) Occupational Injuries and Fatalities in the Roofing Contracting Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(11), 1233–40.

Hanna, A S, Menches, C L, Sullivan, K T and Sargent, J R (2005) Factors Affecting Absenteeism in Electrical Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(11), 1212–8.

Ibbs, W (2005) Impact of Change’s Timing on Labor Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(11), 1219–23.

Jin, X and Yng Ling, F Y (2005) Model for Fostering Trust and Building Relationships in China’s Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(11), 1224–32.

Type: Journal Article
Keywords: Risk management; Project management; China; Construction industry;
ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2005)131:11(1224)
Abstract:
Trust is an underlying psychological condition that can cause cooperation or risk-taking. Trust is considered as a predominant feature and a central mechanism in business transactions, especially among Chinese. Trust-based relationships create advantages in conducting business such as lowering cost, shortening duration, and improving performance. Indispensable conditions for trust to arise are relationships and risks. Different risks surface as a result of different levels of relationships. Sustained trust is therefore fostered by various means to counterbalance those risks. In order to assess the links between distinct trust-related features, a model is constructed and tested through a questionnaire survey in China. The findings generally support the model in terms of explaining the dominant relationships, inherent risks, and trust-fostering tools. It is recommended that firms adopt the refined model and utilize successful practices verified in this paper to foster trust and relationships and in turn secure project success.

Kim, Y, Kim, K and Shin, D (2005) Delay Analysis Method Using Delay Section. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(11), 1155–64.

Lee, H, Ryu, H, Yu, J and Kim, J (2005) Method for Calculating Schedule Delay Considering Lost Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(11), 1147–54.

Nassar, K M, Nassar, W M and Hegab, M Y (2005) Evaluating Cost Overruns of Asphalt Paving Project Using Statistical Process Control Methods. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(11), 1173–8.