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Algarni, A M, Arditi, D and Polat, G (2007) Build-Operate-Transfer in Infrastructure Projects in the United States. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 728–35.

Ali, S, Zayed, T and Hegab, M (2007) Modeling the Effect of Subjective Factors on Productivity of Trenchless Technology Application to Buried Infrastructure Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 743–8.

Balasubramanian, V and Prasad, G S (2007) Manual Bar Bending—An Occupational Hazard for Construction Workers in Developing Nations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 791–7.

Cariaga, I, El-Diraby, T and Osman, H (2007) Integrating Value Analysis and Quality Function Deployment for Evaluating Design Alternatives. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 761–70.

Fan, S, Shen, Q and Lin, G (2007) Comparative Study of Idea Generation between Traditional Value Management Workshops and GDSS-Supported Workshops. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 816–25.

Ibbs, W and Nguyen, L D (2007) Alternative for Quantifying Field-Overhead Damages. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 736–42.

Lee, E, Lee, H and Ibbs, C W (2007) Productivity Aspects of Urban Freeway Rehabilitation with Accelerated Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 798–806.

Lingard, H, Brown, K, Bradley, L, Bailey, C and Townsend, K (2007) Improving Employees’ Work-Life Balance in the Construction Industry: Project Alliance Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 807–15.

Shapira, A and Goldenberg, M (2007) “Soft” Considerations in Equipment Selection for Building Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 749–60.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction equipment; Construction management; Decision making; Cranes;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2007)133:10(749)
  • Abstract:
    This paper raises the issue of “soft” considerations in the selection of equipment for building construction projects. The paper aims at increasing the awareness: (1) to the nature, variety, and richness of soft factors; (2) to their significant role and potential impact on the outcome of decision making; and (3) to the inherent difficulty of evaluating them and integrating them within a comprehensive selection process. Existing state-of-the-art equipment selection models were analyzed and found to be inadequate in terms of both considering soft factors and providing mechanisms for their systematic evaluation. Six cases of large-size, complex construction projects were investigated to obtain an extensive list of typical soft factors. This investigation revealed that the consideration of soft factors in current practices is essentially unstructured and is not integrated within the selection process in a systematic manner. A desirable selection process is outlined that generally responds to the needs identified in the study. The proposition of a specific method for the quantitative treatment of soft factors and their tradeoff with cost factors is the subject of another paper.

Williams, T, Bernold, L and Lu, H (2007) Adoption Patterns of Advanced Information Technologies in the Construction Industries of the United States and Korea. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 780–90.

Zhang, G and Zou, P X (2007) Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process Risk Assessment Approach for Joint Venture Construction Projects in China. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 771–9.