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Al-Bataineh, M, AbouRizk, S and Parkis, H (2013) Using Simulation to Plan Tunnel Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(05), 564–71.

Ammar, M, Zayed, T and Moselhi, O (2013) Fuzzy-Based Life-Cycle Cost Model for Decision Making under Subjectivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(05), 556–63.

Aquere, A L, Dinis-Carvalho, J and Lima, R M (2013) Project Cell: Cellular Organization of the Building Design Process. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(05), 538–46.

Arnold, P and Javernick-Will, A (2013) Projectwide Access: Key to Effective Implementation of Construction Project Management Software Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(05), 510–8.

Goh, C S, Abdul-Rahman, H and Abdul Samad, Z (2013) Applying Risk Management Workshop for a Public Construction Project: Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(05), 572–80.

Holt, G D and Edwards, D J (2013) Analysis of United Kingdom Off-Highway Construction Machinery Market and Its Consumers Using New-Sales Data. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(05), 529–37.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction equipment; United Kingdom; Highways and roads; Data analysis; Machinery; Market sector; Supply; Sales; Demand;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000584
  • Abstract:
    The off-highway construction machinery market and its consumers have attracted minimal previous research. This study addresses that void by analyzing annual United Kingdom (UK) (volume/portfolio) new-sales data for the 10 most popular products within that market, 1990–2010 inclusive. Graphical, descriptive statistical, Pearson-correlational, autocorrelational, and elementary modeling are employed to identify contrasts in sales regarding (1) high- and low-volume items; (2) growth trends and significant recessionary effects on volumes; (3) a demand change point circa 1997, since when annual product portfolio has changed little; and (4) product associations in consumer demand. Significant association is demonstrated between demand and construction output, especially with the value of new housing. Subsequently, consumption of wheeled loaders is modeled using construction volume, and demand for mini and crawler excavators is modeled using new-housing data. Time series trends for these machinery types are presented and forecast through 2015. The primary contribution of this study is a deeper understanding of the UK new-machinery market and the predilections of its consumers over the last two decades (to present).

Hon, C K H, Chan, A P C and Yam, M C H (2013) Determining Safety Climate Factors in the Repair, Maintenance, Minor Alteration, and Addition Sector of Hong Kong. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(05), 519–28.

Johnson, T R, Feng, P, Sitzabee, W and Jernigan, M (2013) Federal Acquisition Regulation Applied to Alliancing Contract Practices. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(05), 480–7.

Khamooshi, H and Cioffi, D F (2013) Uncertainty in Task Duration and Cost Estimates: Fusion of Probabilistic Forecasts and Deterministic Scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(05), 488–97.

Marinelli, M and Lambropoulos, S (2013) Algorithmic Method for Scraper Load-Time Optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(05), 459–65.

Melanta, S, Miller-Hooks, E and Avetisyan, H G (2013) Carbon Footprint Estimation Tool for Transportation Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(05), 547–55.

Mitropoulos, P and Memarian, B (2013) Task Demands in Masonry Work: Sources, Performance Implications, and Management Strategies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(05), 581–90.

Poon, C S, Yu, A T W, Wong, A and Yip, R (2013) Quantifying the Impact of Construction Waste Charging Scheme on Construction Waste Management in Hong Kong. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(05), 466–79.

Salman, A, Moselhi, O and Zayed, T (2013) Scheduling Model for Rehabilitation of Distribution Networks Using MINLP. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(05), 498–509.