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Al-Kaisy, A and Nassar, K (2005) Nighttime construction issues revisited. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 139–56.
Chow, L J, Then, D and Skitmore, M (2005) Characteristics of teamwork in Singapore construction projects. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 15–46.
Crawford, R H (2005) Validation of the use of input-output data for embodied energy analysis of the Australian construction industry. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 71–90.
Dulaimi, M F (2005) The influence of academic education and formal training on the project manager's behavior. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 179–93.
Holt, G D and Edwards, D J (2005) Domestic builder selection in the uk housing repair and maintenance sector: a critique. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 123–37.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Contractors; domestic builders; selecting a builder; cowboy builder; clients; small-works; domestic sector; client satisfaction; "Quality Mark"
- ISBN/ISSN: 1609 9451
- URL: http://www.worldscinet.com/jcr/06/0601/S1609945105000298.html
- Abstract:
Domestic housing stock within the UK is increasingly owner-occupied and these owners are responsible for maintenance and upkeep of their property investments. However, this "domestic sector" of the construction industry is characterized by many problems including: a thriving illegal supply-market (the "black market"); numerous rogue firms ("cowboy builders"); problems in selecting a reputable builder; and resulting from these problems (et al.), an existing housing stock that falls short of optimal levels of maintenance standards. Some initiatives have been implemented to try and reverse these problems, such as the introduction of the "Quality Mark" scheme by the UK government in 2001/2002. Nonetheless, the rogue trader continues to thrive within the UK construction sector. To address the habitual problems caused by cowboy traders, the authors proffer a more holistic approach that will address the demand-side of the sector (e.g. client education), in addition to the supply-side (e.g. builder regulation). The paper provides qualitative analysis that identifies criteria to be considered when selecting a domestic builder. This information is then used to help design an holistic model for procurement and further research within the domestic sector.
Lin, E T A and Wen, K P T (2005) Singapore's contractors' attitudes towards safety culture. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 157–78.
Ling, F Y Y (2005) Global factors affecting margin-size of construction projects. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 91–106.
Malekzadeh, H, Edwards, D J and Harris, F C (2005) Simulating the ground freezing process: a decision support model. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 107–21.
Min, W and Pheng, L S (2005) EOQ with a price discount versus JIT purchasing: an alternative analysis in the ready-mixed concrete industry. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 47–69.
Tse, R Y C and Choy, L (2005) Is it training in construction industry useful?. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 1–13.