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Abu El-Maaty, A E, El-Kholy, A M and Akal, A Y (2017) Modeling schedule overrun and cost escalation percentages of highway projects using fuzzy approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(05), 809-27.

Agyekum-Mensah, G and Knight, A D (2017) The professionals’ perspective on the causes of project delay in the construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(05), 828-41.

Boussabaine, A H and Duff, A R (1996) An expert-simulation system for construction productivity forecasting. Building Research & Information, 24(05), 279–86.

Caven, V (2006) Career building: women and non-standard employment in architecture. Construction Management and Economics, 24(05), 457-64.

Chan, A P C and Oppong, G D (2017) Managing the expectations of external stakeholders in construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(05), 736-56.

Chang, R-D, Zuo, J, Soebarto, V, Zhao, Z-Y and Zillante, G (2017) Dynamic interactions between sustainability and competitiveness in construction firms: A transition perspective. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(05), 842-59.

Cheah, C Y J and Liu, J (2006) Valuing governmental support in infrastructure projects as real options using Monte Carlo simulation. Construction Management and Economics, 24(05), 545-54.

Chen, J J and Wills, D (1996) Urban housing reform in China: policies and performance. Building Research & Information, 24(05), 311–7.

Denny-Smith, G and Loosemore, M (2017) Integrating indigenous enterprises into the Australian construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(05), 788-808.

Edwards, D J, Shaw, A and Holt, G D (1996) Electronic document management systems and the management of UK construction projects. Building Research & Information, 24(05), 287–92.

Friedman, A and Cammalleri, V (1996) Advanced wood frame construction details in Canada. Building Research & Information, 24(05), 270–8.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Canada; detailing; energy efficiency; housing; timber-frame; wood-frame construction
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613219608727542
  • Abstract:
    This paper investigates how durability, energy efficiency and indoor air quality can be improved through proper detailing. The energy implications of airtight construction are evaluated for terrace and semi-detached houses.

Hassanein, A A G and Melin, J W (1996) Time constraints set by prime contractors for their sub-contractors. Building Research & Information, 24(05), 293–301.

Kale, S and Arditi, D (2006) Diffusion of ISO 9000 certification in the precast concrete industry. Construction Management and Economics, 24(05), 485-95.

Kaming, P F, Olomolaiye, P O, Holt, G D, Kometa, S T and Harris, F C (1996) Project managers' perception of production problems - an Indonesian case study. Building Research & Information, 24(05), 302–10.

Liu, A M M and Fang, Z (2006) A power-based leadership approach to project management. Construction Management and Economics, 24(05), 497-507.

Moore, D (1996) The Renaissance: the beginning of the end for implicit buildability. Building Research & Information, 24(05), 259–69.

Murphy, M E and Nahod, M-M (2017) Stakeholder competency in evaluating the environmental impacts of infrastructure projects using BIM. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(05), 718-35.

Ramsaran, R and Hosein, R (2006) Growth, employment and the construction industry in Trinidad and Tobago. Construction Management and Economics, 24(05), 465-74.

Sinesilassie, E G, Tabish, S Z S and Jha, K N (2017) Critical factors affecting schedule performance: A case of Ethiopian public construction projects: engineers’ perspective. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(05), 757-73.

Styhre, A and Josephson, P-E (2006) Revisiting site manager work: stuck in the middle?. Construction Management and Economics, 24(05), 521-8.

Tran, D Q, Molenaar, K R and Kolli, B (2017) Implementation of best-value procurement for highway design and construction in the USA. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(05), 774-87.

Wang, D, Hadavi, A and Krizek, R J (2006) Chinese construction firms in reform. Construction Management and Economics, 24(05), 509-19.

Yiu, C Y and Tam, C S (2006) Rational under-pricing in bidding strategy: a real options model. Construction Management and Economics, 24(05), 475-84.

Zhang, G and Yang, J (2006) Factors influencing the implementation of the raised floor system in Australian office buildings. Construction Management and Economics, 24(05), 529-43.