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    Models for predicting quality of building projects (2005)
    Oxford : Emerald
    Engineering, construction and architectural management 12 (2005), S. 6-20 
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    ISSN: 1365-232X
    Source: Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
    Topics: Architecture, Civil Engineering, Surveying
    Notes: Purpose - The objectives of this paper are to: find out whether design-bid-build (DBB) or design-build (DB) procurement method gives better quality building; identify variables that significantly affect quality scores of DBB and DB projects; and construct models to predict quality scores of DB and DBB projects. Design/methodology/approach - The research design was based on a structured questionnaire and data on quality performance and factors that may affect quality of a building project were collected by postal survey and face-to-face interviews. Findings - There was no significant difference between the quality scores of DB and DBB projects. To ensure that buildings procured through DBB have high quality, owners should adopt the following practices: engage experienced consultants; short-list bidders and select contractors based on a combination of price and ability. To obtain high quality DB buildings, owners should engage architects to prepare the scheme design and not to set the budget too early. For both types of projects, owners should allow contractors to propose changes to the contract with a view to improving its quality. Research limitations/implications - As there is no significant difference in quality of DBB and DB projects, the argument that DB projects produce lower quality buildings is demolished. Practical implications - The practical implication is that owners play an important part in ensuring that they obtain buildings of high quality. Originality/value - Building owners and consultants can use the two models to predict quality scores of DBB and DB projects and take specific actions to improve the quality of their projects if necessary.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09699980510576862
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    Fostering safe work behaviour in workers at construction sites (2005)
    Oxford : Emerald
    Engineering, construction and architectural management 12 (2005), S. 410-422 
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    ISSN: 1365-232X
    Source: Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
    Topics: Architecture, Civil Engineering, Surveying
    Notes: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to propose and test a framework to foster safe work behaviour among workers on construction sites. Design/methodology/approach - The proposed framework identifies two main reasons for unsafe behaviours: "don't know how", and "don't care". Technical and safety training is proposed to overcome the former problem, while for the latter it is proposed that organisations systematically apply operant conditioning techniques to promote safety, using organisational behaviour modification. A postal survey of contractors in Singapore was conducted to test the framework. The four tools of operant conditioning theory (positive reinforcements, negative reinforcements, extinction, and punishments) were evaluated. Findings - Close and strict supervision, sending workers for safety and health training, and imposing fines are found to be most effective methods. Positive reinforcements (both monetary and non-monetary) have also been found to be effective, while extinction did not receive much support. Other methods that may foster safe work behaviours are also discussed. Originality/value - Safety on site could be enhanced via training and application of operant conditioning theory.
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    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09699980510608848
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    Improving the design of tall buildings after 9/11 (2005)
    Bingley : Emerald
    Structural survey 23 (2005), S. 265-281 
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    ISSN: 0263-080X
    Source: Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
    Topics: Architecture, Civil Engineering, Surveying
    Notes: Purpose - Following the terrorist attack on the New York World Trade Center in 2001, this paper seeks to investigate the design features that would enhance the safety of tall buildings. Design/methodology/approach - Using a questionnaire, data have been collected via e-mails and by post from architects and civil engineers (AEs) in Singapore. Structured interviews were conducted with public authorities. Findings - The results show that AEs perceive tall buildings to be generally safe in terms of structural design, fire safety features and means of escape. The results also show that AEs confirm the need to improve the safety of tall buildings further, are making an effort to address the heightened safety concern, will give full support to initiatives to address heightened safety concerns, will agree to conduct risk assessment during the design phase and will welcome a performance-based design code. AEs do not agree that buildings should be designed to withstand hydrocarbon fires or aircraft attacks. The survey results further reveal that the four most effective methods to improve the safety of tall buildings are providing exit signs with lighting at floor levels, a separate design code for super tall buildings, providing fire refuge and rescue floors, and the decentralization of fire systems. Originality/value - The importance of this paper is that it investigates the safety features and measures that can shed some light on enhancing the safety of tall buildings. The findings may be used by building authorities to formulate future measures and codes to better enhance the safety of tall buildings. Based on the findings, further research on each feasible method of improving the safety of tall buildings may be undertaken.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02630800510630448
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    Benefits that foreign AEC firms derive when undertaking construction projects in China (2005)
    Bingley : Emerald
    Management decision 43 (2005), S. 501-515 
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    ISSN: 0025-1747
    Source: Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
    Topics: Economics
    Notes: Purpose - The objectives of this paper are to investigate the reasons that motivate foreign architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) firms to undertake projects in China; whether foreign AEC firms derive significant benefits after working in China; and the strengths that foreign AEC firms need to possess in order to work in China. Design/methodology/approach - The objectives were achieved through a postal survey, using a structured questionnaire. Data were collected from American and Singaporean firms. Findings - Firms do indeed derive many benefits when undertaking projects in China. These include geographical diversification, monetary benefits, technical benefits and deepened relationships. Foreign AEC firms should possess strengths such as excellent track record, superior management capability and high product and service quality. Research limitations/implications - The main limitation of this research is that it addresses motivations and benefits, but does not explain how to win and manage projects in China. Further research in these areas will be conducted. Practical implications - Foreign practitioners should not ignore China market, but invest in China on a long term basis to reap many rewards. Originality/value - This paper is original because it quantifies the benefits that foreign AEC firms will reap if they undertake projects in China.
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    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00251740510593512
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  • 5
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    Encouraging more female quantity surveying graduates to enter the construction industry in Singapore (2004)
    Bradford : Emerald
    Women in management review 19 (2004), S. 431-436 
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    ISSN: 0964-9425
    Source: Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
    Topics: Sociology , Economics
    Notes: This research investigates the barriers that are preventing female undergraduates who major in quantity surveying from entering the construction industry on graduation. Possible barriers are identified and are categorized into external factors and internal factors. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed to randomly selected female QS undergraduates. Among the external factors (work-related factors), female undergraduates are discouraged by the nature of working conditions of and sexist attitudes that exist in the construction industry. Among the internal factors (personal attributes), female undergraduates indicated that they were not confident about their own abilities to work with male contractors and sub-contractors. They also felt that they would not be assertive; unable to manage male construction operatives and subordinates; and did not possess adequate technical skills. Recommendations are given on how these barriers may be lowered or eliminated, so as to encourage more women to enter the construction industry on graduation.
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    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09649420410570234
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    Managing the Development & Construction of Public Hospital Projects (2019)
    Institute of Physics
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    Publication Date: 2019-02-23
    Print ISSN: 1757-8981
    Electronic ISSN: 1757-899X
    Topics: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
    Published by Institute of Physics
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