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Abbas, N M A (1998) The impact of construction contract models on construction claims in Saudi Arabia. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 438–46.

Addis, B and Al-Ghamdi, M (1998) The role of technical marketing in effective utilization of quality management in consulting engineering firms. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 615–23.

Ahmad, R K, Gibb, A G F and McCaffer, R (1998) Methodology to develop an effective safety performance measurement technique (SPMT). In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 183–91.

Aouad, G F and Barrett, P S (1998) The feasibility of using hybrid concrete structures within the context of cost and time. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 155–64.

Aouad, G F, Child, T, Brandon, P S and Sarshar, M (1998) Linking construction information through VR using an object oriented environment. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 268–77.

Azam, M A M, Ross, A D, Fortune, C J and Jaggar, D (1998) An information strategy to support effective construction design decision making. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 248–56.

Bamford, N, Charters, W, Lacey, R, Mills, A, Radovic, D, Robinson, J, Williams, P and Yencken, D (1998) Environment and sustainability in commercial office buildings. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 644–51.

Bates, W and Dawood, N N (1998) Development of a risk allocation strategy for construction in the process industry: a knowledge approach. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 477–85.

Benhaim, M and Birchall, D W (1998) Interfirm relationships within the construction industry: a comparative study between France and the UK. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 407–15.

Bentley, D and Stacey, R (1998) The potential for applying complex adaptive systems theory to the process of estimating in the construction industry. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 236–45.

Bewry, S and Kenley, R (1998) Development of service delivery through asset management. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 662–71.

Birgonul, M T and Ozdogan, I (1998) A proposed framework for governmental organizations in the implementation of Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 517–26.

Birnie, J (1998) Risk allocation to the construction firm within a private finance initiative (PFI) project. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 527–34.

Blackwood, D J, Sarkar, S and Price, A D F (1998) Modelling levels of accuracy in design cost estimation. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 330–9.

Blismas, N G, Sher, W and Thorpe, A (1998) National and global multi-site projects. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 458–64.

Boyd, D and Kerr, E (1998) An analysis of developer-clients' perception of consultants. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 88–97.

Bresnen, M and Marshall, N (1998) Partnering strategies and organizational cultures in the construction industry. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 465–76.

Dainty, A R J, Bagilhole, B M and Neale, R H (1998) Improving the retention of construction professionals: a soft HRM approach. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 40–9.

Danks, S, Shephard, A and Wild, A (1998) Architecture as the practice of design and the organization of practice. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 652–61.

Dawood, N N (1998) A framework of integrating design and production system for the off-site building product industry. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 165–73.

Dawood, N N and Bates, W (1998) Forecasting indices for construction activities in the heavy civil engineering industry: a joint approach methodology. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 200–9.

Duff, A R, Emsley, M, Gregory, M, Lowe, D and Masterman, J (1998) Development of a model of total building procurement costs for construction clients. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 210–8.

Egbu, C O, Henry, J, Kaye, G R, Quintas, P, Schumacher, T R and Young, B A (1998) Managing organizational innovations in construction. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 605–14.

Elhag, T M S and Boussabaine, A H (1998) An artificial neural system for cost estimation of construction projects. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 219–26.

Fortune, C and Lees, M (1998) Quality in strategic cost advice: the effect of anchoring and adjustment. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 227–35.

Galha, H M (1998) Quality in building design: a case study. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 310–9.

Gould, N (1998) Alternative dispute resolution in the UK construction industry. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 428–37.

Gunning, J G and Keaveney, M (1998) A transverse examination of occupational stress among a cross-disciplinary population of Irish construction professionals. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 98–106.

Hall, M A and Jaggar, D M (1998) The importance of cultural differences to British construction professionals working internationally. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 60–8.

Howarth, T and Griffith, A (1998) Promoting continuous improvement in construction education: developing curricula through graduate- practitioner reflection. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 15–21.

Hugill, D (1998) Illuminating a psychological theory (in a construction management context). In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 22–30.

Jamieson, I A (1998) The development of a concurrently engineered procurement process. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 486–95.

Kenley, R (1998) The role of Meta-Analysis in construction management research. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 31–8.

Khosrowshahi, F (1998) A hybrid of executive management decision support tools. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 278–87.

Kim, H S (1998) Evaluation of quality during early design: a prerequisite to defining value for money for the client. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 398–406.

Kululanga, G K, Edum-Fotwe, F T, McCaffer, R and Price, A D F (1998) Learning mechanisms for addressing improvement in construction companies. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 69–77.

Lansley, P R (1998) The winning streak in construction research. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 3–14.

Leung, M-Y and Liu, A M M (1998) Developing a value management model by value-goal system approach. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 496–505.

London, K, Kenley, R and Agapiou, A (1998) Theoretical supply chain network modelling in the building industry. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 369–79.

Lowe, D J (1998) Effective feedback and systematic reflection in design cost estimating. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 78–87.

Luck, R (1998) Studying the effect of systematization on design activity. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 340–6.

McGeorge, D, Eng, C S and Plenty, T (1998) A public sector approach to risk management as part of a total asset management strategy. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 575–84.

McMahon, P, Dawood, N N and Hobbs, B (1998) The utilization of it for managing ground information and optimizing earthworks. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 288–97.

McNamara, E T, Howarth, T A P, Hill, C J and Stoneman, G R W (1998) Quality issues in marketing construction related products and services in China. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 597–604.

Mendes, J R, Fernando, L, Heineck, M and Vaca, O L (1998) New applications of line of balance on scheduling of multi-storey buildings. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 118–26.

Miller, C, Williams, T and Daunton, L (1998) Issues facing small and medium construction enterprises in industrial South Wales: can they survive beyond the year 2000?. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 624–33.

Mootanah, D P (1998) Developing an integrated risk and value management framework for construction project management. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 448–53.

Morledge, R and Owen, K (1998) Critical success factors in PFI projects. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 565–74.

Morris, J, Rogerson, J and Jared, G (1998) A tool for modelling the briefing and design decision making processes in construction. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 320–9.

Motawa, I A, Price, A D F and Sher, W (1998) The introduction and management of innovative construction processes and products. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 672–82.

Murray, M D and Langford, D A (1998) Construction procurement systems: a linkage with project organizational models. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 544–52.

Muya, M, Price, A D F and Thorpe, A (1998) Supplier evaluation of logistics factors and their contribution to improved customer service. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 359–61.

Pearl, R G, Bowen, P A and Hall, K A (1998) The compilation of a tender submission: the role of method statements and construction planning charts. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 174–82.

Preece, C N and Shafiei, M (1998) Development of client care initiatives in construction contracting organizations. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 586–96.

Rad, H N and Khosrowshahi, F (1998) Quality measurement in construction projects. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 389–97.

Rahmat, I, Torrance, V B and Young, B A (1998) The planning and control process of refurbishment projects. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 137–45.

Rashid, K B A and Morledge, R (1998) Construction procurement processes in Malaysia: constraints and strategies. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 506–16.

Ribeiro, F L (1998) Project delivery methods for large scale building projects: a case study. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 553–64.

Ruddock, L (1998) Comprehensive macro-information systems for the construction industry: an international perspective. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 636–43.

Ryan, E C (1998) Devising contract terms in construction contracts to produce efficient performance. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 418–27.

Shirazi, A and Hampson, K (1998) Project manager competencies in a knowledge-based society. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 50–9.

Smith, J and Wyatt, R (1998) Criteria for strategic decision-making at the pre-briefing stage. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 300–9.

Smith, S (1998) Stochastic analysis of cyclic construction processes. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 127–36.

Tucker, S N and Ambrose, M D (1998) Innovation and evaluation in process improvement. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 349–58.

Tutesigensi, A, Smith, N J and Moodley, K (1998) Key influences on project identification in building projects in Uganda. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 380–8.

Ugwu, O O, Tah, J and Howes, R (1998) OptimiZing construction method selection strategies in an integrated decision support environment: results of application to earthworks operations. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 146–54.

Wanous, M, Boussabaine, A H and Lewis, J (1998) Tendering factors considered by Syrian contractors. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 535–43.

Watson, P and Chileshe, N (1998) Total quality management (TQM) and the importance of the post-modernist paradigm. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 192–7.

Whelton, M G and Keane, M M (1998) The systematic development of a software environment for building appraisal in the building renovation industry. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 257–67.

Yang, T and Fellows, R (1998) Organizational effectiveness on building projects in the UK and China: an investigation of the impacts of project managers, project organizational structures and managerial activities. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 107–15.