ARCOM

Search or browse again.

Click on the titles below to expand the information about each abstract.
Viewing 70 results ...

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.

• Type: Conference Proceedings
• Keywords: artificial intelligence; artificial neural network; decision support tools; executive information system; management decision structure
• ISBN/ISSN: 0 9534161 0 0
• URL: http://www.arcom.ac.uk/-docs/proceedings/ar1998-278-287_Khosrowshahi.pdf
• Abstract:
  The performance of a contracting company is closely linked with the quality of the decisions at the strategic level. However, the increasing complexity of organizations’ internal and external environments and the unstructured nature of decisions at the strategic level make the decision making a very complicated task. The number of influential variables is so large and their effects are so varied that any attempt to encapsulate them in a rational manner can indeed hinder the decision making process. To this end, this research explores the advantages of decision support tools and the benefit these tools can yield for the strategic management. Some of these tools are deterministic and structured: they rely on straightforward calculation or optimization techniques. The solution to the unstructured problems, however, has relied on heuristic approaches and judgement of the decision-maker. While deterministic problems have to a large extent been addressed and appropriate models and algorithm have been developed for them, the unstructured problems have remained relatively unattended and the research works in this area tend to focus on single issues. This research highlights the potential use of artificial intelligent techniques in assisting the managers with unstructured decisions. Further, it is argued that a strategic decision support system should assume an integrated structure, as many decision nodes, within the overall decision making structure, share common attributes and the inter-connection amongst these decision nodes has a complex structure. Therefore, the object-oriented approach will provide an efficient structure for the development of the overall framework. In this paper, the characteristics of decision types are identified and cross tabulated against the attributes of various decision tools. The latter consist of both traditional and AI techniques. The work forms part of a broader research work the aim of which is to develop a framework of executive decision support system that is based on a hybrid of decision support tools.

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.