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Abeytunga, P K (1978) The role of the first line supervisor in construction safety: the potential for training, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Construction and Environmental Health, Aston University.

Albarkoly, K (2017) Exploring the maintenance practices and strategies in the Libyan cement industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston University.

Allenby, V R (1986) Cost models for engineering services, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Civil Engineering, Aston University.

Berny, J (1988) Forecasting and risk analysis applied to management planning and control, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Aston Business School, Aston University.

Type: Thesis
Keywords: civil engineering; programming; civil engineer; consultant; competition; trust; case studies; case study; Bangladesh
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URL: https://doi.org/10.48780/publications.aston.ac.uk.00014250
Abstract:
The civil engineering industry generally regards new methods and technology with a high amount of scepticism, preferring to use traditional and trusted methods. During the 1980s competition for civil engineering consultancy work in the world has become fierce. Halcrow recognised the need to maintain and improve their competitive edge over other consultants. The use of new technology in the form of microcomputers was seen to be one method to maintain and improve their repuation in the world. This thesis examines the role of microcomputers in civil engineering consultancy with particular reference to overseas projects. The involvement of civil engineers with computers, both past and present, has been investigated and a survey of the use of microcomputers by consultancies was carried out, the results are presented and analysed. A resume of the state-of-the-art of microcomputer technology was made. Various case studies were carried out in order to examine the feasibility of using microcomputers on overseas projects. One case study involved the examination of two projects in Bangladesh and is used to illustrate the requirements and problems encountered in such situations. Two programming applications were undertaken, ... (continues)

De Garay, A (1982) Evaluation of public housing strategies in Mexico City: an exploratory goal programming approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Construction and Environmental Health, Aston University.

Flanagan, R (1980) Tender price and time prediction for construction work, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Construction and Environmental Health, Aston University.

Haghdadi, H (1989) The role of micro computers on the construction site, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Civil Engineering, Aston University.

Jones, A M (1990) Design and construction for traditional house building, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Civil Engineering, Aston University.

Nayfeh, M (1989) A combination of cyclone and vert techniques for the management of construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Civil Engineering, Aston University.

Panopoulos, G D (2003) Economic aspects of safety in the Greek construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston University.

Peckitt, S J (2001) Construction industry safety culture: a comparative study of Britain and the Caribbean, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston University.

Prabhu, S P (1980) Effective tendering for large scale overseas turnkey projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Construction and Environmental Health, Aston University.

Sidwell, A C (1982) A critical study of project team organisational forms within the building process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Construction and Environmental Health, Aston University.