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MacPherson, S J, Kelly, J E and Webb, R S (1993) How designs develop: insights from case studies in building engineering services. Construction Management and Economics, 11(06), 475-85.
Miskawi, Z (1993) A numerical analysis method for computing schedule and resource forecasting for industrial projects. Construction Management and Economics, 11(06), 411-20.
Namo, F and Fellows, R F (1993) The role of advertising in marketing civil/structural engineering consultancy firms. Construction Management and Economics, 11(06), 431-41.
O'Brien, M J and Al-Soufi, A (1993) Electronic data interchange and the structure of the UK construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 11(06), 443-53.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: EDI; fragmentation; industry structure
- ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199300000050
- Abstract:
The UK construction industry is characterized by it fragmented nature. Information technology (IT) has had little effect on the industry, its work practices and structure. Electronic data interchange (EDI) is a standardized technology aimed at reducing the inefficiencies of trading. This paper analyses the possible impact of EDI on the structure of the industry. The main finding of this analysis is that EDI is a technology that has the capability of altering organizational interfaces to such an extent that it will change the structure of the UK construction industry.
Rowlinson, S M, Ho, T K K and Po-Hung, Y (1993) Leadership style of construction managers in Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 11(06), 455-65.
Shash, A A and Abdul-Hadi, N H (1993) The effect of contractor size on mark-up size decision in Saudi Arabia. Construction Management and Economics, 11(06), 421-9.
Winch, G and Schneider, E (1993) The strategic management of architectural practice. Construction Management and Economics, 11(06), 467-73.