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Alkass, S, Mazerolle, M and Harris, F C (1996) Construction delay analysis techniques. Construction Management and Economics, 14(05), 375-94.

Boussabaine, A H (1996) The use of artificial neural networks in construction management: a review. Construction Management and Economics, 14(05), 427-36.

Bowen, P A and Edwards, P J (1996) Interpersonal communication in cost planning during the building design phase. Construction Management and Economics, 14(05), 395-404.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: communication; cost planning; quantity surveying
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/014461996373269
  • Abstract:

    Effective interpersonal communication is critically important in the design phase of a building project if a successful design brief is to be formulated and appropriate cost advice prepared. This paper explores the latter process in the context of communication theory, using structured interview surveys of building clients, architects and quantity surveyors in South Africa.

Druker, J, White, G, Hegewisch, A and Mayne, L (1996) Between hard and soft HRM: human resource management in the construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 14(05), 405-16.

Fellows, R F (1996) Note: Monte Carlo simulation of construction costs using subjective data: comment. Construction Management and Economics, 14(05), 457-60.

Gann, D M (1996) Construction as a manufacturing process? Similarities and differences between industrialized housing and car production in Japan. Construction Management and Economics, 14(05), 437-50.

Gori, E (1996) Note - Portfolio selection of capital investment projects in the Durban Metropolitan Region. Construction Management and Economics, 14(05), 451-6.

Zakeri, M, Olomolaiye, P O, Holt, G D and Harris, F C (1996) A survey of constraints on Iranian construction operatives' productivity. Construction Management and Economics, 14(05), 417-25.