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Abdul-Rahman, H (1996) Some observations on the management of quality amongst construction professionals in the UK. Construction Management and Economics, 14(06), 485-96.
Allen, S and Hinks, J (1996) Note - How long should housing last? Some implications of the age and probable life of housing in England: a comment. Construction Management and Economics, 14(06), 529-34.
Ranasinghe, M (1996) Total project cost under inflation: a simplified model for decision makers. Construction Management and Economics, 14(06), 497-504.
Singh, A and Shoura, M M (1996) Optimizing bidding success and profitability in airport runway construction in French Polynesia. Construction Management and Economics, 14(06), 505-28.
Tan, W (1996) Note - The elasticity of capital-labour substitution in Singapore construction. Construction Management and Economics, 14(06), 535-40.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: elasticity of substitution; productivity
- ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/014461996373232
- Abstract:
A central issue in improving construction productivity is the flexibility in which capital and labour may be substituted. Empirical estimation using Singapore data suggests that the hypothesis of a unitary elasticity of substitution cannot be rejected, thereby providing justification for policy measures to alter the relative prices of factor inputs to encourage mechanization in construction. The finding is consistent with Cassimatis’ (1969) study on the American construction industry as well as numerous production function studies conducted for other industries.
Trinh, T T P and Sharif, N (1996) Assessing construction technology by integrating constructed product and construction process complexities: a case study of embankment dams in Thailand. Construction Management and Economics, 14(06), 467-84.