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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.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: cost; project management; quality
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/014461996373197
  • Abstract:

    The management of quality in construction is an important factor to determine the competitive edge of a construction business. Most companies in the UK construction industry are aware of the significance of BS5750-Quality System but there is no indication of how successful the implementation of quality systems have been. A questionnaire survey was conducted on a sample of professionals involved in implementing quality system in the UK construction industry to validate previous observations in an investigation on quality management. This paper describes the results of the quality management aspect of the survey and discusses several issues raised during the investigation. Amongst others, the findings show a significant awareness of quality management in civil engineering construction.

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.

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.