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Agapiou, A, Clausen, L E, Flanagan, R, Norman, G and Notman, D (1998) The role of logistics in the materials flow control process: experiences from abroad. Construction Management and Economics, 16(02), 131-7.

Akintoye, A, Bowen, P A and Hardcastle, C (1998) Macro-economic leading indicators of construction contract prices. Construction Management and Economics, 16(02), 159-75.

Alkass, S, Mazerolle, M and Harris, F C (1998) Note - Rigour in research and peer-review: a reply. Construction Management and Economics, 16(02), 139-40.

Burchett, J F and Tummala, V M R (1998) An application of the risk management process (RMP) in capital investment decisions for an EHV transmission line construction project. Construction Management and Economics, 16(02), 235-44.

Liu, A M-M and Walker, A (1998) Evaluation of project outcomes. Construction Management and Economics, 16(02), 209-19.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: evaluation; outcome; performance; success; satisfaction
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/014461998372493
  • Abstract:

    The evaluation of the outcome of construction projects has been the subject of unresolved debate for many years. This paper argues that previous views have tried to find a simple solution to a complex problem. The complexities of the issues which underlie the evaluation of project outcomes are derived from project goals, participants’ behaviour and the performance of project organizations. Earlier studies did not recognize the manner by which individuals’ perceptionsof project outcomes were influenced by the range of factors in each person’s perception. A model is constructed with two levels of outcome developed from the fundamental behaviour-to-performance-to-outcome (B-P-O) cycle in industrial/organizational psychology. It is postulated that the valence of the first-level outcome (project success) is dependent on the instrumentality relating to the second-level outcome (participant satisfaction). The identification of factors of influence, such as self-efficacy, project complexity, commitment, expectancy, rewards, goals and environmental variables, are shown to be fundamental in understanding an individual’s perception of the merit of the outcome of a project.

Love, P E D, Skitmore, M R and Earl, G (1998) Selecting a suitable procurement method for a building project. Construction Management and Economics, 16(02), 221-33.

Ofori, G (1998) Sustainable construction: comment. Construction Management and Economics, 16(02), 141-5.

Shammas-Toma, M, Seymour, D E and Clark, L (1998) Obstacles to implementing total quality management in the UK construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 16(02), 177-92.

Wang, C-H and Mei, Y-H (1998) Model for forecasting construction cost indices in Taiwan. Construction Management and Economics, 16(02), 147-57.

Winch, G, Usmani, A and Edkins, A (1998) Towards total project quality: a gap analysis approach. Construction Management and Economics, 16(02), 193-207.