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Agapiou, A, Flanagan, R, Norman, G and Notman, D (1998) The changing role of builders' merchants in the construction supply-chain. Construction Management and Economics, 16(03), 351-61.

Atkinson, A R (1998) Human error in the management of building projects. Construction Management and Economics, 16(03), 339-49.

Bordoli, D W and Baldwin, A N (1998) A methodology for assessing construction project delays. Construction Management and Economics, 16(03), 327-37.

Egbu, C O, Young, B A and Torrance, V B (1998) Planning and control methods, tools and techniques used by refurbishment management. Construction Management and Economics, 16(03), 315-25.

Jensen, D A and Craig, J W (1998) Testing the validity of liquidated damages clauses: measuring the application preference and consistency of the intent test as applied by the United States court system. Construction Management and Economics, 16(03), 269-81.

Jensen, D A and Craig, J W (1998) The impact of TAMRA '88 on US construction accounting practices. Construction Management and Economics, 16(03), 303-13.

Raftery, J (1998) From Ptolemy to Heisenberg: quantitive models and reality. Construction Management and Economics, 16(03), 295-302.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: model; research method
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/014461998372321
  • Abstract:

    An aspect of methodology in research in the field of design economics and cost modelling is described, discussed and evaluated. This review is designed for post-graduate students and built-environment professionals embarking on a PhD in that field. Models, built using methods regarded as ’scientific’ at the time, have enabled us to solve specific problems and to learn more about the world. A generalized approach to building and testing symbolic models is outlined. Inconclusion, a number of limitations are identified which are inherent in the conventional quantitative modelling approach.

Vidogah, W and Ndekugri, I E (1998) Improving the management of claims on construction contracts: consultants' perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 16(03), 363-72.

Wang, C-H, Wang, M-W and Huang, Y-C (1998) Hierarchical indices for measuring the effectiveness of construction automation implementation. Construction Management and Economics, 16(03), 257-67.

Yogeswaran, K, Kumaraswamy, M M and Miller, D R A (1998) Claims for extension of time in civil engineering projects. Construction Management and Economics, 16(03), 283-93.