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Boussabaine, A H and Elhag, T M S (1999) Applying fuzzy techniques to cash flow analysis. Construction Management and Economics, 17(06), 745-55.

Brooker, P (1999) Survey of construction lawyers' attitudes and practicein the use of ADR in contractors' disputes. Construction Management and Economics, 17(06), 757-65.

Bubshait, A A, Farooq, G, Jannadi, M O and Assaf, S A (1999) Quality practices in design organizations. Construction Management and Economics, 17(06), 799-809.

Eldin, N N (1999) Impact of employee, management, and process issues on constructability implementation. Construction Management and Economics, 17(06), 711-20.

Fraser, C (1999) A non-results-based effectiveness index for construction site managers. Construction Management and Economics, 17(06), 789-98.

Hanna, A S, Russell, J S and Vandenberg, P J (1999) The impact of change orders on mechanical construction labour efficiency. Construction Management and Economics, 17(06), 721-30.

Leu, S-S and Yang, C-H (1999) A genetic-algorithm-based resource-constrained construction scheduling system. Construction Management and Economics, 17(06), 767-76.

Loosemore, M (1999) Responsibility, power and construction conflict. Construction Management and Economics, 17(06), 699-709.

Roy, R and Cochrane, S P (1999) Development of a customer focused strategy in speculative house building. Construction Management and Economics, 17(06), 777-87.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: house building; market research; mass customization; product development; strategy
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/014461999371114
  • Abstract:

    The UK housing industry has been slow to adopt new working practices which have brought improvements in product quality and customer focused operations to many sectors of manufacturing industry. Instead, the dominant business driver has been land and house price inflation, with the market characterized by pronounced boom-and-bust cycles. Reports on the sector often have highlighted the need for research and action aimed at bringing about fundamental changes in its operations, both to satisfy social needs and benefit the companies in the industry. This paper examines the drivers needed for implementing new customer focused business processes in the sector. Of particular importance is the development of a product strategy based on an understanding and analysis of the market. Results are presented from a large market survey that was carried out, and their implications for the industry are discussed.

Yogeswaran, K and Kumaraswamy, M M (1999) To instruct or not? The engineer's dilemma. Construction Management and Economics, 17(06), 731-43.