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Brandon, P S (1984) Cost versus quality: a zero sum game?. Construction Management and Economics, 2(02), 111-26.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: cost modelling; cost planning; quality
- ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446198400000011
- Abstract:
Cost versus quality has often been presented as if it were a zero sum game ’If I gain in terms of quality then I will have to lose in terms of the money I need to spend’. In reality most design teams would contend that this is not necessarily true but find that they lack the technique to evaluated the proper balance between cost and quality in order to achieve value for their client. The problem is outlined and a possible framework for investigating a marginal increase in design quality against cost at the critical stage drawn information in provided.
Cherns, A B and Bryant, D T (1984) Studying the client's role in construction management. Construction Management and Economics, 2(02), 177-84.
Edwards, B and Eckblad, J (1984) Motivating the British construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 2(02), 145-56.
Furusaka, S and Gray, C (1984) A model for the selection of the optimum crane for construction sites. Construction Management and Economics, 2(02), 157-76.
Gray, C and Flanagan, R (1984) US productivity and fast tracking starts on the drawing board. Construction Management and Economics, 2(02), 133-44.
Ofori, G (1984) Improving the construction industry in declining developing economies. Construction Management and Economics, 2(02), 127-32.
Walker, A and Hughes, W (1984) Private industrial project management: a systems-based case study. Construction Management and Economics, 2(02), 93-110.