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Bossink, B A G (2002) A Dutch public-private strategy for innovation in sustainable construction. Construction Management and Economics, 20(07), 633-42.

Cheung, F K T, Kuen, J L F and Skitmore, M R (2002) Multi-criteria evaluation model for the selection of architectural consultants. Construction Management and Economics, 20(07), 569-80.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: selection criteria; analytical hierarchy process; consultant architect
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190210159818
  • Abstract:

    The selection of a competent architect is vital to the success of a development. Like in many developed countries, developers in Hong Kong select architects based on a set of criteria. Price is not the only consideration in the process, and decisions rely heavily on subjective judgement. By conducting a questionnaire survey, the research reported here identified the common criteria for selection and their relative importance for an objective selection. This involved the use of an evaluation method called the analytical hierarchy process (AHP). Survey data from projects with similar characteristics were used to compute the criteria weights. Multi-criteria models for seven out of 27 categories of project were built with reference to the computed weights derived from the survey. In addition, a computer program, called the Architectural Consultant Selection System (ACSS), was designed to illustrate a logical approach for the evaluation of prospective consultant architects based on the models constructed.

Cheung, S-O and Suen, H C H (2002) A multi-attribute utility model for dispute resolution strategy selection. Construction Management and Economics, 20(07), 557-68.

Drew, D S, Shen, L Y and Zou, P X W (2002) Developing an optimal bidding strategy in two-envelope fee bidding. Construction Management and Economics, 20(07), 611-20.

Dubois, A and Gadde, L E (2002) The construction industry as a loosely coupled system: implications for productivity and innovation. Construction Management and Economics, 20(07), 621-31.

Dulaimi, M F and Shan, H G (2002) The factors influencing bid mark-up decisions of large and medium size contractors in Singapore. Construction Management and Economics, 20(07), 601-10.

Edwards, D J, Holt, G D and Harris, F C (2002) Predicting downtime costs of tracked hydraulic excavators operating in the UK opencast mining industry. Construction Management and Economics, 20(07), 581-91.

Ruddock, L (2002) Measuring the global construction industry: improving the quality of data. Construction Management and Economics, 20(07), 553-6.

Tan, W (2002) Construction and economic development in selected LDCs: past, present and future. Construction Management and Economics, 20(07), 593-9.