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Benjaoran, V, Dawood, N and Hobbs, B (2005) Flowshop scheduling model for bespoke precast concrete production planning. Construction Management and Economics, 23(01), 93-105.

Haupt, T C, Munshi, M and Smallwood, J (2005) HIV and AIDS in South African construction: is age nothing but a number?. Construction Management and Economics, 23(01), 107-19.

Kirkham, R J (2005) Re-engineering the whole life cycle costing process. Construction Management and Economics, 23(01), 9-14.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: whole life cycle costing; design process; data collection; decision-making; cost modelling
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190410001678765
  • Abstract:

    The application of Whole Life Cycle Costing (WLCC) within the construction industry is rapidly increasing; notwithstanding, the underlying methodology of many WLCC models is variable and inconsistent. The deficiency in detailed recording of decisions based on WLCC analyses is a particular concern and moreover, attempts to capture the data related to these decisions are not evident. Data capture is vital in facilitating the iterative and logical application of WLCC. In an attempt to re‐engineer the WLCC design process, the evolving research described hereinafter reports on the development of the ‘Logbook’, a WLCC model decision‐support software application. The application works simultaneously with a WLCC model to provide the designers of buildings with a repository of decision data (via the WLCC model), and a sequential, chronological record of the decisions made based on this data – from inception through to final design optimization. It is anticipated that the software will encourage the application of WLCC models as an iterative rather than retrospective process.

Larsen, G D and Ballal, T M A (2005) The diffusion of innovations within a UKCI context: an explanatory framework. Construction Management and Economics, 23(01), 81-91.

Leung, M-Y, Ng, T S, Skitmore, M and Cheung, S-O (2005) Critical stressors influencing construction estimators in Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 23(01), 33-44.

Mehta, R and Bridwell, L (2005) Innovative construction technology for affordable mass housing in Tanzania, East Africa. Construction Management and Economics, 23(01), 69-79.

Phua, F T T (2005) Determining the relationship between fee structure and project performance between firms: an empirical study based on institutional and task environment perspectives. Construction Management and Economics, 23(01), 45-56.

Roy, R, Low, M and Waller, J (2005) Documentation, standardization and improvement of the construction process in house building. Construction Management and Economics, 23(01), 57-67.

Tang, S L, Ying, K C, Anson, M and Lu, M (2005) RMCSIM: A simulation model of a ready-mixed concrete plant serving multiple sites using multiple truckmixers. Construction Management and Economics, 23(01), 15-31.