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Chen, C and Messner, J I (2005) An investigation of Chinese BOT projects in water supply: a comparative perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 23(09), 913-25.

Delgado-Hernandez, D J and Aspinwall, E M (2005) Improvement tools in the UK construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 23(09), 965-77.

Guo, K, Minchin, E and Ferragut, T (2005) The shift to warranties and performance specifications: what of method specifications?. Construction Management and Economics, 23(09), 953-63.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Method specifications; prescriptive specifications; performance-related specifications; performance-based specifications; warranties; performance specifications
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190500183842
  • Abstract:

    Assertions have been made recently by many in the public sector and the construction industry that a standard set of specifications based on measurable performance has been developed for the industry. The move from method, or prescriptive, specifications to performance specifications and warranties has produced innovative ideas and changes to the industry; however, it was not clear just how complete the change was or to what extent method specifications were still relied upon. In addition, it was not clear what contribution, if any, method specifications would make to the ideal set of standard specifications. A recently conducted study analyses the prevalence of method specifications versus performance specifications and warranties in highway and bridge construction. Innovative contracting and the trend within state highway agencies to move from method specifications to warranties and performance specifications are discussed, as are suggestions for integrating method specifications into performance and warranty specifications.

Leung, M-Y, Olomolaiye, P, Chong, A and Lam, C C Y (2005) Impacts of stress on estimation performance in Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 23(09), 891-903.

Navon, R and Shpatnitsky, Y (2005) A model for automated monitoring of road construction. Construction Management and Economics, 23(09), 941-51.

Pryke, S D (2005) Towards a social network theory of project governance. Construction Management and Economics, 23(09), 927-39.

Wong, J M W, Chan, A P C and Chiang, Y H (2005) Time series forecasts of the construction labour market in Hong Kong: the Box-Jenkins approach. Construction Management and Economics, 23(09), 979-91.

Wu, X and Zhang, Z (2005) Input-output analysis of the Chinese construction sector. Construction Management and Economics, 23(09), 905-12.