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Al-Shawi, M and Hope, A E (1989) Expert systems and contractual disputes: extension of time under JCT 80. Construction Management and Economics, 7(01), 65-74.
Green, S D (1989) Tendering: optimization and rationality. Construction Management and Economics, 7(01), 52-63.
Handa, V K and Abdalla, O (1989) Forecasting productivity by work sampling. Construction Management and Economics, 7(01), 19-28.
Hughes, W (1989) Identifying the environments of construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 7(01), 29-40.
Kenley, R and Wilson, O D (1989) A construction project net cash-flow model. Construction Management and Economics, 7(01), 3-18.
Olomolaiye, P O and Ogunlana, S O (1989) An evaluation of production outputs in key building trades in Nigeria. Construction Management and Economics, 7(01), 75-86.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: equipment; method; output; time study
- ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446198900000008
- Abstract:
Construction planners and estimators in Nigeria often guess the outputs of building tradesmen. Since it is difficult to draw reliable construction programmes or make accurate cost estimates without an adequate knowledge of production output, it is suggested that outputs should be determined scientifically. The time study technique was adopted to evaluate production output in bricklaying, steel fixing and joinery trades. The tradesmen were also approached to estimate their outputs in selected tasks. From the operatives’ estimates and output measured through time study, it was found that there are varying degrees of excess production capacities yet untapped in the trades.
Tan, W (1989) Sub-sector fluctuations in construction. Construction Management and Economics, 7(01), 41-51.