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Chan, C M R and Harris, F C (1989) A database/spreadsheet application for equipment selection. Construction Management and Economics, 7(03), 235-47.

Holt, L (1989) Project management excellence: the Shell Stanney case. Construction Management and Economics, 7(03), 217-34.

Ishai, E (1989) Architectural and economic consideration in the design of prefabricated façade components (exterior walls). Construction Management and Economics, 7(03), 189-202.

Kim, M P and Adams, K (1989) An expert system for construction contract claims. Construction Management and Economics, 7(03), 249-62.

Male, S and Kelly, J E (1989) Organizational responses to public sector clients in Canada to the implementation of value management: lessons for the UK construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 7(03), 203-16.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: building process; client; cost; design team; function; value management
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446198900000023
  • Abstract:

    Value management is a philosophy and set of techniques that has its originals in the USA manufacturing industry of the 1940’s. it has been increasingly used in the North American construction industry and is now being used in the UK construction industry by a small group of contractors and consultancy firms who are offering it as a service to clients. This paper provides a brief review of the historical development of and approaches to value management, as practiced in North America and then details two case studies of how client bodies have responded to its implementation. One case study is concerned with events at an organizational level whilst the second tracks the client response to a value management exercise on a project. The paper concludes by discussing the implications of the lessons learned from these case studies for the UK construction industry.

Niskanen, T and Lauttalammi, J (1989) Accident prevention in materials handling at building construction sites. Construction Management and Economics, 7(03), 263-79.