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Bennett, J and Ferry, D (1990) Specialist contractors: a review of issues raised by their new role in building. Construction Management and Economics, 8(03), 259-83.

Bon, R and Pietroforte, R (1990) Historical comparison of construction sectors in the United States, Japan, Italy and Finland using input-output tables. Construction Management and Economics, 8(03), 233-47.

Brandon, P S (1990) The development of an expert system for the strategic planning of construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 8(03), 285-300.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: budget; development appraisal; expert system; procurement; strategic planning; time
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199000000024
  • Abstract:

    The paper outlines the problems associated with cost models and the role of professional expertise. It then outlines the production of an expert system to be used at the strategic planning stage of the development process. The system was developed in collaboration between the University of Salford and The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Quantity Surveyors Division) and funded under the British Government’s ’Alvey’ IKBS programme.

Olomolaiye, P O (1990) An evaluation of the relationship between bricklayers' motivation and productivity. Construction Management and Economics, 8(03), 301-13.

Russell, J S and Skibniewski, M J (1990) An ergonomic analysis framework for construction tasks. Construction Management and Economics, 8(03), 329-38.

Tang, J C S, Karasudhi, P and Tachopiyagoon, P (1990) Thai construction industry: demand and projection. Construction Management and Economics, 8(03), 249-57.

Tiong, R L K (1990) BOT projects: risks and securities. Construction Management and Economics, 8(03), 315-28.