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Abduh, M and Skibniewski, M J (2004) Electronic networking technologies in construction. Journal of Construction Research, 5(01), 17–42.
Dainty, A R J, Bagilhole, B M, Ansari, K H and Jackson, J (2004) Creating equality in the construction industry: an agenda for change for women and ethnic minorities. Journal of Construction Research, 5(01), 75–86.
Gidado, K (2004) Enhancing the prime contractor's pre-construction planning. Journal of Construction Research, 5(01), 87–106.
Koch, C (2004) Can knowledge management become global? - consulting engineering companies in the knowledge economy. Journal of Construction Research, 5(01), 107–24.
Koksal, A and Arditi, D (2004) An input/output model for business failures in the construction industry. Journal of Construction Research, 5(01), 1–16.
Poon, J (2004) Development of an expert system modelling the construction process. Journal of Construction Research, 5(01), 125–38.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Construction process; expert system; model and United Kingdom
- ISBN/ISSN: 1609-9451
- URL: http://www.worldscinet.com/jcr/05/0501/S1609945104000103.html
- Abstract:
The construction industry in the UK needs to improve its performance and provide clients with an improved level of satisfaction. The inefficient design and construction process is usually criticised as one of the main causes of poor performance. A new construction process system, CONstruction Best Practice System (CONBPS), has been developed based on the use of an expert system. CONBPS is based on the traditional procurement strategy as it is probably the most popular procurement method in the UK and yet it is subject to most criticism. This model clearly identifies the roles and responsibilities of the major parties within the building team and identifies the activities and the key issues within the project cycle. The completed model reflects the full project cycle from inception to completion. The prototype of this system has been demonstrated to the construction participants for their comments. The practitioners included architects, quantity surveyors, planning supervisors, private and public clients. The method of collecting data was through the use of semi-structured interviews. Following feedback from practitioners, the CONBPS has been updated. This version is more robust; besides, it is more practical and user-friendly as it incorporates the comments from practitioners, who are also the potential users. The primary aim of this paper is to discuss the development of the updated CONBPS. The improvement of the updated CONBPS includes the information for constructing the system, the computerised functions, system structure, knowledge representation structure and the system operation.
Webb, R M, Smallwood, J and Haupt, T C (2004) The potential of 4d cad as a tool for construction management. Journal of Construction Research, 5(01), 43–60.
Williamson, M, Wilson, O, Skitmore, M and Runeson, G (2004) Client abuses of the competitive tendering system: some general principles and a case study. Journal of Construction Research, 5(01), 61–73.
Wu, D, Chan, E H W and Shen, L (2004) Scoring system for measuring contractor's environmental performance. Journal of Construction Research, 5(01), 139–47.