Abstract: Conditions necessary for successfully commercializing construction research are discussed in this paper. The paper starts with a definition of research as any investigation leading to development of new ideas, products, ...

Abstract: The technical product specifications of construction contracts and the associated submittal review processes are shown to be involved in a major portion of all serious project disputes. A large number of actual publicly‐funded ...

Abstract: Change has a tremendous effect on the performance of a construction project. Research that focuses on the quantitative impact is limited, incomplete, and in some cases questionable. The goals of this study were to quantify ...

Abstract: This paper presents the project management process maturity

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to present an on-call contracting process model. On-call contracting is a strategy in which the owner initially signs a master contract with one party for a project and then divides the project ...

Abstract: Results of an analysis of engineering‐construction computerization cost‐effectiveness are presented in this paper. Benefits of such automation are discussed first. They are most easily measured by home‐office hour savings. ...

Abstract: This paper examines the object‐oriented data base as an alternative to the traditional, “pure” relational data base for construction project control information. An entity‐relationship (E‐R) model is developed to describe ...

Abstract: The maintenance of heavy construction equipment is a vital function for many construction contractors. A regular, structured preventive maintenance program can be a worthwhile investment for several reasons: Reduced field ...