Abstract: Consulting engineering companies need an adequate cost control system to improve their profitability and productivity. Cost control enables the firm to make decisions if the measurements do not comply with the initial ...

Abstract: The roles of construction project managers have evolved throughout the years. Current-day construction managers are faced with several challenges that require the acquisition of competencies in administration and management. ...

Abstract: Engineering syllabi often lack courses covering occupational risk prevention. In Spain, professional competences are awarded along with the completion of a university degree. This means that new graduates are certified in ...

Abstract: University programs in Western countries must be accredited, and although several detailed conceptual methods have aimed to design new programs, no specific quantitative tools are currently available. The purpose of this ...

Abstract: Small-sized and medium-sized contractors are characterized by organizational structures that are highly focused on control. As a result, employees concentrate on day-to-day activities with little time or motivation to ...

Abstract: This paper examines the extent to which engineers can influence the competitive behavior of bidders in best value or multiattribute construction auctions, in which both the (dollar) bid and technical nonprice criteria are ...