Abstract: This paper addresses the current management problems associated with the architect‐engineering‐construction industry. It makes the assertion that the current fads of total quality management (TQM), alternate dispute ...

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to open some eyes to the way infrastructure research has traditionally been conducted and how the methodology must change for the future. It stresses the fact that things are changing. Business ...

Abstract: This paper presents a method by which the probability of winning in the competitive bidding problem can be improved by obtaining additional information concerning a key competitor. The competitive bidding problem as suggested ...

Abstract: Technology has an incredible impact on the pricing and profitability of engineering services. Historically, pricing for engineering services has been based on labor-hours. However, some in the industry have experienced at ...

Abstract: This study analyzes the relative cost in New York state of having the public sector perform design work in-house or to contract out the work to private engineering consulting companies. It is important to note that the ...

Abstract: This paper represents a case for cost‐plus contracting by first discussing reasons why cost‐plus contracting is not preferred by most owners. The final cost is not guaranteed, there is usually poor supervision by the ...

Abstract: Many studies of construction labor productivity are at a macro level. These macrolevel studies attempt to quantify the productivity or changes in productivity over the entire industry or a segment of the industry. This ...

Abstract: Muchos estudios de la productividad de los trabajadores de la construcción son realizados a un nivel macro. Dichos estudios intentan cuantificar la productividad o los cambios en la productividad de la industria completa ...

Abstract: This paper presents a unique treatment of competitive bidding theory as applied to pricing engineering services. Unlike low-bid procurement, the selection of engineers and design consultants is often based on several factors ...