Abstract: The focus of this paper is on developing “quality” and sustainable construction businesses capable of riding market shifts and growing both nationally and internationally. Knowledge of current management tools and techniques ...

Abstract: In this paper an attempt is made to present a new concept for project appraisal and economic risk analysis. It is based on assessing the characteristics of the probability distribution of the unit cost. This approach is ...

Abstract: Published criticism in recent years concerning the inadequacy of Critical Path Method (CPM) as a project planning tool is identified and grouped under six major headings with reference to the publications in which the ...

Abstract: This paper presents a unique approach to information management within a life-cycle project management model. Focus is shifted from the delivery of the physical facility to the creation of a business to service the project ...

Abstract: A study of a selected group of building and engineering construction contractors in the Australian construction industry was performed in order to determine the actual site cost control procedures and techniques being ...

Abstract: The focus in this paper is on a system, developed by the writers, called VIRCON (short for VIRtual CONstruction), in which the traditional construction planning is combined with 3D/4D models of the project. To facilitate ...