Journal of Management in Engineering: Recent submissions
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Closure to “<i>Organization Design: Some Helpful Notions</i>” by Melville Hensey (July, 1990, Vol. 6, No. 3)
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Management Forum
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Vertical Business Integration Strategies for Construction
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1992)The complex environment facing the U.S. construction industry is causing some construction analysts to call for a new kind of construction executive who understands not only project level engineering and management, but ... -
Cost and Quality Management
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1992)Cost and quality are inseparable issues on any project. The generally perceived notion that “quality” has a direct bearing on “cost” to the owner is generally valid assuming all procedures are well managed and executed by ... -
Schedule ‘Games’ People Play, and Some Suggested ‘Remedies’
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1992)The intended purpose of construction scheduling is to assist with proper planning and coordination of a project. All too frequently, construction schedules are used primarily to help build claims against project owners. ... -
Thoughts on Management of Acquisitions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1992)In spite of diligent assessments, financial and operational, made for the careful consideration of acquisitions, there are few that meet both parties' expectations. Some research suggests that the chance of success for ... -
Owner Involvement in Construction Projects in Saudi Arabia
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1992)In the construction industry, the owner's objective is to obtain a high‐quality facility through quality planning, quality design, and quality construction. There are three mutually exclusive common goals for owners of ... -
Lessons Learned—Milwaukee Water Pollution Abatement Program
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1992)For the 14 years, CH2M Hill has led the consortium that has managed the $2.3 billion Milwaukee Water Pollution Abatement Program, which has included expansion of interceptor sewers and treatment plants as well as construction ... -
Educational Needs of Civil Engineers in Management
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1992)The Engineering Management Activities Committee solicited opinions and wishes on preferable learning nodes, topics of interest, and conference preferences relative to civil engineering management. Of 5,000 questionnaires ... -
Management Forum
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Underwriting Process for Construction Contract Bonds
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1992)The surety industry and its underwriting procedures are unfamiliar to many project owners, design professionals, and contractors. Additionally, the contract bond underwriting process is becoming more sophisticated in the ... -
Nonmonetary Incentives: It Can Be Done
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1992)Recognition is an excellent nonmonetary incentive that is often underutilized as a tool to motivate employees to higher levels of performance. It is also an essential element of team building. However, neither recognition ... -
Discussion of “<i>Life‐Cycle Considerations in Urban Infrastructure Engineering</i>” by David Novick (April, 1990, Vol. 6, No. 2)
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Discussion of “<i>Life‐Cycle Considerations in Urban Infrastructure Engineering</i>” by David Novick (April, 1990, Vol. 6, No. 2)
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Microcomputer‐Based Project Management for Small Engineering Firms
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1992)The effective management of human resources in a small engineering firm is critical to the firm's success. Scarce human resources must be allocated among competing projects in an efficient manner in order to ensure that ... -
Discussion of “<i>Life‐Cycle Considerations in Urban Infrastructure Engineering</i>” by David Novick (April, 1990, Vol. 6, No. 2)
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Discussion of “<i>Life‐Cycle Considerations in Urban Infrastructure Engineering</i>” by David Novick (April, 1990, Vol. 6, No. 2)
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Discussion of “<i>Life‐Cycle Considerations in Urban Infrastructure Engineering</i>” by David Novick (April, 1990, Vol. 6, No. 2)
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1992) -
Discussion of “<i>Life‐Cycle Considerations in Urban Infrastructure Engineering</i>” by David Novick (April, 1990, Vol. 6, No. 2)
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Practice‐Based Structural Design Information Model (SDIM)
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1991)Appropriate design information is critical to the decisions the designer makes in the steps that lead to and in the preparation of design documents. For the inexperienced designer, countless hours may be wasted during the ...