Journal of Management in Engineering: Recent submissions
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Project Management Simulation Training Game
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1986)A simplified microcomputer program has been developed that simulates the progress and project reporting structure of an industrial construction project. The program takes the form of an interactive game whose objective is ... -
Streamlining the Building Permit Process
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1986)As a result of the growing complexity of construction projects, the processes of administration and enforcement of building codes and regulations have become very cumbersome. This leads to unwarranted delays, increased ... -
Making Managers of Engineers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1986)Engineering firms are constantly seeking ways of assuring that engineering managers perform successfully in those roles. Since engineering managers begin their careers as engineers, it is important to clarify the differences ... -
Relative Qualifications of New Engineering Students
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1986)There has been considerable discussion in recent years concerning the relative quality of the student entering civil engineering as compared to those entering other majors. A study funded in part by ASCE was undertaken to ... -
Motivation and the Developing Engineering Manager
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1986)A model for improving the motivational skills of the developing engineer manager is provided. The model is constructed upon individual motivational theory and a corporate philosophy hierarchy. The engineer manager will be ... -
Three Strategies for Sure Success: Positioning, Action, People are Key
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1986)This article surveys recent developments in marketing and management which affect today's business and which have particular relevance for professional service firms across the country. Examined are three strategies for a ... -
Strategic Planning: Its Purpose, Value, and Methods
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1986)Strategic planning, stripped of its mystery, is an important management tool for the design and construction industries. It provides a method for assuring that organizations, large or small, maintain their effectiveness ... -
Image Surveys: How to Conduct Your Own
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1986)Learning how your clients perceive your performance, as well as how you compare with your competition, is essential to a successful marketing program. An image survey can provide this information; however, the cost of a ... -
Management of Construction Productivity
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1986)Productivity in the construction industry has been on the decline for over a decade. Because of its influence, overall productivity is best equated with labor productivity. The effective utilization of labor must be increased ... -
Engineering Management Planning Using Pressure Cycle Techniques
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1986)The fundamentals of pressure cycle analysis and its application as a forecasting system for engineering management planning are presented. Pressure cycle analysis can increase the engineering manager's understanding of ... -
Project Management Training Using Microcomputers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1986)With the increase in size and complexity of modern projects, the need for better training methods for project managers has become very critical. One of the most efficient training methods is a technique called management ... -
Cost Control: Integrated Cost/Schedule Performance
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1986)An integrated cost/schedule performance curve provides a visual summation of costs, performance and time. Its graphical construction is reviewed together with illustrations from a particular project application. Data ... -
Engineer, Manager, and MBA Degree
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1986)Training is widely acknowledged as a fundamental ingredient to success. Training is gained both through formal means, such as classroom education, or informal means, what we call experience. On the surface, business education ... -
Engineering Productivity Management and Performance Measurement
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1986)The term 'productivity management' is examined as it relates to engineering management. Productivity measurement in an engineering orgai nization is very difficult to accomplish and it can also have a negative impact. A ... -
Advantages of Standard Contract Forms
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1986)The standard forms produced by the Engineers' Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC) offer many advantages to engineers and others involved in the negotiation and preparation of agreements for professional engineering ... -
The Civil Engineering Profession Today and Tomorrow
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1986)The engineering profession is a great one with a long and distin‐guished history. To keep pace, civil engineering educators must continuously fine tune their efforts to produce better graduates each year—not an easy task ... -
Tracking the Project Budget
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1986)Project management involves numerous related activities. The three most important are resource allocation, project scheduling, and project budgeting. A process by which the project manager can track a budget through the ... -
Editor's Letter
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Design Standardization Program of WSSC
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1986)The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC), one of the nation's largest public water and sewer utilities serving two suburban Maryland counties, has developed a standardization program comprised of five major ... -
Motivating the Civil Engineer
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1986)Civil engineering managers can produce work in a more efficient and productive manner by recognizing motivational factors which influence their subordinates' behavior. Increased performance is linked primarily to intrinsic ...