Journal of Management in Engineering: Recent submissions
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Strategies for Construction Contractors to Reduce Workers' Compensation Costs
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1997)Workers' compensation insurance (WCI) premiums for construction companies are higher than those for most other industries. WCI is increasingly affecting contractors' ability to conduct business and has already made the ... -
Economic Principles of Contractor Compensation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1997)The Construction Industry Institute (CII) has formed the Contractor Compensation Research Team, charged with identification of innovative compensation methods that can dramatically improve engineering and construction ... -
History and Findings of ACEC Peer Review Program
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1997)This paper is intended to review the history and findings of the American Consulting Engineers Council (ACEC) peer review program from its beginning in 1984 to 1996. The research basis is the experience of the writer, who ... -
MANAGEMENT DIGEST
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PEOPLE SKILLS: Personal Customer Service
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COMMUNICATION: Making an Impression That Counts
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Subcontractor Partnering: I'll Believe It When I See It
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Improving Management of Claims: Contractors' Perspective
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1997)There is high incidence of disputes arising from construction contract claims. Even with the most expert understanding of construction contract clauses and the most equitable risk-allocation regime, claims will continue ... -
Alternative Dispute Resolution in Government
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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISOR: Mergers and Acquisitions: Part 2
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Modeling Process Management in Construction
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1997)Total Quality Management (TQM) has received considerable attention in the construction industry. A major tenet of TQM is continuous process improvement. In this paper, the process concept is a major focus. A process ... -
The Changing Role of Lawyers in Construction
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1997 ASCE Engineering Management Member Survey
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Scope Management Using Project Definition Rating Index
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1997)It is widely accepted that poor scope definition is one of the leading causes of project failure in the U.S. construction industry. Many owner and contractor companies understand this, however, they share the misconception ... -
Construction Crises as Periods of Social Adjustment
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1997)A construction crisis initiates a period of social adjustment within its host organization. During a construction crisis, people attempt to mold the structure of social relationships in order to serve their interests in ... -
Continuous Improvement Planning: Case Study of Basic Process Reengineering
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1997)Public agencies engaged in the planning, design, and construction of utility infrastructure systems have developed basic administrative processes, policies, and procedures for engineering services such as production of ... -
Leadership: The World Is Run by Those Who Show Up
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1997)Engineers have much to offer the world with their technical expertise and problem-solving skills. Engineers are, in fact, highly respected for these attributes. But they rank in the second tier of professions when it comes ... -
FORUM: Who's got the ISO . . . Consultant confessions . . . Ignoring trends . . . Step into Larry Bird's shoes . . . Discipline without punishment
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Leadership Development for Engineering Managers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1997)Many recent reports from business and industry list leadership as one of the areas that must be shaped by engineering curricula to meet the needs of a modern industrial society. Also, a recurring theme from American business ...