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Ibem, E, O, Onyemaechi, P, C.E and yo-Vaughan, K. N. (2018) Project Selection and Transparency Factors in Housing Public-Private Partnerships in Nigeria . Construction Economics and Building, 18(02), 15-40.

Paz, J, C, Rozenboim, D, Cuadros, Cano, A, S. Escobar P, J, Juan Camilo Paz, David Rozenboim, Álvaro Cuadros, Sandra Cano, John Escobar (2018) A Simulation-Based Scheduling Methodology for Construction Projects Considering the Potential Impacts of Delay Risks . Construction Economics and Building, 18(02), 41-69.

Peel, J, Ahmed, V and Saboor, S (2020) An investigation of barriers and enablers to energy efficiency retrofitting of social housing in London. Construction Economics and Building, 20(02), 127-149.

Adenuga, O and Ibiyemi, A (2009) An assessment of the state of maintenance of public hospital buildings in southwest Nigeria. Construction Economics and Building, 9(02), 51-60.

Adinyira, E, Agyekum, K, Baiden, B K, Ebohon, O J and Ampratwum, G (2020) Regeneration of Sub-Saharan Africa's open marketplaces: a case for guileless stakeholder participation. Construction Economics and Building, 20(02), 165-180.

Akotia, J, Manu, E, Opoku, A and Sackey, E (2020) The role of built environment practitioners in driving the socio-economic sustainability aspects of sustainable regeneration. Construction Economics and Building, 20(02), 89-108.

Akotia, J, Opoku, A, Egbu, C and Fortune, C (2016) Exploring the knowledge ‘base’ of practitioners in the delivery of sustainable regeneration projects . Construction Economics and Building, 16(02), 14-26.

Alashwal, A, M, Fareed, N, F and Al-obaidi, K, M (2017) Determining Success Criteria and Success Factors for International Construction Projects for Malaysian Contractors . Construction Economics and Building, 17(02), 62-80.

Altomonte, S (2005) CH2 - Lighting and physiology. Construction Economics and Building, 5(02), 40-46.

Arashpour, M, Wakefield, R, Blismas, N and Lee E W M (2013) A new approach for modelling variability in residential construction projects. Construction Economics and Building, 13(02), 83-92.

Arif, M, Khalfan, M, Barnard, J and Heller, N (2012) Assessing knowledge retention in construction organisations: cases from the UAE. Construction Economics and Building, 12(02), 55-71.

Aye, L and Fuller, R (2005) An evaluation of a proposed ventilation system for Melbourne's CH2 building. Construction Economics and Building, 5(02), 47-57.

Aye, L and Fuller, R (2005) The proposed heating and cooling system in the CH2 building and its impact on occupant productivity. Construction Economics and Building, 5(02), 32-39.

Baroudi, B and Metcalfe, M (2011) A human perspective of contractor prequalification. Construction Economics and Building, 11(02), 60-70.

Bazen, E (2014) Effect of the Building Act 2011 on compliance costs in Western Australia. Construction Economics and Building, 14(02), 41-56.

Best, R (2009) A refined basket of goods approach for comparing construction costs between countries. Construction Economics and Building, 9(02), 29-38.

Bjork, B-C (2012) A comparison of subscription and open access journals in construction management and related fields. Construction Economics and Building, 12(02), 27-42.

Bowen, P, Cattel, K, Hall, K, Edwards, P and Pearl, R (2002) Perceptions of time, cost and quality management on building projects. Construction Economics and Building, 2(02), 48-56.

Boyle, L and Michell, K (2020) Key ingredients for a collaborative urban regeneration strategy in the Global South. Construction Economics and Building, 20(02), 150-164.

Bröchner, J and Silfwerbrand, J (2019) Performance of performance specifications in design-build highway projects . Construction Economics and Building, 19(02), 111-125.

Chancellor, W, Abbott, M and Carson, C (2015) Factors promoting innovation and efficiency in the construction industry: a comparative study of New Zealand and Australia. Construction Economics and Building, 15(02), 63-80.

Cheung, C (2005) CH2 energy harvesting systems: economic use and efficiency. Construction Economics and Building, 5(02), 20-31.

Cheung, S, Lam, K, Wong, S S and Wong S K (2001) The fee sensitive risk exposures of project authorized person in Hong Kong. Construction Economics and Building, 1(02), 65-72.

Cheung, S. O, Levina, B and Niu, Y (2017) Concentration Analysis of New Private Residential Units Market in Hong Kong . Construction Economics and Building, 17(02), 1-23.

Christermaller, F, Ibrahim, C K I C, Manu, P, Belayutham, S, Mahamadu, A-M and Yunusa-Kaltungo, A (2022) Implementation of design for safety (DFS) in construction in developing countries: A study of designers in Malaysia. Construction Economics and Building, 22(02), 1-26.

Cioffi, J, Wilkes, L and O'Brien, J (2002) Outdoor workers and sun protection: knowledge and behaviour. Construction Economics and Building, 2(02), 10-14.

City of Melbourne (2005) Preamble to special issue. Construction Economics and Building, 5(02), 1-7.

Coggins, J (2011) From disparity to harmonisation of construction industry payment legislation in Australia: a proposal for a dual process of adjudication based upon size of progress payment claim. Construction Economics and Building, 11(02), 34-59.

Consoli, G (2006) The architect's dilemma: a self reflection in understanding prison design and construction in private prison projects. Construction Economics and Building, 6(02), 1-10.

Daddow, T and Skitmore, M (2004) Value management in practice: an interview survey. Construction Economics and Building, 4(02), 11-18.

Dang, C N, Le-Hoai, L and Peansupap, V (2021) Effect of encouragement-based management mechanism on construction firms’ manpower development: An empirical study from Vietnam. Construction Economics and Building, 21(02), 58-80.

Das, D K (2020) Perspectives of smart cities in South Africa through applied systems analysis approach: a case of Bloemfontein. Construction Economics and Building, 20(02), 65-88.

Davis, P (2007) Maintaining relationship based procurement. Construction Economics and Building, 7(02), 37-44.

de Kock, P M and Carta, S (2020) Trojans of ambiguity vs resilient regeneration: visual meaning in cities. Construction Economics and Building, 20(02), 1-24.

de Kock, P M and Carta, S (2020) Trojans of ambiguity vs resilient regeneration: visual meaning in cities. Construction Economics and Building, 20(02), 1-24.

Ding, G (2013) Demolish or refurbish – environmental benefits of housing conservation. Construction Economics and Building, 13(02), 18-34.

Drew, D, Kwong, C, Zou, P and Shen, L Y (2002) Determining the optimal fee-technical proposal combination in two envelope fee bidding. Construction Economics and Building, 2(02), 1-9.

Du, J, Liu, C and Picken, D (2007) A preliminary study on human resources management in international construction. Construction Economics and Building, 7(02), 1-11.

Ekundayo, D, Babatunde, S.O, Ekundayo, A, Perera, S and Udeaja, C (2019) Life cycle carbon emissions and comparative evaluation of selected open source UK embodied carbon counting tools. Construction Economics and Building, 19(02), 220-242.

Fehan, H and Aigbogun, O (2021) Influence of internal organizational factors and institutional pressures on construction firms' performance. Construction Economics and Building, 21(02), 81-99.

Fuller, R J (2004) Operating experiences with an advanced fabric energy storage system. Construction Economics and Building, 4(02), 1-10.

Gajendran, T, Brewer, G and Marimuthu, M (2013) Internationalisation of construction business and e-commerce: Innovation, integration and dynamic capabilities. Construction Economics and Building, 13(02), 1-17.

Gajendran, T, Brewer, G, Dainty, A amd Runeson, G (2012) A conceptual approach to studying the organisational culture of construction projects. Construction Economics and Building, 12(02), 1-26.

Gajendran, T, Brewer, G, Runeson, G and Dainty, A (2011) Investigating informality in construction: philosophy, paradigm and practice. Construction Economics and Building, 11(02), 84-98.

Gharaie, E, Lingard, H and Cooke, T (2015) Causes of fatal accidents involving cranes in the Australian construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 15(02), 1-12.

Grant, E (2013) “Pack 'em, rack 'em and stack 'em”: the appropriateness of the use and reuse of shipping containers for prison accommodation. Construction Economics and Building, 13(02), 35-44.

Hardie, M, Khan, S, O'Donnell, A and Miller, G (2007) The efficacy of waste management plans in Australian commercial construction refurbishment projects. Construction Economics and Building, 7(02), 26-36.

Hes, D, Morrison, A and Bates, M (2005) Assessment and selection of materials for Melbourne City Council House 2. Construction Economics and Building, 5(02), 8-19.

hu, E, Zou, L and Langston, C (2004) A new interlink decision making index for making multi-criteria decisions. Construction Economics and Building, 4(02), 33-42.

Idoro, G (2009) Evaluating levels of project planning and their effects on performance in the Nigerian construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 9(02), 39-50.

Jaafar, M, Nuruddin, A and Abu Bakar, S P (2014) Business success and psychological traits of housing developers. Construction Economics and Building, 14(02), 57-72.

Jeary, A and Jeary, I (2001) The influence of flooding risk on infrastructure development in western Sydney. Construction Economics and Building, 1(02), 57-64.

Jiang, H and Liu, C (2014) Spatial linkages among Australian construction markets. Construction Economics and Building, 14(02), 18-30.

Jimoh, R and Van Wyk, J (2013) Ideological leaning and praxis of housing co-operatives in South Africa: matters arising. Construction Economics and Building, 13(02), 54-66.

Kaewsri, N and Tonghong, T (2011) An investigation of women engineers in non-traditional occupations in the Thai construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 11(02), 1-21.

Khanyile, N.S.M, Musonda,I and Agumba, J.N (2019) Evaluating the relationship between communication management practices and project outcomes: a case study of Eswatini (Swaziland) construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 19(02), 197-219.

Lahdenperä, P (2017) Towards a Coherent Theory of Project Alliancing: Discovering the System’s Complex Mechanisms Yielding Value for Money. Construction Economics and Building, 17(02), 41-61.

Larsen, J, K, Lindhard, S, M, Brunoe, T. D and Jensen, KN (2018) The Relation between Pre-planning, Commissioning and Enhanced Project Performance. Construction Economics and Building, 18(02), 1-14.

Lim, T (2009) Essence of time in construction contracts. Construction Economics and Building, 9(02), 1-6.

Ling, F Y Y and Hien, M B T (2014) Boosting project outcomes through goal alignment: a case study of Vietnam. Construction Economics and Building, 14(02), 73-86.

Lingard, H and Lin, J (2003) Managing motherhood in the Australian construction industry: work-family balance, parental leave and part-time work. Construction Economics and Building, 3(02), 15-24.

Liu, C, Lyle, B and Langston, C (2003) Estimating demolition costs for single residential buildings. Construction Economics and Building, 3(02), 33-42.

Lobo, Y and Wilkinson, S (2006) The effects of occupational licensing on skills needs in the building industry: evidence from New Zealand. Construction Economics and Building, 6(02), 55-63.

Loosemore, M (2003) Impediments to reform in the Australian building and construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 3(02), 1-8.

Loosemore, M and Teo, M (2002) The crisis management practices of Australian construction companies. Construction Economics and Building, 2(02), 15-26.

Lukhele, T, Botha, B and Mbanga, S (2021) Exploring project complexity relations to scope changes in construction projects: A case study of NEC projects in South Africa. Construction Economics and Building, 21(02), 18-33.

Luu, D and Sher, W (2006) Construction tender subcontract selection using case-based reasoning. Construction Economics and Building, 6(02), 32-43.

MacDonald, J and Mills, J (2013) An IPD approach to construction education. Construction Economics and Building, 13(02), 93-103.

Mahamid, I (2013) Common risks affecting time overrun in road construction projects in Palestine: contractors’ perspective. Construction Economics and Building, 13(02), 45-53.

Malla, V and Delhi, V S K (2022) Determining interconnectedness of barriers to interface management in large construction projects. Construction Economics and Building, 22(02), 69-101.

Manivannan, J, Loganathan, S, J, K T and Kalidindi, S N (2022) Investigating the relationship between occupational stress and work-life balance among Indian construction professionals. Construction Economics and Building, 22(02), 27-51.

McCarthy, S F (2012) Developing an Australian code of construction ethics. Construction Economics and Building, 12(02), 87-100.

McDermott, P and Khalfan, M (2006) Achieving supply chain integration within construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 6(02), 44-54.

McLaughlin, P (2003) Peer assessment for construction management and quantity surveying students. Construction Economics and Building, 3(02), 43-49.

Mills, A (2003) Property and construction professions: the views of industry leaders. Construction Economics and Building, 3(02), 9-14.

Mills, A, Smith, J and Love, P (2002) Barriers to the development of SME's in the Australian construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 2(02), 71-79.

Motawa, I and Kaka, A (2008) Payment mechanisms for integrated teams in construction. Construction Economics and Building, 8(02), 1-10.

Nadhim, E, A, Hon, C, K, H , Xia, B, Stewart, I and Fang, D (2018) Investigating the Relationships between Safety Climate and Safety Performance Indicators in Retrofitting Works . Construction Economics and Building, 18(02), 110-129.

Najjir, G, Love, P and Runeson, G (2001) Issues for the global construction market. Construction Economics and Building, 1(02), 73-81.

Nani, G, Edwards, P, Adjei-Kumi, T, Badu, E and Amoah, P (2008) Customisation and desirable characteristics of a standard method of measurement for building works in Ghana. Construction Economics and Building, 8(02), 30-40.

Ng, T, Palaneeswaran, E and Kumaraswamy, M (2008) Costs and benefits of ISO9000-based quality management systems to construction contractors. Construction Economics and Building, 8(02), 23-29.

Nimcharoenwon, P and Miller, G (2001) Combating the 'sick building syndrome' by improving indoor air quality. Construction Economics and Building, 1(02), 82-89.

Oke, A E, Aghimien, D O, Aigbavboa, C O and Akinradewo, O I (2020) Appraisal of the drivers of smart city development in South Africa. Construction Economics and Building, 20(02), 109-126.

Oke, A, Atofarati, J and Bello, S (2022) Awareness of 3D printing for sustainable construction in an emerging economy. Construction Economics and Building, 22(02), 52-68.

Oke,A.E, Aghimien,D.O, Akinradewo,O.I and Aigbavboa, C.O (2020) Improving resilience of cities through smart city drivers. Construction Economics and Building, 20(02), 45-64.

Okoro, C.S, Musonda, I and Agumba, J.N (2019) Validity and reliability of a transportation infrastructure sustainable performance framework: a study of transport projects in South Africa. Construction Economics and Building, 19(02), 126-143.

Okoye, P, U (2018) Occupational Health and Safety Risk Levels of Building Construction Trades in Nigeria . Construction Economics and Building, 18(02), 92-109.

Olanipekun, A.O and Saka, N (2019) Response of the Nigerian construction sector to economic shocks. Construction Economics and Building, 19(02), 160-180.

Onukwube, H and Iyagba, R (2011) Construction professionals job performance and characteristics: a comparison of indigenous and expatriate construction companies in Nigeria. Construction Economics and Building, 11(02), 71-83.

Onukwube, H N (2012) Correlates of job satisfaction amongst quantity surveyors in consulting firms in Lagos, Nigeria. Construction Economics and Building, 12(02), 43-54.

Oo, B L and Lim, B T H (2021) Changes in job situations for women workforce in construction during the covid-19 pandemic. Construction Economics and Building, 21(02), 34-57.

Oyodele, L, Jaiyeoba, B and Fadeyi, M (2003) Design factors influencing quality of building projects in Nigeria: consultants' perception. Construction Economics and Building, 3(02), 25-32.

Paul, C A, Aghimien, D O, Ibrahim, A D and Ibrahim, Y M (2021) Measures for curbing unethical practices among construction industry professionals: Quantity surveyors’ perspective. Construction Economics and Building, 21(02), 1-17.

Rahmani, F, Khalfan, M, M, A and Maqsood, T (2016) Lessons learnt from the use of relationship-based procurement methods in Australia: clients’ perspectives . Construction Economics and Building, 16(02), 1-13.

Ramachandra, T and Rotimi, J (2011) The nature of payment problems in the New Zealand construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 11(02), 22-33.

Rameezdeen, R and Rodrigo, A (2014) Modifications to standard forms of contract: the impact on readability. Construction Economics and Building, 14(02), 31-40.

Rotimi, J and Ramanayaka, C (2015) Analysis of the influence of a strategy-led planning approach on successful construction project implementation. Construction Economics and Building, 15(02), 13-30.

Runeson, G (2011) The demise of the journal ranking: a victory for common sense. Construction Economics and Building, 11(02), 99-100.

Rustom, R (2006) Formulation of generic simulation models for analyzing construction claims. Construction Economics and Building, 6(02), 11-19.

Sørensen, N L, Rasmussen, F N, Øien, T B and Frandsen, A K (2020) Holistic sustainability: advancing interdisciplinary building design through tools and data in Denmark. Construction Economics and Building, 20(02), 25-44.

Saha, S, greville, C and Mullins, T (2001) Optimisation of construction process inspection rates using a learning approach. Construction Economics and Building, 1(02), 1-13.

Sanni, A, O (2016) Factors determining the success of public private partnership projects in Nigeria . Construction Economics and Building, 16(02), 42-55.

Sargent, K, Hyland, P and Sawang, S (2012) Factors influencing the adoption of information technology in a construction business. Construction Economics and Building, 12(02), 72-86.

Shakantu, W, Muya, M, Tookey, J and Bowen, P (2008) Evaluating truck empty running in construction: a case study from Cape Town, South Africa. Construction Economics and Building, 8(02), 41-49.

Sher, W, Williams, A and Northcote, M (2015) The lived experience of online educators: insights from construction management. Construction Economics and Building, 15(02), 49-62.

Siew, R Y J (2014) Human resource management in the construction industry – Sustainability competencies. Construction Economics and Building, 14(02), 87-103.

Smallwood, J and Venter, D (2001) The role of the media in South African construction health and safety. Construction Economics and Building, 1(02), 37-46.

Steinhardt, D, A and Manley, K (2016) Exploring the beliefs of Australian prefabricated house builders . Construction Economics and Building, 16(02), 27-41.

Stewart, P (2001) The role of e-commerce systems for the construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 1(02), 24-36.

Stewart, P, Robinson, J and Low, S (2005) The business case for sustainable design - the City of Melbourne CH2 project. Construction Economics and Building, 5(02), 58-70.

Strahorn, S, Galendran, T and Brewer, G (2015) The influence of trust in traditional contracting: investigating the "lived experience" of stakeholders. Construction Economics and Building, 15(02), 81-101.

Stringfellow, P (2014) Construction contractors’ involvement in disaster management planning. Construction Economics and Building, 14(02), 120-132.

Sun, Y and Goh, B H (2015) Contribution index based on green building certification systems. Construction Economics and Building, 15(02), 31-48.

Sunding, L and Ekholm, A (2014) Problems and problem attention in the construction sector – understanding the influence of human factors. Construction Economics and Building, 14(02), 1-17.

Sundquist, J, Larsson, B and Lindahl, G (2007) Cooperation in the building sector between building material manufacturers and contractors to develop products. Construction Economics and Building, 7(02), 45-53.

Sundqvist, J (2008) From focus on price to the pyramid of innovation, information, cooperation, value and trust: a success story of five Swedish building material manufacturers. Construction Economics and Building, 8(02), 11-2.

Tait, P and Loosemore, M (2009) The corporate governance of Australian listed construction companies. Construction Economics and Building, 9(02), 7-16.

Tawalare, A, G and Laishram, B (2018) Relational Contracting Conceptual Model for Public Sector Construction Organisations: An Indian Context . Construction Economics and Building, 18(02), 70-91.

Teo, A and Runeson, G (2001) Aspects of market differentiation in the building industry. Construction Economics and Building, 1(02), 14-23.

Towner, M and Baccarini, D (2007) Risk pricing in construction tenders - how, who, what. Construction Economics and Building, 7(02), 12-25.

Tran, Dand Skitmore, M (2002) The impact of culture on international management: a survey of project communications in Singapore. Construction Economics and Building, 2(02), 36-47.

Vogel, J.A, Lind, H, and Holm, C (2019) Incentivising innovation in the construction sector: the role of consulting contracts. Construction Economics and Building, 19(02), 181-196.

Warren-Myers, G and McRae, E (2017) Volume Home Building: The Provision of Sustainability Information for New Homebuyers . Construction Economics and Building, 17(02), 24-40.

Wasif, I, Josephson, P-E and Styhre, A (2008) Individual learning in construction projects: professions and their approaches. Construction Economics and Building, 8(02), 50-60.

Wilkinson, S (2001) An analysis of the use of information technology for project management in the New Zealand construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 1(02), 47-56.

Windapo, A O (2013) Relationship between degree of risk, cost and level of compliance to occupational health and safety regulations in construction. Construction Economics and Building, 13(02), 67-82.

Wong. J, Chan, A and Chiang, Y H (2004) A critical review of forecasting models to predict manpower demand. Construction Economics and Building, 4(02), 43-56.

Xiao, H and Proverbs, D (2002) An investigation into factors influencing construction costs based on Japanese, UK and US contractor practice. Construction Economics and Building, 2(02), 27-35.

Xin, J and Lam, K (2002) Building a house prices forecasting model in Hong Kong. Construction Economics and Building, 2(02), 57-70.

Yousif, O and Zakaria, R (2022) A framework for integrating green highway performance data with the carbon footprint calculator in Malaysia. Construction Economics and Building, 22(02), 102-120.

Yusuf, G A and Mohamed, S F (2014) Perceived benefits of adopting a standard–based pricing mechanism for mechanical and electrical services installations. Construction Economics and Building, 14(02), 104-119.

Zalejska – Jonsson, A and Muyingo, H (2019) Building inspection in multi-dwelling housing and the perception of building quality. Construction Economics and Building, 19(02), 144-159.

Zou, J and Zillante, G (2006) Relationship contracting: the South Australian experience - a case study. Construction Economics and Building, 6(02), 20-31.

Zou, J, Zillante, G and Coffey, V (2009) Project culture in the Chinese construction industry: perceptions of contractors. Construction Economics and Building, 9(02), 17-28.

Zou, P (2004) Knowledge management practice in two Australian architecture-engineering-construction (AEC) companies. Construction Economics and Building, 4(02), 19-32.