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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.

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.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Flooding risk; infrastructure; Sydney
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1445-2634
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v1i2.2876
  • Abstract:
    Data relating to flood events in the west Sydney area of Windsor, have been re-analysed using extreme value statistics, and the analysis has shown that the risk of occurrence of the probable maximum flood is greater than previously assumed using conventional statistical methods.The response of the New South Wales Government to the perceived risk is discussed and the efficacy of their strategy of relying on passing information to local residents has been tested by the use of a survey of residents of the area.The survey of Windsor residents showed that a significant percentage of the population had no knowledge of the flood risk. Of the rest of the population there was little or no knowledge of the effects that a severe flood might have, and there was little appreciation of the yearly risk of floods that would affect the town. Overall, it was concluded that the main mitigation strategy of government has been ineffective.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.