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Bishop, D (1994) The professionals' view of the Health and Safety Commission's draft Construction (Design and Management) Regulations. Construction Management and Economics, 12(04), 365-72.

Cannon, J (1994) Lies and construction statistics. Construction Management and Economics, 12(04), 307-13.

Ganesan, S (1994) Employment maximization in construction in developing countries. Construction Management and Economics, 12(04), 323-35.

Groák, S (1994) Is construction an industry? Notes towards a greater analytic emphasis on external linkages. Construction Management and Economics, 12(04), 287-93.

Ive, G (1994) A theory of ownership types applied to the construction majors. Construction Management and Economics, 12(04), 349-64.

Lansley, P R (1994) Analysing construction organizations. Construction Management and Economics, 12(04), 337-48.

Meikle, J L and Connaughton, J N (1994) How long should housing last? Some implications of the age and probable life of housing in England. Construction Management and Economics, 12(04), 315-21.

Ofori, G (1994) Establishing construction economics as an academic discipline. Construction Management and Economics, 12(04), 295-306.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: academic discipline; competence; conceptual structure; economic theory; education; research
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199400000039
  • Abstract:

    Despite the importance of construction in national economies and in socio-economic development, construction economics, as a field of study, is still fledgling. Its foundations are weak and there is confusion about many of its concepts and terms. Worse, there are indications that unless a conscious effort is made to advance the field further, progress will be slow. This paper considers the present state of construction economics and its causes and effects. It considers whether construction economics is a distinct academic discipline. It is observed that construction economics lacks a conceptual structure, a key attribute of a discipline. Main areas where further study is required are highlighted. It is suggested that the development of construction economics should be managed if the field is to be advanced further.

Sebestyén, G (1994) A bulletin of statistics: some considerations. Construction Management and Economics, 12(04), 373-5.