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Abidali, A F and Harris, F C (1995) A methodology for predicting company failure in the construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 13(03), 189-96.

Gardiner, P D and Simmons, J E L (1995) Case explorations in construction conflict management. Construction Management and Economics, 13(03), 219-34.

Kumaraswamy, M M and Chan, D W M (1995) Determinants of construction duration. Construction Management and Economics, 13(03), 209-17.

Type: Journal Article
Keywords: cost; Hong Kong; productivity; schedule; time
ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199500000025
Abstract:
This paper probes the range of factors affecting construction project duration through a literature review and a pilot survey in Hong Kong. Time-cost models previously proposed in Australia and the UK are compared with data obtained in Hong Kong and similarities are noted. The 111 responses to the detailed questionnaire issued in Hong Kong and the follow-up interviews also indicate other factors that may significantly affect project duration. Of these productivity is examined here, while other factors will be probed in the second phase of this investigation. Time-floor area relationships are also examined and found to be significant. Projects are classified as public or private sector housing and other buildings, roads and other civil engineering projects. Larger samples in each category of construction project will be targeted to test the validity of the models and their parameters in Hong Kong as derived from the pilot survey. It is noted that standardization in public housing projects (as in Hong Kong and Singapore) leads to more consistency in duration, providing useful reference points for such studies. International comparisons are intended to test the models, parameters and significant factors relating to the timeframe of construction projects.

Pietroforte, R and Bon, R (1995) An input-output analysis of the Italian construction sector, 1959-1988. Construction Management and Economics, 13(03), 253-62.

Rwelamila, P D and Hall, K A (1995) Total systems intervention: an integrated approach to time, cost and quality management. Construction Management and Economics, 13(03), 235-41.

Shapira, A (1995) Formwork design for high elevated slab construction. Construction Management and Economics, 13(03), 243-52.

Walker, D H T (1995) An investigation into construction time performance. Construction Management and Economics, 13(03), 263-74.