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Agapiou, A, Price, A D F and McCaffer, R (1995) Forecasting the supply of construction skills in the UK. Construction Management and Economics, 13(04), 353-64.

Alkass, S, Mazerolle, M, Tribaldos, E and Harris, F C (1995) Computer aided construction delay analysis and claims preparation. Construction Management and Economics, 13(04), 335-52.

Ball, M and Wood, A (1995) How many jobs does construction expenditure generate?. Construction Management and Economics, 13(04), 307-18.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: cost; employment; public expenditure
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199500000036
  • Abstract:

    Extra public expenditure on construction is a frequently cited policy to alleviate demand deficient unemployment; yet the actual number of jobs created is uncertain. This paper surveys the job creation effect for the UK. It surveys previous estimates, then a construction employment model is estimated. The results do not conform to theoretical predictions, implying only a weak link between quarterly increases in total construction output and construction employment, and no significant relationship between housebuilding and employment. It is suggested that these results arise from poor quality data, especially the estimates of changes in the number of self-employed workers. As an alternative, construction industry rules-of-thumb are used to derive more plausible employment effects. Employment estimates are also provided for subsectors of the industry. To improve on these calculations we conclude that there is a need for either more accurate construction data or, failing that, periodic site-survey based estimates of construction production functions.

Chan, D W M and Kumaraswamy, M M (1995) A study of the factors affecting construction durations in Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 13(04), 319-33.

Griffith, A and Headley, J D (1995) Developing an effective approach to the procurement and management of small building works within large client organizations. Construction Management and Economics, 13(04), 279-89.

Kapliński, O and Thiel, T (1995) Evaluation of multi-family housing systems in Poland. Construction Management and Economics, 13(04), 291-8.

Salminen, S (1995) Serious occupational accidents in the construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 13(04), 299-306.