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Chen, J J (1996) The impact of public construction investment upon special economic zones: the Chinese experience. Construction Management and Economics, 14(02), 175-82.

Finch, E F, Flanagan, R and Marsh, L (1996) Auto-ID application in construction. Construction Management and Economics, 14(02), 121-9.

Green, S D (1996) A metaphorical analysis of client organizations and the briefing process. Construction Management and Economics, 14(02), 155-64.

Kometa, S T, Olomolaiye, P O and Harris, F C (1996) Validation of the model for evaluating client-generated risk by project consultants. Construction Management and Economics, 14(02), 131-45.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: client; modelling ; project consultant; risk assessment; risk management
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/014461996373575
  • Abstract:

    This paper reports the results of studies in 29 construction consulting firms aimed at validating a model for evaluating client-generated risks (see Kometa et al. 1995a). Validation required quantification of project outcomes in terms of time, cost, quality and fee (charged for services provided) and comparing them with risk exposure indices suggested by the model. Results indicate that the model correctly predicted project outcomes in ten cases (nearly 35%) and was found to be more conservative in predicting project outcomes in all others barring two outliers; thus confirming the applicability of the model as a helpful early warning tool for predicting client-generated risks to construction consulting firms.

Lambropoulos, J, Manolopoulos, N and Pantouvakis, J P (1996) SEMANTIC: smart earth moving analysis and estimation of cost. Construction Management and Economics, 14(02), 79-92.

MacSporran, C and Tucker, S N (1996) Target budget levels for building operating costs. Construction Management and Economics, 14(02), 103-19.

Ranasinghe, M (1996) Mine restoration bond for clay mining and its impact on the prices of building materials in Sri Lanka. Construction Management and Economics, 14(02), 165-74.

Shoesmith, D R (1996) A study of the management and procurement of building services work. Construction Management and Economics, 14(02), 93-101.

Sommerville, J (1996) An analysis of recruitment sources and employee turnover in Scottish construction organizations. Construction Management and Economics, 14(02), 147-54.