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Adams, O (1997) Contractor development in Nigeria: perceptions of contractors and professionals. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 95-108.

Chau, K W (1997) Note - Monte Carlo simulation of construction costs using subjective data: response. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 109-15.

Hatush, Z and Skitmore, M R (1997) Criteria for contractor selection. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 19-38.

Kaming, P F, Olomolaiye, P O, Holt, G D and Harris, F C (1997) Factors influencing construction time and cost overruns on high-rise projects in Indonesia. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 83-94.

Peng, C L, Scorpio, D E and Kibert, C J (1997) Strategies for successful construction and demolition waste recycling operation. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 49-57.

Pietroforte, R (1997) Communication and governance in the building process. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 71-82.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: building process; communication; contract; information technology; transactional organization
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/014461997373123
  • Abstract:

    Through a proposed interpretative framework the relationship between forms of transactional governance and type of information processing and communication media is analysed. Building projects are successfully completed through the development of federative mechanisms, such as co-operation, informal roles and rules, that complement and circumvent the hierarchical and formal provisions of standard contracts. At present there is a dislocation between the pattern of roles and rules advocated by standard contracts and that observed in practice. During the design and engineering process, federative mechanisms are supported by the exchange of qualitative and uncertain information through personal communication media such as group meetings and direct contacts. The focus of new information technologies should be broadened from controlling contractual compliance to facilitating communication and interaction among project participants.

Preece, C and Male, S (1997) Promotional literature for competitive advantage in UK construction firms. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 59-69.

Rawlinson, S and Raftery, J (1997) Price stability and the business cycle: UK construction bidding patterns 1970-1991. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 5-18.

Seymour, D E, Crook, D and Rooke, J (1997) Note - The role of theory in construction management: a call for debate. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 117-9.

Wong, E and Norman, G (1997) Economic evaluation of materials planning systems for construction. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 39-47.