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Chan, D W M and Kumaraswamy, M M (1999) Modelling and predicting construction durations in Hong Kong public housing. Construction Management and Economics, 17(03), 351-62.

Gaafar, H K and Perry, J G (1999) Strategies for insuring sub-contracted works. Construction Management and Economics, 17(03), 383-91.

Green, S D (1999) A participative research strategy for propagating soft methodologies in value management practice. Construction Management and Economics, 17(03), 329-40.

Irurah, D K and Holm, D (1999) Energy impact analysis of building construction as applied to South Africa. Construction Management and Economics, 17(03), 363-74.

Kenley, R (1999) Cash farming in building and construction: a stochastic analysis. Construction Management and Economics, 17(03), 393-401.

Leung, A W T and Tam, C M (1999) Prediction of hoisting time for tower cranes for public housing construction in Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 17(03), 305-14.

Okoroh, M I and Torrance, V B (1999) A model for sub-contractor selection in refurbishment projects. Construction Management and Economics, 17(03), 315-27.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: knowledge based system; fuzzy logic; refurbishment; repertory grid; sub-contractor
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/014461999371529
  • Abstract:

    A model is presented for analysing the sub-contractor’ s risk elements in construction refurbishment projects. The system is based on the use of fuzzy set theory with the fuzzy set representing the overall weighted average rating of refurbishment contractors’ criterion for the selection of sub-contractors. A prototype knowledge based expert system is described, which provides a systematic and objective approach to the selection of sub-contractors. Knowledge elicitation methodology using the `repertory grid’ technique is detailed. The implementation of a sub-contractor selection and appointment Model for refurbishment contractors (SSARC) in linguistic terms allows the user to interact with the system in a very friendly manner using natural language expression.

Pietroforte, R and Bon, R (1999) The Italian residential construction sector: an input-output historical analysis. Construction Management and Economics, 17(03), 297-303.

Runeson, G and Skitmore, M R (1999) Tendering theory revisited. Construction Management and Economics, 17(03), 285-96.

Scott, S and Assadi, S (1999) A survey of the site records kept by construction supervisors. Construction Management and Economics, 17(03), 375-82.

Slaughter, E S (1999) Assessment of construction processes and innovations through simulation. Construction Management and Economics, 17(03), 341-50.

Stocks, S N and Singh, A (1999) Studies on the impact of functional analysis concept design on reduction in change orders. Construction Management and Economics, 17(03), 251-67.

Vermande, H M and Mulligen, P-H v (1999) Construction costs in The Netherlands in an international context. Construction Management and Economics, 17(03), 269-83.