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Fan, L, Ho, C and Ng, V C-W (2001) A study of quantity surveyors' ethical behaviour. Construction Management and Economics, 19(01), 19-36.

Greenwood, D J (2001) Subcontractor procurement: are relationships changing?. Construction Management and Economics, 19(01), 5-7.

Johnstone, I M (2001) Periodic refurbishment and reductions in national costs to sustain dwelling services. Construction Management and Economics, 19(01), 97-108.

Kagioglou, M, Cooper, R and Aouad, G F (2001) Performance management in construction: a conceptual framework. Construction Management and Economics, 19(01), 85-95.

Lam, K C, So, A T P, Hu, T S, Ng, S T, Yuen, R K K, Lo, S M, Cheung, S O and Yang, H (2001) An integration of the fuzzy reasoning technique and the fuzzy optimization method in construction project management decision-making. Construction Management and Economics, 19(01), 63-76.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: construction; finance; fuzzy sets; multi-objective; optimization;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/014461901452085
  • Abstract:

    Most real world decision-making combines quantitative and qualitative (linguistic) variables. Conventional mathematics that combines qualitative and quantitative concepts exhibits difficulty in modelling actual problems. The research presented in this paper illustrates a mathematical approach to the solution of decision-making problems that combine qualitative and quantitative objectives. A methodical system for construction project management decision-making was developed using a combination of fuzzy multiple-objective decision-making theory and the fuzzy reasoning technique. The mathematical model can be applied to construction project management problems by suggesting an optimal path of corporate cash flow that results in the minimum use of resources. The information provided by the mathematical model allows the planner to eliminate excess use, or idleness, of resources during the construction of a project. Such information is indispensable for decision-makers in analysing the best time to invest in a new project. A case study is demonstrated to illustrate the application to a management decision problem.

Luo, J (2001) Assessing management and performance of Sino-foreign construction joint ventures. Construction Management and Economics, 19(01), 109-17.

Nicolini, D, Holti, R and Smalley, M (2001) Integrating project activities: the theory and practice of managing the supply chain through clusters. Construction Management and Economics, 19(01), 37-47.

Treloar, G J, Love, P E D and Holt, G D (2001) Using national input-output data for embodied energy analysis of individual residential buildings. Construction Management and Economics, 19(01), 49-61.

Tse, R Y C and Raftery, J (2001) The effects of money supply on construction flows. Construction Management and Economics, 19(01), 9-17.

Xu, T and Tiong, R L K (2001) Risk assessment on contractors' pricing strategies. Construction Management and Economics, 19(01), 77-84.