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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.

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.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: clusters; process redesign; supply chain management; teamwork;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/014461901452067
  • Abstract:

    Building on the results of two demonstration projects carried out in the UK, this paper develops the notion of ’work clusters’ as an organizational approach to supply chain integration and the application of concurrent engineering principles. The organizational design principles are presented together with the process used to set up clusters at project level, and the impact of the clustering arrangement on the re-engineering of the design and construction process is discussed. It is argued that the clustering arrangement successfully supported efforts to improve value, eliminate inefficiencies, and reduce costs in the project. Evidence concerning the difficulties, barriers and costs associated with the implementation of the clustering approach is also addressed. The paper concludes with some reflections on the use of clusters and on issues for future research.

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.