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Barbosa, P S F and Pimental, P R (2001) A linear programming model for cash flow management in the Brazilian construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 19(05), 469-79.
Drew, D S, Ho, L C Y and Skitmore, M R (2001) Analysing a consultant's competitiveness in two-envelope fee tendering. Construction Management and Economics, 19(05), 503-10.
Eyiah, A K (2001) An integrated approach of financing small contractors in developing countries: a conceptual model. Construction Management and Economics, 19(05), 511-8.
Fox, S, Marsh, L and Cockerham, G (2001) Design for manufacture: a strategy for successful application to buildings. Construction Management and Economics, 19(05), 493-502.
Griffith, A and Phillips, N (2001) The influence of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 upon the procurement and management of small building works. Construction Management and Economics, 19(05), 533-40.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: small works; maintenance; management; health and safety; CDM Regulations
- ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2001.9709629
- Abstract:
This paper, which focuses on the impact of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 on the management of small building works, adds new data and analysis to the further development of a subset of findings from a major research study, supported by governmental and industry based sources, which investigated the efficiency and effectiveness of procurement methods, organizational systems and management approaches to small building works and minor maintenance projects. Within this industry subsector there has been and continues to be an apparent culture of misunderstanding in the application of the CDM Regulations. However, commonly such works are undertaken in active environments where buildings are occupied or are operational. This raises many issues and considerations which are key to the satisfactory implementation of the CDM Regulations. The application of the Regulations is examined explicitly in the context of managing small building works. The findings indicate that the CDM Regulations have left ambiguities, primarily through specified exclusions to application, through which health and safety responsibilities may be downplayed or even simply disregarded. Effective implementation of the CDM Regulations during the management of small building works requires that legislation be unambiguously translated into contract documentation, and also that there must be clear understanding by project participants of their committed and onerous responsibilities for project health and safety under the CDM Regulations.
Kale, S and Arditi, D (2001) General contractors' relationships with subcontractors: a strategic asset. Construction Management and Economics, 19(05), 541-9.
Li, Z, Anson, M and Li, G (2001) A procedure for quantitatively evaluating site layout alternatives. Construction Management and Economics, 19(05), 459-67.
Nkado, R N and Meyer, T (2001) Competencies of professional quantity surveyors: a South African perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 19(05), 481-91.
Skitmore, R M and Ng, T (2001) Australian project time-cost analysis: Statistical analysis of intertemporal trends. Construction Management and Economics, 19(05), 455-458.
Winch, G M and Carr, B (2001) Processes, maps and protocols: understanding the shape of the construction process. Construction Management and Economics, 19(05), 519-31.