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Cuervo, J C and Pheng, L S (2003) Ownership advantages/disadvantages of Singapore transnational construction corporations. Construction Management and Economics, 21(01), 81-94.

Fo, S, Marsh, x and Cockerham, G (2003) Assessing the capability of construction processes to realize building designs. Construction Management and Economics, 21(01), 7-10.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: construction process capability; building design requirements
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/0144619021000026167
  • Abstract:

    The capability of processes should be assessed during their development. If assessment reveals that a process is not capable of meeting design requirements, that process should be improved until reassessment indicates that it is capable. This proactive approach can radically reduce non-conformances. Existing methods of assessment depend upon the sampling of process data. Such methods are well-established and well-documented. They provide the foundation for statistical process control (SPC) and can be applied to most processes including those used in the construction of buildings. However, there are several reasons why sampling data to assess construction process capability can be extremely difficult. In this paper, the limitations of existing assessment methods are outlined. Then, a new assessment method is introduced and results from a preliminary field study are reported. Next, the key features of the new method are discussed. In conclusion, guidelines for its successful introduction are provided.

Ho, C M-F and Ng, V C-W (2003) Quantity surveyors' background and training, and their ethical concepts, conceptions and interests considerations. Construction Management and Economics, 21(01), 43-67.

Leung, M-Y and Liu, A M M (2003) Analysis of value and project goal specificity in value management. Construction Management and Economics, 21(01), 11-9.

Lingard, H (2003) The impact of individual and job characteristics on 'burnout' among civil engineers in Australia and the implications for employee turnover. Construction Management and Economics, 21(01), 69-80.

Pongpeng, J and Liston, J (2003) TenSeM: a multi-criteria and multi-decision -makers' model in tender evaluation. Construction Management and Economics, 21(01), 21-30.

Zhang, H and Tam, C M (2003) Fuzzy decision making for dynamic resource allocation. Construction Management and Economics, 21(01), 31-41.