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Blismas, N, Pasquire, C and Gibb, A (2006) Benefit evaluation for off-site production in construction. Construction Management and Economics, 24(02), 121-30.

Chang, A S and Tien, C-C (2006) Quantifying uncertainty and equivocality in engineering projects. Construction Management and Economics, 24(02), 171-84.

Edwards, D J and Holt, G D (2006) Hand-arm vibration exposure from construction tools: results of a field study. Construction Management and Economics, 24(02), 209-17.

Leishman, C and Warren, F (2006) Private housing design customization through house type substitution. Construction Management and Economics, 24(02), 149-58.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: House building; standardized house types; customization; consumer choice; planning and building regulations
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190500204754
  • Abstract:

    The private house building industry is increasingly under pressure to increase output and broaden the appeal of new-build housing to consumers. One possible method for meeting these objectives is through increased use of standardized components to facilitate house type customization. This research focuses on the role of planning and building regulations in permitting the house building industry to respond in this way. Using a database of standardized house types, the analysis examines variation within and between house builders’ house type ranges. The analysis shows that the underlying variation between house types of a given size is relatively narrow but that volume builders maintain a comparatively large range of house types. Results from a simulation model demonstrate the positive impact of broadening house type choice on levels of consumer satisfaction. The main conclusion is that a form of house type customization could be achieved through the use of house type substitution.

Lingard, H and Francis, V (2006) Does a supportive work environment moderate the relationship between work-family conflict and burnout among construction professionals?. Construction Management and Economics, 24(02), 185-96.

Manoliadis, O, Tsolas, I and Nakou, A (2006) Sustainable construction and drivers of change in Greece: a Delphi study. Construction Management and Economics, 24(02), 113-20.

Muya, M, Price, A D F and Edum-Fotwe, F T (2006) Overview of funding for construction craft skills training in Sub-Saharan Africa: a case study of Zambia. Construction Management and Economics, 24(02), 197-208.

Shohet, I M and Paciuk, M (2006) Service life prediction of exterior cladding components under failure conditions. Construction Management and Economics, 24(02), 131-48.

Zhang, H, Li, H and Tam, C M (2006) Heuristic scheduling of resource-constrained, multiple-mode and repetitive projects. Construction Management and Economics, 24(02), 159-69.