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Chen, W T and Huang, Y-H (2006) Approximately predicting the cost and duration of school reconstruction projects in Taiwan. Construction Management and Economics, 24(12), 1231-9.

Johansen, E and Wilson, B (2006) Investigating first planning in construction. Construction Management and Economics, 24(12), 1305-14.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: First planning; project planning; construction planning
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190600863160
  • Abstract:

    There is a divergence of research opinion as to the efficacy of detailed front end construction planning (first planning) and its use for strategic or tactical purposes. What really happens in planning construction projects is considered by focusing on comparing the responses of key stakeholders in the construction planning process. Contrasting perspectives of office- and site-based staff upon the accuracy of project timescales are identified together with their dissimilar methods of programme development and preferred first planning detail level. Consistently divergent views are expressed by office-based preconstruction planners and site-based construction project managers, including a reluctance to engage others during first planning held by the former and a limited belief in completion of the project to another’s timescale (without their personal input) expressed by the latter. Significant role-based discrepancies in their approach to first planning are revealed and the potential for further research into cultural and behavioural motivators is highlighted.

Lu, S-L and Sexton, M (2006) Innovation in small construction knowledge-intensive professional service firms: a case study of an architectural practice. Construction Management and Economics, 24(12), 1269-82.

Manley, K (2006) The innovation competence of repeat public sector clients in the Australian construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 24(12), 1295-304.

Navon, R and Haskaya, I (2006) Is detailed progress monitoring possible without designated manual data collection?. Construction Management and Economics, 24(12), 1225-9.

Pan, N-F (2006) Evaluation of building performance using fuzzy FTA. Construction Management and Economics, 24(12), 1241-52.

Teo, E A-L and Harikrishna, N (2006) A quantitative model for efficient maintenance of plastered and painted façades. Construction Management and Economics, 24(12), 1283-93.

Tokdemir, O B, Arditi, D and Balcik, C (2006) ALISS: Advanced Linear Scheduling System. Construction Management and Economics, 24(12), 1253-67.