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Chiang, Y-H, Tang, B-S and Wong, F K W (2008) Volume building as competitive strategy. Construction Management and Economics, 26(02), 161–76.

Hwang, B-G, Thomas, S R, Degezelle, D and Caldas, C H (2008) Development of a benchmarking framework for pharmaceutical capital projects. Construction Management and Economics, 26(02), 177–95.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: benchmarking; pharmaceutical project; project management; project performance
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: http://www.informaworld.com/openurl?genre=article&issn=0144-6193&volume=26&issue=2&spage=177
  • Abstract:
    Benchmarking is a proven technique for improving project performance and, as such, is a critical component of any mature project delivery system. Competitive benchmarking requires industry-specific metrics in absolute terms since processes vary by industry, and any metrics used within a single industry must be attuned to its particular processes. A framework is developed for evaluating pharmaceutical capital facility projects using metrics specific to the characteristics of these unique projects. Establishment of the framework made possible the development of a set of industry-specific metrics and a flexible data collection and reporting system for measuring project performance. Preliminary findings from an initial sample of 40 pharmaceutical projects confirm that meaningful industry-specific metrics can be produced for pharmaceutical capital facilities benchmarking. Developing such a framework enables the industry to measure project performance more accurately, get meaningful project performance comparisons, and ultimately establish credible norms for project performance.

Langston, Y L and Langston, C A (2008) Reliability of building embodied energy modelling: an analysis of 30 Melbourne case studies. Construction Management and Economics, 26(02), 147–60.

Lin, Y-H, Lee, P-C and Chang, T-P (2008) Integrating grey number and Minkowski distance function into grey relational analysis technique to improve the decision quality under uncertain information. Construction Management and Economics, 26(02), 115–23.

Lizarralde, G and Root, D (2008) The informal construction sector and the inefficiency of low cost housing markets. Construction Management and Economics, 26(02), 103–13.

Loosemore, M and Galea, N (2008) Genderlect and conflict in the Australian construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 26(02), 125–35.

Petrovic-Lazarevic, S (2008) The development of corporate social responsibility in the Australian construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 26(02), 93–101.

Waara, F (2008) Mitigating contractual hazards in public procurement: a study of Swedish local authorities. Construction Management and Economics, 26(02), 137–45.