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Abu Dabous, S and Alkass, S (2008) Decision support method for multi-criteria selection of bridge rehabilitation strategy. Construction Management and Economics, 26(08), 883–93.

Bowen, P, Dorrington, R, Distiller, G, Lake, H and Besesar, S (2008) HIV/AIDS in the South African construction industry: an empirical study. Construction Management and Economics, 26(08), 827–39.

Chen, J-H, Yang, L-R, Chen, W H and Chang, C K (2008) Case-based allocation of onsite supervisory manpower for construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 26(08), 805–14.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: allocation; human resource management; onsite; overheads; supervisory manpower costs
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190802014778
  • Abstract:
    In the highly competitive worldwide construction industry, a slight inaccuracy of estimation can easily cause the loss of a project. Erroneous experience-based cost estimates or allocations of onsite supervisory manpower often offset the profit gained from the project and may even jeopardize the management processes. To counter these types of problems, we develop a model using mathematical analysis and case-based reasoning to automate the allocation of onsite supervisory manpower and its costs. The method is founded upon laborious data collection processes and analysis by matching statistical assumptions, and is applicable to construction projects for residential buildings, industrial office buildings, commercial buildings and industrial construction. In the modelling the costs and allocation of onsite supervisory manpower are quantified for both owners and contractors before initiating or bidding on the projects. The findings confirm that the degree of variation of the model predictions has an accuracy rate at 88.47%. Single-site construction projects with the following characteristics: a non-crashing schedule, a floor area of less than 35 000 m2, a height of less than 50m, can be accurately predicted and the assignment of supervisory manpower feasibly automated.

Doloi, H (2008) Application of AHP in improving construction productivity from a management perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 26(08), 841–54.

Menches, C L, Hanna, A S, Nordheim, E V and Russell, J S (2008) Impact of pre-construction planning and project characteristics on performance in the US electrical construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 26(08), 855–69.

Skitmore, M (2008) First and second price independent values sealed bid procurement auctions: some scalar equilibrium results. Construction Management and Economics, 26(08), 787–803.

Wong, J M W, Chiang, Y H and Ng, T S (2008) Construction and economic development: the case of Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 26(08), 815–26.

Yip, B, Rowlinson, S and Siu, O L (2008) Coping strategies as moderators in the relationship between role overload and burnout. Construction Management and Economics, 26(08), 871–82.