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Atkinson, A R and Westall, R (2010) The relationship between integrated design and construction and safety on construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 28(09), 17.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: safety; accidents; integrated working; architectural design
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2010.504214
  • Abstract:
    The occurrence of accidents and injuries continues to be a major problem in construction worldwide. Even though accident statistics have been improving in most markets there are significant areas requiring further attention. The extent of integrated working between designers and constructors may be an instrumental factor. A comparison is undertaken of the accident performance of 55 large construction projects in the UK, with varying levels of design/construction integration as represented by procurement path. Although a statistical relationship between high levels of integration and low levels of accidents was weak, a follow-up interview study provided strong support, suggesting that a lack of significance was related to the unreliability of the statistics available. The interview study also indicated reasons for this link. A key element in improved safety was seen to be better communications and a more positive relationship between designers and constructors. Further research into designing for safety for all procurement paths is recommended.

Balatbat, M C A, Lin, C-y and Carmichael, D G (2010) Comparative performance of publicly listed construction companies: Australian evidence. Construction Management and Economics, 28(09), 32.

Bowen, P, Cattell, K, Edwards, P J and Marks, J (2010) Perceptions of HIV/AIDS policies and treatment programmes by Western Cape construction firms. Construction Management and Economics, 28(09), 1006.

Chiang, Y-H and Cheng, E W L (2010) Construction loans and industry development: the case of Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 28(09), 69.

Eriksson, P E (2010) Partnering: what is it, when should it be used, and how should it be implemented?. Construction Management and Economics, 28(09), 17.

Huang, Y-l and Lin, W (2010) Does debt structure matter? Estimating contractor default barrier by the down-and-out call option approach. Construction Management and Economics, 28(09), 58.

Jones, T, Shan, Y and Goodrum, P M (2010) An investigation of corporate approaches to sustainability in the US engineering and construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 28(09), 83.

Lehtonen, J L and Kiiras, J M (2010) Cost modelling in underpinning projects. Construction Management and Economics, 28(09), 95.

Li, Y and Liu, C (2010) Malmquist indices of total factor productivity changes in the Australian construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 28(09), 45.