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Beeston, D (1986) Combining risks in estimating. Construction Management and Economics, 4(01), 75-9.

Bowlby, R L and Schriver, W R (1986) Observations on productivity and composition of building output in the United States, 1972-82. Construction Management and Economics, 4(01), 1-18.

Bresnen, M J, Ford, J R, Bryman, A E and Keil, E T (1986) Labour recruitment strategies and selection practices on construction sites. Construction Management and Economics, 4(01), 37-55.

Lansley, P R (1986) Modelling construction organizations. Construction Management and Economics, 4(01), 19-36.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: management; organization; planning; research; simulation
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446198600000002
  • Abstract:

    This paper reports on the development of a microcomputer-based simulation system developed to assist contractors in evaluating the potential costs and benefits of implementing specific organizational policies. The main object of the paper is to present mathematical relationships used to model key parts of the system.

Walker, A and Hughes, W (1986) A conventionally-managed project: A systems-based case study. Construction Management and Economics, 4(01), 47-74.