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Faulkner, A C, Sargent, J H and Wearne, S H (1989) Civil engineers' managerial roles and needs: report of survey. Construction Management and Economics, 7(02), 155-74.

Miskawi, Z (1989) An S-curve equation for project control. Construction Management and Economics, 7(02), 115-24.

Ofori, G (1989) Housing in Singapore: determinants of success and lessons for the developing countries. Construction Management and Economics, 7(02), 137-53.

Olomolaiye, P O and Ogunlana, S O (1989) A system for monitoring and improving construction operative productivity in Nigeria. Construction Management and Economics, 7(02), 175-86.

Powell, C (1989) Workload fluctuations and aspects of building quality. Construction Management and Economics, 7(02), 125-36.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: design; quality; workload
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446198900000017
  • Abstract:

    Relationships between workload fluctuations and quality of service, with particular reference to design, are investigated by means of a study of architects’ practices. A method of experience survey is described. Conditions of temporary slackness are found to be regarded as serious, and effects almost entirely harmful. Conditions of temporary overstanding are found to be common and regarded as serious. Their effects are seen as largely harmful, but ambivalent attitudes arise from some benefits to building design. Heavy workload is believed to more likely than light workload to be associated with higher quality design.

Skitmore, M R, Stradling, S G and Tuohy, A P (1989) Project management under uncertainty. Construction Management and Economics, 7(02), 103-13.

Wijesundera, D A and Harris, F C (1989) The selection of materials handling methods in construction by simulation. Construction Management and Economics, 7(02), 95-102.