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Bröchner, J (1990) Impacts of information technology on the structure of construction. Construction Management and Economics, 8(02), 205-18.

Ewin, N A, Oxley, R and Poole, F (1990) Advanced applications software for speculative housing companies. Construction Management and Economics, 8(02), 109-33.

Imbert, I D C (1990) Human issues affecting construction in developing countries. Construction Management and Economics, 8(02), 219-28.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: contract; education; human resource management; research; underdevelopment
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199000000018
  • Abstract:

    The inhibiting effect of underdevelopment of human resources on construction in developing countries is examined and the need for education, training and research emphasized. Developed-world involvement and its often adverse effects, social and otherwise, are discussed, the provision of shelter being given as one major example. The fact that most large-scale infrastructural work is undertaken through arrangements with developed-world organizations is given prominence, the inappropriate nature of many contract procedures being emphasized. The importance and extent of informal construction is also highlighted.

Karshenas, S and Haber, D (1990) Economic optimization of construction project scheduling. Construction Management and Economics, 8(02), 135-46.

Male, S (1990) Professional authority, power and emerging forms of 'profession' in quantity surveying. Construction Management and Economics, 8(02), 191-204.

Shields, T J, Silcock, G W and Donegan, H A (1990) Towards the development of a fire safety systems evaluation for public assembly buildings. Construction Management and Economics, 8(02), 147-58.

Sidwell, A C (1990) Project management: dynamics and performance. Construction Management and Economics, 8(02), 159-79.

Warszawski, A (1990) Expert systems for crane selection. Construction Management and Economics, 8(02), 179-90.