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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.

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.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: teams; project management; life cycle; joint venture; construction industry; case study; building construction; terminology
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199000000014
  • Abstract:

    Construction projects follow a life cycle that is dynamic and goal oriented. The success of a project depends on the efficacy of the project team in managing the process. Each phase of the project life cycle is different in nature and demands different skills, roles, and responsibilities from the team. A study of 3 major Australian construction projects in 3 states was conducted to explore the nature of project management in complex dynamic environments. The case studies are examined to see how effectively the project management teams dealt with the vagaries of the project. The analysis demonstrates that project and construction management organizational forms have the ability to evolve and embrace the multifaceted management structures, organization, and style necessary to cope with the dynamics of major projects.

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