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Bennett, J and Ferry, D (1990) Specialist contractors: a review of issues raised by their new role in building. Construction Management and Economics, 8(03), 259-83.

Bon, R and Pietroforte, R (1990) Historical comparison of construction sectors in the United States, Japan, Italy and Finland using input-output tables. Construction Management and Economics, 8(03), 233-47.

Brandon, P S (1990) The development of an expert system for the strategic planning of construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 8(03), 285-300.

Olomolaiye, P O (1990) An evaluation of the relationship between bricklayers' motivation and productivity. Construction Management and Economics, 8(03), 301-13.

Russell, J S and Skibniewski, M J (1990) An ergonomic analysis framework for construction tasks. Construction Management and Economics, 8(03), 329-38.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: automation; human performance; robotics
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199000000027
  • Abstract:

    This paper presents a new methodology for obtaining a quantitative measure of human task performance complexity and effort on the construction site. An example application of the developed methodology to the analysis of concrete placement tasks is provided. The developed method can be used to aid construction equipment manufacturers in understanding and assessing the automation potential for a variety of construction work tasks.

Tang, J C S, Karasudhi, P and Tachopiyagoon, P (1990) Thai construction industry: demand and projection. Construction Management and Economics, 8(03), 249-57.

Tiong, R L K (1990) BOT projects: risks and securities. Construction Management and Economics, 8(03), 315-28.