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Ison, S, Dainty, A and Wall, S (2004) The construction sector, congestion charging and exemptions. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(06), 386–94.

Liu, A M M, Fellows, R and Ng, J (2004) Surveyors' perspectives on ethics in organisational culture. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(06), 438–49.

Nguyen, L D, Ogunlana, S O and Lan, D T X (2004) A study on project success factors in large construction projects in Vietnam. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(06), 404–13.

Soetanto, R, Dainty, A R J, Glass, J and Price, A D F (2004) Criteria for assessing the potential performance of hybrid concrete structural frames. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(06), 414–25.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: performance criteria; design and development; concretes
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969 9988
  • URL: http://dandini.emeraldinsight.com/vl=1462875/cl=137/nw=1/rpsv/cw/mcb/09699988/v11n6/s4/p414
  • Abstract:
    When assessing the potential benefits of using any new technology, it is essential that appropriate performance criteria are used and comparisons are made with the alternatives available. This paper reports on the development of criteria to help inform the process of deciding whether or not to adopt hybrid concrete construction (HCC) technology rather than more traditional alternatives. Following a thorough review of literature to identify a range of HCC performance criteria, their perceived importance was investigated via an opinion survey of experienced UK-based practitioners. The result of the analysis revealed that all criteria identified through literature were considered important, with "physical form and space" of a building, "meeting perceived needs" and "construction cost and safety" being the more important performance criteria influencing the selection of an appropriate structural frame. This paper describes the potential practical application of these criteria to assist the early structural frame decision-making process.

Wibowo, A (2004) Valuing guarantees in a BOT infrastructure project. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(06), 395–403.

Zhang, H, Li, H and Tam, C M (2004) Fuzzy discrete-event simulation for modeling uncertain activity duration. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(06), 426–37.