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Abraham, D M and Yeh, M H J (1999) Breakwater construction: an effective method for industrial waste utilization. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 145–54.

Al-Tabtabai, H and Alex, A P (1999) Using genetic algorithms to solve optimization problems in construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 121–32.

Alshawi, M and Hassan, Z (1999) Integrated models for construction planning: object flow and relationship. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 197–212.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: building life cycle; conceptual model; construction planning; data and process model; integrated construction environment
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/links/doi/10.1046/j.1365-232x.1999.00105.x/abs
  • Abstract:
    Sharing and exchanging information between project participants are basic requirements for developing construction plans. An isolated construction planning knowledge-based system is no more useful and beneficial than any another 'island of automation' unless the integration with other construction applications are addressed. This paper proposes conceptual data and process models for a construction planning system, CONPLAN (Intelligent CONstruction PLANning), which works within a fully Integrated Construction Environment (ICE). An object oriented methodology (James Martin) has been used to establish generic construction models within which other construction applications can be integrated. This paper also introduces briefly the modularized approach that has been adopted to integrate the various construction applications over the project life cycle

Bhokha, S and Ogunlana, S O (1999) Application of artificial neural network to forecast construction duration of buildings at the pre-design stage. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 133–44.

Bowen, P A, Pearl, R G and Edwards, P J (1999) Client briefing processes and procurement method selection: a South African study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 91–104.

Emmitt, S (1999) Architectural management: an evolving field. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 188–96.

Liu, A M-M (1999) A research model of project complexity and goal commitment effects on project outcome. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 105–11.

Ndekugri, I and McDonnell, B (1999) Differing site conditions risks: a FIDIC/engineering and construction contract comparison. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 177–87.

Ng, S T, Skitmore, M R and Smith, N J (1999) Decision-makers' perceptions in the formulation of pre-qualification criteria. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 155–65.

Walker, A and Wing, C K (1999) The relationship between construction project management theory and transaction cost economics. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 166–76.

Wantanakorn, D, Mawdesley, M J and Askew, W H (1999) Management errors in construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 112–20.