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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.
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.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: construction duration; error; management; simulation; time pressure
- ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
- URL: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/bsc/ecam/1999/00000006/00000002/art00084
- Abstract:
Errors occur everywhere and research into inaccuracy has become an important area of study. Managers make errors, and the effects include poor safety, reduced quality, increased cost and decreased profit. Despite this, management errors have received almost no study. The present paper contains a review of the definition and causes of human errors, and discusses the applicability of these factors to managers and the effect of time pressure on decision making. The concept of management errors is proposed and a network-based project model is developed. This approach is used to simulate the occurrence of activity-based errors, and to determine the influence of pressure on management and the effects of inaccuracies on the project duration.