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Back, W E and Bell, L C (1995) Quantifying Process Benefits of Electronic Data Management Technologies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 415–21.
Barras, G C and Mayo, R E (1995) Minidirectional Drilling for Installation of Underground Electrical Conduit. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 364–9.
Beliveau, Y J, Williams, J M, King, M G and Niles, A R (1995) Real-Time Position Measurement Integrated with CAD: Technologies and Their Protocols. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 346–54.
Dias, A and Ioannou, P G (1995) Debt Capacity and Optimal Capital Structure for Privately Financed Infrastructure Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 404–14.
Diekmann, J E and Girard, M J (1995) Are Contract Disputes Predictable?. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 355–63.
Elzarka, H M and Bell, L C (1995) Object-Oriented Methodology for Materials-Management Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 438–45.
Hanlon, E J and Sanvido, V E (1995) Constructability Information Classification Scheme. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 337–45.
Herbsman, Z J (1995) A+B Bidding Method—Hidden Success Story for Highway Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 430–7.
Hinze, J, Bren, D C and Piepho, N (1995) Experience Modification Rating As Measure of Safety Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 455–8.
- Type: Journal Article
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- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1995)121:4(455)
- Abstract:
Workers' compensation insurance is a significant cost component of construction labor. The manual rate for these insurance premiums is state- and trade-specific so the costs can vary considerably between geographic locations and between crafts. Another aspect of workers' compensation that should be understood is the experience modification rating (EMR), which is used to modify the premium paid. This modifier is essentially an incentive for firms to strive for good safety records, as firms with poor safety records will pay higher premiums. Examples have been developed to help clarify the manner in which the EMR values are impacted by different variables. Results show graphically how injury frequency has a larger impact on the EMR computation than does injury severity. The EMR is noticeably reduced when the hourly wages paid are increased. It is also reduced when the total wages paid per year are increased. Findings suggest that some degree of caution should be exercised if two firms are to be compared on the basis of their assigned EMR values.
Jeljeli, M N and Russell, J S (1995) Coping with Uncertainty in Environmental Construction: Decision-Analysis Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 370–80.
Kangari, R (1995) Risk Management Perceptions and Trends of U.S. Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 422–9.
Kim, J and Ibbs, C W (1995) Work-Package–Process Model for Piping Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 381–7.
Liu, L, Burns, S A and Feng, C (1995) Construction Time-Cost Trade-Off Analysis Using LP/IP Hybrid Method. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 446–54.
Riley, D R and Sanvido, V E (1995) Patterns of Construction-Space Use in Multistory Buildings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 464–73.
Senior, B A (1995) Late-Time Computation for Task Chains Using Discrete-Event Simulation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 397–403.
Smith, S D, Osborne, J R and Forde, M C (1995) Analysis of Earth-Moving Systems Using Discrete-Event Simulation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 388–96.
Thomas, H R, Smith, G R and Cummings, D J (1995) Enforcement of Liquidated Damages. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 459–63.