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Alencar, C T (2000) Highway concessions in Brazil: an analysis towards the feasibility of the securitization. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 5(03), 159–69.

Ali, H M and Ruddock, L (2000) The impact of portfolio strategy onthe 'style' performance of UK property companies. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 5(03), 123–33.

Kennedy, P and Milligan, J L (2000) Cost of the adjudication process in the UK since the introduction of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 5(03), 171–80.

Liow, K H (2000) Corporate financial reporting of Singapore property companies: issues and evidence. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 5(03), 149–58.

Mbugua, L M, Holt, G D and Olomolaiye, P O (2000) An evaluation of international frameworks for business self-assessment and their application in UK construction. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 5(03), 135–47.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: business excellence; construction business; performance measurement; self-assessment frameworks
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1366-4387
  • URL: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?issn=1366-4387
  • Abstract:
    Numerous Self-Assessment Frameworks (SAFs) have been proposed around the world to enable companies measure their business performance. These SAFs include the ISO9000, Investor in People, Deming Prize, Baldridge Award, Business Excellence Model, the Balanced Scorecard and the Inclusive Approach. The UK construction industry has also proposed a set of 10 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), to evaluate the business performance of construction companies. These KPIs need to be viewed in a global context; so that lessons can be learnt as they are developed. This paper extends the knowledge of these various SAFs by evaluating their application to the measurement of construction business. The major SAFs used around the world are discussed, compared, and evaluated in relation to construction business.ยท It is concluded that although self-assessment is perceived as a powerful organisational learning technique and a means to continuous improvement, construction companies have much to learn regarding their use and are yet to maximise their potential. The construction industry KPIs are a vital step in this direction.

Sohail, M and Edum-Fotwe, F T (2000) Cost-duration tool for policy decision on micro and small projects. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 5(03), 111–22.