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Abdulmajid, S A D (1967) Resource forecasting models for private housing projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Adams, C D (1995) Procurement of microtunnelling projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Adul-Hamid, R (1996) Construction duration prediction using neural network methodology, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Coram, W R (1997) The privatisaton of the property services agency, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Eldosoky, A I (1987) Dealing with uncertainty in construction projects with particular reference to Egypt, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Fenn, F P (1999) An aetiology of construction disputes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Holden, S L (2021) Land, materials, and construction site: Decommodification through alternative construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Inyang, E D (1983) Some aspects of risk analysis for decision making in engineering projects management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester (United Kingdom).
Luo, J (1998) The transitional construction industry and sino-foreign construction joint ventures in the p.R. Of China, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester (United Kingdom).
Luo, J and Gale, A (1998) The transitional construction industry and sino-foreign construction joint ventures in the p. R. Of China, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Merna, T (2004) Assessing methods to analyse portfolios of projects and their risks procured by project finance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Mohamed Sultan, A A B (2019) Decision tools for recycling with a focus on fibre reinforced composites, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Ng, S-t T (1996) Case-based reasoning decision support for contractor prequalification, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester (United Kingdom).
Nosair, I A R (1987) The relevance of computerised modelling techniques to construction management problems and training in Egypt, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester (United Kingdom).
Nour, H A (2003) An information approach for enhancing the health and safety file, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Parvar, J (2003) Neural networks decision support system (decision to bid), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester (United Kingdom).
Peacock, W S (1990) Site investigation procedures and risk analysis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: construction project; communication; project management techniques; site investigation; probability; risk analysis; case study; questionnaire survey; client; consultant
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/301492694
- Abstract:
The research described In this thesis examines site investigation (SI) management procedures and how these might be improved. The historical development of SI procedures is reviewed and comments made as to the adequacy of present practice. A questionnaire survey was conducted to discover present day SI procedures and seek opinions from different sections of the SI industry (clients, consultants and SI firms). The best and recommended procedures are reported and then integrated with quality assurance(QA) procedures to illustrate how SI management can be conducted in a quality system.Conclusions drawn from the questionnaire replies indicated that consultants have difficulty In communicating to their clients the financial benefits of SI. Project management techniques were researched to discover a means of demonstrating and illustrating the benefits of SI in a way that a client can understand. An existing project management computer program, CASPAR, was investigated. However, to use the CASPAR risk analysis function difficult subjective judgements had to be made on how confidence in SI data might effect the uncertainties In a geotechnical activity. To overcome this difficulty geotechnical risk analysis programs were written so that decisions on individual SI values could be used to calculate the overall uncertainties in a geotechnical activity. These uncertainties were then input to CASPAR to show the effect that varying amounts of site investigation have on the financial risks for a construction project. CASPAR was adapted so that the complex probability distributions developed by the geotechnical risk analysis programs could be used without simplification.This two stage technique was tested with theoretical geotechnical works and projects. The technique proved successful and was used for two case studies. The technique may be used to assist in the communication of how ground risks can effect a clients financial return from a project and to illustrate how adequate SI will reduce the financial risk to a project, so that a more efficient economic strategy can be planned.
Samo, S R (1999) Energy conservation in UK housing and the effect of building regulations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester (United Kingdom).
Sansone, R (2020) Latent matters: Megaprojects and political imaginaries in post-revolution Tunis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Shakeri, E (2002) An investigation of privately promoted infrastructure (ppi) strategy in developing countries: Public-private partnership (ppp) approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Sigonda, G G G (2000) The impact of infrastructural projects on the environment in Tanzania: The case of mindu dam, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Suraji, A (2001) Development and validation of a theory of construction accident causation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Tipple, C (1993) An analysis of the development of the construction industry since the 18th century, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Wearne, S H (1969) Organization of large engineering design departments, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Yeo, K T (1982) A systems approach to cost management of large scale offshore oil projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.