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Afolabi, A, O, Tunji-Olayeni, P, F, Oyeyipo, O, O and Ojelabi, R, A (2017) The Socio-Economics of Women Inclusion in Green Construction . Construction Economics and Building, 17(01), 70-89.
Hosseini, M, R, Chileshe, N, Jepson, J and M,Arashpour (2016) Critical success factors for implementing risk management systems in developing countries . Construction Economics and Building, 16(01), 18-32.
Livesey P, V (2017) Goleman-Boyatzis Model of Emotional Intelligence for Dealing with Problems in Project Management . Construction Economics and Building, 17(01), 20-45.
Panahi, B, Preece, C, N, Wan, N, and Zakaria, W, N, W. (2016) Personal-organisational value conflicts and job satisfaction of internal construction stakeholders . Construction Economics and Building, 16(01), 1-17.
Abdul-Aziz, A R (2009) Locational factors and foreign market-entry considerations for Malaysian contractors. Construction Economics and Building, 9(01), 27-36.
Aduwo, E B, Ibem, E O, Afolabi, A O, Oluwnmi, A O, Tunji-Olayeni, P F, Ayo-Vaughan, E A, Uwakonye, U O and Oni, A A (2020) Exploring anti-corruption capabilities of e-procurement in construction project delivery in Nigeria. Construction Economics and Building, 20(01), 56-76.
Afolabi, A, O, Oluwatayo, A, Oyeyipo, O, Ojelabi, R and Fagbenle, O (2018) Assessment of Designers’ Perception of Post Conflict Housing Schemes for Internally Displaced Persons. Construction Economics and Building, 18(01), 27-47.
Ajibike, W A, Adeleke, A Q, Muuka, G N, Bamgbade, J A, Darun, M R and Moshood, T D (2022) Impact of oil and gas internal risk factors on project success: Moderating role of government support. Construction Economics and Building, 22(01), 47-69.
Awil, A and Aziz, A R A (2002) International markets: Malaysian construction contractors and the stage theory. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 94-106.
Batra, S (2020) Framework of socialisation, authentic leadership and affective commitment for construction professionals. Construction Economics and Building, 20(01), 77-95.
Belayutham, S and Ibrahim, C, K, I, C (2019) Barriers and strategies for better safety practices: the case of construction SMEs in Malaysia. Construction Economics and Building, 19(01), 20-39.
Belusko, M and O'Leary, T (2010) Cost analyses of measures to improve residential energy ratings to 6 stars - Playford North Development, South Australia. Construction Economics and Building, 10(01), 36-47.
Bin Bandi, S, Abdullah, F and Amiruddin, R (2014) Review on the fundamental usage of Bills of Quantities (BQ) by contracting organisations. Construction Economics and Building, 14(01), 118-131.
Blismas, N, Gibb, A and Pasquire, C (2005) Assessing project suitability for off-site production. Construction Economics and Building, 5(01), 9-15.
Boadu, E F, Wang, C C and Sunindijo, R Y (2021) Challenges for occupational health and safety enforcement in the construction industry in Ghana. Construction Economics and Building, 21(01), 01-21.
Bröchner, J and Lagerqvist, O (2016) From ideas to construction innovations: firms and universities collaborating. Construction Economics and Building, 16(01), 76-89.
Castell, L (2008) Adapting building design to access by individuals with intellectual disability. Construction Economics and Building, 8(01), 11-22.
Chan, A P C, Ho, D K C and Tam, C M (2001) Design and build: views from some major public clients in Hong Kong. Construction Economics and Building, 1(01), 22-31.
Chaphalkar, N and Iyer, K (2014) Factors influencing decisions on delay claims in construction contracts for Indian scenario. Construction Economics and Building, 14(01), 32-44.
Chiu, W Y B and Ng, F F (2015) The mediation influence of job satisfaction on organisational commitment amongst quantity surveyors. Construction Economics and Building, 15(01), 56-74.
Das, D K and Emuze, F (2021) Design delays in building projects in India: Effects and remedies. Construction Economics and Building, 21(01), 22-44.
de Valence, G (2001) Defining an industry: what is the size and scope of the Australian building and construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 1(01), 53-65.
de Valence, G (2007) The significance of barriers to entry in the construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 7(01), 29-36.
Ding, G and Forsythe, P (2016) A comparative study of floor construction on sloping sites: an analysis of cumulative energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions. Construction Economics and Building, 16(01), 33-49.
Dobgegah, R Owusu-Manu, D-G and Omoteso, K (2011) A principal component analysis of project management construction industry competencies for the Ghanaian. Construction Economics and Building, 11(01), 26-40.
Dolla, T and Laishram, B (2019) Prequalification in municipal solid waste management public-private partnerships of India . Construction Economics and Building, 19(01), 40-56.
Dosumu, O, S (2018) Perceived Effects of Prevalent Errors in Contract Documents on Construction Projects . Construction Economics and Building, 18(01), 1-26.
Edison, J C and Singla, H K (2020) Development of a scale for factors causing delays in infrastructure projects in India. Construction Economics and Building, 20(01), 36-55.
El-Higzi, F (2002) Foreign market selection factors in the Australian construction services sector. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 107-120.
Ershadi, M, Jefferies, M, Davis, P and Mojtahedi, M (2021) Achieving sustainable procurement in construction projects: The pivotal role of a project management office. Construction Economics and Building, 21(01), 45-64.
Fernandez-Lopez X and Coto-Millan, P (2015) From the boom to the collapse: a technical efficiency analysis of the Spanish construction industry during the financial crisis. Construction Economics and Building, 15(01), 104-117.
Finnie, D (2013) Comparison of time adjustment clauses between DZ3910, AS4000 and STCC. Construction Economics and Building, 13(01), 66-84.
Finnie, D (2012) Contract delay: what is it and how are we performing?. Construction Economics and Building, 12(01), 83-91.
Forsythe, P (2011) Drivers of housing demolition decision making and the impact on timber waste management. Construction Economics and Building, 11(01), 1-14.
Forsythe, P (2015) Monitoring customer perceived service quality and satisfaction during the construction process. Construction Economics and Building, 15(01), 19-42.
Francis, V (2004) Supportive organisational cultures and their effect on male civil engineers. Construction Economics and Building, 4(01), 1-10.
Francis, V and Lingard, H (2002) The case for family-friendly work practices in the Australian construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 28-36.
Fugar, F Agyakwah-Baah, A (2010) Delays in building construction projects in Ghana. Construction Economics and Building, 10(01), 103-116.
Ghoddousi, P, Bahrami, N, Chileshe, N and Hosseini, M R (2014) Mapping site-based construction workers’ motivation: expectancy theory approach. Construction Economics and Building, 14(01), 60-77.
Grant, A and Hinze, J (2013) Underlying causal factors associated with construction worker fatalities involving stepladders. Construction Economics and Building, 13(01), 13-22.
Greenwood, J (2007) An examination of the performance based building code on the design of a commercial building. Construction Economics and Building, 7(01), 37-44.
Griffith, A, King, A and Knight, A (2003) Examining the dynamics of novation from the principal contractor's and architect's perspectives. Construction Economics and Building, 3(01), 13-18.
Gurmu, A, Galluzzo, A and Kite, J (2021) Modelling customers’ perception of the quality of services provided by builders: A case of Victoria, Australia. Construction Economics and Building, 21(01), 100-24.
Hardie, M, Miller, G, Manley, K and McFallan, S (2006) Innovation performance and its impact on profitability among different sectors in the Australian construction Industry. Construction Economics and Building, 6(01), 1-11.
Hardie. M and Saha, S (2009) Builders' perceptions of lowest cost procurement and its impact on quality. Construction Economics and Building, 9(01), 1-8.
Haupt, T (2003) Student attitudes towards cooperative construction education experiences. Construction Economics and Building, 3(01), 31-42.
Jaafar, M and Radzi, N M (2013) Level of satisfaction and issues with procurement systems used in the Malaysian public sector. Construction Economics and Building, 13(01), 50-65.
Jackson, G (2003) Contingency for cost control in project management: a case study. Construction Economics and Building, 3(01), 1-12.
Jarkas, A M (2010) The effects of buildability factors on rebar fixing labour productivity of beamless slabs. Construction Economics and Building, 10(01), 16-35.
Jefferies, M, Chen, S and Conway, J (2002) Assessment of professional competence in a construction management problem-based learning setting. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 47-56.
Jeffries, M and Chen, S E (2004) Identifying risk factors of BOOT procurement: a case study of Stadium Australia. Construction Economics and Building, 4(01), 11-20.
Jelodar, M B, Yiu, T W and Wlikinson, S (2015) Systematic representation of relationship quality in conflict and dispute for construction projects. Construction Economics and Building, 15(01), 89-103.
Jin, X-H (2009) Allocating risks in public-private partnerships using a transaction cost economic approach: a case study. Construction Economics and Building, 9(01), 19-26.
Kamardeen, I (2013) Motivation-driven learning and teaching model for construction education. Construction Economics and Building, 13(01), 36-49.
Karamujic, H (2012) Modelling seasonality in Australian building approvals. Construction Economics and Building, 12(01), 26-36.
Ke, Y, Hao, W, Ding, H and Wang, Y (2017) Factors Influencing the Private Involvement in Urban Rail Public-Private Partnership Projects in China . Construction Economics and Building, 17(01), 90-106.
Khalfan, M and Raja, N (2005) Improving construction process through integration and concurrent engineering. Construction Economics and Building, 5(01), 58-66.
Kissi, E, Adjei-Kumi, T, Amoah, P and Gyimah, J (2018) Forecasting Construction Tender Price Index in Ghana using Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average with Exogenous Variables Model . Construction Economics and Building, 18(01), 70-82.
Kong, A and Gray, J (2006) Traditional procurement is too slow. Construction Economics and Building, 6(01), 51-62.
Lam, E, Chan, A and Chan, D (2003) Why is design-build commonly used in the public sector? an illustration from Hong Kong. Construction Economics and Building, 3(01), 53-62.
Lam, K C, Cheung, S O, Tang, C M and Ng, S T (2002) Capital budgeting evaluation practices of building contractors in Hong Kong. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 81-93.
Langston, Y and Langston, C (2007) Building energy and cost performance: an analysis of thirty Melbourne case studies. Construction Economics and Building, 7(01), 1-18.
Langston, Y and Langston, C (2009) The inherent building energy-cost relationship: an analysis of thirty Melbourne case studies. Construction Economics and Building, 9(01), 9-18.
Lateef, O A , Khamidi, M F and Idrus, A (2010) Building maintenance management in a Malaysian university campus: a case study. Construction Economics and Building, 10(01), 76-89.
Lawther, P and Edwards, P (2001) Design cost modelling - the way forwad. Construction Economics and Building, 1(01), 32-42.
Lester, D and Torero, J (2019) Using megaproject performance outcomes to enhance decision-making behaviors in civil engineering graduates . Construction Economics and Building, 19(01), 96-110.
Li, J and Zou, P (2008) Risk identification and assessment in PPP infrastructure projects using fuzzy analytical hierarchy process and life-cycle methodology. Construction Economics and Building, 8(01), 34-48.
Li, R Y M (2012) Econometric modelling of risk adverse behaviours of entrepreneurs in the provision of house fittings in China. Construction Economics and Building, 12(01), 72-82.
Ling, F (2006) Design-build: how to increase its usage and its impact on architects and contractors in Singapore. Construction Economics and Building, 6(01), 12-24.
Ling, F and Leong, E (2002) Performance of design-build projects in terms of cost, quality and time: views of clients, architects and contractors in Singapore. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 37-46.
Lingard, H (2005) Balancing study and paid work: the experiences of construction undergraduates in an Australian university. Construction Economics and Building, 5(01), 41-47.
Lingard, H, Raj, I, S, Lythgo, N, Troynikov, O and Fitzgerald, C (2019) The impact of tool selection on back and wrist injury risk in tying steel reinforcement bars: a single case experiment . Construction Economics and Building, 19(01), 1-19.
Livesey, P and Bold, J (2013) Overcoming inadvertent barriers to entry in large infrastructure projects. Construction Economics and Building, 13(01), 85-91.
Loosemore, M, Phua, F, Teo, M and Dunn, K (2012) Management strategies to harness cultural diversity in Australian construction sites - a social identity perspective. Construction Economics and Building, 12(01), 1-11.
Madikizela, K and Haupt, T (2010) Influences on women’s choices of careers in construction: a South African study. Construction Economics and Building, 10(01), 1-15.
Mahamid, I and Bruland, A (2012) Cost deviation in road construction projects: the case of Palestine. Construction Economics and Building, 12(01), 58-71.
Malesev, S and Cherry, M (2021) Digital and social media marketing: Growing market share for construction SMEs. Construction Economics and Building, 21(01), 65-82.
Manley, K and Marceau, J (2002) Integrated manufacturing-services businesses in the Australian building and construction sector. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 1-12.
McLain, K, Gransberg, D and Loulakis, M (2014) Managing geotechnical risk on US design-build transport projects. Construction Economics and Building, 14(01), 1-19.
Michell, K, Bowen, P and Cattell, K (2007) Modeling the design team as a temporary management structure: reality versus theory. Construction Economics and Building, 7(01), 19-28.
Morrison, E and Thurnell, D (2012) Employee preferences for work-life benefits in a large New Zealand construction company. Construction Economics and Building, 12(01), 12-25.
Motawa, I (2005) A systematic approach to modelling change processes in construction projects. Construction Economics and Building, 5(01), 23-31.
Mwakabole, G, C, Gurmu, A, T and Tivendale, L (2019) Investigation of the challenges facing public-private partnership projects in Australia . Construction Economics and Building, 19(01), 57-74.
Nesan, J (2005) Factors influencing tacit knowledge in construction. Construction Economics and Building, 5(01), 48-57.
Nesan, J (2006) Project finance model for small contractors in USA. Construction Economics and Building, 6(01), 25-41.
Nesensohn, C, Bryde, D, Ochieng, E and Fearon, D (2014) Maturity and maturity models in lean construction. Construction Economics and Building, 14(01), 45-59.
Ng, A and Price, A (2010) Optimizing the time performance of subcontractors in building projects. Construction Economics and Building, 10(01), 90-102.
Ng, T, Luu, C and Skitmore, M (2005) Capitalising experiential knowledge for guiding construction procurement selection. Construction Economics and Building, 5(01), 32-40.
Ng, T, Luu, D and Chen, S (2002) Decision criteria and their subjectivity in construction procurement selection. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 70-80.
Ofori, G and Toor, S (2009) Role of leadership in transforming the profession of quantity surveying. Construction Economics and Building, 9(01), 37-44.
Okoye, P U, Okolie, K C and Odesola, I A (2022) Risks of implementing sustainable construction practices in the Nigerian building industry. Construction Economics and Building, 22(01), 21-46.
Oluwatayo, A, A, Amole, D and Uwakonye, O (2016) Organisational life cycle, business orientation and performances of architectural firms in Nigeria . Construction Economics and Building, 16(01), 50-63.
Onubi, H, O Yusof, N'A and Hassan, A, S (2019) Green site practices and environmental performance: how project complexity moderates the relationship . Construction Economics and Building, 19(01), 75-95.
Oo, B (2016) On the external validity of construction bidding experiment. Construction Economics and Building, 16(01), 64-75.
Oo, B, Drew, D and Lo, H (2008) Comparing contractors' decision to bid in different market environments. Construction Economics and Building, 8(01), 1-10.
Osuizugbo, I C, Oyeyipo, O O, Ojelabi, R A and Oshodi, O S (2021) Factors inhibiting corporate social responsibility initiatives among construction companies. Construction Economics and Building, 21(01), 83-99.
Owusu-Manu, D-G, Badu, E, Holt, G and Edwards, D (2015) Determinants of management innovation in the Ghanaian construction consulting sector. Construction Economics and Building, 15(01), 75-88.
Palaneewaran, E, Kumaraswamy, M and Zhang, X Q (2004) Focusing on best value from a source selection perspective. Construction Economics and Building, 4(01), 21-34.
Perry, L J (2006) Industrial disputes in the construction sector. Construction Economics and Building, 6(01), 42-50.
Pullen, S, Arman, M, Zillante, G, Zuo, J, Chileshe, N and Wilson, L (2010) Developing an assessment framework for affordable and sustainable housing. Construction Economics and Building, 10(01), 48-64.
Ramachandra, T and Rotimi, J (2015) Causes of payment problems in the New Zealand construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 15(01), 43-55.
Ramanathan, C, Narayanan, S and Idrus, A (2012) Construction delays causing risks on time and cost - a critical review. Construction Economics and Building, 12(01), 37-57.
Rameezdeen, R and Rodrigo, A (2013) Textual complexity of standard conditions used in the construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 13(01), 1-12.
Rameezdeen, R, Gunarathna, N (2003) Organisational culture in construction: an employee perspective. Construction Economics and Building, 3(01), 19-30.
Renault, B Y, Agumba, J N and Ansary, N (2020) Underlying structures of risk response measures among small and medium contractors in South Africa. Construction Economics and Building, 20(01), 1-16.
Ruan, X, Ochieng, E, Price, A and Egbu, C (2013) Time for a real shift to relations: appraisal of Social Network Analysis applications in the UK construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 13(01), 92-105.
Rusch, R and Best, R (2014) Sustainability: its adaptation and relevance in remote area housing. Construction Economics and Building, 14(01), 88-104.
Sandbhor, S and Botre, Rchaphalkar, N and Iyer, K (2014) Applying total interpretive structural modeling to study factors affecting construction labour productivity. Construction Economics and Building, 14(01), 20-31.
Sarhan, J, G, Bo X, Fawzia, S and Karim, A (2017) Lean Construction Implementation in the Saudi Arabian Construction Industry . Construction Economics and Building, 17(01), 46-69.
Sarhan, S and Fox, A (2013) Performance measurement in the UK construction industry and its role in supporting the application of lean construction concepts. Construction Economics and Building, 13(01), 23-35.
Sawalhi, N and Enshassi, A (2005) Application of project time management tools and techniques to the construction industry in the Gaza Strip. Construction Economics and Building, 5(01), 1-8.
Scott, D, Cheong, M and Li, H (2003) Web-based construction information management system. Construction Economics and Building, 3(01), 43-52.
Shash, A (2005) Financial analysis for replacement of construction equipment in Saudi Arabia. Construction Economics and Building, 5(01), 16-22.
Slater, R and Radford, A (2008) Perceptions in the Australian building industry of deficiencies in architects' design documentation and the effects on project procurement. Construction Economics and Building, 8(01), 23-33.
Smallwood, J and Venter, D (2002) The influence of project managers on construction health and safety in South Africa. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 57-69.
Smallwood, J and Venter, D (2001) The role of media in South African health and safety. Construction Economics and Building, 1(01), 43-52.
Smith, P (2001) Information technology and the QS practice. Construction Economics and Building, 1(01), 1-21.
Soetanto, R and Proverbs, D (2002) Modelling client satisfaction levels: the impact of contractor performance. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 13-27.
Soo, A and Oo, B (2010) The effect of information feedback in construction bidding. Construction Economics and Building, 10(01), 65-75.
Stanley, R and Thurnell, D (2014) The benefits of, and barriers to, implementation of 5D BIM for quantity surveying in New Zealand. Construction Economics and Building, 14(01), 105-117.
Strahorn, S, Brewer, G and Gajendran, T (2017) The Influence of Trust on Project Management Practice within the Construction Industry . Construction Economics and Building, 17(01), 1-19.
Sundquist, J (2004) Low innovation among building material suppliers: the natural level of the trade. Construction Economics and Building, 4(01), 35-44.
Suriyanon, N and Chovichien, V (2009) Applying conjoint analysis to study attitudes of Thai government organisations. Construction Economics and Building, 9(01), 45-54.
Tam, V, Zhang, X, Lee, W and Shen L Y (2011) Applications of extensive green-roof systems in contributing to sustainable development in densely populated cities: a Hong Kong study. Construction Economics and Building, 11(01), 15-25.
Taofeeq D M, Adeleke, A Q and Ajibike, W A (2020) Human factors influencing contractors' risk attitudes: a case study of the Malaysian construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 20(01), 96-116.
Teräväinen, V, J, Junnonen, J-M, Ali-Löytty, S (2018) Organizational Culture: Case of the Finnish Construction Industry . Construction Economics and Building, 18(01), 48-69.
Towner, M and Baccarini, D (2008) Risk pricing in construction tenders - how, who, what. Construction Economics and Building, 8(01), 49-60.
Tran, V D and Tookey, J (2011) Labour productivity in the New Zealand construction industry: a thorough investigation. Construction Economics and Building, 11(01), 41-60.
Tse, R Y C and Raftery, J (2001) Infrastructure policy and economic growth: case study of Hong Kong. Construction Economics and Building, 1(01), 66-79.
Vigneshkumar, C and Salve, U R (2020) A scientometric analysis and review of fall from height research in construction. Construction Economics and Building, 20(01), 17-35.
Vigneshkumar, C and Salve, U R (2020) A scientometric analysis and review of fall from height research in construction. Construction Economics and Building, 20(01), 17-35.
Walker, D H T, Harley, J and Mills, A (2015) Performance of project alliancing in Australasia: a digest of infrastructure development from 2008 to 2013. Construction Economics and Building, 15(01), 1-18.
Warsame, A, Song, H-S and Lind, H (2014) Quality of road construction projects in Sweden between 1990 and 2010. Construction Economics and Building, 14(01), 78-87.
Wasi, D and Skitmore, M (2001) Factors affecting the performance of small indigenous contractors in Papua New Guinea. Construction Economics and Building, 1(01), 80-90.
Watson, M (2007) Concerns for skills shortages in the 21st century: a review into the construction industry, Australia. Construction Economics and Building, 7(01), 45-54.
Weddikkara, C and Devapriya, K (2001) Demand and supply trends and construction industry: a case study in the Sri Lankan construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 1(01), 91-105.
Wood, B (2001) Sustainability of construction education. Construction Economics and Building, 1(01), 106-112.
Yap, J B H, Hew, Q L T and Skitmore, M (2022) Student learning experiences in higher education: Investigating a quantity surveying programme in Malaysia. Construction Economics and Building, 22(01), 1-20.