The poor condition of much of the UK's older housing stock is an important policy issue. Some disrepair arises because owners cannot afford work, because they are not aware of the need for it or because they do not know how to go about organizing it. However, the poor reputation of that sector...

The evolution of the Saudi construction industry correlated with rapid growth in Saudi Arabian oil revenues. Construction companies of all sizes were established during this rapid growth. The extent of computer use in these companies has been surveyed using a structured questionnaire. This...

The preparation of cost estimates for construction projects is not an easy job, because construction projects are subject to risks and uncertainties, particularly at the inception stage, when very limited information about the project is available. However, the cost estimates prepared at this...

The choice of research methodology is a difficult step in the research process. By way of a case study, the approach adopted in one PhD study is explored. The research project involved a detailed study of 33 building projects constructed in Melbourne during the period 1987 to 1993. The principal...