Uncertainties should be considered in any time-cost trade-off problems when minimizing project cost and duration, which leads to the so-called stochastic time-cost trade-off problem. A new approach to investigate stochastic time-cost trade-off problems employing fuzzy logic theory is presented....

Delays are frequent and recurring in construction projects in developing countries. Although the principal reasons for construction delays are comparable across developing countries, several factors pertaining to local industry, socio-economic and cultural issues and project characteristics also...

The construction industry in Hong Kong heavily relies on conventional cast in-situ construction involving extensive use of timber formworks and wet trades. In 2001, the Construction Industry Review Committee (CIRC) report described the construction activities in Hong Kong as 'labour intensive,...

Decisions pertaining to the coordination and control of subsidiaries made by emerging international construction firms are crucial for the success of their internationalization process. The case study approach, based on four emerging international construction firms with headquarters in...

The importance of the construction industry stems from its strong linkages with other sectors of the economy. Despite the extensive research on input-output analysis and sectoral linkages of construction, a gap is found in the literature dealing with developing economies. The objective is to...

Road fill construction requires soil for filling low areas; this soil is obtained from temporary mineral workings known as 'borrow pits' (BP). Between a number of possible BPs, the appropriate site should be selected based upon conflicting econo-technical and environmental criteria aiming at...

Values have held a prominent place in business ethics and organizational theories in recent years. Some organizations now aim to integrate values into their business practices, which requires a thorough understanding of the organizational values. However, while many believe organizational values...

Approaches to planning for health and safety in the UK construction industry have been criticised for being bureaucratic and irrelevant, especially if done by individuals in isolation. This paper reports on the findings of a research project, commissioned by the UK Health and Safety Executive,...

Chinese contractors have become more active in recent years in the international arena. This development is largely due to the encouragement and support by the Chinese government, coupled with the pressure of intensive competition within the domestic market. The increasing presence of Chinese...

In economic terminology, 'competition intensity' can be used to mirror to a certain degree the status of industrial competition in a specific market, while in the construction market, it particularly involves the part of project competition intensity (PCI). Based on a road project in China, two...