Table of contents
The Impact of Training and Education Characteristics Upon Plant Operator Maintenance Proficiency
David J. Edwards, Ruel R. Cabahug, John NicholasHiring, selecting or assessing plant operatives' proficiency in the UK construction industry is an increasingly difficult task. A number of plant operator certification schemes…
Modelling Labour Demand at Project Level — An Empirical Study in Hong Kong
Albert P.C. Chan, James M.W. Wong, Y.H. ChiangThe construction industry plays a significant role to the economy of Hong Kong not only in terms of output but also the employment. The sector, however, has been severely hit by…
The Use of Computer Visualisation in Communicating Constructability Information in UK
A.A. GanahDesign details are not always simple and easy to understand. Builders may spend considerable time on interpreting difficult or complex details in a drawing; this could result in…
Model for Predicting Architect's Performance in Building Delivery Process
Lukumon O. Oyedele, Kwok Wai Tham, Babatunde E. Jaiyeoba, Moshood O. FadeyiThe aim of this study is to construct a model that can be used to predict the architect's overall performance in the Nigeria building delivery process and to provide adequate…
Enhanced Safety, Health and Environment Outcomes Through Improved Design
Ross W. Trethewy, Maria AtkinsonImproved safety, health and environment outcomes through better design are about eliminating or minimising risks in the preliminary planning stages of a product. Better design…
Predicting Construction Plant Breakdown Time Using Time Series Modelling
David A. Oloke, David J. Edwards, Tony A. ThorpeConstruction plant breakdown affects projects by prolonging duration and increasing costs. Therefore, prediction of plant breakdown, as a precursor to conducting timely…
ISSN:
1726-0531Online date, start – end:
2003Copyright Holder:
Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditor:
- Dr Nicholas Chileshe