Arditi, D A (1973) An investigation into the behavioural and technical factors affecting success in the use of network analysis in the construction industry of Great Britain. PhD thesis, Loughborough University, UK.
Abstract
Network analysis techniques have been used for planning purposes in the construction industry for over a decade. They have been used with various degrees of success by the client to control the progress of his job; by the architect (or consultant) to plan the design phase of the project; and finally by the contractor to prepare his pre-tender and contract programmes. This study is concerned about the factors which contribute to higher success in the use of network analysis techniques in contracting organizations.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | client; consultant; contractor; network analysis; UK |
| Index terms: | design phase, architect, investigation, construction industry, network analysis, contracting organization, programme |
| Subjects: | industry analysis, project controls, data analysis and analytics, professional practice, practitioner, profession, data collection methods |
| Topics: | Roles and Professions, Research Practice, Time Control, Design Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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