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  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
    Our metadata is collected from universities around the world. If you manage a university/consortium/country archive and want to be added, details can be found on the NDLTD website.
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A system for assessing and communicating contractors' competitiveness

Lu, Weisheng, January 2006 (has links)
Thesis (Ph.D.)--Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2006. / Adviser: Liyin Shen. Includes bibliographical references.
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The development of a contractor risk control guide for Wausau Papers Co.

DeBroux, Joshua S. January 1999 (has links) (PDF)
Thesis, PlanB (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999. / Includes bibliographical references.
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Contractor selection process and safety guidelines for Hutchinson Technology Incorporated in Eau Claire, WI

Day, Tiffany M. January 1999 (has links) (PDF)
Thesis, PlanB (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999. / Includes bibliographical references.
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Significant trade contractor performance characteristics as evaluated by Big-D Construction /

Johnson, Conrad C., January 2007 (has links) (PDF)
Thesis (M.S.)--Brigham Young University. School of Technology, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 55-59).
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Subcontractor perspectives factors that most affect their relationships with general contractors, a Pacific Northwest study /

McCord, Patrick James. January 2010 (has links) (PDF)
Thesis (M.S. in architecture)--Washington State University, May 2010. / Title from PDF title page (viewed on July 21, 2010). "School of Architecture and Construction Management." Includes bibliographical references (p. 94-97).
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An Analysis of Log Truck Turn Times at Harvest Sites and Mill Facilities

Dowling, Tripp N. 02 June 2010 (has links)
The raw forest products transportation sector is inherently unique when compared to other transportation industries. The loggers and contractors who transport raw forest products are at a competitive disadvantage. Older equipment is also commonly used by the raw forest products transportation industry in harsh working environments. The average log truck age is 9.7 years while all trucks average only 3.9 years. Nineteen percent of log trucks are 15 years old or older while only 5.9% of all trucks are older than 8 years. Log trucks are regulated by both the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the state that the truck operates in, thus making interstate transportation more difficult. In addition to these challenges, there is a lack of information concerning efficiency and productivity improvement opportunities related to transporting forest products. This study evaluated truck turn times at both the harvesting site and mill facilities in order to identify important trucking productivity factors and efficiency improvement opportunities. Regression equations were created to estimate truck turn times at harvesting sites and mill facilities. Gross level studies found that 1268 truck turns at the tract scale averaged 1.40 hours while 576 truck turns at the mill scale averaged 0.56 hours. Elemental time studies at four harvesting locations found that log trucks were idle 32% of the time. Trucks spent 29% of time being loaded and 26% of the time waiting. Elemental time studies at mill facilities found that trucks were idle 27% of the time. Trucks spent the greatest amount of time unloading while unbinding was the second greatest contributor to turn times. Reductions in loading and waiting times can have significant effects on the overall turn time. Harvesting contractors could benefit from maintaining balanced harvesting crews. Estimates indicate that harvesting contractors could earn an additional profit of $106,500 over a period of five years by purchasing an additional skidder for those crews whose production is limited due to a lack of skidding capacity. It is estimated that if adding an additional trailer to harvesting crews would allow an additional 2 loads to be transported to the mill each day, harvesting crews could earn an additional $22,100 per year of profit. Road construction can also affect harvesting contractors profits. By minimizing road construction through the use of easements and improved pre-harvest planning, harvesting contractors could reduce road construction costs by as much as $14,000 per tract. With tools available to estimate truck turn around times, harvesting contractors, fleet managers, and truck drivers will be able to make more informed decisions regarding fleet management. This will enable those owning and operating trucks to operate in more efficient and profitable manners. The models created during this study will allow managers to estimate tract and mill turn times so as to better allocate trucking resources. / Master of Science
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A study of the structure of Hong Kong central air-conditioning industry and the competitive strategy of contractors /

Kwan, Hung-on, Tony. January 1987 (has links)
Thesis (M.B.A.)--University of Hong Kong, 1987.
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Partnering : enhances project performance /

Lee, Fook-pui, Billy. January 2001 (has links)
Thesis (M. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 135-144).
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Activity identification and sequencing in the building design process

Ludwig, Paul Griffith 08 1900 (has links)
No description available.
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The significance of trust in the contractor selection process /

Brandt, Lars. Unknown Date (has links)
In the construction industry project procurement management is a very critical area to be considered, because it is a prerequisite for projects to be successful. Particularly, the selection of a suitable contractor is a difficult task. This has often been carried out by way of a competitive tendering process, which is part of the project procurement management process. To make projects run more smoothly many researchers suggest that trust plays an important role in business relationships. This means that clients may benefit from it if appropriately considered as a contractor selection criterion. For this purpose the researcher aimed to shed light on the question of whether trust in general is considered as a selection criterion. Further, what level of trust and the reasons for trust play a role in the selection process. Interestingly, the significance of trust is largely unnoticed. Therefore, the researcher decided to adopt face-to-face interviews as a means of qualitative research. The qualitative research method enhances an understanding for the subject matter unlike the quantitative research method which tries to gain knowledge. For that reason qualitative research involves the use of unstructured exploratory techniques and some critiques even argue that it lacks replicability. / However, trust can potentially affect the contractor selection and was examined by contributions of previous researchers who also addressed this matter. In the literature review trust is outlined within the commercial context in two parts. The first part has an emphasis on the time before the contract award and is therefore to be found under the heading 'ex ante' whereas the second part focuses on post contract award issues and can be found under the heading 'ex post'. / The literature review also follows up the research questions, whether trust could become a decisive factor for the selection of contractors has been investigated and whether clients are prepared to pay a higher premium for risky projects. According to the findings of this paper four major elements could be determined that enhance trust in contractors. The following ranking order is based on importance, whereas the second place is being shared between two equally important trust concerning elements: 1.The existence of a former business relationship; 2. Client's perception of contractor' reputation and risk exposure for the client; 3.Informed opinion of experienced colleagues who worked together with one or more of the bidding contractors. / Thesis (MProjectManagement)--University of South Australia, 2004.

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