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Applying multi-attribute analysis to contractor selection decisions (1994)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Holt, G. D., Olomolaiye, P., & Harris, F. C. (1994). Applying multi-attribute analysis to contractor selection decisions. European Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, 1(3), 139-148. https://doi.org/10.1016/0969-7012%2894%2990003-5

Contractor selection is made onerous by the existence of many decision parameters and several outcome options. Notwithstanding these difficulties, the multi-attribute analysis (MAA) technique facilitates this decision task in being able to evaluate a... Read More about Applying multi-attribute analysis to contractor selection decisions.

Evaluating prequalification criteria in contractor selection (1994)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Olomolaiye, P., Holt, G. D., & Harris, F. C. (1994). Evaluating prequalification criteria in contractor selection. Building and Environment, 29(4), 437-448. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-1323%2894%2990003-5

A quantitative model for selecting construction contractors which utilizes the multi-attribute analysis technique is being developed. Prequalification criteria for inclusion in the model have been identified and weightings to mirror their respective... Read More about Evaluating prequalification criteria in contractor selection.

A theoretical model for determining equipment service life: Quantitative method of determining the likely incidence of breakdowns over a period of usage of a piece of equipment while on the construction site as an AID to estimators, planners and site managers (1993)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Harris, F. C., & Olomolaiye, P. (1993). A theoretical model for determining equipment service life: Quantitative method of determining the likely incidence of breakdowns over a period of usage of a piece of equipment while on the construction site as an AID to estimators, planners and site managers. Building Research and Information, 21(4), 243-245. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613219308727305

The early results indicate that the exponential decay function when operated graphically serves as a straightforward and relatively simple means of predicting likely equipment breakdown, i.e. downtime. More research, however, needs to be done to demo... Read More about A theoretical model for determining equipment service life: Quantitative method of determining the likely incidence of breakdowns over a period of usage of a piece of equipment while on the construction site as an AID to estimators, planners and site managers.

A conceptual alternative to current tendering practice: Majority of UK construction projects assigned by way of selective competition, an alternative quantitative selection technique has been developed by the authors which could equally apply elsewhere (1993)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Holt, G. D., Olomolaiye, P., & Harris, F. C. (1993). A conceptual alternative to current tendering practice: Majority of UK construction projects assigned by way of selective competition, an alternative quantitative selection technique has been developed by the authors which could equally apply elsewhere. Building Research and Information, 21(3), 167-172. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613219308727284

The research to date has borne a fundamental decision aid model to assist the construction owner in choosing a contractor. The model is currently being stabilized and validated. A comprehensive survey has been carried out to verify the variables and... Read More about A conceptual alternative to current tendering practice: Majority of UK construction projects assigned by way of selective competition, an alternative quantitative selection technique has been developed by the authors which could equally apply elsewhere.

Construction cost information management in Nigeria (1992)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Ajewole, O., Akintoye, A. S., Olusanya, A., & Olomolaiye, P. (1992). Construction cost information management in Nigeria. Construction Management and Economics, 10(2), 107-116. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199200000011

Quantity surveyors are the hub of construction cost control in Nigeria. A total of 29 quantity surveying firms were surveyed using a structured questionnaire, augmented with formal interviews, with a view to determine the sources of, and how, cost in... Read More about Construction cost information management in Nigeria.

Materials management practice and waste on Nigerian building sites (1991)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. (1991). Materials management practice and waste on Nigerian building sites. Building Research and Information, 19(1), 38-42. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613219108727091

The survey carried out by Paul Olomolaiye of Wolverhampton Polytechnic revealed a marked absence of structured planning in material useage on Nigerian construction sites and he concludes that the first step in improvement is to create awareness in th... Read More about Materials management practice and waste on Nigerian building sites.

A system for monitoring and improving construction operative productivity in Nigeria (1989)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P., & Ogunlana, S. O. (1989). A system for monitoring and improving construction operative productivity in Nigeria. Construction Management and Economics, 7(2), 175-186. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446198900000020

Survey of production outputs, production problems and motivation of construction operatives on seven sites showed that there is scope for improving productivity in the Nigerian construction industry. A system for monitoring and improving construction... Read More about A system for monitoring and improving construction operative productivity in Nigeria.

An evaluation of production outputs in key building trades in Nigeria (1989)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Olomolaiye, P., & Ogunlana, S. O. (1989). An evaluation of production outputs in key building trades in Nigeria. Construction Management and Economics, 7(1), 75-86. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446198900000008

Construction planners and estimators in Nigeria often guess the outputs of building tradesmen. Since it is difficult to draw reliable construction programmes or make accurate cost estimates without an adequate knowledge of production output, it is su... Read More about An evaluation of production outputs in key building trades in Nigeria.