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Application of an alternative contractor selection model: This paper reports on initial results from the application to real-life of a selection of exercises of an alternative selection model designed to rationalize and simultaneously broaden the scope of this often onerous task (1995)
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Olomolaiye, P. O., Holt, G. D., Holt, G. D., Olomolaiye, P., & Harris, F. C. (1995). Application of an alternative contractor selection model: This paper reports on initial results from the application to real-life of a selection of exercises of an alternative selection model designed to rationalize and simultaneously broaden the scope of this often onerous task. Building Research and Information, 23(5), 255-264. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613219508727473

The results described confirm the thorough assessment implemented by the model and an output mechanism able to highlight key contractor characteristics. The exercise also supports the contention, that examination of contractors should aim to establis... Read More about Application of an alternative contractor selection model: This paper reports on initial results from the application to real-life of a selection of exercises of an alternative selection model designed to rationalize and simultaneously broaden the scope of this often onerous task.

Quantifying client-generated risk by project consultants (1995)
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Olomolaiye, P. O., Kometa, S. T., Olomolaiye, P., & Harris, F. C. (1995). Quantifying client-generated risk by project consultants. Construction Management and Economics, 13(2), 137-147. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199500000016

An assessment procedure has been developed to evaluate the attributes of construction client organizations with respect to their effects on the performance of consulting firms. It consists of quantifying the degree to which each attribute affects the... Read More about Quantifying client-generated risk by project consultants.

A review of contractor selection practice in the U.K. construction industry (1995)
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Olomolaiye, P. O., Holt, G. D., Olomolaiye, P., & Harris, F. C. (1995). A review of contractor selection practice in the U.K. construction industry. Building and Environment, 30(4), 553-561. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-1323%2895%2900008-T

Background, prime influences upon present day methods and current trends in United Kingdom tendering practices are reviewed. Significant weaknesses are identified, confirming the need for some revision of existing contractor selection methods. The fi... Read More about A review of contractor selection practice in the U.K. construction industry.

An evaluation of clients' needs and responsibilities in the construction process (1995)
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Olomolaiye, P. O., Kometa, S. T., Olomolaiye, P., & Harris, F. C. (1995). An evaluation of clients' needs and responsibilities in the construction process. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 2(1), 57-76. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb021003

The importance of clients' responsibilities in the construction process, as perceived by both clients and consultants, was assessed through a structured questionnaire survey. Using the relative index ranking technique, clients' fundamental needs and... Read More about An evaluation of clients' needs and responsibilities in the construction process.

A framework for the strategic development of the construction industry in developing countries: Six strategic approaches to construction industry development in developing countries identified (1994)
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Olomolaiye, P. O., Kaming, P. F., Olomolaiye, P., Corbett, P., & Harris, F. C. (1994). A framework for the strategic development of the construction industry in developing countries: Six strategic approaches to construction industry development in developing countries identified. Building Research and Information, 22(6), 325-331. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613219408727412

The authors explore construction industry problems in developing countries and the approaches that have been successful in Newly Industrialized Countries (NICs) and develop a framework for strategic development. © 1994, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. A... Read More about A framework for the strategic development of the construction industry in developing countries: Six strategic approaches to construction industry development in developing countries identified.

Attributes of UK construction clients influencing project consultants’ performance (1994)
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Olomolaiye, P. O., Kometa, S. T., Olomolaiye, P., & Harris, F. C. (1994). Attributes of UK construction clients influencing project consultants’ performance. Construction Management and Economics, 12(5), 433-443. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199400000053

Despite numerous efforts to understand construction clients and their priorities, evidence abounds to suggest that they are largely misunderstood and dissatisfied with the performance of their consultants and contractors. The perception of poor perfo... Read More about Attributes of UK construction clients influencing project consultants’ performance.

Incorporating project specific criteria and client utility into the evaluation of construction tenderers: Choice of contractor should be made on a value-for-money basis, rather than automatically accepting the lowest bid, the aim should be to accept the best tender. This paper helps selection contractors broaden their analysis (1994)
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Olomolaiye, P. O., Holt, G. D., Holt, D., Olomolaiye, P., & Harris, F. C. (1994). Incorporating project specific criteria and client utility into the evaluation of construction tenderers: Choice of contractor should be made on a value-for-money basis, rather than automatically accepting the lowest bid, the aim should be to accept the best tender. This paper helps selection contractors broaden their analysis. Building Research and Information, 22(4), 214-221. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613219408727384

A conceptual model for selecting construction contractors which utilizes the multi-attribute analysis technique has been developed. Project specific discriminating criteria included in the model are identified, along with respective weightings to mir... Read More about Incorporating project specific criteria and client utility into the evaluation of construction tenderers: Choice of contractor should be made on a value-for-money basis, rather than automatically accepting the lowest bid, the aim should be to accept the best tender. This paper helps selection contractors broaden their analysis.

Applying multi-attribute analysis to contractor selection decisions (1994)
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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 performance potential in the selection of construction contractors (1994)
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Olomolaiye, P. O., Holt, G. D., Olomolaiye, P., & Harris, F. C. (1994). Evaluating performance potential in the selection of construction contractors. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 1(1), 29-50. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb020991

A quantitative contractor selection technique which embraces the prequalification, evaluation and final selection processes is being developed. The emphasis is on evaluating contractors’ performance potential in terms of their ability to achieve time... Read More about Evaluating performance potential in the selection of construction contractors.

Evaluating prequalification criteria in contractor selection (1994)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.