PhD Final Thesis April 2013.pdf - Anglia Ruskin Research Online

Thesis Keith Gale 2013In order to recognise objectives and the emphasis from each report, a briefexamination has been undertaken by summarising comments made by the respectiveauthor(s) or compilers taken from their conclusions or an executive summary. Table1.1 lists these reports in chronological order together with an objective viewpointwhich reflects contextual positioning and the predominant topic of the constructionindustry each report referred to. Following each objective, an emphasis is arrivedfrom summation of the recommendations made by author(s). The summation reflectsemphasis related toward performance in construction projects through examinationof economic pressures (pricing structures), productivity, standardisation,relationships and the like which are stated by the report to affect project outcomes.Encapsulation of ideological concepts also reflects predominant views and concernsmade at the time of publication, set against an environmental background of thepublic sector and political importance.13