curt publications
CURT publications vary in purpose and detail. View an illustration of the hierarchy of CURT publications for more explanation. Complete definitions are provided by category below. These publications are available for download by members only. Non-members may order printed reports.
curt voice
The CURT Voice is the official magazine of the Construction Users Roundtable. Prior issues are available for review and download.
Want a hard copy? Request your name be added to the Voice mailing list by emailing the CURT office at construction-users@curt.org.
white papers
A CURT white paper establishes recommended member policy by taking a position on often controversial, industry issues, such as Reverse Auctions or Workforce Development.
- WP 401 Confronting the Skilled Workforce Shortage
- WP 410 CURT-CWDC Joint Workforce Initiative
- WP 1003 Construction Strategy: Optimizing the Construction Process
- WP 1004A Construction Strategy: CURT's Path Toward LEAN Project Delivery
- WP 1201 Guidelines on the Use of Reverse Auction Technology
- WP 1202 Collaboration, Integrated Information and the Project Life Cycle in Building Design, Construction and Operation
reports
A CURT report summarizes findings from task force or committee research projects, surveys, benchmarking projects, etc. The report may recommend general approaches for addressing specific industry concerns, such as absenteeism or use of overtime.
- R 402 CURT Tripartite Initiative Executive Summary
- R 402A CURT Tripartite Study on Extended overtime on Construction Projects
- R 402B Reducing Absenteeism Report
- R-402C Tripartite Initiative Report: Eliminating Work Disruptions and Jurisdictional Disputes
- R 405 CURT Tripartite Initiative Report: Project Stakeholder Responsibilities
- R 411, Building Comprehensive Labor Market Information
- R 807 CURT Owner Safety Blueprint
user practices
CURT user practices summarize CURT members’ detailed and specific techniques for managing construction owner responsibilities and work processes, such as Quality.
- UP 101 Construction Measures: Key Performance Indicators
- UP 201 Construction Project Controls: Cost, Schedule, and Change Management
- UP 403 Construction Labor: Managing the Construction Workforce
- UP 408 Construction Workforce: Improving Productivity on Union Projects
- UP 601 Construction Purchasing: Capital Purchasing & Contracting
- UP 701 Construction Quality: Achieving Quality on Capital Projects and Craft Worker Prequalification
- UP 801 Construction Safety: Contractor and Craft Worker Prequalification
- UP 802 Construction Safety: The Owner’s Role
- UP 803 Construction Safety: Pre-Bid and Bid Clarification Meetings
- UP 804 Construction Safety: Contract Terms and Conditions
- UP 805 Construction Safety: Monitoring Performance
- UP 806 Construction Safety: Improving Safety Programs
- UP 1001 Construction Strategy: Selecting Contracting Strategies
- UP 1002 Construction Strategy: Selecting the Right Contractor
- UP 1203 BIM Implementation: An Owner’s Guide to Getting Started (new)
tools
CURT tools are job aids which directly support a recommended CURT work process, enabling added efficiency and effectiveness. CURT Tools will be published as stand-alone documents but will typically be referenced and linked from other CURT publications.
- T 404 Construction Labor: Craft Employee Training Evaluation Tool
- T 808 Construction Safety: Owner Safety Blueprint Assessment Tool
training modules
CURT training modules provide materials for deployment of CURT recommendations to the construction industry.
- TM 809 Construction Owners' Safety Blueprint Training Module
survey summaries
CURT survey summaries document analysis of response to CURT initiated surveys.
- SS 406 CURT Tripartite Initiative: Workplace Attitudes Survey, Summary of Results
- SS 407 CURT Owner Survey: Impact of Gulf Coast Hurricanes on Owner Projects, Summary of Results
publication archives
The Construction Users Roundtable is pleased to provide electronic versions of The Construction Industry Cost Effectiveness (CICE) reports & white papers. The CICE reports & white papers are available to you at no cost by clicking on the title you are interested in below.
A-1 Construction Productivity Measurement
A-2 Construction Labor Motivation
A-3 Improving Construction Safety Performance
A-4 First & Second Line Supervisory Training
A-5 Project Management Education & Academic Relations
A-6 Application of Modern Management Systems
A-7 Contractual Arrangements
B-1 Integrating Construction Resources & Tech. Into the Engr. Process
B-3 Construction Technology Needs & Priorities
C-1 Exclusive Jurisdiction in Construction
C-2 Scheduled Overtime Effect on Construction Projects
C-3 Contractor Supervision in Unionized Construction
C-4 Constraints Imposed by Collective Bargaining Agreements
C-5 Local Labor Practices
C-6 Absenteeism & Turnover
C-7 Impact of Local Union Politics
D-1 Use of Journeymen in the Union Sector
D-2 Government Limitations On Training Innovations
D-3 Utilization of Vocational Education in Construction Training
D-4 Training Problems in Open Shop Construction
D-5 Labor Supply Information
E-1 Administration & Enforcement Of Building Codes & Regulations
1609 CICE-The Next 5 Years & Beyond
1610 Safety Process 1988 - Air Products & Chemicals
1611 Safety Process 1989 - Monsanto Company
1612 Safety Process 1989 - Gulf States Company
1613 Safety Process 19909 - Shell Oil Company
1614 Subjects of Bargaining
1615 Coming to Grips (Volume 1) (9.9 Mb)
1617 Coming to Grips (Volume 2) (9.7 Mb)
1618 More Construction For The Money
1619 Local User Council Handbook (red triangles)
1620 Workers Compensation Crisis — Safety Excellence Can Make a Difference
1621 The Business Stake in Effective Project Systems
1624 Guide For Global Project Delivery
1655 A Message to Owners Who Pay for Major Construction
