Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 2010
ABSTRACT Academic research in applied disciplines such as construction engineering and management... more ABSTRACT Academic research in applied disciplines such as construction engineering and management (CEM) has the dual mission of simultaneously contributing to the solution of practical problems and creating theoretical and conceptual knowledge. To do so, appropriate research approaches are needed. However, extant literature in the field has paid little attention to this issue and research methods used have been almost entirely either quantitative surveys or case studies. In this paper, action research (AR) is proposed as an answer to this knowledge gap. AR aims at building and testing theory within the context of solving an immediate practical problem in a real setting. The paper describes the underlying philosophy and application procedure of AR and highlights its strengths and weaknesses. Then, the applicability of the method to CEM is illustrated through a case study of improving access to information to support planning and decision making in a construction owner organization through designing and implementing a data warehouse. The findings indicate that AR is a reliable, structured, and rigorous research approach that is very useful for conducting applied research in construction and enabling academia to influence and improve construction industry practices. It can also effectively help to improve collaboration between academic researchers and industry practitioners in research and development projects.
Global competition and advances in information technology (IT) are placing new demands on the man... more Global competition and advances in information technology (IT) are placing new demands on the management techniques used on architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) projects. There are opportunities as well as challenges. The revolution under way in the fields of data sharing and transmission, information processing, and telecommunication technology is opening up new possibilities in the A/E/C industry for effectively meeting these market demands. The dynamic nature of construction processes, the interdependence of various participating entities, and the need for teamwork, flexibility, and a high degree of coordination suggest IT can be profitably employed for effective project management in the A/E/C industry. The distinctive features of A/E/C projects make the task of project management particularly appropriate for applications of IT tools.
Global competition and advances in information technology (IT) are placing new demands on the man... more Global competition and advances in information technology (IT) are placing new demands on the management techniques used on architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) projects. There are opportunities as well as challenges. The revolution under way in the fields of data sharing and transmission, information processing, and telecommunication technology is opening up new possibilities in the A/E/C industry for effectively meeting these market demands. The dynamic nature of construction processes, the interdependence of various participating entities, and the need for teamwork, flexibility, and a high degree of coordination suggest IT can be profitably employed for effective project management in the A/E/C industry. The distinctive features of A/E/C projects make the task of project management particularly appropriate for applications of IT tools.
... Design (LEED ® ) system is currently the most widely utilized method for rating a building&#x... more ... Design (LEED ® ) system is currently the most widely utilized method for rating a building's ... framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design,construction, operation and ... Sixty-nine points are available within the confines of the credits. ...
... We contend that appropriate IT investment and management's commitment and ability to pro... more ... We contend that appropriate IT investment and management's commitment and ability to provide ... The impact of IT on the design and construction organizations must be managed ... a technical enhancement but a managerial decision that involves re-engineering of organizational ...
(1) The construction industry typically lags behind in adopting technology. (2) Given the fact th... more (1) The construction industry typically lags behind in adopting technology. (2) Given the fact that the process of construction is critically dependent on relevant, accurate and timely information, ICT can play a very important role in the industry. (3) The industry is actually missing out on the crucial advantages offered by ICT. ICT is used by and large as mere enhancement tools, not as agents that can transform and thus revolutionize the process of construction. (4) A new approach based on the technology management principles will enable researchers to formulate new strategic directions. (5) This paper will explore successful technology management strategies in the context of ICT implementation in construction.
... For instance, Chicago-based Adrian Smith & Gordon Gill Architecture, and Environmental Sy... more ... For instance, Chicago-based Adrian Smith & Gordon Gill Architecture, and Environmental Systems Design used a host of simulation programs to develop the design for their award-winning Masdar Headquarters in Abu Dhabi's Masdar City, which is ... [1] Ahmad, I. (2000), Data ...
... We contend that appropriate IT investment and management's commitment and ability to pro... more ... We contend that appropriate IT investment and management's commitment and ability to provide ... The impact of IT on the design and construction organizations must be managed ... a technical enhancement but a managerial decision that involves re-engineering of organizational ...
... Questionnaire Survey on Bidding in Construction. by Irtishad Ahmad , SMASCE , (Ph.D. Candidat... more ... Questionnaire Survey on Bidding in Construction. by Irtishad Ahmad , SMASCE , (Ph.D. Candidate, Dept. of Civ. Engrg., Mail Location 71, Univ. ... of Civ. Engrg., Mail Location 71, Univ. of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221) Journal of Management in Engineering , Vol. 4 , No. ...
... expected utility value bidding strategy models, Report No. 3, Department of Civil Engineering... more ... expected utility value bidding strategy models, Report No. 3, Department of Civil Engineering,Construction Management Re-search Series. The Pennsylvuniu Sruie Universily, University Park, Pennsylvania, 1972 4 Kabneman, D. and Tvemky, A. Prospect theory: an analysis of ...
Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 2010
ABSTRACT Academic research in applied disciplines such as construction engineering and management... more ABSTRACT Academic research in applied disciplines such as construction engineering and management (CEM) has the dual mission of simultaneously contributing to the solution of practical problems and creating theoretical and conceptual knowledge. To do so, appropriate research approaches are needed. However, extant literature in the field has paid little attention to this issue and research methods used have been almost entirely either quantitative surveys or case studies. In this paper, action research (AR) is proposed as an answer to this knowledge gap. AR aims at building and testing theory within the context of solving an immediate practical problem in a real setting. The paper describes the underlying philosophy and application procedure of AR and highlights its strengths and weaknesses. Then, the applicability of the method to CEM is illustrated through a case study of improving access to information to support planning and decision making in a construction owner organization through designing and implementing a data warehouse. The findings indicate that AR is a reliable, structured, and rigorous research approach that is very useful for conducting applied research in construction and enabling academia to influence and improve construction industry practices. It can also effectively help to improve collaboration between academic researchers and industry practitioners in research and development projects.
Global competition and advances in information technology (IT) are placing new demands on the man... more Global competition and advances in information technology (IT) are placing new demands on the management techniques used on architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) projects. There are opportunities as well as challenges. The revolution under way in the fields of data sharing and transmission, information processing, and telecommunication technology is opening up new possibilities in the A/E/C industry for effectively meeting these market demands. The dynamic nature of construction processes, the interdependence of various participating entities, and the need for teamwork, flexibility, and a high degree of coordination suggest IT can be profitably employed for effective project management in the A/E/C industry. The distinctive features of A/E/C projects make the task of project management particularly appropriate for applications of IT tools.
Global competition and advances in information technology (IT) are placing new demands on the man... more Global competition and advances in information technology (IT) are placing new demands on the management techniques used on architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) projects. There are opportunities as well as challenges. The revolution under way in the fields of data sharing and transmission, information processing, and telecommunication technology is opening up new possibilities in the A/E/C industry for effectively meeting these market demands. The dynamic nature of construction processes, the interdependence of various participating entities, and the need for teamwork, flexibility, and a high degree of coordination suggest IT can be profitably employed for effective project management in the A/E/C industry. The distinctive features of A/E/C projects make the task of project management particularly appropriate for applications of IT tools.
... Design (LEED ® ) system is currently the most widely utilized method for rating a building&#x... more ... Design (LEED ® ) system is currently the most widely utilized method for rating a building's ... framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design,construction, operation and ... Sixty-nine points are available within the confines of the credits. ...
... We contend that appropriate IT investment and management's commitment and ability to pro... more ... We contend that appropriate IT investment and management's commitment and ability to provide ... The impact of IT on the design and construction organizations must be managed ... a technical enhancement but a managerial decision that involves re-engineering of organizational ...
(1) The construction industry typically lags behind in adopting technology. (2) Given the fact th... more (1) The construction industry typically lags behind in adopting technology. (2) Given the fact that the process of construction is critically dependent on relevant, accurate and timely information, ICT can play a very important role in the industry. (3) The industry is actually missing out on the crucial advantages offered by ICT. ICT is used by and large as mere enhancement tools, not as agents that can transform and thus revolutionize the process of construction. (4) A new approach based on the technology management principles will enable researchers to formulate new strategic directions. (5) This paper will explore successful technology management strategies in the context of ICT implementation in construction.
... For instance, Chicago-based Adrian Smith & Gordon Gill Architecture, and Environmental Sy... more ... For instance, Chicago-based Adrian Smith & Gordon Gill Architecture, and Environmental Systems Design used a host of simulation programs to develop the design for their award-winning Masdar Headquarters in Abu Dhabi's Masdar City, which is ... [1] Ahmad, I. (2000), Data ...
... We contend that appropriate IT investment and management's commitment and ability to pro... more ... We contend that appropriate IT investment and management's commitment and ability to provide ... The impact of IT on the design and construction organizations must be managed ... a technical enhancement but a managerial decision that involves re-engineering of organizational ...
... Questionnaire Survey on Bidding in Construction. by Irtishad Ahmad , SMASCE , (Ph.D. Candidat... more ... Questionnaire Survey on Bidding in Construction. by Irtishad Ahmad , SMASCE , (Ph.D. Candidate, Dept. of Civ. Engrg., Mail Location 71, Univ. ... of Civ. Engrg., Mail Location 71, Univ. of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221) Journal of Management in Engineering , Vol. 4 , No. ...
... expected utility value bidding strategy models, Report No. 3, Department of Civil Engineering... more ... expected utility value bidding strategy models, Report No. 3, Department of Civil Engineering,Construction Management Re-search Series. The Pennsylvuniu Sruie Universily, University Park, Pennsylvania, 1972 4 Kabneman, D. and Tvemky, A. Prospect theory: an analysis of ...
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