Mobile ICT–Induced Informal Work in the Construction Industry: Boundary Management Approaches and Consequences

The global economy and its influence on the Slovak construction sectorFor the construction industry, globalization is a trend that means two things: many opportunities and many threats. In the conditions of globalization many management approaches, such as organization structure, strategy forming, planning, motivation and control procedures, communication channels, risk management, etc., must transform. The aim of the paper is to analyze the influence of globalization on the construction industry in Slovakia and identify the impact of globalization on construction companies in this area.

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AN OVERVIEW OF THE CONCEPT OF LEAN CONSTRUCTION AND THE BARRIERS IN ITS IMPLEMENTATION

International Journal of Engineering Technologies and Management Research ◽

10.29121/ijetmr.v4.i3.2017.78 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 13-26 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Radhika R ◽

S. Sukumar

Keyword(s):

Construction Industry ◽

Six Sigma ◽

Preventive Measures ◽

Lean Six Sigma ◽

Lean Construction ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Improve Performance ◽

Design Systems ◽

Management Approaches ◽

Lean It

Many project management approaches have emerged to improve performance in the construction industry. Lean construction is one of the ways to design systems to minimize wastage of materials, time and effort in order to generate maximum possible amount of value. Lean Six Sigma is the combination of two well-known techniques Lean and Six sigma which focuses on quality improvement, reduction in variation and waste elimination. The purpose of this paper is to make an overview of the lean concept and also to include the barriers in implementing this approach. A detailed review of the literature has been done with the view of collecting relevant data necessary for the paper. A questionnaire survey has been conducted to find the barriers affecting its implementation. It was found that six main barriers are there in implementing the concept of Lean construction. These data were subjected to statistical analysis and necessary preventive measures are recommended for mitigating those barriers that were identified. By the implementation of Lean, it is found that, there is a significant reduction in waste, cost and time.

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An exploratory study on the impact of mobile ICT on productivity in construction projects

Built Environment Project and Asset Management ◽

10.1108/bepam-10-2017-0080 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 320-332 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Abid Hasan ◽

Abbas Elmualim ◽

Raufdeen Rameezdeen ◽

Bassam Baroudi ◽

Andrew Marshall

Keyword(s):

Construction Industry ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Construction Projects ◽

The South ◽

Content Type ◽

Construction Productivity ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Major Bottleneck ◽

The Impact ◽

Mobile Ict

Purpose The issue of low productivity has remained a very stern and chronic problem in construction projects. Previous studies have found poor communication as one of the leading causes of low-construction productivity. Recent advances in the field of information and communication technologies (ICT) have the potential to enhance communication and access to information in construction projects. However, the implications of the use of mobile ICT on construction productivity have not been investigated in sufficient depth, especially from the perspectives of its users, i.e. construction management (CM) professionals. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach A focus group session involving ten experienced CM professionals from different organisations of the South Australian construction industry was moderated by a group of four researchers to gather data on mobile ICT usage and its implications for construction productivity. Findings Lack of training and guidelines on effective applications of these technologies to construction projects is a major bottleneck. Results indicate that despite noticeable advances in mobile ICT, differences in usage style and user attitude have limited their overall impact on productivity. Research limitations/implications This paper is based on data gathered from CM professionals working in the South Australian construction industry. Practical implications The study highlights the importance of strategising the use of mobile ICT to achieve the desired productivity rates through policy, training, work-life balance, and deeper and wider understanding of these technologies. Originality/value The study examines the perceptions of CM professionals on the usefulness of mobile ICT in construction projects and its implications for construction productivity.

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Drug-Induced Movement Disorders

Perspectives on Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders ◽

10.1044/nnsld25.2.70 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 25 (2) ◽

pp. 70-77

Author(s):

Amy Lustig ◽

Cesar Ruiz

Keyword(s):

Movement Disorders ◽

Medical Management ◽

Disease Process ◽

Underlying Disease ◽

Extrapyramidal Symptoms ◽

Drug Induced ◽

General Overview ◽

Management Approaches ◽

Broad Understanding ◽

Underlying Disease Process

The purpose of this article is to present a general overview of the features of drug-induced movement disorders (DIMDs) comprised by Parkinsonism and extrapyramidal symptoms. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) who work with patients presenting with these issues must have a broad understanding of the underlying disease process. This article will provide a brief introduction to the neuropathophysiology of DIMDs, a discussion of the associated symptomatology, the pharmacology implicated in causing DIMDs, and the medical management approaches currently in use.

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