scholarly journals Holistically assessing collaborative culture in the AEC industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 272-286
Author(s):  
Sujesh Francis Sujan ◽  
Steve Wynford Jones ◽  
Arto Kiviniemi ◽  
Jacqueline Mary Wheatcroft ◽  
Bwalimu Mwiya
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Style ◽  
Test Performance ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Design Teams ◽  
Collaborative Culture ◽  
Engineering Construction ◽  
Architectural Engineering ◽  
Client Knowledge ◽  
Made In ◽  
Aec Industry

The insufficient understanding and literature on people collaborating in the Architectural-Engineering-Construction (AEC) industry has prompted researchers to investigate this by conducting project-to-project comparisons. A mixed method-based comparison of two construction projects’ design teams was made in order to present factors to be considered in fostering a positive collaborative culture. Client knowledge and involvement, existing relationships between teams, stronger informal collaboration, a decentralised leadership style and the adequate monetary motivation to a firm were found to be most critical. The study also assessed whether the use of holistic analysis methods can quantitatively show the differences between the projects; in particular, which project had a more positive collaborative culture. The perception based method used correlated the variance of perception of the teamwork environment and systemic risk to the projects with a more positive collaborative culture; 80% of constructs (some postulated attribute of people assumed, to reflect in test performance) supported the qualitative data. Additionally, assessments of the personalities of respondents from the project with a more collaborative culture also showed higher collective agreeableness. Findings suggest that projects with more changes, more assumptions made and uncertainty in requirements affect the collaborative culture negatively.

scholarly journals Analysis and Discussion on the Creative Design of Architectural Visual Modeling Elements

2020 ◽  
Vol 179 ◽  
pp. 01003
Author(s):  
Wang Dan
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Engineering Construction ◽  
Visual Modeling ◽  
Architectural Engineering ◽  
Design Creativity ◽  
Visual Impact

With the improvement of people’s living standards, the socio-economic development and the advancement of urbanization, the number of construction projects has gradually increased, and people have higher and higher requirements for building quality and living environment. More and more new building materials are used in construction work, which not only enhances the quality of the building to a certain extent, but also brings a richer visual impact to the building’s shape design. [1] Based on this, this article will briefly analyze the theme of “architectural visual modeling element design creativity” and analyze the application of architectural visual modeling elements in architectural engineering construction, which will bring about the role of architectural engineering construction.

scholarly journals Impact of BIM-based augmented reality interfaces on construction projects: protocol for a systematic review

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 38-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adeeb Sidani ◽  
Fábio Dinis ◽  
Luís Sanhudo ◽  
J. Duarte ◽  
Diego Calvetti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Engineering Construction ◽  
Injury Reduction ◽  
Architectural Engineering ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Reference Databases ◽  
Tools And Techniques ◽  
Traditional Approaches

Building Information Modelling (BIM) has been adopted in construction projects to increase efficiency. In general, improving project management and monitoring, reducing time and cost, strengthen the collaboration between stakeholders, in addition to Risk and injury reduction. To assist the BIM tools, Augmented Reality (AR) is being implemented, as a promising technology that clarifies the construction process. To evaluate the usability and effectiveness of AR tools in the Architectural, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AECO) sector, a protocol for a systematic review is proposed, adapting the PRISMA Statement Protocol (PRISMA-P). The search will be carried out in the reference databases for the field. One of the main outcomes of this study is to assess the effectiveness and usability of AR tools implemented in construction projects. Furthermore, this study identifies the BIM dimensions covered and the related tools and techniques. In addition, to the assessment and evaluation methods adopted by the authors to evaluate their studies, the reliability of the tools and their impact were also analysed. The secondary outcomes are objective oriented, the study points out why the AR technology was implemented and at which construction stage. Moreover, it assesses the technology’s capability of replacing traditional approaches in the construction projects, by mentioning the time and cost consumption and the role of the stakeholders.

Using Analytic Hierarchy Process to Optimize PESTEL Scenario Analysis Tool in Huge Construction Projects

2017 ◽  
Vol 865 ◽  
pp. 707-712 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Geraldo Lamas Leite ◽  
Luiz Carlos Brasil de Brito Mello ◽  
Orlando Celso Longo ◽  
Eduardo Picanço Cruz
Keyword(s):  
Analytic Hierarchy Process ◽  
Scenario Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Pareto Distribution ◽  
Civil Engineering ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Engineering Construction ◽  
Hierarchy Process

This paper uses the Analytic Hierarchy Process to optimize the PESTEL analysis. The scenario: pre-construction and assembly factors of huge civil engineering construction projects. Several managers use too many criteria to evaluate large projects. It suggests that there may be few important criteria that summarize the manager's preference. To demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed hypothesis, the authors prepared a qualitative and exploratory study. Conclusions are based on the judgment of an expert interviewed. As expected, the hypothesis was considered plausible. Two main criteria corresponded to 71% of the expert's preference. The result resembles a Pareto distribution.

Quantum Computing and the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry: Trends, Challenges, Near-Term Practical Opportunities and Future Outlook

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oliver Barima ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Computing ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Communication Tools ◽  
Architectural Engineering ◽  
Complex Problems ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
Near Term ◽  
Communication Methods ◽  
Industry Trends ◽  
Aec Industry

Digital computing and allied communication tools have been phenomenal, but they are fast reaching their technical limits and also their capacity to solve certain extant complex problems. Quantum computing has now emerged with a touted potential to deal with aspects of the latter complex problems and also significantly transform extant computing and communication methods. Yet, little studies exist in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry related literature on quantum computing to boost awareness and also explore its prospective impact on the AEC industry. This study discusses the underpinning basic concepts, technologies and trends in the quantum computing domain to build awareness to boost Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry capacity on the topic. The research dissects the challenges in this novel area. And also examines the near-term practical opportunities and potential impact of quantum computing on the AEC industry. The study concludes with suggestions for practice and future research.

scholarly journals Engaging Multiple Teams to Design a Blended Learning Course

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica W. Tracey ◽  
Tamme Quinn Grzebyk
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Stakeholder Involvement ◽  
Design Teams ◽  
Parenting Skills ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Design Case ◽  
Based Instruction ◽  
Novice Students ◽  
Made In

In the following design case, a blended learning program was designed and developed for parents interested in improving their parenting skills with their children. Numerous design teams developed the program, consisting of both synchronous live events and asynchronous web-based instruction. Teams were comprised of novice students, professors, and expert designers. This design case explores the design space and design decisions made in light of varied and unique stakeholder involvement. It also illustrates the products developed.

scholarly journals Informal housing construction workers’ perceptions toward the improvement of effective leadership and performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 258 ◽  
pp. 02004
Author(s):  
Maranatha Wijayaningtyas ◽  
Kukuh Lukiyanto
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Style ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Effective Leadership ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Construction Workers ◽  
Housing Construction ◽  
Informal Worker ◽  
Informal Workers ◽  
Effective Performance ◽  
And Performance

Practically, as other construction projects, the workforce in housing construction projects is still dominated by informal workers who belong to a group and controlled by a leader. Accordingly, developer companies consider that informal worker leaders play an important role in improving the informal workers’ performance in housing construction projects. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore the effective leadership style that can improve the performance of informal workers in housing construction projects based on the workers’ perceptions. The implications of this research can be used to improve the informal workers’ performance both of national and multinational developer companies so they can perform more effectively in completing housing construction projects. The research used qualitative method with phenomenological approach to reveal an assessment based on perceptions and perspectives of informal construction workers. Finally, it was found that the effective leadership style according to the informal workers’ perceptions is the transactional leadership which includes being liked by the workers, concerning and appreciating, as well as being consistent with commitments. Thus, effective performance and leadership will be achieved as informal construction workers will work hard under this leadership style.

Critical Logistics Support Enables Fast Track Construction for High Speed Rail

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
James R. Blaze ◽  
Jay Gowan ◽  
Stephen Byers
Keyword(s):  
Construction Management ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Fast Track ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Economic Advantage ◽  
High Speed Rail ◽  
Operational Costs ◽  
Construction Zones ◽  
Made In

Paper and PowerPoint presentation format will describe process for much faster logistics and construction management of new high speed track construction and improvement of existing FRA track from FRA Class 4 to Class 5 and Class 6 standards on existing freight railway lines. This process involves an integration of the long materials supply chain together with rapid process state of the art construction machines. These machines have been used in both European and Chinese high speed construction projects. Huge gains in new track kilometers and miles per day have been made in the last decade on the machinery side of the equation. The authors will show several case studies. The critical key to these production rates has been in the integration of materials ordering and prepositioning. The economic advantage is that track time construction windows that delay other passing trains can be reduced at tremendous savings in service and operational costs to the operators already providing service in these new high speed corridors and construction zones. Examples and calculations are shown.

scholarly journals An empirical study of the complexity of requirements management in construction projects

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 505-531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdou Karim Jallow ◽  
Peter Demian ◽  
Andrew N. Baldwin ◽  
Chimay Anumba
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Impact Analysis ◽  
Current Approach ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Management Framework ◽  
Engineering Construction ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
Major Factors

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate in-depth the current approach of managing client requirements in construction and to highlight the significant factors, which contribute to the complexity of managing the requirements in order to define a better approach. Design/methodology/approach – A case study of a leading international global built asset and engineering consultancy organization was conducted over two years. The case study was conducted principally using semi-participant observations supplemented with other qualitative data collection methods (i.e. interviews, questionnaires and document analysis). Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. Findings – The results highlight major factors associated with the complexity of managing client requirements information, which include: mechanisms for documentation, storage and access, distribution of requirements information between stakeholders and across lifecycle phases of a project, traceability management and the provision of effective change management incorporating dependency checking and impact analysis. Research limitations/implications – The main limitation of the research is the use of an in-depth study of a single organization, which applied the same project management method across all the projects they managed. Further work is planned to develop the proposed framework fully, and develop a software platform to operationalize and evaluate its industrial applicability with construction projects. Practical implications – The implications of this research is that a better approach to managing requirements information is needed, which will facilitate the design, construction and operations of buildings within budget and time. An integrated framework and an associated tool are suggested to implement the approach. Originality/value – This study identifies major research gaps and problems in the architecture, engineering, construction and facilities management industry; proposes and presents Electronic Requirements Information Management framework to facilitate lifecycle management of the requirements.

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