scholarly journals Safety-I and safety-II: opportunities for an integrated approach in the construction industry

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guillermina Andrea Peñaloza ◽  
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Kinga Wasilkiewicz ◽  
Tarcisio Abreu Saurin ◽  
Ivonne Andrade Herrera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Integrated Approach

USING PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOLS TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF INVESTMENT PROJECTS IN CONSTRUCTION

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-88
Author(s):  
Svetlana Mikhailovna SYCHEVA ◽  
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Elena Yury’evna KUZMINA ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Investment Projects ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
Project Costs ◽  
Team Project ◽  
Key Indicators

The article discusses the features of the implementation of investment projects in the construction industry, the main trends in project management in this area. The importance of the construction industry for the country’s economy is substantiated, the key indicators of the construction sector and its contribution to GDP are highlighted. The analysis of the development of the construction industry for the period from 2009 to 2020 is carried out. The reasons for the decrease in investment in construction are identified, among them the most important ones are highlighted. In the article discusses the key characteristics of the construction industry in our country. The conclusion is made about the need for a systematic and integrated approach to the management of investment projects. The authors propose to use the tools of project management to improve the efficiency of the implementation of investment projects. The main tools of project management (tools for defragmentation of work, tools for managing the time in the project, tools for managing resources for project implementation, tools for managing project costs) are named and examples of their use are given. The concepts of «team», «project management team», «matrix of responsibility» are considered.

scholarly journals The Housing Market Value Chain: An Integrated Approach for Mitigating Risk in Informal Residential Construction in Haiti

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (19) ◽  
pp. 8006
Author(s):  
Christianos Burlotos ◽  
Tracy L. Kijewski-Correa ◽  
Alexandros A. Taflanidis
Keyword(s):  
Housing Market ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Market Value ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Residential Construction ◽  
Implementation Framework ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Economic Constraints ◽  
Market Value Chain

Access to dignified housing represents a critical challenge for many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Technical and economic constraints frequently lead homeowners in these countries toward incrementally-constructed homes, which are often proven deadly when exposed to seismic or meteorological hazards. This paper offers a holistic analysis of the informal residential construction industry contextualized in Léogâne, Haiti, the effective epicenter of the 2010 Haiti earthquake, and offers an implementation framework geared towards integrating the housing delivery process to accommodate more resilient typologies. First, the concept of the housing ecosystem is introduced, and a thorough analysis of the technical, economic, and political factors that constrain this ecosystem in Haiti is presented. The defining elements of the resulting residential construction industry are then discussed: An informal blend of Design-Build and Master Builder methods of project delivery for incrementally-constructed (and largely masonry) permanent homes. The housing ecosystem is then redefined as a seven-step housing market value chain, and interventions to further strengthen and integrate this value chain are presented for each of the seven steps. Interventions are grounded in analogous contexts and refactored specifically for the Haitian case study scenario through extensive co-creation with stakeholders in Haiti. Particular focus is given to the Léogâne Community Building Fund, a concept designed to democratize housing finance for low to middle-income groups. When implemented in an integrated fashion, risks across this housing market value chain are effectively mitigated to sustainably deliver dignified housing through a market-based approach suitable for Haiti and extensible to other LMICs.

scholarly journals EXPLICIT AND TACIT KNOWLEDGE IN CONSTRUCTION OF PASSIVE HOUSING, KNOWLEDGE MODELS IN LITHUANIA / IŠREIKŠTINĖS IR NEIŠREIKŠTINĖS ŽINIOS PASYVIŲJŲ NAMŲ STATYBOJE, ŽINIŲ MODELIAI PASAULYJE IR LIETUVOJE

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-16
Author(s):  
Jevgenija Rutė
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Tacit Knowledge ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Practical Knowledge ◽  
Initial Step ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Knowledge Generation ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Building Maintenance

Optimization of building maintenance expenditure becomes really an urgent issue in Lithuania. People prefer a warmer housing and show interest in recent decisions of engineering systems. They are looking for the best decision of heating costs optimization to price down heating costs not 10-20%, but a number of times. The results of passive houses scientific research as well as models of passive housing are discussed in the article. They ascertain and compare features of passive housing construction in different countries which depends on climatic conditions. Most countries support traditional housing. Remarkable thermal resistance and cost efficient maintenance of passive housing may be reached through an integrated approach of using proper architectural, constructional and engineering resolution, as well as applying the most relevant material usage and elaborating and accumulating practical knowledge. Lithuania, as well as other countries in the world, reveals that the concept of tacit knowledge still lacks sufficient attention within the construction industry, despite the fact that proper understanding and management of this resource is of immense importance for the achievement of better organizational performance. As the initial step towards the management of tacit knowledge, this paper examines the factors affecting tacit knowledge generation and utilization in the construction industry.

scholarly journals Mechanism for choosing organizational and technological solutions based on integrated management of the construction process

2021 ◽  
pp. 7-14
Author(s):  
V.I. Anin ◽  
A.O. Ichetovkin
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Integrated Management ◽  
Parametric Method ◽  
Functional Model ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Construction Process ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
The Impact

Problem statement. The introduction of new requirements for rationing in the construction industry provides for changes in the rationing methodology, through the use of a predominantly parametric method. This stimulates the use in management of modern approaches, methods and mechanisms, technologies, innovative organizational and technological solutions to improve the quality and volume of construction, which in turn can accelerate the recovery from the crisis and the development of the construction industry as a whole.The use of the parametric method, in addition to the certain advantages indicated above, creates new challenges for the efficiency of management in the construction industry. On the one hand, there is an increase in the alternatives of possible managerial and organizational and technological solutions; identification of the list and consequences of risks for each alternative; improvement of the procedure and processes for predicting the consequences of each of the alternatives; putting forward new requirements for the information necessary for decision-making, the possibilities of its analysis and interpretation.On the other hand, the use of such a selection mechanism and the lack of clear requirements and orders can increase the costs of achieving the declared quality and reliability requirements of the construction object, and accordingly increase financial and organizational and technological risks. This creates the preconditions for the use of integrated management with the use of appropriate organizational and technological solutions that can satisfy both the requirements of quality management and risk management in construction. Purpose of the article − describe and substantiate the possibility of applying the mechanism for choosing organizational and technological solutions aimed at achieving parametric criteria as target indicators for managing construction processes in conditions of uncertainty using a functional model of a system-integrated approach. Conclusion. It has been substantiated that for an effective process of managing construction processes within an integrated approach, in conditions of uncertainty, it is necessary to use a system-wide algorithmic mechanism, which will ensure the coordination of control functions, their parallel and continuous execution within individual processes, the choice and decision-making in emergency situations for a minimum possible time period.This requires the compliance of each organizational and technological solution with the established criteria and the possibility of their comparison, in order to select the most effective in terms of leveling risk, achieving efficiency − in relation to their cost; and criteria for feasibility, assessment of the impact on quality indicators, implementation in time, competence and technological feasibility − in relation to their ability to implement. Keywords: construction process management; rationing; parametric method, integrated approach; processapproach; situational approach; a mechanism for choosing organizational and technological solutions

scholarly journals Exploring the Barriers and Driving Factors in Implementing Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the Malaysian Construction Industry: A Preliminary Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahrizan Zakari ◽  
Nasly Mohamed Ali Ali ◽  
Ahmad Tarmizi Haron ◽  
Amanda Marshall Ponting ◽  
Zuhairi Abd. Hamid
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Driving Factors ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Many

In Malaysia, Building Information Modelling (BIM) has recently gained attraction from construction players and some of them have applied it to several projects. By utilising the BIM process, the construction players have the opportunity to plan, coordinate and design in an integrated approach. This is one of the many benefits that they could gain and resulting in increased productivity. Despite these benefits, the implementation of BIM in the Malaysian construction industry is still lagging behind Singapore, for instance. Thus, it warrants a study such as the present to determine what are the actual barriers that hamper its implementation and what are the driving factors that could enhance its pace of implementation in the Malaysian construction industry. In this study, a questionnaire survey based on Convenience Sampling Method was carried out to gather the possible barriers and driving factors for BIM implementation among the Malaysian construction players. Additionally, Relative Importance Indices (RII) were used to analyse the data obtained and to identify those barriers and driving factors for the implementation of BIM in this country. Consequently, results of this study revealed that the main barriers for implementing the BIM are: 1) Lack of knowledge about BIM, 2) Reluctance and/or no insistence shown by the Malaysian construction industry players (Clients, Contractors and Consultants alike) on the use or implementation of BIM. The driving factors, on the other hand, that could lead to the speeding up of the implementation of BIM are: 1) Support and enforcing the implementation of BIM by the Government, 2) promote BIM training program and 3) Initiatives of senior management of the related industry players. In conclusion, for successful wide spread application of BIM in Malaysia, a good push from the government alone is far from enough. All other construction industry players mentioned must assume their roles well in promoting the use of BIM in their construction projects.

An integrated approach of Lean-Green construction: Sri Lankan perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 200-214
Author(s):  
T.P.W.S.I. Pandithawatta ◽  
N. Zainudeen ◽  
C.S.R. Perera
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
Construction Process ◽  
Positive Direction ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Green Construction ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Lean And Green

Purpose Construction industry hesitates to associate Green concepts on building projects mainly due to its high initial investment cost. Even if it is economical in the long run, often the benefits are suppressed with the costs generated through non-value-adding activities in the construction process. Lean construction principles have proved to eliminate such waste while enhancing the construction process. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to explore the applicability of the integration of Lean and Green concepts in the construction industry. Design/methodology/approach The fundamental principles of both Lean and Green construction were evaluated through an extensive literature survey. A qualitative approach was adopted, and thus, based on the literature findings, expert interviews were conducted with professionals having experience in both Green and Lean concepts. Furthermore, the findings were validated through experts to analyse the adaptability of the integration. Content analysis technique was utilised with NVivo software programme to analyse the findings. Findings The integration of the Green concept was found to alter the traditional application of Lean concept, considering the social and environmental aspects without limiting to economic considerations. The study revealed that the perception of the Sri Lankan stakeholders towards the application of integrated Lean-Green concept is focussed on a positive direction. As a result, the identified enablers to implementing the integrated concept supersede the barriers by confirming the appropriateness of the application in the local construction industry. Originality/value A framework was developed through the findings to guide the implementation of integrated Lean-Green application in Sri Lankan context.

Development of the Building Materials Market Research System

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-63
Author(s):  
Marina Mishlanova ◽  
A. Veleva
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Market Research ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Direct Methods ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Research System ◽  
Indirect Methods ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Construction Products

The building materials market research is a complex process, one of the main problems of which is the collection and processing of information. The article presents a characteristic of the methods of analysis of this market. The aim of the study was to develop an integrated approach and methods for analyzing the building materials market to ensure the development of the construction materials sector and the construction industry as a whole. The analysis made it possible to develop indirect methods of market research based on indicators of realized demand and realized supply. The triune methodical complex includes: the method of material costs of the executor of construction and installation works, the method of economic results of the manufacturer of building materials and the analysis of the market of final construction products. The proposed indirect methods, combined with direct methods, constitute a system for researching the construction materials market.

From apprentice to construction manager and beyond: developing a talent pipeline

2009 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 220-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eamonn McGettingan ◽  
Donal O'Neill
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Global Construction

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to outline the approach taken within Kentz Engineers and Constructors to develop electrical technicians and other apprentices on an international basis.Design/methodology/approachThe approach adopted is that of a case study which describes activities and processes within the college and the rationale behind them supported by appropriate material.FindingsAn integrated approach is needed to developing qualified tradespeople as junior supervisors involving work rotation, mentoring, learning and development workshops and peer support. Corporate will, together with systems and infrastructure, is needed to be successful organization‐wide.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper is a case study that focuses on reflections from practice. Lessons learned and proposed will need to be tested in other organizations.Originality/valueThe paper provides original, tested solutions to problems that face the majority of organizations in the global construction industry and which will be familiar to all who manage the transition of apprentices into supervisory positions.

scholarly journals SCIENTIFIC AND METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH TO INTEGRATION OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT UNDER CONDITIONS OF RISKS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

2021 ◽  
pp. 5-12
Author(s):  
V. I. ANIN ◽  
I. A. ARUTIUNIAN ◽  
A. A. ICHETOVKIN
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Integrative Model ◽  
Management Model ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Quality Level ◽  
Acceptable Risks

Purpose. Justification of the appropriateness of use in terms of efficiency for a construction company, the process of integrating quality management and risk management. Determination of the principles of applying an integrative management model, modules for managing the quality of construction in conditions of risks based on a dynamic system. Methodology. Analysis and generalization of scientific research, practical approaches to quality management and risk management of construction projects, the use of the integration method and the method of identification of QM and RM processes, which makes it possible to substantiate the possibility of developing an integrated approach and determine the principles of applying an integrated quality management model in the face of risks. Results. The study substantiated the feasibility of using an integrative model of risk and quality management in construction, which allows the QM and RM processes to be aligned with the project efficiency criteria, and makes it possible to eliminate contradictions between the quality requirements for the construction object and the level of acceptable risks, and also aligns them with the efficiency requirements for developer. Originality. The principles of quality and risk management are determined, which are prerequisites for the integration of QM and RM processes; modules and levels of implementation of an integrated model of quality management in a risk environment, taking into account the requirements of project efficiency. Practical value. The use of an integrated approach aimed at combining quality management modules for projects and risks in the construction industry will allow to level all the contradictions of these processes in practical implementation, to harmonize with the efficiency requirements for projects and balance the costs of ensuring the planned quality level, provided that the acceptable level of risks is observed.

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