A comparative case study of coordination mechanisms in design and build BIM-based projects in the Netherlands

BIM implementation can affect the project coordination mechanisms in unexpected ways, even in widely-applied project procurement structures. Apart from the chosen procurement approach, the BIM technology and the distribution of roles in the project team influence and shape the project coordination. This paper aims to explore the emerging coordination structures and processes from BIM implementation in design-build procurement. An exploratory comparative case study has been undertaken. The findings included two main coordination mechanisms: a centralized and decentralized structure and a hierarchical ver-sus participative decision-making processes. These two patterns subsequently open a debate about the rela-tions between BIM implementation and business models in AEC and particularly the emergence of specialized all-around BIM firms versus BIM-knowledgeable engineering firms

Analyzing the communication and coordination processes in Sabiha Gökçen International Airport's new terminal building wayfinding project

Thesis (Master)--İzmir Institute of Technology, Architecture, İzmir, 2011Includes bibliographical references (leaves: 105-108)Text in English;Abstract: Turkish and Englishxiv, 162 leaves.Coordination is the third main function following design and construction in the building process. It is a sensitive managerial activity involving well-defined procedures and smooth flow of communication in all directions to achieve project objectives. This study builds on existing coordination theory and utilizes the four key coordination processes defined by Malone and Crowston (1994): (1) Managing shared resources (2) Managing producer-consumer relationship (3) Managing simultaneity constraints (4) Managing task/subtask dependencies. Four processes were interpreted and operationalized for the study of the e-mail data obtained from the wayfinding project coordination of new terminal building of Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. The organizational schema of the wayfinding project defined the e-mail communication analysis to be among the contractors, consultant and the design firm. Social network analysis is conducted for network centrality measures. Degree, betweenness and closeness centrality values are calculated for each project participant. There are three major findings from these analyses. First finding suggests that centrally positioned Wayfinding and Signage Design Project Contractor in the organization schema shows more coordination. Second finding suggests that task/subtask dependencies, producer-consumer relationship, simultaneity constraints and shared resources need respectively more coordination effort to manage in a wayfinding project. Third finding shows e-mail communication has a profound effect on coordination. The implications of these findings mean that companies involved in design and construction process may consider providing new approaches affecting dayto-to-day interactions depending on the power of new technological coordination mechanism

Design Creativity: Future Directions for Integrated Visualisation

The Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sectors are facing unprecedented challenges, not just with increased complexity of projects per se, but design-related integration. This requires stakeholders to radically re-think their existing business models (and thinking that underpins them), but also the technological challenges and skills required to deliver these projects. Whilst opponents will no doubt cite that this is nothing new as the sector as a whole has always had to respond to change; the counter to this is that design ‘creativity’ is now much more dependent on integration from day one. Given this, collaborative processes embedded in Building Information Modelling (BIM) models have been proffered as a panacea solution to embrace this change and deliver streamlined integration. The veracity of design teams’ “project data” is increasingly becoming paramount - not only for the coordination of design, processes, engineering services, fabrication, construction, and maintenance; but more importantly, facilitate ‘true’ project integration and interchange – the actualisation of which will require firm consensus and commitment. This Special Issue envisions some of these issues, challenges and opportunities (from a future landscape perspective), by highlighting a raft of concomitant factors, which include: technological challenges, design visualisation and integration, future digital tools, new and anticipated operating environments, and training requirements needed to deliver these aspirations. A fundamental part of this Special Issue’s ‘call’ was to capture best practice in order to demonstrate how design, visualisation and delivery processes (and technologies) affect the finished product viz: design outcome, design procedures, production methodologies and construction implementation. In this respect, the use of virtual environments are now particularly effective at supporting the design and delivery processes. In summary therefore, this Special Issue presents nine papers from leading scholars, industry and contemporaries. These papers provide an eclectic (but cognate) representation of AEC design visualisation and integration; which not only uncovers new insight and understanding of these challenges and solutions, but also provides new theoretical and practice signposts for future research

Integrating Project Delivery - Design, ROW, and Utilities

Utilities and ROW acquisition are two of the three most common critical path items for project delivery. Successful project teams build an awareness of these two processes early and strategically in their project. This interactive session focuses on improving reliability in project delivery by integrating a utility conflict management approach into design and project management, identifying when and how to use advanced utility investigations, and where ROW and utility coordination efforts strategically intersect

The Effect of Shared Leadership on Team Processes and Performance

Purpose - This study examined the effect of shared leadership on student project team processes and outcomes. We focused on shared leadership and its association with team processes (coordination, goal commitment, and knowledge sharing) and team performance. Design/methodology/approach - To examine the shared leadership, team processes, and performance model, we conducted two separate surveys of 158 graduate and undergraduate students working in project teams at a large southwestern university. Findings - Results showed that shared leadership positively affected coordination activities, goal commitment, and knowledge sharing, which in turn, positively affect team performance, even though shared leadership had no direct effect on team performance. Research limitations/implications - Our research adds to the knowledge of important team process factors through which shared leadership indirectly affects team performance. Practical implications - Based on our findings, we provided implications for students and instructors that shared leadership can facilitate team performance by enabling team members to coordinate activities, commit to goals, and share knowledge effectively. Originality/value - This study presents an initial understanding of the shared leadership-team performance relationship by introducing influential variables, such as coordination activities, goal commitment, and knowledge sharing in a team

A conceptual model for building design coordination using open source tools

Building Design Coordination is the process of communicating and integrating multidisciplinary designs into a single, coherent set of information that can be used for construction, to anticipate problems that would otherwise only be raised on the construction site. As projects grow in complexity and size, digital communication tools and other technological improvements have made it possible for physically distant design teams to collaborate in novel ways. More recently, BIM (Building Information Modelling), has opened even greater possibilities, although the design process nevertheless is often one of trial and error, demanding on each small change multiple possibilities to be considered, with decisions requiring to be validated among designers and other project stakeholders. Regardless of all the advantages that BIM has brought to the industry, testing for design changes in BIM models often requires a big effort and is a time-consuming activity that should be avoided whenever simpler processes can be used. Further developments on this study will propose a framework for building design coordination, using a non-relational graph database. The system can track design issues between unlimited users, organized into teams, handling formal project documents and keeping an historical record of the design development timeline. Since all the information regarding the design development process is stored in the form of Nodes and Relationships these can be intuitively be manipulated making it easier for teams to provide input on design decisions in real time with least cost impact to the project, providing at the same time access to pertinent information on the status of design issues and how the various stakeholders are contributing to the project. Through the use of reliable open source tools, a prototype can be implemented and made available to the industry professionals for testing, providing guidelines for modelling a Building Design Coordination system.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Development of a mapping system engineering approaches to classic product development processes of technical products: A work project of project management in product development

Project Work presented as the partial requirement for obtaining a Master's degree in Information Management, specialization in Information Systems and Technologies ManagementThe automotive industry faces the challenge of meeting customer requirements while ensuring technological advancements, fast and cost-effective development, and high-quality production. Information systems play a crucial role in efficiently designing internal processes and meeting customer demands. Personalized solutions are increasingly adopted to cater to individual preferences while maintaining up-to-date technology. Information systems are utilized to record and manage customer requirements, optimize production processes, control inventories, and facilitate effective communication between departments. Product data management (PDM) solutions are widely employed, with 77% of automotive companies implementing them. PDM encompasses the storage and management of data relevant to product development, supporting the entire product lifecycle. As product complexity grows, efficient management of product data becomes essential, along with the optimization of business processes to shorten development time and parallelize tasks. CAx coordination, involving computer-aided design (CAD), manufacturing (CAM), and engineering (CAE), ensures smooth communication and coordination across the product development process. PDM systems act as intermediaries between CAx coordination and enterprise resource planning systems, facilitating seamless integration of design and manufacturing processes. Leading providers of enterprise resource planning and CAD systems offer software solutions for product lifecycle management and PDM, enabling centralized and accessible product information, streamlining development and management processes

US 231 Relocation Study Capstone

The US 231 relocation study capstone provides an opportunity to take a “soft” look back on the evolution of the planning, environmental assessment, design and ultimate construction of this important project in West Lafayette. What is a Capstone? INDOT used the US 231 relocation project as an opportunity to explore the value of using different approaches to the project development process including more robust coordination with the MPO, Purdue University, employing the first community impact assessment (CIA), developing context sensitive solutions and full engagement of a Community Advisory Committee. In this session we will evaluate how the project was developed after the completion of the environmental assessment and CIA work, what transpired during the design and land acquisition processes and ultimately how the commitments made during the study process came to be once the project was completed

The Design Process As Assistant Art Director For The Film National Lampoon\u27s Robodoc

In this thesis, I will detail and analyze the production design processes for National Lampoon\u27s RoboDoc, written by Douglas Gordon M.D., filmed and produced in Orlando, Universal Studios and Ormond Beach, FL, as experienced through the art department. The direction of the thesis will be based on how a background in architecture and theatre guides the design motivation(s) within a production team for film. My documentation will include a process journal written throughout the production of the film to include design meeting topics, research and design inspiration, sketches, budget and location concerns, coordination of scenic elements, crew team coordination, paperwork, and thoughts on working within the art department team as well as working with other teams of production. Photographic records will include pre-production allocation and storage, load-in scenarios, set construction, and final design in set and set dressing. Final comments will be based on a personal evaluation, evidence of my progression throughout the production, and how an advanced focus in design through education and practice affected the project

Framework for Interior Design Work Development Plan (IDWDP) in Malaysian context / Arniatul Aiza Mustapha

The works of an interior designer in managing interior design projects have been recognized as similar as an architect, as well as the work processes. The interior designer takes part on theme an ideal space, and the architect addressing the theme for the buildings as well as general spatial layout. Particularly, the scope and process in interior project delivery conducted by interior designer has frequently been argued on lacking of standard of scope of work, which was raised disputes amongst the team players, on the work coordination, process and flow. Initially, in searching to address this issue, this research was undertaken to confirm the arguments and to develop a management framework for interior designer in managing interior design projects. The argument was on to what extent is the existence of standard work development plan, and what are the definite needs of scope of work for interior design project delivery, the processes, flow, gaps, and work elements of each work stages. A qualitative research methodology was employing for the research. A preliminary investigation has been executed amongst the interior design project team players including the interior designers themselves. A scrupulous content analysis from a written documents collected was executed verbatim, to set up for a data base. Sets of interviews amongst twelve key respondents for twenty current ongoing and completed projects to record the work flow, processes and scopes. The interior design framework was employed and tested to a selected interor design work development process framework to identify the gaps of the work flow and process of interior design project delivery. The findings found significant gaps in the current interior design project delivery practices which this is closely related to the issue stated, the non existence of appropriate written standard documents of plan of work for interior design project delivery practice. Significant of new knowledge related to the interior design projects delivery was identified through this research, where with this framework, the interior projects delivery process can be improvised