Follow the collaboration compass

Author's accepted version (postprint).This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Inderscience Publishers in International Journal of Project Organisation and Management on 24/09/2021.Available online: https://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1504/IJPOM.2021.117940acceptedVersio

In search of Empirical Evidence for the Relationship Between Collaboration and Project Performance

Existing research suggests a positive relationship between the level of collaboration in projects and project performance in terms of cost, time and quality. However, empirical data to support this are scant and this paper responds to the calls for more empirical research on this specific relationship. In this paper,we conducted bivariate analysis on a dataset from 142 Norwegian projects which reported their cost, schedule and quality performance through the 10-10 benchmarking tool developed by the Construction Industry Institute (CII). We found a strong positive relationship between collaboration and project quality performance. Projects with good collaboration experienced fewer errors and deviations and more often delivered according to requirements and client expectations than projects with poor collaboration. We also propose an indicator that practitioners can apply to measure the collaboration quality in their projects.acceptedVersio

Rapport Digital Mognad – gemensamma resultat VälTel 2.0

Allt mer i organisationer kräver digital kunskap, t ex att utföra arbetsuppgifter eller att kommunicera med externa parter. Den omställning som sker från analogt arbete till digitalt kräver kunskap, både i organisationen och hos den enskilda individen. Därför har projektet VälTel 2.0 initierat ett arbetspaket som handlar om kompetenshöjande insatser. VälTel2.0 är ett EU-finansierat projekt som arbetar för att hitta morgondagens hälsolösningar genom att öka kunskapen om innovationsprocesser, digitalisering och välfärdsteknologiska lösningar. Syftet med att använda dessa lösningar är att göra vård- och omsorg mer jämlik ur ett patient- brukar-, och medborgarperspektiv. I projektet samarbetar Östersunds kommun, Region Jämtland-Härjedalen, Åre kommun, Mittuniversitetet och kommuner i Tröndelag samt olika IT- företag. Projektet är en fortsättning på VälTel-projektet, i vilket resultatet pekar på att offentlig sektor behöver bli bättre på att testa, implementera och utvärdera nya innovationer på e-hälso- teknologiområdet, bygga kompetens kring förändrade arbetssätt, samt skapa bättre förutsättningar för samverkan med näringslivet

Rapport Digital Mognad – gemensamma resultat VälTel 2.0

Allt mer i organisationer kräver digital kunskap, t ex att utföra arbetsuppgifter eller att kommunicera med externa parter. Den omställning som sker från analogt arbete till digitalt kräver kunskap, både i organisationen och hos den enskilda individen. Därför har projektet VälTel 2.0 initierat ett arbetspaket som handlar om kompetenshöjande insatser. VälTel2.0 är ett EU-finansierat projekt som arbetar för att hitta morgondagens hälsolösningar genom att öka kunskapen om innovationsprocesser, digitalisering och välfärdsteknologiska lösningar. Syftet med att använda dessa lösningar är att göra vård- och omsorg mer jämlik ur ett patient- brukar-, och medborgarperspektiv. I projektet samarbetar Östersunds kommun, Region Jämtland-Härjedalen, Åre kommun, Mittuniversitetet och kommuner i Tröndelag samt olika IT- företag. Projektet är en fortsättning på VälTel-projektet, i vilket resultatet pekar på att offentlig sektor behöver bli bättre på att testa, implementera och utvärdera nya innovationer på e-hälso- teknologiområdet, bygga kompetens kring förändrade arbetssätt, samt skapa bättre förutsättningar för samverkan med näringslivet

In search of Empirical Evidence for the Relationship Between Collaboration and Project Performance

Existing research suggests a positive relationship between the level of collaboration in projects and project performance in terms of cost, time and quality. However, empirical data to support this are scant and this paper responds to the calls for more empirical research on this specific relationship. In this paper,we conducted bivariate analysis on a dataset from 142 Norwegian projects which reported their cost, schedule and quality performance through the 10-10 benchmarking tool developed by the Construction Industry Institute (CII). We found a strong positive relationship between collaboration and project quality performance. Projects with good collaboration experienced fewer errors and deviations and more often delivered according to requirements and client expectations than projects with poor collaboration. We also propose an indicator that practitioners can apply to measure the collaboration quality in their projects

In search of Empirical Evidence for the Relationship Between Collaboration and Project Performance

Existing research suggests a positive relationship between the level of collaboration in projects and project performance in terms of cost, time and quality. However, empirical data to support this are scant and this paper responds to the calls for more empirical research on this specific relationship. In this paper,we conducted bivariate analysis on a dataset from 142 Norwegian projects which reported their cost, schedule and quality performance through the 10-10 benchmarking tool developed by the Construction Industry Institute (CII). We found a strong positive relationship between collaboration and project quality performance. Projects with good collaboration experienced fewer errors and deviations and more often delivered according to requirements and client expectations than projects with poor collaboration. We also propose an indicator that practitioners can apply to measure the collaboration quality in their projects

Analyzing electrical installation labor productivity through work sampling

Purpose The construction industry is a labor-intensive industry, hence, the presence of labor with high productivity at each stage of the project plays a significant role in achieving project success. The purpose of this paper is to provide real-life empirical data about the current level of construction productivity, in this case electrical installation work, within construction projects in Norway. In addition, it was of interest to identify the areas which have the highest potential for improvement of labor productivity. Design/methodology/approach This study considers the construction labor productivity through an elaboration on productive vs unproductive time within construction projects. It is based on a “frequency study” done on eight construction projects in Norway. The “work sampling” method has been used for collection of empirical data. For each project, four electricians were observed an entire working day and the amount of time they spent on performing each activity was recorded every 60th seconds. The activities observed were based on a predefined set of activities. Findings The results of the observations show that on average, 61.1 percent of the time was direct value-added work. This number is significantly better than what is normally discussed as being productive time. However, the findings also show that there is still potential for improvement. The activities that have the highest potential for improvement include “material transfer,” “amendments to already executed installation,” “personal needs” and “waiting times.” Practical implications The study results will be of immense benefit to managers of construction projects as well as managers of construction organizations in enhancing their project performance and productivity. Originality/value This paper contributes both theoretically and empirically to the current discussion and findings on labor productivity and its relation to project success. The results presented in this paper have important implications of labor productivity in construction projects and future studies in the area of project performance

Analyzing electrical installation labor productivity through work sampling

Purpose The construction industry is a labor-intensive industry, hence, the presence of labor with high productivity at each stage of the project plays a significant role in achieving project success. The purpose of this paper is to provide real-life empirical data about the current level of construction productivity, in this case electrical installation work, within construction projects in Norway. In addition, it was of interest to identify the areas which have the highest potential for improvement of labor productivity. Design/methodology/approach This study considers the construction labor productivity through an elaboration on productive vs unproductive time within construction projects. It is based on a “frequency study” done on eight construction projects in Norway. The “work sampling” method has been used for collection of empirical data. For each project, four electricians were observed an entire working day and the amount of time they spent on performing each activity was recorded every 60th seconds. The activities observed were based on a predefined set of activities. Findings The results of the observations show that on average, 61.1 percent of the time was direct value-added work. This number is significantly better than what is normally discussed as being productive time. However, the findings also show that there is still potential for improvement. The activities that have the highest potential for improvement include “material transfer,” “amendments to already executed installation,” “personal needs” and “waiting times.” Practical implications The study results will be of immense benefit to managers of construction projects as well as managers of construction organizations in enhancing their project performance and productivity. Originality/value This paper contributes both theoretically and empirically to the current discussion and findings on labor productivity and its relation to project success. The results presented in this paper have important implications of labor productivity in construction projects and future studies in the area of project performance.submittedVersionpublishedVersio

Analyzing electrical installation labor productivity through work sampling

Purpose The construction industry is a labor-intensive industry, hence, the presence of labor with high productivity at each stage of the project plays a significant role in achieving project success. The purpose of this paper is to provide real-life empirical data about the current level of construction productivity, in this case electrical installation work, within construction projects in Norway. In addition, it was of interest to identify the areas which have the highest potential for improvement of labor productivity. Design/methodology/approach This study considers the construction labor productivity through an elaboration on productive vs unproductive time within construction projects. It is based on a “frequency study” done on eight construction projects in Norway. The “work sampling” method has been used for collection of empirical data. For each project, four electricians were observed an entire working day and the amount of time they spent on performing each activity was recorded every 60th seconds. The activities observed were based on a predefined set of activities. Findings The results of the observations show that on average, 61.1 percent of the time was direct value-added work. This number is significantly better than what is normally discussed as being productive time. However, the findings also show that there is still potential for improvement. The activities that have the highest potential for improvement include “material transfer,” “amendments to already executed installation,” “personal needs” and “waiting times.” Practical implications The study results will be of immense benefit to managers of construction projects as well as managers of construction organizations in enhancing their project performance and productivity. Originality/value This paper contributes both theoretically and empirically to the current discussion and findings on labor productivity and its relation to project success. The results presented in this paper have important implications of labor productivity in construction projects and future studies in the area of project performanc