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Cheng, E W L, Li, H, Shen, L Y and Fong, P S W (2002) Ranking of construction information for various functions of the general contractors: a preliminary study. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 181–91.

Chew, A T W and Ling, F Y Y (2002) Increasing Singapore's construction productivity through construction process re-engineering. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 123–45.

Formoso, C T, Santos, A D and Powell, J A (2002) An exploratory study on the applicability of process transparency in construction sites. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 35–54.

Green, S D (2002) The human resource management implications of lean construction: critical perspectives and conceptual chasms. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 147–65.

Kim, Y-W and Ballard, G (2002) Earned value method and customer earned value. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 55–66.

Koskela, L, Huovila, P and Leinonene, J (2002) Design management in building construction: From theory to practice. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 1–16.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: building design; design management; concurrent engineering; lean construction
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1609-9451
  • URL: http://www.worldscinet.com/jcr/03/0301/S1609945102000035.html
  • Abstract:
    The design process can be conceptualized in at least three different ways: 1) as a process of transforming inputs into outputs, 2) as a flow of information through time and space, and 3) as a process for generating value for customers. Case studies and research findings to date indicate that design management in construction is deficient from all three of these points of view. In this paper, a series of experiments aiming at creating clarity and introducing systematic management principles from all three perspectives is described. The results of these experiments suggest that the use of relatively simple, albeit theory-driven, tools can achieve major improvements in the process of construction design. It is argued that only when based on suitable conceptualizations, and informed by empirical data, can effective methods be devised to ameliorate construction design and engineering.

Miles, R S and Ballard, G (2002) Problems in the interface between mechanical design and construction: A research proposal. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 83–95.

Miller, C J M, Packham, G A and Thomas, B C (2002) Harmonization between main contractors and subcontractors: a prerequisite for lean construction?. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 67–82.

Seydel, A, Wilson, O D and Skitmore, M R (2002) Financial evaluation of waste management methods: a case study. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 167–79.

Singh, A (2002) Lean engineering for mass housing - design, manufacture and site erection. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 97–122.

Whelton, M G and Ballard, G (2002) Decriptive design study: a building facility renewal planning study. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 17–33.