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Fang Hu - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Investigating the Impact of Project Definition Clarity on Project Performance: Structural Equation Modeling Study.
Journal of Management in Engineering, 2016Co-Authors: Bo Xia, Martin Skitmore, Bo Xiong, Peng Wu, Fang HuAbstract:Having a clear Project Definition is crucial for successful construction Projects. It affects design quality, Project communication between stakeholders, and final Project performance in terms of cost, schedule, and quality. This paper examines the relationship between Project Definition and final Project performance through a structural equation model comprising four latent constructs and six path hypotheses using data from a questionnaire survey of 120 general contractors in the Malaysian construction industry. The results show that in the study population all three items impact the Project performance, but the link between design quality and Project performance is indirect. Instead, the clarity of Project Definition affects Project performance indirectly through design quality and Project communication and design quality affects Project performance indirectly through Project communication. The primary contribution is to provide quantitative confirmation of the more general statements made in the literature from around the world and therefore adds to and consolidates existing knowledge. Practical implications derived from the finding are also proposed for various Project stakeholders. Furthermore, as lack of the clarity of Project Definition is a very common occurrence in construction Projects globally, these findings have important ramifications for all construction Projects in expanding and clarifying existing knowledge on what is needed for the successful delivery of construction Projects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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investigating the impact of Project Definition clarity on Project performance structural equation modeling study
Journal of Management in Engineering, 2016Co-Authors: Bo Xiong, Martin Skitmore, Peng Wu, Fang HuAbstract:AbstractHaving a clear Project Definition is crucial for successful construction Projects. It affects design quality, Project communication between stakeholders, and final Project performance in terms of cost, schedule, and quality. This paper examines the relationship between Project Definition and final Project performance through a structural equation model comprising four latent constructs and six path hypotheses using data from a questionnaire survey of 120 general contractors in the Malaysian construction industry. The results show that in the study population all three items impact the Project performance, but the link between design quality and Project performance is indirect. Instead, the clarity of Project Definition affects Project performance indirectly through design quality and Project communication and design quality affects Project performance indirectly through Project communication. The primary contribution is to provide quantitative confirmation of the more general statements made in th...
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investigating the impact of Project Definition clarity on Project performance structural equation modeling study
Science & Engineering Faculty, 2015Co-Authors: Bo Xiong, Martin Skitmore, Peng Wu, Fang HuAbstract:Having a clear Project Definition is crucial for successful construction Projects. It affects design quality, Project communication between stakeholders and final Project performance in terms of cost, schedule and quality. This study examines the relationship between Project Definition and final Project performance through a structural equation model comprising 4 latent constructs and 6 path hypotheses using data from a questionnaire survey of 120 general contractors in the Malaysian construction industry. The results show that in the study population, all three items impact the Project performance, but the link between design quality and Project performance is indirect. Instead, the clarity of Project Definition affects Project performance indirectly through design quality and Project communication and design quality affects Project performance indirectly through Project communication. The primary contribution is to provide quantitative confirmation of the more general statements made in the literature from around the world and therefore adds to and consolidates existing knowledge. Practical implications derived from the finding are also proposed for various Project stakeholders. Furthermore, as lack of the clarity of Project Definition is a very common occurrence in construction Projects globally, these findings have important ramifications for all construction Projects in expanding and clarifying existing knowledge on what is needed for the successful delivery of construction Projects.
Edward G Gibson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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infrastructure Project scope Definition using Project Definition rating index
Journal of Management in Engineering, 2017Co-Authors: Evan Bingham, Edward G GibsonAbstract:AbstractFront-end planning (FEP) is a critical process for uncovering Project unknowns while also developing adequate scope Definition and a structured approach for the Project execution process. For infrastructure Projects, the FEP process assists in identifying and mitigating risks stemming from issues such as right-of-way concerns, utility adjustments, environmental hazards, logistic problems, and permitting requirements. The authors have developed a novel risk management tool, called the Project Definition rating index (PDRI) for infrastructure Projects, which can be used to identify and address these issues systematically and in a structured manner. Input from 64 industry professionals representing over 30 organizations was used in the development of the tool. In addition to a usable Definition for infrastructure in the context of the built environment, a finite and specific list of issues related to scope Definition of infrastructure Projects was developed with this industry input. Data from 26 comp...
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planning charrettes using the Project Definition rating index
Building Integration Solutions: Proceedings of the Architectural Engineering 2003 Conference, 2003Co-Authors: Edward G Gibson, Richard J GebkenAbstract:The Project Definition Rating Index (PDRI) is a weighted score sheet used for determining the level of scope Definition of building Projects during preProject planning, e.g., during conceptual design, schematic design and design development. Developed by the Construction Industry Institute (CII) in 1999, this tool has been widely adopted by various owners and contractors in the building industry. Using the PDRI while conducting planning charrettes (i.e., intense focus meetings involving key stakeholders) provides a collaborative environment that has been shown to significantly enhance the preProject planning process by integrating the perspectives of the various Project participants. This paper will give background of the PDRI and its benefits for the Project. It will then discuss usage of the PDRI in planning charrettes, including real Project examples. The planning charrette process will be outlined, including key participants, required resources and outcomes. The benefits of planning charrettes will be discussed, including key findings. Finally, recommendations will be given to Project professionals concerning the use of the charrette approach for planning.
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design quality in pre Project planning applications of the Project Definition rating index
Building Research and Information, 2003Co-Authors: Edward G Gibson, Richard J GebkenAbstract:The development of the Project scope Definition package is one of the major tasks in the pre-Project planning process. It is where risks associated with the Project are analysed, early designs are formulated, critical decisions are made and the specific Project execution approach is defined. However, early planning in many cases is not performed well in the building industry, and, as a result, the building sector suffers from poor or incomplete scope Definition, frequently experiencing considerable changes that result in significant cost and schedule overruns. The Project Definition Rating Index (PDRI) is a weighted score sheet used for determining the level of scope Definition of building Projects during pre-Project planning. Developed by the Construction Industry Institute (CII) in 1999, this tool has been widely adopted by various owners and designers in the building industry. Using the PDRI while conducting planning charrettes (i.e. intense focus meetings involving key stakeholders) provides a collabo...
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building Project scope Definition using Project Definition rating index
Journal of Architectural Engineering, 2001Co-Authors: Edward G GibsonAbstract:Poor scope Definition is recognized by industry practitioners as one of the leading causes of Project failure, adversely affecting Projects in the areas of cost, schedule, and operational characteristics. Unfortunately, many owner and contractor organizations do a poor job of adequately defining a Project's scope leading to a poor design basis. A research team constituted by the Construction Industry Institute (CII) has developed the Project Definition Rating Index (PDRI) to address scope Definition in the building sector. The PDRI for buildings is a comprehensive, weighted checklist of 64 scope Definition elements presented in a score sheet format. It provides a tool for an individual or Project team to objectively evaluate the status of a building Project during preProject planning. This paper will discuss the PDRI development process, including input from over 100 industry professionals. Key Project scope Definition elements will be identified. The PDRI validation procedure, involving over 50 Projects,...
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development of a Project Definition rating index pdri for general building Projects
Construction Congress VI: Building Together for a Better Tomorrow in an Increasingly Complex World, 2000Co-Authors: Edward G GibsonAbstract:A number of recent research studies have proven the importance of the preProject planning phase of the construction life cycle. Specifically, a complete scope Definition improves Project performance in the area of cost, schedule, and operational characteristics. The building construction industry, however, has lacked a publicly available tool for determining the adequacy of scope Definition during this critical stage of the Project. Aiming to develop a generic, user-friendly preProject planning tool, a multi-disciplinary research team at the Construction Industry Institute (CII) has developed a Project Definition Rating Index (PDRI) to address this need. Specifically, the PDRI for buildings is a comprehensive checklist of 64 scope Definition elements weighted according to their relative importance and presented in a score sheet format. Similar to an earlier version developed for industrial Projects, the PDRI provides a means for an individual or team to evaluate the status of a building Project during preProject planning with a score corresponding to its level of Definition. This paper will discuss the development process of the PDRI, including the methodology used and how industry input from 69 professionals has been incorporated in weighting each of the 64 elements. Key Project scope Definition elements will be identified. Also included are a description of the potential uses of the PDRI and a summary of the benefits it will provide to the U.S. building construction industry.
Bo Xiong - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Investigating the Impact of Project Definition Clarity on Project Performance: Structural Equation Modeling Study.
Journal of Management in Engineering, 2016Co-Authors: Bo Xia, Martin Skitmore, Bo Xiong, Peng Wu, Fang HuAbstract:Having a clear Project Definition is crucial for successful construction Projects. It affects design quality, Project communication between stakeholders, and final Project performance in terms of cost, schedule, and quality. This paper examines the relationship between Project Definition and final Project performance through a structural equation model comprising four latent constructs and six path hypotheses using data from a questionnaire survey of 120 general contractors in the Malaysian construction industry. The results show that in the study population all three items impact the Project performance, but the link between design quality and Project performance is indirect. Instead, the clarity of Project Definition affects Project performance indirectly through design quality and Project communication and design quality affects Project performance indirectly through Project communication. The primary contribution is to provide quantitative confirmation of the more general statements made in the literature from around the world and therefore adds to and consolidates existing knowledge. Practical implications derived from the finding are also proposed for various Project stakeholders. Furthermore, as lack of the clarity of Project Definition is a very common occurrence in construction Projects globally, these findings have important ramifications for all construction Projects in expanding and clarifying existing knowledge on what is needed for the successful delivery of construction Projects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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investigating the impact of Project Definition clarity on Project performance structural equation modeling study
Journal of Management in Engineering, 2016Co-Authors: Bo Xiong, Martin Skitmore, Peng Wu, Fang HuAbstract:AbstractHaving a clear Project Definition is crucial for successful construction Projects. It affects design quality, Project communication between stakeholders, and final Project performance in terms of cost, schedule, and quality. This paper examines the relationship between Project Definition and final Project performance through a structural equation model comprising four latent constructs and six path hypotheses using data from a questionnaire survey of 120 general contractors in the Malaysian construction industry. The results show that in the study population all three items impact the Project performance, but the link between design quality and Project performance is indirect. Instead, the clarity of Project Definition affects Project performance indirectly through design quality and Project communication and design quality affects Project performance indirectly through Project communication. The primary contribution is to provide quantitative confirmation of the more general statements made in th...
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investigating the impact of Project Definition clarity on Project performance structural equation modeling study
Science & Engineering Faculty, 2015Co-Authors: Bo Xiong, Martin Skitmore, Peng Wu, Fang HuAbstract:Having a clear Project Definition is crucial for successful construction Projects. It affects design quality, Project communication between stakeholders and final Project performance in terms of cost, schedule and quality. This study examines the relationship between Project Definition and final Project performance through a structural equation model comprising 4 latent constructs and 6 path hypotheses using data from a questionnaire survey of 120 general contractors in the Malaysian construction industry. The results show that in the study population, all three items impact the Project performance, but the link between design quality and Project performance is indirect. Instead, the clarity of Project Definition affects Project performance indirectly through design quality and Project communication and design quality affects Project performance indirectly through Project communication. The primary contribution is to provide quantitative confirmation of the more general statements made in the literature from around the world and therefore adds to and consolidates existing knowledge. Practical implications derived from the finding are also proposed for various Project stakeholders. Furthermore, as lack of the clarity of Project Definition is a very common occurrence in construction Projects globally, these findings have important ramifications for all construction Projects in expanding and clarifying existing knowledge on what is needed for the successful delivery of construction Projects.
Glenn Ballard - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Dynamic States of Project Purpose: Transitions From Customer Needs to Project Requirements - Implications for Adaptive Management
2020Co-Authors: Michael Whelton, Glenn BallardAbstract:The primary goal of the Project Definition process is to define the customer’s Project purpose. Without properly understanding what customers are trying to achieve, designs are not likely to meet those needs. Purpose is a term to signify intent and is the primary driver in value generation. Developing Project purposes is a dynamic process and changes to purpose occur throughout the course of Project Definition. Customer and stakeholder needs transition through various states of Definition and various levels of commitment by stakeholders. We propose that purpose emerges from collaborative group interaction i.e. it is considered to be an emergent product of the group creation process. This paper is particularly centered on Project managers and the way they dynamically manage changing purposes in the early phase of Project Definition. The research advocates the use of an adaptive management framework to manage such dynamic complexity. We seek to explore adaptive management techniques that steer the dynamic nature of purpose creation and change. Facilitation for group learning is a prime attribute of management capability in this phase. The conceptual framework is comprised of facilitative management actions supporting the transition of purpose from need to requirement. Based on this framework, a set of linguistic constructs are developed to support the management of the Project Definition conversation.
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Knowledge Emergence and Adaptive Management: An Exploration on the Co-Production of Project Needs and Requirements by Client-Specialist Groups
Knowledge Management in the Construction Industry, 2020Co-Authors: Michael Whelton, Ari Pennanen, Glenn BallardAbstract:Project Definition is the Project phase that identifies the needs and values of Project stakeholders, and develops appropriate design solutions to satisfy them. Project purposes are constructed through the interconnected relationships of stakeholder needs and values, and the Project constraints. Projects comprise diverse stakeholders whose needs and values often conflict given that environments have limited Project resources to fulfill all stakeholder interests. The research adopts the perspective that Project Definition is a learning process that requires the shared understanding of stakeholder needs and values, in order to resolve them into a collective statement of Project purpose. This chapter describes the significance of the Project Definition as a Project delivery phase and outlines a Project Definition model for knowledge creation. The research identifies that Project managers must be able to learn about the needs and values of stakeholders, and adapt the process accordingly to solve those needs. A workplace planning system is described and a case study is documented to support the proposition that Project Definition is a complex adaptive process, and that knowledge about Project purpose emerges from group collaboration.
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IMPLEMENTING LEAN ON CAPITAL ProjectS
2007Co-Authors: Glenn Ballard, Yong-woo KimAbstract:This paper reports the findings of a research Project commissioned by the Construction Industry Institute (U.S.A.) to discover the secrets of successful implementation of lean principles and methods on capital Projects. Findings were drawn primarily from a review of the literature and from case studies. The best prospects for successful implementation were found in those Projects driven by organizations committed to being lean enterprises; i.e., pursuing the lean ideal in accordance with lean principles, and using the best available tools and methods. As regards Project implementation, findings and the corresponding recommendations are provided for contractual and organizational structures, Project Definition, design, supply, assembly and post Project learning.
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rethinking Project Definition in terms of target costing
14th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, 2006Co-Authors: Glenn BallardAbstract:That phase of Projects that immediately precedes design has been called by a variety of names, including design briefing, programming, front end loading, and Project Definition. It is widely agreed that this Project Definition phase is often ill performed, resulting in the design and construction of facilities that do not satisfy their purchasers or users. A number of lean construction theorists, including this author, have made contributions to rethinking Project Definition as a phase within lean Project delivery. Target costing is a methodology developed by manufacturers of consumer products to systematically improve product profitability, and is now being adapted for use in the delivery of construction Projects. Target costing starts with setting a target cost, which is a very complex and difficult process in construction as compared to manufacturing. In this paper, Project Definition is revisited as the phase in which target costs are set. Both traditional and lean Project Definition models are reviewed, a philosophy and approach are presented and grounded in case studies, and a research agenda is put forward for Project Definition/setting target cost.
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wicked problems in Project Definition
2002Co-Authors: Michael Whelton, Glenn BallardAbstract:It is now almost 30 years since Horst Rittel coined the term “wicked” for ill-defined problem sets which are too complex to be solved by rational systematic processes. To what extent today’s industry practice has adequately come to terms with such problems still remains open to discussion. This paper is concerned with team decision making during Project Definition, understood as the phase in which the design task is defined and its constraints are established sufficiently to launch design development. The concept of wicked problems is applied in an effort to improve Project Definition processes. Based on collaborative argumentation and reflection processes, a Project learning model is proposed to better manage the resolution of wicked problems in Project Definition. Particular emphasis is placed on considering Project Definition as an adaptive process that incorporates Project change through the co-evolution of problem formulation and solution generation.
Terry M Willams - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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using a risk register to integrate risk management in Project Definition
International Journal of Project Management, 1994Co-Authors: Terry M WillamsAbstract:Risk analysis and management forms a vital part of the early stages of a Project, and, in particular, the mandatory Project-Definition phase in defence Projects. Recently, the centrality of the risk register in risk-management infra-structures was noted. The paper describes a complete, integrated risk-analysis and management scheme based around the register that assists in time, cost and technical analyses, helps in the devising of a risk-management plan, and prompts decisions on risk transfer.
