Hiley, A and Yagci, O (2001) The implementation of constructability: A prerequisite in raising the quality of project outcome. In: Akintoye, A (ed.) Proceedings of 17th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2001, Salford, UK.
Abstract
The success of a project is of importance not only to all parties working within a country's construction industry but also to those for whom the built environment is provided. A factor which can significantly affect project outcome is the relationship between design and construction. The weakness of the link between these activities can affect constructability resulting in problems such as delays and increased costs. An awareness of the interdependency between design and construction is an important prerequisite to promoting their closer integration and thereby obtaining the benefits of constructability. A critical review of the literature on design and constructability is related to a study of the Turkish construction industry. The Turkish construction industry reflects the profile of the UK construction industry, as it has a strong sector of large companies working in the international market and a sector comprised of small locally-based companies. The research evidence supports the conclusion that within the Turkish construction industry the constructability issues are being addressed by large scale companies, but not by small companies. Improvements in education and the strengthening of the national economy are required to raise the standard of project outcome within small companies and improve the implementation of constructability.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | constructability; design; project development |
| Index terms: | construction industry, implementation, constructability, project development, design and construction, international market, built environment, national economy, evidence, strengthening, integration, project outcome |
| Subjects: | contractual arrangements, economic analysis, project delivery, evaluation and assessment methods, project completion, organizational analysis, infrastructure and transport systems, industry analysis, structural engineering, construction integration, development economics |
| Topics: | Business Strategy, Engineering Principles, Project Management, Research Practice, Procurement, Urban Studies, Design Practice, International Construction, Organizational Design |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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