Yates, J K and Battersby, L C (2003) Master builder project delivery system and designer construction knowledge. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 129(6), pp. 635-644. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
The master builder system for designing and building construction projects was the dominant project delivery system in the construction industry during the early part of the 20th century. Master builders were generally charged with both design and construction services for a project. During the last half of the 20th century, many different systems for project delivery with fragmented responsibilities have replaced the master builder system. Reducing the use of the master builder system has led to the creation of elaborate systems for managing projects in the construction industry. In order to investigate the use of the master builder delivery system and other systems, a research project was conducted that included reviewing (1) the history of the construction industry, (2) project delivery systems, (3) constructability issues, (4) construction industry fragmentation, (5) the results of a survey of architecture, engineering, and construction professionals from the San-Francisco Bay Area in California on the current processes they use for training engineers and architects, (6) an analysis of the survey results, (7) construction industry recommendations, and (8) conclusions based on the survey results and analysis. The information obtained from the research project, including the survey and an analysis of the results, is included in this document. The results of the research indicate that reduction in the use of the master builder project delivery system and the rise of numerous fragmented delivery systems have limited the designer's knowledge of construction processes.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | delivery; history; information management; knowledge-based systems; project management |
| Index terms: | history, construction process, survey, builder, fragmentation, building construction, project delivery, project management, construction industry, constructability, architect, design and construction, construction professional, designer, engineer, knowledge-based system |
| Subjects: | artificial intelligence, contractual arrangements, project delivery, architectural and construction history, practitioner, data collection methods, profession, business, industry analysis, building construction, professional development, project management theory and practice, construction integration |
| Topics: | Roles and Professions, Construction Technology, Procurement, Research Practice, Project Management, Information Management, Organizational Design, Site Management, Design Practice, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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