Scholtenhuis, L L O; Hartmann, T and Dorée, A G (2016) Testing the value of 4D visualizations for enhancing mindfulness in utility reconstruction works. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(7): 4016015, ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
This paper reports on an ethnographic-action research study of four-dimensional (4D) based coordination in three utility reconstruction projects. This research shows that implementation of 4D models in planning meetings supports mindful behavior, making stakeholders: (1) sensitive to operational processes, (2) pre-occupied with errors and inaccuracies, (3) resistant to simplifying construction plans, and (4) resilient and aware of process alternatives. By being first in synthesizing 4D implementation and mindfulness literature, this study makes a step toward a more systematic and comprehensive analysis of the impact of 4D on coordination. This study provides a practical contribution by showing that stakeholders in utility projects can use 4D to better anticipate and contain unwanted situations. This helps them tackling coordination issues effectively, and may eventually reduce the overruns and rework in utility construction.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | coordination; four-dimensional visualization; high reliability organizing; mindfulness; project management; scheduling; underground construction; utilities |
| Index terms: | visualization, rework, overrun, scheduling, action research, testing, underground construction, implementation, coordination, project management, 4D visualization, utilities, reconstruction, mindfulness |
| Subjects: | contractual arrangements, professional practice, visualization, operations research, operations management, construction type, data collection methods, project controls, geotechnical engineering, health conditions and diseases, building construction, project management theory and practice, management, design practice |
| Topics: | Construction Technology, Procurement, Engineering Principles, Project Management, Research Practice, Organizational Design, Time Control, Digital Applications, Design Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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