Haghdadi, H (1989) The role of micro computers on the construction site. PhD thesis, Aston University, UK.
Abstract
The control needed in the management of a project was analysed with particular reference to the unique needs of the construction industry within the context of site management. This was explored further by analysing the various problems facing managers within the overall system and determining to what extent the organisation would benefit from an integrated mangement information system. Integration and management of information within the organisational units and the cycles of events that make up the main sub-system was suggested as the means of achieving this objective. A conceptual model of the flow of information was constructed within the whole process of project management by examining the type of information and documents which are generated for the production cycle of a project. This model was analysed with respect to the site managers' needs and the minimum requirements for an overall integrated system. The most tedious and time-consuming task facing the site manager is the determination of weekly production costs, calculation and preparation of interim certificates and valuation of variations occurring during the production stage and finally the settlement and preparation of supplier and sub-contractors' ... (continues)
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
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| Index terms: | project management, integrated system, construction industry, site management, site manager, valuation of variation, interim certificate, information system, sub-contractor, documents, integration, construction site, production cost, manager |
| Subjects: | practitioner, design methods, construction operations, work location, project management theory and practice, contract management, professional development, certification, manufacturing engineering, information systems, industry analysis, organizational analysis |
| Topics: | Roles and Professions, Research Practice, Project Management, Information Management, Engineering Principles, Contract Administration, Organizational Design, Site Management, Design Practice, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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