Bosfield, R (2014) Feasibility of an open source repository for increasing the usage of best practices in the architecture-engineering-construction industry. PhD thesis, Arizona State University, USA.
Abstract
Effective collection and dissemination of project information, including best practices, help increase the likelihood of project performance and are vital to organizations in the architecture-engineering-construction (AEC) industry. Best practices can help improve project performance, yet these practices are not universally implemented and used in the industry, due to the following: 1) not all practices are applicable to every project or organization, 2) knowledge lost in organizational turnover which leads to inconsistent collection and implementation of best practices and 3) the lack of standardized processes for best practice management in an organization. This research, sponsored by National Academy of Construction, the Construction Industry Institute and Arizona State University, used structured interviews, a Delphi study and focus groups to explore: 1) potential benefit and industry interest in an open repository of best practices and 2) important elements of a framework/model that guides the creation, management and sustainment of an open repository of best practices. This dissertation presents findings specifically exploring the term "Practices for Excellence", its definition, elements that hinder implementation, the potential value of an open online repository for such practices and a model to develop an open repository.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
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| Thesis advisor: | Gibson, E |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | focus group; interview; best practice; practice management; project performance |
| Index terms: | dissemination, focus group, practice management, turnover, interview, project performance, best practice, dissertation, construction industry, implementation, Delphi method, Construction Industry Institute |
| Subjects: | industry analysis, management, project management theory and practice, knowledge translation, business, data collection methods, business management, contractual arrangements, research dissemination and communication, research organizations |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Business Strategy, Procurement, Project Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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