Hagan, G; Bower, D A and Smith, N (2012) Delivery of complex construction multi-projects in contractor-led procurement. In: Smith, S D (ed.) Proceedings of 28th Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2012, Edinburgh, UK.
Abstract
As the demand for Contractor-led procurement routes for large and complex projects increases, the pressure for improved delivery also increases, putting the construction contractor at the fore-front of creating value through innovation, collaboration and integrated working. Companies have to adopt approaches that not only successfully deliver a single project at a time but which recognize the multi-project environment of the construction contractor. This research builds upon a theoretical socio-technical systems framework for understanding and managing complex construction projects. The paper outlines the evaluation and revision of the framework through a series of expert interviews and pilot case study. Empirical feedback is used to provide a better understanding of the nature of complex construction projects and an insight into how they can be managed accordingly.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | socio-technical systems; contractor; framework; collaboration |
| Index terms: | case study, socio-technical system, complex project, construction project, construction contractor, collaboration, interview |
| Subjects: | strategic project management, production management, management, practitioner, data collection methods, theoretical framing |
| Topics: | Roles and Professions, Research Practice, Organizational Design, Project Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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