Whyte, J K and Gann, D M (2003) Design quality indicators: Work in progress. Building Research & Information, 31(5), pp. 387-398. ISSN 0961-3218
Abstract
The Design Quality Indicator (DQI) is an assessment tool for evaluating the design quality of buildings. It is being piloted across the UK construction sector through the DQI Trailblazing Scheme. By February 2003, actual uses represented about £900 million of construction output on projects ranging from £900 000 to £450 million. The aim is for 20% of all UK construction projects (having a value in excess of £1 million) to use the DQI by the end of 2007. This work-in-progress paper describes recent and ongoing development work, providing an update on the research described in Gann et al. (2003). The focus is on beta-testing the DQI through the Trailblazing Scheme and the development of the interactive web-based interface. Feedback from users involved in the Trailblazing Scheme is reported along with key issues raised at the review conference. Reflections on the uses of the tool and suggestions for further research are provided.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | design; design quality; design research; indicators; performance measurement; UK |
| Index terms: | design quality, performance measurement, design quality indicator, conference, construction project, reflection, construction output, testing, construction sector |
| Subjects: | industry analysis, professional development, production management, performance measurement, professional practice, operations management, research dissemination and communication |
| Topics: | Design Practice, Quality Management, Information Management, Engineering Principles, Research Practice, Project Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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