Love, P E D; Mandal, P; Smith, J and Heng, L I (2000) Modelling the dynamics of design error induced rework in construction. Construction Management and Economics, 18(5), pp. 567-574. ISSN 01446193
Abstract
Rework that is experienced in construction projects is often caused by errors made during the design process. Factors that contribute to design errors are identified and used to design and develop a systems dynamics model, which is used to simulate a number of practical scenarios that can be used to reduce design errors and rework. The model presented in this paper can enable design and project managers to understand better the process of design documentation and how design errors occur in construction projects.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | design errors; design management; rework; system dynamics; time boxing |
| Index terms: | documentation, design error, system dynamics, dynamics, construction project, rework, design management, systems dynamics, modelling, design process, project manager |
| Subjects: | operations management, professional practice, design process, computing systems, production management, analytical methods, profession, systems engineering, decision-making and optimization, design methods, professional development |
| Topics: | Design Practice, Digital Applications, Information Management, Roles and Professions, Research Practice, Project Management, Engineering Principles |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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