Messner, J I and Sanvido, V E (2001) An information model for project evaluation. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(5-6), pp. 393-402. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
This paper presents an organization based information architecture (OBIA) that defines a structure for information needed to address the strategic decision process of evaluating and selecting projects to pursue. The project evaluation process requires information that has not been well defined by project specific information structures developed in previous information modelling efforts. The information in the OBIA is separated into five main categories: organization, commitment, process, environment, and facility. The OBIA categories were identified through expert interviews. The model was then evaluated through a detailed analysis of 10 project case studies. Each case study focused on the evaluation of a particular project from one organization's perspective. A method of applying the model to analyse projects is presented. The structure is also believed to be applicable for other strategic decision types including strategic planning and market selection.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction industry; information modelling; project evaluation; strategic planning |
| Index terms: | interview, commitment, case study, decision process, information modelling, strategic planning, project evaluation, construction industry |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, value management, psychology, management, digital design, decision analysis, industry analysis |
| Topics: | Risk Management, Business Strategy, Research Practice, Project Management, Organizational Design, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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