Using boundary objects to generate better value in the construction industry

Value generation in construction is about meeting client requirements. Problems in handling client requirements within fragmented practices in sequential design and contractual arrangements are widely recognized. Some authors suggest reconfiguring project coalitions around integrated teams to overco...

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Main Author: Forgues, Daniel
Published: University of Salford 2008
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spelling ndltd-bl.uk-oai-ethos.bl.uk-4904602015-03-20T05:04:15ZUsing boundary objects to generate better value in the construction industryForgues, Daniel2008Value generation in construction is about meeting client requirements. Problems in handling client requirements within fragmented practices in sequential design and contractual arrangements are widely recognized. Some authors suggest reconfiguring project coalitions around integrated teams to overcome this problem. Little is said, however, about the impact of adopting this new form of work in traditional design practice, processes and tools, and about possible socio-cognitive barriers that may hinder the collaborative work of design professionals, clients and users.The aim of the research is to improve the abiUty of integrated teams to maximize value generation.658.99University of Salfordhttp://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.490460Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
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Using boundary objects to generate better value in the construction industry
description Value generation in construction is about meeting client requirements. Problems in handling client requirements within fragmented practices in sequential design and contractual arrangements are widely recognized. Some authors suggest reconfiguring project coalitions around integrated teams to overcome this problem. Little is said, however, about the impact of adopting this new form of work in traditional design practice, processes and tools, and about possible socio-cognitive barriers that may hinder the collaborative work of design professionals, clients and users.The aim of the research is to improve the abiUty of integrated teams to maximize value generation.
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title Using boundary objects to generate better value in the construction industry
title_short Using boundary objects to generate better value in the construction industry
title_full Using boundary objects to generate better value in the construction industry
title_fullStr Using boundary objects to generate better value in the construction industry
title_full_unstemmed Using boundary objects to generate better value in the construction industry
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