Andrew R.J. Dainty

TL;DR: In this article, the extent of integration achieved by construction project teams managed by award-winning construction managers within successfully completed projects is investigated, and it is concluded that either fully integrated teams are not necessary for effective project delivery within the industry, or the sector must overcome existing organisational and behavioural barriers if further improvements in project performance are to be fully realised in the future.

TL;DR: In this paper, the role of small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) in the subcontractor and material supply sectors has been investigated and it was found that significant barriers exist to supplier integration within the construction sector, which stem from SME scepticism over the motives behind supply chain management practices.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors explored women engineering students' workplace experiences and found that women often 'undo' their gender in order to gain male acceptance, acting like one of the boys, accepting gender discrimination, achieving a reputation, and adopting an "anti-woman" approach.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigated the UK housebuilders' views on the use of offsite modern methods of construction (offsite MMC) and found that the traditional drivers of time, cost, quality and productivity are still driving the industry in deciding whether to use offsite technologies.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigated the role of supermarkets in the development of legitimate sustainable practices across the dairy supply chains and found that the dominant logic appeared to be one of cost reduction and profit maximization.