Showing papers in "Journal of Engineering Management in 2012"
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TL;DR: Some typical examples, such as Water Cube and Germany Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai in China are analyzed and suggestions are proposed to provide important reference for promoting the implementation of BIM in China.
Abstract: Building information modeling(BIM)is the direct product of digital technology,which is triggering the changes in the construction industryThis paper reviews the application of BIMSome typical examples,such as Water Cube and Germany Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai in China are analyzedBIM software interaction analysis methods are employed to analyze the main application barriers in the China's construction industrySome suggestions are proposed to provide important reference for promoting the implementation of BIM in China
36 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors focus on the link between mental models and leadership effectiveness and investigate how mental models affect organizational conversations through mechanisms such as theories in use and espoused theories, emphasizing the need to move from the old paradigm and make a shift toward new mental models because they offer more valid and useful ways to effectively deal with complex challenges in an increasingly competitive business environment.
Abstract: This paper focuses on the link between mental models and leadership effectiveness. Reporting from different examples of mental models representing barriers for change, strategic implementation and organizational learning, the paper emphasizes the fact that mental models affect both leadership effectiveness and overall organizational development. Starting from the question what are mental models and why they represent a relevant management issue, the study focuses on the role and meaning of mental models in terms of their influence on organizational outcomes rather than the actions or decisions being made. Within descriptive mode of analysis, the study investigates how mental models affect organizational conversations through mechanisms such as theories in use and espoused theories. The goal of the paper is to demonstrate the need to move from the old paradigm and make a shift toward new mental models because they offer more valid and useful ways to effectively deal with the complex challenges in an increasingly competitive business environment.
27 citations
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TL;DR: Wang et al. as discussed by the authors identified 41 barriers of BIM adoption in the building industry of China using AHP(Analytic Hierarchy Process) and identified key barriers which strongly impact the adoption.
Abstract: BIM is urgently needed by China's building industry to meet its opportunities and challenges.However,compared with developed countries,the progress of BIM development in China is very slow.It is urgently needed to discover the barriers of BIM adoption and identify key barriers which strongly impact the BIM adoption so as to propose corresponding measures to remove the key barriers.A survey about barriers' impact was carried out among Chinese construction practitioners.By using AHP(Analytic Hierarchy Process),41 "barriers of BIM in Building Industry of china" were identified.In the last part of the thesis,a roadmap of BIM adoption and application in china was developed based upon the measures and characteristics of barriers of the BIM adoption in China.
20 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined the influence of the customer experience on satisfaction with mobile phones and found that experience is in fact a significant determinant of satisfaction and that there are differences according to types of mobile phones customers use and the frequency of usage.
Abstract: Global usage of mobile phones initiated a large number of researchers to devote their attention to researching the field of customer satisfaction and implementing postulates of customer behavior in the industry. As there are not many relevant studies conducted in Serbia, in this study we examine the influence of the customer experience on satisfaction with mobile phones. Online survey was used as a method of collecting data from 340 randomly chosen respondents. The findings confirm that experience is in a fact a significant determinant of satisfaction and that there are differences according to types of mobile phones customers use and the frequency of usage. Furthermore, high levels of satisfaction are seen in customers familiar with current models of mobile phones and those following mobile trends.
15 citations
TL;DR: Why and where this standard is differen t than common ISO 9001 standard along with the benefits that result from its implementation are explained.
Abstract: Initially released in October 1999 by the Society o f Automotive Engineers in the United States and Canada, and the European Association of Aerospace Industries in Europe, and shortly thereafter by standards organizations in Japan and Asia, AS9100 has been re sulted as a cooperative effort of the International Aerospace Quality Group. As such, it combines and harmonizes aerospace requirements outlined in previously different aerospace standards. AS9100 Re vision C was issued in 2009 and it was revised to a lign with ISO 9001:2008 requirements. This article tries to explain why and where this standard is differen t than common ISO 9001 standard along with the benefits that result from its implementation.
15 citations
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors combine building information model and radio frequency identification technology with prefabricated building, to solve the problem that a key technology platform is lacking in the BLM, which helps all stakeholders create,share, exchange and manage information throughout the phases of lifecycle.
Abstract: With the deepening of the concept of sustainable development,the industrialization of construction and the prefabricated building become hot spot of building industryIn view of characteristics of the prefabricated building,this paper combines building information model and radio frequency identification technology with prefabricated building,to solve the problem that a key technology platform is lacking in the BLMThis approach helps all stakeholders create,share,exchange and manage information throughout the phases of lifecycle,and plays a positive role in promoting BLM
9 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, economic value added (EVA) was presented as a concept that brings the objectivity in the system of modeling long-term incentives for managers and reduces the risks associated with the incentive sys tem.
Abstract: Corporate enterprises develop specific systems of r ewarding managers for successful performances. By taking into account the need of creating shareho lder value, it is necessary to implement method for measuring performance that would satisfy the objectives of shareholders and managers’ interests. The optimal compensation model assumes t hat managers are motivated to create added value for shareholders. One method for modeling the reward system is economic value added (EVA). Economic value added represents a very attra ctive instrument for measuring corporate performances and its management. The subject of thi s paper was the analysis of the economic value added in function of creating incentive systems for managers, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of application of this method. Econom ic value added was presented as a concept that brings the objectivity in the system of modeling lo ng-term incentives for managers and, thereby, reduces the risks associated with the incentive sys tem.
6 citations
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TL;DR: The top 225 international contractors in 2012 Engineering News Record (ENR) are analyzed in this article, and the change and development of international contract market concluded is helpful for china mainland contractors to search out new markets.
Abstract: The top 225 international contractors in 2012 Engineering News Record(ENR)are analyzed in this paper.The general scale,profitability,market and regional distribution of the top 225 in 2011 are concluded.Under the concern about Europe’s financial health,the characteristics and trend of the top 225 international contractors are analyzed either.The stress is laid on the change of China mainland contractors on the list of 225.The ranking and market distribution for the top 10 contractors and China mainland contractors in the top 225 within the last five years are discussed.The change and development of international contract market concluded is helpful for china mainland contractors to search out new markets.
6 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors conducted an empirical study on participative leadership among 158 middle managers from three sectors of industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina and found that Bosnian middle managers are favourable towards participative leaders.
Abstract: This paper elaborates on first quantitative results of an empirical study on participative leadership carried out among 158 middle managers from three sectors of industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The research builds up on a theoretical framework adapted from the GLOBE II research model, using the methodology and main instruments of the project. The main purpose of this paper is to explore the positions of Bosnian middle managers to what extent subordinates should be involved in the process of making and implementing decisions, as well as the impact of culture on the way managers perceive participation. Findings reveal that Bosnian middle managers are favourable towards participative leadership. Furthermore, significant impact of established cultural values and norms is recorded.
5 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors describe new view for possible logistics support in civil protection, where new information and communication technology have great possibility of using in all people activities. But civil protection is very specific field, where all proposal solutions bring results with very different probability.
Abstract: The paper describes new view for possible logistics support in civil protection. New information and communication technology have great possibility of using in all people activities. Civil protection is very specific field, where all proposal solutions bring results with very different probability.
4 citations
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TL;DR: In this paper, a nonparametric productivity index of total output value and value-added of construction industry from 2005 to 2010 is calculated by non-parametric approach, the change reasons of productivity and its decomposition elements are analyzed combining with the actual macro-regulation and market development before and after the financial crisis.
Abstract: Malmquist productivity index of total output value and value-added of construction industry from 2005 to 2010 are calculated by nonparametric approach,The change reasons of productivity and its decomposition elements are analyzed combining with the actual macro-regulation and market development before and after the financial crisis.It is found that a growth trend of China's construction industry productivity levels during this period mainly reliy on technology changes.Total output value and value-added of construction industry had a huge volatility before and after the financial crisis.Then productivity changes of the China's seven major economic regions from the dynamic and static viewpoint are analyzed,It is found that Yangtze River Delta region’s efficiency is the highest,Southwest region’s efficiency is the lowest and Northeast region’s efficiency is rapidly increasing after the financial crisis.Finally,suggestions of reducing regional disparities of construction industry productivity and accelerating technology diffusion of construction industry are proposed based on the calculation and analysis results.
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TL;DR: In this paper, a risk evaluation index system is built from five aspects of environment, technology, finance, schedule, and management, combined with experience of experts, the judgment matrix is constructed using analytic hierarchy process.
Abstract: In recent years,Chinese hydropower based contractors have been expanding their international market share and average annual growth rate is about 20%.Risk factors of international EPC hydropower projects are identified and a risk evaluation index system is built from five aspects of environment,technology,finance,schedule,and management.Combined with experience of experts,the judgment matrix is constructed using Analytic Hierarchy Process.The maximum eigenvalue and eigenvector are calculated by Mat lab 6.5.Then,the weight of each index is determined.Finally,fuzzy mathematical method(Fuzzy) is used in risk evaluation and analysis of EPC hydropower project.
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TL;DR: Wang et al. as discussed by the authors integrated AHP and TOPSIS methods to realize the operability of appraisal method, but also can enhance the objective and accurate degree, and built a mathematic model for choosing construction planning of subway stations in Dalian.
Abstract: Integrating AHP and TOPSIS methods not only may realize the operability of appraisal method,but also can enhance the objective and accurate degree.This paper builds a mathematic model for choosing construction planning of subway stations in Dalian.The expert advice questionnaire is accomplished based on literature review and field investigation.This paper calculates every index through AHP and applies the modified TOPSIS method to normalize and sort the evaluation index values.A case of the construction planning decision of the Maritime University Station,Line One in Dalian is investigated.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors analyzed the reasons why green construction in building construction enterprise is difficult to spread are analyzed from several aspects: green construction consciousness of the staff and the social public, current management mechanism such as standard system, technical specifications and evaluation system,construction industry development level like construction industry structure, contract mode and construction technology, and economic benefit.
Abstract: In order to improve the implementation of the green construction,the reasons why the green construction in building construction enterprise is difficult to spread are analyzed from several aspects:green construction consciousness of the staff and the social public,the current management mechanism such as standard system,technical specifications and evaluation system,construction industry development level like construction industry structure,contract mode and construction technology,and economic benefit.Some practicable advices on improving the implementation of green construction are proposed,such as establishing implementation guidelines,technical specifications and evaluation system,improving industry structure,contract mode and industry technical level.
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TL;DR: The status of China's construction industry in information management is analyzed, a construction project information management mode based on BIM and information integration system is presented, and strategies on training, promoting, information boundary sharing, and information ownership are given.
Abstract: The construction project information management based on BIM will be one of the effective ways to improve the efficiency and profits of construction industry.In order to establish China's construction project information management mode and develop strategy based on BIM,the status of China's construction industry in information management is analyzed,a construction project information management mode based on BIM and information integration system are presented.Strategies on training,promoting,information boundary sharing,and information ownership are given.The results may be helpful to improve information management level in construction industry.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors review how customer relationships should be managed in the age of e-business and propose an electronic CRM (eCRM) model. But, their focus is on the e-CRM process.
Abstract: Electronic business (e-business, defined as busines s activities conducted over the Internet) has been one of the most remarkable information technology innovations in the last few decades (e-business era). With the involvement of the Internet in the Customer Relatio nship Management (CRM) concept, its functions have been changed a lot. The Internet enables ready iden tification of the customer/visitor, cost-efficient data collection, personalization, adaptation, and intera ctivity in the CRM process. Here comes electronic C RM (eCRM). The purpose of this paper is to review that h ow customer relationships should be managed (CRM) in the age of the e-business.
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TL;DR: Grey clustering evaluation method made full use of the existing albino information, and focused on the behavior data links within the system, which makes the green construction level evaluation more objective and scientific.
Abstract: Scientific and reasonable methods to evaluate the green construction level will promote implementation standardization of construction process in construction project.This study analyzed the factors of green construction,and established a set of feasible and operative green construction evaluation index system.according to the situation of the construction project,analysis and calculation of evaluation index of solving green construction weight help to set up clustering vector model on the basis of gray clustering evaluation and trigonometrically whiten weight coefficient,finally to evaluate its green construction level.By using the grey clustering method to evaluate the level of green construction,the results and green construction level of practical engineering are identical with each other.Grey clustering evaluation method made full use of the existing albino information,and focused on the behavior data links within the system,which makes the green construction level evaluation more objective and scientific.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors analyse the necessity of implementing a modern enterprise concept on the territory of the Republic of Serbia with a special attention to the role of students an d the opportunities of their involvement in enterprise activities.
Abstract: The ambience where young people can be stimulated to start their own business is not developed enough in Serbia. Possible solutions can be educati on and encouragement of the young to start and perform their own business. Stimulating enterprisin g behaviour of the young is especially important in transitional countries faced with rece ssion. The authors of this paper are analysing the necessity of implementing a modern enterprise concept on the territory of the Republic of Serbia with a special attention to the role of students an d the opportunities of their involvement in enterprise activities. Espetially in this paper are compared and presented the results of three consecutive researches carried out among Serbian students.
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TL;DR: Wang et al. as mentioned in this paper investigated the factors which bring about construction waste in the design stage, based on literature review, the factors are investigated from six aspects, namely, the construction techniques, materials planning and management, designers' behavior and attitude, designers ability, construction design, and external managerial system.
Abstract: To understand the factors which bring about construction waste in the design stage,based on literature review,the factors are investigated from six aspects,namely,the construction techniques,materials planning and management,designers' behavior and attitude,designers' ability,construction design,and external managerial systemA survey on the factors is conductedDesigners in Shenzhen are the subjectsFrom the survey,35 main factors to minimize construction waste in the design stage are identified and some suggestions are presented
TL;DR: In this article, a model for the stochastic determination of the length of a production cycle time is proposed and experimentally verified in a survey, which is based on the idea of using a work sampling model to monitor the production cycle.
Abstract: A model for the stochastic determination of the ele ments of production cycle time is proposed and experimentally verified in this survey. The origina lity of the model is reflected in the idea of using a work sampling model to monitor the production cycle, as one of the most significant indicators of production effectiveness and efficiency, instead of applying classical methods. It has been experimentally proved that for a corresponding representative set the elements of working time range according to normal distribution law and that, dynamically viewed, it is possible using mean value calculations to establish control limits on 3 standard deviations for the individual elements of working time and thus to master the process.
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TL;DR: In this paper, a quality accident factor set with 16 factors was formed, and an ISM model was constructed for the engineering quality accident; a factor division with 6 levels and a directed graph to reflect the relationship of factors were accomplished.
Abstract: Quality is the life of construction project and also a key factor to project successIdentification and analysis of engineering quality accident factors is the prerequisite for prevention of quality accidents and improvement of engineering qualityOn the basis of 111 typical engineering quality accidents,13 factors of engineering quality accident were identified,and another 3 factors were supplemented by literature reading and expert interviewA quality accident factor set with 16 factors was formed;ISM model was constructed for the engineering quality accident;a factor division with 6 levels and a directed graph to reflect the relationship of factors were accomplishedFinally,an analysis of engineering quality accident factors was analyzed according to ISM conclusion
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors proposed a method to improve the efficiency of design and construction for bridge works using Building Information Modeling (BIM) based solutions for bridge optimization and construction optimization.
Abstract: In order to improve the efficiency of design and construction for bridge works,BIM(Building Information Modeling) is proposed for application.Through the analysis of the characteristics of bridge works and relevant problems,the BIM-based solutions for design optimization and construction optimization are developed,including conceptual design optimization,detailed design optimization,the optimization of construction sequences,construction scheduling,and construction management.A practical case is also presented to demonstrate the feasibility and validity of the solutions.It is shown that BIM has the potential to improve the design and construction of bridge works.The research will benefit mega-complex bridge projects which adopt BIM to aid in design and construction in the future.
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TL;DR: Wang et al. as mentioned in this paper conducted a detailed analysis of production efficiency of construction industry by DEA method in twelve western provinces in 2010, and found that seven provinces including Chongqing,Sichuan and Shanxi are DEA efficient in the construction;Guizhou,Gansu,Qinghai and Ningxia are in a stage of increasing scale;Yunnan and Qinghai has serious redundancy inputs and insufficiency outputs.
Abstract: The paper conducted a detailed analysis of production efficiency of construction industry by DEA method in twelve western provinces in 2010.The results show that seven provinces including Chongqing,Sichuan and Shanxi are DEA efficient in the construction;Guizhou,Gansu,Qinghai and Ningxia are in a stage of increasing scale;Yunnan and Qinghai has serious redundancy inputs and insufficiency outputs.Further analysis of the productivity growth of Qinghai Province,we found that its growth rate fluctuated considerably,only coming from technological progress and leading to failure to achieve economies of scale.Finally,we argue that Yunnan and Qinghai should achieve technical and scale efficiency by restructuring,transformation,optimal allocation and effective utilization of asset,and finally,upgrade the overall productivity of the construction.
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TL;DR: In this article, the composition of CO2 emissions of building materials is determined from life-cycle and sources of CO 2 emissions on the basis of contrast and analysis of the different six methods, the Carbon Emission Coefficient Method was chosen as the CO2 emission calculation method for building materials.
Abstract: CO2 emission reduction of building materials is the important aspect of CO2 reduction plan in chinaThe CO2 emission calculation of building materials is the foundation of low carbon materials and energy conservationIt is necessary to establish CO2 emission calculation method of building materialsIn this paper,CO2 emissions activities of building materials are analyzedThe composition of CO2 emissions of building materials is determined from life-cycle and sources of CO2 emissionsOn the basis of contrast and analysis of the different six methods,the Carbon Emission Coefficient Method was chosen as the CO2 emission calculation method of building materialsThe life-cycle CO2 emission calculation model of building materials is built from three stages,and the determinant emission factors are proposed,including the stages of production,transportation and disposalCase study shows that the method proposed in this paper is more convenient to measure the life-cycle emissions of building materials
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TL;DR: An index system according to the rough set theory is introduced, with whose importance principle, importance of the simplest set is calculated to obtain the weight distribution of the first level indices and the second ones, which evaluates more correctly and thereby urges construction enterprises on their social responsibilities.
Abstract: In order to determine the index weight of construction enterprises' social responsibility more correctly,this paper introduces such an index system according to the rough set theory,and with whose importance principle,calculates importance of the simplest set to obtain the weight distribution of the first level indices and the second onesAccording to such distribution,followed-up comprehensive assessment determines weights of each index reasonably,which evaluates more correctly and thereby urges construction enterprises on their social responsibilities
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors put forward in using entropy principle and the ideal solution by combining the thought construction bid assessment, and then determined the objective principle of the index of evaluation factors, to avoid the many factors determining weight of subjectivity, and determined the optimal scheme.
Abstract: Engineering project evaluation is essentially in multiple targets,much more than choosing rules for evaluating the decision making problems.It is the owners’ choices to determine some appropriate contractors and ensure that the key to finish the work.According to the existing engineering project evaluation methods brings malicious competition,evaluation factors and weights are difficult to be reasonable definition and defect,the article puts forward in using entropy principle and the ideal solution by combining the thought construction bid assessment.This article analyzes the existing evaluation methods and its shortcomings,and then based on the evaluation of the characteristics and the influence factors of the system to build bidding factor set.And then based on entropy weight method,it is to determine the objective principle of the index of evaluation factors,to avoid the many factors determining weight of subjectivity,and according to the ideal solution to evaluation objects for sorting,determined the optimal scheme,finally,through the construction of the construction of the project bid assessment that the examples of the application of this method.
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TL;DR: In this article, the improvement of public project management performance is the research object and the paradigm is considered to shift along with the development of the man's knowledge of the public project,experiencing four paradigms in turn.
Abstract: In this paper,improvement of public project management performance is the research object.Paradigm is considered to shift along with the development of the man's knowledge of public project,experiencing four paradigms in turn,i.e.technology paradigm,organization paradigm,contract paradigm and relationship paradigm.The representative researches under every paradigm are reviewed and the driving forces of every shift are analyzed in order to reveal the development law of public project management performance.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors analyzed the determinative factors for the location of affordable housing and made a survey of two Unites and make a model to evaluate the reasonable location of the affordable housing.
Abstract: The reasonable location of affordable housing affects people's life quality and social stability.It's significant to analyse the determinative factors for the location of affordable housing Firstly,we summarizes the site acquisition problems of affordable housing,according to China's present situation of affordable housing construction.Secondly,we find the determinative factors of affordable housing.At last,we make a survey of two Unites and make a model to evaluate the reasonable location of affordable housing
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors deal with issues of functioning public media companies in the context of new technological possibilities of communication media and a keen commercial competition, and propose a creative and dynamic portfolio as a possible model of business strategy.
Abstract: This paper deals with issues of functioning public media companies in the context of new technological possibilities of communication media and a keen commercial competition. A creative and dynamic portfol io has been proposed as a possible model of business s trategy. For a media organization that means the transition from traditional to modern business conc ept, which involves researching the characteristics , processes, challenges and impact of the portfolio o f media products. Special attention is given to the balance of the portfolio and orientation on the quality of the content of media products.
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TL;DR: In this paper, a comparison study of the organization communication effectiveness on construction firms and manufacturing firms is carried out with the mathematical statistic method, and the results show that the accuracy, timeliness and adequacy of information exchange of the manufacturing firms are obviously better than those of construction firms.
Abstract: In order to learn good communication experiences from manufacture industry by construction industry,an analysis is made on core factors affecting the organizational communication.Firstly,this paper builds a measurement model of the organization communication.Then,an empirical research is conducted to validate the model,where data used in the model is collected through survey method.A comparison study of the organization communication effectiveness on construction firms and manufacture firms is carried out with the mathematical statistic method.The results show that the accuracy,timeliness and adequacy of information exchange of the manufacturing firms is obviously better than those of construction firms;the amount of information exchange of manufacturing firms is greater than that of construction firms,but the difference is not significant.Based on the experiences of manufacturing firms,this paper will help construction firms to promote cooperation with alliance partnerships through improving effectiveness of organization communication.