An nD modelling approach to improve communication processes for construction

Marshall-Ponting, AJ; Aouad, Ghassan

doi:10.1016/j.autcon.2004.08.018

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“…The aim of this study is to identify the MHPs unique features’ induced of communication ineffectiveness and delineate the implications of the findings for mass housing practitioners and stakeholders towards engendering effective communication performance. Particularly, communication performance assessment of the inherent communication ineffectiveness of the unique features of MHPs founded on empirical studies will lend credence to legitimizing potential actions and steps towards stimulating effective communication outcomes in MHP delivery (Marshall-Ponting and Aouad, 2005; Gorse and Emmitt, 2003).…”

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Theoretical and practical implications for engendering project team communication effectiveness in mass housing project delivery in Ghana

Kwofie

Adinyira

Fugar

2017

JEDT

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Purpose Communication ineffectiveness inherent in the unique attributes of Mass Housing Project (MHP) features is well admitted in the body of literature. However, the understanding of the extent and nature of this influence of the unique features of MHPs requires an empirical insight. The aim of this paper is to identify the communication ineffectiveness induced by the unique features and delineate the implications of the findings for mass housing practitioners and stakeholders towards engendering effective communication performance. Design/methodology/approach Through a structured questionnaire survey, data were elicited from mass housing stakeholders and project team leaders. The data were subsequently analysed using structural equation modelling, and the communication effectiveness evaluation model was developed. Subsequently, the model was validated through a questionnaire survey on ten experienced mass housing practitioners, researchers and stakeholders. Findings The results revealed significant, moderate and weak effects of the unique features of MHP team communication performance. This suggests that the unique features of MHPs have varying degree of influence on the communication performance among project teams’ delivery. The findings provide practical, empirical insights and understanding into the inherent communication ineffectiveness on MHPs, and thus are very useful in communication management and planning in MHP’s delivery. Originality/value Against the backdrop of the need to gain an in-depth understanding of the inherent communication challenges towards improving communication performance in MHP delivery, the findings have rigorously revealed and provided clear insight into the nature of communication ineffectiveness inherent in the unique features of MHPs. The findings and insights provided by this study are thus useful for aligning communication management planning and strategies to the unique MHP environment to engender communication success. Practitioners can also use these findings towards the development of their communication behavioural skills and communication infrastructure for MHP delivery.

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Theoretical and practical implications for engendering project team communication effectiveness in mass housing project delivery in Ghana

Kwofie

Adinyira

Fugar

2017

JEDT

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“…BIM builds upon the concepts of 3D modelling by incorporating non-graphical object data into the model. Many studies define BIM through the benefits it confers, including parametric modelling (Huang et al, 2009), detailed building analysis (Krygiel et al 2008), 4D programming whereby the construction programme is linked into the building model (Mahalingam et al 2010), 5D modelling, whereby cost data is also integrated into the building model (Goedert and Meadati, 2008) and more generally nD modelling (Marshall-Ponting and Aouad, 2005). For the purposes of the research presented here, BIM is defined as a comprehensive accumulation of information (including documents) about the design, construction and operation of a building, anchored to a geometric (2D/3D) model of the building (as such a model emerges).…”

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The advantages of information management through building information modelling

Demian

Walters

2013

Construction Management and Economics

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As Building Information Modelling (BIM) is positioned by governments and construction professionals as a solution to the problems in the construction industry, research is needed into the benefits BIM actually confers.The focus here is on the effectiveness of BIM as a medium for communicating information within a construction team. A case study of an off-site precast concrete fabrication facility was conducted. At the time of the study, the facility was supplying precast units for four public sector projects, and using four information management systems: email, a construction project extranet tool, an Enterprise Resource Planning system and a new BIM-based system. The flow of information through the four media was measured and visualised as the projects progressed. This quantitative measurement of information flow was combined with qualitative data from interviews with facility staff. It was found that the introduction of the BIM-based system diverted information flow through the building model and away from the extranet system. The use of email was largely unaffected. that BIM allowed considerably more accurate, on-time and appropriate exchange of information. It is concluded it is possible to quantify some of the benefits of BIM to information management. This research paves the way for future research into the management of more construction project information linked more closely to building models.

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“…Barlish and Sullivan [26] reported a 42% reduction in the frequency of change orders and a 67% reduction in the frequency of schedule modifications after BIM was launched. Marshall-Ponting and Aouad [27] concluded that nD modelling to support communications had great potential to overcome the problem of information loss in construction processes based on discussions from several workshops.…”

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The Information-Related Time Loss on Construction Sites: A Case Study on Two Sites

Luo

2014

International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems

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Information management is essential in construction projects. Existing research has identified and discussed problems in communication and information transfer among different stakeholders, such as the loss of information caused by fragmentation and information islands. However, there are few statistics about the direct time waste caused by information loss arising from poor communication and information management. Existing surveys relying on self-reporting questionnaires and interviews often contain various biases. This paper presents a direct observation of two construction sites in China in relation to wasted time and the information flows in these time-wasting events. Analysis of the observation data provides objective and comprehensive statistics on time wasted due to inconsistent information, dislocation and ambiguity. This research also analyses the correlation between participants, information carriers, information loss and the amount of time wasted. Finally, the wasting of time is analysed from the perspective of information flows and problems that cannot be addressed by information technologies are discussed.

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An nD modelling approach to improve communication processes for construction

Cited by 37 publications

References 11 publications

Theoretical and practical implications for engendering project team communication effectiveness in mass housing project delivery in Ghana

Theoretical and practical implications for engendering project team communication effectiveness in mass housing project delivery in Ghana

The advantages of information management through building information modelling

The Information-Related Time Loss on Construction Sites: A Case Study on Two Sites

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