Implementing Systems Engineering in the Construction Industry: Literature Review for Research Alignment

Lynghaug, Tobias Fredrik; Kokkula, Satyanarayana; Müller, Gerrit

doi:10.1109/sose52739.2021.9497464

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“…The research moves through three phases; understand, explore, and evaluate, see Figure 4. In preparation for the research, we conducted a literature review, exploring the body of knowledge related to Systems Engineering in the construction domain (see Lynghaug et al (2021)). In the present study, we perform a document review and nine semi-structured interviews with the technical contractor's key personnel, namely project managers, systems engineers, and project developers.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The effect of Systems Engineering in the Norwegian construction industry is not well documented (Beste, 2020). It is uncertain whether the approach delivers the promised results or not, and there seems to be a lack of a shared understanding of the concept (Lynghaug et al, 2021). Beste (2020) "provides a starting point into analyzing the effect of Systematic Completion" and proposes further studies with more data and an international perspective to complement the research.…”

Section: Systems Engineering Implementationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Partnering contracts (when used) often govern the design phase, and projects mostly transition into a design-build regime after the design phase in projects that utilize partnering. See Lynghaug et al (2021) for further discussion on context.…”

Section: Systems Engineering Implementationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The Norwegian construction industry has started implementing a tailored version of the Systems Engineering approach adopted from the oil and gas industry, under the name "Systematic Completion," to mitigate these challenges (Beste, 2020;Lynghaug, Kokkula and Muller, 2021). Johansen and Hoel define Systematic Completion as "an assurance that the project fulfills all functional requirements within the set time-, cost-and quality requirements, planned and verified by a structured process which is managerially driven from design and planning to handover."…”

Section: Systems Engineering Implementationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Furthermore, according to Beste, taking the design team, contractor, or customer's perspective will improve insight. Lynghaug et al (2021) provide a link between Systematic Completion and Systems Engineering in the construction domain, adding the international perspective. In the present study, we collaborate with Bravida and analyze Systems Engineering in construction from the technical contractor point of view to add one supplementary perspective.…”

Section: Systems Engineering Implementationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Investigating Systems Engineering Approaches in the Norwegian Construction Industry: A Multi‐Case Study

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There is an increasing application of Systems Engineering in the Norwegian construction industry. This paper investigates the effects of a Systems Engineering approach on project management performance, prerequisites for success, and which elements contribute to effectiveness from a technical contractor perspective. First, we find a positive perception of Systems Engineering's effect on time, cost, and quality. Second, we provide and rank a list of 12 prerequisites for success. Third, we quantify the perceived importance of five elements of the systems engineering process. Finally, we find a disconnect between what seems to be essential processes and prerequisites and what gets done in practice. To improve Systems Engineering performance, we recommend improving Systems Engineering competence and capabilities, increasing the formality of requirements analysis and documentation, and front-loading the effort and allocation of resources in projects.While the V-model conveys relative linearity in the process, it is, in fact, much more iterative. The Department of Defense (2001) elaborates on the top-down design process. The process is looping through the steps of requirements analysis, functional analysis, and design synthesis. Methods and techniques summarized as system analysis and control are used to track decisions and requirements, maintain technical baselines, manage interfaces, risks, cost, schedule, technical performance, and verify that requirements are met (Department of Defense, 2001). The output of the process is a de-

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confidence: 99%

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A Kaizen Event Enabled by System Engineering in an Infrastructure Project

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Thevissen

2023

Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC31)

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A Kaizen Event is a well-defined and accepted approach to construction outcome improvement. However, rising project complexity is making this a very involved process if it is to be successful. System Engineering (SE) is an emerging practice that can address project complication. This paper will share a journey of a SE team on how to streamline sophisticated internal processes that manifest in better safety, quality and productivity when improved. SE is a recent innovation emerging as an essential discipline considered state-of-the-art. It crystallises the integrated processes of work and their outcomes on projects and allows constructors to standardise their best practices effectively. This case study of a mega infrastructure rail project in Australia is a relatively brief treatment of a complex process, its factors and its results.The project work package delivery was improved, including lower cost, as they were sequentially built. For the future, rapid urbanisation and climate change effects are increasing in Australia, and contractors must respond efficaciously for all stakeholders for the greater society to benefit. Mastering Lean principles such as Kaizen Events can help mitigate or minimise long-suffered construction industry problems.

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Implementing Systems Engineering in the Construction Industry: Literature Review for Research Alignment

Cited by 4 publications

References 18 publications

Investigating Systems Engineering Approaches in the Norwegian Construction Industry: A Multi‐Case Study

Investigating Systems Engineering Approaches in the Norwegian Construction Industry: A Multi‐Case Study

Systems engineering in the building construction industry: comparison with the telecom industry

A Kaizen Event Enabled by System Engineering in an Infrastructure Project

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