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Bougrain, F (2012) Energy performance and public private partnership. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 2(01), 41-55.

Guyer, R C and Laman, J A (2012) Short-line railroad management system for bridge prioritization. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 2(01), 25-40.

Hoezen, M, Voordijk, H and Dewulf, G (2012) Contracting dynamics in the competitive dialogue procedure. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 2(01), 6-24.

Loosemore, M and Chandra, V (2012) Learning through briefing: for strategic facilities management in the health sector. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 2(01), 103-17.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: briefing; cause mapping; culture; facilities management; health services sector; hospitals; information exchange; learning; project management; team briefings
  • ISBN/ISSN: 2044-124X
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/20441241211235080
  • Abstract:
    Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the process of cultural learning during the briefing process, to enable facilities managers to move into more strategic roles in the health sector. Design/methodology/approach – Using a new hospital as an in depth case study the authors use comparative cause mapping to illustrate the cultural learning processes between actors in the briefing process. Findings – The focus during the briefing process is primarily on the mechanical transfer of explicit technical knowledge about building requirements rather than the cognitive learning of tacit cultural knowledge. This results in the omission of important strategic information in the briefing process. Research limitations/implications – This research is limited to a single case study. Although this results in a high level of validity, more research is needed in other contexts to test the generalisability of the findings. Practical implications – The new strategic model produced should help facility managers reconceptualise briefing as a cyclical process where project actors can arrive at a shared meaning of each other's values, beliefs and needs over time. Social implications – More effective hospital facilities can significantly contribute to better health outcomes in communities. Originality/value – This is the first time that briefing has been explored using cognitive cause mapping. It is also the first time that cultural learning has been explored in this context.

Marco, A D, Mangano, G and Zou, X-Y (2012) Factors influencing the equity share of build-operate-transfer projects. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 2(01), 70-85.

Nzekwe-Excel, C (2012) Satisfaction assessment in construction projects: a conceptual framework. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 2(01), 86-102.

Ren, Z, Kwaw, P and Yang, F (2012) Ghana's public procurement reform and the continuous use of the traditional procurement system: The way forward. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 2(01), 56-69.