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Arif, F (2013) A decision support framework for infrastructure maintenance investment decision-making, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Florida International University.

Azhar, N (2014) Integrated construction project delivery system in the U.S. Public sector: An information modeling framework, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Florida International University.

  • Type: Thesis
  • Keywords: construction sector; construction project; collaboration; communication; feedback; information and communication technology; project delivery; owner; case studies; focus group; questionnaire survey
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  • URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/1628096666
  • Abstract:
    Integrated project delivery (IPD) method has recently emerged as an alternative to traditional delivery methods. It has the potential to overcome inefficiencies of traditional delivery methods by enhancing collaboration among project participants. Information and communication technology (ICT) facilitates IPD by effective management, processing and communication of information within and among organizations. While the benefits of IPD, and the role of ICT in realizing them, have been generally acknowledged, the US public construction sector is very slow in adopting IPD. The reasons are - lack of experience and inadequate understanding of IPD in public owner as confirmed by the results of the questionnaire survey conducted under this research study. The public construction sector should be aware of the value of IPD and should know the essentials for effective implementation of IPD principles - especially, they should be cognizant of the opportunities offered by advancements in ICT to realize this. In order to address the need an IPD Readiness Assessment Model (IPD-RAM) was developed in this research study. The model was designed with a goal to determine IPD readiness of a public owner organization considering selected IPD principles, and ICT levels, at which project functions were carried out. Subsequent analysis led to identification of possible improvements in ICTs that have the potential to increase IPD readiness scores. Termed as the gap identification, this process was used to formulate improvement strategies. The model had been applied to six Florida International University (FIU) construction projects (case studies). The results showed that the IPD readiness of the organization was considerably low and several project functions can be improved by using higher and/or advanced level ICT tools and methods. Feedbacks from a focus group comprised of FIU officials and an independent group of experts had been received at various stages of this research and had been utilized during development and implementation of the model. Focus group input was also helpful for validation of the model and its results. It was hoped that the model developed would be useful to construction owner organizations in order to assess their IPD readiness and to identify appropriate ICT improvement strategies.

Farooqui, R U-H (2011) Achieving zero accidents: a strategic framework for continuous safety improvement in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Florida International University.

Ibrahim, M (2016) Analyzing decision making in alternative contracting for highway pavement rehabilitation projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Florida International University.

Inyim, P (2015) Time, cost, and environmental impact analysis for sustainable design at multiple building levels, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Florida International University.

Jia, J (2017) Multi-criteria evaluation in support of the decision-making process in highway construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Florida International University.

Ozcan-Deniz, G (2011) An integrated multi-agent framework for optimizing time, cost and environmental impact of construction processes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Florida International University.

Panthi, K (2009) A methodological framework for modeling pavement maintenance costs for projects with performance-based contracts, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Florida International University.

Perkinson, C L (2008) The use of computing technology in highway construction contractor companies as a total jobsite management tool (TJMT), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Florida International University.

Raihan, M A (2018) Improved methods for network screening and countermeasure selection for highway improvements, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Florida International University.

Sheykhi, R (2016) Risk-based decision making support for construction corporate resource management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Florida International University.

Vesali Mahmoud, N (2016) A comprehensive decision support framework in the front-end phase of major transportation projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Florida International University.

Zhu, J (2016) A system-of-systems framework for assessment of resilience in complex construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Florida International University.