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Becerik, B (2006) Implementation and value of online collaboration and project management systems in design and construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Harvard University.

  • Type: Thesis
  • Keywords: competitive advantage; market; measurement; construction project; collaboration; communication; investment; consultant; owner; stakeholders; case studies; interview
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  • URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/305341498
  • Abstract:
    The thesis focuses on the implementation and the value of Online Collaboration and Project Management (OCPM) technology in the AEC industry. In the context of this thesis, OCPM technology refers to any of the available web-based (vendor-hosted) and web-enabled (self-hosted) technologies that offer communication platforms, project management functionalities, and hosted collaboration spaces for design and construction projects. The thesis explores current OCPM technology implementation practices, inefficiencies and enhancement areas and seeks to validate and support the statement that OCPM technology positively contributes to the return on investment of the AEC industry stakeholders. The thesis relies on the current literature and, to a large extend, qualitative methods. The findings are summarized by using case studies, surveys, interviews and an aggregate data analysis.The thesis starts with a survey of OCPM technology offerings and an analysis of the past, present and future of OCPM solutions as they are implemented for management, delivery and collaboration in construction projects. The main goals are to fulfill the need of research related to the developments in this field, to provide a concise, updated overview of existing implementation practices and the current situation of OCPM market, to discuss the reasons for the slow adoption of OCPM technology by the industry, and to understand the adoption and technology development patterns to forecast the future trends in this field. In an attempt to fill the need of research to explore how these tools actually interact with the organizational context, what the needs of the users are, and how this technology can be improved and commonly adopted by the industry, the thesis focuses on implementation practices followed by critical enhancement areas that would hasten the adoption and successful implementation of these tools. In order to explore the value of OCPM solutions, the thesis continues with an evaluation of OCPM technology benefits at the project-level as well as the benefits external to the project but internal to the organization(s). Tangible benefits are a part of the thesis; however, a special focus is given to identification and measurement of quasi-tangible and intangible benefits, which are difficult to quantify and often hidden but whose value to the investors is significant. The thesis intends to capture different perspectives including those of private and public owners, contractors, and consultants. In addition, it explores the impact of these tools on the business processes and looks for evidence of increased and new values such as increased competitive advantage, improved market access, enhanced risk mitigation and management, etc.

Hou, J-H (2006) Object modeling and proper abstractions: The case of stair design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Harvard University.

Huang, K-S (2003) Development-related BOT: A lesson of under-utilized and over-utilized development synergy in Taiwan, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Harvard University.

Kim, S (1997) Version management in computer-aided architectural design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Harvard University.

Quinn, J T (1991) Analysis of optimal and nearly optimal plans for multipurpose river projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Harvard University.

Ruhl, V R (1997) Computer-aided design and manufacturing of complex-shaped concrete formwork, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Harvard University.

Schropfer, T (2004) Relational geographies of building practice: An analytic framework, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Harvard University.

Sparer, E H (2015) Improving health and safety in construction: The intersection of programs and policies, work organization, and safety climate, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Harvard University.

Vasserman, S (2019) Essays on industrial organization, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Harvard University.