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Al-Homoud, M S, Abdou, A A and Khan, M M (2004) Safety design practices in residential buildings in Saudi Arabia. Building Research & Information, 32(06), 538–43.

Buchmann-Slorup, R (2014) Applying critical chain buffer management theory in location-based management. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 506-19.

Fu, W K, Drew, D S and Lo, H P (2004) Start-up and steady-state learning in recurrent bidding. Building Research & Information, 32(06), 484–96.

Gatti, U C, Migliaccio, G C, Bogus, S M and Schneider, S (2014) An exploratory study of the relationship between construction workforce physical strain and task level productivity. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 548-64.

Heerwagen, J H, Kampschroer, K, Powell, K M and Loftness, V (2004) Collaborative knowledge work environments. Building Research & Information, 32(06), 510–28.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: cognitive overload; collaboration; evidence-based design; individual effectiveness; interaction; knowledge work; office awareness; workplace awareness; workplace design; surcharge cognitive; collaboration
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
  • URL: http://journalsonline.tandf.co.uk/link.asp?id=ngd18yu93huqwrcj
  • Abstract:
    How can the physical design of the workplace enhance collaborations without compromising an individual's productivity? The body of research on the links between physical space and collaboration in knowledge work settings is reviewed. Collaboration is viewed as a system of behaviours that includes both social and solitary work. The social aspects of collaboration are discussed in terms of three dimensions: awareness, brief interaction and collaboration (working together). Current knowledge on the links between space and the social as well as individual aspects of collaborative work is reviewed. The central conflict of collaboration is considered: how to design effectively to provide a balance between the need to interact and the need to work effectively by oneself. The body of literature shows that features and attributes of space can be manipulated to increase awareness, interaction and collaboration. However, doing so frequently has negative impacts on individual work as a result of increases in noise distractions and interruptions to on-going work. The effects are most harmful for individual tasks requiring complex and focused mental work. The negative effects are compounded by a workplace that increasingly suffers from cognitive overload brought on by time stress, increased workload and multitasking.

Isaac, S and Navon, R (2014) Can project monitoring and control be fully automated?. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 495-505.

Lansley, P, McCreadie, C, Tinker, A, Flanagan, S, Goodacre, K and Turner-Smith, A (2004) Adapting the homes of older people: a case study of costs and savings. Building Research & Information, 32(06), 468–83.

Lucko, G, Alves, T D C L and Angelim, V L (2014) Challenges and opportunities for productivity improvement studies in linear, repetitive, and location-based scheduling. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 575-94.

Nasir, H, Ahmed, H, Haas, C and Goodrum, P M (2014) An analysis of construction productivity differences between Canada and the United States. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 595-607.

Perng, Y-H and Chang, C-L (2004) How does Government Procurement Law affect bidding price competition in Taiwan?. Building Research & Information, 32(06), 497–509.

Russell, A D, Tran, N and Staub-French, S (2014) Searching for value: construction strategy exploration and linear planning. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 520-47.

Seppänen, O, Evinger, J and Mouflard, C (2014) Effects of the location-based management system on production rates and productivity. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 608-24.

Sezer, A A and Brochner, J (2014) The construction productivity debate and the measurement of service qualities. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 565-74.

Sha, K (2004) Construction business system in China: an institutional transformation perspective. Building Research & Information, 32(06), 529–37.

Swaffield, J A and Jack, L B (2004) Simulation and analysis of airborne cross-contamination routes due to the operation of building drainage and vent systems. Building Research & Information, 32(06), 451–67.

Van der Vlist, A J, Vrolijk, M H and Dewulf, G P M R (2014) On information and communication technology and production cost in construction industry: evidence from the Netherlands. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 641-51.

Vilasini, N, Neitzert, T and Rotimi, J (2014) Developing and evaluating a framework for process improvement in an alliance project: a New Zealand case study. Construction Management and Economics, 32(06), 625-40.