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Abdallah, A M (2021) A study on bridge inspections: Identifying barriers to new practices and providing strategies for change, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Arslan, M (1993) Public investment and infrastructure planning: A policy modelling approach for the Turkish investment sector, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Balloffet, A F (1992) Applications of decision support systems in water resources planning: The goal-setting stage, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Besiktepe, D (2021) Multi-criteria decision-making approach for building maintenance in facility management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Biltonen, E F (2001) Cost-benefit analysis of a flood protection project incorporating poverty alleviation concerns: Case study Vietnam, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Darragh, A J R (2001) Patterns of injury among residential construction workers before and after a safety intervention program, 1994--1998, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Darragh, A J R (2001) Patterns of injury among residential construction workers before and after a safety intervention program, 1994-1998, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Gehrig, G B (2002) A decision support system framework to improve design-construction integration and project performance on public sector underground utility projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Ghavam, H R (1990) Characteristics of external activators in third world village development, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Gunderson, D E (2005) Needs assessment: Construction management doctoral programs in the United States, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Jackson, B J (2000) The perceptions of experienced construction practitioners regarding ethical transgressions in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Johnson, B T (2007) Exploring the use of virtual construction to capture knowledge and reduce waste for residential projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Kumar, S (2023) Optimization of sustainability and resilience for transportation projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Mehany, M S H M (2014) Delay-caused claims in infrastructure projects under design-bid-build delivery systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Moore, J D (2006) Women in construction management: Creating a theory of career choice and development, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Plugge, P W (2007) An evidence-based comparison of construction project delivery, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Stewart, D R (2000) Environmental decision-making: Combining engineering and business aspects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Thadicaran, A B G (1997) Implementation strategies for water resources projects under uncertainties of completion time, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Tummalapudi, M (2022) Strategic factors for implementing a multiple career path construction doctoral program: A mixed methods study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Weber, P A (2000) Requisite skill differences of baccalaureate graduates among three building disciplines, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: skills; communication; marketing; problem solving; project delivery; architect; builder; graduate
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/304600475
- Abstract:
The traditional project delivery system of design-bid-build is being overtaken by an alternative delivery system called design build. Design build is actually a reemerging discipline dating back to the “master builders” of the renaissance. Design build attempts to, again, blend the two disciplines of design and construction into a single source method of procurement. The purpose of this study was to explore the differences among architects, constructors, and design builders, in the requisite skills they seek in graduates of design and construction management programs. The literature review recognized skill sets identified by the architecture and construction management disciplines, however, no skill sets were found unique for design builders. A methodology was developed to determine if differences exist among architects, constructors, and design builders. A mailed questionnaire was sent to 108 architects, 108 constructors, and 108 design builders utilizing a questionnaire containing 32 questions relating to three broad skill sets: (a) architecture skills, (b) construction management skills, and (c) general business skills. One hundred and eighty sets of data were obtained yielding a 56 percent response rate. An alpha level of .05 was used in making decisions relative to the statistical significance of the results. The results of this study utilizing analysis of variance and post hoc tests showed a statistically significant difference among the professions relating to the three broad skill sets studied. The data indicated design builders were more similar to constructors than to architects in the skills they seek in graduates. However, design builders valued abilities relating to entrepreneurial skills and marketing skills over that of constructors and architects. All three groups rated problem solving, verbal communication skills, and effectiveness in working relationships as being very important. It was suggested that construction management programs, with modifications, would be best suited to provide the set of skills sought by design builders in baccalaureate graduates.
Yearsley, W S (2007) How differences in heavy civil project set-up practices impact performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.