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Abidin, N Z and Pasquire, C L (2005) Delivering sustainability through value management: Concept and performance overview. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12(02), 168–80.

Arayici, Y and Aouad, G (2005) Computer integrated construction: an approach to requirements engineering. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12(02), 194–215.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction engineering; communication technologies; construction industry; European Union; Europe
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://puck.emeraldinsight.com/vl=3798359/cl=28/nw=1/rpsv/cw/mcb/09699988/v12n2/s6/p194
  • Abstract:
    Purpose - This paper aims at proposing a process of requirements engineering for the human centred, adaptive computer integrated construction systems development through industry wide information sharing. Design/methodology/approach - The research strategy is based on case study research methodology. The EU-funded DIVERCITY project was analysed. This project was undertaken by a European consortium of researchers and practitioners from the construction industry. They developed a virtual environment that enables the industry to undertake collaboratively the client briefing and design reviews and the construction stages. Findings - DIVERCITY's requirements engineering approach has the potential to provide opportunities for research to determine the appropriate requirements engineering techniques for the development of the systems and their effective implementation in the construction industry. Originality/value - The main contribution of the research is the construction of the requirements engineering process for the development of the computer integrated construction systems.

Chan, J K W, Tam, C M and Cheung, R K C (2005) Construction firms at the crossroads in Hong Kong: Going insolvency or seeking opportunity. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12(02), 111–24.

Fortune, C and Setiawan, S (2005) Partnering practice and the delivery of construction projects for Housing Associations in the UK. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12(02), 181–93.

Leung, M-y, Liu, A M M and Ng, S T (2005) Is there a relationship between construction conflicts and participants' satisfaction?. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12(02), 149–67.

Li, B, Akintoye, A, Edwards, P J and Hardcastle, C (2005) PFI procurement for construction projects in the UK: Findings from a questionnaire survey. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12(02), 125–48.