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Ansell, M, Evans, R, Holmes, M, Price, A and Pasquire, C (2009) An application of the construction management framework in highways major maintenance. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 16(02), 162–74.

Baldwin, A, Li, H, Huang, T, Kong, C W, Guo, H L, Chan, N and Wong, J (2009) Supporting pre-tender construction planning with virtual prototyping. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 16(02), 150–61.

Goodrum, P M, Wan, Y and Fenouil, P C (2009) A decision-making system for accelerating roadway construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 16(02), 116–35.

Kaplanogu, S B and Arditi, D (2009) Pre-project peer reviews in GMP/lump sum contracts. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 16(02), 175–85.

Senaratne, S and Sexton, M G (2009) Role of knowledge in managing construction project change. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 16(02), 186–200.

Tai, S, Wang, Y and Anumba, C J (2009) A survey on communications in large-scale construction projects in China. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 16(02), 136–49.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: China; communication; construction works
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/mcb/286/2009/00000016/00000002/art00002
  • Abstract:
    Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to show how effective project team communications is one of the major challenges to a construction project's success. The success of large-scale construction projects is critical to Chinese economy. The purposes of the research are to grasp the current status of communications in large-scale construction projects in China and lay a basis for further research on project communications. Design/methodology/approach - A survey was conducted by postal questionnaire and telephone. Findings - Through analyzing the data obtained from the survey, the communication problems in large-scale construction projects in China are exposed. The roots of the problems are summarized as lack of good communication mechanism, weak organizational structures of construction teams, lack of uniform standards for construction information, and lack of support for advanced communication technologies. Originality/value - The paper presents the directions for further research to improve communications in large-scale construction projects in China.