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Abdirad, H and Dossick, C S (2019) Restructuration of architectural practice in integrated project delivery (IPD): two case studies. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(01), 104–17.

Alavipour, S R and Arditi, D (2019) Maximizing expected contractor profit using an integrated model. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(01), 118–38.

Alves Tenório de Morais, G and Casado Lordsleem Júnior, A (2019) Building maintenance management activities in a public institution. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(01), 85–103.

Bangwal, D and Tiwari, P (2019) Environmental design and awareness impact on organization image. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(01), 29–45.

Li, X, Liu, Y, Wilkinson, S and Liu, T (2019) Driving forces influencing the uptake of sustainable housing in New Zealand. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(01), 46–65.

Mujumdar, P and Maheswari, J U (2019) Alternate beeline diagramming method network analysis for interdependent design entities. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(01), 66–84.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Design; Design management; Methodology;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-07-2017-0112
  • Abstract:
    The design phase is generally characterized with two-way multiple information exchanges/overlaps between the interdependent entities. In this paper, entity is a generic term to represent teams, components, activities or parameters. Existing approaches can either capture a single overlap or lack practical application in representing multiple overlaps. The beeline diagraming method (BDM) network is efficient in representing multiple overlaps for construction projects. However, it considers any entity as indivisible and cannot distinguish partial criticality of entities. In reality, the design phase in any construction project is driven by need basis and often has numerous interruptions. Hence, there is a need to develop an alternate network analysis for BDM for interruptible execution. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach A pilot study is conducted to formulate the hypothetical examples. Subsequently, these hypothetical BDM examples are analyzed to trace a pattern for criticality. This pattern study along with the existing precedence diagramming method network analysis enabled to derive new equations for forward pass, backward pass and float. Finally, the proposed concepts are applied to two design cases and reviewed with the design experts. Findings The proposed network analysis for BDM is efficient for interruptible entity execution. Practical implications The proposed BDM network is an information-intensive network that enables the design participants to view the project holistically. Application to two distinct cases emphasizes that the concept is generic and can be applied to any project that is characterized with beelines. Originality/value An alternate network analysis for BDM is investigated for interruptible entity execution. This study also clarifies the related concepts – interdependency, iteration, overlaps and multiple information exchanges/linkages.

Ribas, D A and Cachim, P (2019) Economic sustainability of buildings. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(01), 2–28.

Salvatierra, J L, Gálvez, M &, Bastías, F, Castillo, T, Herrera, R F and Alarcón, L F (2019) Developing a benchmarking system for architecture design firms. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(01), 139–52.