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Ahmed, S M, Ahmad, R and Saram, D D D (1999) Risk management trends in the Hong Kong construction industry: a comparison of contractors and owners perceptions. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(03), 225–34.
Boussabaine, A H, Thomas, R and Elhag, T M S (1999) Modelling cost-flow forecasting for water pipeline projects using neural networks. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(03), 213–24.
Dissanayaka, S M and Kumaraswamy, M M (1999) Evaluation of factors affecting time and cost performance in Hong Kong building projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(03), 287–98.
Gunner, J and Skitmore, M R (1999) Pre-bid building price forecasting accuracy: price intensity theory. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(03), 267–75.
Jaafari, A and Manivong, K (1999) The need for life-cycle integration of project processes. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(03), 235–55.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: capital project; consurrent construction; life cycle cost; project management; smart project management system
- ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
- URL: http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/links/doi/10.1046/j.1365-232x.1999.00110.x/abs
- Abstract:
The focus of this paper is on life-cycle objective-based project management systems in general, and SPMIS in particular. SPMIS (short for Smart Project Management Information System), has been designed: (a) to facilitate the employment of life-cycle objective-based project management approaches; and (b) to support concurrent engineering and construction, thus promoting greater integration of the processes under which projects are proposed and implemented. In order to validate the functions designed for SPMIS the authors undertook a detailed case study of a large capital project. The actual project management functions employed by the project team on the case project were researched and charted using the best current PM practices as the guide. While this field research shed light on the actual needs and requirements, the design of the SPMIS functions was approached from first principles in order to incorporate the basic shift from the traditional objectives of cost, time, and quality to life-cycle objective functions, such as return on investment, facility operability, and life-cycle integration. This paper describes the fundamental philosophy and framework for the development of life-cycle objective function-based project management systems in general, and contrasts these with the existing PM methods.
Kaka, A P (1999) The development of a benchmark model that uses historical data for monitoring the progress of current construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(03), 256–66.
Kartam, N A (1999) Design/construction integration: issues and illustrative prototype. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(03), 299–314.
Khosrowshahi, F (1999) Neural network model for contractors' pre-qualification for local authority projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(03), 315–28.
Pasquire, C (1999) The implications of environmental issues on UK construction management. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(03), 276–86.