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Al-Jibouri, S H and Mawdesley, M J (2001) Design and experience with a computer game for teaching construction project planning and control. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(05), 418–27.

Bresnen, M and Marshall, N (2001) Understanding the diffusion and application of new management ideas in construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(05), 335–45.

Charoenngam, C and Sriprasert, E (2001) Assessment of cost control systems: a case study of Thai construction organizations. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(05), 368–80.

Chritamara, S, Ogunlana, S O and Bach, N L (2001) Investigating the effect of initial scope establishment on the performance of a project through system dynamics modelling. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(05), 381–92.

Gil, N, Tommelein, I D, Kirkendall, R L and Ballard, G (2001) Leveraging speciality-contractor knowledge in design-build organizations. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(05), 355–67.

Harris, R A and Scott, S (2001) UK practice in dealing with claims for delay. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(05), 317–24.

Kululanga, G K and McCaffer, R (2001) Measuring knowledge management for construction organizations. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(05), 346–54.

Kumaraswamy, M and Dulaimi, M (2001) Empowering innovative improvements through creative construction procurement. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(05), 325–34.

Messner, J I and Sanvido, V E (2001) An information model of project evaluation. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(05), 393–402.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: construction industry; information modelling; project evaluation; strategic planning
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/bsc/ecam/2001/00000008/F0020005/art00221
  • Abstract:
    This paper presents an organization based information architecture (OBIA) that defines a structure for information needed to address the strategic decision process of evaluating and selecting projects to pursue. The project evaluation process requires information that has not been well defined by project specific information structures developed in previous information modelling efforts. The information in the OBIA is separated into five main categories: organization, commitment, process, environment, and facility. The OBIA categories were identified through expert interviews. The model was then evaluated through a detailed analysis of 10 project case studies. Each case study focused on the evaluation of a particular project from one organization’s per-spective. A method of applying the model to analyse projects is presented. The structure is also believed to be applicable for other strategic decision types including strategic planning and market selection.

Oyegoke, A S (2001) UK and US construction management contracting procedures and practices: a comparative study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(05), 403–17.