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Junnila, S (2004) The environmental impact of an office building throughout its life cycle , Published PhD Thesis, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Helsinki University of Technology.
Koskela, L (2000) An exploration towards a production theory and its application to construction, Published PhD Thesis, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Helsinki University of Technology.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: theory of production; design management; inspection; client; productivity; case study; transformation-flow-value theory
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- URL: http://www.inf.vtt.fi/pdf/publications/2000/P408.pdf
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This thesis endeavors to answer to two specific questions. Is it possible to formulate a theory of production? Does such a theory add to our understanding and lead to improved performance when applied to construction? Historical analysis reveals that three different conceptualizations of production have been used in practice and conceptually advanced in the 20th century. Production has been viewed as a transformation, as a flow and as value generation. It is argued that all these conceptualizations are necessary, and they should be utilized simultaneously. The resulting transformation-flow-value generation model of production is called the TFV theory of production. It is noteworthy that this same new conceptualization also applies to product design and development, as revealed by a historical analysis of this field. A case study and the results of prior research on contemporary construction show that there are endemic management problems associated with both client decision-making, design management and construction management. An interpretation based on the TFV theory reveals that a significant part of these problems are self-inflicted, caused by the prevailing, limited view on production. Thus, the TFV theory largely explains the origins of construction problems. When initial implementation by pioneering companies of the construction industry is studied it is also clear that methods based on the TFV theory bring manifest benefits. The answer to the research questions can thus be summarized shortly. It is possible to formulate a theory of production, which also provides a new theoretical foundation for construction. The resultant TFV theory, even in its emergent state, already provides direction for experimentation and creation of new understanding and capabilities, both regarding construction research and practice.
Lehtonen, T (2006) Partnering relations: Justification and success factors from facilities management services perspective, Published PhD Thesis, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Helsinki University of Technology.
Oyegoke, S A (2007) Specialist task organisations procurement approach for re-engineering construction project processes , Published PhD Thesis, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering , Helsinki University of Technology.
Palojärvi, L (2009) Managing risks in the international growth business of Finnish construction contractors and building product suppliers , Published PhD Thesis, Department of Structural Engineering and Building Technology, Helsinki University of Technology.
Salminen, J (2005) Measuring performance and determining success factors of construction sites , Published PhD Thesis, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Helsinki University of Technology.
Salonen, A (2006) Relational risk and relationship management in facilities management partnerships , Published PhD Thesis, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Helsinki University of Technology.
Seppänen, O (2009) Empirical research on the success of production control in building construction projects , Published PhD Thesis, Department of Structural Engineering and Building Technology, Helsinki University of Technology.
Tuomela, A (2005) Network service organisation : interaction in workplace networks , Published PhD Thesis, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Helsinki University of Technology.
Ventovuori, T (2007) Elements of sourcing strategy in facilites management services : decision categories and choices, Published PhD Thesis, Department of Structural Engineering and Building Technology, Helsinki University of Technology.