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Bambrick, B (1994) Construction of an Island. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 223–7.

Gordon, C M (1994) Choosing Appropriate Construction Contracting Method. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 196–210.

Grimm, C T (1994) Void Mortar Joints: Bane of Brick Masonry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 152–61.

Halligan, D W, Demsetz, L A, Brown, J D and Pace, C B (1994) Action‐Response Model and Loss of Productivity in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 47–64.

Ledbetter, W B (1994) Quality Performance on Successful Project. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 34–46.

Oloufa, A A, Eltahan, A A and Papacostas, C S (1994) Integrated GIS for Construction Site Investigation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 211–22.

Riad, N I, Arditi, D and Mohammadi, J (1994) Integrated System for Managing Owner‐Directed Project Acceleration. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 77–95.

Russell, A D and Fayek, A (1994) Automated Corrective Action Selection Assistant. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 11–33.

Russell, J S, Gugel, J G and Radtke, M W (1994) Comparative Analysis of Three Constructability Approaches. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 180–95.

Rwelamila, P D (1994) Group Dynamics and Construction Project Manager. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 3–10.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Teamwork; Project management; Communication; Construction management; Management;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1994)120:1(3)
  • Abstract:
    Construction is a labor‐intensive industry and is likely to remain so for the foreseeable future. One of the key areas in the project manager's strategic and tactical management of a construction project is managing people. This paper starts by reviewing some of the classic theories on human group behavior, and relates them to construction project management. It further argues that group dynamics has significant impact on project performance. Overall effectiveness and efficiency of the project depend on the coordinated efforts of individuals working together on‐ and off‐site in groups within the whole project‐management system. Communication is presented as the basis of construction project group dynamics, allowing the interactions that are necessary in carrying out project activities. Two‐way communication, feedback, and “checking for meaning” are means of facilitating mutual understanding between project team members, and between various groups. The paper concludes by looking at the purpose of project groups or teams, and accomplishment of the same.

Tanwani, R and Iseley, D T (1994) Tracking and Steering Systems in Trenchless Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 65–76.

Teicholz, P and Fischer, M (1994) Strategy for Computer Integrated Construction Technology. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 117–31.

Thabet, W Y and Beliveau, Y J (1994) Modeling Work Space to Schedule Repetitive Floors in Multistory Buildings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 96–116.

Thomas, H R and Sakarcan, A S (1994) Forecasting Labor Productivity Using Factor Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 228–39.

Warszawski, A and Rosenfeld, Y (1994) Robot for Interior‐Finishing Works in Building: Feasibility Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 132–51.

Wu, R W and Hadipriono, F C (1994) Fuzzy Modus Ponens Deduction Technique for Construction Scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 162–79.