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Algarni, A M, Arditi, D and Polat, G (2007) Build-Operate-Transfer in Infrastructure Projects in the United States. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 728–35.

Ali, S, Zayed, T and Hegab, M (2007) Modeling the Effect of Subjective Factors on Productivity of Trenchless Technology Application to Buried Infrastructure Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 743–8.

Balasubramanian, V and Prasad, G S (2007) Manual Bar Bending—An Occupational Hazard for Construction Workers in Developing Nations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 791–7.

Cariaga, I, El-Diraby, T and Osman, H (2007) Integrating Value Analysis and Quality Function Deployment for Evaluating Design Alternatives. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 761–70.

Fan, S, Shen, Q and Lin, G (2007) Comparative Study of Idea Generation between Traditional Value Management Workshops and GDSS-Supported Workshops. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 816–25.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Value management; Comparative studies; Decision support systems;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2007)133:10(816)
  • Abstract:
    Value management (VM) has been widely used to meet challenges arising from the construction industry. However, it has also encountered some problems such as passive participation in VM workshops and a lack of time and information to complete all tasks in the workshops. A group decision support system (GDSS), entitled interactive value management system (IVMS), has been developed by the writers to overcome these problems. This paper starts with an introduction to GDSS and a critical review of technologies used in the process of idea generation in VM workshops. This is followed by findings of a laboratory experiment designed to compare the productivity of traditional brainstorming and brainstorming with IVMS support in VM workshops. The results of the experiment showed that IVMS has a positive influence on idea generation in VM workshops. Finally, the implications of the study and directions for future research are discussed.

Ibbs, W and Nguyen, L D (2007) Alternative for Quantifying Field-Overhead Damages. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 736–42.

Lee, E, Lee, H and Ibbs, C W (2007) Productivity Aspects of Urban Freeway Rehabilitation with Accelerated Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 798–806.

Lingard, H, Brown, K, Bradley, L, Bailey, C and Townsend, K (2007) Improving Employees’ Work-Life Balance in the Construction Industry: Project Alliance Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 807–15.

Shapira, A and Goldenberg, M (2007) “Soft” Considerations in Equipment Selection for Building Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 749–60.

Williams, T, Bernold, L and Lu, H (2007) Adoption Patterns of Advanced Information Technologies in the Construction Industries of the United States and Korea. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 780–90.

Zhang, G and Zou, P X (2007) Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process Risk Assessment Approach for Joint Venture Construction Projects in China. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 771–9.