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Chinowsky, P, Diekmann, J and Galotti, V (2008) Social Network Model of Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(10), 804–12.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Social factors; Construction management; Communication;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2008)134:10(804)
  • Abstract:
    Engineering and construction projects are dependent on two fundamental elements: (1) the ability to plan and manage the technical components of the project such as the tasks and resources; and (2) the ability of the project participants to effectively develop into a high performance team. Historically, the industry has focused extensively on optimizing the project management processes associated with the former element. In this focus, organizations have emphasized the ability to develop the optimum plan, allocate resources efficiently, and utilize control functions to ensure that the project stays on schedule and within budget. Although this has been effective, this engineering focus has reached the point of diminishing results. Specifically, the engineering approach to project management has neglected to recognize the importance of the participants to the success of the overall project. Rather, the engineering approach has favored the development of an optimum plan as the path to effective project management. In this paper, the engineering-based approach to project success is reconfigured to reemphasize the need to develop high performing teams by recognizing the importance of the project network. This recognition is formalized in the social network model of construction that integrates classic project management concepts with social science variables to enhance the focus on knowledge sharing as the foundation for achieving high performance teams and project results.

Hartmann, T, Gao, J and Fischer, M (2008) Areas of Application for 3D and 4D Models on Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(10), 776–85.

Leu, S and Lin, Y (2008) Project Performance Evaluation Based on Statistical Process Control Techniques. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(10), 813–9.

Oo, B, Drew, D S and Lo, H (2008) Heterogeneous Approach to Modeling Contractors' Decision-to-Bid Strategies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(10), 766–75.

Rojas, E M (2008) Single versus Multiple Prime Contracting. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(10), 758–65.

Sellés, M E, Rubio, J A and Mullor, J R (2008) Development of a Quantification Proposal for Hidden Quality Costs: Applied to the Construction Sector. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(10), 749–57.

Showalter, W E and Halpin, D W (2008) Dynamic Programming Approach to Optimization of Site Remediation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(10), 820–7.

Song, L and AbouRizk, S M (2008) Measuring and Modeling Labor Productivity Using Historical Data. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(10), 786–94.

Wang, Y, Goodrum, P M, Haas, C T and Glover, R W (2008) Craft Training Issues in American Industrial and Commercial Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(10), 795–803.