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Abuwarda, Z and Hegazy, T (2016) Flexible Activity Relations to Support Optimum Schedule Acceleration. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).

Bayram, S and Al-Jibouri, S (2016) Efficacy of Estimation Methods in Forecasting Building Projects’ Costs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).

Brockmann, C, Brezinski, H and Erbe, A (2016) Innovation in Construction Megaprojects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).

Carretero-Ayuso, M J, García-Sanz-Calcedo, J and Reyes-Rodríguez, A M (2016) Qualitative and Quantitative Analyses on Project Deficiencies in Flat-Roof Design in Extremadura, Spain. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).

Chancellor, W and Lu, W (2016) A Regional and Provincial Productivity Analysis of the Chinese Construction Industry: 1995 to 2012. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).

Gardner, B J, Gransberg, D D and Jeong, H D (2016) Reducing Data-Collection Efforts for Conceptual Cost Estimating at a Highway Agency. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).

Gosling, J, Pero, M, Schoenwitz, M, Towill, D and Cigolini, R (2016) Defining and Categorizing Modules in Building Projects: An International Perspective. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).

Lee, J (2016) Estimating Cumulative Damages due to Disruptions in Repetitive Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).

Lee, Y, Kim, J and Lee, T S (2016) Topological Competiveness Based on Social Relationships in the Korean Construction-Management Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).

Liang, C, Lu, W, Rowlinson, S and Zhang, X (2016) Development of a Multifunctional BIM Maturity Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).

Love, P E D and Smith, J (2016) Toward Error Management in Construction: Moving beyond a Zero Vision. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Experience; Collective learning framework; Learning; Process improvement; Zero vision; Contracting;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001170
  • Abstract:
    In addressing the need to ensure not only rigor but also relevance (i.e., practical and socially applicable) in research, this paper provides the knowledge required to understand how to intervene in construction and initiate change that satisfies the need to learn and engender process improvement. In addressing the need to ensure relevance for practice, this paper examines how the 6Es collective learning framework (engaging authentic leadership, enacting coaching, engendering a learning climate enacting behaviors, embedding collective learning, and engaging a new culture) can be operationalized. In doing so, the concept of zero vision (i.e., defects and harm) that is aligned with the notion of error prevention (i.e., errors can be and should be prevented) is challenged and an alternative emphasis on error management (i.e., errors happen) is promulgated; the managerial implications of adopting this approach are discussed as well. The paper concludes that if the construction industry is to gain traction in the pursuit of productivity and performance improvements, then greater emphasis needs to be placed on developing a learning culture that is able to transform error events into experiences; Learning from errors that have occurred (error management) can then help to prevent errors in the future.

Lv, X and El-Gohary, N M (2016) Discovering Context-Specific Integration Practices for Integrating NEPA into Statewide and Metropolitan Project Planning Processes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).

O’Connor, J T, Choi, J O and Winkler, M (2016) Critical Success Factors for Commissioning and Start-Up of Capital Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).

Rodríguez-Garzón, I, Martínez-Fiestas, M, Delgado-Padial, A and Lucas-Ruiz, V (2016) An Exploratory Analysis of Perceived Risk among Construction Workers in Three Spanish-Speaking Countries. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).

Seo, J, Lee, S and Seo, J (2016) Simulation-Based Assessment of Workers’ Muscle Fatigue and Its Impact on Construction Operations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).

Zhou, H W, Zhou, Y H and Zhao, C J (2016) Fault-Response Mechanism of Production System in Concrete-Dam-Construction Simulation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).