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Barton, R T (2000) Soft value management methodology for use in project initiation: a learning journey. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 109–22.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: action research; facilitation; soft value management; value engineering; value management
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1609-9451
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  • Abstract:
    A learning journey is described which began by investigating the application of traditional value engineering to construction projects in Australia. The journey takes the form of an action-research program in which many of value management studies of real projects were undertaken. Through two major iterations of the action-research cycle (as well as many sub-iterations) a number of key learnings were identified which led to substantial changes to the value management methodology. As the journey continued, a "soft" form of value management evolved focusing on strategic and conceptual planning and particularly upon capturing requirements in complex circumstances such as in project initiation. Major emphasis is placed upon effective facilitation.

Fong, P S-W (2000) Facilitated team learning in value management teams. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 99–107.

Holt, G D and Faniran, O (2000) Construction management research: a blend of rationalist and interpretative paradigms. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 177–82.

Kwon, A H C, Then, D and Skitmore, M R (2000) Risk management in Singapore construction joint ventures. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 139–49.

Masurier, J L, Blockley, D and Wood, D M (2000) Management of value and uncertainty in construction projects. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 123–9.

Mootanah, D P (2000) Theory meets practice: proposal for a dynamic value and risk methodology for project management. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 131–8.

Nicholas, J, Holt, G D and Mihsein, M (2000) Predicting materials suppliers' bad debt. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 159–67.

Seni, D A (2000) From scientific management to process engineering: the spontaneous theory of technological value in the design of work in organizations. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 91–8.

Tan, W and Elias, Y (2000) Learning-by-doing in Singapore construction. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 151–8.

Wong, F K W, Chan, S C M, Tse, R Y C and Love, P E D (2000) Improving safety knowledge through training: the case of Hong Kong. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 169–75.

Woodhead, R (2000) From individual perspectives to a global VM potential. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 87–90.