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Abbasian Hosseini, S A (2015) Social and engineering aspects of construction site management using simulation and social network analysis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Abudayyeh, O Y (1991) An automated data acquisition and data storage model for improving cost and schedule control, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Al-Ibrahim, A (2006) Optimizing roof maintenance and replacement decisions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Alsharef, A F A (2022) Leveraging data analytics to improve construction operations and occupational safety, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Arocho Rosa, I d M (2015) The impact of transportation construction projects and activities on emissions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Attia, T M (2002) The impact of communication technologies on group problem-solving performance in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: construction project; collaboration; conflicts; problem solving; visualization; productivity; communication; computer-mediated communication; experiment
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/305514212
- Abstract:
The continuous interaction among construction project participants is key to resolve conflicts and speed up problem solving in construction. New communication technologies as computer-mediated communication and video conferencing allow geographically separated group members conduct real-time meetings. The adoption of these technologies by the construction industry could speed up problem solving, improve collaboration, and reduce productivity losses due to lack of information. However, there is a lack of understanding of how these technologies compare to the traditional face-to-face and audio communications. Also, there is no common agreement on which features of communication technologies are most appropriate for use in construction. The goal of this research is to assess the impacts of the emerging communication technologies on group performance in construction. In this study, seven real-time communication channels representing traditional and emerging communication methods in construction. These channels are: (1) Face-to-face, (2) Audio, (3) Fax, (4) Computer-mediated text communication, (5) Computer mediated text, voice, and sketching utility, (6) Computer-mediated text, voice and software-sharing, and (7) Video-conferencing. Four group tasks were created to emulate typical problem solving tasks in construction. A total of 84 experiments by two-participant groups were conducted to assess the impact of communication channels and task types on group performance. The evaluation of the experimental data using two-way analysis of variance supports the proposed model and provides evidence regarding the effectiveness of computer-mediated and video conferencing communication for problem solving in construction. In addition, the analysis shows that groups using media-rich computer-mediated communications perform at levels equal or better than face-to-face groups. In addition, performance differences between video-conferencing and face-to-face groups on tasks that have low visualization requirements were insignificant. The findings of the study provide quantitative evidence on the relative effectiveness of computer-mediated and video conferencing communications compared to face-to-face and audio communications. Implications of the research findings on technology adoption in construction companies and on the development of future communication systems are discussed.
Bai, Y (1996) Planning and control model for robotic bridge painting, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Banerjee, S (2022) Developing an organization-wide knowledge repository with intelligent knowledge transference to enhance construction project outcomes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Becker, T C (2012) Improving the predictability of construction project outcomes through project level indirect construction cost practices, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Chmielewski, H T (2023) Overcoming modeling barriers in long-term interdependent infrastructure systems planning, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Choi, B (2003) Topics in risk-based design and performance evaluation of structures, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Dorr, E E (1979) Economies of scale in high school construction and operation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Hollar, D A (2011) Predicting preliminary engineering costs for highway projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Isied, M M (2023) Critical assessment of asphalt mixture design procedures and asphalt mixture classification systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Javanmardi, A (2019) Strategies and predictive models for reducing workflow variability in construction production systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Kranz, C N (2021) Optimizing compost incorporation for stormwater infiltration, runoff quality, and vegetation establishment in post-construction soils, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Lee, D (2023) Development of a real-time automated mobile robotic welding system in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Lee, J (2005) Value analysis of Wi-Fi agent functions in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Namian, M (2017) Factors affecting construction hazard recognition and safety risk perception, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Noghabaei, M (2021) Visual and behavioral data analysis in immersive virtual environments for enhancing construction safety, planning, and control, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Nuntasunti, S (2004) The effects of visual-based information logistics in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Orgut, R E (2017) Metrics that matter: Improving project controls and analytics in construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Piper, B E B (2014) Optimization methods for improving the resilience of civil infrastructure systems subject to natural hazards, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Rihani, R A (2006) An investigation of critical success factors for robotic masonry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Russell, M M (2013) Allocation of time buffer to construction project task durations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Vereen, S C (2013) Forecasting skilled labor demand in the US construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Wambeke, B W (2011) Identifying, prioritizing, and reducing variation of construction related tasks, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Zuluaga Santa, C M (2018) Protecting bridge maintenance workers: Evaluating fall protection supplementary devices using virtual prototyping and wearable technology, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.