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Al-Zarooni, S (1997) Developing the construction industry in the United Arab Emirates with special reference to Abu Dhabi, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of London, University College London.
Atkinson, A R (2000) The management of error in construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of London, University College London.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: failure; socio-technical systems; construction project
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/1925002719
- Abstract:
The "defects problem" has demanded considerable attention in recent years, with much emphasis given to the technical causes of failure. This research project examines the problem from a different point of view - that of human error. Taking as a starting point, technical publications in the construction industry, the research reviews human error literature from a variety of industries and perspectives and synthesises a model of error causation covering organisations in a construction project context. This model is then progressively tested in four studies, a general preliminary survey and three more detailed studies of house-building. Conclusions support the view that errors leading to failure in complex socio-technical systems often exhibit systems characteristics and involve the whole managerial structure. An improved model is proposed, which emphasises the importance of both project and general management errors.
Filho, Antonio Juca (1995) Technological change and informal housebuilding in Brazil, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of London, University College London.
Lin, R F Y (2016) The comparative econometric analysis of property and construction markets in commercial and residential sectors for GB and its regions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of London, University College London.
Mimendi Cruz, J L (2021) Digital workflow for the design, construction and management of natural bamboo pole structures, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of London, University College London.
Polson, D R (2020) Assessment of applications of optimisation to building design and energy modelling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of London, University College London.
Reeves, K (2003) The evolution of the Japanese construction business system and its major players, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of London, University College London.
Reichert, J (2005) Will change management master the challenge of introducing the Eurocodes to the UK?, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of London, University College London.
Shafie, K (1995) Building refurbishment contracts bid decision knowledge and its applicationan a knowledge based decision support system (ADJUBID), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of London, University College London.
Udomdech, P (2020) Project-based innovation learning mechanisms in the built environment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of London, University College London.
Zhao, C E (2007) Financial risk management of PPP projects in the UK and China: A comparative study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of London, University College London.