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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S (1997) Developing the construction industry in the United Arab Emirates with special reference to Abu Dhabi, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of London, University College London.
Atkinson, A R (2000) The management of error in construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of London, University College London.
Filho, Antonio Juca (1995) Technological change and informal housebuilding in Brazil, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of London, University College London.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econometric analysis of property and construction markets in commercial and residential sectors for GB and its regions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of London, University College London.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Cruz, J L (2021) Digital workflow for the design, construction and management of natural bamboo pole structures, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of London, University College London.
Polson, D R (2020) Assessment of applications of optimisation to building design and energy modelling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of London, University College London.
Reeves, K (2003) The evolution of the Japanese construction business system and its major players, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of London, University College London.
Reichert, J (2005) Will change management master the challenge of introducing the Eurocodes to the UK?, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of London, University College London.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: culture; change management; collaboration; communication; feedback; knowledge management; leadership; learning; manufacturing; monitoring; risk management; stakeholder; UK
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/1427973559
- Abstract:
The Eurocodes are coming. A major imposed change for the construction industry, affecting the ways of working in engineering consultancies, manufacturing and on site. This paper proposes to consider whether 'change management' will master the challenge of introducing the Eurocodes to the UK. A difference in approach to developments between small and large organisations is investigated. Small organisations seem to have more problems with the implementation. Findings are based on a thorough literature review on change, 'change management' and the Eurocodes, which is sustained by feedback from practitioners in engineering consultancies. People need to deal with the change at an individual level within a supportive organisational framework. Assistance can be provided by developing and putting into practice a management strategy under consideration of the following aspects: (1) systematic and integrative planning, (2) a balanced change culture, (3) a learning organisation, (4) good interaction and collaboration, (5) stakeholder management, (6) risk management, (7) knowledge management, (8) good communication, (9) involvement and empowerment, (10) management backing combined with leadership vision, and (11) monitoring. Moreover, it is highlighted how further work is required with regards to the dissemination of information on the Eurocodes. Recommendations are made, emphasising particular points of importance, to help facilitating the transition process.
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.