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Abdelhamid, T S (1999) Measuring and evaluating physiological demands of construction work, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Al-Hussayen, M A (1980) Building problems in Saudi Arabia: The need for building research, and the development of building research approaches, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Awwad, R E (2010) Neutral and risk-sensitive models for competitive bidding methods based on average and order statistics, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Behzadan, A H (2008) Arviscope: Georeferenced visualization of dynamic construction processes in three-dimensional outdoor augmented reality, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Chen, T Y-J (2019) Advancing quantitative risk analysis for critical water infrastructure, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Choi, B (2018) The role of socio-cognitive process in construction workers' safety behaviors, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Chung, K H Y (2022) Data fusion, hedonic pricing, and blockchains: Lowering investment barriers for sustainable infrastructure, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Colberg, M R (1950) Federal control of construction following World War II, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Dias, A, Jr. (1994) A managerial and financial study on the involvement of private sector companies in the development, construction, operation, and ownership of infrastructure projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Dzeng, R-J (1995) CasePlan: a case-based planner and scheduler for construction using product modeling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan.
Han, S-H (2004) A working prototype of distributed collaborative architectural design system, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Hasell, M J (1983) Gaming simulation: A communication tool for architects and designers, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Henn, R L (2013) Moving targets: Managing interinstitutional relationships in green building design and construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Howe, A S (1998) A new paradigm for life-cycle management of kit-of-parts building systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Ismail, I A (2014) Financial cash flow determinants of company failure in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Jebelli, H (2019) Wearable biosensors to understand construction workers' mental and physical stress, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Kabo, F W (2006) Low-cost housing design and provision: A case study of Kenya, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Kalampakorn, S (2000) Stages of construction workers' use of hearing protection, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Khoury, H M (2009) Context-aware information access and retrieval for rapid on-site decision making in construction, inspection and maintenance of constructed facilities, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Kirk, S J (1992) Improved design decision-making using small group value engineering gaming/simulation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: culture; group dynamics; skills; communication; design decision; gaming; leadership; value engineering; architects; United States; simulation
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/303997456
- Abstract:
This exploratory research investigates design decision-making in architecture and value engineering and how this decision-making is influenced by group dynamics and gaming/simulation. Its results can be used to enhance the abilities of architects to work effectively in groups and to improve their design decision-making skills in order to better meet today's society needs to design highly complex facilities of greater quality using less resources than ever before. The nature of this research was hypothesis generation. Because of this, a structured observation methodology was utilized to examine the role of value engineering gaming/simulation (G/S) to improve small group performance and result in more effective design decision-making. Four groups of five assisted in this research to gain their reaction and comments to this G/S. They also helped identify the major factors which contribute to improved group performance. Half were selected for their preference to work alone (traditional culture), the other half were selected based on their desire to work in groups (comprehensive culture). These groups were observed to gain a better understanding of how each culture responds to the use of G/S. Three major results are suggested from this research. First, G/S appears to improve small group performance and can result in more effective design decision-making. Participants encouraged further refinement to this approach and that it be applied during the "early stages" for greatest project benefit. Secondly, improved group performance is most significantly influenced by team communication, followed by cohesiveness of the group and leadership. The third finding suggests application of G/S causes a cultural shift from traditional problem-solving in favor of the more comprehensive (team) approach. There also appears to be a cultural shift in favor of "value engineering" by the traditional groups. The ability to quickly generate design alternatives, then test these alternatives, in terms of cost, quality and value using a microcomputer model, was the most significant finding of this research. One of the oldest and largest architectural firms in the United States, Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, is now using this approach to improve its design decision-making.
Lee, H-S (1992) Automated interactive cost estimating system for reinforced concrete building structures, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Leu, S-S (1992) Object-oriented representation model of construction technology information, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Liang, C-J (2021) Affecting fundamental transformation in future construction work through replication of the master-apprentice learning model in human-robot worker teams, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Liu, M (2019) Video-based human motion capture and force estimation for comprehensive on-site ergonomic risk assessment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Lundeen, K M (2019) Autonomous scene understanding, motion planning, and task execution for geometrically adaptive robotized construction work, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Martin, S D (1981) Building contracts in classical Roman law, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Mason, B (2023) Advancing autonomous green stormwater infrastructure, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
McIntosh, J F (1984) The application of the relational data model to computer-aided building design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Odeh, A M (1992) CIPROS: Knowledge-based construction integrated project and process planning simulation system, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Paunikar, A (1983) Performance constraints of housing prefabricators in India: 3 case studies, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Rohlman, R E (1978) Construction management: A comparison of management services, time, cost and supervision performance factors on public school projects in Michigan, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Sherif, A H (1988) The choice of construction technology in developing countries: A socially conscious economic assessment approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Srisuwanrat, C (2009) The sequence step algorithm: A simulation-based scheduling algorithm for repetitive projects with probabilistic activity durations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Stino, R M (1999) Effect of spatial variables on bricklaying productivity and ergonomics, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Sugrue, D P (2021) Alternative financing for harbor infrastructure using big data analytics in the great lakes waterway, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Taemthong, W (2002) Accounting for the impact of learning and scheduled overtime: Developing dynamic models to estimate and control labor time and labor cost, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Tharachai, T (2004) Multiple project resource scheduling for construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Thomas, A (2017) Modeling occupant behavior, systems life cycle performance, and energy consumption nexus in buildings using multi-method distributed simulation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Xiao, Y (2017) Three-dimensional reconstruction and modeling using low-precision vision sensors for automation and robotics applications in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Michigan.
Zouein, P P (1995) MoveSchedule: a planning tool for scheduling space use on construction sites, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan.