... the interrelationships between the factors which influence the delays in the relocation of utilities. Design/methodology/approach – Case studies were conducted on 11 road and bridge projects in India with varying levels of complexity and size. Factors causing relocation delays were identified using computer aided...

... by the construction team. The paper also identifies directions for further development of the 4D technology as an aid in construction planning and decision making. Research limitations/implications – The tests on the tool are limited to a single case study and further research is needed to test the use of game...

... on the critical dimensions impacting on the viability of using PPPs for school development. Design/methodology/approach – Comparative case studies of two school PPP projects based in Australia and New Zealand were adopted as the main research method. Semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders were...

... on the brackets or platform. Buildings Case studies Productivity rate Formwork development has paralleled the growth of concrete construction throughout the twentieth century (Hanna, 1999). As advancements were made in concrete construction, formwork designers and builders were required to provide...

...Jessica Siva; Kerry London Purpose This paper seeks to explain how clients deal effectively with challenges on private single dwelling projects by achieving learning. Design/methodology/approach Eight in‐depth interviews were conducted across five case studies of successful architect‐client...

... into understanding the challenges faced by similar projects. Originality/value Unlike many reports of similar‐sized projects, this case study uses data gathered throughout the life of a lengthy construction project. It uses these data to conduct an assessment of project performance and evaluate the way...

... incidents to observe prominent factors and contribute to development of best practice guidance for improving health and safety relating to mini‐excavator use. Design/methodology/approach Comprehensive documentary data from eight case study incidents, along with anecdotal data from a further three, were...

.../approach To achieve the research objectives, a detailed case study of previous bridge replacement following an extreme event was conducted. The case study was performed using a three‐step approach. First, the research team reviewed the literature related to the case. Second, the research team interviewed...

...Monty Sutrisna; Peter Barrett Purpose Information and findings from investigations of construction projects using qualitative methodologies such as the grounded theory methodology (GTM) are inevitably rich. When using multiple case studies, the cross‐case analysis procedure has been found...

... and scheduling, prioritisation, repetition and standardisation, have major influences on MPEs. A multiple case study research design, using replication as the underlying logic, was adopted (Eisenhardt, 1989 ; Yin, 1994). Clients' construction portfolios were identified as the unit of analysis for the study...

...A.D.F. Price This paper investigates current approaches to the process of managing strategy within the construction industry. The results from nine case studies have been summarised under the headings of: defining the process of developing strategy; activities and outputs associated...

... Case studies Construction projects Ideographic interpretation Practitioners Value management Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 1997 4 | 2,113-125 Recurring themes in value management practice S.J. SIMISTER& S.D.GREEN Department of Construction Management & Engineering...