Outputs (75)

A literature synthesis of innovation in small construction firms: insights, ambiguities and questions (2003)
Journal Article
Sexton, M., & Barrett, P. (2003). A literature synthesis of innovation in small construction firms: insights, ambiguities and questions. Construction Management and Economics, 21(6), 613-622. https://doi.org/10.1080/0144619032000134147

Construction firms are being challenged to be more adept at successful innovation to better meet client needs and to enhance business competitiveness. The substantial contribution that small construction firms make to the output of the industry signi... Read More about A literature synthesis of innovation in small construction firms: insights, ambiguities and questions.

Hybrid concrete: improved processes and performance (2003)
Journal Article
Barrett, P. (2003). Hybrid concrete: improved processes and performance. https://doi.org/10.1680/stbu.156.2.193.37875

This paper presents the results of a study of three very successful Hybrid concrete projects. Supply chain analyses are described and, in the event, the situations found are typified as networks. Problem areas are identified together with various ill... Read More about Hybrid concrete: improved processes and performance.

Hybrid concrete: improved processes and performance (2003)
Journal Article
Barrett, P. (2003). Hybrid concrete: improved processes and performance. https://doi.org/10.1680/stbu.156.2.193.37875

This paper presents the results of a study of three very successful Hybrid concrete projects. Supply chain analyses are described and, in the event, the situations found are typified as networks. Problem areas are identified together with various ill... Read More about Hybrid concrete: improved processes and performance.

Research as a kaleidoscope on practice (2003)
Journal Article
Barrett, P., & Barrett, L. (2003). Research as a kaleidoscope on practice. Construction Management and Economics, 21(7), 755-766. https://doi.org/10.1080/0144619032000093314

Insufficient attention is paid to the relationship between research and practice in construction. Those in industry want straightforward guidance, but inhabit a complex socially constructed world. As a result, they are often disappointed with the con... Read More about Research as a kaleidoscope on practice.

Research as a kaleidoscope on practice (2003)
Journal Article
Barrett, P., & Barrett, L. (2003). Research as a kaleidoscope on practice. Construction Management and Economics, 21(7), 755-766. https://doi.org/10.1080/0144619032000093314

Insufficient attention is paid to the relationship between research and practice in construction. Those in industry want straightforward guidance, but inhabit a complex socially constructed world. As a result, they are often disappointed with the con... Read More about Research as a kaleidoscope on practice.

Improving the business process of reactive maintenance projects (2002)
Journal Article
Ali, K., Sun, M., Petley, G., & Barrett, P. (2002). Improving the business process of reactive maintenance projects. Facilities, 20(7/8), 251-261. https://doi.org/10.1108/02632770210435161

This paper examines the business process of reactive maintenance projects and proposes an improvement through information technology. Among the major problems that have been revealed from the process analysis are getting the right problem for the rig... Read More about Improving the business process of reactive maintenance projects.

Improving the business process of reactive maintenance projects (2002)
Journal Article
Ali, K., Sun, M., Petley, G., & Barrett, P. (2002). Improving the business process of reactive maintenance projects. Facilities, 20(7/8), 251-261. https://doi.org/10.1108/02632770210435161

This paper examines the business process of reactive maintenance projects and proposes an improvement through information technology. Among the major problems that have been revealed from the process analysis are getting the right problem for the rig... Read More about Improving the business process of reactive maintenance projects.

Integrated delivery systems for sustainable construction (1999)
Journal Article
Barrett, P., Sexton, M., & Green, L. (1999). Integrated delivery systems for sustainable construction. Building Research and Information, 27(6), 397-404

This study, based on a Delphi exercise and further analysis, provides a consensus view on sustainable development in relation to the construction industry, together with a broad improvement-oriented model. A pressure-state-response model has been inf... Read More about Integrated delivery systems for sustainable construction.

Integrated delivery systems for sustainable construction (1999)
Journal Article
Barrett, P., Sexton, M., & Green, L. (1999). Integrated delivery systems for sustainable construction. Building Research and Information, 27(6), 397-404

This study, based on a Delphi exercise and further analysis, provides a consensus view on sustainable development in relation to the construction industry, together with a broad improvement-oriented model. A pressure-state-response model has been inf... Read More about Integrated delivery systems for sustainable construction.

Facilities management quality systems: An important improvement area (1995)
Journal Article
Barrett, P. (1995). Facilities management quality systems: An important improvement area. Building Research and Information, 23(3), 167-174. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613219508727451

The case study presented illustrates the personnel aspects of facilities management as an interactive function. Aspects of tqm are valuable, but an emphasis on learning organizations - based on learning individuals - has emerged as probably the most... Read More about Facilities management quality systems: An important improvement area.