LJ Koskela
Design management in building construction: from theory to practice
Koskela, LJ; Huovila, P; Leinonen, J
Authors
P Huovila
J Leinonen
Abstract
The design process can be conceptualized in at least three different ways: 1) as a process of transforming inputs into outputs, 2) as a flow of information through time and space, and 3) as a process for generating value for customers. Case studies and research findings to date indicate that design management in construction is deficient from all three of these points of view. In this paper, a series of experiments aiming at creating clarity and introducing systematic management principles from all three perspectives is described. The results of these experiments suggest that the use of relatively simple, albeit theory-driven, tools can achieve major improvements in the process of construction design. It is argued that only when based on suitable conceptualizations, and informed by empirical data, can effective methods be devised to ameliorate construction design and engineering.
Citation
Koskela, L., Huovila, P., & Leinonen, J. (2002). Design management in building construction: from theory to practice. Journal of Construction Research, 3(1), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1142/S1609945102000035
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Mar 1, 2002 |
Deposit Date | Oct 4, 2007 |
Journal | Journal of Construction Research |
Print ISSN | 1609-9451 |
Publisher | World Scientific Publishing |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 3 |
Issue | 1 |
Pages | 1-16 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1142/S1609945102000035 |
Keywords | Economics, finance, management, engineering, building design, design management, concurrent engineering, lean construction |
Publisher URL | http://www.worldscinet.com/cgi-bin/details.cgi?id=jsname:jcr&type=all |
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