All Outputs (14)

Method for automated requirement checking in social housing projects (2018)
Journal Article
von der Heyde Fernandes, G., Formoso, C., & Tzortzopoulos Fazenda, P. (2018). Method for automated requirement checking in social housing projects. Ambiente Construído (Online), 18(4), 259-278. https://doi.org/10.1590/s1678-86212018000400304

One of the possible strategies for improving the quality of construction projects is the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM), which involves innovations in information technology and changes in critical processes. In the social housing sector... Read More about Method for automated requirement checking in social housing projects.

Visual management in production management : a literature synthesis (2016)
Journal Article
Tezel, B., Koskela, L., & Tzortzopoulos Fazenda, P. (2016). Visual management in production management : a literature synthesis. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 27(6), 766-799. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMTM-08-2015-0071

Purpose- The purpose of this paper is to holistically discuss, explore and synthesise the key literature on Visual Management, an important, yet highly fragmented subject that is frequently referred in lean production accounts. Research Methodology... Read More about Visual management in production management : a literature synthesis.

Visual management in Brazilian construction companies : taxonomy and guidelines for implementation (2015)
Journal Article
Tezel, B., Koskela, L., Tzortzopoulos Fazenda, P., Formoso, C., & Alves, T. (2015). Visual management in Brazilian construction companies : taxonomy and guidelines for implementation. Journal of Management in Engineering, 31(6), 05015001. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29ME.1943-5479.0000354

Visual management (VM) is the managerial strategy of consciously integrating visual tools in workspaces with the aim of increasing transparency on construction sites. Several VM tools and approaches that had been originally developed in the manufactu... Read More about Visual management in Brazilian construction companies : taxonomy and guidelines for implementation.

Improving construction management practice with the Last Planner System : a case study (2014)
Journal Article
Alsehaimi, A., Tzortzopoulos Fazenda, P., & Koskela, L. (2014). Improving construction management practice with the Last Planner System : a case study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 21(1), 51-64. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-03-2012-0032

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the effectiveness of implementing the Last Planner System (LPS) to improve construction planning practice and enhance site management in the Saudi construction industry. Design/methodology/approac... Read More about Improving construction management practice with the Last Planner System : a case study.

The need for alternative research approaches in construction management : the case of delay studies (2013)
Journal Article
Alsehaimi, A., Koskela, L., & Tzortzopoulos Fazenda, P. (2013). The need for alternative research approaches in construction management : the case of delay studies. Journal of Management in Engineering, 29(4), 407-413. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29ME.1943-5479.0000148

Over the years, there have been many studies of delay in construction, and this type of study continues to be popular in construction management research. A synthesis and critical evaluation of delay studies in developing countries reveals that poor... Read More about The need for alternative research approaches in construction management : the case of delay studies.

Gestao de beneficios na etapa de projecto em empreendimentos hospitalares do reino unido [Managing benefits in the design of healthcare favilities in the UK] (2010)
Journal Article
Tillmann, P., Tzortzopoulos, P., Sapountzis, S., & Formoso, C. (2010). Gestao de beneficios na etapa de projecto em empreendimentos hospitalares do reino unido [Managing benefits in the design of healthcare favilities in the UK]. Gestão & Tecnologia de Projetos, 5(1), 109-132. https://doi.org/10.4237/gtp.v5i1.114

Proposal: The healthcare system in the United kingdomis passing through transformation and change for improvement and innovation. Within this context, healthcare facilities are being developed in a complex multi-stakeholder environment, which usually... Read More about Gestao de beneficios na etapa de projecto em empreendimentos hospitalares do reino unido [Managing benefits in the design of healthcare favilities in the UK].

Redefining healthcare infrastructure : moving toward integrated solutions (2010)
Journal Article
Tillmann, P., Tzortzopoulos, P., & Formoso, C. (2010). Redefining healthcare infrastructure : moving toward integrated solutions. Health Environments Research and Design Journal, 3(2), 84-96

Currently in the United Kingdom there is a trend to broaden the scope of service provision in the healthcare sector. Not only are new healthcare-related services being provided to the community, but also there is increasing concern for providing serv... Read More about Redefining healthcare infrastructure : moving toward integrated solutions.

Using the physical properties of artefacts to manage through-life knowledge flows in the built environment : an initial exploration (2010)
Journal Article
Rooke, C., Rooke, J., Koskela, L., & Tzortzopoulos, P. (2010). Using the physical properties of artefacts to manage through-life knowledge flows in the built environment : an initial exploration. Construction Management and Economics, 28(6), 601-613. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2010.489925

Effective through-life management of built facilities requires effective through-life knowledge management to support it. The KIM (Immortal Information and Through-Life Knowledge Management) project attempted to develop such an approach, based on a... Read More about Using the physical properties of artefacts to manage through-life knowledge flows in the built environment : an initial exploration.

The gaps between healthcare service and building design : a state of the art review (2009)
Journal Article
Tzortzopoulos, P., Codinhoto, R., Kagioglou, M., Rooke, J., & Koskela, L. (2009). The gaps between healthcare service and building design : a state of the art review. Ambiente Construído (Online), 9(2), 47-55

Healthcare buildings are designed to achieve diverse objectives, ranging from providing appropriate environments where care can be delivered to communities to increasing operational efficiency and improving patient flows and the patient experience. I... Read More about The gaps between healthcare service and building design : a state of the art review.

The impacts of the built environment on health outcomes (2009)
Journal Article
Codinhoto, R., Tzortzopoulos, P., Kagioglou, M., & Aouad, G. (2009). The impacts of the built environment on health outcomes. Facilities, 27(3/4), 138-151. https://doi.org/10.1108/02632770910933152

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present a conceptual framework that categorises the features and characteristics of the built environment that impact on health outcomes. Design/methodology/approach – An extensive literature review was carrie... Read More about The impacts of the built environment on health outcomes.

Clients’ activities at the design front-end (2006)
Journal Article
Tzortzopoulos, P., Cooper, R., Chan, P., & Kagioglou, M. (2006). Clients’ activities at the design front-end. Design Studies, 27(6), 657-683. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.destud.2006.04.002

This paper describes a study analysing the front-end of the design process for primary healthcare facilities in the UK. A case study approach was used to gain a detailed understanding of the clients' activities at the front-end of the design process.... Read More about Clients’ activities at the design front-end.

Organisational learning: conceptual challenges from a project perspective (2005)
Journal Article
Chan, P., Cooper, R., & Tzortzopoulos, P. (2005). Organisational learning: conceptual challenges from a project perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 23(7), 747-756. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190500127021

Organizational learning has been widely acknowledged as holding the key for companies to survive and prosper and has, in recent years, gained currency in construction management research. Much research centred upon the study of organizational learnin... Read More about Organisational learning: conceptual challenges from a project perspective.

Process models implementation in the construction industry: a literature synthesis (2005)
Journal Article
Tzortzopoulos, P., Sexton, M., & Cooper, R. (2005). Process models implementation in the construction industry: a literature synthesis. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12(5), 470-486. https://doi.org/10.1108/09699980510627162

Purpose - Different process models have been developed by academia and industry to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the design and construction activity in response to the need for improving performance. However, the effective and widespre... Read More about Process models implementation in the construction industry: a literature synthesis.

A model for managing the product development process in house building (2002)
Journal Article
Formoso, C., Tzortzopoulos, P., & Liedtke, R. (2002). A model for managing the product development process in house building. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(5-6), 419-432. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-232X.2002.00274.x

The performance of the product development process has a critical influence in the efficiency and duration of building projects, as well as on the quality of the final product. Despite its importance, relatively little attention has been given to the... Read More about A model for managing the product development process in house building.