The research described in this report was carried out by: The Australian Cooperative Research Cen... more The research described in this report was carried out by: The Australian Cooperative Research Centre for Construction Innovation Project Leader Dr Stephen Kajewski (QUT) Team Members Paul Tilley, Mr John Crawford (CSIRO), Todd Remmers (CSIRO) Professor Swee-Eng ...
The Participants of the CRC for Construction Innovation have delegated authority to the CEO of th... more The Participants of the CRC for Construction Innovation have delegated authority to the CEO of the CRC to give Participants permission to publish material created by the CRC for Construction Innovation. This delegation is contained in Clause 30 of the Agreement for the ...
The research described in this report was carried out by: ... Project Leader Dr Stephen Kajewski ... more The research described in this report was carried out by: ... Project Leader Dr Stephen Kajewski (QUT) Team Members Paul Tilley, Mr John Crawford, Todd Remmers (CSIRO) Professor Swee-Eng Chen, Professor Dennis Lenard, Graham Brewer, Rod Gameson, Richard ...
Kajewski, Stephen and Mohamed, Sherif and Tilley, Paul and Crawford, John and Chen, Swee-Eng and ... more Kajewski, Stephen and Mohamed, Sherif and Tilley, Paul and Crawford, John and Chen, Swee-Eng and Lenard, Dennis and Brewer, Graham and Gameson, Rod and Martins, Rui and Sher, Willy and Kolomy, Richard and Weippert, Achim and Caldwell, Geoff and Haug, ...
The quality of design and documentation has a major influence on the overall performance and effi... more The quality of design and documentation has a major influence on the overall performance and efficiency of construction projects. As designers provide the graphic and written representations that allow contractors and subcontractors to transform concepts and ideas into physical reality, it is the efficiency with which this transformation occurs, that determines the level of project performance and efficiency achieved. Poor design and documentation quality is a major cause of construction process inefficiency, leading directly to delays, rework and variations and contributing to increases in project time and cost, generally for all project participants. This paper outlines a research project that was undertaken to identify ways to improve the quality of design and documentation being produced in Australia. The paper outlines the overall aims of the project and highlights the results achieved from a national survey of clients, designers, contractors and other consultants. The main factors affecting design and documentation quality and their impact on the construction process are identified and recommendations to help improve the overall levels of design and documentation quality are also proposed.
In an attempt to bring the unique talents of various construction industry project participants t... more In an attempt to bring the unique talents of various construction industry project participants together in a more productive and integrated manner, the Online Remote Construction Management (ORCM) project commenced in July 1999 proposing to test, field trial and/or evaluate the implementation of various Internet-based Construction Project Management (ICPM) systems and information and communication technologies (ICT) on five case study projects over a two-year period. This paper provides final results, findings and recommendations obtained after two years of research, surveying and benchmarking activities on one of the five ORCM case study projects. 'Critical Success Factors' are identified offering a positive contribution to the successful implementation of ICT tools and ICPM systems on remote construction projects. Similar research activities were undertaken on the other four ORCM case study projects and will be considered in future papers.
Due to the growing concern of productivity and competitiveness of the construction industry, and ... more Due to the growing concern of productivity and competitiveness of the construction industry, and a technology moving as rapidly as that of the computer, change is inevitable. According to Paulson [1], project members or stakeholders spend many hours traveling to meetings at distant locations to resolve issues that arise during the design and documentation, or at the construction stages of a large project. By implementing reliable communication systems or channels (beyond simple phones, surveying equipment, etc), easily accessible by all project team members, and by using the best channel for each application, will ensure a faster, more accurate and less ambiguous response from the construction team, with some degree of confidence that the information has been transmitted correctly. The more up to date and comprehensive the information, the smoother the implementation. The Online Remote Construction Management (ORCM) Research Project aims to develop, trial and/or evaluate communications systems, which allow collaborative design and construction to be undertaken between members of a geographically dispersed construction project consortium. Utilising sophisticated computing functionality together with advanced communications technology, such systems should substantially enhance the capacity of design and construction professional and trades personnel to improve the two-way flow of accurate, appropriate and timely information within and between central offices and project sites; to improve industry efficiency and competitiveness; to lower the effective cost of design and construction; and to improve the communication and working relationships of all parties.
The Participants of the CRC for Construction Innovation have delegated authority to the CEO of th... more The Participants of the CRC for Construction Innovation have delegated authority to the CEO of the CRC to give Participants permission to publish material created by the CRC for Construction Innovation. This delegation is contained in Clause 30 of the Agreement for the ...
The Cooperative Research Centre for Construction Innovation (CRCCI) research project 2001-008-C:&... more The Cooperative Research Centre for Construction Innovation (CRCCI) research project 2001-008-C:'Project Team Integration: Communication, Coordination and Decision Support', is supported by a number of Australian industry, government and university ...
Crc Construction Innovation Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering School of Urban Development, 2001
The Participants of the CRC for Construction Innovation have delegated authority to the CEO of th... more The Participants of the CRC for Construction Innovation have delegated authority to the CEO of the CRC to give Participants permission to publish material created by the CRC for Construction Innovation. This delegation is contained in Clause 30 of the Agreement for the ...
Unlike many other industries, construction is highly fragmented with numerous design firms, consu... more Unlike many other industries, construction is highly fragmented with numerous design firms, consultants, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers involved in almost any project. Due to the construction industry not having a coherent and integrated computer system that encompasses the whole of the construction process from design through construction to final account and facilities management, even though the today's technology can make this possible, data exchange between project participants is still largely undertaken on paper. In an attempt to bring the unique talents of various construction industry project participants together in a more productive and integrated manner, the Online Remote Construction Management (ORCM) project commenced in July 1999 proposed to test, field trial and/or evaluate inline information and communications systems on up to 5 case study projects over the 2-year period. The ORCM research project aims to demonstrate leadership in facilitating the use...
The Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Construction Innovation research project 2001- 008-C: &... more The Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Construction Innovation research project 2001- 008-C: 'Project Team Integration: Communication, Coordination and Decision Support', is supported by a number of Australian industry, government and university based project partners including: Queensland University of Technology (QUT); Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), University of Newcastle; Queensland Department of Public Works (QDPW); and the Queensland Department of Main Roads (QDMR). Supporting the project's research aims and objectives, and as a major deliverable for the project, this report is not intended as a comprehensive statement of best practice. Rather it should be read as an overall 'snapshot' of current public and private construction industry sector state-of-play concerning electronic tendering (e-Tendering) - ascertaining the barriers and enablers from both a technological and end-user perspective.
In an attempt to bring the unique talents of various construction industry project participants t... more In an attempt to bring the unique talents of various construction industry project participants together in a more productive and integrated manner, the Online Remote Construction Management (ORCM) project commenced in July 1999 proposing to test, field trial and/or evaluate the implementation of various Internetbased Construction Project Management (ICPM) systems and information and communication technologies (ICT) on four case study projects (CS 1 to 4) over a two-year period, aiming, in general, to demonstrate leadership in facilitating the use of online technologies for the design, management and construction of building and civil construction projects. This paper provides (a) final results obtained from two ORCM Surveys implemented on the four CS projects and (b) a list of 'Best Practice Guidelines' that are critical in helping ensure successful implementation of ICT tools and/or ICPM systems on geographically dispersed (remote) civil and building construction projects. These 'Best Practice Guidelines' help reinforce the need for further research and development (R&D) of (a) innovative ICT tools and ICPM systems, (b) identifying ways to overcome industry cultural 'barriers' and 'modifying' traditional work 'habits'; and (c) identifying improved implementation procedures and application opportunities within the construction industry.
Due to the growing concern of productivity and competitiveness of the construction industry, and ... more Due to the growing concern of productivity and competitiveness of the construction industry, and a technology moving as rapidly as that of the computer, change is inevitable. According to Paulson [1], project members or stakeholders spend many hours traveling to meetings at distant locations to resolve issues that arise during the design and documentation, or at the construction stages of a large project. By implementing reliable communication systems or channels (beyond simple phones, surveying equipment, etc), easily accessible by all project team members, and by using the best channel for each application, will ensure a faster, more accurate and less ambiguous response from the construction team, with some degree of confidence that the information has been transmitted correctly. The more up to date and comprehensive the information, the smoother the implementation. The Online Remote Construction Management (ORCM) Research Project aims to develop, trial and/or evaluate communications systems, which allow collaborative design and construction to be undertaken between members of a geographically dispersed construction project consortium. Utilising sophisticated computing functionality together with advanced communications technology, such systems should substantially enhance the capacity of design and construction professional and trades personnel to improve the two-way flow of accurate, appropriate and timely information within and between central offices and project sites; to improve industry efficiency and competitiveness; to lower the effective cost of design and construction; and to improve the communication and working relationships of all parties.
The research described in this report was carried out by: The Australian Cooperative Research Cen... more The research described in this report was carried out by: The Australian Cooperative Research Centre for Construction Innovation Project Leader Dr Stephen Kajewski (QUT) Team Members Paul Tilley, Mr John Crawford (CSIRO), Todd Remmers (CSIRO) Professor Swee-Eng ...
The Participants of the CRC for Construction Innovation have delegated authority to the CEO of th... more The Participants of the CRC for Construction Innovation have delegated authority to the CEO of the CRC to give Participants permission to publish material created by the CRC for Construction Innovation. This delegation is contained in Clause 30 of the Agreement for the ...
The research described in this report was carried out by: ... Project Leader Dr Stephen Kajewski ... more The research described in this report was carried out by: ... Project Leader Dr Stephen Kajewski (QUT) Team Members Paul Tilley, Mr John Crawford, Todd Remmers (CSIRO) Professor Swee-Eng Chen, Professor Dennis Lenard, Graham Brewer, Rod Gameson, Richard ...
Kajewski, Stephen and Mohamed, Sherif and Tilley, Paul and Crawford, John and Chen, Swee-Eng and ... more Kajewski, Stephen and Mohamed, Sherif and Tilley, Paul and Crawford, John and Chen, Swee-Eng and Lenard, Dennis and Brewer, Graham and Gameson, Rod and Martins, Rui and Sher, Willy and Kolomy, Richard and Weippert, Achim and Caldwell, Geoff and Haug, ...
The quality of design and documentation has a major influence on the overall performance and effi... more The quality of design and documentation has a major influence on the overall performance and efficiency of construction projects. As designers provide the graphic and written representations that allow contractors and subcontractors to transform concepts and ideas into physical reality, it is the efficiency with which this transformation occurs, that determines the level of project performance and efficiency achieved. Poor design and documentation quality is a major cause of construction process inefficiency, leading directly to delays, rework and variations and contributing to increases in project time and cost, generally for all project participants. This paper outlines a research project that was undertaken to identify ways to improve the quality of design and documentation being produced in Australia. The paper outlines the overall aims of the project and highlights the results achieved from a national survey of clients, designers, contractors and other consultants. The main factors affecting design and documentation quality and their impact on the construction process are identified and recommendations to help improve the overall levels of design and documentation quality are also proposed.
In an attempt to bring the unique talents of various construction industry project participants t... more In an attempt to bring the unique talents of various construction industry project participants together in a more productive and integrated manner, the Online Remote Construction Management (ORCM) project commenced in July 1999 proposing to test, field trial and/or evaluate the implementation of various Internet-based Construction Project Management (ICPM) systems and information and communication technologies (ICT) on five case study projects over a two-year period. This paper provides final results, findings and recommendations obtained after two years of research, surveying and benchmarking activities on one of the five ORCM case study projects. 'Critical Success Factors' are identified offering a positive contribution to the successful implementation of ICT tools and ICPM systems on remote construction projects. Similar research activities were undertaken on the other four ORCM case study projects and will be considered in future papers.
Due to the growing concern of productivity and competitiveness of the construction industry, and ... more Due to the growing concern of productivity and competitiveness of the construction industry, and a technology moving as rapidly as that of the computer, change is inevitable. According to Paulson [1], project members or stakeholders spend many hours traveling to meetings at distant locations to resolve issues that arise during the design and documentation, or at the construction stages of a large project. By implementing reliable communication systems or channels (beyond simple phones, surveying equipment, etc), easily accessible by all project team members, and by using the best channel for each application, will ensure a faster, more accurate and less ambiguous response from the construction team, with some degree of confidence that the information has been transmitted correctly. The more up to date and comprehensive the information, the smoother the implementation. The Online Remote Construction Management (ORCM) Research Project aims to develop, trial and/or evaluate communications systems, which allow collaborative design and construction to be undertaken between members of a geographically dispersed construction project consortium. Utilising sophisticated computing functionality together with advanced communications technology, such systems should substantially enhance the capacity of design and construction professional and trades personnel to improve the two-way flow of accurate, appropriate and timely information within and between central offices and project sites; to improve industry efficiency and competitiveness; to lower the effective cost of design and construction; and to improve the communication and working relationships of all parties.
The Participants of the CRC for Construction Innovation have delegated authority to the CEO of th... more The Participants of the CRC for Construction Innovation have delegated authority to the CEO of the CRC to give Participants permission to publish material created by the CRC for Construction Innovation. This delegation is contained in Clause 30 of the Agreement for the ...
The Cooperative Research Centre for Construction Innovation (CRCCI) research project 2001-008-C:&... more The Cooperative Research Centre for Construction Innovation (CRCCI) research project 2001-008-C:'Project Team Integration: Communication, Coordination and Decision Support', is supported by a number of Australian industry, government and university ...
Crc Construction Innovation Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering School of Urban Development, 2001
The Participants of the CRC for Construction Innovation have delegated authority to the CEO of th... more The Participants of the CRC for Construction Innovation have delegated authority to the CEO of the CRC to give Participants permission to publish material created by the CRC for Construction Innovation. This delegation is contained in Clause 30 of the Agreement for the ...
Unlike many other industries, construction is highly fragmented with numerous design firms, consu... more Unlike many other industries, construction is highly fragmented with numerous design firms, consultants, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers involved in almost any project. Due to the construction industry not having a coherent and integrated computer system that encompasses the whole of the construction process from design through construction to final account and facilities management, even though the today's technology can make this possible, data exchange between project participants is still largely undertaken on paper. In an attempt to bring the unique talents of various construction industry project participants together in a more productive and integrated manner, the Online Remote Construction Management (ORCM) project commenced in July 1999 proposed to test, field trial and/or evaluate inline information and communications systems on up to 5 case study projects over the 2-year period. The ORCM research project aims to demonstrate leadership in facilitating the use...
The Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Construction Innovation research project 2001- 008-C: &... more The Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Construction Innovation research project 2001- 008-C: 'Project Team Integration: Communication, Coordination and Decision Support', is supported by a number of Australian industry, government and university based project partners including: Queensland University of Technology (QUT); Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), University of Newcastle; Queensland Department of Public Works (QDPW); and the Queensland Department of Main Roads (QDMR). Supporting the project's research aims and objectives, and as a major deliverable for the project, this report is not intended as a comprehensive statement of best practice. Rather it should be read as an overall 'snapshot' of current public and private construction industry sector state-of-play concerning electronic tendering (e-Tendering) - ascertaining the barriers and enablers from both a technological and end-user perspective.
In an attempt to bring the unique talents of various construction industry project participants t... more In an attempt to bring the unique talents of various construction industry project participants together in a more productive and integrated manner, the Online Remote Construction Management (ORCM) project commenced in July 1999 proposing to test, field trial and/or evaluate the implementation of various Internetbased Construction Project Management (ICPM) systems and information and communication technologies (ICT) on four case study projects (CS 1 to 4) over a two-year period, aiming, in general, to demonstrate leadership in facilitating the use of online technologies for the design, management and construction of building and civil construction projects. This paper provides (a) final results obtained from two ORCM Surveys implemented on the four CS projects and (b) a list of 'Best Practice Guidelines' that are critical in helping ensure successful implementation of ICT tools and/or ICPM systems on geographically dispersed (remote) civil and building construction projects. These 'Best Practice Guidelines' help reinforce the need for further research and development (R&D) of (a) innovative ICT tools and ICPM systems, (b) identifying ways to overcome industry cultural 'barriers' and 'modifying' traditional work 'habits'; and (c) identifying improved implementation procedures and application opportunities within the construction industry.
Due to the growing concern of productivity and competitiveness of the construction industry, and ... more Due to the growing concern of productivity and competitiveness of the construction industry, and a technology moving as rapidly as that of the computer, change is inevitable. According to Paulson [1], project members or stakeholders spend many hours traveling to meetings at distant locations to resolve issues that arise during the design and documentation, or at the construction stages of a large project. By implementing reliable communication systems or channels (beyond simple phones, surveying equipment, etc), easily accessible by all project team members, and by using the best channel for each application, will ensure a faster, more accurate and less ambiguous response from the construction team, with some degree of confidence that the information has been transmitted correctly. The more up to date and comprehensive the information, the smoother the implementation. The Online Remote Construction Management (ORCM) Research Project aims to develop, trial and/or evaluate communications systems, which allow collaborative design and construction to be undertaken between members of a geographically dispersed construction project consortium. Utilising sophisticated computing functionality together with advanced communications technology, such systems should substantially enhance the capacity of design and construction professional and trades personnel to improve the two-way flow of accurate, appropriate and timely information within and between central offices and project sites; to improve industry efficiency and competitiveness; to lower the effective cost of design and construction; and to improve the communication and working relationships of all parties.
The CSIRO Division of Building, Construction and Engineering – in collaboration with the Australi... more The CSIRO Division of Building, Construction and Engineering – in collaboration with the Australian Construction Industry – recently undertook an investigation into the issues affecting design and documentation quality and their impact on the efficiency of the construction process. To carry out this task, a national survey, targeting designers, main contractors and trade contractors, was undertaken. Through this survey, the main factors affecting design and documentation quality, as well as the most significant impacts on the efficiency of the construction process in Australia, have been identified.
To carry out the study, the industry was partitioned into two sectors – designers and contractors – with each being surveyed separately using different survey forms. The various industry organisations representing both designers and contractors were actively involved in the development and distribution of the survey documents.
The overall aims of the study were to: • identify those issues which affect design and documentation quality; • determine whether there has been any changes over the past 15 years in the levels of design and documentation quality; • determine what impact changing design and documentation quality standards may have on construction process efficiency; and • assess the impact of these changes on project cost and time.
The aim of this report is to provide a detailed comparison of the results of both the designers’ and contractors’ surveys and to highlight any similarities or differences in the responses from the members of the different industry organisations surveyed. A complete analysis of the results coming from either the designers’ or contractors’ surveys are looked at individually and are the subject of separate reports.
The CSIRO Division of Building, Construction and Engineering – in collaboration with the Australi... more The CSIRO Division of Building, Construction and Engineering – in collaboration with the Australian Construction Industry – recently undertook an investigation into the issues affecting design and documentation quality and their impact on the efficiency of the construction process. To carry out this task, a national survey, targeting designers, main contractors and trade contractors, was undertaken. Through this survey, the main factors affecting design and documentation quality, as well as the most significant impacts on the efficiency of the construction process in Australia, have been identified.
To carry out the study, the industry was partitioned into two sectors – designers and contractors – with each being surveyed separately using different survey forms. To ensure that the survey addressed only pertinent issues, industry workshops were undertaken as part of the background investigation stage of the study. These workshops, designed to obtain a cross-section of up-to-date industry opinion on the issues, provided valuable industry information that was used in the development of the survey questionnaires. The various industry organisations representing both designers and contractors were also actively involved in the development and distribution of the survey documents.
The overall aims of the study were to: • identify those issues which affect design and documentation quality; • determine whether there has been any changes over the past 15 years in the levels of design and documentation quality; • determine what impact changing design and documentation quality standards may have on construction process efficiency; and • assess the impact of these changes on project cost and time.
It should be noted however that whilst outlining the aims and objectives of the overall study, this report has been prepared specifically in relation to the results achieved from the contractors’ survey only. The results of the designers’ survey and a comparative analysis of the two sets of results are the subject of separate reports.
The CSIRO Division of Building, Construction and Engineering – in collaboration with the Australi... more The CSIRO Division of Building, Construction and Engineering – in collaboration with the Australian Construction Industry – recently undertook an investigation into the issues affecting design and documentation quality and their impact on the efficiency of the construction process. To carry out this task, a national survey, targeting designers, main contractors and trade contractors, was undertaken. Through this survey, the main factors affecting design and documentation quality, as well as the most significant impacts on the efficiency of the construction process in Australia, have been identified.
To carry out the study, the industry was partitioned into two sectors – designers and contractors – with each being surveyed separately using different survey forms. The various industry organisations representing both designers and contractors were actively involved in the development and distribution of the survey documents.
The overall aims of the study were to: • identify those issues which affect design and documentation quality; • determine whether there has been any changes over the past 15 years in the levels of design and documentation quality; • determine what impact changing design and documentation quality standards may have on construction process efficiency; and • assess the impact of these changes on project cost and time.
It should be noted however that whilst outlining the aims and objectives of the overall study, this report has been prepared specifically in relation to the results achieved from the designers’ survey only. The results of the contractors’ survey and a comparative analysis of the two sets of results are the subject of separate reports.
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To carry out the study, the industry was partitioned into two sectors – designers and contractors – with each being surveyed separately using different survey forms. The various industry organisations representing both designers and contractors were actively involved in the development and distribution of the survey documents.
The overall aims of the study were to:
• identify those issues which affect design and documentation quality;
• determine whether there has been any changes over the past 15 years in the levels of design and documentation quality;
• determine what impact changing design and documentation quality standards may have on construction process efficiency; and
• assess the impact of these changes on project cost and time.
The aim of this report is to provide a detailed comparison of the results of both the designers’ and contractors’ surveys and to highlight any similarities or differences in the responses from the members of the different industry organisations surveyed. A complete analysis of the results coming from either the designers’ or contractors’ surveys are looked at individually and are the subject of separate reports.
To carry out the study, the industry was partitioned into two sectors – designers and contractors – with each being surveyed separately using different survey forms. To ensure that the survey addressed only pertinent issues, industry workshops were undertaken as part of the background investigation stage of the study. These workshops, designed to obtain a cross-section of up-to-date industry opinion on the issues, provided valuable industry information that was used in the development of the survey questionnaires. The various industry organisations representing both designers and contractors were also actively involved in the development and distribution of the survey documents.
The overall aims of the study were to:
• identify those issues which affect design and documentation quality;
• determine whether there has been any changes over the past 15 years in the levels of design and documentation quality;
• determine what impact changing design and documentation quality standards may have on construction process efficiency; and
• assess the impact of these changes on project cost and time.
It should be noted however that whilst outlining the aims and objectives of the overall study, this report has been prepared specifically in relation to the results achieved from the contractors’ survey only. The results of the designers’ survey and a comparative analysis of the two sets of results are the subject of separate reports.
To carry out the study, the industry was partitioned into two sectors – designers and contractors – with each being surveyed separately using different survey forms. The various industry organisations representing both designers and contractors were actively involved in the development and distribution of the survey documents.
The overall aims of the study were to:
• identify those issues which affect design and documentation quality;
• determine whether there has been any changes over the past 15 years in the levels of design and documentation quality;
• determine what impact changing design and documentation quality standards may have on construction process efficiency; and
• assess the impact of these changes on project cost and time.
It should be noted however that whilst outlining the aims and objectives of the overall study, this report has been prepared specifically in relation to the results achieved from the designers’ survey only. The results of the contractors’ survey and a comparative analysis of the two sets of results are the subject of separate reports.