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What tensions obstruct an alignment between project and environmental management practices?
Pernilla Gluch, Christine RäisänenUsing an activity theory lens, this paper aims to examine the interrelationships between project practice and environmental management. It also aims to focus on tensions that…
Managing for continuous improvement in off‐site construction: Evaluation of lean management principles
John Meiling, Fredrik Backlund, Helena JohnssonSeveral off‐site manufacturing companies in Sweden have attempted to apply lean management to improve process effectiveness and efficiency. A state of continuous improvement is a…
The impact of contractors' prequalification on construction project delivery in Nigeria
Isaac AjePrequalification of contractors is a very important step in construction project procurement under the contract “Due Process” policy in Nigeria. The purpose of this study…
Careers development in construction firms: application of Sun Tzu's Art of War principles
Florence Yean Yng Ling, Sing Yee LeeCareer development involves how employees manage their career advancement. This study aims to investigate the relevance of Sun Tzu's Art of War to career development of…
Health and safety gateways for construction project planning
Billy Hare, Iain CameronThis paper aims to report on the findings from a research project, commissioned by the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE), investigating the integration of health and safety…
Using systems thinking to evaluate a major project: The case of the Gateshead Millennium Bridge
Diana White, Joyce FortuneThe purpose of this paper is to set out the results of a study of a major landmark construction project and to use systems thinking to shed light on the organisation, management…
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