Construction Research Congress 2020
Managing Perceived Project Value: An Exploratory Study into the Designer’s Role within the C-K Theory
Publication: Construction Research Congress 2020: Project Management and Controls, Materials, and Contracts
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Enhancing value on projects has been a major objective within the construction industry. Design management practices have focused on exploring value generation and management during the project development to ensure successful completion of projects. Additionally, many research studies discussed the role of the designer in achieving a higher project value through collaboration with different project stakeholders. However, many projects are still executed with an inconvenient level of satisfaction, leaving hidden value often unlocked. This study uses concepts discussed in literature, specifically the concept-knowledge theory (C-K theory), which touches on creative thinking and knowledge generation. The research comprises an exploratory study on current design management practices and suggests consistency in dealing with value optimization strategies. A proposed model is developed focusing on the responsibility of the designer in knowledge generation and innovation. The model is then tested with a panel of experts to validate its applicability. The proposed approach represents a novel way for dealing with design innovation and for managing the perceived project value in comparison to current practices. This research aims at providing owners and designers with a better understanding of value enhancement and management strategies.
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Construction Research Congress 2020: Project Management and Controls, Materials, and Contracts
Pages: 348 - 357
Editors: David Grau, Ph.D., Arizona State University, Pingbo Tang, Ph.D., Arizona State University, and Mounir El Asmar, Ph.D., Arizona State University
ISBN (Online): 978-0-7844-8288-9
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Published online: Nov 9, 2020
Published in print: Nov 9, 2020
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