Several definitions have been proffered for innovation. According to Business dictionary, innovation is the process of translating an idea or invention into good or service that creates value or for which customers will pay. Seaden (2001) on the other hand, identify innovation as the implementation of significantly new processes, products or management approaches in order to increase efficiency of an organization. Dulaimi (2005) define innovation as the generation, development, and implementation
Abstract The construction industry is large and diverse, with lot of companies and professional bodies. This makes it thought-provoking to develop a common vision and priorities. Activities in the industry are always term as project and these projects must be procured and managed thus making the concept of procurement and project management inevitable in the construction industry. This paper will begin by briefly introducing the reader to the construction industry and try to find and give appropriate
According to the Construction Industry Institute (1995), adequate front-end planning on construction projects does not always mean the project will be successful, however, as a result of inadequate front-end planning on the construction projects, more projects have failed than not. Information is gathered through the front-end planning process which helps in making decisions whether or not the project should be approved, terminated or alternatively the project could be modified before it can
London Heathrow Airport Project Introduction The London Heathrow Terminal 5 (T5) project was one of the most complex projects ever undertaken in the United Kingdom and was the biggest construction site in Europe. The total investment in the T5 project was £4.3 billion and took approximately 37 million person-hours to complete. Elements of the Terminal 5 project include the main terminal, two satellite terminals, air-traffic control tower, and connections to public transport, road works, rails
theory that a great deal of project management involves avoiding problems and tackling risks involved in Projects.in this chapter, a thorough investigation will be made on the problems facing the construction industries in the UK and also in Nigeria. Furthermore, a conclusion will be made to know if these problems can be solved in order for any project to be successfully completed. PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS IN UK CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Project Management in construction is a well-established discipline
Reasons for the slow progress in recycling of construction and demolition waste in India are a. The lack of awareness amongst the general public about the problems associated with the uncontrolled disposal of waste over many generations, waste has been viewed as something that is not fit for further use and must be discarded or destroyed. The resulting environmental, health and economic problems are not usually well documented or publicized, so that public awareness of these problems is often
A construction involves different activities and people from the initial planning stage through execution stage. PMs with lack of management skills will experience schedule delays and cost overruns. In 2008, CIOB conducted a survey into the management of construction industry and results indicated that more than two-thirds of the projects are not able to complete in the given time due to poor management (CIOB, 2008). In fact, an effectively managing the time and change are the two main key factors
1.0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN CONSTRUCTION LOGISTICS Given the short-comings in the current practice of logistics in the construction industry, the importance of information and communication technology (ICT) to achieve improved logistics process cannot be over emphasized. From materials or equipment tracking to operation simulation, ICT will improve adequate information flow, efficient delivery, prevent damage and theft and enhance the productivity of construction process and its participants. There
Accidents in the construction industry are costly in human and financial terms. The economic cost is not the only basis on which a contractor should consider construction safety. The reasons for considering safety are humanitarian concerns, economic reasons, laws and regulations, and organizational image . Cost of safety is paid by the organization either through the uncontrolled cost of accidents or through the controlled cost of safety program . The uncontrolled cost of accidents includes the loss
Abstract Briefing is the preliminary and most critical phase in construction projects which contributes to the success or failure of the project. One of the common characteristics of mega construction projects is that they include multiple stakeholders: Organizations, Clients, Governments sometimes, Consultants and the Recipients. Therefore, variable conflicts might occur between these stakeholders as a result of variations in interests, requirements, perspectives, expectations or methods of communication