Key Performance Indicators To Measure Design Performance In Construction
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Key Performance Indicators To Measure Design Performance In Construction
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Author : Nasma Budawara
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Key Performance Indicators To Measure Design Performance In Construction written by Nasma Budawara and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with categories.
The performance of the design activities for a construction project can have a significant impact on the overall performance and efficiency of the project. Design activities need to be monitored to measure performance of the design process. Performance indicators can be used in this process. The Indicators can: i) measure the degree of success of a project or organization; ii) predict, control and measure the performance of design processes; iii) benchmark performances of different projects within the same- company or with other firms; iv) track and demonstrate long-term development and improvement, thereby decreasing design and construction cost and time and increasing the quality of the design product. In the context of Canada, specific construction performance indicators to assess construction project performance across project phases have yet to be formulated and documented. Therefore, there is a need to develop such indicators for the Canadian consulting engineering. From this perspective, the present research introduces practical framework and describes a model that measure the performance of the design activities for Canadian construction projects. The main objectives of this research are the following: i) to identify key indicators that affect the design performance of construction projects; ii) to develop a model for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the performance of design activities in the Canadian construction industry; and iii) to examine the possibility of their use in the construction industry. The methodology adopted for this research is based on review of the existing literature on design processes, review of the existing literature on design performance indicators, questionnaire surveys, interviews with practitioners, and case studies. The questionnaires along with the interviews with designers and managers from the Canadian consulting engineering are mainly conducted to explore and indentify indicators affecting the design performance. The case studies are used to validate and amend the use of these indicators in measuring project performance at the design stage. A web-based questionnaire aimed at design and construction firms was constructed. The significance and the quantification of design performance indicators are determined using a statistical package. The results from the questionnaire were used to develop a generic set of nine groups of design performance indicators for the Canadian consulting engineering. However, this research focuses on the heavy construction sector. The nine groups of indicators have been compared in pairs to identify their level of importance to each other. Experts from heavy construction participated in the pairwise comparisons task. Built on the results of the survey and experts judgment, a Model for Design Performance Measurement (MDPM) is introduced. The MDPM uses the standard Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method to assign weights to the scores of the selected indicators, to measure a project performance and to compare projects. The MDPM is tested for small scale heavy constructions. The developed design performance measurement model can 1) predict, track, and control future performance, 2) highlight area/s for future improvement, 3) enable companies to benchmark the performance of different projects from the same or different companies, and 4) document all design performance data.
Performance Measurement Of Design Activities
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Author : R. J. Dent
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Performance Measurement Of Design Activities written by R. J. Dent and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Construction industry categories.
This publication describes the work undertaken by CIRIA to investigate the key issues relating to performance measurement of design activities carried out by construction organisations in the UK.
Rethinking Construction
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Author : Construction Task Force (Great Britain)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Rethinking Construction written by Construction Task Force (Great Britain) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Construction industry categories.
Performance Measurement Forecasting And Optimization Models For Construction Projects
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Author : Seyedeh-Sara Fanaei
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
Performance Measurement Forecasting And Optimization Models For Construction Projects written by Seyedeh-Sara Fanaei and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with categories.
Performance evaluation facilitates tracking and controlling project progress. Project control consists of two main steps: measurement and decision-making. In the measurement step, key performance indicators (KPIs) are designed to evaluate a project's different aspects and are used as a thermometer to determine the health status of the project. In the decision-making step project performance is forecasted and analyzed to support needed management actions. While considerable work is available on the quantitative performance of projects, less attention is directed to qualitative performance. This research presents a framework for qualitative measurement, prediction, and optimization of construction project performance to enhance the progress reporting process and to support management in taking corrective actions, if needed. The framework has three newly developed models; KPI prediction model, performance indicator (PI) prediction model and performance optimization model (POM). The framework is developed for performance measurement, prediction, and optimization of construction projects based on six selected KPIs (cost, time, quality, safety, client satisfaction, and project team satisfaction). The selection is based on the results of a questionnaire and the literature review. Qualitative data of KPIs was collected from 119 construction projects and were then utilized in the development of the three models. The first model maps the KPIs of three critical project stages to the whole project KPIs, based on soft computing methods. Three different soft computing techniques are studied for this purpose and their results are compared: the neuro-fuzzy technique, using Fuzzy C-means algorithm (FCM), and subtractive clustering, and artificial neural networks (ANN). The neuro-fuzzy model is developed for predicting the KPIs of the next stages of a project. The second model used the forecasted results of the first model to generate a single composite PI expressing the health status of the project. The relative weight of each KPI used in calculating the project PI is determined using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Genetic Algorithm (GA). Performance Optimization Model (POM) is the third model. It is used for selecting suitable corrective actions considering the project status expressed by the six KPIs stated above. The developed model can be applied in the initial and middle stage of the project to assist owners in the improvement of the overall project PI and in the improvement of individual KPIs. Different possible modes are considered for project activities based on different ways, referee to here as modes, for resource allocation, execution methods, and/or choice of different materials. GA is applied to choose among different activity modes and optimize project performance using POM. The number of activities and their modes are flexible and do not have any limitations. MATLAB software is used for developing the models in this research. The developed framework and its three models are expected to assist owners and their agents in managing their project effectively. Validation was conducted by using the data from 16 real projects to confirm the model's effectiveness and to compare the results of the soft computing techniques. These results indicate that a neuro-fuzzy technique using subtractive clustering performs better than both the neuro-fuzzy technique with FCM and ANN in predicting project KPIs. The automated framework employs a set of performance indicators to evaluate, predict, and optimize the construction project's performance, qualitatively. It applies different soft computing techniques and compares their results to choose the best technique. The developed framework can be used in construction projects to help decision-makers evaluate and improve the performance of their projects.
Building Performance Analysis
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Author : Pieter de Wilde
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2018-05-31
Building Performance Analysis written by Pieter de Wilde and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-31 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Explores and brings together the existent body of knowledge on building performance analysis Building performance is an important yet surprisingly complex concept. This book presents a comprehensive and systematic overview of the subject. It provides a working definition of building performance, and an in-depth discussion of the role building performance plays throughout the building life cycle. The book also explores the perspectives of various stakeholders, the functions of buildings, performance requirements, performance quantification (both predicted and measured), criteria for success, and the challenges of using performance analysis in practice. Building Performance Analysis starts by introducing the subject of building performance: its key terms, definitions, history, and challenges. It then develops a theoretical foundation for the subject, explores the complexity of performance assessment, and the way that performance analysis impacts on actual buildings. In doing so, it attempts to answer the following questions: What is building performance? How can building performance be measured and analyzed? How does the analysis of building performance guide the improvement of buildings? And what can the building domain learn from the way performance is handled in other disciplines? Assembles the current body of knowledge on building performance analysis in one unique resource Offers deep insights into the complexity of using building performance analysis throughout the entire building life cycle, including design, operation and management Contributes an emergent theory of building performance and its analysis Building Performance Analysis will appeal to the building science community, both from industry and academia. It specifically targets advanced students in architectural engineering, building services design, building performance simulation and similar fields who hold an interest in ensuring that buildings meet the needs of their stakeholders.
Management By Measurement
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Author : Fiorenzo Franceschini
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2007-08-13
Management By Measurement written by Fiorenzo Franceschini and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-08-13 with Business & Economics categories.
Companies are what they measure and the selection of good performance indicators is not an easy process. This monograph suggests how to identify indicators that achieve a balance in these effects and enhance long-term profitability. It focuses on the designing of a Performance Measurement System (PMS).
Key Performance Indicators
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Author : Christopher Liedig
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Key Performance Indicators written by Christopher Liedig and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Construction industry categories.
Key Performance Indicators
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Author : David Parmenter
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2007-03-30
Key Performance Indicators written by David Parmenter and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-03-30 with Business & Economics categories.
Breathtaking in its simplicity and profound in its impact, Key Performance Indicators (KPI) distills the balanced scorecard process into twelve logical steps, equipping users with an implementation resource kit that includes questionnaires, worksheets, workshop outlines, and a list of over 500 performance measures. Author David Parmenter provides you with everything you need to master and implement a KPI-driven strategy.
Establishing A Performance Index For Construction Project Managers
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Author : Virendra Kumar Paul
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-03-07
Establishing A Performance Index For Construction Project Managers written by Virendra Kumar Paul and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-07 with Architecture categories.
Assessment of professional competence for project managers and the measure of project success is well-trodden ground in the research and professional project management literature. Whilst standards and certifications like PMBOK and the IPMA competence baseline have been developed as a guide for the development of project managers’ competence, the manifestation of these competencies into good performance is neither guaranteed nor always easily ascertainable. This book presents a brand new, comprehensive, and reliable quantitative tool to assess the performance of a construction project manager. Though the performance of a project construction manager may be judged on time and cost criteria of a project, there is still no one conclusive evaluation tool based on the varied criteria or competencies that are usually ascribed to them. This book develops a performance index for construction project professionals which can be indicative of their performance measured over varied attributes over the lifetime of their professional development. This index has the potential to provide all project stakeholders with better control over selecting appropriate resources for managing projects and drive the project professional from within towards improving his/her credentials with every project. This book can be used by aspiring and practising project managers for measuring their own performance and assessing their relative strengths and weaknesses. Organizations can use the tool as a benchmark to select the best of their human resources for their projects, and training institutions can use the tool to set a baseline, highlight areas for intervention, and indicate the readiness of trainees to face real world projects.
Designing Performance Measurement Systems
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Author : Fiorenzo Franceschini
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-11-23
Designing Performance Measurement Systems written by Fiorenzo Franceschini and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-23 with Business & Economics categories.
Given our rapidly changing world, companies are virtually forced to engage in continuous performance monitoring. Though Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) may at times seem to be the real driving force behind social systems, economies and organizations, they can also have far-reaching normative effects, which can modify organizational behavior and influence key decisions – even to the point that organizations themselves tend to become what they measure! Selecting the right performance indicators is hardly a simple undertaking. This book describes in detail the main characteristics of performance measurement systems and summarizes practical methods for defining KPIs, combining theoretical and practical aspects. These descriptions are supported by a wealth of practical examples. The book is intended for all academics, professionals and consultants involved in the analysis and management of KPIs.