Items with Index Term: process improvement

Agyekum-Mensah, G; Knight, A and Pasquire, C (2012) Adaption of structured analysis design techniques methodology for construction project planning. In: Smith, S D (ed.) Proceedings of 28th Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2012, Edinburgh, UK.

Ahmad, S; Soetanto, R and Goodier, C (2019) Lean approach in precast concrete component production. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(3), pp. 457-470. ISSN 2044-124X

Ahmed, S M (1993) An integrated total quality management (TQM) model for the construction process. PhD thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA.

Ahmed, V; Aziz, Z; Tezel, A and Riaz, Z (2018) Challenges and drivers for data mining in the AEC sector. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(11), pp. 1436-1453. ISSN 0969-9988

Al Dairi, J S S (2017) The design and development of a knowledge-based lean six sigma maintenance system for sustainable buildings. PhD thesis, University of Bradford, UK.

Al-Sudairi, A A (2000) Evaluation of construction processes: Traditional practices versus lean principles. PhD thesis, University of Colorado at Boulder, USA.

Alazzaz, F and Whyte, A (2015) Linking employee empowerment with productivity in off-site construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 22(1), pp. 21-37. ISSN 0969-9988

Alsulamy, S; Wamuziri, S and Taylor, M (2012) Evaluation of key metrics for measurement of project performance. In: Smith, S D (ed.) Proceedings of 28th Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2012, Edinburgh, UK.

Ankomah, E N; Ayarkwa, J and Agyekum, K (2020) Status of lean construction implementation among small and medium building contractors (SMBCs) in Ghana. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 18(6), pp. 1691-1709. ISSN 1726-0531

Aoieong, R T; Tang, S L and Ahmed, S M (2002) A process approach in measuring quality costs of construction projects: Model development. Construction Management and Economics, 20(2), pp. 179-192. ISSN 01446193

Arbulu, R J; Tommelein, I D; Walsh, K D and Hershauer, J C (2003) Value stream analysis of a re-engineered construction supply chain. Building Research & Information, 31(2), pp. 161-171. ISSN 0961-3218

Atkinson, E; Spillane, J; Bradley, J and Brooks, T (2022) Challenges in the adoption of mobile information communication technology (m-ICT) in the construction phase of infrastructure projects in the UK. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(3), pp. 327-344. ISSN 23984708

Atuahene, B T; Kanjanabootra, S and Gajendra, T (2020) Benefits of big data application experienced in the construction industry: A case of an Australian construction company. In: Scott, L and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 36th Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-8 September 2020, Online Event, UK.

Ayinla, K (2021) Development of a semantic knowledge modelling approach for evaluating offsite manufacturing production processes. PhD thesis, Birmingham City University, UK.

Ayinla, K; Cheung, F and Skitmore, M (2022) Process waste analysis for offsite production methods for house construction: A case study of factory wall panel production. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(1): 05021011, ISSN 0733-9364

Ayinla, K; Cheung, F and Towe, B (2025) Time-driven activity-based costing (TDABC) model for performance optimization of offsite manufacturing methods housebuilding. Construction Management and Economics, 43(8), pp. 637-656. ISSN 0144-6193

Aziz, Z; Qasim, R M and Wajdi, S (2017) Improving productivity of road surfacing operations using value stream mapping and discrete event simulation. Construction Innovation, 17(3), pp. 294-323. ISSN 1471-4175

Babatunde, S (2015) Developing public private partnership strategy for infrastructure delivery in Nigeria. PhD thesis, Northumbria University, UK.

Babatunde, S O; Ekundayo, D and Adekunle, A O (2019) Analysis of BIM maturity level among AEC firms in developing countries: A case of Nigeria. In: Gorse, C and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 35th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2019, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK.

Babatunde, S O; Perera, S and Zhou, L (2016) Methodology for developing capability maturity levels for PPP stakeholder organisations using critical success factors. Construction Innovation, 16(1), pp. 81-110. ISSN 1471-4175

Banawi, A and Bilec, M M (2014) A framework to improve construction processes: Integrating lean, green and six sigma. International Journal of Construction Management, 14(1), pp. 45-55. ISSN 1562-3599

Banawi, A A (2013) Improving construction processes by integrating lean, green, and six-sigma. PhD thesis, University of Pittsburgh, USA.

Becker, T C (2012) Improving the predictability of construction project outcomes through project level indirect construction cost practices. PhD thesis, North Carolina State University, USA.

Berawi, M A; Sari, M; Oktaviani, A D; Miraj, P; Susantono, B and Woodhead, R (2025) Impact of BIM and 3D printing technologies on production process and productivity of precast concrete in construction project. International Journal of Construction Management, 25(6), pp. 650-660. ISSN 1562-3599

Bersson, T F (2012) A framework for application of system engineering process models to sustainable design of high performance buildings. PhD thesis, George Washington University, USA.

Biggins, D (2018) An exploratory investigation into how project management methods are chosen and implemented by organisations in the UK. PhD thesis, University of Manchester, UK.

Bijleveld, F R; Miller, S R and Dorée, A G (2015) Making operational strategies of asphalt teams explicit to reduce process variability. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(5): 04015002, ISSN 0733-9364

Bordass, B and Leaman, A (2005) Making feedback and post-occupancy evaluation routine 3: Case studies of the use of techniques in the feedback portfolio. Building Research & Information, 33(4), pp. 361-375. ISSN 0961-3218

Bowden, S L (2005) Application of mobile IT in construction. EngD thesis, Loughborough University, UK.

Cai, K Q (2007) Business process model for process improvement: an investigation of the tendering process in aconstruction company. PhD thesis, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Chan, D W M; Olawumi, T O; Saka, A B and Ekundayo, D (2024) Comparative analysis of the barriers to smart sustainable practices adoption in the construction industry between Hong Kong and Nigeria. International Journal of Construction Management, 24(14), pp. 1499-1509. ISSN 1562-3599

Chen, Y; Dib, H and Cox, R F (2014) A measurement model of building information modelling maturity. Construction Innovation, 14(2), pp. 186-209. ISSN 1471-4175

Chin, C S and Russell, J S (2008) Predicting the expected service level and the realistic lead time of rfi process using binary logistic regression. In: Dainty, A (ed.) Proceedings of 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK.

Cho, S K (2011) The relation between lean construction and performance in the Korean construction industry. PhD thesis, University of California, Berkeley, USA.

Cottrell, D S (1995) Enhancing construction productivity through continuous process improvements. PhD thesis, Texas A&M University, USA.

Cottrell, D S (2006) Contractor process improvement for enhancing construction productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(2), pp. 189-196. ISSN 0733-9364

Dave, B (2017) Business process management: A construction case study. Construction Innovation, 17(1), pp. 50-67. ISSN 1471-4175

Davis, P R (2003) The application of relationship marketing in the construction industry: Work in progress report. In: Greenwood, D J (ed.) Proceedings of 19th Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2003, Brighton, UK.

Davis, P R (2004) Relationship marketing techniques in construction projects: A case study approach. In: Khosrowshahi, F (ed.) Proceedings of 20th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2004, Edinburgh, UK.

Debella, F M (2020) Profitability improvement of construction firms through continuous improvement using rapid improvement principles and best practices. PhD thesis, Purdue University, USA.

Derradji, R and Hamzi, R (2020) Multi-criterion analysis based on integrated process-risk optimization. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 18(5), pp. 1015-1035. ISSN 1726-0531

Elfving, J A (2022) A decade of lessons learned: Deployment of lean at a large general contractor. Construction Management and Economics, 40(7-8), pp. 548-561. ISSN 01446193

Emmitt, S; Pasquire, C and Mertia, B (2012) Is good enough "making do"? An investigation of inappropriate processing in a small design and build company. Construction Innovation, 12(3), pp. 369-383. ISSN 1471-4175

Forsythe, P (2018) Extending and operationalizing construction productivity measurement on building projects. Construction Management and Economics, 36(12), pp. 683-699. ISSN 01446193

Gao, S; Chan, T K and Hendy, P (2025) Adoption of the digitalised last planner system in infrastructure projects: An Australian case study. Construction Innovation, 25(3), pp. 994-1013. ISSN 1471-4175

Ginige, K N (2014) Mainstreaming women in disaster risk reduction in the built environment. PhD thesis, University of Salford, UK.

Glagola, C R (1993) A model of current quality performance measurements for industrial construction. PhD thesis, Clemson University, USA.

Green, S D (1998) The technocratic totalitarianism of construction process improvement: A critical perspective. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(4), pp. 376-386. ISSN 0969-9988

Grove, E (2019) Becoming collaborative: enhancing the understanding of intra-organisational relational dynamics. EngD thesis, Loughborough University, UK.

Haigh, R (2004) Continuous process improvement and learning on construction projects: The role of process capability assessments. PhD thesis, University of Salford, UK.

Hawkins-Saleemi, Lisa (2023) Achieving organizational sustainability through gender-diverse strategies for builder leaders' succession planning. DBA thesis, Walden University, USA.

Hernandezgaytan, V H (2022) The reemergence of a geotechnical, special inspection, and construction material testing firm. DEng thesis, Texas A&M University, USA.

Huang, C; Fisher, N and Broyd, T (2002) Development of a triangular TPC model to support adoption of construction integrated system. In: Greenwood, D (ed.) Proceedings of 18th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2002, Northumbria, UK.

Ikuma, L H; Nahmens, I and James, J (2011) Use of safety and lean integrated kaizen to improve performance in modular homebuilding. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(7), pp. 551-560. ISSN 0733-9364

Isa, M F M (2013) Quality modeling and improvement of university facilities services using six-sigma: A case study on wayne state university FPM services. PhD thesis, Wayne State University, USA.

Jeffrey, J H (2010) Recurrent problems in the construction process: an action research study of the design and construction quality of hospital en-suites. PhD thesis, University of Salford, UK.

Jeong, K S; Kagioglou, M; Haigh, R; Amaratunga, D and Siriwardena, M L (2006) Embedding good practice sharing within process improvement. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 13(1), pp. 62-81. ISSN 0969-9988

Kamm, J D (2017) A study of technological change in the construction industry through understanding the importance of innovation, risk and stakeholder alignment in construction lending. PhD thesis, Indiana State University, USA.

Karhu, V (2001) A generic construction process modelling method. PhD thesis, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden.

Kaya, H D and Dikmen, I (2024) Using system dynamics to support strategic digitalization decisions. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(4): 04024009, ISSN 0733-9364

Keraminiyage, K P (2009) Achieving high process capability maturity in construction organisations. PhD thesis, University of Salford, UK.

Khadour, L and Darkwa, J (2008) Tqem in the UK construction industry: Some key findings from a survey. In: Dainty, A (ed.) Proceedings of 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK.

Kim, Y W and Kim, S C (2011) Cost analysis of information technology-assisted quality inspection using activity-based costing. Construction Management and Economics, 29(2), pp. 163-172. ISSN 1466433X

Lee, A (2002) The development of a project process evaluation (PPE) framework that aims to measure the effectiveness of implementing a new design and construction project process. PhD thesis, University of Salford, UK.

Lomas, K J; Cook, M J and Short, C A (2009) Commissioning hybrid advanced naturally ventilated buildings: A US case study. Building Research & Information, 37(4), pp. 397-412. ISSN 0961-3218

Love, P E D and Smith, J (2016) Toward error management in construction: Moving beyond a zero vision. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11): 04016058, ISSN 0733-9364

Love, P E D; Teo, P and Morrison, J (2018) Revisiting quality failure costs in construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(2): 05017020, ISSN 0733-9364

Majzoub, Omar (2025) A precursor to computation in architecture – an alternative to the current concept design process. PhD thesis, University of New South Wales, Australia.

Martinez Lagunas, A J and Nik-Bakht, M (2024) Process mining, modeling, and management in construction: A critical review of three decades of research coupled with a current industry perspective. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(11): 04024158, ISSN 0733-9364

Melia, K (2005) Exploring and modelling the process of change management in construction organisations. PhD thesis, University of Dundee, UK.

Mughrabi, A O (2019) Change management capability maturity model for contractors in the Kuwaiti construction industry. PhD thesis, Heriot-Watt University, UK.

Murphy, M (2016) Exploration of the synergies between activity theory and the dmaic method in evaluating construction processes. In: Chan, P W and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 32nd Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2016, Manchester, UK.

Myrtveit, I and Stensrud, E (2005) Identifying high performance construction projects. In: Khosrowshahi, F (ed.) Proceedings of 21st Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-9 September 2005, London, UK.

Navendren, D; Manu, P; Shelbourn, M and Mahamadu, A M (2014) Challenges to building information modelling implementation in UK: Designers' perspectives. In: Raiden, A and Aboagye-Nimo, E (eds.) Proceedings of 30th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2014, Portsmouth, UK.

Nesan, L J (1997) A generic model for effective implementation of empowerment in construction contractor organisations. PhD thesis, University of Wolverhampton, UK.

Oguz Erkal, E D (2022) Predicting serious injury and fatality exposure in construction industry. PhD thesis, University of Colorado at Boulder, USA.

Ottou, J A; Baiden, B K; Nani, G and Martin Morgan, T (2021) Benefits of implementing six sigma in competitive tendering process. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), pp. 214-230. ISSN 2044-124X

Peña-Mora, F; Han, S; Lee, S and Park, M (2008) Strategic-operational construction management: Hybrid system dynamics and discrete event approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(9), pp. 701-710. ISSN 0733-9364

Pham Van, B and Peansupap, V (2024) Confirmatory analysis on factors influencing the material management effectiveness in construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(6), pp. 2536-2562. ISSN 0969-9988

Plemmons, J K (1995) Materials management process measures and benchmarking in the industrial construction industry. PhD thesis, Clemson University, USA.

Poon, S-W (2002) Analysing and predicting falsework failure in Hong Kong. PhD thesis, Loughborough University, UK.

Read, D C and Sanderson, D C (2020) Obstacles to comprehensive real estate asset management. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 26(1), pp. 49-62. ISSN 1366-4387

Roy, R; Waller, J and Low, M (2002) Development of a process documentation system for the house-building industry. In: Greenwood, D (ed.) Proceedings of 18th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2002, Northumbria, UK.

Safari, M (2019) A regenerative approach to development and construction of building energy retrofit projects. PhD thesis, Pennsylvania State University, USA.

Samman, R A and Graham, I (2007) The six sigma project management strategy. In: Boyd, D (ed.) Proceedings of 23rd Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2007, Belfast, UK.

Sarshar, M; Haigh, R and Amaratunga, D (2004) Improving project processes: Best practice case study. Construction Innovation, 4(2), pp. 69-82. ISSN 1471-4175

Sarshar, M; Haigh, R; Finnemore, M; Aouad, G; Barrett, P; Baldry, D and Sexton, M (2000) Spice: A business process diagnostics tool for construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 7(3), pp. 241-250. ISSN 0969-9988

Senescu, R R (2011) Design process communication methodology. PhD thesis, Stanford University, USA.

Siriwardena, M L (2015) Organisational learning in construction: a framework from the process improvement perspective. PhD thesis, University of Salford, UK.

Stewart, R A and Spencer, C A (2006) Six-sigma as a strategy for process improvement on construction projects: A case study. Construction Management and Economics, 24(4), pp. 339-348. ISSN 01446193

Takim, R (2005) A framework for successful construction project performance. PhD thesis, Glasgow Caledonian University, UK.

Takim, R; Akintoye, A and Kelly, J (2004) Analysis of measures of construction project success in Malaysia. In: Khosrowshahi, F (ed.) Proceedings of 20th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2004, Edinburgh, UK.

Tucker, S N and Ambrose, M D (1998) Innovation and evaluation in process improvement. In: Hughes, W (ed.) Proceedings of 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK.

Vilasini, N; Neitzert, T and Rotimi, J (2014) Developing and evaluating a framework for process improvement in an alliance project: A New Zealand case study. Construction Management and Economics, 32(6), pp. 625-640. ISSN 01446193

Wandahl, S; Pérez, C T; Salling, S; Neve, H H; Lerche, J and Petersen, S (2021) The impact of construction labour productivity on the renovation wave. Construction Economics and Building, 21(3), pp. 11-32. ISSN 2204-9029

Way, M and Bordass, B (2005) Making feedback and post-occupancy evaluation routine 2: Soft landings: involving design and building teams in improving performance. Building Research & Information, 33(4), pp. 353-360. ISSN 0961-3218

Wenchi, S; Wang, J; Wang, X and Chong, H Y (2015) An application of value stream mapping for turnaround maintenance in oil and gas industry: Case study and lessions learned. In: Raiden, A and Aboagye-Nimo, E (eds.) Proceedings of 31st Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-9 September 2015, Lincoln, UK.

Wesz, J G B; Formoso, C T and Tzortzopoulos, P (2018) Planning and controlling design in engineered-to-order prefabricated building systems. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(2), pp. 134-152. ISSN 0969-9988

Younes, B; Bouferguène, A; Al-Hussein, M and Yu, H (2015) Overdue invoice management: Markov chain approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(1): 04014062, ISSN 0733-9364