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13 May The Impact of Culture on the Indian Construction Industry

Posted at 12:12h in Academic & Research papers, Construction Performance, Project Management, Uncategorized by Pascal Evertz

By Syed Nihas, Kristen C. Barlish, Jacob Kashiwagi, Dean T. Kashiwagi December 2013 Abstract The Indian construction industry has been characterized by poor performance. This paper analyzes the potential impact of the Indian culture on the poor performance. If the culture is a...

13 May The Evolution of Lean Manufacturing – An Investigation into Cross-Industry Applications via Knowledge Transfer

Posted at 12:10h in Academic & Research papers, Best Value, Performance by Pascal Evertz

By Aleesandro Incisa, Ruggero Moretto December 2013 Abstract Twenty-five years have elapsed since Lean techniques originated from the Automotive sector. From then on, Lean techniques have been adopted and fitted to several purposes and their application now ranges to several industry sectors. Meanwhile,...

13 May Possible Barriers to a Successful Further Diffusion of the Best Value Approach in the Netherlands: Observations of Major Misunderstandings on the Concept and Theory

Posted at 12:07h in Academic & Research papers, Best Value, Leadership, Performance, Performance Based Procurement, Risk Management by Pascal Evertz

By Wiebe Witteveen, Jeroen van de Rijt December 2013 Abstract In recent years Best Value (BV) has gained popularity in the Netherlands. Many clients have adopted BV after the successful application in the ‘Spoedaanpak Wegen’ projects (Fast Track Projects) by Rijkswaterstaat (Department of...

13 May Performance Indicators in the Best Value Approach

Posted at 12:03h in Academic & Research papers, Best Value, Construction Performance, Performance Information by Pascal Evertz

By Allard Horstman, Wiebe Witteveen December 2013 Abstract One of the distinctive aspects of the Best Value approach compared to traditional approaches is the use of dominant information: simple, non-disputable information. It enables experts to explain complex situations to non-experts in a clear...

13 May Introduction of the Best Value Approach in India

Posted at 11:58h in Academic & Research papers, Best Value, Performance Information Procurement, Procurement by Pascal Evertz

By Syed Nihas, Jacob Kashiwagi, Dean T. Kashiwagi December 2013 Abstract In September of 2013 the Performance Based Studies Research Group (PBSRG) made its first entry into India to introduce the Best Value approach. The purpose of the entry was to identify if...

13 May Case Study – Fish Migration Facilities Project Lessons Learned

Posted at 11:55h in Academic & Research papers, Best Value, Performance Based Procurement, Procurement by Pascal Evertz

By Susan van Hes December 2013 Abstract Waterboard Noorderzijlvest has been searching for a way to realign their focus for a Fish Migration Facilities project in order to better meet program requirements. To achieve this goal, the Best Value method was identified as...

13 May An Analysis of the Construction Industry Structure in India

Posted at 11:52h in Academic & Research papers, Construction Performance, Project Management by Pascal Evertz

By Syed Nihas, Kristen C. Barlish, Jacob Kashiwagi, Dean T. Kashiwagi December 2013 Abstract The Indian construction industry has had poor performance delivering on time, with quality and within cost. Project cost and time deviations have been documented at 25%. The paper introduces...

13 May Utilization of a Best Value Structure on a City’s Park Renewal and Upgrade Program

Posted at 09:46h in Academic & Research papers, Best Value, Performance, Performance Based Procurement, Performance Information Procurement by Pascal Evertz

By Jake B. Smithwick, Kenneth T. Sullivan, Dean T. Kashiwagi July 2013 Abstract The City of Roseville is utilizing a best value selection and contract management process for the delivery of their $19M park renewal and upgrade program. The best value process minimizes...

13 May Post Construction Quality Evaluation – A Manufacturer’s Use of the End User to Minimize Risk

Posted at 09:43h in Academic & Research papers, Best Value, Construction Performance, Performance, Risk Management by Pascal Evertz

By Dhaval Gajjar, Kenneth T. Sullivan, Dean T. Kashiwagi July 2013 Abstract A roofing manufacturer is motivated to increase accountability, minimize risk and differentiate themselves from other manufacturers to increase their sales. In order to achieve this, the manufacturer approached the research group...

13 May Organizational Implementation of Best Value Project Delivery Impact of Value-Based Procurement, Preplanning, and Risk Management

Posted at 09:40h in Academic & Research papers, Best Value, Performance Based Procurement, Performance Information Procurement, Project Management by Pascal Evertz

By Brian Lines, Kenneth T. Sullivan, Brian Stone July 2013 Abstract Many buyer organizations have attempted to implement new project delivery methods to increase performance on their contracting processes. Yet implementing new business practices can be difficult to accomplish successfully. An action research...