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Article Outsourcing, Resource Management, Procurement Management, Construction 1 August 2019

Project Management Journal

Selecting Organizational Partners for Interorganizational Projects

By Braun, Timo | Sydow, Jörg The selection of partners is critical for the success of interorganizational projects. Based on conceptual reasoning in light of prior research, as well as illustrative empirical insights into an…

Article Cost Management, Resource Management, Construction 1 October 2017

PM Network

Building Boom—And Barriers

The construction industry is on strong footing, but skills shortages and rising costs are complicating the project landscape. Increased productivity remains the way forward.

Article Communications Management, Complexity, Resource Management, Construction 1 November 2016

PM Network

The Big Time

By Kaibni, Rami Theoretically, managing large construction projects should be similar to managing small ones. But I've been part of projects worth more than US$500 million and involving more than 50 subcontractors…

Article Resource Management, Procurement Management, Construction 1 June 2015

Project Management Journal

How far can BIM reduce information asymmetry in the Australian construction context?

By Forsythe, Perry | Sankaran, Shankar | Biesenthal, Christopher Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems are increasingly used in construction projects. Theoretically, these systems provide greater transparency and access to construction project information…

Article Scheduling, Resource Management, Construction May 2015

PM Network

Cliff-hanger

By Landry, Meredith Read the project phases--from design to construction--of a visitors' center that clings to the side of the Viamala Gorge in the Swiss Alps. Working through the winter to open in time for the tourist…

Conference Paper Talent Management, Resource Management, Construction 29 July 2014

Understanding relationship based procurement in the construction sector

By Walker, Derek H. T. | Lloyd-Walker, Beverley This paper presents a summary of core findings from recent research funded by the Project Management Institute (PMI) with assistance from a parallel complimentary study undertaken with Australian…

Article Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Scheduling, Talent Management, Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Construction December 2011

PM Network

Combining Forces: 2011 PMI Project of the Year Award Finalist

By Allen, Kevin The United Arab Emirates gained its wealth through the oil and gas industry. Now its leaders are cultivating economic sustainability by diversifying the country's portfolio. This article discusses…

Article Outsourcing, Resource Management, Construction November 2011

PM Network

The risks of outsourcing

By Hunsberger, Kelley The benefits of outsourcing can be substantial; however, some high-profile debacles have shown how risky the process can be. This article highlights the outsourcing mistakes made by Boeing during…

Article Decision Making, Talent Management, Resource Management, Construction June 2009

Project Management Journal

Incorporating employee resourcing requirements into deployment decision making

By Dainty, Andrew | Raidén, Ani | Neale, R. H. Employee resourcing is the process of matching human resource capabilities to the strategic and operational needs of the organization. This is exceptionally problematic in project-based…

Article Resource Management, Construction 1 September 2008

Project Management Journal

Value stream mapping in project management

By Bevilacqua, Maurizio | Ciarapica, Filippo E | Giacchetta, Giancarlo Procuring materials for constructions projects is a high-risk activity that can easily cause project failure--schedule delays, cost over-runs--if this process is not expertly managed and controlled.…