Development of a Performance Concept in the Construction Field: A Critical Review

Francielle Santos,Maria Carolina Brandstetter,Michele Carvalho

doi:10.2174/1874836802014010370

Abstract

The performance concept in the construction field is very broad, can occur within the project scope and building, suggesting effective ways to evaluate according to the activities involved. Although a large number of studies on construction project performance (CPP) and performance-based building (PBB) have been conducted in the last decade, there remains a lack of consensus among researchers and professionals regarding how to integrate PBB-related activities into the construction project phases (design, planning, construction and operation). After an in-depth analysis of hundreds of journal articles published between 2008 and 2018, this study provides a holistic understanding and critical reflection on the nexus between CPP and PBB, systematically illustrated by a “Performance information mapping” and a “Performance Taxonomy Framework” at each project phase in the strategic decision-making process. The results can help future researchers and professionals to conduct searches that are more relevant and to design, aiming at steps to ensure project success and building efficiency. A systematic review contributes to a better understanding of the performance concept in the construction field because it covers an unprecedented performance study of both stages, process management and product performance requirements in the construction industry. The review concludes by suggesting, as further work, a search for an integration tool.

Highlights

Project success in construction companies is usually measured based on predetermined criteria or by comparing with other projects [1]
This is because the construction industry is constantly criticized for reasons such as inefficiency, low productivity, material waste, client dissatisfaction and delivery delays, resulting in investment projects that often fail to meet owners’ expectations, and requiring that the companies rethink their processes under an increasing competitive pressure [2 - 5]
When examining articles based on a rigorous taxonomy process in four stages, this study proposes a “Mapping of Performance Information” to categorize current DBE and DPC connection efforts across two levels: project phases and assessment performance

Summary

Introduction

Project success in construction companies is usually measured based on predetermined criteria or by comparing with other projects [1]. This is because the construction industry is constantly criticized for reasons such as inefficiency, low productivity, material waste, client dissatisfaction and delivery delays, resulting in investment projects that often fail to meet owners’ expectations, and requiring that the companies rethink their processes under an increasing competitive pressure [2 - 5]. The buildings are increasingly more complex, consisting of several processes, activities, stakeholders, resources, and Commitment to quality by the building companies tends to be more effective. Achieving a quality project within a budget and planned schedule is the goal of all owners in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry [12]

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