Construction Management Services Research Articles

Conformity Assessment as a Tool for Organizational Learning in Large Engineering and Construction Projects

For the successful realization of large engineering and construction projects (LECPs), a systemic organizational learning framework for institutional cooperation is critical. Due to the long project life-cycle of LECPs, this is particularly important for this kind of project. The objective of this paper is to analyze to what extent the conformity assessment of LECPs, carried out under Engineering, Procurement and Construction management (EPCm) services, can be used as a tool for organizational learning and cooperation between typical stakeholders (project owners, engineering contractors, EPC contractors; subcontractors and certification bodies). The research, from which this paper emanates, was based on a case study concerning LECPs in an oil and gas company in Brazil. Based on its results, we suggest that the proposed organizational learning framework, supported by the conformity assessment rationale, constitutes an important management tool that can be disseminated in other organizational contexts where conformity assessments of LECPs take place.

공공 도로건설사업에서의 원격 현장모니터링 체계 구축에 관한 연구

PURPOSES : Efficiency Improvement of a public road construction project management work using the development of a real-time remote site monitoring system METHODS : In this study, we developed the remote site monitoring system using a web camera for road construction projects in the RCMA(Regional Management Administration). We can be monitored a construction progress and a weak point of the situation in real time using this. To achieve this, we tested about 10 road construction projects ordered by RCMA. Then, we verified a applicability for the site monitoring system in future. RESULTS : Take advantage of the remote site monitoring system consists of the CALS System, one of the business systems used in the part of the MLTM(Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs) institution-agencies. Was configured to be served through the Construction CALS System of Construction Management System(Contractors) and the Construction CALS Portal System. Through this, Benefit analysis through a pilot application of the 10 road construction sites and developing considerations and Guide for visual information processing equipment installation-operating in construction sitesare presented. CONCLUSIONS : Through the establishment of remote site monitoring system can improve the efficiency of construction management services. In addition, Various disasters and calamities, accidents and illegal construction will be prevented in advance is expected. This is expected to further improve the quality of the facilities.

사례분석을 통한 건설사업관리 대가산정 방법 개선

본 연구는 국내 외 건설사업관리 유사 건설기술용역 대가 기준 및 사례분석을 토대로 합리적인 건설사업관리 대가기준을 제안하는 것을 목적으로 한다. 이를 위해 기존의 건설사업관리 대가의 적정성을 분석하고, 사례분석을 통한 인력투입 실태를 조사하였으며, 비상주 인력의 적정수준에 대해 고찰하였다. 사례분석결과, 현행 건설사업관리 대가산정 체계는 책임감리와의 대가산정 방식의 이원화, 비 현실적인 대가기준 및 인력배치 등이 문제점으로 도출되었다. 이를 위한 개선 방안으로 건설용역 대가산정 방식의 정비, 건설사업관리 대가수준의 현실화, 사업초기단계 배치인력의 탄력성 확보, 사업특성을 고려한 비상주 인력 활용을 제안하였다. 본 연구는 향후 건설사업관리의 대가수준의 현실화 및 대가산정을 위한 접근방법의 개선에 기여하여 건설사업관리 업무의 효율성 향상에 도움이 될 것으로 기대된다. The objective of this paper is to suggest the improvement of estimating system for construction management (CM) service fee through the analysis of the previous literatures and criteria and case study. In order to do this, this paper considered the relevance of existing criteria to estimate the CM service fee, the condition of input ratio of engineering resources in the real cases, and current utilization strategy of nonresident technical engineers. Based on the analysis, the following problems were identified; a) the different estimating system for CM fee and construction supervision fee, b) impractical estimating system for the CM fee, and c) inappropriate allocation of human resources for CM. Consequently, this paper suggested the following 4 items for the improvement of the existing system; (1) modification of the current structure of CM fee calculation, (2) rationalization of current level of the CM fee which is required to be raised approximately 5.4 percent compared to design or supervision fee, (3) securement of elasticity of the input ratio of engineering resources from the inception phase, and (4) development of the utilization strategy of nonresident engineers based on the technical requirement of the jobsite. Thus, it is anticipated that this research would affect the compensation package of CM in order to make the estimation process of CM service fee more efficient and to revitalize CM as business.

건설사업관리(CM) 현장 참여자의 업무지침을 위한 핵심업무 도출

최근 국내 건설산업에서의 건설사업관리제도(CM: Construct Management)는 발주자의 관리능력의 보완 및 건설사업의 종합적 관리를 통한 사업 효율성 제고의 수단으로서 인지되고 있으며, 적용이 확대되고 있다. 기 제정 및 개정된 건설사업관리 업무지침은 수행업무에 대한 범위 및 절차의 내용이 각 업무의 정의 수준에 머물러있고, 세부 업무에 대한 구체성이 미흡하여 세부업무에 대한 수행계획을 세우는데 효과적이지 못하다는 문제점과 기 수행된 건설사업관리 사례에 대한 조사에 따르면 각 건설사업관리 용역사 별, 프로젝트별에 따라 별도의 업무지침에 따라 업무가 계획 수행되고 있다는 점에서 효과적이고 효율적인 건설사업관리를 위해서는 구체화, 표준화된 업무지침서 및 절차서의 필요성이 높은 것으로 조사되었다. 따라서 관련 문헌 및 국 내외에서 수행된 건설사업 사례의 업무지침서와 절차서를 바탕으로 건설사업관리자의 주요업무를 도출하고, 설문조사를 통해 얻은 결과를 분석하여 핵심업무를 도출함으로써 향후 건설사업관리 계약 및 업무 수행에서 실질적인 활용이 가능할 것으로 기대된다. Recently, the Construction Management service of domestic construction environment has being extended because that is an effective means to supplement owner's management and improve a total management of construction. But existing CM service guide is staying simply defined level about a work scope and procedure. So the standard CM guide needs to set a detailed plan of the project. Therefore, the key works were deducted by doing survey after the main work of CM service based on CM case studies and an existing CM service guide. That is expected to use CM contract and do service.

Developing the value perception of the business customer through service modularity

PurposeThe present challenge for many service firms is to develop an offering that is flexible and open for tailoring and at the same time achieves efficiency through standardizing processes. Modularity has been suggested as being one tool for achieving this. The goal of the present study is to find out how services provided in modular form (here referred to as service modularity) can exert an influence on the value perception of the customer in the professional services field.Design/methodology/approachEmpirical part consists of a case study of a large provider of professional services involving construction, engineering, procurement and project management service. Data were gathered by semi structured theme interviews of representatives of the case company and representatives of two of its customers.FindingsThe modular processes had an influence on the customer's expectations that are related to the experienced quality of the service, and hence they create value for the customer. In addition to the service outcome, the modular processes enhanced the customer's trust in the service provider's employees and their skills in co‐operating in a suitable way during the service process. The organizational modularity eased the customer's tasks of managing the project implementation.Originality/valueThe present study contributes the knowledge related to modularity in business services by incorporating the knowledge from the theoretical discussion on customer perceived value.

CM 발주제도 및 현황분석에 따른 개선방안에 관한 연구

건설사업관리(CM)용역은 최근 10년간 매출규모와 서비스의 다양성에서 꾸준히 발전하여왔다. 그러나 한편으로는 상위 업체의 독점화 현상을 통하여 시장이 경직되고, 또한 건설사업관리 대가 수준의 미비하여 기대만큼 실효를 거두지 못하고 있다. 본 논문은 건설사업관리제도의 현황 분석을 통하여 보다 진보될 수 있는 개선방안을 제시하고자 하였다. 연구의 방법으로는 건설사업관리의 시장조사. 문헌조사, 현형 제도 분석. 대가수준 분석, 제안서 평가 및 입찰 제도 분석, 그리고 건설사업관리 종사 관련자들로부터 설문조사를 통하여 이루어졌다. 이러한 분석들을 통하여 건설 사업관리용역이 제도, 대가, 평가방식에서 개선되어야 할 사항들을 기술하였고 그것들을 통하여 건설사업관리 용역의 시장 확대와 공평한 경쟁, 그리고 정당한 서비스의 효과를 기대한다. 【Construction Management service has been consistently growing in both sales and diversified services. On the other hand the market has been solidified owing to monopoly of major companies and considerations of the services have not been sufficient so that construction management could not play a appropriate role of the construction industry. This research is to suggest the improvements of construction management delivery system based on the analysis of the current market. The method conducted was to analyze market survey, literature and statistical review, regulations, considerations and evaluation system. Through the analysis and research, the delivery system of construction management was proven rooms for improvements in regulation, consideration, and evaluation system. and this study presented those as fair as possible. It is hopefully expected that the expansion of CM market, impartial competition, and justifiable services are implemented in the construction industry.】

A Benchmarking Tool to Assess the Role of the Construction Manager in terms of Project Teamwork Supports

Construction management services have been adopted for more than a decade and are continuously growing; however, the advantages of utilizing a construction management service are still not quite clear, regardless of many arguments can be made in their favor. The construction manager, as a coordinator, is supposed to smoothly facilitate the project teamwork in order to deliver a profitable and satisfactory project, not only for the owner's interests but also for the success of all project participants. This study has focused on the teamwork supports a construction manager can provide during project operations. This study developed a benchmarking tool to assess the construction manager's role in terms of its project teamwork supports, by utilizing the evaluation model and several case studies. In addition, this study also attempted to set the industry average and higher performance so that both the owner and the construction manager can self-assess, and more importantly, can improve project operation. The actual implementation of the benchmarking tool into on-going projects can allow the construction manager to understand the current operation and to make a better project process through teamwork.

KCI Technologies, Inc. - Engineering The Future, One Employee At A Time

To an outsider, KCI Technologies may appear to be a typical, run of the mill engineering firm. However, once introduced, prospective clients soon understand why KCI was recently ranked 83rd on the Engineering News-Record's list of the top 500 engineering firms in the country, 7th on its list of Top 20 Telecommunications Firms, and 55th out of the Top 100 ‘Pure’ Designers. With a focus on providing the highest quality service through a commitment to innovation and employee development, KCI is clearly positioning itself for the future. KCI Technologies is currently the largest employee-owned, multi-disciplined engineering firm in Maryland. Providing consulting, engineering, and environmental construction management services, KCI had revenues of approximately $131 million in 2009, and serves clients in the Northeast, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the US. The more than 900 employee owners of KCI operate out of offices in 12 states – Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, as well as the District of Columbia. KCI has undergone incredible changes over the last several decades. From a basement dream, to a multi-million dollar employee owned organization, KCI is poised to face the future. However, with an uncertain economy and reduced governmental and private-sector spending, will the loyalty and commitment of the employee-owners be enough for KCI to continue building the impressive set of awards and recognition for which the company has become accustomed?

Performance of minority firms providing construction management services in the US transportation sector

The preferential selection of minority firms in federally assisted contracts, state contracts and large metropolitan contracts has been in effect in the US for the purpose of meeting affirmative action goals, but this practice has also raised questions about the quality of contract performance. A survey of 93 firms was conducted for a comparative investigation of the performance of minority vs. non‐minority construction management (CM) firms. Minority CM firms include firms owned by ethnic minorities, disabled persons and women. An assessment model was developed following an extensive literature review on contemporary performance measurement tools. The model was converted into a survey that was administered to prequalified minority and non‐minority firms that provided CM services in the transportation sector in the US. When a Mann‐Whitney test was administered to the collected data regardless of firm size and age, it was found that non‐minority CM firms outperformed minority CM firms. However, it was also found that minority CM firms were smaller and younger than non‐minority CM firms. When ‘large and old’ minority and non‐minority CM firms were compared, no significant differences were found in performance. But when ‘small and young’ minority and non‐minority CM firms were compared, it was found that minority firms were outperformed by non‐minority firms financially. It is concluded that ‘small and young’ minority firms particularly suffer from the liability created by smallness and newness.

Multi‐criteria decision support model for selecting the appropriate construction management at risk firm

Selecting the appropriate firm is of paramount importance especially when using a unique delivery method such as construction management at risk. In addition to general contracting services, the construction management at risk firm provides construction management services throughout the design and construction phases. A new decision support model is proposed to assist owners in the selection decision. Key selection factors were identified through a literature review. They are divided into four categories: firm characteristics; technical and commercial bid; construction management services; and general contracting services. Each consists of five selection factors. The selection criteria were determined using the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) based on a questionnaire that was sent to construction professionals. The proposed model consists of five functions: strategic alignment; selection criteria; initial screening; firms' evaluations; and sensitivity analysis. The heart of the model is the use of the AHP to develop the decision criteria and compare candidate firms. A case study is also presented to demonstrate the application of the model.

SNC ‐ Lavalin Group Inc

AbstractEngineering Services (MIC: 12.1 SIC: 8711 NAIC: 541330)SNC ‐ Lavalin Group is engaged in engineering and construction activities ranging from engineering, procurement, construction and construction management services to lump‐sum turnkey packages. Co. also provides operations and maintenance services and is involved in the manufacturing of ammunition, as well as investing in infrastructure concession investments. Co. also makes selective equity investments in infrastructure concessions. Co. operates in nine business segments: Power, Infrastructure and Environment, Chemicals and Petroleum, Mining and Metallurgy, Operations and Maintenance, Defence, Infrastructure Concession Investments, Highway 407, and All Other.

SNC — Lavalin Group Inc

AbstractEngineering Services (MIC: 12.1 SIC: 8711 NAIC: 541330)SNC — Lavalin Group is engaged in engineering and construction activities ranging from engineering, procurement, construction and construction management services to lump‐sum turnkey packages in industry segments. Co. also provides operations and maintenance services and is involved in the manufacturing of ammunition, including the related propellants and propulsive power. Co. also makes selective equity investments in infrastructure concessions that require the ability to bring together a variety of skills ranging from technical and project management, to financings.

SNC - Lavalin Group Inc.

Mergent's Dividend AchieversVolume 3, Issue 2 p. 356-356 Canadian Company Reports SNC - Lavalin Group Inc.† First published: 20 April 2006 https://doi.org/10.1002/div.4162Citations: 1 † Contact: : John E. Cleghorn OC, FCA — Chmn. Address: : 455 Rene-Levesque Boulevard West, Montreal Web Site: : www.snclavalin.com AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract Summary: Engineering Services (MIC: 12.1 SIC: 8711 NAIC: 541330) SNC - Lavalin Group is engaged in engineering and construction activities ranging from engineering, procurement, construction and construction management services to lump-sum turnkey packages in industry segments. Co. also provides operations and maintenance services and is involved in the manufacturing of ammunition, including the related propellants and propulsive power. Co. also makes selective equity investments in infrastructure concessions that require the ability to bring together a variety of skills ranging from technical and project management, to financings. Citing Literature Volume3, Issue2Spring 2006Pages 356-356 RelatedInformation

Design–build pre-qualification and tendering approach for public projects

While the design–build delivery system is gaining ground in the private sector, due to its proven success, public sector owners are still skeptical and hesitant to adopt it. Selecting the design–builder can be complex process, particularly for public-sector projects. The selection of private-sector design–build teams can be much less formal. This paper presents the result of a study on the applications of the design–build delivery method in the public sector using professional construction management services. The methodology and implementation of selecting a contracting firm for design–build project is described in detail. The process includes pre-qualification, technical and financial evaluation, key issues in the Terms of Reference, pre-tender meeting, tender’s design-supervision consultant, and critical contract clauses. The analysis resulted in positive indicators for the adaptation of design–build and its importance in public projects.

SNC-Lavalin awarded Canadian contract

SNC-Lavalin’s BAE-Newplan Group Ltd is to undertake engineering, procurement and construction management services for Voisey’s Bay Nickel Co Ltd’s new mine, concentrator and related facilities complex in Labrador, Canada. This is a short news story only. Visit www.filtsep.com for the latest filtration industry news.

SNC-Lavalin awarded Canadian contract

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Emotional disorders in the working population: an emerging problem in occupational health?

To know the prevalence of emotional disorders in a working population. Workers in four companies: construction (A), automobile components (B), electrical and electronic systems (C) and management services (D). The design of the study was cross-sectional with the GHQ-28 questionnaire. The prevalence fluctuated between 8,4% (A) and 24,0% (D). Sex, age, educational level and occupation showed significance differences in some companies. The results suggest an important prevalence of emotional disorders that likely increase as there will be more firms of services.

Bucking the Trend: Cost-Plus Services in Lump-Sum Turnkey Market

Engineering, procurement, construction, and startup of cogeneration plants in the United States has evolved into a set pattern of lump-sum turnkey performance by engineering contractors and major equipment vendors. This method of designing, constructing, and starting up cogeneration plants has been driven by the requirements of project financing and long-term, nonrecourse funding. Design and construction of plants in Canada, though, has tended to be performed on a cost-plus basis, despite pressures from its southern neighbor. This paper reviews the results from the cost-plus contracting of three of Canada's first cogeneration plants. It also examines the contracting strategy used by the nonregulated division of a major Canadian electrical utility to acquire engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) and startup (SU) services for two subsequent cogeneration plants—one in Ontario and one in Quebec—both on a reimbursable-cost basis. It explains why this owner felt the “cost-plus” approach w...

Power station design: D. R. Davies, C. Richardson & A. C. Roberts, Proceedings — ICE: Civil Engineering, 108(Special Issue 1), 1995, pp 15–29

Kuljian Corporation provides design engineering and construction management services for power generating plants in more than 20 countries. They used WASP (Calculating Water and Steam Properties), a COSMIC program to optimize power station design. This enabled the company to substantially reduce lead time and software cost in a recent design project.

Sludge characterization, removal, and dewatering

In April 1988, E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company retained the services of CH2M HILL to perform a sludge characterization study, treatability study, remedial design, and to provide construction management services during the remedial action for a slip containing wastewater sludge situated on the Baltimore Harbor. The slip contained an estimated 18,500 cubic yards of sludge that averaged 20 percent solids by weight. Organic compounds were the primary constituents in the sludge, with highest concentrations represented by benzene, ethylbenzene, toluene, and xylenes. During 1989 and 1990, the sludge was removed by a floating dredge, crane, and an air conveyance boom pumping system. A steel sheet pile wall was constructed around the slip to prevent the slip banks from collapsing during removal of the sludge. The sludge was treated using a cationic polymer of high molecular weight during flocculation, and a membrane filter press for dewatering. The sludge cake averaged 52 percent solids by weight. All sludgecake was disposed of offsite in a RCRA-permitted landfill.