Abstract: The traditional philosophy of management in organizations that focus on the built environment, both in the public and private sector, places great emphasis on the ability to plan and execute projects. In contrast, a similar ...

Abstract: Implementation of new ideas and new practices are essential for an organization to remain competitive in a changing business environment. The absence of these new ideas will eventually lead to stagnation, but the challenge ...

Abstract: At the beginning of the 21st century, there is a wider awareness that the civil engineering industry has become a global industry. The rapid increase in foreign ownership of firms in the United States along with the ...

Abstract: The introduction of new communication technologies such as the World Wide Web is creating unique opportunities for civil engineering educators to develop new classroom collaboration methods, where student teams can interact ...

Abstract: The delivery of civil engineering projects requires civil engineers to address a broad spectrum of issues generated by both project participants and regulatory agencies. Providing tools that assist team members in addressing ...

Abstract: Many design and construction companies are looking to add long-term strategic planning concepts to their traditional arsenal of short-term project planning tools. A study developed by the author at the School of Civil and ...

Abstract: The consulting engineering industry focusing on the built environment is characterized by a large number of small firms distributed across the United States. With over 55,000 firms and over 800,000 employees, the industry ...

Abstract: The successful initiation and execution of a virtual team is gaining increasing attention in the design and construction community. From opportunities to integrate international and multidisciplinary teams to the opportunity ...

Abstract: The study documented in this paper builds upon the concept of multiple intelligences by examining the need for a greater concept of intelligence within the construction profession. Specifically, the paper documents the ...