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Project complexity in construction [electronic resource]

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: London RICS 2008ISBN:
  • 9781842194348
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 658.404 $2 18
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Partial contents:
Introduction -- Complexity science -- Complexity in construction -- Methodology -- Results -- Conclusion -- References
Summary: Conference paper from COBRA RICS Construction and Building Research Conference. Researches the meaning of complexity in relation to construction projects with the goal to establish the concept of complexity project in the construction industry. Helps to understand what makes a project complex. Finds that complexity is linked to the number of interdependencies, interaction and interrelationships of different parts of a project. Suggests that organisational aspects within a project increase its complexity.

Introduction -- Complexity science -- Complexity in construction -- Methodology -- Results -- Conclusion -- References

Conference paper from COBRA RICS Construction and Building Research Conference. Researches the meaning of complexity in relation to construction projects with the goal to establish the concept of complexity project in the construction industry. Helps to understand what makes a project complex. Finds that complexity is linked to the number of interdependencies, interaction and interrelationships of different parts of a project. Suggests that organisational aspects within a project increase its complexity.