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Full coordination is key to project success.

K C Lam1

  • 1Department of Building Services Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Health Estate
|September 11, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Inadequate coordination of building services in complex hospital projects is a major issue. Re-engineering construction management and fostering collaboration are key to improving project delivery and value.

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Area of Science:

  • Construction Management
  • Building Services Engineering
  • Project Procurement

Background:

  • Complex hospital building projects face significant challenges due to poor coordination of building services.
  • This lack of coordination negatively impacts project success and client satisfaction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate effective strategies for managing building services design and installation in complex construction projects.
  • To identify factors contributing to successful building services coordination and project outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • The study employed case studies in Hong Kong to analyze building services coordination.
  • Research focused on evaluating different procurement and management practices.

Main Results:

  • No single "best" procurement practice exists; appropriate management is crucial.
  • Successful building services coordination relies on integrated design, fair contracts, effective management, and strong team collaboration.
  • Key attributes include mutual trust, integrated supply chains, and managerial control.

Conclusions:

  • Re-engineering construction management and adopting collaborative relationships are essential for improving value.
  • A holistic approach encompassing design, procurement, and team dynamics enhances project time, cost, and quality performance.

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