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Creating dynamic organizational modularity in lean construction design – Combining MDM and DSM methodology systematically
Reichardt, T.; Elezi, F.; Tommelein, I. D.; Lindemann, U.
Type:
Year:
2012
Editor:
Onishi, M.; Maurer, M.; Kirner, K.; Lindemann, U.
Author:
Series:
DSM
Institution:
1: Technische Universit
Section:
Civil Engineering
Page(s):
343-355
ISBN:
978-3-446-43354-0
Abstract:
This research focuses on the application of structural complexity management methods in the Architecture-Engineering-Construction (AEC) industry. AEC design projects involve numerous
participants and stakeholders and are characterized by complex organizational structures. We systematically combine Multi-Domain Matrix (MDM) and Design-Structure Matrix (DSM)
methodologies, originally developed for Product Development (PD), to compare ‘as-is’ and ‘shouldbe’ patterns of communication during design in order to create an ‘improved’ state. The methodology
increases transparency of interrelations of project participants and facilitates the improvement process. As a result, clusters of highly interrelated project participants are identified; these can potentially facilitate a better coordination and information flow between participants involved in design projects. We examined the applicability of the proposed methodology in the exterior design process of a healthcare facility. The study concludes that the systematic combination of MDM and DSM methodology is potentially a powerful tool to help shape dynamic organizational modularity in AEC Design projects.
participants and stakeholders and are characterized by complex organizational structures. We systematically combine Multi-Domain Matrix (MDM) and Design-Structure Matrix (DSM)
methodologies, originally developed for Product Development (PD), to compare ‘as-is’ and ‘shouldbe’ patterns of communication during design in order to create an ‘improved’ state. The methodology
increases transparency of interrelations of project participants and facilitates the improvement process. As a result, clusters of highly interrelated project participants are identified; these can potentially facilitate a better coordination and information flow between participants involved in design projects. We examined the applicability of the proposed methodology in the exterior design process of a healthcare facility. The study concludes that the systematic combination of MDM and DSM methodology is potentially a powerful tool to help shape dynamic organizational modularity in AEC Design projects.
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