Managing in today’s environment provides many challenges and project teams are frequently confronted with situations which challenge the traditional ways projects have been managed. Project success is dependent upon the effective management of people and at the heart of this process is client...

The first textbook of its kind, taking a uniquely global approach to project management in construction. Using a wealth of case studies from around the world to explain theory and practice, the authors take a business-oriented, decision-making approach to project management and the challenges it...

Effective integration of project teams is considered key to employee satisfaction and long term commitment, which in turn enhances organisational effectiveness. It is important that heavy engineering organisations understand how to influence the process to ensure that project teams integrate...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present literature that suggests that project teams comprising members from culturally diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas and new approaches to problem solving. The challenge, however, is that they also introduce different understandings and...

Construction clients and governments recognise the significant impact the design, construction and occupation of buildings have on the environment and society. The construction industry and governments have a central role in driving the sustainable development agenda. Good sustainable design can...

The global economy requires long lead times for new major infrastructure projects, and even though the current global economy is struggling, the world's population continues to grow. With this growth, infrastructure development and maintenance is set to become a focal point in the future. A...

The nature of project complexity within construction engineering projects has been the subject of study with growing interest, especially since the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Networks-Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council was set-up in 2003. Yet, it...

The theory and practice of project management has changed fundamentally over the last ten years. This is illustrated by the introduction of a number of terms such as “modern project management”, “management by projects”, “project (project management) culture” and “beyond the Gantt...

Research on knowledge integration across organizational boundaries is still very limited because of the assumption that knowledge is a critical asset, which should be secured within organizational boundaries. A variety of knowledge management frameworks have presented the same common...