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Development of an innovative framework for clients' requirements information management in construction projects

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posted on 2010-07-22, 08:33 authored by Abdou Karim Jallow, Peter DemianPeter Demian, Andrew Baldwin, Chimay J. Anumba
Properly managing client requirements information can contribute to high construction productivity and improve the quality of built facilities. This paper presents an innovative framework which defines a life-cycle approach to managing client requirements information. The Enterprise Requirements Information Management Framework (eRIM) introduces an approach to managing client requirements throughout a project lifecycle. It defines an information-centric and process-oriented approach to requirements management and describes how Information Technology (IT) / Information Systems (IS) can serve as support tool. It supports life-cycle requirements information availability, facilitates coordination, enables visibility, traceability and dependency checking which is crucial for analysing the impact of proposed changes in requirements. The paper includes findings from three case studies of construction projects through observations of meetings and interviews with selected construction practitioners. The results indicate that implementation and incorporation of the framework in construction projects could contribute towards improved performance and more efficient and effective client requirements management.

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  • Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

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JALLOW, A.K. ... et al, 2010. Development of an innovative framework for clients' requirements information management in construction projects. IN: Anumba, C.J., Bouchlaghem, N.M., Messner, J.I. ... et al. (eds.) Innovation in Architecture, Engineering and Construction. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Innovation in Architecture, Engineering and Construction. Loughborough: Loughborough University.

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2010

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This is a conference paper. It was presented at the 6th International Conference on Innovation in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, June 9-11, 2010, Pennsylvania State University, USA.: http://www.engr.psu.edu/ae/AEC2010/Proceedings.pdf

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9781897911358

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  • en

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