Creating dynamic organizational modularity in lean construction design - Combining MDM and DSM methodology systematically

Tom Reichardt, Fatos Elezi, Iris D. Tommelein, Udo Lindemann

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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 'should-be' 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.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGain Competitive Advantage by Managing Complexity - Proceedings of the 14th International Dependency and Structure Modelling Conference, DSM 2012
PublisherInstitution of Engineering Designers
Pages343-355
Number of pages13
ISBN (Print)9783446433540
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Event14th International Dependency and Structure Modelling Conference, DSM 2012 - Kyoto, Japan
Duration: 13 Sep 201214 Sep 2012

Publication series

NameGain Competitive Advantage by Managing Complexity - Proceedings of the 14th International Dependency and Structure Modelling Conference, DSM 2012

Conference

Conference14th International Dependency and Structure Modelling Conference, DSM 2012
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityKyoto
Period13/09/1214/09/12

Keywords

  • Lean construction design
  • Managing communication ways
  • Managing information exchange
  • MDM
  • Organizational DSM
  • Project organization
  • Rganizational modularity

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