TY - GEN
T1 - Creating dynamic organizational modularity in lean construction design - Combining MDM and DSM methodology systematically
AU - Reichardt, Tom
AU - Elezi, Fatos
AU - Tommelein, Iris D.
AU - Lindemann, Udo
PY - 2012
Y1 - 2012
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
KW - Lean construction design
KW - Managing communication ways
KW - Managing information exchange
KW - MDM
KW - Organizational DSM
KW - Project organization
KW - Rganizational modularity
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84891295835&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.3139/9783446434127.027
DO - 10.3139/9783446434127.027
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:84891295835
SN - 9783446433540
T3 - Gain Competitive Advantage by Managing Complexity - Proceedings of the 14th International Dependency and Structure Modelling Conference, DSM 2012
SP - 343
EP - 355
BT - Gain Competitive Advantage by Managing Complexity - Proceedings of the 14th International Dependency and Structure Modelling Conference, DSM 2012
PB - Institution of Engineering Designers
T2 - 14th International Dependency and Structure Modelling Conference, DSM 2012
Y2 - 13 September 2012 through 14 September 2012
ER -