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    Influence of organizational and project practices on design error costs

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    Authors
    Love, Peter
    Lopez, Robert
    Kim, J.
    Kim, M.
    Date
    2014
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Love, P. and Lopez, R. and Kim, J. and Kim, M. 2014. Influence of organizational and project practices on design error costs. Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities. 28 (2): pp. 303-310.
    Source Title
    Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
    DOI
    10.1061/(ASCE)CF.1943-5509.0000415
    ISSN
    0887-3828
    School
    Department of Civil Engineering
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/42540
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    The organizational and project-related practices adopted by design firms can influence the nature and ability of people to perform their tasks. In recognition of such influences, a structured survey questionnaire was used to determine the key factors contributing to design error costs in 139 Australian construction projects. Using stepwise multiple regressions, the significant organizational and project-related variables influencing design error costs are determined. The analysis revealed that the mean design error costs for the sample projects were 14.2% of the original contract value. Significant organizational and project factors influencing design error included inadequate training for employees and unrealistic design and documentation schedules required by clients. From the findings, key strategies for reducing design errors that are attributable to organization and project-related practices are identified

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