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Integrated collaborative design

Simon A. Austin (Department of Civil and Building Engineering, Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom)
Anthony Thorpe (Department of Civil and Building Engineering, Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom)
David Root (Department of Construction Economics and Management, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa)
Derek Thomson (School of the Built and Natural Environment, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, United Kingdom)
Jamie Hammond (Adept Management Ltd, The TechnoCentre, Coventry, United Kingdom)

Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology

ISSN: 1726-0531

Article publication date: 3 April 2007

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to describe an approach to managing the supply chain from the perspective of design which the paper refers to as integrated collaborative design (ICD).

Design/methodology/approach

Building on a substantial program of research using a range of methodologies previously reported, the concept of a design chain is described the argument is made that the industry needs to center the development of integrated teams (as proposed in accelerating change) around collaborative working of all parties involved in the design process.

Findings

The research recognizes that the construction sector is too often focused on the short‐term objectives of projects, rather than long‐term business strategy and organizational relationships. The ICD approach involves three steps: identifying tasks (process management); allocating roles (as part of supply chain management); and focusing design solutions to deliver value.

Originality/value

The paper outlines the principles and approach to ICD and provides a strategic overview within which various techniques and practices can be utilized to integrate organizations and more effectively manage the design process.

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Citation

Austin, S.A., Thorpe, A., Root, D., Thomson, D. and Hammond, J. (2007), "Integrated collaborative design", Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Vol. 5 No. 1, pp. 7-22. https://doi.org/10.1108/17260530710746579

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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