Added Value in Design and Construction

Ashworth, Allan; Hogg, Keith

doi:10.4324/9781315839073

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“…value as an outcome in return for an input, or value as an outcome per se. Value as an outcome in return for an input (Ashworth and Hogg 2000;British Standards Institution 2000;Chase 2001;Dell'Isola 1997;Fowler 1990;Miles 1966;Hamilton 1996;Miles 1972;Thomson et al 2003;SAVE 2007;Yvars and Duhau 2012;Bertoni et al 2020;Colombo et al 2020) refers to an input in terms of cost, price, product consumption, or more generally as something exchanged. Value interpreted as an outcome per se (Borja de Mozota 2006;Daniels 2006; Table 1.…”

Section: Value In Designmentioning

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ValueD: a model of cognitive value determination in design

Reber

Duffy

Hay

et al. 2021

Journal of Engineering Design

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In spite of the increasing importance placed on the creation and delivery of value, it is unclear what value is and how it is determined in design. In this paper, the first descriptive model of value determination (ValueD) is presented to clarify the key elements and mechanisms involved. ValueD describes value determination as a cognitive process that is situated and dependent on an agent's knowledge. The variables involved are: an entity interpreted by an agent; a situation of an agent; knowledge of an agent; a criteria prioritisation activity; a criteria selection activity; and a criteria judgement activity. The output of the value determination process is a value statement. Value is shown to refer to a judgement on the extent an interpreted entity satisfies an agent's criteria. The ValueD model is evaluated through comparison against seven axioms of value and a protocol analysis of an engineering design episode. The article concludes with a discussion of strengths, limitations, and future work on ValueD, and its relationship with key value concepts such as added value, exchange and perceived value, benefit, and need.

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Section: Value In Designmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It is influenced by the conditions of supply and demand. Ashworth and Hogg (2000) Value is the relationship between the contribution of the function to the satisfaction of the need and the cost of the function.…”

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ValueD: a model of cognitive value determination in design

Reber

Duffy

Hay

et al. 2021

Journal of Engineering Design

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“…The same applies to the possibility of producing various other construction elements such as façades, light steel frames and timber frames. A number of researchers (Ashworth and Hogg, 2014;Fawcett et al, 2005;Gibb and Isack, 2003) have encouraged off-site construction practices to improve the productivity of the on-site construction. According to Eastman and Sacks (2008), the categorisation of on-site and off-site construction activities can lead to a serious omission of many important productivity-enhancing innovations in construction, which is the dilemma the construction sector is facing today.…”

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confidence: 99%

Labour productivity statistics: a reality check for the Norwegian construction industry

Ahmad

Mazhar

Bruland

et al. 2018

International Journal of Construction Management

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Construction is one of the largest sectors that drive the global economy, yet it has failed to receive the necessary attention from the policymakers and investors. The existing construction statistics report the declining state of labour productivity. However, existing statistics often fail to reflect the true scope and economic impact of construction. They mainly account for on-site construction activities, but overlook the manufacturing of construction products and services in construction labour productivity statistics. The aim of this research is to investigate macroeconomic labour productivity and identify the methodological problems inhibiting the effective measurement of construction labour productivity. The paper opted for academic literature review and a case study strategy for data collection. The findings reveal that many productive construction activities related to construction products and services are excluded from the construction labour productivity statistics. The results suggest that Norwegian construction labour productivity is not declining and is actually a productive industry in terms of value added per working hour. Although special reference has been made to the Norwegian construction industry, the same approach holds validity at the international arena of construction statistics. The study offers insights and lessons to construction industries of other countries facing similar productivity related issues.

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“…For instance, as part of this shift away from tradition, computer-aided design enables BoQs to be generated automatically, with the result that another QS role, and therefore its related set of skills, is now perceived by some as being 'under threat' (Smith, 2010;Davis et al, 2007). Ashworth and Hogg (2000) identified a movement in client emphasis from cost to value; increasing client complexity also represents a challenge to QSP (Davis et al, 2007). According to Simpson (2010) unrealistic client expectations must be constantly overcome in order to meet the demands of an increasingly competitive business environment (see also Cartlidge, 2002).…”

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Industry and Higher Education Integration

Owusu‐Manu¹,

Edwards²,

Holt³

et al. 2014

Industry and Higher Education

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The relationship between professional bodies and higher education (HE) institutes was studied, with particular attention to the roles of each in producing future generations of fully qualified, competent practitioners. The authors examined new and evolving challenges facing consulting quantity surveyors (CQSs) and discuss the complex interactions between these challenges. The analysis is largely based on a synthesis of the literature augmented by the authors' experiences and continuing involvement in the field. The findings reveal a number of challenges relating to the contemporary knowledge and skills demands of CQS and the mechanisms by which these assets are transferred to them. Accordingly, the authors signpost future industry–HE integration in a CQS context. The study is relevant to academics and practitioners alike in its aim to engender wider and constructive debate in the field. Further research is suggested, to include a broader examination of the effectiveness of industry and HE relationships beyond the single profession investigated here.

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Added Value in Design and Construction

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ValueD: a model of cognitive value determination in design

ValueD: a model of cognitive value determination in design

Labour productivity statistics: a reality check for the Norwegian construction industry

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