Biological cell theory based interventions and the impact on quality: the case of a tower project
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Paper/Presentation Title | Biological cell theory based interventions and the impact on quality: the case of a tower project |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Shelke, Mayur (Author) and Abeysekera, Vasantha (Author) |
Editors | Ahmed, Syed M., Azhar , Salman, Smith, Norma A., Campbell, Shaunna C., Russell , Laura and Shah, Attaullah |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC-9) |
ERA Conference ID | 60421 |
Number of Pages | 10 |
Year | 2017 |
Place of Publication | Greenville, North Carolina, USA |
ISBN | 9780998752518 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/0d72f4_e8d5bd302826... |
Conference/Event | 9th International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC-9) |
International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century | |
Event Details | 9th International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC-9) Parent International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century Delivery In person Event Date 05 to end of 07 Mar 2017 Event Location Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
Event Details | International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century |
Abstract | Inspired by the almost defect-free proliferation of biological cells, authors have explored the notion of ‘construction as biological cells’ metaphorically to develop new insights on how to manage quality. Three concepts, namely, ‘transient cell cycle arrest (TCA)’, ‘readiness check’, and ‘embedded design’ were used as interventions to manage quality in a large transmission tower project taking a participatory approach with action research method and the participant observer method underpinning the investigation. Three cells which were part of the core activities and had a high potential for problems were selected for application of these concepts. TCA was triggered by non-compliance reports (NCRs) connected with the Excavation cell (all resulting in rework) which lead to the improvement of quality as evidenced by the reduction in a number of subsequent NCRs though raising questions on how, when, and why. The ‘readiness checks’ worked well with the Concrete Supply cell not reporting any NCRs. The ‘embedded design’ for the Steel Tower Assembly cell displayed the following features ‘prototyping prior to cell propagation, embedding lessons learnt, cell readiness checks and assessments, constant surveillance mechanisms during cell growth, feedback and feedforward loops, and product traceability systems’ which resulted in only two NCRs but no TCAs were initiated raising the question whether the first NCR should always lead to a TCA. These issues will be explored further in due course while noting that these interventions may have played a role in keeping rework costs below the threshold level and for the project been declared as the winner of the contractor’s national award for project excellence. |
Keywords | biological cell theory, embedded design, transient intervention, quality management |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 330202. Building construction management and project planning |
Public Notes | Copyright © 2017 by CITC-9, Greenville, North Carolina, USA. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without written permission from the editors. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Civil Engineering and Surveying |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
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