Design Management in a Design Office: Solving the Problem of Relevance

Ergo Pikas, Lauri Koskela, Olli Seppänen

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Abstract

In this study we contend that the conceptual foundations of conventional construction design and design management are obsolete, and these need to be substituted by a more comprehensive theoretical basis. As the first paper in the series of three, the main objective of this study is to justify the research by determining the significant problems and challenges related to the design management in a case study organization. Design science research methodology is chosen to develop a scientifically grounded solution with practical relevance. Based on surveys, interviews, database analysis and observations, we conclude that there are significant problems with the design management practice. The major issue with design management is related to the poor and simplistic conceptualization of the design task. The problems summarized in this study facilitate the quest for the proper theoretical understanding and developing a knowledge base for designing a new process model.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIGLC 2017 - Proceedings of the 25th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction
PublisherThe International Group for Lean Construction
Pages547-554
Number of pages8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Event25th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction - Hersonissos, Heraklion, Greece
Duration: 9 Jul 201712 Jul 2017
Conference number: 25
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Conference

Conference25th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction
Abbreviated titleIGLC25
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityHeraklion
Period9/07/1712/07/17
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