The design structure matrix (DSM), also called the dependency structure matrix, has become
a widely used modeling framework across many areas of research and practice. The DSM …

A product–service system (PSS) is a combination of products and services to create value
for both customers and manufacturers. Modelling a PSS based on function orientation offers …

Purpose–The increasing “globalisation” and complexity of construction design implies that
the project team may involve subcontractors in the construction supply chain from widely …

Management of engineered-to-order (ETO) components and their related information is a
challenging task due to the complexity of information and its flow. Different information items …

Margin occurs where a design is overspecified with respect to the minimum required. Margin
may be desirable to mitigate risk and absorb future changes, but at the same time, may be …

Abstract Information flow exchange within highly distributed, co-located, self-organising and
networked projects is critical for successful planning, and ultimately, for successful …

In modular construction projects, unit production and onsite work are conducted
concurrently, enabling shorter duration, lower cost, and improved quality. Because of the …

Design projects often face changes from external sources causing redesign to many
interdependent downstream activities. Depicting change propagation on the downstream …

As an alternative solution, the Dependency Structure Matrix (DSM) is a useful tool in project
scheduling when approaching information dependency issues between activities. However …

Building information modeling has demonstrated its advantage to support design
coordination, specifically for automatic clash detection. Detecting clashes helps us identify …