This study aims to investigate the effects of communication-conflict interaction on the
success of construction projects. The conceptual model was validated with empirical data …

The increasing attention to sustainability is pushing the construction sector to build more
sustainable buildings. In this scenario, several sustainable development indicators have …

The instability and fragmentation of the temporary aggregations of many stakeholders in
construction processes are barriers to adopting new technologies. This paper investigates …

Assessing and Measuring Environmental Impact and Sustainability answers the question
“what are the available methodologies to assess the environmental sustainability of a …

This chapter focuses on sustainability assessments in the built environment through
multicriterion rating systems. Recent interpretations of the concepts of sustainability …

Purpose This research uses contingency theory and Venkatraman's concept of moderating
fit to explore how key project stakeholders (clients, consultants and suppliers) influence …

Project management literature have focused on either intra-organisational relationships or
on vertical inter-organisational relationships. The purpose of this paper is to explore inter …

International policies indicate the building sector as one of the most promising for
sustainable development. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change …

This research project focuses on the competitiveness and product quality of the Finnish
construction sector. The project is based on a thorough analysis of the sector's structure. The …

Several studies identify clients as important drivers of innovation in the construction industry.
How clients contribute to innovation is however less investigated. In two case studies of …