1 Introduction 1 1.1 Let me Start with a Story 3 1.2 Status of Megaprojects 6 1.3 Purpose 8 1.4 Methodological Approach 9 1.5 Readership 11 1.5.1 Managers and Engineers Working for Construction Companies 12 1.5.2 Owners of Megaprojects 12 1.5.3 Designers of Megaprojects 12 1.5.4 Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors Working for the Owner 12 1.5.5 Managers and Engineers of Large Civil Engineering Projects 13 1.5.6 Lecturers and Students 13 1.5.7 Academe 13 1.6 Structure of the Text 13 2 Theoretical Background ...
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1 Introduction 1 1.1 Let me Start with a Story 3 1.2 Status of Megaprojects 6 1.3 Purpose 8 1.4 Methodological Approach 9 1.5 Readership 11 1.5.1 Managers and Engineers Working for Construction Companies 12 1.5.2 Owners of Megaprojects 12 1.5.3 Designers of Megaprojects 12 1.5.4 Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors Working for the Owner 12 1.5.5 Managers and Engineers of Large Civil Engineering Projects 13 1.5.6 Lecturers and Students 13 1.5.7 Academe 13 1.6 Structure of the Text 13 2 Theoretical Background 17 2.1 Definitions 17 2.2 Cognitive Maps 18 2.3 Descriptive Management Research 19 2.4 Guiding Theories 20 2.4.1 Luhmannian Systems Theory 20 2.4.2 Contingency Theory 21 2.4.3 New Institutional Economics 22 3 Advanced Construction Project Management 25 3.1 Construction 26 3.2 Management 28 4 Characteristics of Megaprojects 33 4.1 Project Typology 34 4.1.1 Conceptualizing Criteria 35 4.1.2 Choice of Dimensions 36 4.1.3 Typical Cases 37 4.1.4 Typology 37 4.2 Complexity of Megaprojects 41 4.2.1 Defining Complexity 42 4.2.2 Construct Dimensions of Complexity 43 4.2.3 Factors of the Construct Dimensions 44 4.2.4 Complexity Development 46 5 International Construction Management 49 5.1 International Construction Joint Ventures 49 5.2 Global Contractors 51 5.3 Goals for International Construction Joint Ventures 53 5.4 Success Factors for Megaprojects 56 5.5 Key Personnel 59 5.6 Expatriate Life 61 6 Megaproject Phases and Activity Groups 63 6.1 Project Idea and Project Development 65 6.2 Design Phases 66 6.3 Market Contacts, Bidding Period, and Contract Negotiations 67 6.3.1 Market Contacts 67 6.3.2 Bidding Period 69 6.3.3 Contract Negotiations 70 6.4 Construction and Maintenance 71 6.4.1 Planning and Procurement 73 6.4.1.1 Task Complexity 73 6.4.1.2 Social Complexity 74 6.4.1.3 Cultural Complexity 75 6.4.1.4 Cognitive Complexity 76 6.4.1.5 Operative Complexity 76 6.4.2 Testing the Construction Technology 76 6.4.2.1 Task Complexity 77 6.4.2.2 Social Complexity 78 6.4.2.3 Cultural Complexity 78 6.4.2.4 Cognitive Complexity 78 6.4.2.5 Operative Complexity 78 6.4.3 Mastering the Construction Technology 79 6.4.3.1 Task Complexity 79 6.4.3.2 Social Complexity 80 6.4.3.3 Cultural Complexity 80 6.4.3.4 Cognitive Complexity 80 6.4.3.5 Operative Complexity 80 6.4.4 Stabilization of all Construction Processes 81 6.4.4.1 Task Complexity 81 6.4.4.2 Social and Cultural Complexity 81 6.4.4.3 Cognitive and Operative Complexity 82 6.4.5 Routine Processes 82 6.4.5.1 Task Complexity 83 6.4.5.2 Social and Cultural Complexity 83 6.4.5.3 Cognitive and Operative Complexity 83 6.4.6 Demobilization of the Project 83 6.4.6.1 Task Complexity 84 6.4.6.2 Social and Cultural Complexities 84 6.4.6.3 Cognitive Complexity 84 6.4.6.4 Operative Complexity 84 6.4.7 Management Roles During Construction 84 6.4.8 The Course of Complexity throughout the Activity Groups 86 6.4.8.1 Task Complexity 88 6.4.8.2 Social Complexity 88 6.4.8.3 Cultural Complexity 88 6.4.8.4 Cognitive Complexity 88 6.4.8.5 Operative Complexity 88 7 Descriptive Megaproject Management Model 89 7.1 Management Functions 90 7.1.1 Complex Engineering Tasks 91 7.1.1.1 Design/Design Management 91 7.1.1.2 Project Management 91 7.1.1.3 Production Planning 91 7.1.1.4 Site Installation 92 7.1.1.5 Construction Management 92 7.1.2 Management Functions 92 7.1.2.1 Planning and Controlling 92 7.1.2.2 Organizing and Staffing 93 7.1.2.3 Directing 93 7.1.3 Meta-functions 93 7.1.3.1 Decision-Making 93 7.1.3.2 Communication 93 7.1.3.3 Coordination 94 7.1.3.4 Learning 94 7.1.4 Basic Functions 94 7.1.4.1 Project Knowledge 94 7.1.4.2 Trust 94 7.1.4.3 Sensemaking 94 7.1.4.4 Commitment 95 7.1.5 Cultural Dimensions 95 7.1.5.1 Power Distance 95 7.1.5.2 Uncertainty Avoidance 95 7.1.5.3 Individualism 96 7.1.5.4 Masculinity 96 7.1.5.5 Long-term Orientation 96 7.1.5.6 Indulgence 96 7.2 Management Functions and
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