Methodology for selection of production method in an early stage - improved conceptual design process

• The design of buildings and load carrying structures in early stages is a challenging task for a number ofreasons; scant information generally exists and several different requirements involving building structuresshould be managed, including technical, environmental and financial requirements. However, this phase ofthe design process is important and will fundamentally influence the following construction phase, as wellas the entire life of building structures. It is particularly important that the construction phase is properlyconsidered already in the design phase and that the production method selected is suitable for the designof building structures. The purpose of this research has been to improve the design process in theconceptual phase. The findings will highlight the benefits of design for production in bridge engineering.The aim has been to identify examples of practices and work methodologies that are of good caliber in theSwedish bridge construction sector. Early findings show that there exists a divergence between researchfindings and current practices. The research community has presented several participatory methodologiesfor the design process, such as Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) forthe potential of improving effectiveness in bridge engineering. However, studies of current practices inindustry show that these methodologies are difficult to implement and that there are hiddenconsequences. The processes developed should manage several requirements simultaneously, includingtechnical, environmental, health and safety, and financial. Competencies involved include StructuralEngineering, Architecture and Production Management, in addition to expertise in health and safety,materials science, environmental impact and procurement. Further, the intention is for the processes todeal with verification methods for the proposed conceptual solutions and risk analyses based on qualityassurance. Both new and existing building structures should be considered.

Ämnesord

HUMANIORA  -- Konst -- Design (hsv//swe)

HUMANITIES  -- Arts -- Design (hsv//eng)

TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER  -- Samhällsbyggnadsteknik -- Byggproduktion (hsv//swe)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  -- Civil Engineering -- Construction Management (hsv//eng)

TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER  -- Samhällsbyggnadsteknik -- Infrastrukturteknik (hsv//swe)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  -- Civil Engineering -- Infrastructure Engineering (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

Public Infrastructure Projects

Integrated Project Delivery

Bridge Design

Form of Remuneration

Early Contractor Involvement

Integrated Design Process

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