Benchmarking Management Practices in the Construction Industry

Topics:
Construction-Project Management,
Strategic Management Tools
Tags:
Benchmarking,
Construction Industry,
Performance
Source:
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

FREE Registration is required

Overview: This paper presents the results of the first application of a management evaluation system for benchmarking management practices in the construction industry. The system supports a National Benchmarking System recently established in the Chilean Construction Industry by incorporating qualitative management aspects in addition to quantative performance indicators. Different analysis were made to determine trends in the industry sector by correlating the qualitative evaluations from surveys with the performance indicators. Thirteen construction companies participated in the initial application of the benchmarking system. A correlation analysis found that safety performance was strongly related to companies having superior planning and control, quality management, cost control and subcontractor management policies.

(Is this item miscategorized? Does it need more tags? Let us know.)

Format: PDF | Size: 223KB | Date: Jun 2003 | Pages: 14

People who downloaded this item also downloaded

Webcast How to Establish Baseline Requirements
White Paper Cash Flow Forecasting Model For General Contractors Using Moving Weights Of Cost Categories
White Paper Internet Based Construction Project Quality Management System
White Paper Streamline Construction Project Management
White Paper The Client's Project Manager - A Key-Role for Knowledge Management in Construction Projects

Top results from Construction-Project Management

White Paper Increasing Energy Efficiency with x86 Servers
White Paper Single-Source Success
White Paper A Bright Idea
White Paper Clear Skies?
White Paper A Bottom-Line Building

» View all Construction-Project Management listings

advertisement
advertisement
  • Click Here
  • Click Here
  • Click Here
advertisement

Returning users: Log In Here!

Already registered on BNET, TechRepublic, or ZDNet? Simply log in.

Free Membership: Sign Up Now!

Sign up for a free membership today and get instant and unlimited access to one of the largest databases of white papers, webcasts, and casestudies anywhere. Your FREE membership allows you to:

  • Download an unlimited amount of content, including classic and current white papers, case studies, webcasts and more
  • Track content on your chosen topics of interest
  • Receive targeted email alerts when your favorite content is added
  • Save content for future reading
  • Receive our member newsletter

When you register to access this directory, you become a member of BNET. In addition, you allow us to share your information with companies that produce products or services featured in the library--so that such companies may contact you with information and offers regarding their products and services. This enables us to keep the library a free service. As a directory registrant, you will receive a complimentary subscription to the BNET member newsletter, The BNET Report. You can unsubscribe from this newsletter at any time. By clicking the Sign up button, you indicate that you agree to our Terms and Conditions and have read and understand our Privacy Policy (updated).