Integrated engineering and construction

Abstract

It is pointed out that one of the biggest challenges facing medium and large engineering and construction firms is to compete successfully for smaller jobs, which comprise an increasing portion of the market. Traditional organizations typified in larger firms face many inherent structural problems. The tendency to spread responsibility across several departments dilutes common management goals and reduces accountability. It is suggested that field-based engineering and integrated engineering and construction are two structural modifications that larger companies can implement to make themselves competitive in the small job market. The result is improved productivity and constructability.<>