Modelling the building cladding attainment processes

Authors: Kalian, Abdulla; Watson, Alastair; Agbasi, Emeka; Anumba, Chimay; Gibb, Alistair

Source: Business Process Management Journal, Volume 10, Number 6, 2004 , pp. 712-723(12)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

The cladding of a modern building is a critical, and expensive, specialist sub-system of the total building. This paper is concerned with modelling the supply chain processes within the building cladding sector of the UK construction industry. The modelling was conducted within the context of CIMclad, a research project involving a consortia of universities and industry that is seeking to move the cladding sector towards computer integrated design and manufacture. The goal was to better understand the existing supply chain processes. These processes are complex and span a diverse range of players, each of whom may play one or more roles. The methodology employed was a combination of informal mapping of the procurement chain and the application of formal process modelling techniques.

Keywords: Cladding; Construction industry; Supply chain management

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/14637150410567893

Publication date: 2004-12-01