Research
Interests
     
MANAGEMENT PROCESSES OF TECHNICAL ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR PROJECTS

Processes by which work is accomplished in companies and agencies. Information and decision-making to support those processes. Modeling and redesign of work processes. On-call contracting by Public Agencies.

Research on Berkeley Project Management Maturity Model (with Dr. Young H. Kwak)



STRATEGIC TRENDS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Major directions of change for Design, Contracting and Client companies in the Global Construction Industry, and the forces that are motivating those changes. Strategies and tactics for achieving competitive advantage.



PROJECT CONTROL SYSTEMS

Cost, schedule, quality and safety systems to manage projects. System architectures and technologies to support the integration of disparate systems.



RISK MANAGEMENT-BASED REQUALIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR FACILITIES

Risk Management techniques for inspecting and assessing offshore platforms and other infrastructure.



CHANGE MANAGEMENT

Processes for identifying, measuring, resolving and implementing project change. Developing quantitative relationships that measure the impact of change.