Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions
Conference Track: Sponsorship
of International Engineering Initiatives Models
Keywords:
Best practices, quality, productivity, performance,
Contact Title:: Dr.
Contact First Name: Syed M.
Contact Last Name: Ahmed
University:
Florida International University
Web:
Position: Assistant
Professor
Country:
USA
Email:
ahmeds@fiu.edu
Fax:
Abstract Title:
A study of best practices application to Construction Projects in
Caribbean Basin countries.
Renamed Paper:
Project Performance Best Practices Applicability of US Standards in the Caribbean Basin Countries
Abstract
Globalization has increasingly brought together construction
partners from different countries to work on international projects.
Differences in culture and professional practices between the
participants can inhibit project success.
This paper examines the applicability of US-based best practices to
improve the performance of projects in the Caribbean Basin environment.
It attempts to identify obstacles to integration, and points to the
adjustments needed to adapt the construction practices to the host
environment.
A web-based survey of the building industry was administered in a
number of countries in the Caribbean Basin to examine the applicability of
the above-mentioned best practices. The
study recommendations can be used proactively at the inception of each
project to improve the level of team integration.
Mailing Address:
College of Engineering
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Authors:
Full Author Name / email / University /(P)
Syed M. Ahmed, Ph.D. (P)
ahmeds@fiu.edu
Assistant Professor, College of Engineering, Florida International
University,
Miami, Florida, USA
Lincoln H. Forbes, Ph.D., P.E.
conqualrsh@aol.com
Adjunct Professor, College of Engineering, Florida International
University,
Miami, Florida, USA