Re-engineering in construction, also known as Construction Management Process Re-engineering (CMPR) is the principle rethinking and radically redesigning construction management processes to achieve significant improvements in critical performance measures such as cost control, quality services and boost of works’ schedule. Re-engineering involves all innovative processes of restructuring and reorganization, and is used as an innovation management technique aimed at both introducing new business processes and their implementation.
The core idea behind our re-engineering processes is that we challenge existing processes and workflows rather than simply automate them. We assume a qualitative transformation of the construction business processes, perform the project value engineering, review the characteristics of a building or structure at a conceptual level before the design begins at the initial stage of the project. By challenging existing work processes and leveraging our international experience, EK Innovative Engineering can increase efficiency, reduce costs and add value to our Clients’ projects.
There are specific aspects of re-engineering in construction projects include:
- Challenges and considerations: Implementing reengineering in construction can often be challenging as it often requires a significant cultural shift and overcoming resistance to change within the organization. By establishing effective communication management, stakeholders’ collaboration and change management, we recognize that these aspects are critical to ensuring the successful adoption and implementation of re-engineered processes. Addressing the challenges of the human aspect, in addition to the technological aspects, we help our Clients redefine the project structure for the success of re-engineering initiatives.
- Goals and benefits: The main goals of our construction re-engineering services are to improve the efficiency and productivity of our Clients and achieve their project goals. The concept of construction management process re-engineering allows us to streamline work processes, eliminate redundant or unnecessary steps and optimize productivity.
- Our key principles and approach: When performing re-engineering in construction, we follow a systematic approach, including steps such as analyzing existing processes, identifying inefficiencies and developing new, more efficient procedures. Our re-engineering process is focused on the Client’s needs and expectations, with an emphasis on continuous improvement of the project business processes, where decision making is based on data and objective assessments, rather than subjective judgements.
Some key challenges in implementing re-engineering in construction include:
- Resistance to change: Managers and stakeholders may resist radical change due to fear of losing jobs, skills, power, or lack of trust or communication.
- Unrealistic expectations: Risk of unrealistic expectations regarding scope, timeline, budget and results, which may lead to disappointment.
- Lack of alignment: Redesigned processes may not align with the organization’s strategy, culture, and people, which can undermine the effectiveness or sustainability of the change.
- Technology issues: Adopting new technologies can be challenging as issues related to technical complexity, compatibility, or usability may arise.
- Complexity and cost: Re-engineering construction processes can be complex and expensive, especially if poorly planned and controlled.
- Change management: Effectively managing change and the transition to modernized processes, including communication and stakeholder support, is critical but can be challenging.
To address these challenges, we help Clients gain a clear vision and well-planned change management strategy. For successful implementation we also involve careful management of project risks.
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