#4493. Integrating hierarchical and network centric management approaches in construction megaprojects using a holonic methodology
August 2026 | publication date |
Proposal available till | 16-05-2025 |
4 total number of authors per manuscript | 0 $ |
The title of the journal is available only for the authors who have already paid for |
|
|
Journal’s subject area: |
Architecture;
Business, Management and Accounting (all);
Building and Construction;
Civil and Structural Engineering; |
Places in the authors’ list:
1 place - free (for sale)
2 place - free (for sale)
3 place - free (for sale)
4 place - free (for sale)
More details about the manuscript: Science Citation Index Expanded or/and Social Sciences Citation Index
Abstract:
Traditional “hierarchical” and “network-centric management” approaches often associated with the management of well-defined construction projects lack the adaptability to cope with uncertainty, standardised practices and the required conformance to industry standards. The purpose of this paper is to propose an integrative “holonic” methodology for the management of megaprojects in the construction industry, which incorporates both adaptability and conformance to standards, and to illustrate the associated benefits of such a methodology. The proposed “holonic” methodology provides the potential to efficiently manage megaprojects navigating through high degrees of uncertainty. The adoption of the holonic view by project management (PM) practitioners will help them manage megaprojects that are characterised by greater complexity. Such an approach is needed as construction projects become increasingly more complex across the world due to technological, political and social uncertainties, larger scale, changing environmental and safety regulations, and the growing involvement of human factors germane to this research.
Keywords:
Hierarchical management; Holonic management; Megaprojects; Network centric management
Contacts :