International Journal of Project Management

Available online 26 January 2013

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Global virtual engineering teams (GVETs): A fertile ground for research in Australian construction projects context

• M. Reza Hosseini ,
• Nicholas Chileshe^,

• University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

• http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijproman.2013.01.001, How to Cite or Link Using DOI

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Abstract

Implementation of global virtual engineering teams (GVETs) commenced since at least two decades ago, but construction has been behind other industries in terms of harnessing this new paradigm. Nevertheless, GVETs are receiving increasing attention within the construction context due to numerous potential benefits they can bring about for the projects. On the other hand, the research about GVETs in Australia is still in its embryonic stages. Australian scholars noticeably have paid scant attention to GVETs in comparison to their colleagues in other developed countries. This paper assumes the process of implementation of a GVET as an isolated project. The study then highlights the well-known main areas of necessary knowledge for managing a GVET project within the construction context based on a project lifecycle approach. Recognizing the weaknesses of existing literature, the paper sets out an agenda for further research within Australian construction projects.

Keywords

• Global virtual engineering teams (GVETs);
• Project management;
• Construction industry;
• Australia

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