Volume 31, Issue 8, November 2013, Pages 1101-1117
Global virtual engineering teams (GVETs): A fertile ground for research in Australian construction projects context
University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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. © 2012 Elsevier Inc.
Author keywords
Australia; Construction industry; Global virtual engineering teams (GVETs); Project management
ISSN: 02637863Source Type: Journal Original language: English
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijproman.2013.01.001Document Type: Article
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