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Buch, Englisch, 224 Seiten

Watts / Challender

Achieving Total Value in the Built Environment


1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-394-25855-0
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Buch, Englisch, 224 Seiten

ISBN: 978-1-394-25855-0
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Inc


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About the Authors xi

Part I Value Strategy 1

1 Introduction 3

2 What Is Value? 7

2.1 Introduction to Chapter 7

2.2 The Notion of What Constitutes Value 8

2.3 A Brief History of Value 9

2.4 Explanation of the Different Types of Value 9

2.5 Financial Value 10

2.6 Corporate Value 11

2.7 Employee Value 12

2.8 Social Value 14

2.9 Cultural Value 16

2.10 Reputational Value 17

2.11 Stakeholder Value 19

2.12 Ethical Value 20

2.13 Sustainable Value 24

2.14 Well-being Value 25

2.15 Religious Value 25

2.16 Freewill Value 25

2.17 Leadership Value 26

2.18 The Interconnection of Value Types 26

2.19 Summary of Chapter 27

References 29

3 Value in the Built Environment 31

3.1 Introduction to Chapter 31

3.2 What is the Construction Industry and What Makes it Bespoke? 32

3.3 Size, Shape, Impact and Workforce of the Construction Industry 34

3.4 Perceptions and Negative Impacts for the Industry and Attempts to Address These 34

3.5 Why the Industry has Started to Adopt a More Values Focused Agenda 38

3.6 Legislation and Other Governance Mechanisms to Drive Value 40

3.7 Summary of Chapter 41

References 43

4 Aligning with Existing Frameworks 45

4.1 Introduction to the Chapter 45

4.2 Frameworks 45

4.3 The Sustainable Development Goals 46

4.4 The UK Government Social Value Model (PPN002) 48

4.5 The Social Value Maturity Model 50

4.6 Public Procurement Notices 52

4.7 B Corporation 53

4.8 Social Return on Investment 55

4.9 Total Value Model 57

4.10 Conclusion 58

References 59

5 The Theories to Help Understand Value 61

5.1 Introduction 61

5.2 Legitimacy Theory 61

5.3 Sensemaking Theory 63

5.4 Stakeholder Theory 65

5.5 Public Value Theory 69

5.6 Critical Urban Theory 71

5.7 Economic Value Theory 72

5.8 Social Constructivism 74

5.9 Total Value Theory 75

5.10 Conclusion 76

6 Technology and Value 77

6.1 Introduction 77

6.2 Technology Innovation 77

6.3 Technology Hardware 79

6.4 Technology Software 79

6.5 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 81

6.6 Semiconductors 83

6.7 Quantum Computing 83

6.8 Cloud Computing 84

6.9 Digital Twinning 86

6.10 Metaverse 88

6.11 Blockchains 88

6.12 Cryptocurrency 89

6.13 Conclusion 90

Part II Value Action 91

7 Measuring Value 93

7.1 Introduction to Chapter 93

7.2 What Is Social Value Measurement? 93

7.3 Measuring Social Value: Current Measurement Techniques and Practices 94

7.4 Benefits of Measuring Social Value 94

7.5 Current Approaches to Measuring Social Value 95

7.6 Alternative Ways of Measuring Social Value 97

7.7 Summary 98

Reference 98

8 Communicating Value 99

8.1 Introduction 99

8.2 The Importance of Communicating Value 100

8.3 Value Communication Methods (Stakeholder Identification) 100

8.4 Why Value Is Communicated 102

8.5 How Value Is Communicated (The Methods) 103

8.6 What Is (and Is Not) Value Communication 104

8.7 Authentic Value Communications 104

8.8 Ambiguous and Precise Communications 105

8.9 The Advantages and Disadvantages Associated with Communicating Value 106

8.10 How to Communicate Value Effectively 107

8.11 ‘Greenwashing’ in Social Value Communication 107

8.12 Conclusion 108

References 109

Part III Value Reflection 111

9 The Concept of Project Success 113

9.1 Introduction 113

9.2 Challenges for Project Success in the Global Construction Industry 113

9.3 What Constitutes Project Success? 114

9.4 The Meaning of Performance 115

9.5 What Are the Challenges Faced in Achieving Project Success and Performance? 115

9.6 Measuring Project Success 115

9.7 Critical Success Factors Influencing Project Success in the Construction Industry 121

9.8 Measuring Performance for Construction Sites 124

9.9 Summary 126

References 128

10 The Concept of Value Management 129

10.1 Introduction 129

10.2 Definition of Value Management 130

10.3 The History of Value Management 130

10.4 Value Management as a Tool for Improving Project Outcomes in the Construction Industry 130

10.5 Facilitating Value Management into Project Management Methodologies 131

10.6 Measuring the Outputs from Value Management Processes 131

10.7 Critical Success Factors for Value Management Implementation 132

10.8 Benefits of Value Management Processes 132

10.9 Critical Success Factors for Value Delivery 137

10.10 A Model for Identifying and Tracking Value 143

10.11 Value Frameworks for Capturing Project Success 144

10.12 Summary 144

References 145

11 Reflective Practice Around Value Achievement on Projects 147

11.1 Introduction 147

11.2 What Is Reflection? 148

11.3 The Principles of Reflection 148

11.4 The Purpose of Reflection for Project Teams 148

11.5 How to Reflect on Value Achievement 149

11.6 The Importance and Benefits of Reflective Practice for Projects 152

11.7 Suggestions for Reflective Practitioners on Projects 153

11.8 Implementation of Lessons Learnt on Projects 153

11.9 Barriers and Challenges to Dissemination of Knowledge on Projects Through Reflection and Lessons Learnt 154

11.10 Reflection Modes 155

11.11 Reflective Processes and Levels of Intensity Applied to Projects 156

11.12 Frequency and Extent of Reflection and Challenges Faced on Projects 157

11.13 Role of a Facilitator in the Reflection Process 158

11.14 Dilemma of Time Availability for Reflective Processes on Projects 159

11.15 Summary 159

References 161

12 Case Study of Reflective Practice Applied to the Construction Industry 163

12.1 Introduction 163

12.2 Context to the Background of Professor Challender 164

12.3 Personal Reflection 164

12.4 Research, Supporting Evidence and Justification 166

12.5 Planning and Devising the Project 167

12.6 Mapping Against Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK) Standards 169

12.7 Implementing the Project 170

12.8 Feedback, Evaluation and Personal/ Professional Development 171

References 175

Additional Reading 176

13 A History of Value in the Built Environment 177

13.1 Introduction 177

13.2 1950s 177

13.3 1960s 179

13.4 1970s 180

13.5 1980s 181

13.6 1990s 182

13.7 2000s 183

13.8 2010s 185

13.9 2020s 186

13.10 Conclusion 187

References 187

14 Practitioner and Student Examples 189

14.1 Introduction 189

14.2 Scenarios 189

14.3 Conclusion 198

Index 199



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