TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABSTRACT i
UNDERTAKING iii
CERTIFICATE v
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS vii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ix
LIST OF FIGURES xiii
LIST OF TABLES xv
CHAPTER-1: INTRODUCTION 17
1.1 Research Gap/Need 18
1.1.1 Hypothesis Generation / Critical Thinking 19
1.2 Aim/Objective 20
CHAPTER-2: Literature Review 24
2.1 Project Coordination System 24
2.2 Common Data Environment 29
2.3 RIBA Plan of Work 30
2.3.1 RIBA plays several important roles, including: 35
2.3.2 The RIBA Plan of Work outlines several key strategies: 36
2.4 Literature study - (Investigating effect of poor communication in terms of time & cost overrun) 37
2.4.1 Literature Review 37
2.4.2 Qualitative Study 38
2.4.3 Introduction 38
2.4.4 Effects of Poor Communication on Time Overrun 39
2.4.5 Effect of Poor Communication on Cost Overrun 40
2.4.6 Interviews with Expert 41
2.4.7 Results 41
2.5 Take Away 42
CHAPTER-3: research Methodology 43
3.1 Introduction 43
3.2 Research Model 44
3.2.1 Research Philosophy 45
3.2.2 Research Approach 46
3.2.3 Research Strategies 47
3.2.4 Time Horizons 48
CHAPTER-4: Research till date 51
4.1 Need or purpose to design a Prototype based on Past research 52
CHAPTER-5: Prorotype 1 56
5.1 Introduction 56
5.2 Objective 57
5.3 Challenges in Conventional Data Management and Communication 57
5.3.1 Manual Data Entry and Processing 57
5.3.2 Time-Consuming Reporting 57
5.3.3 Communication Gaps 58
5.3.4 Error-Prone Processes 58
5.4 Benefits of Automation 58
5.4.1 Real-Time Data Processing 58
5.4.2 Efficiency and Time Savings 58
5.4.3 Improved Communication 58
5.4.4 Data Accuracy 59
5.4.5 Scalability 59
CHAPTER-6: Stages of Creating Prototype Design 60
6.1 Procedure of STAGE 1 60
6.1.1 Data Retrieval 60
6.1.2 Data Transformation 61
6.2 Procedure of STAGE-2 61
6.2.1 Excel Dashboard Creation 61
6.2.2 Data Preparation 62
6.2.3 Tool Selection 62
6.2.4 Dashboard Design 62
6.2.5 Interactive Elements 62
6.2.6 Scheduled Data Refresh 62
6.2.7 User Access Control 62
6.3 Procedure of STAGE-3 63
6.3.1 Data Trigger Detection 63
6.3.2 Automation Engines 63
6.3.3 Recipient Selection 63
6.3.4 Email Content Generation 63
6.3.5 Notification Scheduling 64
6.4 Procedure for STAGE – 4 64
6.4.1 Bi-Directional Communication 64
6.4.2 Initiation of Conversations 64
6.4.3 Notification and Reminder System 64
6.4.4 Record Keeping and Archive 65
6.4.5 Data Synchronization 65
6.5 Advantages of Prototype-1 65
6.6 Conclusion 66
CHAPTER-7: Prototype 2 (Final Design) 69
7.1 Need / Aim 69
7.2 Advantages of the Project Coordination System with Smart Bots: 70
7.3 Innovation in Designing a New system then existing systems 71
7.4 Incorporation of Future Enhancements 78
7.4.1 Future Enhancements 79
CHAPTER-8: References 81