University of Twente Student Theses
Managing technical interfaces in integrated projects during the pre-execution phases
Fortuin, J. (2024) Managing technical interfaces in integrated projects during the pre-execution phases.
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| Abstract: | The importance of interface management is well-emphasised throughout this thesis. Currently, interfaces are managed in different ways at Antea Group depending on the client, project size, project leader and disciplines attending the project. This thesis highlights the need for improved management practices aimed at interfaces. The recommendations for conducting this bachelor thesis at Antea Group are shown below. Some recommendations suggest actions close to the described problem and other recommendations try to tackle the problem from a different angle. 1. Integrated projects require a collaborative start with attention to interfaces. With a collaborative start, agreements can be made on how interfaces will be managed during the project. Agreements can be made on interface listing, interface sessions and model sharing between the technical disciplines. 2. There needs to be a more structured method during the different design phases to manage interfaces. By using a more structured method interfaces can be managed more efficiently. Fewer design changes will occur due to interfaces since they are visible in the structured method. This will lead to lower failure costs and more efficient projects. The structured method can be executed by the new version of Relatics which is more user-friendly. Here interfaces can be linked to objects and objects can be linked to client requirements giving more structure to the project between the different phases. 3. Use the structured method in as many projects as possible. By using the structured method in non-integrated or smaller projects, employees of Antea Group become familiar with this uniform way of working. This creates efficiency among all projects and leads to lower failure costs in smaller projects. The step for project managers from small-scale to larger integrated projects will be less abrupt. 4. Apply standardisation where possible throughout the design process. Standardisation action should be performed more frequently during the design process. This can include standardising certain customer requirements and common interfaces. This can be linked to the structured method, where libraries can be created that hold these standardised requirements and interfaces. These libraries can be extended after the completion of each integrated project. 5. Aim for working in more stable teams to be able to use knowledge from past projects. By working in stable teams, people will learn what each other’s weaknesses and strengths are. It is easier to learn from missed interfaces gathered in similar projects. 6. Share information on the current and past activities of the employees. Sharing what employees of Antea Group are working on or have worked on, will increase knowledge transfer among employees. This can be integrated into the SharePoint of Antea Group specifically the who is who page. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | ET: Engineering Technology |
| Programme: | Civil Engineering BSc (56952) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/104492 |
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