Fundamental Theories of Mega Infrastructure Construction Management: Theoretical Considerations from Chinese Practices (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science, 259)

__Fundamental Theories of Mega Infrastructure Construction Management: Theoretical Considerations from Chinese Practices__ is a collection of decades of research and applications of managing megaprojects using theories of complex systems and management sciences. It presents basic (classical) theory of megaproject management and is a showcase of more than 30 years of research of complex system and management sciences on the theory of megaproject management resulting from the integrating of theory and practice of megaprojects. The theory and models have undergone rigorous systematic testing during the management and implementation of megaprojects in China.Megaprojects are huge undertakings, often in infrastructure (bridges, tunnels, airports, etc.) that involve huge levels of investment, often take years to complete, and typically run into delays, cost overruns, and any number of unforeseen problems. Over the last few decades, no one country has undertaken more of these projects than China, and this book presents the fundamental theories underlying the practice of Mega Infrastructure Construction Management as practiced in China.Individual chapters provide a basic definition of Mega Infrastructure Construction and it’s management; an overview of the theories behind it; the Formation Path; basic concepts; fundamental principles; scientific problems; the Method System of Meta-synthesis; specialized methods in research; and intelligent management of Mega Infrastructure Construction. Although the theoretical construction management problems in this book are derived from construction practices in China, they can be applied universally and extended for great fundamental significance. Annotation Fundamental Theories of Mega Infrastructure Construction Management: Theoretical Considerations from Chinese Practices is a collection of decades of research and applications of managing megaprojects using theories of complex systems and management sciences. It presents basic (classical) theory of megaproject management and is a showcase of more than 30 years of research of complex system and management sciences on the theory of megaproject management resulting from the integrating of theory and practice of megaprojects. The theory and models have undergone rigorous systematic testing during the management and implementation of megaprojects in China. Megaprojects are huge undertakings, often in infrastructure (bridges, tunnels, airports, etc.) that involve huge levels of investment, often take years to complete, and typically run into delays, cost overruns, and any number of unforeseen problems. Over the last few decades, no one country has undertaken more of these projects than China, and this book presents the fundamental theories underlying the practice of Mega Infrastructure Construction Management as practiced in China. Individual chapters provide a basic definition of Mega Infrastructure Construction and it's management; an overview of the theories behind it; the Formation Path; basic concepts; fundamental principles; scientific problems; the Method System of Meta-synthesis; specialized methods in research; and intelligent management of Mega Infrastructure Construction. Although the theoretical construction management problems in this book are derived from construction practices in China, they can be applied universally and extended for great fundamental significance Front Matter ....Pages i-xx Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 A Basic Definition of Mega Infrastructure Construction (Zhaohan Sheng)....Pages 3-11 Mega Infrastructure Construction Management (Zhaohan Sheng)....Pages 13-44 Back Matter ....Pages 45-46 Front Matter ....Pages 47-47 Mega Infrastructure Construction Management Theories: Overview (Zhaohan Sheng)....Pages 49-75 The Formation Path of Mega Infrastructure Construction Management Theory (Zhaohan Sheng)....Pages 77-86 Back Matter ....Pages 87-88 Front Matter ....Pages 89-90 Basic Concepts of Mega Infrastructure Construction Management Theory (Zhaohan Sheng)....Pages 91-134 Fundamental Principles Behind the Theory of Mega Infrastructure Construction Management (Zhaohan Sheng)....Pages 135-183 The Scientific Problems with the Mega Infrastructure Construction Management Theory (Zhaohan Sheng)....Pages 185-352 Back Matter ....Pages 353-354 Front Matter ....Pages 355-355 The Method System of Meta-Synthesis in the Study of Mega Infrastructure Construction Management (Zhaohan Sheng)....Pages 357-364 Specialized Methods in the Research of Mega Infrastructure Construction Management (Zhaohan Sheng)....Pages 365-449 Intelligent Management of Mega Infrastructure Construction (Zhaohan Sheng)....Pages 451-469 Back Matter ....Pages 471-472 Back Matter ....Pages 473-492