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The aesthetic sublime of megaproject structures: A framework and a research agenda
European Management Review, EarlyView.Abstract The physical structures of megaprojects—such as mega‐canals, metros, railway lines, bridges, tunnels, and iconic opera houses—hold a profound capacity to generate aesthetic experiences with enduring societal impact. Yet, research on megaprojects has predominantly focused on functionality and economic rationale with aesthetics being pushed to ...
Federica De Molli +2 more
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Climbing to the top: Personal life stories on becoming megaproject leaders
Project Leadership and Society, 2023 This paper captures a better understanding of the career development of people leading megaprojects through the use of biographical research method. The characteristics of megaprojects cause serious and diverse challenges for their leaders, but programs ...
Alfons van Marrewijk +3 more
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International Journal of Occupational Safety and ErgonomicsConstruction safety has always been the key and focus of construction and management in megaprojects. Based on resilience theory and system theory, this study constructed an integrated analysis framework of construction safety resilience in megaprojects ...
Y. Kou, Kai Liu
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Technological forecasting & social change, 2023 hydrogen production infrastructure, and HyNet seeking billions in investment to build green and blue hydrogen facilities along with a carbon storage network near Manchester and Liverpool.
B. Sovacool +2 more
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International Journal of Management Reviews, EarlyView.Abstract Interorganizational relationships (IORs) are critical for innovation, international growth and tackling societal challenges. Despite their potential, IORs are inherently conflict‐prone due to the tension between collaboration and organizational autonomy.
Valérie Duplat +2 more
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The impact of BIM-based integration management on megaproject performance in China
Alexandria Engineering JournalWith the rapid development of the global economy, the investment boom in megaprojects worldwide has been on the rise in the past several decades. As large temporary contract organizations, megaprojects are generally confronted with performance dilemmas ...
Sen Wang, Heap-Yih Chong, Wei Zhang
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‘Our Changes’? Visions of the Future in Nairobi
Urban Planning, 2017 In Kenya, the Vision 2030 masterplan is radically reimagining Nairobi as a ‘world class’ city of the future. This has generated dramatic digital imagery of satellite cities, skyscrapers and shopping malls.
Constance Smith
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Acta Structilia, 2020 Cost and schedule overruns are the most common challenges in mega construction projects around the globe, and South Africa is no different. Although comparatively small in number, megaprojects have an inordinate number of projects failing, due to budget ...
Fhumulani Tshidavhu, Nthatisi Khatleli
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Contemporary Megaprojects [PDF]
Environment and Society, 2019 There is renewed interest in megaprojects worldwide. In contrast to high-modernist megaprojects that were discrete projects undertaken by centralized authorities, contemporary megaprojects are often decentralized and pursued by a range of stakeholders from governments as well as the private sector. They leverage cutting-edge technology to ‘see’ complex
Seth Schindler +2 more
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Tropical Medicine &International Health, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Non‐adherence to tuberculosis preventive treatment (TPT) among people living with HIV (PLHIV) is a critical issue in Ethiopia and other Sub‐Saharan African countries, where both TB and HIV burdens are high. To reduce TPT non‐adherence among PLHIV, it is crucial to identify those at risk and implement targeted interventions. Therefore,
Edao Sinba Etu +5 more
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