Koozani, Hazhir;
Moradi, Sina;
Kahkonen, Kalle;
(2025)
Developing a theory of collaboration in construction based on its characteristics and indicators.
Smart and Sustainable Built Environment
10.1108/SASBE-05-2025-0220.
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Abstract
Purpose The significance of collaboration is continuously increasing alongside the growing complexity and interdependency in construction projects. In this regard, collaboration is regarded as a crucial element for success in construction projects, especially complex ones. Therefore, collaboration has become a significant research topic in recent years. Despite this increasing interest, our understanding of collaboration in construction is primarily limited to practical aspects, including processes, professional roles, delivery models and procurement structures. Consequently, there is a noticeable lack of a theoretical foundation for collaboration within this domain. To address this gap, this study aims to explore characteristics of collaboration in construction, identify indicators of those characteristics and then use both of them as a basis for developing a theory of collaboration in construction. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review was conducted, followed by content and thematic analysis of extracted data. The results of the content analysis were further analyzed using an abductive approach to develop the theory. Findings The study presents a theory of collaboration in construction that answers six core questions (what, why, how, when, where and who) expected of a theory. Additionally, it reveals characteristics of collaboration and its indicators. Originality/value This study enhances theoretical understanding of collaboration in construction by providing a structured foundation for future research and practical applications. The findings could aid efforts to establish a basis for measuring and improving collaboration within the industry.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | Developing a theory of collaboration in construction based on its characteristics and indicators |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.1108/SASBE-05-2025-0220 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-05-2025-0220 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | © Hazhir Koozani, Sina Moradi and Kalle K€ahk€onen. Published by Emerald Publishing Limited. This article is published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) licence. Anyone may reproduce, distribute, translate and create derivative works of this article (for both commercial and noncommercial purposes), subject to full attribution to the original publication and authors. The full terms of this licence may be seen at http://creativecommons.org/licences/by/4.0/legalcode |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of the Built Environment |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10214006 |
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