Development of CDPM matrix for the measurement of collaborative design performance in construction

The widely realized importance of collaborative design and work has led to the development of frameworks/tools to support collaboration in the construction industry. However, there is a lack of widely accepted indicators and criteria to assess the performance of collaborative designs. This paper aims to develop a matrix which could be used to measure the performance of a collaborative design. The criteria involved will, in turn, provide a guideline for the improvement of the final design output. The research involved a literature review and in-depth focus group workshops. The outcome of the study is a collaborative design performance measurement (CDPM) matrix that addresses 6 indicators and 42 detailed criteria. The matrix can be applied to support design teams in measuring and improving their performance, by reviewing and modifying collaborative design development, identifying the design team strengths and weaknesses, improving communication and suggesting suitable responsive actions.

► A collaborative design (CD) performance matrix (CDPM) has been developed.
► The performance of CD has been studied from both process and product perspectives.
► Key CD indicators were identified.
► Detailed criteria in each CD indicator were also identified and ranked.
► Design teams can assess and improve their performance based on the CDPM matrix.