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EXPORT DATE: 19 June 2026

@CONFERENCE{Albarrami2026,
author={Albarrami, Mohammed and Bosché, Frédéric and Smith, Simon D. },
editor={Hamzeh, Farook and Poshdar, Mani and Garcia-Lopez,, Nelly P. },
title={The need to better manage information in field rework}, 
journal={Proceedings of the 34th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC 34)}, 
booktitle={Proceedings of the 34th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC 34)}, 
year={2026},
pages={1689-1701},
url={http://www.iglc.net/papers/details/2533},
doi={10.24928/2026/0237},
affiliation={PhD Candidate, School of Engineering, University of Edinburg, Edinburg, UK, m.k.s.al-barrami@sms.ed.ac.uk, orcid.org/0009-0004-4832-6269 ; Reader, School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK, f.bosche@ed.ac.uk, orcid.org/0000-0002-4064-8982 ; Reader, School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK, simon.smith@ed.ac.uk, orcid.org/0000-0002-3570-6471 },
abstract={Field Rework remains a persistent and disruptive feature of construction projects, contributing to delays, cost overruns, and coordination problems. Despite extensive research on rework causes, reduction, and prevention, limited attention has been paid to how rework is managed once it occurs, particularly from an information-management perspective. To address this gap, this paper examines how information is managed during field rework in construction projects through a qualitative study based on eight semi-structured interviews with experienced practitioners, to identify patterns in current practices and decision-making processes. The findings show that the impact of rework is shaped by activity interdependencies and the speed at which reliable information and approvals are obtained. Practitioners commonly operate within a mixed communication environment that combines formal and informal channels to respond under time pressure, which improves responsiveness but also increases the risk of misalignment and further rework. This study contributes by advancing the study of rework once it occurs, particularly from an information management perspective, and lays the groundwork for future research aimed at expediting its delivery while reducing its adverse impacts. The paper concludes by highlighting the need for a standardised framework to strengthen information management during field rework and better integrate digital tools with contractual and quality management processes. },
author_keywords={Rework, rework management, field rework, information management, lean construction. },
address={Singapore, Singapore },
issn={2789-0015 },
publisher={ },
language={English},
document_type={Conference Paper},
source={IGLC},
}