33rd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC 33) - Osaka and Kyoto, Japan - 2025

https://doi.org/10.24928/2025/0273

Design Management in High-rise Building Projects in Chile

Benjamín Aravena1, Karen Castañeda2, Edison Atencio3 & Rodrigo F. Herrera4

1Civil Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile, [email protected]
2Assistant Professor, School of Civil Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile, [email protected], https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3783-6293
3Assistant Professor, School of Civil Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile, [email protected], https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2679-5839
4Assistant Professor, School of Civil Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile, , [email protected], https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5186-3154

Abstract

Low productivity in high-rise building projects represents a recurring challenge in Chile, often linked to deficiencies in management during the design phase. This process, crucial for project coordination and success, is affected by fragmented roles, lack of integrated methodologies, and limited adoption of internationally recommended practices. Despite its relevance, little research has addressed how this stage is currently managed in the Chilean context. This study evaluates the design management of high-rise building projects by identifying design processes, characterizing the temporary organization formed by professionals, and analyzing their role participation. The methodology included a literature review, expert validation, surveys, and interviews with industry professionals. A total of 22 specific processes were identified across Preliminary, Basic, and Detailed design phases, and 12 roles were mapped to these processes. The study compares current practices with good practices from the literature, including project management standards and Lean, BIM, and Agile methodologies. The results reveal discrepancies between ideal and actual role involvement, operational fragmentation, and limited application of management tools. These findings highlight key areas for improvement in the Chilean construction sector and provide a foundation for future research.

Keywords

Management Approaches; Design Process; High-rise Construction.

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Aravena, B., Castañeda, K., Atencio, E. & Herrera, R. F.. (2025). Design Management in High-rise Building Projects in Chile. In Seppänen, O., Koskela, L., & Murata , K. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC 33) (pp. 294–305). https://doi.org/10.24928/2025/0273

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Aravena, B., Castañeda, K., Atencio, E. & Herrera, R. F.. (2025). Design Management in High-rise Building Projects in Chile. IGLC33. https://doi.org/10.24928/2025/0273

 

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