Frontiers of Engineering Management

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LARGE-SCALE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Implement and Innovate Environmental Protection Measures, Promote Green Protection of Cultural Relics in the Three Gorges Area
Fu-qing Liang,Yong-ping Sun
Front. Eng. 2014, 1 (4): 330-335.  
https://doi.org/10.15302/J-FEM-2014055

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The subject is implementing and innovating environmental protection measures, and promoting green protection of cultural relics in the Three Gorges area. This thesis states its significance and effect in the beginning, and then summarizes seven pieces of main practice, includes five pieces of main effect. In the end, this thesis produces some relevant conclusions and suggestions about the subject.

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ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT TREATISES
Analysis of Flue Gas Pollutants Deep-removal Technology in Coal-fired Power Plants
Xiao-lu Zhang
Front. Eng. 2014, 1 (4): 336-340.  
https://doi.org/10.15302/J-FEM-2014061

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In recent years, frequent haze has made PM2.5 become a public hotspot. PM2.5 control has been added to the 2012 release “ambient air quality standard.” Currently flue gas pollutant control technology does not easily remove PM2.5. Developing Flue Gas Pollutant Deep-removal Technology (DRT) for coal-fired power plants for deep-removing pollutants such as PM2.5, SO2, SO3, and heavy metals, is an urgent problem. Based on the analysis of the necessity and existing problems of developing DRT suitable for China, this study focused on PM2.5 removal technology, low NOx emission of ultra supercritical boiler under all load conditions, and the adaptability of SCR working temperature. Finally, the flue gas pollutant removal system at a 2×660MW supercritical power plant was introduced, and the roadmap for developing DRT for 1,000MW ultra supercritical units was analyzed.

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A Comprehensive Evaluation of Policy Effectiveness for Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings
Xing Wei,Han-ding Guo
Front. Eng. 2014, 1 (4): 341-347.  
https://doi.org/10.15302/J-FEM-2014060

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The healthy and stable development of energy efficiencies in existing buildings cannot be separated from effective policy operation, and evaluating policy effectiveness contributes to scientifically-sound government decision-making. This paper creates an evaluation index system and a grey comprehensive evaluation model for policy effectiveness for energy efficiency in existing buildings using three dimensions: 1) the effect of the policy itself; 2) the administrative effect of the policy; and 3) policy implementation effects. It chooses the government’s subsidy policy and preferential tax policy at market cultivation stage for its empirical comparative evaluation. The evaluation indicates that the former is more effective. Finally, it puts forward policy development suggestions from the perspective of: 1) clarifying incentive object; 2) broadening incentive scope; 3) increasing incentive intensity; and 4) innovating incentive mode.

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ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT THEORIES METHODOLOGIES
The Research on Subject Behavioral Risk of Whole Life-cycle Water Conservation Projects
Hong-yong Liu,Ji Guo,Wei-tao He
Front. Eng. 2014, 1 (4): 348-352.  
https://doi.org/10.15302/J-FEM-2014048

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In 2011, water conservation projects construction in China entered a stage of rapid growth. In February 2013 three dam safety accidents occurred due to improper participant subject behaviors. Improving security and risk management of water conservation projects is therefore considered as imminent. It is urgent to research the risks of the participant subject behaviors. This article takes each participating subject in the whole life-cycle of water conservation projects as the research object, analyzes the risk behaviors and risk evolution processes, dissects the cause of the risks of the participating subject behaviors on the basis of the theory of risk effect, and puts forward that reinforcing the penalties, improving criminal cost and strengthening the engineering ethics education is an effective way to solve safety problems of the current projects.

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ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT THEORIES AND METHODOLOGIES
Building of Post-project Management
Yu Han,Yu-fei Li,Hu Cheng
Front. Eng. 2014, 1 (4): 353-357.  
https://doi.org/10.15302/J-FEM-2014051

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Traditional project management often ignores problems arising after project completion such as value changing, functional decline, waste of resources and environmental pollution during the operation and dismantling process. This paper advances the concept of “post-project”, builds a framework for post-project management with case analysis, as the social development and new requirements for project management by environmental protection. Post-project refers to a project which no longer possesses normal value, because of loss after use, inability to adapt to new requirements, artificial destruction, damage beyond control, and deprivation of value after the completion of the project. Post-project management encompasses a series of management and technical activities including updating, reforming, removal, recovery, and recycling. The process of post-project management is composed of classification and characteristics of post-projects, management decisions, implementation, and evaluation. Post-project management can realize the sustainable development of project and society.

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Are Relational Contracting Approaches Applicable to Public Projects in China?
Wei-ya Hao,Hui-ping Ding,Yong-jian Ke,Ying-ying Wang
Front. Eng. 2014, 1 (4): 358-363.  
https://doi.org/10.15302/J-FEM-2014052

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Rising complexities in construction projects management has boosted the importance of relational contracting (RC) in the field. RC is based on recognition of mutual benefits and win-win scenarios gained through more cooperative relationships between contracting parties. There have been a range of RC initiatives across many countries towards deeper collaborative relationships; however, such formal RC approaches are not yet well established in China. In this paper, the feasibility of implementing RC in the China’s public construction projects is investigated. The results indicate that RC is highly feasible for implementation in China due to its theoretical benefits, its alignment to Chinese culture, and its behaviors in past public construction projects. Three strategies for facilitating the implementation of RC in China are proposed.

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An Evaluation Model for the Coordinated Development of a Circular Economy in China and Its Application to Energy-intensive Industries
Ji-liang Zheng,Chen Zheng,Pan Chen,Ching Yuan Luk
Front. Eng. 2014, 1 (4): 364-371.  
https://doi.org/10.15302/J-FEM-2014053

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Energy-intensive industries (EIIs) are fundamental to the industrial development of China and are also the key industries of a circular economic infrastructure. It is worth paying attention to the coordinated development of a circular economy using EIIs due to the present interrelationship among EIIs. It is related to the optimization and comprehensive performance improvement of a circular economy. Based on the perspective of order parameter, this study uses economic and environmental subsystems to establish an evaluation model that examines the coordinated development of a circular economy within six main EIIs and an EII cluster from 2006 to 2011 in China. The result shows that the level of coordinated development in a circular economy among six EIIs differs and the level of coordinated development of circular economy among the EII cluster lags behind that of each EII examined. It also shows that the outside coordinated degree of EIIs is lower than the inside coordinated degree of each EII.

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Theoretical Analysis of Public Rental House Supply
Yue Teng,Bo Xu,Xiao Li,Ling Li,Xia-zhi Fang
Front. Eng. 2014, 1 (4): 372-377.  
https://doi.org/10.15302/J-FEM-2014056

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The public rental house (PRH) plays a significant role in our housing security system. Using the theory of public goods, both government and private enterprises have advantages and disadvantages in supplying the PRH. In order to optimize the present supply system of the PRH, this article introduces the delivery pattern of public and private partnerships (PPP) into the government allocation system, and improves it into public-intermediary-private-partnerships (PIPP), a new supply system through government, private enterprises and intermediary organization cooperation. It helps to better achieve the security role of the PRH in our society.

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ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT REPORTS
Industrial Structure Adjustment of Shaanxi Province under the Limited Water Resources Condition
Xiao-jun Liu,Zhen-yu Guo,Chao Ding,Han-liang Fu
Front. Eng. 2014, 1 (4): 378-384.  
https://doi.org/10.15302/J-FEM-2014057

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Shaanxi Province is a region poor of water resources in China, and the lack of water resources is becoming a key factor which restricts the social and economic development of Shaanxi Province. In the perspective of efficient utilization of water resources, Shaanxi Province is committed to the transformation of the economic growth and the industrial structure, and treats these measures as important guarantees for the future development of Shaanxi Province. This paper focuses on building multi-objective programming model of industrial structure optimization under the limited water resources condition, indicates the direction of the industrial transformation and water consumption structural adjustment by solving the model, and furthermore points out the key factors that affect the development of Shaanxi Province in the future. Finally, the authors give some advices of promoting the reasonable and effective utilization of water resources of Shaanxi Province.

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Engineering Management Reports
The Effect of TRIZ on Research Institute Innovation
He Liu,Qing-hai Yang,Xu Jin
Front. Eng. 2014, 1 (4): 385-389.  
https://doi.org/10.15302/J-FEM-2014059

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With a background in improving independent innovation capabilities and building a world-class petroleum research institute, scientific innovation is the essence and basis of an innovative framework for a research institute, as well as the inexhaustible driving force for sustainable development. By introducing the theory of inventive problem solving (TRIZ) and combining it with CAI (computer aided innovation) technology, the Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development established an adaptive innovative system by making experiments and fanning out from a point to an area gradually. This article takes the example of the innovative practices of the Department of Petroleum Equipment in Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development, and introduces a building method for the innovative system based on technical innovation, enterprise culture, organizational structure, scheme, and people. It also summarizes the experiences and effects of improving innovative system upon scientific practice which can provide important guidance and reference significance for accelerating independent innovative capability.

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ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT REPORTS
QMS: Its Application and Innovation at a Small Inspection and Appraisal Company
Ai-lian Lin,Yong-ning Niu,Ping-jing Yu
Front. Eng. 2014, 1 (4): 390-394.  
https://doi.org/10.15302/J-FEM-2014054

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This paper analyzes the experience of a small inspection and appraisal company, discusses the establishment of the criteria and principles of a quality management system (QMS), explores how to appropriately use the articles of the relevant regulations and laws and how to foster innovation in quality management, and finally, makes an evaluation of QMS improvement and its contribution to the development of quality management companies.

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Optimization of Land-use Based on the Theory of Cellular Automata and Value of Ecosystem Services
Lian-fu Jiang,Guo-xian Xu,Hao Jiang
Front. Eng. 2014, 1 (4): 395-401.  
https://doi.org/10.15302/J-FEM-2014058

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The main objective of the study was to confirm the location and configuration of “Habitat Conservation Area” in Dongguan City. The land utilization condition in the target city was simulated using Arc GIS and Geo SOS software basing on multi-criteria decision model of Cellular Automata (CA). Both the simulation result and accuracy satisfied well the basic requirements. In addition to multi-criteria decision model, space optimization technique was used as well in simulation experiments.

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ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
Raising Standards of Engineering Ethics through Student Teams
Wei Dong,Hu Cheng,Yuan Zhang
Front. Eng. 2014, 1 (4): 402-405.  
https://doi.org/10.15302/J-FEM-2014047

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Reducing the frequency of engineering accidents is a “people’s responsibility.” Increased attention to engineering ethics is inevitable. Engineering ethics are a stance, attitude or outlook, not easily learned by lectures. This article explores the utility of student teamwork by applying the Theory of Planned Behavior and acknowledging the benefits of professional knowledge and professional ethics possessed by the professional teachers, under professional teacher guidance, in order to improve levels of engineering education ethics. There are 5 key points: ① team member recruitment standards; ② team size; ③ team name and motto; ④ team group activities; ⑤ extending the spirit into the post-graduate period.

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Revealing Engineering Management System and Education Model in Developed Countries for Engineering Management Major Education Improvement in China
Jian-ya Jiang,Yang-wei Rao
Front. Eng. 2014, 1 (4): 406-409.  
https://doi.org/10.15302/J-FEM-2014049

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Different developed countries have differences in regulations for engineering management systems. The related education modes and their curriculum arrangement in universities in the US, UK, and Germany show their specializations. Through comparative research into engineering management systems and professional education modes between China and these developed countries, the paper proposes suggestions for improving the education of engineering management majors in China, which could speed up development of Chinese engineering general contracting enterprises and engineering project management enterprises.

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CASE STUDIES
Sustainable Supply Model Design of Public Rental Housing —Case Study of Chongqing
Xiao Li,Xiang Gu,Yue Teng,Pan Li
Front. Eng. 2014, 1 (4): 410-416.  
https://doi.org/10.15302/J-FEM-2014050

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Public rental housing is an important governmental project. Within the next three years, Chongqing municipal government proposes building 40×106 m2 of public rental housing to solve the housing problem for 2 million people. Many problems of sustainability have happened in long-term large-scale construction, including gradually-slow renting progress, the shortage of funds, public rental housing community facilities are retrograde, and the selected sites are at the city’s edge. This paper analyzes the Chongqing public rental housing situation from the perspective of sustainable public rental housing supply, putting forward a sustainable supply model that is suitable for Chongqing, and then calculates their portion.

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WHO’S WHO
You-mei Lu: a Brief Biography
Dan Chen,Dan-dan Huang
Front. Eng. 2014, 1 (4): 417-418.  
https://doi.org/10.15302/J-FEM-2014062

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Yong-fu Sun: a Brief Biography
Zhu Peng,Guo-yue Yang
Front. Eng. 2014, 1 (4): 419-420.  
https://doi.org/10.15302/J-FEM-2014063

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Rui-yu Yin: a Brief Biography
Yi Liu,Rong Wang
Front. Eng. 2014, 1 (4): 421-422.  
https://doi.org/10.15302/J-FEM-2014064

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