The role of Wide-band GDSS in increasing value for multi-organisational groups: the case of the UK construction industry

This paper provides some insights about the development and implementation of a “wide-band ” group decision support system a series of case studies within the UK construction industry. The authors reflect upon the applicability of wide-band GDSS for project review and learning generation within multi-organisational groups, and describes the design, implementation and evaluation of a Cross Organisational Approach (COLA) to support the multiple stakeholders within construction activities, recognising the distinctive inter-organisational nature of the project team. 1.