The aim of this research topic is to concentrate on process rather than product in the development of built environments, with a view to investigating and improving the performance of both the design and construction processes, the professional team and the end product. We are also interested in the following broad research opportunities: IT Applications within the design and evaluation of built environments; User involvement and decision support with planning and design; Improving the design, construction and performance of built environments; Project management process and the optimum operation of the team; Implementation of life cycling costing; Organisational, contractual and asset management arrangements.