a case study of rip projects in Taiwan Kang, Ning-fu creator Chotchai Charoenngam Chairperson Manavazhi, M.R. Examination Committee Lin, Der Guey Examination Committee text series technical report th Bangkok Asian Institute of Technology 1999 continuing eng 75 leaves : ill. In an exploding and fluctuating construction market, managers are facing a challenge, which is how to manage business on a wider scale and to utilize modem information technology development to promote productivity. The extraordina1y development of telecommunications and computer technology makes it possible for people to plan, lead, control, organize and manage projects from a distance without the need to be on site on a daily basis. A modern management lmown as Distance Management (DM) or Remote management . . is emergmg. Physical distance no longer dete1mines the boundary of management since managers can now operate projects through virtual teams that organize manpower, material and production without face to face communication. What organization prototype could overcome psychological and physical barriers to reengineer a successful project through IT? What criteria distinguishes the adapted way of communication of individual activities in a teamwork and assist the integration of an efficient and effective communication between face-to-face and a physical distance? A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Civil Engineering Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1999 Incinerators Taiwan Remote control Construction industry Taiwan Management Asian Institute of Technology. http://203.159.5.9/ait-thesis/detail.php?q=B13113 http://203.159.5.9/ait-thesis/detail.php?q=B13113 201099 20260818094013.0