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ABSTRACT

This note outlines the critical role that boundary objects play in construction project teams. In this domain, boundary objects extend beyond their traditional role as information artifacts used to communicate between teams to serve a more influential role as guides for team collaboration.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.3 INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL
      H.3.2 Information Storage
          Subjects: Record classification**

General Terms:
Design, Documentation, Human Factors

Keywords:
boundary objects, collaboration, construction teams