Strategies of BIM Application with Traditional Project Delivery Method: A Case of Building Construction Industry in Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zia Ud Din ◽  
Waqas Ather ◽  
G. Edward Gibson
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Building Construction ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Delivery Method ◽  
Project Delivery Method

scholarly journals Critical Review of the Evolution of Project Delivery Methods in the Construction Industry

Buildings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Salma Ahmed ◽  
Sameh El-Sayegh
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Delivery Method ◽  
Decision Support Model ◽  
Delivery Methods ◽  
Project Delivery Methods ◽  
Project Delivery Method

Selecting the appropriate project delivery method (PDM) is a very significant managerial decision that impacts the success of construction projects. This paper provides a critical review of related literature on the evolution of project delivery methods, selection methods and selection criteria over the years and their suitability in the construction industry of today’s world. The literature review analysis has concluded that project delivery methods evolve at a slower rate compared to the evolution of the construction industry. The paper also suggests features of an evolved project delivery method that is digitally integrated, people-centered, and sustainability-focused. Moreover, the paper highlights the latest selection criteria such as risk, health and wellbeing, sustainability goals and technological innovations. Furthermore, the paper concluded that advanced artificial intelligence techniques are yet to be exploited to develop a smart decision support model that will assist clients in selecting the most appropriate delivery method for successful project completion. Additionally, the paper presents a framework that illustrates the relationship between the different PDM variables needed to harmonize with the construction industry. Last, but not least, the paper fills a gap in the literature as it covers a different perspective in the field of project delivery methods. The paper also provides recommendations and future research ideas.

scholarly journals Computational Experiment Study on Selection Mechanism of Project Delivery Method Based on Complex Factors

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiang Ding ◽  
Zhaohan Sheng ◽  
Jianguo Du ◽  
Qian Li
Keyword(s):  
Project Performance ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Main Task ◽  
Delivery Method ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Project Complexity ◽  
Design Build ◽  
Delivery Planning ◽  
Project Delivery Method ◽  
Design Construction

Project delivery planning is a key stage used by the project owner (or project investor) for organizing design, construction, and other operations in a construction project. The main task in this stage is to select an appropriate project delivery method. In order to analyze different factors affecting the PDM selection, this paper establishes a multiagent model mainly to show how project complexity, governance strength, and market environment affect the project owner’s decision on PDM. Experiment results show that project owner usually choose Design-Build method when the project is very complex within a certain range. Besides, this paper points out that Design-Build method will be the prior choice when the potential contractors develop quickly. This paper provides the owners with methods and suggestions in terms of showing how the factors affect PDM selection, and it may improve the project performance.

scholarly journals Work Stress among Professionals in Building Construction Industry in Nigeria

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 45-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eziyi Offia Ibem ◽  
Michael Nwabueze Anosike ◽  
Dominic Ezenwa Azuh ◽  
Tim O. Mosaku
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Work Stress ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Building Construction ◽  
Stress Factors ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Building Projects ◽  
Structural Engineers

This study was undertaken to identify key stress factors among professionals in building construction industry in Nigeria. This is in view of the fact that to date, very little is known about work stress among professionals in building construction industry in this country. The study involved the administration of questionnaire to 107 professionals including architects, builders, civil/structural engineers and quantity surveyors randomly selected from 60 ongoing building projects in Anambra, Ogun and Kaduna States, Nigeria. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics, and findings show that the principal sources of stress were high volume of work, uncomfortable site office environment, lack of feedback on previous and ongoing building projects, and variations in the scope of work in ongoing building projects. The paper suggests that taking responsibility for work which one has adequate capacity to handle, establishing realistic budgets and time frame for project delivery, provision of spatially adequate, visually and thermally comfortable site offices, adoption of appropriate job design practice and education of professionals on stress management strategies will reduce the incidence of stress among professionals in building industry in Nigeria. 

Selecting project delivery methods for water treatment plants

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 936-951 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey Feghaly ◽  
Mounir El Asmar ◽  
Samuel Ariaratnam ◽  
Wylie Bearup
Keyword(s):  
Water Treatment ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Water Industry ◽  
Delivery Method ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Method Selection ◽  
Project Delivery Method ◽  
Selection Factors

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify key project delivery method selection factors to assist water industry decision-makers in selecting the most appropriate delivery method for their water treatment plant projects. Design/methodology/approach The selection factors were identified by compiling and validating key project delivery selection factors across various industries through an extensive literature review and two industry expert workshops. This resulted in the development of a web-based decision-support tool to facilitate project delivery method selection within the water industry. Findings The research effort led to the identification of 13 key project delivery method selection factors (seven primary factors and six secondary factors) for water treatment plant projects. These factors were utilized to develop EXPRSS-TP, a pioneering web-based project delivery method decision-support tool for the water industry. Practical implications A project delivery method selection process is typically an informal process that may range from days to weeks at a time. Based on this work, the assessment can now be completed in about one hour and provides decision-makers with the most favorable delivery method for their project. And with the new tool that encompasses the new knowledge, not only is the decision reached at an accelerated pace, EXPRSS-TP also documents the entire selection process, allowing for a written and retained record of this key decision and its procedure. Originality/value This paper contributes to the exisiting body of knowledge by identifying key project delivery selection factors across numerous industries, assessing and combining them, and finally incorporating them into one comprehensive process. EXPRSS-TP improves the traditional project delivery method selection process and provides evidence-based project delivery method selection recommendations.

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