Energy management in the buildings of a university campus in Saudi Arabia — A case study

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim M Jomoah ◽  
Abdulaziz Uthman M. Al-Abdulaziz ◽  
R Sreerama Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Energy Management ◽  
University Campus

scholarly journals Important Causes of Delayed Projects in Saudi Arabia vs. PIPS: A University Campus Case Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Majed Alzara ◽  
Jacob Kashiwagi ◽  
Dean Kashiwagi ◽  
Abdulrahman Al-Tassan
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Performance Information ◽  
Literature Research ◽  
Public Construction ◽  
Procurement System ◽  
Causes Of Delays ◽  
The University

Saudi Arabia has been facing issues with completing construction projects on time and on budget. It has been documented that 70% of public construction projects are delayed. A case study was performed, at a University campus in northern Saudi Arabia, identifying the major causes of project delays. The University was experiencing delays from 50% to 150%. The delay factors were gathered from the University Projects Director and five engineers. The University delay factors were then compared to delay factors experienced on Saudi construction projects, identified by performing a literature research. The comparison identified nine causes of delays that both studies documented. The study also proposes a solution to minimize the nine major delay factors. A literature research identified one construction management method, the Performance Information Procurement System (PIPS), has documented multiple times its ability to improve project performance and minimize delays.

scholarly journals Improving the Current Procurement System in Saudi Arabia: A University Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Majed Alzara ◽  
Mohammed Algahtany ◽  
Jacob Kashiwagi ◽  
Abdulrahman Al-Tassan ◽  
Dean Kashiwagi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Project Performance ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Performance Information ◽  
Past Performance ◽  
Public Projects ◽  
Best Value ◽  
Procurement System ◽  
Level Of Agreement

Public projects in Saudi Arabia have faced performance issues. The primary procurement system used in Saudi Arabia (low-bid) does not consider the contractors’ performance. A case study conducted at a university campus in northern Saudi Arabia showed low project performance. The current procurement system was analyzed and modified to utilize the concepts of the Best Value Performance Information Procurement System (BV PIPS). BV PIPS has demonstrated high levels of project performance in previous tests. A large survey was conducted of 761 classified contractors and 43 universities’ representatives. Survey respondents were asked to quantify their view regarding the current procurement system, rate their level of agreement regarding Best Value principles, and rate their level of agreement with the newly proposed procurement system which integrates Best Value principles. The results of the survey show that both, clients and contractors, are dissatisfied with the current procurement system, and agree with the new procurement system. The survey also suggests that respondents agree with Best Value principles suggesting that contractors’ performance should be tracked, and procurement should be conducted using both price and past performance information. The authors recommend that the newly proposed procurement model should be implemented in more projects in Saudi Arabia to further validate the Best Value system and improve the performance of projects in the country.

scholarly journals Analysis of Cost Overruns in Saudi Arabia Construction Projects: A University Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-101
Author(s):  
Majed Alzara ◽  
Jacob Kashiwagi ◽  
Dean Kashiwagi ◽  
Abdulrahman Al-Tassan
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Common Factor ◽  
Project Performance ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Cost Overruns ◽  
Change Orders ◽  
Public Projects ◽  
Procurement System

Public projects in Saudi Arabia have been experiencing low construction project performance for the past decade. Studies have identified the low-bid delivery method as an important factor in causing such delays. In addition, low bids for contracts have not reflected the actual project cost. A case study was conducted at a university campus in northern Saudi Arabia in which the actual project costs for four projects were examined. The study found that all four projects’ costs were higher than the original bid. In addition, a large survey was conducted of 804 classified contractors and universities representatives who identified change orders as the most common factor causing cost overruns in Saudi Arabia. Previous studies showed that some contractors aim to submit low bids for winning the competition then change orders to reduce their losses. Consequently, low bids also lead to cost overruns. In a comparison using the result of a case study and the results of the Performance Information Procurement System (PIPS), Saudi Arabia’s delivery system was identified as a potential cause of project performance issues.

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