INTERNATIONAL JOINT OPERATION ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE DESIGNS OF INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shirly Lumeno ◽  
Puti Marzuki ◽  
Rizal Tamin ◽  
Indryati Sunaryo
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Organization Structure ◽  
High Technology ◽  
Management Team ◽  
Infrastructure Projects ◽  
Joint Operation ◽  
Organization Structures ◽  
Project Complexity ◽  
International Joint

This paper analyzes various international joint operation organization (IJO) structure designs of infrastructure projects in Indonesia. Organization structures of important infrastructure projects are studied. Surveys are conducted to collect primary and secondary data that also include interviews with key persons in each project’s management team. The results show that both integrated and non-integrated joint operation organizations exist in these infrastructure construction projects. The organization structure adopted depends on the type of the project, complexity of the construction, and type of joint operation agreements between partners. Authority distribution in each type of organization structure is also studied. In some cases, a shift in organization structures happened. It is revealed that more complicated construction projects mostly adopt a non-integrated IJO organization where the foreign partners have the responsibility to execute high technology construction parts. The position of General Manager in the two IJO organization types is mostly held by a foreign partner officer.

PERFORMANCE OF REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) MANAGEMENT

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhamad Abduh ◽  
Farrel Adam
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Project Performance ◽  
The Other ◽  
Joint Operation ◽  
Building Projects ◽  
Language And Culture ◽  
Communication Problem ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
International Joint

Request for information (RFI) is considered as one of the important administrative tools in construction projects. It can be used as an indicator on how well the coordination between parties, especially between contractors and engineers and/or supervisors, performed in a project. Delays in a construction project could be identified by analyzing the RFI documents, but on the other hand, they could also be caused by poor administrative in handling the RFI documents and by delays in processing RFIs. This paper reviews the performance of four building projects in handling their RFI documents. The four buildings were constructed by a national joint-operation contractor, designed and supervised by an international joint-operation consultant. The RFI responses and wok-in-process were used to measure the project’s performance in handling the RFI documents; from the contractor’s and the engineer’s point of views. The analysis results show that the engineer had been very responsive in processing RFIs, while the contractor had difficulties. In general, the contractor was lack of capable personnel in handling RFIs for all four buildings. Moreover, communication problem was the key of the project’s performance due to different language and culture. The authors believed that the results of the analysis would influence to the overall project performance.

Microprocessor Architecture Era for Development Cloud Computing of Ministry of Electricity and Energy of Egypt

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 5199-5209
Author(s):  
Heba A. El-Khobby ◽  
Mostafa M. AbdElnaby ◽  
Abdel-Aziz Ibrahim Mahmoud HASSANIN ◽  
Abdallah D. Maziad
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Theoretical Analysis ◽  
Organization Structure ◽  
Fixed Time ◽  
Organization Structures ◽  
Competence Evaluation ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Services Evaluation ◽  
The Relationship

A development and evaluation the Cloud Computing (ClComp) of Ministry of Electricity and Energy of Egypt (MEEE) is presented in this paper. In order to be able to judge whether the ClComp of MEEE is competence, there is a need to develop criteria which performance can judged. Competency based standards and the ability to perform the activities within an occupation to the standard expected in the organization structure are presented. The key objective of Cloud Computing is to integrate Authorized Groups (AuthGs) development with the needs of the organization structures of MEEE. The ClComp of MEEE was developed jointly between the telecommunication information technology and ClComp services. Evaluation enables participant to distinguish between AuthGs centered view and a customer centered view of cloud computing of MEEE is competence evaluation. Recognize the main types of evaluation, explain the purpose of evaluation compare the approaches to cloud computing evaluation and review the relationship between the process and policy of evaluation are investigated. Microprocessor architecture presented an optimistic view of multicore scalability to develop the ClComp. Moreover this paper investigates the theoretical analysis of multiprocessor developing and scalability. The analysis was based on the laws of Amdahl's, Gustafson's, Hill's and Marty for fixed-workload condition. Moreover, challenged the difficulties to develop better cloud computing is taken into account. Also, multicore analysis of ClComp scalability, performance and power under fixed-time and memory-bound conditions are studied. These results complement existing studies and demonstrate that ClComp architectures are capable of extensive scalability and developing.

scholarly journals Harnessing Machine Learning for Classifying Economic Damage Trends in Transportation Infrastructure Projects

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 6376
Author(s):  
Junseo Bae ◽  
Sang-Guk Yum ◽  
Ji-Myong Kim
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Transportation Infrastructure ◽  
Classification Model ◽  
Insurance Companies ◽  
Economic Damage ◽  
Infrastructure Projects ◽  
Machine Learning Classification ◽  
Financial Losses

Given the highly visible nature, transportation infrastructure construction projects are often exposed to numerous unexpected events, compared to other types of construction projects. Despite the importance of predicting financial losses caused by risk, it is still difficult to determine which risk factors are generally critical and when these risks tend to occur, without benchmarkable references. Most of existing methods are prediction-focused, project type-specific, while ignoring the timing aspect of risk. This study filled these knowledge gaps by developing a neural network-driven machine-learning classification model that can categorize causes of financial losses depending on insurance claim payout proportions and risk occurrence timing, drawing on 625 transportation infrastructure construction projects including bridges, roads, and tunnels. The developed network model showed acceptable classification accuracy of 74.1%, 69.4%, and 71.8% in training, cross-validation, and test sets, respectively. This study is the first of its kind by providing benchmarkable classification references of economic damage trends in transportation infrastructure projects. The proposed holistic approach will help construction practitioners consider the uncertainty of project management and the potential impact of natural hazards proactively, with the risk occurrence timing trends. This study will also assist insurance companies with developing sustainable financial management plans for transportation infrastructure projects.

The evolution of stakeholder management practices in Australian mega construction projects

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 690-706 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Jing Yang ◽  
Sajani Jayasuriya ◽  
Chathuri Gunarathna ◽  
Mehrdad Arashpour ◽  
Xiaolong Xue ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stakeholder Engagement ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Stakeholder Management ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Stakeholder Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Project Teams ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Project Objectives

Purpose The complicated nature of megaprojects requires appropriate analysis of multiple stakeholders to achieve project objectives and to accommodate stakeholder interests. During the last two decades, many stakeholder theories and empirical studies have sprouted. Although previous studies have contributed to the development of stakeholder theory, it seems that these theoretical advances have not been fully adopted and acknowledged in practices, especially in megaprojects. The purpose of this paper is to explore the evolution of stakeholder analysis and engagement practices adopted in the Australian megaprojects over the last two decades. Design/methodology/approach Four mega construction projects are described and analysed in this study. Secondary data were first assembled in order to get general knowledge of each case. Interviews were conducted with the project directors. Project documents were collected from the project teams and reviewed. Wherever the project information was unclear, e-mails were sent to the directors and the team members to confirm the details. Findings Project teams have started to apply snowball rolling and stakeholder attribute assessment methods to analyse stakeholders. However, there is still a way to adopt the “network” analysis perspective because the project teams are reluctant to use complicated tools which need specialists’ assistance. The stakeholder engagement practices have evolved to an extent where the project teams monitor the dynamics of stakeholders’ requirements. Projects teams have identified the importance of continuity to manage stakeholders in these massive projects. However, a structured method selection mechanism for stakeholder engagement has not been developed. Originality/value This study will help academics to understand the adoption progress and status of stakeholder management methods.

scholarly journals EVALUATION OF CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS – AN EMPIRICAL STUDY IN LITHUANIA

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neringa Gudienė ◽  
Audrius Banaitis ◽  
Nerija Banaitienė
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Project Manager ◽  
Management Team ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Survey Results

This paper aims to identify a comprehensive list of critical success factors for construction projects in Lithuania. Based on the available literature review, this paper identified 71 success factors under 7 broad groups. Based on the survey results, ten factors including project manager competence, project management team members' competence, project manager coordinating skills, client clear and precise goals/objectives, project value, project management team members' relevant past experience, project manager organising skills, project manager effective and timely conflict resolution, client ability to make timely decision, and project manager experience were determined as the most important success factors for construction projects. These critical success factors are of great significance both to researchers and industry practitioners.

Empirically validating five propositions regarding 3D visualizations for subsurface utility projects

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mechiel van Manen ◽  
Léon olde Scholtenhuis ◽  
Hans Voordijk
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
3D Visualization ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Urban Environments ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Complexity Level ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
Complex Projects ◽  
Project Complexity ◽  
Multiple Case

PurposeThis study aims to empirically validate five propositions about the benefits of three-dimensional (3D) visualizations for the management of subsurface utility projects. Specifically, the authors validate whether benefits from 3D in the literature of building construction project management also apply to subsurface utility projects and map them using a taxonomy of project complexity levels.Design/methodology/approachA multiple case study of three utility construction projects was carried out during which the first author was involved in the daily work practices at a utility contractor. 3D visualizations of existing project models were developed, and design and construction meetings were conducted. Practitioners' interactions with and reflections on these 3D visualizations were noted. Observational data from the three project types were matched with the five propositions to determine where benefits of 3D visualizations manifested themselves.FindingsPractitioners found that 3D visualizations had most merit in crowded urban environments when constructing rigid pipelines. All propositions were validated and evaluated as beneficial in subsurface utility projects of complexity level C3. It is shown that in urban projects with rigid pipelines (project with the highest complexity level), 3D visualization prevents misunderstanding or misinterpretations and increases efficiency of coordination. It is recommended to implement 3D visualization approaches in such complex projectsOriginality/valueThere is only limited evidence on the value 3D visualizations in managing utility projects. This study contributes rich empirical evidence on this value based on a six-month observation period at a subsurface contractor. Their merit was assessed by associating 3D approaches with project complexity levels, which may help utility contractors in strategically implementing 3D applications.

scholarly journals Value Management Integration for Whole Life Cycle: Post COVID-19 Strategy for the UK Construction Industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 9274
Author(s):  
Kieran Bennett ◽  
Mohammad Mayouf
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Value Management ◽  
Cost Cutting ◽  
Innovation And Technology ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Whole Life Cycle

Value management (VM) and its integration in the whole life cycle (WLC) have become huge concepts for construction projects to provide additional value of an asset for the end user or client. However, the role of VM and its integration as part of the WLC in a construction project remain reactive, and highly impacted by nature of the project, and this has become more challenging with the epidemic impact of COVID-19. This research aims to investigate the mechanisms that delivers value management as part of the “re-invent” strategy proposed by the Construction Leadership Council in the UK government to improve WLC for buildings. In addition to existing secondary data from the literature, primary data were attained using a focus group with six quantity surveyors from different cost consultancies in the UK to gather qualitative evidence using their experiences, perceptions, and key challenges they face when integrating VM. Findings revealed that value management is primarily being used as a cost-cutting tool, the majority of quantity surveyors lack knowledge of what it encompasses, hence the industry needs a more proactive strategy towards it. Analysis revealed that value management is primarily implemented as a cost-cutting solution, key stakeholders (e.g., facility managers) need to be integrated, and there is no standardised process to incorporate value management in projects. The study proposes a four-dimensional (governance and policies, sustainability, industry’s best practice, and innovation and technology) strategy to facilitate more holistic considerations of value management post COVID-19. Future work looks into evaluating the strategy proposed while acknowledging different procurement routes.

scholarly journals Characteristics of Procurement Methods in Malaysia – Comparing Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build and Construction Management

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Azeanita Suratkon ◽  
◽  
Riduan Yunus ◽  
Rafikullah Deraman ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Management ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Building Construction ◽  
Technical Expertise ◽  
Time Cost ◽  
Project Complexity ◽  
Design Build ◽  
Procurement Method ◽  
Design Bid Build

Design-Bid-Build (DBB) or commonly known as Traditional method is the earliest and most prevalent procurement method used in Malaysian construction industry. Design-Build (DB) and Construction Management (CM) procurement methods were later introduced in Malaysia as an endeavour to satisfy and accommodate the increase in project complexity and the need for avoiding drawbacks of the Traditional methods. Each procurement method has different nature and possesses certain characteristics. Therefore, this study was carried out to ascertain and compare the characteristics of these three procurement methods that are implemented in building construction projects in Malaysia. A questionnaire survey was conducted among architects, consultants, contractors and owners or developers to elicit their feedback on the characteristics which were categorised into time, cost, quality, complexity and flexibility, degree of involvement and responsibility allocation and technical expertise. The findings indicated that only DB method almost fulfils all the characteristics under the six categories, whereas, DBB methods garnered agreement only for certain characteristics under time, cost, complexity and flexibility and technical expertise categories. Meanwhile, the only CM method’s characteristics that satisfy agreement from the respondents are the often used of fast track approach and lack of certainty in price. This study concludes that when a procurement method is adopted for a construction project, not all the features or characteristics will turn out as expected. There are many factors that contribute and are influential on the success in procurement methods that are worth for further investigation.

scholarly journals The Prediction of Stakeholder participation in Project Execution on Completion of Urban Roads Transport Infrastructure Projects in Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 119
Author(s):  
Johnson Matu ◽  
Dorothy Ndunge Kyalo ◽  
John Mbugua ◽  
Angeline Sabina Mulwa
Keyword(s):  
Stakeholder Engagement ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Stakeholder Participation ◽  
Road Construction ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Infrastructure Projects ◽  
Research Survey ◽  
Road Projects

This paper examines the influence of stakeholder participation in project execution on completion of road projects implemented by Kenya Urban Roads Authority. Descriptive research survey design was used for collection of both quantitative and qualitative data. Analysis was performed using correlation and regression analysis. The results were r = 0.796, R2 = 0.634, F (4, 209) = 90.503 and p<0.000<0.05. The findings revealed that stakeholder participation in project execution showed a strong, positive and statistically significant relationship with completion of urban road transport infrastructure projects and accounted for 63.4% of total variation in such projects. The study recommends government agencies should endeavour should work together during project implementation to ensure that service lines and acquisition of land is done ahead of time to avoid delay in completion. This will aim at ensuring quality work is achieved by both the client and the consultant through a collaborative stakeholder engagement. In conclusion, the findings of this study will shape the future of road construction and stakeholder engagement in road construction projects.

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