scholarly journals Assessment of Contractors’ Claims on Construction Projects in Vietnam

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 218-228
Author(s):  
Dinh Tuan Hai
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Supporting Evidence ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
Documentation System ◽  
Claims Management

Background: Claims have increasingly become inevitable in construction projects. A great amount of money, time, and merit of claims are the most critical factors that prudent companies should not overlook. Objective: The objective of the study is to survey claim practices in the Vietnamese construction industry by collecting data from both contractors and consultants. Material and Methods: This paper presents findings that the lack of awareness of the on-site people is the major problem of claims management. Moreover, the inadequacy of supporting evidence, originating from the unawareness of personnel as well as improper documentation system, is also a serious problem causing the loss of chances to recover incurred damages. Conclusion: To overcome these problems, it is recommended that the management should pay more attention to these aspects in order to have effective claim management, by which unnecessary losses could substantially be reduced and deserving compensation would be recovered.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Documentation System in Iraqi Construction Projects

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 50-61
Author(s):  
Hamsa R. Majeed ◽  
Wadhah A. Hatem ◽  
Nidal A. Jasem
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Web Applications ◽  
Field Survey ◽  
Documentation System ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
Paper Documentation ◽  
Cloud Applications ◽  
Auto Cad

In Iraq, the construction industry is considered one of the main sectors that contribute strongly to the Iraqi economy. Documentation is a process of collecting documents from past and current works of corporations, then archiving and classification of information to become easy and useful for reuse in the future. The aim of this study is to investigate the reality of documentation in the Iraqi construction industry and how to improve archiving and classification of documents and how documentation can be useful used in contractor and consultant corporations. This research has been conducted through literature reviews followed by a field survey. 80 questionnaires were distributed to contractors and engineering offices. 70 useful questionnaires were received from respondents with an 87% response rate. The findings indicated that the construction projects in the Diyala governorate are applying documentation. The study found that foundations classified and updating the documents as printed and written files and computer files, but foundations lack computer programs and web models for easy archiving and discovery of documents, documentation system currently used doesn't prevent Confusing, conflict in schemas because they still used Auto CAD and paper documentation.  The large number and accumulation of paper documents are also considered the most often problem in the documentation system currently used, and construction projects don't have a database for all information related to projects where, it is limited to cabinets full of paper documents, which causes a waste of time and effort when searching for any document or information related to the projects. The study recommended that companies and foundations have to increase cost and effort consumed in the documentation process, improve the owner and staff abilities in computer and web applications, assign a key person for collection and archiving project documents, establishing an internet website for companies, or using cloud applications for storage of documents and sharing information.

Identifying critical factors influencing the safety of Chinese subway construction projects

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shang Zhang ◽  
Riza Yosia Sunindijo ◽  
Martin Loosemore ◽  
Shejiang Wang ◽  
Yajun Gu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Hazard Identification ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Safety Risks ◽  
Subway Construction ◽  
Accident Rates

PurposeThe image of the construction industry in China, as in many other countries, is tarnished by its poor safety record. With the rapid development of subway systems in Chinese urban areas, construction workers are being exposed to new risks which are poorly understood and managed. Subway construction projects are large scale and scattered over many construction sites, and involve numerous stakeholders and sophisticated technologies in challenging underground environments. Accident rates are high and have significant economic and social consequences for the firms and people involved. Addressing the gap in research about the safety risk in these projects, the purpose of this paper is to advance understanding of the factors influencing the safety of Chinese subway construction projects with the overall objective of reducing accident rates.Design/methodology/approachA survey was conducted with 399 subway construction professionals across five stakeholder groups. Follow-up interviews were also conducted with five experienced experts in safety management on subway projects to validate the results.FindingsIt was found that the eight most critical factors perceived by stakeholders to influence safety risks on Chinese subway projects are: project management team; contractor-related factors; site underground environment; safety protection during the use of machines; safety management investment; site construction monitoring and measurement; hazard identification and communication; and use of machines in all stages. This indicates that in allocating limited project resources to improve the safety of subway projects, managers should focus on: developing safety knowledge and positive attitudes in leadership teams; formulating effective risk management systems to identify, assess, mitigate, measure and monitor safety risks on site; improving communications with stakeholders about these risks and effectively managing plant, equipment and machinery.Originality/valueThis research contributes a new multi-stakeholder perspective to the lack of safety research in Chinese subway construction projects. The research findings provide important new insights for policymakers and managers in improving safety outcomes on these major projects, producing potentially significant social and economic benefits for society and the construction industry.

Determining the Causes of Delay by Using Factor Analysis in Tehran’s Construction Projects

2015 ◽  
Vol 735 ◽  
pp. 109-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahdi Rafieizonooz ◽  
Mohd Razman Salim ◽  
Elnaz Khankhaje ◽  
Mohd Warid Hussin ◽  
Ali Zarebidaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Site Management ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
Skilled Workers ◽  
Construction Contracts ◽  
Poor Site ◽  
Lack Of Commitment

Construction industry is one of the most profitable sectors in Iran’s economic. Delay is common problem in the construction projects in Iran. By considering all viewpoints of the parties, this research identified the most effective and severe causes of delay in construction projects in the Capital of Iran, Tehran. Questionnaires were distributed among respondents who are involved in the construction project in Tehran. The process of data analysis and discussions were conducted based on the two statistical techniques namely descriptive analysis (RII) and factor analysis. Using factor analysis, most critical factors of Tehran’s construction delay were recognized as: (1) lack of commitment; (2) inefficient site management; (3) poor site coordination; (4) Complexity in heritage and legislation; (5) Lack of estimation skills and skilled workers; (6) Lack of communication between parties; (7) Improper planning; and (8) Lack of clarity in contract. These results are anticipated to be important contributions to construction projects in Tehran in controlling the time overruns in construction contracts.

Evaluation of Critical Factors Influencing Resource Allocation in Indian Construction Projects

2012 ◽  
Vol 174-177 ◽  
pp. 2774-2777
Author(s):  
M. Paranthaman Venkatesh ◽  
S. Muthalvan Renuka ◽  
Balasubramanian Malathi ◽  
C. Umarani
Keyword(s):  
Resource Allocation ◽  
Resource Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Total Contribution ◽  
Factors Influencing

The problem of resource allocation in the construction industry is a global phenomenon. Resource allocation plays an important role in Indian construction projects. The effective resource management is a prerequisite for project success. This paper aims to identify the critical factors that influence the resource allocation in Indian construction projects in private and public sectors. From extensive literature survey and based on experts’ opinion, forty four factors influencing resource allocation in Indian construction industry were identified. For the quantitative confirmation of the effectiveness of factors influencing resource allocation during the construction stage of a project, a questionnaire survey was conducted with construction professionals like clients, consultants and contractors. Subsequently the collected data was analyzed using the descriptive statistical method and the factors were measured and ranked under each group with Impact index. The findings reveal that the eleven top most critical factors such as materials selection and changes in types and specifications during construction, improper maintenance of equipment, shortage in construction materials, financing between the owner and contractor, force majeure (Fire, Wind damage, Hurricane, Flood), shortage of labours , poor procurement of materials, skill of labours, available of equipment and poor quality of materials. Results show that there is relatively highest agreement between contractor and consultant of about 66.7%. The resources like manpower, materials and equipment related factors are having a total contribution of about 60% and other groups are having of about 40% in resource allocation. However this paper presents recommendations for a better resource management techniques and procedures which can be adopted during conceptual , detailed planning and execution phases of the construction project.

scholarly journals Factors Hindering Quality Performance in Construction Projects: An Empirical Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 70
Author(s):  
Raw A Hijazi
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
Quality Performance ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
The Social ◽  
Failure Factors

Construction industry is crucial for the economy of any country. Learning from failure is important to reach effective quality performance in construction projects. This will, in turn, contribute to the development of the construction industry and the country as a whole. Although quality is an important criterion in the project management success, but it receives less attention than cost and time in project management literature. Moreover, critical success factors (CSFs) are identified more often than critical failure factors (CFFs) in construction literature. Hence, there is still a lack of attention on critical failure factors affecting quality performance in construction projects. Construction industry is full of uncertainties, especially in the current era of COVID-19 Pandemic. This adds to the necessity of studying critical failure factors in construction industry. This study aims to identify the critical factors that have adverse effect on quality performance in construction projects, address their relative importance, and suggest ways to attain good quality performance in construction projects. Based on literature review, an initial list of failure attributes of quality performance in construction projects was prepared. Then it was refined based on suggestions from experienced professionals in the construction industry in the Jordanian context. A questionnaire was distributed to experts in the construction industry. The responses were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The analyses used here are factor analysis and tests of its appropriateness. Using these analyses, the most critical factors that impede quality performance in construction were identified and ranked. The study revealed that the most influencing failure factors are the managerial factor, the culture and environment factor, and the contractor factor.

scholarly journals Assessment of Change Orders Attributes in Preconstruction and Construction Phase

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 616
Author(s):  
Ali Raza Khoso ◽  
Jam Shahzaib Khan ◽  
Rizwan Ullah Faiz ◽  
Muhammad Akram Akhund
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
Extensive Discussion ◽  
Change Orders ◽  
Design Modification ◽  
Project Completion ◽  
Change Order ◽  
The Right

Construction projects are very complex in nature. Each activity involves multiple varying tasks. Construction industry is the main source of economic growth. When change order occur performance of projects momentously affected.  Change orders often have a serious impact on the quality, time and cost. Eventually it results in disputes, delays, and dissatisfactions among stakeholders and ultimately results in failures of projects. In past several studies have been done to evaluate the causes of change order and its effects. Attempts have been made to quantify these impacts by many researchers, but the aim of this study is to identify the causes of change order in two different phases i.e. preconstruction and construction stage. Views were taken from relevant experts over included factors after in-depth literature review from past researches. A questionnaire was made and floated with different construction players from clients, consultants and contractors side. The data was analyzed by SPSS using average index technique. The analysis of data showed that, Mistakes in specifications, Mistakes in design and Lack of experience in selecting construction team by client are the most critical factors during preconstruction phase. Whereas, Design modification by owner, change in scope at later stage and Delays in payment by client are most critical factors of construction phase, responsible for change order. The extensive discussion of these factors revealed various parameters related to Pakistan construction. This study will enable the clients, consultants and contractors to be aware of factors which causes changes in orders and their consequences on project completion. By the identification of possible reasons, the right decisions can be made to mark the project successful.

scholarly journals Analysis of Delay In Execution of Construction Projects

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-49
Author(s):  
P. Muralidhar ◽  
Rahul Kumar Jain ◽  
B. Srivasta ◽  
V. Poorna Chandra Rao
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Material Design ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
Point Scale ◽  
Index Method ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Spss Software

The construction industry is one of the major sectors that provide important ingredients for the development of country’s economy. A survey is conducted to identify the major causes of construction delays, its effects, and minimizing delays in construction projects using relative importance index method. The questionnaire was circulated among various construction companies located in India to find the reasons which are affecting the construction projects in India. The various factors are identified for this purpose and these critical factors are then categorized into owner, contractor, consultant, material, design, labor, equipment and external factors. About fifty six responses are received for the analysis purpose. SPSS software is applied to perform the analysis. The survey is concentrated on the frequency of occurrence of this factors and what is the severity of this factors in the five point scale.

Inhibiting Factors of Cost Performance in UAE Construction Projects

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Salem Ahmed Marey Alhammadi ◽  
◽  
Aftab Hameed Memon ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Cost Overrun ◽  
Index Method ◽  
Cost Performance ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Inhibiting Factors ◽  
Critical Problems ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

UAE construction industry frequently faces poor cost performance which commonly known as cost overrun problem. This problem is resulted from several factors and it is important to identify these cost overrun factors in order to avoid and minimize it. Hence, this paper focused on determined the relevancy of factors affecting cost performance in construction projects of UAE. Through a review of past research works conducted globally, 27 factors of cost overrun were listed and used for developing a structured questionnaire. A survey was conducted with 33 practitioners from client, consultant and contractors organizations involved in handling construction projects in UAE. The respondents were requested to state their perception regarding the relevancy of each of the factors that was perceived in context with cost overrun issue using 5-points Likert scale. The responses were analysed using average index method and the results found that all the 27 factors are relevant with construction industry of UAE in causing cost overrun. These factors can be used for further investigation to uncover critical problems of cost overrun.

The Impact of Terrorism on Construction Industry in Iraq

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-84
Author(s):  
Wadhah Amer Hatem ◽  
Samiaah M. Hassen Al-Tmeemy
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Historical Data ◽  
Terrorist Attacks ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Statistical Procedures ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Suicide Attacks ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Impact

     Suicide attacks, bombings, explosions became the part of daily life in Iraq. Consequently, the threat of terrorism put the Iraqi construction sector in the face of unique and unusual challenges that not seen on other countries. These challenges can have extensive impact on construction projects. This paper seeks to examine the impact of the terrorist attacks on construction industry and determine the extent to which the impact of terrorism on construction projects in terms of cost, schedule, and quality. This study adapted quantitative and qualitative approaches to collect data using questionnaire survey and interviews, as well as historical data. The study focused on projects that have been the target of terrorist strikes in Diyala governorate. A variety of statistical procedures were employed in data analysis. The results revealed the extent to which terrorist attacks impact construction projects in terms of cost, time, and quality. The results of this study will enhance the awareness of all construction parties to the impact of the terrorist attacks against construction projects. Eventually, this can develop a risk management assessment and assist contractors to properly protect projects and buildings to minimize injuries and fatalities in the event of terrorism.

scholarly journals An Overarching Review on Delay Analyses in Construction Projects

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Murat Çevikbaş ◽  
Zeynep Işık
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Delay Analysis ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Road Map ◽  
Research Themes ◽  
Research Domains

Numerous studies have been conducted by researchers on the delay analysis topic, which is one of the primary areas of scientific study due to the effects of delays on time and cost in construction projects. Following fruitful contributions made by the researchers, it is believed to be extremely important to summarize the existing studies in terms of being a road map for future studies and practitioners. In this context, not only does this study aim to detect the most significant authors, sources, organizations and countries contributing to the improvement of delay domain in the construction industry concerning delay analyses worldwide but also to provide the researchers with extensive insights concerning the prominent research themes, trends and gaps in the literature. Hence, 168 documents related to delay analyses from 1982 to 11 February 2021 were detected through the Scopus Database and the Web of Science Database, and scientometric analyses were conducted via VOSviewer software. By evaluating the related research, two main research areas were detected in this field, namely; improving the delay analysis methods and resolving the disputes before they occur. This study is believed to make theoretical and practical contributions in that it examines the delay analysis topic in all aspects such as prominent institutions, countries, authors and sources, synthesizes the data and highlights possible research domains, gaps and trends concerning the delay analysis topic in construction industry.

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