The Joint Contract System and Growth of Local Construction Companies: The Case of Jeju Myths and History Theme Park

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-159
Author(s):  
Heui Cheol Kim ◽  
Hyeon JiEon ◽  
Janghee Cho
Keyword(s):  
Theme Park ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Local Construction

Constraints and opportunities facing construction organization in post-conflict condition in Afghanistan

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qais Amarkhil ◽  
Emad Elwakil
Keyword(s):  
Matrix Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Post Conflict ◽  
Conflict Condition ◽  
Local Construction ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Construction Organization ◽  
Critical Constraints

Purpose Although there are many challenges and constraints for construction organization operation and performance in a post-conflict condition, there is insufficient construction project management literature. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to identify a framework to understand and determine critical constraints and opportunities in a post-conflict condition facing local construction firms in Afghanistan. The proposed framework is composed of three major steps: identify and determine key performance indicators; identify challenges impacting organization operation and performance in post-conflict condition; determine critical constraints and opportunities based on prioritized performance measures; and organizational strength and weakness factors. Design/methodology/approach The strength, weakness, opportunities and threat matrix analysis has been used to determine post-conflict condition constraints and opportunities. Then the analytical hierarchy process has been used to prioritize the measures and identify the constraints and opportunities facing construction companies in a post-conflict situation. The mix-research method is applied to this study to analyse qualitative variables and quantitative variables obtained from the experts’ opinions and 51 filled questioners. Findings The study shows that there are a total of 11 critical constraints and three essential opportunities for construction companies that industry practitioners and policymakers should take into account while formulating the organizational strategy. Practical implications The developed framework will benefit construction companies in improving their performance and operation in after-conflict conditions. Originality/value This paper is the first to provide a comprehensive conceptualization of the challenges and constraints for construction organization operation and performance in a post-conflict condition. It also offers a novel conceptual framework to understand and determine critical constraints and opportunities in a post-conflict condition facing local construction firms in Afghanistan.

Waste-Based Construction Materials

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 88-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Zelinskaya ◽  
N.A. Tolmacheva ◽  
V.V. Barakhtenko ◽  
A.E. Burdonov ◽  
N.E. Garashchenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coal Combustion ◽  
Baikal Region ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Industrial Wastes ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Composite Construction ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Thermoplastic Matrix ◽  
Local Construction ◽  
And Storage

The article is devoted to the research into the utilization of large volume industrial wastes to produce mineral-polymer composite construction materials. To produce the composites, polyvinyl chloride wastes have been suggested as binding thermoplastic matrix and ash-and-slag wastes, which are the by-product of coal combustion at TPP of Irkutsk Oblast, as mineral filler. Since the problem of accumulation and storage, such as large volumes of power generation industry wastes is becoming more and more serious, the recycling of these wastes with the production of useful products is the vital task. Plants that manufacture products from PVC also produce plastic wastes in the form of rejected and substandard raw material, which can be recycled. At the same time, the problem of production available construction materials for the Baikal region from the local cheap raw material is solved. The team of Irkutsk National Research Technical University has conducted a number of the industrial trials on the production of mineral-polymer composites by the method of extrusion. As a result, the principal opportunity of co-utilization of PVC wastes and ash-and-slag materials during the production of composite construction materials has been testified. Local construction companies can use the produced materials.

scholarly journals A Study of Joint Venture Formation between Construction Organizations in Tanzania

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven Minja ◽  
Geraldine Kikwasi ◽  
Wellington Thwala
Keyword(s):  
Joint Ventures ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Joint Venture ◽  
Financial Risks ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Tax Relief ◽  
Construction Organizations ◽  
Local Construction

Formation of joint ventures between construction companies is one of the recent efforts in combating contractors problems in Tanzania and addresses one of the key challenges facing the construction industry today in the country especially when large and complex projects are involved. The main objective of the research is to examine the formation of joint ventures in Tanzania, specifically to: study joint ventures formation procedures; identify criteria in selection of joint venture partner; and identify risks associated with and challenges facing joint venture undertakings in Tanzania. The study adopted a descriptive research design and purposive sampling. Multiple sources of evidence was used to collect information mainly literature review, questionnaires and interviews. Key findings reveal that legal and statutory requirements in the formation of joint ventures include registration by Business Registration and Licensing Agency (BRELA), Contractors Registration Board (CRB) and under Registration of Documents Act (RDA). All JV respondents were registered by BRELA and CRB which are mandatory but only 7 were registered by RDA. Most important factors considered during formation of JVs are: contract agreement, financial stability and commitment while key risks associated with JVs are cultural and social differences, delays in approvals and financial risks. In addition, main challenges facing joint ventures are: identification of possible risks and joint venture agreement interpretation. The study concludes that formation of JVs have been addressing some of emerging challenges facing local construction organizations despite the risks and challenges that exist. The study recommends that firms entering joint ventures should explore the benefits of registering with RDA and ensure risks associated with their JV are properly assessed. The study also recommends introduction of an incentive scheme through Tanzania Investment Centre to grant tax relief for foreign contractors going into joint venture with local construction firms.

scholarly journals Implementing BIM in architecture, engineering and construction companies: Perceived benefits and barriers among local contractors in Palembang, Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-34
Author(s):  
Heni Fitriani ◽  
◽  
Andy Budiarto ◽  
Saheed Ajayi ◽  
Yakni Idris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reliability Analysis ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Local Construction ◽  
Software And Hardware ◽  
Scale Data ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

Despite the booming construction activities in Indonesia, and increasing adoption of BIM across the globe, there has been a little mention of BIM as well as its poor implementationin Indonesia. This study investigates the level of BIM awareness, knowledge, perceived benefits and barrier to its implementation among local construction businesses in Indonesia. The research was conducted through structured questionnaires. The respondents were requested to rate the significance of some identifiedfactorsaccording to a five-point Likert scale. Data collected from the survey was analysed using SPSS and evaluated using reliability analysis and descriptive statistics to present the characteristics of the study variables. The study shows that while most respondents recognized Revit and ArchiCAD as BIM enabling tools, there is a need for more sensitisation of local contractors on the purpose and benefits of BIM adoption. The high cost of software and hardware, lack of knowledge, and lack of awareness of BIM were the main barriers to its implementationin AEC companies. The study was carried out within Palembang region and was limited to local construction professionals, with the exclusion of expatriates. Since BIM has facilitatedperformance and productivity in many nations, it is expected that the technology would be valuable to the Indonesian construction industry. Local Indonesian businesses would need to be motivated to adopt BIM technologyfor their advancement.

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