scholarly journals Improving Construction Management Practice in the Gibraltar Construction Industry

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel I. Daniel ◽  
Daniel Garcia ◽  
Ramesh Marasini ◽  
Shaba Kolo ◽  
Olalekan Oshodi
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Management ◽  
Management Practice

Dimensions for improvement of construction management practice in Ethiopian construction industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Desalegn Girma Mengistu ◽  
Gangadhar Mahesh
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Organization Management ◽  
Project Management Organization ◽  
Industry Needs ◽  
Improvement Intervention

Purpose The state of the different practices in construction industry determines its performance level. Hence, improving performance of construction industry needs assessing state of the practices in the industry and devising improvement intervention. The purpose of this paper is to measure improvement requirement level of different construction management practice areas and to identify the underlying improvement dimensions in Ethiopian construction industry. Design/methodology/approach Questionnaire survey was developed for data collection based on a thorough literature review which yielded 28 construction management practice areas. Purposive sampling method was used to select respondents for the survey. Mean score was used to identify the required improvement level, and one sample T-test was carried out to identify significance of improvement requirement. Factor analysis was conducted to identify the underlying dimensions of the construction management practice areas. Findings Findings indicate 27 areas need significant improvement. This shows the low level of adoption of good construction management practices in Ethiopian construction industry. Factor analysis resulted in the areas being grouped to four broad improvement dimensions, namely, project management, organization management, knowledge and risk management and project development and contract management. Originality/value The findings provide information for appropriate action by the stakeholders to raise standards of adopted construction management practices. It also show areas of construction management which require more focused research in the context of Ethiopian construction industry. Considering the similarity of nature of construction industry problems in developing countries, the findings can be extended to similar countries.

scholarly journals Four stages of making project management flexible: insight, importance, implementation and improvement

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 2117-2136
Author(s):  
Afshin Jalali Sohi ◽  
Marian Bosch-Rekveldt ◽  
Marcel Hertogh
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Practical Method ◽  
Project Performance ◽  
Main Question ◽  
Project Complexity ◽  
Project Phases ◽  
Management Flexibility

Abstract Increased project complexity, project dynamics and changes in clients’ requirements are a few examples that suggest the necessity for flexibility in project management in order to deliver successful projects. Despite the fact that literature suggests adding flexibility to project management, there is no existing framework that provides a practical method for adding flexibility into the practice of project management in the construction industry. Therefore, this research is aimed at proposing a practical framework that helps practitioners in embedding project management flexibility into their project management practice. The research question is as follows: how to embed flexibility in the practice of project management in the early project phases? To answer the research question, four sub-questions have been formulated, which have been separately researched. The main question is answered by proposing a flexibility framework. This framework comprises four stages: understanding the current situation, practitioners’ perspectives on flexible project management, choosing enablers to become flexible and applying selected enablers to improve project performance. The framework is validated using the examples given by practitioners from 24 cases. Considering the movements towards flexibility and adaptability concepts, this research fills the gap in literature by providing a practical framework for project management flexibility. Moreover, it provides a step-by-step guideline for practitioners to embed flexibility in practice.

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 ◽  
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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 Clients’ Perspectives of Risk Management Practice in Malaysian Construction Industry

2008 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Norazian Mohd Yusuwan ◽  
Hamimah Adnan ◽  
Ahmad Faris Omar ◽  
Hj. Kamaruzaman Jusoff
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Management Practice

Identifying Appropriate Procurement Systems in the Construction Industry in Iraq Using Procurement Systems Judgment Method

2013 ◽  
Vol 357-360 ◽  
pp. 2885-2889 ◽  
Author(s):  
Husam D. Al-Jawhar ◽  
Sedki E. Rezouki
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Management ◽  
Contract Design ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
System Cost ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
Procurement System ◽  
Building Project ◽  
Selection Of

The procurement system is the organizational structure adopted by the client for the management of the design and construction of a building project [1]. Wrong selection of a procurement system generally leads to project failure and client dissatisfaction. In this paper, Procurement Systems Judgment (PSJ) method is discussed in detail as an approach to identify appropriate procurement systems that can be used in a particular construction sector. To indicate this method a survey is required. The proposed method was applied in the construction industry in Iraq and the survey was conducted in the governmental offices. The results showed that only seven procurement systems preferably applied in the construction industry in Iraq. These systems are the traditional system, two stage tendering, negotiation system, cost reimbursable contract, design and build, turnkey, and construction management.

scholarly journals Modernization of Curriculum in Construction Management Based on EU Funds

2015 ◽  
Vol 61 (4) ◽  
pp. 175-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Paslawski ◽  
R. Milwicz ◽  
P. Nowotarski
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Management ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
English Language ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Environmental Engineering ◽  
Construction Technology ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
The University ◽  
Subsequent Improvement

The need for modernization of curricula is growing with the development of new technologies to support teaching, changes in business strategy of universities in Poland and European Union, and development of the society. In response to these changes, at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Poznan University of Technology, new English-language specialty master studies - Construction Technology Management was launched in March 2014. Studies are based on the cooperation between the student, the industry and the university, allowing students to get to know the specifics of the construction industry. In addition, Poznan University of Technology is involved in an MBAIC project MBA in construction aimed at common study for postgraduates. The synergy achieved through the implementation of these two projects enables the possibility to educate construction managers capable of communication in English, possessing knowledge regarding innovation in the construction industry, who are well prepared to enter the labour market and have the possibility of subsequent improvement of managerial competences.

Internet Technologies and Construction Management

2012 ◽  
Vol 472-475 ◽  
pp. 3002-3005
Author(s):  
Nan Liu ◽  
Mao Zeng Xu ◽  
Long Liu
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Management ◽  
Internet Technologies ◽  
Efficiency And Productivity

Construction industry is one of the most information-intensive industries. It is also fragmented and complex which often causes poor information management. As a result, it has serious adverse effects for its efficiency and productivity. Internet technologies have now been regarded potential in resolving the issues. This paper aims at discussing the chance that Internet technologies can provide. It also further discusses some possible applications and tools that can be integrated to improve the information management in construction.

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