scholarly journals Construction Project in Kuwait International Airport Cargo City: Issue of Conflict Management

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Alazemi ◽  
AKM Mohiuddin
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Management ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Productivity Loss ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
International Airport ◽  
Lower Productivity ◽  
Project Delays

Conflict in construction projects seems to be the reasons of high project cost, project delays, lower productivity, loss of profit, damage business relationships and dispute on the team. Effective functioning requires commitment of at least several key personnel to get the venture runs effectively even with the presence of distinctive intrigue. When individuals of fluctuating foundation meet-up on a task group, strife is unquestionably present there. As the individuals inside the venture alliance are interrelated, intrigue impacts and clashes are not uncommon within their activities. This study therefore sought to discover the causes of these conflicts in the construction sector and the manner by which these conflicts can be effectively resolved. Here a quantitative survey-type study has been carried out on construction project in Kuwait international airport for conflict management. One hundred eighty eight questionnaires have been distributed, fourteen of them have been lost and eleven of them have not been answered. The responses of 163 participants have been analyzed with the Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS). This study showed that the general causes of conflict are predominantly create conflicts. Inadequate communication and contradicting instructions according to the results are the leading causes of conflict. The effects of conflict on project mainly include project delays, ineffective construction and reduced productivity, etc. The findings revealed that participants in the study prefer the role of collaborating and compromising styles in solving conflict of on-site construction. Every project starts and ends with communication, so communication is the life wire of all construction projects. To cure the communication problem, the study suggests strategies like Team Meeting Discussions, Site Review Meetings, and Project Status Reporting platform to manage the conflict and reduce the dispute of construction projects.

scholarly journals Conflict Management of Construction Projects – A Research

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 3809-3817
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Management ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Productivity Loss ◽  
Human Behaviour ◽  
Business Relationships ◽  
Project Costs ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Dysfunctional Conflict ◽  
Project Delays

Conflict in management is a commonly occurring problem. In terms of construction projects, conflicts lead to problems such as increase in project costs, project delays, reduced productivity, loss of profit or damage in business relationships and internal/ external disputes. This paper aims to explain the different types of conflicts based on organization, human behaviour and their aftermath. In the later section of the paper, the discussions are about conflict sources in construction projects, stakeholders and concludes with functional and dysfunctional conflict phenomenon. The intention of this paper is to provide an overview of the different aspects for the project incharge to be able to assess conflicts/ challenges in a broader perspective and mitigate the risk efficiently

The role of site manager transformational leadership in the construction project success

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Masoud Zavari ◽  
Mohammad Reza Afshar
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Project Success ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Team Innovation ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
A Site ◽  
Site Manager ◽  
Site Managers

PurposeIn the construction industry, site managers are responsible for the day-to-day on-site running of a project. Site managers are required not only to ensure that work is done safely, on time, within budget and to the right quality standards, but also to manage any delays or problems encountered on-site during a construction project. Thus, a site manager has a significant position in the success of a construction project. However, there is a lack of studies considering the role of the leadership style of a site manager in construction project success. In this study, not only the effect of the transformational leadership (TL) style of site managers on the success of construction projects is assessed, but also the mediating role of team-building (TB) and team innovation between TL and project success is studied.Design/methodology/approachThe proposed hypotheses are tested by comparing the performance criteria of construction projects with the TL style of site managers. The success criteria of the projects are examined using project documents and client opinions, and the TL of site managers, TB aspects and team innovation in projects are assessed by asking from their subordinates. The Pearson correlation coefficient is employed to investigate the relation between every two variables.FindingsThe results illustrate that the TL of a site manager is directly related to project success; thus, the findings would confirm the importance of selecting appropriate site managers for construction projects. Moreover, while there is a mediating role of TB between TL and construction project success, team innovation does not have a mediating impact in design-bid-build (DBB) construction projects.Originality/valueAs there is a lack of studies assessing the TL effects on the success of construction projects and the significant role of site managers, this study is one of the first researches that tested these impacts and evaluated the mediating role of TB and team innovation between TL and project performance.

scholarly journals The Importance of Communication Management Improving the Performance of Construction Project Managers in Developing Countries

2021 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 473-484
Author(s):  
Zulkifli Lubis
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Public Relations ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Communication Management ◽  
The Public ◽  
Study Results

The biggest threat that results in the project not being successful is failure to build a stakeholder project. Based on research on construction projects in developing countries, the lack of communication among workers due to cultural uniformity and the uniqueness of their respective regions can become work constraints that can affect implementation performance and productivity, namely, there is a 69.61% decrease in time performance. The main objective of this research is to analyze the role of communication management in improving the performance of construction project managers in developing countries, particularly the role of construction managers in implementing a construction project. This research uses a qualitative approach and a case study method. Sampling using purposive sampling. Forum Group Discussion to see how the opinions of construction project managers in Indonesia view the importance of communication management in the success of construction projects. The study results explain that the need for Public Relations Infrastructure management plays a role in ensuring various policies and communication to the public. This is a reflection of the effective function of public relations in the implementation of infrastructure development. In carrying out the construction, the construction project manager must pay attention to communication dynamics to support the success of infrastructure development projects. Contractors and other parties involved in infrastructure development must raise awareness of the essence of effective communication in fostering trust in the public concerned with infrastructure development.

scholarly journals Conflicts and Delays in Mega Construction Projects – Kuwait International Airport Cargo City – Research

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 1575-1588
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Effective Utilization ◽  
International Airport ◽  
Project Costs ◽  
Work Completion ◽  
Management Conflicts ◽  
Poor Management ◽  
Project Delays

Mega construction projects in general require a lot of planning in terms of land acquisition, estimating material cost, human resources, financials, safety and many more. It is a common scenario with delays occurring in such mega projects attributing to increased project costs, delays in work completion. It leads to creating a negative impact on the prospects of the effective utilization of the project output in terms of space, facility and resources to commence work at that location. This study aims to identify the factors that could potentially contribute to project delays and possible methods of resolving the conflicts that have aroused. A case study on Kuwait International Airport Cargo City was conducted quantitatively as well as qualitatively. It is learnt that management conflicts have a major impact on creating project delays, due to poor management, lack of effective communication and ineffective utilization of resources.

Project manager’s role in safety performance of Saudi construction

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 938-960
Author(s):  
Abdullah A. Khawam ◽  
Nancy S. Bostain
Keyword(s):  
Safety Culture ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Safety Performance ◽  
First Line ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Managerial Skills ◽  
Suitable Framework

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to address the primary research question, which is what is the relationship between the project manager’s (PM) possession of the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and the level of the safety culture present in the construction project the PM manages. Design/methodology/approach The research was based on a survey of a purposive sample, 109 engineers and first-line supervisors worked in 23 construction projects of which ten were led by PMP-certified PMs and 13 were led by PMs lacking PMP certification. Each PM completed a demographic questionnaire for the predictor variables of PMP certification controlled for age and experience. To assess the criterion variable of safety culture total score, engineers and first-line supervisors working in the same project completed the questionnaire of safety culture values and practices. Findings Results of this study indicated the level of safety culture was significantly different, and improved, for engineers and first-line supervisors who work under PMs with PMP certification compared to the level of safety culture in projects managed by PMs with no PMP certification. Although alignment of safety culture perceptions among different levels in the organization helps to achieve a positive safety culture, the role of the PM in transferring, implementing and maintaining the safety culture in the construction project is fundamental, particularly in small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Originality/value This study addressed the role of the PMs managerial skills in the safety performance of Saudi Arabian SMEs. The principal finding was that PMs with managerial skills perform better regarding safety performance in SME construction projects than PMs lacking managerial skills. The primary recommendation is that leaders in construction projects must carefully evaluate engineers’ managerial skills before hiring the individuals as PMs. A PM’s promotion model developed in this study provides a suitable framework and business process component for construction leaders seeking to maintain safety performance successfully.

scholarly journals Huge Dam and Power Construction Projects A Threat to Natural Environment, Alternatives-The Role of Human Resource Development (HRD)

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S6) ◽  
pp. 526-529
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Environment Friendly ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Power Construction

The contribution of HRD to any industry for its growth and success cannot be overstated and hence same is the case with construction sector. Simultaneously the role of HRD in regulating pollutants of huge construction projects impacting environment and biodiversity is laudable. If advices and services of HRD are rightly adopted the negative impact on the same can be minimized. In this paper it is emphasized for setting up of alternatives to huge and mammoth construction projects as well as dam hydropower projects for green. Therefore, river environment can be saved for future generations. The involvement of HRD in this area is inseparable. Thus, it has been suggested to policy makers and concerned governments to go for environment friendly designs with the help of HRD for alignment of various departments and better implementation.

scholarly journals Causes and Impacts of Conflicts in Construction Projects: A Viewpoint of Kenya Construction Industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Samuel Kiilu Mbatha*
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Management ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Productivity Loss ◽  
Stakeholder Involvement ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Leadership Role ◽  
Building Projects ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Expert Opinions ◽  
Poor Site

Construction projects are predisposed to conflicts. This is attributed to the multiplicity of personnel handling the various phases of the projects. Empirical evidence from previous studies shows that if not properly managed, conflicts affect among others, the project's productivity loss, inadequate time and cost performance levels, loss of profit, and damage in business relations. Identifying the significant causes and major potential impacts of conflicts is crucial to reducing the risk of conflict occurrence in projects. Hence, this study was focused on explaining the classification of conflicts, identifying and assessing their causes and impacts in construction projects in Kenya grounded on the perception of project consultants and contractors. To accomplish the study objectives, a questionnaire was designed to collect data on the experiences of construction professionals on the causes and impacts of conflicts during project implementation. A total of 122 consultants and contractors provided responses, which were analyzed. A total of 42 significant causes of conflicts in the Kenyan context were identified. Based on the survey results, delay in progress payments by the client was identified as the most significant cause of conflicts, followed by poor site management and supervision. The survey also revealed that conflicts can emerge from any of the stakeholders, with contractors contributing the most, accounting for 14 of the 42 conflict factors identified. The study ranked the impacts of these conflicts using the Relative Severity Index (RSI). The results indicated that the biggest impact of conflicts on construction projects is the loss of profitability and perhaps business viability, and delays in project delivery. Expert opinions regarding the best practices and strategies for improving project harmony through effective conflict management were reviewed and grouped into five classes namely; project documentation, stakeholder involvement, value-based procurement, and adoption of ICT. It is concluded that the project manager should develop his leadership role by the adoption of these strategies so that he can use his position to effect positive conflict management on his team members. Furthermore, during the life cycle of the construction project, special attention should be given to the identified cause factors to avoid or effectively manage conflicts. These results, taken together, support clear guidelines on the need for proactive financial obligation on the client-side, as well as the hiring of experienced project professionals. Implementing these suggestions would reduce the risk of conflicts arising during building projects.

Quality of conflict management in construction project context

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 1191-1211
Author(s):  
Fangwei Zhu ◽  
Linzhuo Wang ◽  
Miao Yu ◽  
Xiaotian Yang
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Management ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Measurement Theory ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Fairness Perception ◽  
Post Conflict ◽  
Conflict Effect

PurposeA growing number of studies have become focused on managing conflict more effectively and comprehensively in the construction industry. However, little research has aimed to operationalize all the facets related to the quality of conflict management that are necessary in governing conflict management. The purpose of this article is to propose a new model measuring the quality of conflict management in a construction project context that is not only inclusive but also practical.Design/methodology/approachTo address this research gap, the authors used the measurement theory to investigate a series of studies, and then, developed a scale to operationalize the concept of quality of conflict management in a project context.FindingsThe findings show five dimensions to the quality of conflict management: satisfactory resolution outcome, integrated resolution process, conflict prevention, fairness perception, and post-conflict effect.Originality/valueThe research findings contribute to conflict management theory by providing the conceptualization and operationalization of conflict management quality. Practitioners will benefit from this article by understanding effective and efficient ways of managing conflicts in construction projects.

scholarly journals Three Theoretical Perspectives for Understanding Inter-firm Coordination of Construction Project Supply Chains

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Torres Formoso ◽  
Eduardo Luis Isatto
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chains ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Complementary Role ◽  
General Contractors ◽  
Coordination Process

The success of construction projects is highly dependent on the coordination of a fairly large number of stakeholders, such as client organizations, designers, general contractors, and subcontractors. Each of those stakeholders can both affect and be affected by the way a project is managed, and none of them usually has the power or the ability to coordinate project supply chains. However, the existing literature on supply chain management does not provide a comprehensive theoretical foundation for describing or explaining the coordination of construction project supply chains. This paper discusses the role of three different theoretical perspectives for understanding the inter-firm coordination process of project supply chains in the construction industry: the Theory of Coordination, the Transaction Cost Theory and the Language-Action Perspective. The contribution of each theoretical approach is pointed out in the paper, and their complementary role is illustrated in a case study carried out in a petrochemical construction project in Brazil.

scholarly journals Role of Crisis Management in Construction Projects

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2.12) ◽  
pp. 451 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajprasad J ◽  
Thamilarasu V ◽  
Mageshwari N
Keyword(s):  
Crisis Management ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Management Technique ◽  
Survey Analysis ◽  
Management Method ◽  
Project Site ◽  
Major Factors

Crisis management is the method which is formed by the organization to overcome the crisis. Crisis management is important, which helps in the completion of the construction project on time. It gives a theory of how to manage the crisis management with the factors which leads to crisis in the construction project. However, only when the work flow continues without any interruption even during crisis that crisis management method is effective. For forming an effective crisis management technique, the probability of crisis in construction projects must be identified as each factor have their unique effects. Depending upon major factors like technical, labour, organizational, material, time, equipment, communication, financial and other factors which are responsible for the cause of crisis in projects are considered. The research is carried out through questionnaire survey analysis made among the various project managers from different construction project site. 

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