scholarly journals Evaluation of Implementation Preparation for CE based on BEACON model —Taking Construction Enterprises in Yemen as a Case of Illustration

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Sabrinaji Dahmas ◽  
Zhongfu Li ◽  
Mahmood Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Construction Enterprises ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Organization And Management ◽  
Management Concepts ◽  
And Performance

After decades of civil war, Yemen is in a desperate situation, and the construction industry has been suffering from low productivity and poor performance. In order to improve the productivity for the Yemeni construction industry, Construction enterprises must adopt the best and new technologies, new management concepts and philosophies such as Total Quality Management (TQM) and concurrent engineering (CE) owing to achieve improvements in the process of product development. To ensure the successful implementation of CE in the Yemeni construction industry, it is necessary to assess the readiness of those companies to implement CE. In this paper, the BEACON model is used to assess the readiness of the Yemeni companies to implement the concept of CE, that assist in overcoming the construction industry's poor productivity and performance. A study assessing CE implementation readiness will help to promote successful CE implementation in the construction industry and enhance the efficiency of construction companies. The results show that most of the construction companies in the Yemen are not ready to implement CE. The main reason is that the enterprises rely heavily on traditional management methods, and need to improve the organization and management technology. The research results can provide theoretical support for construction companies, especially Yemen companies, to establish basis in implementing an appropriate CE approach for improving performance, and also help international construction companies entering the Yemen construction market to cooperate and implement CE. 

scholarly journals Solving the Difficulties and Challenges Facing Construction Based on Concurrent Engineering in Yemen

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 3146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabrinaji Dahmas ◽  
Zhongfu Li ◽  
Sha Liu
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Concurrent Engineering ◽  
Development Process ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Construction Process ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Management Concepts ◽  
Project Costs ◽  
Commercial Environment

Due to the highly competitive commercial environment in the market in Yemen at present, the construction industry in Yemen, like other industries, is under pressure to reduce product development time and overall project costs, improve product quality, and satisfy customers. To keep pace with the competitive environment of the market in Yemen, most enterprises tend to adopt the best and new technologies, new management concepts and philosophies such as Total Quality Management (TQM) and concurrent engineering (CE) to achieve improvements in the process of product development. In this paper, the problem of fragmentation brought by the serial engineering in construction in Yemen is discussed firstly. Then, the integration process and CE adoption by the construction industry in Yemen are explained for enabling construction agencies in Yemen to improve the development process of their projects and to solve the current fragmentation problems such as the lack of communication, adversarial culture and the lack of customer focus, which allows the construction process to improve and become more effective and efficient.

scholarly journals Impact of Total Quality Management (TQM) on the Performance of Building Construction Industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 2346-2348
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Total Quality Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Building Construction ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the impact of Total Quality Management (TQM) on building construction industry in India. The critical success factors, problems, issues and challenges in effective TQM implementation in building construction industry have been briefly discussed. There are not many research studies available in India on implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) in building construction that have found out the change in the performance of the building construction companies after implementation of TQM. This study is exploratory in nature and perhaps one of the few studies which has studied the change in the performance of the construction industry in India after successful implementation of TQM. A questionnaire survey was conducted among the building construction firms in India to measure the impact on the performance of building construction after implementation of TQM. The findings show that there is a significant change in the performance level after implementation of TQM in the sample building construction organizations. Productivity has increased whereas complaints have reduced. There is an increase in repeat customers whereas rework and change orders have reduced

scholarly journals From the Research on Risk Management in Polish Construction Enterprises

2019 ◽  
Vol 262 ◽  
pp. 07009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Józef Myrczek ◽  
Piotr Tworek
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Synthetic Approach ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Construction Enterprises ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Financing Risk ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Managing Risk ◽  
Almost All

A variety of insurance options are used when managing risk in the construction industry. Numerous insurers operating on the Polish market provide suitable types of insurance, thus allowing participants of a construction process to obtain a comprehensive cover against almost all potential risks. Therefore, ‘all-risks’ types of insurance is of particular importance in case of construction and assembly activities. In addition to this instrument, the paper also deals with other forms of insurance used in the construction sector in Poland, which apply to various aspects of activities conducted by actors involved a construction project. This is the main topic of the paper, which also outlines the theory on the subject as well as providing the results of empirical research carried out in this area and emphasizing the practical applicability of the discussions. Consequently, the key aim of the paper is to present the issues related to insurance in the construction industry as a method of financing risk in operations of construction companies. The paper adopts a synthetic approach to these issues. The paper also reviews the related scholarly literature.

Implementing total quality management (TQM) in the Palestinian construction industry

2014 ◽  
Vol 31 (8) ◽  
pp. 878-887 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustafa Maher Altayeb ◽  
Mahmoud Bashir Alhasanat
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Total Quality Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Computer Model ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Gaza Strip ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Content Type

Purpose – The construction industry has been one of the most important industries for the development of the Palestinian infrastructure and economy. Total quality management (TQM) is considered one of the most important approaches to the success of construction industry. The purpose of this paper is to determine the success factors necessary for the implementation of TQM at various phases of project planning, design and construction in the Gaza Strip. Design/methodology/approach – A computer model was developed to assess the current strengths and weaknesses of each component of the construction industry, such as owner, consultant and contractor, regarding their use of quality management methodologies. Findings – The research determined a total of eight major factors and 81 sub-factors. It was identified that seven critical success factors with 38 significant sub-factors were required for the successful implementation of TQM in Gaza Strip construction organizations. Originality/value – An original assessment of the importance of TQM in the construction industry in Palestine. The computer model shows the strengths and weaknesses of stakeholders within the industry.

scholarly journals ANALISIS STRUKTUR PASAR INDUSTRI KONSTRUKSI DI INDONESIA TAHUN 2007-2011

Media Ekonomi ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
Annisa Utami
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Market Share ◽  
Concentration Ratio ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Know How ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
And Performance

<p>The purpose of this study was to determine how the structure, conduct and performance of the construction industry in Indonesia. And to know how much influence the structure, conduct and performance of the construction industry in Indonesia. Analytical techniques used in this research is to use the Concentration Ratio (CR4) and the Herfindahl-Hirchman index (IHH), which which took the example of 8 Indonesian construction companies wich were tested whithin a period 2007-2011. The results showed the level of concentration ratio (CR4) ranged from 73,02% to 76,16%, then the figure shows the structure of the constraction industry period 2007- 2011 is an oligopoly tight. While based on the Herfindahl-Hirschman index, is the range from 0,159695275 to 0,169852, which means the structure of the construction industry in Indonesia is not a monopoly or not structured approaches 1, when viewed from the level of concentration between the years 2007-2011, it can be concluded that the level of competition in the construction industry in Indonesia is very competitive. it is characterized by the competition of market share among the four dominant companies in the Indonesian construction industry in terms of revenue<br />Keywords: Oligopoly, CR4, IHH, Structure, Conduct and Performance.</p>

scholarly journals Identification of A Set of Appropriate Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for Successful TQM Implementation in Construction, and Other Industries

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Behnam Neyestani ◽  
Joseph Berlin P.
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Pareto Analysis ◽  
Management Philosophy ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Critical Success

Total quality management (TQM) is a management philosophy that emphasizes on non-stop quality improvement within all aspects of the organizations. Its main aims are to satisfy customers and survive in the market. Thus, it is very vital to specify the factors that cause implementing TQM successfully. Specially, the identification of the TQM critical success factors (CSFs) is more important in the construction firms than other industries, because the majority of construction organizations are confusing related to TQM CSFs, and often they do not develop a proper framework with right and essential factors for TQM implementation. Numerous studies showed construction companies usually fail to implement TQM and achieve performance excellence at project and enterprise levels. The main purpose of this study is to determine these factors as critical success factors of TQM implementation in construction industry. For this aim, the study carried out an extensive literature review to specify the most frequently used CSFs from TQM frameworks of 37 empirical studies in different industries, in order to propose a set of appropriate TQM CSFs. So, Pareto analysis was employed to analyze comprehensively the 37 TQM frameworks. Finally, the findings of this study revealed the seven CSFs, which are as most vital elements in developing an effective model for successful TQM implementation in construction industry.

Change through Innovation and Customer-Orientation

2013 ◽  
pp. 67-92
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Customer Orientation ◽  
Organizational Capabilities ◽  
Organizational Level ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
The People ◽  
Different Types

This chapter begins by explaining the nature of innovation and basic models of innovation, including key stages in the process of innovation. As the construction industry is often regarded as different from other industries given its unique characteristics, innovation in construction is discussed in terms of motivation for the industry’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) to innovate, key organizational capabilities required for innovation, and external and internal factors critical to successful innovation. In addition, the common enablers, barriers, motivators, and outcomes of innovation in the construction industry are discussed. Understandably, as the role of clients in the construction industry is vital in many ways in driving to improve performance of projects, the chapter focuses on their role in driving innovation. The different types and categories of clients are described, as well as their roles in different types of innovations, and at different stages of innovation. The chapter also covers the role of technology in innovation and, more specifically, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) as an important technological innovation for the construction industry. At the organizational level, factors that can affect the rate of diffusion of a new technology within construction SMEs are explained. At the project level, factors that impact on innovative IT implementation and diffusion are also explained. Next, innovation and its role in enabling construction businesses to gain competitive advantages are discussed. The need to classify construction innovation and how it can encourage businesses to innovate by adopting appropriate strategies are explained through a case of Singapore’s construction industry. In addition, the need for and application of strategies, policies, and procedures to deal with IT in managing construction site processes are described in a study of UK’s leading construction companies. On achieving continuous improvement as a whole for the industry, issues relating to innovation, including reasons for the lack of it, are discussed and presented. On managing change, focus on the “people” factor of innovation, especially the need to develop capability of staff to use new technologies, is given. The chapter concludes with a summary of the main points covered on change through innovation and customer-orientation.

Effect of Cultural Diversity in Communication on Project Success Within Multinational Construction Companies in the United Arab Emirates

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 39-65
Author(s):  
Brian J. Galli
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Management Communication ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Design Changes ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Diverse Environment

All industries rely on communication and its effectiveness to run a system of subcontracting. There are many subcontractors in the construction industry that are involved in processes, such as design, plumbing, electrical, and project management. Communication facilitates cooperation, but when it is ineffective, then it leads to poor performance. The situation is even more critical in a culturally diverse environment, such as the UAE construction industry. This study sought to investigate the risks that ineffective communication can have on a construction industry by using the UAE as a case study. The researcher collected secondary data by conducting an in-depth analysis of past studies. Also, the qualitative analysis of the information led to the realization that communication failure could cause sub-contractor failure, scope changes, design changes, ineffective knowledge transfer, poor stakeholder engagement, time differences, and geographical distance.

Correlation between innovation and performance of construction firms

2009 ◽  
Vol 36 (11) ◽  
pp. 1722-1731 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seokin Choi ◽  
Hyounseung Jang ◽  
Joonsik Hyun
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Radical Change ◽  
Asian Financial Crisis ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Product And Process ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Market Leadership ◽  
Indirect Relationship

This paper studies the performance of 118 major Korean construction companies between 1997 and 2003 to verify empirically the existence of a direct relationship between innovations of firms and their performance. This time period was selected because there had been a radical change in the market leadership of the construction industry due to the Asian Financial Crisis of the late 1990s. The AMOS analysis and the research demonstrated that innovation of a firm has an indirect relationship with its performance through mediating variables — firm product and process fits. While innovations of a firm are contingent to the external factors, product fit and process fit have direct impact on firm performance, suggesting that the product fit and the process fit are two significant indicators of the success or failure of a firm.

scholarly journals Self-healing Concrete and Environmental Health

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 107-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehrdad Amiri ◽  
Javad Majrouhi Sardroud ◽  
Ali Golsoorat Pahlaviani
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
High Performance ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Steel Corrosion ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Natural Processes ◽  
The World ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Creativity And Innovation

Nanotechnology will serve as a suitable solution to achieve high performance in future construction. Using this new technology results in creativity and innovation in the construction industry. One of these new technologies is the smart concrete which has received much emphasis in recent years. Many research and experiments have been conducted in scientific research centers around the world in this regard. It is an undeniable fact that concrete structures are prone to cracking. Natural processes have caused cracks in the concrete through which harmful substances entered the concrete leading to steel corrosion. To tackle this issue through the conventional method of concrete restorative, materials, especially polymers which are also harmful to the environment, are used. An alternative that the scientists have achieved is to employ bacteria in concrete through which to produce self-healing concrete and also to reduce the problems regarding the maintenance of concrete for the environment. Bacteria contribute to the durability and performance of the concrete and increase the service life of the concrete.

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