scholarly journals Evaluating the challenges and benefits associated with resource planning and leveling in the Kenyan Construction Industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-158
Author(s):  
Shadrack Mutungi Simon
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Critical Areas ◽  
Index Analysis ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Late Delivery

Resource Planning and Leveling are two critical areas of resource management which need to be implemented by contractors to aid in construction project execution. However, in the process of undertaking these processes in their projects, contractors meet a number of challenges which discourage them from implementing Resource Planning and Leveling. Nonetheless, Resource Planning and Leveling has a number of benefits which may not be known by some contractors. The purpose of this research therefore was to establish and evaluate the challenges and benefits associated with Resource Planning and Leveling. A survey design was adopted by the researcher. A sample of 106 respondents was selected randomly and a response rate of 76% was achieved. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics and relative importance index analysis while qualitative data was analysed thematically. Contractors were found to experience serious challenges in their quest to execute Resource Planning and Leveling in their projects. The three most pressing challenges experienced by contractors were found to be: project delays (RII=0.8597); technical incompetence (RII=0.8564); materials shortages or late delivery (RII=0.8390). A number of benefits were found to entice contractors to carry out Resource Planning and Leveling in their projects. The three most significant benefits were: establishing plans for material delivery (RII=0.9215); balanced resources, reducing over allocations or overtime (RII=0.9165) and determining or predicts resources needed (RII=0.9139).

scholarly journals Positioning the Nigerian Construction Industry and Desiderata for Global Competitiveness in the 21st Century

2020 ◽  
pp. 20-31
Author(s):  
K. C. Okolie ◽  
F. O. Ezeokoli ◽  
D. O. Fadumo
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Digital Innovation ◽  
Global Competitiveness ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Importance Index

The research evaluates the drivers toward positioning Nigerian construction industry for global competitiveness in the 21st century. Being a survey research, questionnaires containing information relating to issues and drivers on global competitiveness were administered to selected construction practitioners in Anambra State, Nigeria. Accordingly, a total of 84 questionnaires were administered out of which 80 copies were completed, returned and found useful.  This corresponds to a response rate of 95%. Data collected were analyzed and presented using mean score, percentages, relative importance index (RII) and tables. The study found that the identified twelve (12) drivers of global competitiveness were all significant in the study area. However, the most perceived significant drivers for global competitiveness in the study area is labour market efficiency. Also, the study observed that the Nigerian construction industry operates at the level of factor-driven economy. Therefore, the study concluded by recommending that construction firms must   find appropriate strategies that would help to improve and strengthen their digital innovation, institutional, technological and infrastructural needs. This will place them in good standing for global competitiveness in the future.

scholarly journals Identification of the Causes of Conflict among Construction Players in Sarawak, Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 2100-2107
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Contract Management ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Importance Index

Construction-related conflict is one of the issues that require considerable attention in the construction industry. Hence, this study intends to identify the factors causing conflict among the construction players in Sarawak, Malaysia. Simple random sampling was used to select the respondents for this research. Respondents for this research comprised contractors, consultants, and clients in organizations. Out of 196 distributed copies of the questionnaire, a total of 80 copies were completed and returned amounting to40.81% response rate. The Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) was used to obtain descriptive statistics. The Relative Importance Index (RII) was used to rank the factors causing conflict. A total of twenty-five (25) factors were identified. Insufficient funding was ranked the most severe among factors causing the client-related conflict. Changes in design was ranked first among factors causing the contractor-related conflict. Poor contract management was ranked first among the factors causing the consultant-related conflict. The findings in this research complement the existing body of knowledge on construction-related disputes. This research has provided a better understanding of the factors that could lead to conflicts among the construction players during the execution of construction projects.

CAUSES OF SCAFFOLD ACCIDENTS IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muizz Sanni-Anibire ◽  
Abubakar Mahmoud ◽  
Majed Al-Ayouni
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Potential Benefit ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Industrial Accidents ◽  
Eastern Province ◽  
New Era ◽  
High Rise ◽  
Importance Index

The construction industry is recognized as one of the most hazardous industries globally. Moreover, the rising trend of urbanization in many developing countries has ushered in a new era of high-rise construction, thus increasing the frequency of hazards related to working at height. Accident records in Saudi Arabia reveal that the construction industry accounted for 46.4% of industrial accidents, while fall-related injury accounted for 27% of the recorded injuries. Scaffolding is the most common access equipment used to work at height. Thus, the first stage in controlling the risks of falls from a height may be to identify the causes of scaffold accidents. This study presents 36 causes of scaffold accidents classified into five relevant groups, which have been identified through a thorough review of the extant literature. Additionally, the causes have been arranged in a survey designed based on a Likert scale of importance. Subsequently, 120 copies were administered to construction professionals in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, with a 75% response rate. The Relative Importance Index (RII) was adopted to analyze the feedback. The results revealed that the top three causes of scaffold accidents include: “insufficient bracing/anchorage” (RII of 0.927), “scaffolding erected by incompetent professionals” (RII of 0.926), and “missing/faulty guardrails” (RII of 0.919). This study is of potential benefit to concerned stakeholders in the construction industry.

A benchmarking approach to the progress of green materials and systems’ use in the UAE construction industry

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 315-327 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aly Elgayar ◽  
Salwa Mamoun Beheiry ◽  
Alaa Jabbar ◽  
Hamad Al Ansari
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Past ◽  
Green Materials ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Regulatory Guidelines

Purpose Over the past decade, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) introduced several green regulatory guidelines, federal decrees, and a considerable number of environmentally friendly initiatives. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the top green materials and systems used currently in the UAE construction industry as per the new laws dictate as well as see if professionals are switching over to incorporate more green materials, systems, and/or designs. Design/methodology/approach The work involved reviewing internationally popular green materials and systems for construction, developing a questionnaire based on the literature review, surveying professionals in the seven UAE emirates, and ranking the findings based on the relative importance index. Findings Findings found the top used green materials and system in the UAE’s construction industry. As well as identified that there is a communication gap between the design and implementation phases that is possibly hindering the use of more green materials and systems. Originality/value This study sets a baseline to measure the UAE’s progress over the coming years in terms of integrating more green construction materials, systems, methodologies, and trends.

scholarly journals Critical Risk Factors of Construction Industry of Pakistan for Improving Project Outcome

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Waqas Farid ◽  
Nadeem Ishaq Kureshi ◽  
Suqrat Babar ◽  
Shahid Mahmood
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Risk Scores ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Execution Phase ◽  
Project Outcome ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Local Construction ◽  
Qualitative Risk Analysis

The aim of this paper is to identify various risk factors faced by construction industry during execution phase of the project. Relevant published literature was studied for the identification of the risk factors and professionals from the local construction industry of Pakistan were asked to rank these risk factors as per their impact on the local projects. Qualitative risk analysis was conducted using the RII (Relative Importance Index) scores and risk scores were calculated. To improve the quality of construction key risk factors highly influencing the local construction industry of Pakistan were identified. Amongst these factors, Construction delays due to unforeseen impediments, payment delays from Client and unreasonable and inflexible decisions were the crest causes highly influencing the project outcome. The top ten risks faced at projects in Pakistan were listed, discussed and conclusions were drawn.

Knowledge Management Influence on Safety Management Practices

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 16-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepak M.D. ◽  
Gangadhar Mahesh ◽  
Narotham Kumar Medi
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Level Of Importance

Many studies have been conducted in relation with knowledge management (KM), indicating the benefit associated with KM; among which safety management (SM) improvement is one of them. So, the aim of this article is to assess the influence of KM on SM practices in construction industry. In this regard, various factors that affect KM and SM are identified through literature review. Then, a questionnaire survey was facilitated to collect data based on the identified factors. These factors are ranked using a relative importance index (RII) to ascertain the level of importance among its group. Further, correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analysis are carried out to test and measure the strength of the relationship between KM and SM factors. Results indicate that there exists a definite and significant relationship between the factors of KM and SM in construction industry. Overall, the results obtained from the study will assist practitioners and professionals to develop and upgrade KM and SM practices in construction industry.

scholarly journals State of Readiness of Nigerian Construction Industry towards Digital Transformation: The Construction Professionals’ Perception

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
F. O. Ezeokoli ◽  
C. I. Onyia ◽  
C. B. N. Bert-Okonkwor
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Big Data Analytics ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Strategic Thinking ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Social Technologies

Aim: This study examines the extent of readiness of Nigeria construction firms toward digital transformation within the study area. Study Design: It was a survey research, questionnaires containing information relating to digital Technologies, trend and transformation were administered randomly to selected construction practitioners in Anambra State, Nigeria. Place and Duration of the Study: The study was conducted in Anambra State, Nigeria for a period of 6 months. Methodology: A total of 84 questionnaires were administered to selected respondents; 80 copies were completed, returned and found useful, thus, giving a response rate of 95%. Data collected were analysed and presented using mean, percentages, relative importance index (RII), bar charts and pie charts. Results: The study found out that 63% of construction professional is satisfied with their firm readiness to digital transformation. However, the application of digital technologies skills and its transformation in the study area is still at foundation level. The use of mobile and social technologies (83%), entrepreneurship (73%) and Customer experience & strategic thinking (59%) are common in the study area while InMemory Databases skills (36%), Cloud Computing (39%) and Big Data Analytics (44%) are rare. Furthermore 35%, 53% 1% and 11% of the firms are planning to kick up digital transformation, undergoing some forms of digital transformation, attained or don’t see the need for digital transformation respectively. Conclusion: The study was concluded by recommending that construction practitioners should be properly sensitised on the need to understand and conceptualise on how digital transformation and technology will impact construction processes & activities and ability to manage or work within digitally-savvy environments.

scholarly journals A motivational framework for women to work in the construction industry: An Indonesian case study

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 251-266
Author(s):  
Seng Hansen ◽  
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Susy F. Rostiyanti ◽  
Angelia Nafthalie ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Theoretical Foundation ◽  
Construction Workers ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Motivating Factors ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Women's Participation ◽  
Questionnaire Surveys

The poor level of women’s participation in the construction industry has been a concern for many years. In fact, women represent less than 3% of the total workers in the Indonesian construction industry. On the other hand, the industry is experiencing a worker shortage causing it to innovatively attract construction workers by increasing women’s participation in the industry. Thus, this paper aims to understand the motivating factors for women to work in the construction industry. It adopts multi-sequence research techniques including integrative literature review, expert interviews and questionnaire surveys to collect data for the study. The data was then analysed using relative importance index and factor analysis. The findings were discussed and synthesised to develop a motivational framework for women to work in the construction industry. While this framework was developed based on the Indonesian context, it can serve as a theoretical foundation for further research regarding women’s participation in the construction industry.

scholarly journals INTEGRATION OF INNOVATION THROUGH ANALYTICAL HIERARCHY PROCESS (AHP) IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 258-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Murat Gunduz ◽  
Mohammed Alfar
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Analytical Hierarchy Process ◽  
Innovation Management ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Project Management Professionals ◽  
Innovation Barriers ◽  
Hierarchy Process

This paper examines the concept of innovation management in the construction industry by studying the major components of the innovation process such as the major drivers of innovation, barriers and obstacles that prevent innovation, the enablers that motivate innovation, the practices of innovation, and the benefits of innovation both at project and company level. This paper is based on the data collected by means of structured questionnaires and analyzed throughsurvey analysis. The survey, which consisted of 46 factors involved in the innovation process, was distributed to 121 different participants, and the collected data were analyzed by the relative importance index (RII), as well as the analytical hierarchy process (AHP). The RII rankings feed the AHP analysis as the first step to rank the factors. Later, the factors are ranked according to the AHP analysis. Based on these rankings, recommendations are made to contractors, consultants, project management professionals, owners and suppliers.

scholarly journals Non Excusable Delays in Construction Industry: A Causal Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 3561-3564
Author(s):  
S. H. Khahro ◽  
Z. A. Memon
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Specific Reference ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Remedial Measures ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Prerequisite Knowledge ◽  
Causes Of Delays

Delays are one of the major problems construction industry faces. Delays can lead to many negative effects such as arbitration between owners and contractors, increased cost, loss of productivity and revenue, and contract termination. Various studies have been carried out to highlight the general causes of delays and suggest possible remedial measures to minimize the effect of delays on a project. This study aims to highlight the critical factors with specific reference to non-excusable delays (NEDs) only. It also suggests possible remedial measures to minimize the effects of contractor-oriented NEDs which is a significant type of delays in the construction industry. A qualitative study has been conducted for this research. Data have been collected by the use of a set of questionnaires on numerous construction project stakeholders. Relative importance index (RII) has been used for prioritizing the factors. Results show that slow material mobilization, subcontractor unreliability and shortage of labor and materials are the most critical NED causes. This paper aims to provide a prerequisite knowledge to practitioners to make a more informed decision in managing NED.

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