The Structural of Effective Materials Management Factors Model: A PLS-SEM Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zairra Mat Jusoh ◽  
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Narimah Kasim ◽  
Mansir Dodo ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Project Performance ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Materials Management ◽  
Management Effectiveness ◽  
Transportation Management ◽  
Construction Firms

Effective materials management has a significant role in the success of any construction projects. Understanding the factors related to the management effectiveness may assist the decision-makers of construction firms to allocate resources in the best possible manner in managing materials when implementing construction projects. However, limited studies have explored and investigated the associated factors of effective materials management related to project performance, especially in the Malaysian construction industry context. Thus, this research paper aims to investigate the influential factors of effective materials management and their effects on project performance. A partial least square-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) approach was employed to analyse 202 pieces of data collected from a questionnaire survey. The results indicate that the effective materials management has a positive significant impact on project performance. The top three groups of factors that contribute to this management effectiveness are transportation, management, and purchasing; meanwhile, the most implied factors of the effective materials management are waste, cost and time of project performance. To increase project performance, more resources should be allocated to improve the transportation, management and purchasing components of materials management.

scholarly journals The Influence of Authentic Leadership on Authentic Followership, Positive Psychological Capital, and Project Performance: Testing for the Mediation Effects

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (21) ◽  
pp. 6028 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingyu Tak ◽  
Jeongeun Seo ◽  
Taewoo Roh
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Authentic Leadership ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Performance Testing ◽  
Project Performance ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Mediation Effects ◽  
Positive Psychological Capital ◽  
Authentic Followership

This study proposes that leaders and followers in university team projects should have authentic leadership (AL) themselves in order to improve the overall performance of the team project. While previous studies have focused mainly on achieving performance through AL on the firm level, this study endeavored to examine the relationship between university students who are expected to serve in an organization’s human resources department in the future and followers’ project performance (FPP). This study also considers both followers’ positive psychological capital (FPPC) and their authentic followership (AF), which can be affected by the degree of AL. In order to verify the hypotheses, we adopted a partial least square-structural equation model (PLS-SEM) with 175 samples of valid data from two universities in South Korea. Results showed that all four hypotheses, including the direct and indirect effects, were significantly corroborated. In compliance with these results, this study suggests that a leader’s AL should be a prerequisite to improve FPP. Furthermore, this study establishes the importance of FPPC through the fact that when a leader is authentic, FPPC and FPP can be cultivated. Having compared our findings with previous research, we predict that if students develop AL at university before becoming part of an organization, they will contribute to the performance of the university as well as to attaining the organization’s sustainable performance as a member.

The effect of the client–contractor relationship on project performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 541-558 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milind Jagtap ◽  
Sachin Kamble
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Project Performance ◽  
Relationship Commitment ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is first to examine the effect of client-led and contractor-led supply chain initiatives on project performance in the Indian construction industry and second to assess how the client-led supply chain initiatives complement the contractor-led supply chain initiatives. Design/methodology/approach In this study, the effects of the client-led supply chain initiatives (reward power and competence trust of the construction clients) and the contractor-led supply chain initiatives (contractor integration and calculative commitment of the contractor) on project performance in construction projects are examined. The data were collected from 346 construction professionals working in Indian construction projects using purposive sampling. The proposed hypotheses were tested using structural equation modeling. Findings The contractor-led supply chain initiatives, in the form of contractor integration and the calculative relationship commitment of a contractor, were found to be strong mediators, indirectly affecting the project performance. On the other hand, the client-led supply chain initiatives, in the form of the reward power of the client and the competence trust of the client, directly influence the project performance. Research limitations/implications This study reports the inevitable bias on the part of participants, who responded to the survey either in the capacity of client or contractor, although they might have executed projects in both capacities. Future studies could benefit from the use of objective data instead of behavioral data. Practical implications This study helps construction firms understand how to demarcate the client and contractor roles in the construction supply chain to improve the project performance. Originality/value The originality of this study lies in its investigation of the influence of client-led supply chain initiatives and contractor-led supply chain initiatives on project performance.

scholarly journals Factors Predicting Integration of E‑Learning by Preservice Science Teachers: Structural Model Development and Testing

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cecilia Temilola Olugbara ◽  
Moeketsi Letseka
Keyword(s):  
Science Teachers ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Integration Model ◽  
Preservice Science Teachers ◽  
E Learning

This study investigated the possible factors that predict e‑learning integration into the teaching and learning of science subjects among preservice science teachers. A unified e‑learning integration model was developed in which factors such as attitude, intention, skill and flow experience served as precursors of e‑learning integration. This was done to help close the gap that no previous studies have developed a structural model to statistically explain the interactions among the most influential factors in various technology integration models. The survey method was used to gather data from 100 preservice science teachers and partial least square structural equation modelling technique was applied for structural path analysis and testing of the developed model. Results revealed a good model fit and hypotheses formulated in this study were faithfully supported. The results also revealed that all factors investigated were found to be significant predictors of e‑learning integration with skill standing out as the most significant and strongest factor that predicts the integration of e‑learning by preservice science teachers.

Equity gap in construction contracting: identification and ramifications

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liuying Zhu ◽  
Sai On Cheung
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Project Performance ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Expected Return ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Power Differential ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Construction Contracting

PurposeThis study conceptualizes the equity gap (EG) in construction contracting and examines its impact on project performance.Design/methodology/approachThe identification of EG was first summarized from a literature review. A conceptual framework that included EG elements of information, risks, expected return and power asymmetry was then proposed. A study of the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge supported the existence of EG. The framework was further refined by incorporation of 21 EG identifications. To examine the reliability of the framework, data were collected from 106 senior project professionals to evaluate the extent to which EG identification occurred in their projects. A Partial Least Square–Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM hereafter) analysis was conducted on the collected data.FindingsThe proposed framework was deemed statistically significant. Furthermore, no significant differences were detected between the developer and contractor. The concepts of asset and process specificities suggested that the unaddressed EG may be met with retaliatory behaviors, such as noncooperation, procrastination, opportunism and withdrawal, as the physical works proceed. These behaviors may also hamper project performance.Practical implicationsTo address the EG ex post, it is suggested that relational incentives to balance the power differential be set, reallocation of risks and return and enhancing task programmability for ease of monitoring and performance evaluation.Originality/valueThis study investigates the downside of the EG between the contracting parties. The proposed EG framework informs the project management of critical EG elements and possible methods to narrow the gap ex post. Practical suggestions are also provided to manage construction contracts in general and in the use of incentive schemes to address EG.

Barriers to the implementation of cloud computing for sustainable construction in a developing economy

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke ◽  
Ahmed Farouk Kineber ◽  
Maged Abdel-Tawab ◽  
Abdurrahman Salihu Abubakar ◽  
Ibraheem Albukhari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Implementation Barriers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Data Fragmentation

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the applicability of cloud computing (CC) and the challenges that contribute to more successful projects with a major sustainable construction development.Design/methodology/approachThe previous studies provided information on CC implementation barriers, which were then evaluated by 104 construction stakeholders through a questionnaire survey. As a result, the exploratory factor analysis (EFA) approach was used to investigate these barriers. Furthermore, a partial least square structural equation model was used to build a model of these barriers (PLS-SEM).FindingsThe EFA results revealed that the above-noted factors are in a close relation with three key components, i.e. social, economic and communication. In addition, the proposed model results found the social barrier a key challenge to the implementation of CC.Research limitations/implicationsThe results from this study can help decision-makers to improve the approaches regarding data fragmentation that has great effects on the execution of all construction projects. The focus of the paper is to enhance the data fragmentation processes. In addition, the results would be useful to strengthen the sustainability of existing construction projects by enhancing the implementation of CC.Originality/valueThe novelty of this research work will provide a solid foundation for critically assessing and appreciating the different barriers affecting the adoption of CC.

scholarly journals Factors influencing the performance of architects in construction projects

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Marisa ◽  
Nor'Aini Yusof
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Cost Overruns ◽  
Project Outcome ◽  
Effective Design

The construction industry has been accused of ineffectiveness and inefficiency because of delays, cost overruns and defects that are partly due to flaws in the design. As professionals responsible for design, architects should achieve optimum performance in the project delivery process. This study aims to investigate the factors that influence the performance of architects in construction projects. This study employs a questionnaire survey for data collection and partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS–SEM) for data analysis. Using a census method, a total of 222 useable responses are gathered from registered architects in Indonesia. Results reveal significant and positive relationships between working condition, organisational support and effective design process and the performance of architects. The strongest effect is found from the influence of effective design process on the performance of architects. Thus, these factors should be applied to enhance the performance of architects, thereby improving the project outcome.

scholarly journals A Construct Validation Approach for Exploring Sustainability Adoption in Pakistani Construction Projects

Buildings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 207
Author(s):  
Mehfooz Ullah ◽  
Muhammad Waris Ali Khan ◽  
Ammar Hussain ◽  
Faisal Rana ◽  
Asadullah Khan
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Order Construct

Sustainable Project Management (SPM) is a novel theme in construction industries of developing countries and very little is known (so far) about the sustainability performance of construction projects in those settings. Accordingly, the quantitative measurement of SPM as a higher-order construct is not well established and lacks a holistic approach and homogenous taxonomy of indicators. This study explores the SPM practices of construction firms by validating SPM as a second-order construct in the Pakistani construction industry. Data were obtained from 146 construction firms, which were then analyzed using partial least square structure equation modeling. Results of the first and second level measurement model assessments showed that construction firms practice SPM, with varying degrees of attention paid to three sustainability aspects. Environmental dimension surfaced as the most important, in-terms of practice and social sustainability as least. The analysis of the second-order measurement model yielded significant results, thus, validating the higher-order structure of SPM. This study contributes to the field by presenting one of the first studies of its kind by focusing on the sustainability practices of construction firms by using a higher-order design of SPM construct within the context of developing countries.

Application of PLS-SEM to Assess the Influence of Construction Resources on Cost Overrun

2013 ◽  
Vol 284-287 ◽  
pp. 3649-3656 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ismail Abdul Rahman ◽  
Aftab Hameed Memon ◽  
Nor Hazana Abdullah ◽  
Ade Asmi Abdul Azis
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Construction Material ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Mathematical Representation ◽  
Cost Overrun ◽  
Industry Success

Being resource-driven industry, success and failure of construction projects highly depend on resources. As construction industry is now-a-days facing major problem of cost overrun worldwide, this can be contributed by construction resource issues. Hence, this study aimed to assess impact of construction resource on project cost overrun. Structured questionnaire survey was carried out to understand the perception of construction practitioners. A total of 106 samples were collected. Partial Least Square (PLS) of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach regarded as the graphical equivalent of a mathematical representation of relationship between dependant variable to explanatory variable was adopted for data analysis, as common methods of data analyze does not give insight of underlying relationships between various factors. In analyzing cause-effect relationships, PLS-SEM is a dominant approach to establish rigor in complex models. Smart PLS 2.0 software was used to test the relationship between resources and cost overrun. The developed structural model indicates that relationship between resource and cost overrun was satisfactory by having substantial explaining power (GoF=0.529) and 40% of the cost overrun was influenced with resources. The most significant resource was construction material. Hence, effective material planning and management is vital to improve potential construction cost overrun.

Adoption of cloud computing tools for sustainable construction: a structural equation modelling approach

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke ◽  
Ahmed Farouk Kineber ◽  
Badr Alsolami ◽  
Chukwuma Kingsley
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Data Storage ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Project Sustainability

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess the cloud computing (CC) methods and tools towards the achievement of construction project sustainability in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach Data were obtained from the literature, complemented by a quantitative method using a questionnaire distributed among 104 respondents comprising mainly construction professionals in Nigeria. Subsequently, data were analysed using the exploratory factor analysis (EFA) method. In addition, the partial least square structural modelling was used to generate a model for the adoption of CC tools for sustainable construction. Findings EFA results indicated that the CC implementation tools could be categorised into four significant constructs: platform, communication, software and data storage. Results obtained from the model showed that platform tools were the most crucial tools for implementing CC in the construction industry. Practical implications The findings from this study are essential to the pursuit of perception of methods and tools connected to the vagueness of CC for future employees. In addition, the identified CC tools are expected to enhance the success of construction projects. Originality/value The novelty of this research work will be a benchmark or board for decision-makers to quality by adopting CC methods and tools in Nigeria’s construction projects to achieve their sustainable projects.

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