Assessment of Electronic Procurement Practices on Project Delivery, Case Study of Selected Construction Companies in Oyo State

2018 ◽  
pp. 257-266
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Electronic Procurement ◽  
Ict Infrastructure ◽  
E Mail

This study investigated the use of e-Procurement in selected construction firms in Oyo state, Nigeria. The data were derived using a well-structured questionnaire survey involving 104 respondents. Descriptive statistical and correlation analyses were used to analyze the data. Findings show that the use of electronic procurement in the selected construction firms for carrying out procurement function is high with majority of the professionals affirming the use of the system, the four categories of e-Procurement used were e-mail, static websites, web.2.0 technologies and portals that have capabilities of supporting the execution of functions limited to intra and inter firm communication and exchange of project information and data. Consequently, between 84 percent and 76 percent of the respondents used these e-Procurement technologies for communication of information, exchange of bill of quantities, project reports, CAD drawings and project specifications. Consequently, factors with the highest positive impacts on the use of these technologies in the firms were the speed of transactions, lower transaction cost and ease of use. The study implies that the selected construction firms in Oyo state Nigeria predominantly use e-mails and websites to support the execution of pre-award phase of construction procurement. Finding also shows that there is positive relationship between e-Procurement (e-Notifying, e-Exchange, and e-Submission of bid) and Project delivery. The study suggests that to accelerate the rate of uptake of e-Procurement and maximize its benefits in the Nigerian construction industry, there is a need to improve the quality and quantity of ICT infrastructure across the country; and to embark on aggressive enlightenment campaigns, training and skill development programs in the use of e-Procurement in the construction industry in this country.

scholarly journals Collaborative Interorganizational Relationships in a Project-Based Industry

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 502
Author(s):  
Ahmed Khouja ◽  
Nadia Lehoux ◽  
Yan Cimon ◽  
Caroline Cloutier
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Resource Sharing ◽  
Collaborative Design ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Interorganizational Relationships ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Network Resource ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Paradoxical Situation ◽  
History Of

The project-based construction industry finds itself in a paradoxical situation: while it weighs heavily in the world economy, it does have a history of low productivity. One important issue that plagues the industry is related to the challenges that stem from collaborative efforts (or lack thereof) between actors. The objective of this paper is to explore how actors of the construction industry organize their inter-firm relationships while examining the characteristics of such interactions and the elements affecting them (drivers, barriers, facilitators, outcomes). These interactions and elements were uncovered using a systematic literature review. A qualitative content analysis was carried out to categorize these elements and to generate dimensions describing the forms. The 139 articles retrieved depicted 12 relational forms established between construction companies (in descending order of citation): partnering, alliancing, project delivery methods, supply chain integration, joint ventures, integrated project delivery, joint risk management, collaborative design, contingent collaboration, quasi-fixed network, resource sharing, and collaborative planning. A multitude of drivers, barriers, facilitators, and outcomes were found. An analysis of the results led to the conceptualization of a multidimensional profile, which allows for a practical and flexible identification of the relationship form potential partners in the construction sector intend to establish. To provide guidelines for the implementation of this profile, a three-step framework was developed.

Assessing Organisations’ Readiness for Technological Changes in Construction Industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Norfashiha Hashim ◽  
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Aina Syazifa Samsuri ◽  
Nur Hidayah Idris ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Technological Changes ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Technological Readiness

Of late, the advancements in technology have witnessed a spike in the number of schemes aimed towards enhancing the deployment of technologies in construction-based entities, thereby increasing the demand for technological modifications. This paper intends to scrutinise the keenness of construction entities to identify technological changes within the construction sector. The goals of this research work are to ascertain the degree of willingness for technological alterations, the norms which construction entities should possess regarding the readiness for technological alterations, and the obstacles encountered by construction firms in terms of technological alterations. Ten semi-structured interviews were carried out comprising ten G7 contractors in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur regarding on the implementation and adopting the technological changes within their companies. Based on the observations, most construction firms in Malaysia are fairly prepared to encounter technological fluctuations. Furthermore, the research deliberates many norms which are essential to generate the technological readiness in construction firms along with the obstacles which could impact the organisational inclination for technological changes. This work intends to help construction companies evaluate their degree of readiness and organise themselves for better adoption of technological alterations in their businesses.

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 Indicators of effectiveness in the sustainable development field of construction companies: evidence of Ukraine

2021 ◽  
Vol 915 (1) ◽  
pp. 012026
Author(s):  
O Pavelko ◽  
O Antoniuk ◽  
I Lazaryshyna ◽  
Z Los
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Monitoring Systems ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Effectiveness And Efficiency ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Intensity Of Competition

Abstract The article is devoted to the issue of sustainable development and practical aspects of its implementation in the field of construction. Priority directions in formation of strategy of sustainable development of construction companies are established. The success of the implementation of the established areas of activity depends on the indicators of effectiveness and efficiency in the field of sustainable development and corporate social responsibility and their monitoring systems. The analysis was performed on 100 construction companies in Ukraine. The construction industry illustrated by concentration calculation indexes which allow to quantify the degree of concentration and intensity of competition in construction. Recommendations for the identification of sustainable development criteria for construction companies as for the development of sustainable development programs and further confirmation of sustainable development reports by auditors were identified.

scholarly journals Supervisor's capability and aptitude to supervise Health and Safety (H&S) induction training to site workforces: A case study of the construction industry of Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 962-971
Author(s):  
Khalid Daniyal ◽  
Bilal Aslam ◽  
Umer Khalil
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
The Other ◽  
Upper Management ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Site Supervisors ◽  
Audio Communication

Health and Safety (H&S) is a professional approach to substitute harmless and vigorous work conditions for any industry. The construction industry is of utmost importance because it is associated with elevated accident rates compared to the other sectors. To some extent, cultural progression is also reliant on communication among all the groups inside a corporation. Effective communication happens in a construction corporation, among upper management and the employees arbitrated by the supervisors. Therefore, if the construction supervisor's capabilities are ignored, the plans to progress the satisfactory H&S culture may be unsuccessful. The aptitude for conducting H&S induction training to employees is one of the construction supervisor's abilities, and in developing countries, the supervisor's capabilities are ignored. Moreover, the organization's eagerness on H&S, which corresponds to the induction training, is relatively less. The current research reports an examination to analyze how the supervisors possess H&S capabilities and skills to oversee site H&S induction training to workforces successfully. For the analysis, Pakistan's construction industry was targeted, and numerous construction firms were contacted in this regard. The data for the intended objective was accumulated through talks and surveys with site supervisors in construction companies of various extents from all over Pakistan. The outcomes exposed insufficient training, an absence of management dedication, and an inadequate familiarity or usage of visual/audio communication assistance by construction companies in Pakistan. Thus, it is suggested that there is a need for the supervisors to understand the use of multilingual skills and current technologies to assist valuable site H&S induction training that can progress a path towards an optimistic H&S culture.

scholarly journals Effect of Company Strategies on Organisational Performance in Nigerian Construction Industry

2020 ◽  
pp. 25-33
Author(s):  
U. V. Alintah- Abel ◽  
N. B. Iheama ◽  
S. C. Ugochukwu
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Growth Strategies ◽  
Organisational Performance ◽  
Competitive Strategies ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Generic Strategies ◽  
The Impact

Changes in the environment such as customers’ preferences and choices has put the companies on toes with each firm fighting for its survival and all is based on strategies choice and their implementation. Thus, Nigerian construction companies have to adopt and apply appropriate strategies to be more competitive in this industry and get success in their businesses. Hence, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of company strategies on organisational performance in Nigerian construction industry. The conceptual framework was provided to give a guideline on how both independent and dependent variables will interact in other to get the impact of companies’ strategies on performance. Primary data with the aid of a structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from respondents. The data collected were analysed using both descriptive such as percentages and mean and inferential statistics of regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses. The findings revealed that construction companies adopt several company strategies at various levels; however, the strategies are generally applied moderately in the firms. The study deduced that both growth strategies and generic strategies have positive significant impact on performance. The study recommended that policy makers and the management of the construction firms should adopt a mix of the competitive strategies since both have positive impact on performance and there is need for companies to intensify their applications since it will spur performance in the organisation.

scholarly journals Motivational Factors for the Implementation of ISO-9001 in Construction Firms of Pakistan

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
pp. 2023 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Akram Akhund ◽  
Aftab Hameed Memon ◽  
Hafiz Usama Imad ◽  
Fida Hussain Siddiqui ◽  
Ali Raza Khoso
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Management System ◽  
Quality Management System ◽  
Iso 9001 ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
The Public ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Readiness Level

Motivating public and private construction firms to implement various management systems in their firms is not a simple job. Especially in Pakistan, management system is a new practice, most of the construction firms are not aware about the benefits of management system and what will be achieved after the implementation of management system. The implementation of ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) in the construction industry is a continuing development method, particularly in small construction firms. On the other hand, the awareness level and readiness level of construction industry firms in Pakistan is yet very low as associated to other countries of Asia and Europe where ISO 9001 initiated. The purpose current study is to determine most responsible factors which will motivate the public and private construction firms of Pakistan to adopt the QMS (ISO 9001). A questionnaire survey was conducted and a total of 337 out of 553 questionnaires were received from public and private construction firms of AZBAGIKHPUSI areas. The analysis results depict 3 significant factors, which will motivate construction firms of Pakistan to implement ISO 9001 are (1) to qualify for bidding (2) to improve quality management system of company (3) to reduce wastage. Hence, based on these results and findings, the construction companies require ISO 9001 certification system and registration with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) as a constitution passed for the construction firms then to qualify for the bidding.

scholarly journals Wan Yusoff bin Wan Mahmood, A Conceptual Framework For The Deveopment of Quality Culture in The Construction Industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 29-32
Author(s):  
Satya Nugraha ◽  
Yusuf Latief
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Customer Service ◽  
Cultural Change ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Quality Culture ◽  
Service Sectors

The construction industry is being viewed as one with poor quality emphasiscompared to other sectors like the manufacturing and service sectors. Many criticismshave been directed to the construction industry for generally shoddy workmanship.This is mainly the result of the industry’s failure to achieve the expected performancelevel in delivering its finished product and its customer service. Total qualitymanagement (TQM) is increasingly being adopted by construction companies as aninitiative to solve quality problems in the construction industry and to meet the needsof the customer. However, construction firms have been continually struggling withits implementation. Cultural change is being recognised as an important aspect of totalquality development. However, the issue surrounding quality culture and theirdevelopment has not been comprehensively studied. Based on literature review, thispaper discusses the issue of quality culture and a conceptual framework for thedevelopment of quality culture in construction industry

scholarly journals A project-based purchasing portfolio matrix applied to the Australian construction industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise Bildsten
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Effective Collaboration ◽  
Timely Delivery

AbstractFor a project to be delivered on-time and to an agreed cost in accordance with the specification, it is important to have an appropriate purchasing strategy. A project succeeds due to many factors, one of which is cost alongside timely delivery and quality. Formal purchasing strategies for different purchasing categories are common in the manufacturing industry, but less so in a project-based industry such as construction. The paper argues that purchasing strategies suited to the project-based nature of construction would improve project delivery and other success factors. The purpose of this study is to determine if a matrix could assist companies in the project-based industry to formulating their purchasing strategies. Case studies of five Australian construction companies’ purchasing practises were undertaken to support this work. There is evidence that, to remain competitive, it is necessary for companies to develop a network of well-established relationships with suppliers and subcontractors. Purchasing strategies need to be adapted to each purchasing situation as projects are rarely, if ever, the same. It is necessary, therefore, to adopt an approach that combines the best commercial deal and most effective collaboration.

scholarly journals Effect of Cashflow on the Networth of construction firms in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 19-47
Author(s):  
Godwin Oghenekohwo Akparhuere ◽  
Callistus Emeka EMEJULU ◽  
Chike Earnest Nwoha
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Analytical Approaches ◽  
Operating Activities

The main objective of this study is to ascertain the effect of Cashflow on the Networth of construction firms in Nigeria. The specific objectives are to: determine the relevance of operating activities to Networth of construction firms in Nigeria; ascertain the relevance of investing activities to Networth of construction firms in Nigeria; and to verify the relevance of financing activities to Networth of construction firms in Nigeria. The study adopted the ex-post facto research design and the data for analysis were obtained from the annual reports and financial statements of accounts of two (2) sampled firms from the construction industry in Nigeria, namely Julius Berger Nig. Plc and MISTA Nig. Ltd. The data collected covered 10 years (2009-2018) for Julius Berger and MIXTA Nig. Ltd and were then pooled and analysed using SPSS v 20.0, the tools of analysis being correlation coefficient (r), coefficient of determination (R2), F-ratio (ANOVA), t-test (for the tests of hypotheses), and the regression analysis for fitting the models. Findings revealed that operating activities cost, investing activities costs and financing activities cost have no significant relevance to Networth of construction firms in Nigeria. The conclusion was that the construction industry in Nigeria, though bereft of adequate amount of data to accomplish the aim of this study, has at least opened a new dimension about this contemporary issue in research. That would be a welcome dimension in our effort to improve the Building and Construction sector for development. Based on the findings, the study recommends that Managers should adopt cost reduction practices that would increase efficiency of operations that could translate to higher Networth; more investment activities should be encouraged by Construction firms so as to consolidate on the present situation; and the managements of Construction firms are advised to increase the financing activities in the industry so as to improve total assets. This will grow more assets and reduce the size of liability of the firms in the future. The implication is that since all the three components do not have significant effect on the Networth of construction companies in Nigeria, it might be difficult to generalize the findings. Therefore, it might need further investigation using larger sample size and different analytical approaches to ascertain the effect of Cashflow on Networth of Building and Construction firms in Nigeria.

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