scholarly journals A Leap from Negative to Positive Bond. A Step towards Project Sustainability

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Di Maddaloni ◽  
Roya Derakhshan
Keyword(s):  
Attribution Theory ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Stakeholder Management ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Community Stakeholder ◽  
Benefits Realization ◽  
Project Sustainability

Departing from the normative formulation of stakeholder theory and building upon the current body of knowledge, this study aims to advance understandings on the benefits and challenges towards a more holistic approach to stakeholder management at the local level of major public infrastructure and construction projects (MPIC). Major construction projects, project managers, and the local community stakeholder are deemed to operate within a ‘negative bond’. This interaction is elucidated through the attribution theory lens, which shape the conceptual framework of the study. This paper illustrates that a broader inclusiveness of stakeholder views into managerial decisions can initiate to break this negative bond and shift it towards positive relationships. An organization’s conscious approach towards transparent communication with the local community stakeholder might help to shape a long-term perspective for better project benefits realization either at the national, regional, or local level. By ‘exceeding stakeholders needs and expectations’, project managers and local communities can better collaborate in order to achieve sustainable development over time.

scholarly journals EXPLORING CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS FOR STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

2009 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 337-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Yang ◽  
Geoffrey Qiping Shen ◽  
Manfong Ho ◽  
Derek S. Drew ◽  
Albert P. C. Chan
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Stakeholder Management ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Pilot Studies ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Social Responsibilities ◽  
Critical Success

With a focus on different aspects of stakeholder management, various sets of critical success factors (CSFs) have been suggested in the literature. It is crucial to explore the relative importance and groupings of these factors. This paper aims to identify CSFs associated with stakeholder management in construction projects, and explore their ranking and underlying relationship. 15 CSFs were identified through a literature review, and consolidated by interviews and pilot studies with professionals in construction industry. A questionnaire instrument containing these 15 CSFs was sent out to project managers in Hong Kong, and 183 completed questionnaires were retrieved. The top three ranked factors for stakeholder management were “managing stakeholders with social responsibilities”, “assessing the stakeholders’ needs and constraints to the project”, and “communicating with stakeholders properly and frequently”. Using factor analysis and considering the high importance of the factor “managing stakeholders with social responsibilities”, the 15 CSFs were grouped into five dimensions namely, precondition factor, stakeholder estimation, information inputs, decision making, and sustainable support. All these five groupings and their relationship were included in a framework for successful stakeholder management in construction projects. These findings help to clarify what the high prioritized factors are, and could also be used as an assessment tool to evaluate the performance of stakeholder management and thus help to identify areas for improvement. Santrauka Atsižvelgiant į skirtingus suinteresuotųjų šalių valdymo aspektus, literatūroje siūlomi įvairūs kritinių sėkmės veiksnių (KSV) kompleksai. Svarbiausia yra sugrupuoti šiuos veiksnius ir nustatyti jų santykinį reikšmingumą. Šio straipsnio tikslas – nustatyti KSV, susijusius su suinteresuotųjų šalių valdymu statybos projektuose, išnagrinėti jų prioritetus ir pagrindinius tarpusavio ryšius. 15 KSV buvo nustatyta remiantis literatūros analize, statybos šakos profesionalų apklausomis ir eksperimentinėmis studijomis. Projektų valdytojams Honkonge išsiųstas klausimynas ir gauti 183 atsakymai. Trys aukščiausiai įvertinti veiksniai: projektų dalyvių socialinė atsakomybė, suinteresuotųjų šalių poreikių ir apribojimų įvertinimas, tinkamas ir dažnas bendradarbiavimas su suinteresuotomis šalimis. Naudojantis veiksnių analize ir atsižvelgiant į tai, kad socialinės atsakomybės rodiklis vertinamas kaip labai reikšmingas, 15 KSV suskirstyti į 5 grupes: išankstinių veiksnių, suinteresuotųjų grupių nustatymo, informacijos rinkimo, sprendimų priėmimo ir subalansuotos paramos. Visos šios grupės bei jų ryšiai buvo įtraukti į sistemą, skirtą sėkmingam suinteresuotųjų šalių valdymui statybos projektuose. Šie duomenys padeda paaiškinti, kokiems veiksniams suteikiamas prioritetas ir gali būti naudojami suinteresuotųjų šalių valdymo įgyvendinimui įvertinti bei tobulintinoms sritims nustatyti.

Curbing PPP construction projects’ failure using enhanced stakeholder management success in developing countries

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-63
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Eyiah-Botwe ◽  
Clinton O. Aigbavboa ◽  
Wellington Didibhuku Thwala
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Stakeholder Management ◽  
Stakeholder Involvement ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Stakeholder Satisfaction ◽  
Stakeholder Identification

Purpose Globally, inadequate resources, skills deficiency and poor infrastructure have necessitated public-private partnerships (PPPs) as investment initiative for public sector projects. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the key constructs for improved stakeholder management (SM) success in curbing PPP projects’ failure in developing countries to fill the research gap. Pre-stakeholder identification (PSI); implementation, monitoring and feedback (IMF) factors impact on PPP projects’ success in Ghana were examined. Design/methodology/approach In total, 16 models were studied as part of literature review followed by a qualitative three-round Delphi survey for SM key factors and validated using a quantitative questionnaire survey. The findings were analysed using structural equation modelling and a model fit test. Findings PSI, IMF factors directly influence PPP SM success model hence are key constructs. Furthermore, stakeholder consideration, a clear statement of objectives, adopting design and build are variables established as influencing PPP projects failures. Stakeholder identification, engagement, communication and analysis are generic factors. Practical implications Project managers can achieve stakeholder satisfaction and improve PPP projects delivery by considering the innovative PPP SM model. Furthermore, considering the identified factors and variables in holistic models will enhance stakeholder involvement thereby curbing PPP projects failure. Social implications Reducing PPP projects’ failure will enhance socio-economic growth. Originality/value PSI; IMF factors have never been included in holistic PPP SM model. They are proposed to curb PPP projects’ failure.

scholarly journals Realizing the Need for Digital Transformation of Stakeholder Management: A Systematic Review in the Construction Industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 12690
Author(s):  
Kristijan Robert Prebanić ◽  
Mladen Vukomanović
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Stakeholder Management ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Digital Transformation

The construction industry is among the least digitized industries, and the lack of innovation in construction project management practices has led to decreases in productivity. The European Directives for Public Procurement are pushing the entire construction supply chain towards more radical digital transformations over the next years, and project managers are left with the difficult task to harness ICT for the involvement and management of project stakeholders. Digitalization of various processes and practices used to manage stakeholders in construction projects is still low, and part of this problem lies in weak systematization of ICT systems which support these practices. Thus, this paper provides a systematic review of how digitalization and digital transformation affect the way stakeholders behave, engage, and communicate in projects. Following the PRISMA methodology, 73 sources from the literature were chosen for the final analysis. Results are presented through descriptive and qualitative content analysis. Six research topics were identified and thoroughly analyzed. Results show that BIM, social network analysis, and web-based applications as means to digitalize stakeholder management are more mature than social media and VR/AR. An important finding is the need to reengineer and digitally transform processes in construction projects and construction firms to enable further digitalization and effectiveness of digital technologies. Suggestions for further studies follow this line of thought.

scholarly journals Challenges associated with the delivery of development projects within the decentralised government system: views of selected stakeholders in the Shama District, Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 37-57
Author(s):  
Daniel Odoom ◽  
Lawrencia Agyepong ◽  
Francis Kojo Mensah ◽  
Ernest Opoku ◽  
Yaw Owusu Amoabeng
Keyword(s):  
Stakeholder Management ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Development Communication ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Sequential Explanatory Mixed Method ◽  
Effective Delivery ◽  
Local Actors

Decentralisation policy is important in ensuring effective delivery of development services at the local level. Governments across the globe utilize decentralised government system as a way of promoting people-centered development. Notwithstanding the value of decentralisation policy, governments struggle with the provision of development services at the local level. This suggests that more efforts need to be made to ensure the realisation of the dividends of decentralisation. However, this cannot be made without an  awareness of the challenges local actors face in the delivery of development services. This paper examines the views of stakeholders on the challenges associated with the delivery of development projects within the Ghanaian decentralised government system using the Shama District as a case in order to proffer some measures to improve the situation in the country using the sequential-explanatory mixed method design. Data were collected using interview guide and interview schedule. The study revealed that stakeholder management, involvement of project managers, defining project goals, assigning roles and responsibilities to key  officers, and monitoring and evaluation of projects were some of the measures the Assembly had put in place for the delivery of development projects in the district. However, communication was a serious challenge throughout the delivery of development projects in the district. The implications of the key findings for development communication have been highlighted in the study. As part of the recommendations of the study, the Assembly should put in place adequate measures to improve communication  throughout the various stages of development service delivery in the district.

scholarly journals Stakeholder Management and Project Sustainability—A Throw of the Dice

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 9513
Author(s):  
Jelena Cvijović ◽  
Vladimir Obradović ◽  
Marija Todorović
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Practical Knowledge ◽  
Stakeholder Management ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Influence Strategies ◽  
Hydro Power ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
External Stakeholders ◽  
Project Sustainability ◽  
Negative Impacts

The aim of this study was to analyze the strategies that external stakeholders apply to influence sustainable projects. In order to investigate this phenomenon, we employed a qualitative case study approach considering the Serbian small hydro power plant project. For the purpose of this research, we developed a theoretical framework consisting of four types of different influence strategies, which were identified and then applied to our case. The results show that external stakeholders utilized all four strategies interchangeably, with the goal to influence the project and decision-makers. The case of the small hydro power plant project revealed certain relationships between influence strategies, as well as the intensity and direction of these relationships. It also revealed that external stakeholders were highly motivated by negative impacts on the environment. Five propositions were derived as a result of our research. This paper contributes not just to the project and stakeholder management literature but also to the practical knowledge of project managers. Understanding stakeholder actions and influence is essential to achieving project goals.

Investigation of Cost-Influencing Factors Potentially ‎Controllable by Main Contractors in Construction Projects in ‎Iraq

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (7A) ◽  
pp. 1069-1076
Author(s):  
Layth T. Ali ◽  
Raid S. Abid Ali ◽  
Zeyad S. M. Khaled
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Cost Overrun ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Labor Recruitment ◽  
Supply Planning ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

Cost overrun in construction projects is a common phenomenon in Iraq. This might occur due to diversity of factors. This study aims to identify the factors influencing construction projects cost that are potentially controllable by main contractors. A field study through a questionnaire survey was directed to a sample of related Iraqi professional engineers from general contracting companies at both public and private sectors. Their opinions on the impact and frequency of each factor were investigated. The questionnaire offered (59) factors classified in (8) categories namely; legislations, financial and economic, design, contractual, site management, material, labor and equipment. The factors were ranked according to the highest Relative Importance Index (RII). The study revealed (10) major factors that are potentially controllable by main contractors namely; labor productivity, sub-contractors and suppliers performance, equipment productivity, site organization and distribution of equipment, experience and training of project managers, scheduling and control techniques, planning for materials supply, planning for equipment supply, materials delivery and planning for skilled labor recruitment. Recommendations to aid contractors and owners in early identification of these factors are also included in this study.

scholarly journals Fine Dust and Sustainable Supply Chain Management in Port Operations: Focus on the Major Cargo Handled at the Dry Bulk Port

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 530
Author(s):  
Jeho Hwang ◽  
Sihyun Kim
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Green Technology ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Fine Dust ◽  
Causality Test ◽  
Sustainable Operations ◽  
Port Operations

Local residents living adjacent to ports are directly affected by the fine dust generated from the port operations. There is a need to prepare detailed measures according to cargo type given the high correlation between the types of dust-producing cargo primarily managed at ports and local industries. This study attempts to establish the attributes of the cargo handled at ports and the relationship between supply chains built for local key industries and the air quality of the local community. It aims to ascertain which cargo needs managing preemptively at the local level, based on the major cargo types handled in a port. A correlation analysis and Granger causality test were performed to investigate the causality between the factor of cargo and fine dust concentrations. The results in this study indicate the necessity for intensive management of scrap metal cargo among the major cargo handled at the target port, which confirms the large effect of management on fine dust reduction, as well as on reduction efficiency. The results suggest requirements to expand the regulations on the emissions of supply chains by cargo type, not by industry type. Additionally, it is required to minimize the blind spots of management and form an eco-friendly supply chain by introducing green technology. The preparation of emission control measures is also necessary. The findings provide useful insights for the sustainable operations of the local supply chain around the target port and will help the strategic agenda for future improvement.

scholarly journals Resource-Based Quality Performance Estimation Method for Construction Operations

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 4122
Author(s):  
Young-Jun Park ◽  
Chang-Yong Yi
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Estimation Method ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Performance Estimation ◽  
Construction Simulation ◽  
Construction Operations ◽  
Quality Performance ◽  
Management Objectives ◽  
Performance Indexes ◽  
Reducing Costs

Construction quality is one of the primary management objectives relating to duration and cost for construction projects. Project managers struggle with minimizing duration and cost while maximizing quality for construction projects. In construction projects, duration and cost have management priorities. On the other hand, quality is considered a matter of achievement only when it reaches a certain level. Although the importance of quality control in construction management has been constantly discussed, it has still been sacrificed under the goal of shortening construction duration and reducing costs. This study presents a method for estimating the quantitative quality performance of construction operations in which the level of detail is breaking into the work task level for intuitive quality performance evaluation. For this purpose, quality weights of resources that have a proportional quality importance weight and quality performance indexes of resources are utilized for estimating the quantitative quality performance of construction operations. Quality performance estimation and the resource allocation optimization system is presented and validated using a construction simulation model.

scholarly journals Reflections on the L’Aquila trial and the social dimensions of disaster risk

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 434-445 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angelo Jonas Imperiale ◽  
Frank Vanclay
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Earthquake Swarm ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Court Case ◽  
Civil Protection ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Social

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to reflect on what can be learned about disaster risk reduction (DRR) from the L’Aquila trial of scientists. The court case was initiated because of a controversial meeting on 31 March 2009 of the Major Risks Committee (MRC), held under the auspices of the Italian Department of Civil Protection. The purpose of the meeting was to consider (prior to the fatal earthquake of 6 April 2009) disaster risk in the L’Aquila area, which was being affected by an earthquake swarm since October 2008. Design/methodology/approach The authors undertook a document analysis of trial materials, and a review of academic and media commentary about the trial. Findings The legal process revealed that disaster governance was inadequate and not informed by the DRR paradigm or international guidelines. Risk assessment was carried out only in a techno-scientific manner, with little acknowledgement of the social issues influencing risks at the local community level. There was no inclusion of local knowledge or engagement of local people in transformative DRR strategies. Originality/value Most previous commentary is inadequate in terms of not considering the institutional, scientific and social responsibilities for DRR as exposed by the trial. This paper is unique in that it considers the contents of the MRC meeting as well as all trial documents. It provides a comprehensive reflection on the implications of this case for DRR and the resilience of peoples and places at risk. It highlights that a switch from civil protection to community empowerment is needed to achieve sustainable outcomes at the local level.

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