scholarly journals Small-Scale Public Rental Housing Development Using Modular Construction—Lessons learned from Case Studies in Seoul, Korea

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeong-hoon Lee ◽  
Jin-sung Kim ◽  
Hak-ju Lee ◽  
Young-Min Lee ◽  
Hyung-Geun Kim
Keyword(s):  
Scale Development ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Rental Housing ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Modular Construction ◽  
Housing Provision ◽  
Market Expansion ◽  
Public Rental Housing ◽  
Public Construction

Modular construction, which involves factory-based modular unit manufacturing followed by installation at a construction site, has been recognized as one of the sustainable construction methods. Its advantages are known to be implemented through (1) standardized design, (2) standardized production method, and (3) large-scale development (mass production system). These three conditions are basic requirements for modular construction market expansion, but it is difficult to define that these conditions are a prerequisite for judging whether modular construction applied or not. Nevertheless, public development companies in regions or countries where modular construction has just begun thought that modular construction should meet all three conditions that are suitable for applying public construction projects. This is because it is difficult to compare conventional construction projects with similar conditions to modular construction projects. This paper analyzes the cost and duration data of three small-scale public construction rental housing (PCRH) projects involving modular construction in Korea. These cases presented herein include a public college student dormitory, public low-rise rental housing, and public mid-rise rental housing in small-scale development projects. Those were applied not standardized design (common design and regulation), but were reflected in each project’s demands (different design and regulation). To compare it, this paper analyzed 91 public housing provision projects’ construction data from 2011 to 2017 from one of the public rental housing provision companies in Korea. Among them, 19 small-scale public rental housing data were extracted for comparing with modular construction project data. The results show that, even if not standardized, the design and production process, and modular construction durations, were more effective—but costs were similar or expensive. Based on the conclusion drawn from three cases, this paper presents important considerations for the application of modular construction in other small-scale public construction rental housing projects from the perspective of public development companies.

People like us? Social status, social inequality and perceptions of public rental housing

2013 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 135-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
RAY FORREST ◽  
YING WU
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Social Status ◽  
Social Role ◽  
Rental Housing ◽  
Housing Provision ◽  
Social Equality ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Public Rental Housing ◽  
Societal Changes ◽  
Firing Line

AbstractOver the last three decades or so, neoliberal policies have had a significant effect on housing sectors across a wide range of societies. State rental sectors, in particular, have been in the ideological firing line. Portrayed as inefficient, unresponsive, monopolistic and anachronistic, they have been typically marketised, privatised and downsized. At the same time, wider societal changes have impacted on their social role and social composition. The overall effect on many public rental sectors is now very familiar – growing social and spatial segregation, enclaves of concentrated and multiple disadvantage and increased stigmatisation. Against this background, Hong Kong's public rental sector has survived relatively unscathed and continues to accommodate around a third of its households. This paper examines the experiences and perceptions of Hong Kong public rental housing among those within and outside the sector. How are public tenants perceived in relation to ideas of social status and social equality? How do public tenants see themselves? The paper draws on a survey of 3,000 individuals in Hong Kong which is part of a larger study concerned with housing provision and social change in the Special Administrative Region.

Management Mode of Super Large Scale Project - Case as Chongqing Public Rental Housing

2012 ◽  
Vol 594-597 ◽  
pp. 2998-3001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cai Gui Zheng ◽  
Dao Xian Yuan ◽  
Qing Yuan Yang ◽  
Xiao Cheng Zhang ◽  
Shi Chuan Li
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Rental Housing ◽  
Security Requirements ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Construction Period ◽  
The Public ◽  
Organization And Management ◽  
Public Rental Housing ◽  
Large Scale Project

Traditional project management models have been difficult to adapt to the requirements of the organization and management for very large projects. Chongqing which has the moderate economic strength is first progress and the most smoothly in large-scale construction of public rental housing in the country. Therefore, the model and experience of the management of large projects from public rental housing construction in Chongqing has important theoretical and practical significance. The paper demonstrates that the model of government-led making decision, specifically management department managing, the state-owned enterprises as the owners making land reserves and managing investments and financing (GMS mode) has a higher efficiency on the management of large construction projects, can effectively solve the problem of multi-participant, short construction period and high security requirements. If taking into account the public participation making the GMS mode into GMSP mode, the management of large projects can better incorporate the efficiency and fairness.

scholarly journals Project manager personality traits towards project success: Moderated role of working experience in perspectives of small public construction projects in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 234-250
Author(s):  
Syaharudin Shah Mohd Noor ◽  
◽  
Muneera Esa ◽  
Ernawati Mustafa Kamal ◽  
Aida Azlina Mansor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Personality Traits ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Project Success ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Project Manager ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Public Construction ◽  
The Relationship

Project success requires organisations and project managers to change strategies to satisfy stakeholders. Research into project success needs comprehensive analysis and approaches in various contexts, especially touching on non-technical skills (personality). This study aims to focus on examining the association of Project Manager Personality Traits (PMPTs) to the success of Small Public Construction Projects (SPCPs) and moderated by working experience. A survey was carried out to collect data using a structured Big Five Inventory (BFI) and Project Success Achieved Instrument (PSAI) questionnaire. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was used on a sample of 137 respondents for hypotheses testing and moderation effect analysis. Results show that PMPTs had a positive impact on the success of SPCPs. Conscientiousness (CT) and Agreeableness (AG) traits influence were more prominent when compared with other traits. While working experience does not moderate the relationship between PMPTs and the success of SPCPs. This study reflected the theoretical research of personality traits and their impact on the construction management industry. There have been limited studies of project success in the relationship with the BFI in the past, especially in the SPCPs context. The present study provides a basis for researchers interested in this area to examine further the use of BFI and PSAI as resources in other industries. Practically these findings may enable government or authorities to better align and suit project managers and their assigned project-based levels, where project managers are located in ministries overseeing small-scale projects. This study contributes theoretically to SPCPs literature by offering insights into project manager personality affecting project success and focus on selected agency in Malaysia.

scholarly journals Lessons Learned Framework for Efficient Delivery of Construction Projects in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullatif A. AlMunifi ◽  
Saud Almutairi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Gulf Region ◽  
Implementation Processes ◽  
Efficient Delivery ◽  
Public Construction ◽  
Cross Case Analysis ◽  
The Impact

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has the largest construction market in the gulf region. Nevertheless, the sector faces issues related to inefficiency and ineffectiveness in project delivery. This research aims to explore the impact of current practices across projects lifecycles, and to utilize findings to develop an integrated strategic construction project management framework (ISCPMF) that may pave the way to efficient and effective project implementation. To achieve this objective, the authors have traced the implementation processes of nine projects for data collection. This was based on a deductive approach with preconceived themes. Within-case and cross-case analysis was conducted. The data was complemented by holding three separate focus-group discussions with a total of nineteen participants, and the initial findings were cross-checked with six experts. The deficiencies that surround the pre-construction phase and disconnected activities that are carried out in different timespans represent the first barrier to implement projects successfully. This is coupled with low capacities contractors and non-proactive construction teams that lack a management toolbox to alleviate accumulated issues and control project progress. The unavailability of infrastructure and utilities did not ease construction nor made inspection possible, which led to late occupancy of facilities, waste of resources and failure to deliver the desired benefits effectively. The adoption of ISCPMF will institutionalize and bridge project phases. This may play a vital role in implementing projects efficiently and effectively and building data to benefit future projects. Though the research is limited to higher education facilities, the findings may be generalized to public construction projects.

THE EFFECTS OF POOR MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON PROJECTS PERFORMANCE

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saud Almutairi ◽  
Abdullatif AlMunifi
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Active Management ◽  
Change Orders ◽  
Project Life Cycle ◽  
Product Delivery ◽  
The Many ◽  
Public Construction ◽  
Project Life

The construction sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) faces issues related to a lack of project management toolbox. Over two-thirds of public construction projects in the KSA suffer from schedule overruns that may exceed twice the length of the contracted period. The current paper aims to investigate how clients’ management inefficiency plays a major role in delaying project execution and final product delivery, which may deviate from the contracted terms and expected standards. To achieve this objective, two case studies of serious schedule overruns were subjected to investigative research. Contractual documents, preliminary and modified project schedules, meetings minutes, and change orders were examined. Field visits and personal communications, as well as meetings and interviews with key players, were also conducted. The results of the analysis indicate that weak professional construction management coupled with a failure to introduce and implement solutions in a timely manner leads to serious schedule overruns. Delays impacted project life-cycle processes from initiation to project closing. The lessons learned from the many issues surrounding the two projects shed light on problem areas. These lessons also indicate the potential effectiveness of a pro-active management office, established early in the process, in preventing deficiencies in planning and managing projects.

scholarly journals Problems Associated with Informal Settlements in a Planned Neighborhood; A Study of Eagle Island of Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria.

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 736-746
Author(s):  
Aribilosho Lucky Osayeshe Samuel
Keyword(s):  
State Government ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Informal Settlement ◽  
Rental Housing ◽  
Informal Settlements ◽  
Housing Provision ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Public Rental Housing ◽  
Rivers State

Abstract: This study examined the problems associated with informal settlements in a planned neighborhood, using Eagle Island Port Harcourt, Rivers State as a study area. To achieve the objectives of this study, a detailed literature was reviewed on informal settlement. The study adopted survey research design as 120 structured questionnaires were designed and administered, eventually, 100 valid responses collected formed the data for analysis. The obtained data came from Eagle Island residents, officials of ministries of lands, Urban Development and Lecturers of Urban and Regional Planning in Rivers State University. In the course of the study it was discovered that the nature and conditions of existed informal settlements were identified as natural ageing of the building, poor sanitation within the vicinity, and poor health condition of the residents. The major associated problems of informal settlements as exposed by the study included increase in illness, forceful eviction, overcrowding, lack of privacy, low quality houses and uncontrolled development, marginality generation and exclusion of the vulnerable, structures demolition without prior notice and without adequate compensation. This study was restricted to Eagle Island Neighborhood, Port Harcourt, Rivers State and the selection of Eagle Island was mainly influenced by accessibility of the researcher and the recent forceful eviction and demolition of structures by the Rivers State Government, consequently the findings of this research will be taken as a representative for the entire country. The study provides detailed comprehensive propoor strategies which will contribute to the integration of informal settlements into a planned neighborhood to include poverty reduction strategies, site and services housing schemes, land regularization, provision of array basic facilities, comprehensive housing schemes and provision of public rental housing alongside the planned development. The study thus recommended that low income housing alongside comprehensive housing scheme should be provided. Similarly there should be provision of low cost public rental housing, provision of interventions in the housing sector among others. Keywords: Informal Settlements, Planned neighborhood, Eagle Island

A Study on the Improvement of the Public Rental Housing Policy in Korea

2009 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 727-744
Author(s):  
Sang-Bong KIM ◽  
Ki-Sik HWANG ◽  
Rok RYU
Keyword(s):  
Housing Policy ◽  
Rental Housing ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Rental Housing
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