scholarly journals The Impact of Culture on the Indian Construction Industry

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
Syed Nihas ◽  
Kristen Barlish ◽  
Jacob Kashiwagi ◽  
Dean Kashiwagi
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Industry Structure ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Major Research ◽  
Indian Culture ◽  
Cost Overruns ◽  
Deductive Logic ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
The Impact

The Indian construction industry has been characterized by poor performance. This paper analyzes the potential impact of the Indian culture on the poor performance. If the culture is a major cause in the construction industry subpar performance, can the cultural influence be overridden to minimize construction project delays and cost overruns. The authors propose to identify the  unique cultural issues, identify using the Construction Industry Structure (CIS) model the impact of the cultural issues on the construction industry, and identify a potential solution to the problem. The paper proposes to test the solution in actual tests with industry participants. What makes this research unique is the approach of using deductive logic to create a simple solution, and then convincing a major research client to test the proposal.

scholarly journals An Analysis of the Construction Industry Structure in India

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 166
Author(s):  
Syed Nihas ◽  
Kristen Barlish ◽  
Jacob Kashiwagi ◽  
Dean Kashiwagi
Keyword(s):  
Peer Review ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Industry Structure ◽  
Research Unit ◽  
Structure Model ◽  
Deductive Logic ◽  
In The Beginning ◽  
And Control

The Indian construction industry has had poor performance delivering on time, with quality and within cost. Project cost and time deviations have been documented at 25%. The paper introduces the utilization of the Construction Industry Structure model to identify the problem, the solution, and how the paradigm of the Indian industry must be changed. Instead of using peer review to determine the validity of the explanation, the authors will use observable deductive logic to validate their proposal. The success of the explanation is not peer review, but Indian academic/research unit adopting the explanation and running research tests with the construction industry participants. The CIS proposal to the industry is to replace the management, direction  and control of personnel and vendors with a transparent system of metrics and utilizing the expertise of the experts in the beginning of the project.

scholarly journals Training Program in the Construction projects

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 515-522
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
System Dynamic ◽  
Cost Overruns ◽  
Efficient Performance ◽  
Comprehensive Development ◽  
Unskilled Workers ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The Impact

Construction is questionably a main part in relative to comprehensive development . It plays an important part in the role in the economy as and in people’s survives over influencing and preserving the environment of the city-region’s constructed, and it is a rising sector. To provide an efficient performance and more development of the economic, there is emphases on optimizing the employees contribution to the goals and areas of the governments. The training significance as a management central part has long been documented by principal writers.This paper aim to find the impact of training in the construction industry and how the training is been underestimate lead in increase the cost by using the simulation technique system dynamic. The research methodology include designing of questionnaire that consist of three items , the first item include , general Training (Training Program), evaluation of on-the-job training and evaluation of training after establishing work and the second part include building the model using system dynamic to show the effect of training on the cost of construction. the results the authors made the following conclusions .The absence of training program has very strong effect as the absence of such program is caused by the finance absence , this is common problem with Iraqi construction industry. The most environment of the Iraqi industry is the absence of the finance from both owner and contractor as they ignore this part and consider unnecessary expenses and this will lead to unqualified engineering or worker in the wrong job .The absence of management mean that , usually the contractor and his staff are working without the supervise or represented from the owner side , which some time mean unskilled workers may be hired which lead to delay of the work and cost overruns .

scholarly journals The Impact of Construction Industry Structure Optimization on the Economy of Metropolitan Area - Taking Hefei and Nanjing Metropolitan Area as Examples

2021 ◽  
Vol 292 ◽  
pp. 03015
Author(s):  
Cui Juyan ◽  
Wang Ziyang ◽  
Chen feiyang
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Metropolitan Area ◽  
Industrial Structure ◽  
Metropolitan Areas ◽  
Structure Optimization ◽  
Industry Structure ◽  
Yangtze River Delta ◽  
Industrial Base ◽  
Industrial Chain ◽  
The Impact

This research selected Hefei and Nanjing metropolitan area as the research object to analyze the optimization of construction industry structure in Hefei and Nanjing metropolitan area in 2018. Firstly, the construction industry structure rationalization analysis, heightened analysis, specialization analysis and similarity analysis were conducted for Hefei and Nanjing metropolitan areas, then the theory of construction industry structure optimization analysis was derived for Hefei and Nanjing metropolitan areas, and then ArcGIS technology was used to draw the spatial distribution map of construction industry structure in the two metropolitan areas to provide theoretical support for industrial structure optimization and high-quality construction of Hefei metropolitan area. Finally, the analysis concluded that in the process of synergistic development, the Hefei metropolitan area should focus on strengthening the synergistic development with Nanjing metropolitan area, so that the Yangtze River Delta region can achieve the optimization of economic structure preferably, advanced industrial base and modernization of industrial chain, and enhance the coordination of urban and rural regional development, thus making significant progress in the construction of modernized economic system.

scholarly journals Brexit: measuring the impact upon skilled labour in the UK construction industry

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 264-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marwan Mohamed ◽  
Erika Anneli Pärn ◽  
David John Edwards
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Supply And Demand ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Skilled Labour ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
Original Insight ◽  
New Policies ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present an understanding of the potential impact of Brexit upon the UK construction industry. Specifically, the work analyses the construction industry’s reliance upon European Union (EU) skilled labour and seeks to determine the potential impact that Brexit poses upon EU skilled labour entering the sector. Design/methodology/approach A perceptual questionnaire survey was used to elicit responses from construction professionals using the two techniques of opportunity and snowballing non-probability sampling. Summary statistical analysis of Boolean and Likert item scale data accrued was employed to elucidate upon respondents’ perceptions. Findings The majority of survey participants either “strongly agreed” or “agreed” that the UK construction industry relies upon EU skilled labour and that a career in the sector would not be attractive for foreign skilled labour post-Brexit. Future research proposed includes: predicting future trends in labour supply and demand and deriving new policies to address skills shortage imbalances that may be created by Brexit. Originality/value Original insight into an historic and unprecedented moment for the UK construction industry is presented. The work also provides pragmatic recommendations to policy makers and Higher Education Institutes to prevent the risk of Brexit further exacerbating skilled labour shortages within the industry.

scholarly journals Identifying the Global Performance of the Construction Industry

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfredo Rivera ◽  
Nguyen Le ◽  
Jacob Kashiwagi ◽  
Dean Kashiwagi
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Construction Costs ◽  
Cost Overruns ◽  
Best Value ◽  
Project Costs ◽  
And Performance

This paper presents a literature research assessing the performance and issues of delivering construction services worldwide, by exploring reasons for delays and increased construction costs. The study shows a comparison of the performance of the construction industry between different continents and countries. Multiple research databases were looked through and performance information was taken from over 95 publications. The results reveal that although the construction industry is growing throughout the world, there are many of the same problems being experienced in delivering construction projects in developing countries and developed countries. The literature reveals that all countries and continents are experiencing the same issues. On average, 72% of projects are delayed with 38% increase in original contracted duration, also, 63% of projects experienced cost overruns with 24% increase in original contracted cost. Additionally, rework is also a factor that affects performance and accounts for 6% increase in total project costs. Customer satisfaction on projects is low, and 90% of all major issues causing non-performance are due to people. A best value approach was identified as a potential solution to overcome the poor performance on construction projects with the following results: tested over 1900 times, totaling over $6B of procured services, a 94% on time and 97% on budget, and 98% customer satisfaction.

Academe—Industry Collaboration through the Experience of a Construction IT Membership-Based Network

2005 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 375-383
Author(s):  
Jason Underwood ◽  
Farzad Khosrowshahi
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Virtual Teams ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Leading Edge ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Information And Communications Technologies ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
International Industry ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact

Traditionally, the construction industry has been renowned for its deep fragmentation, with various stakeholders and disciplines brought together as virtual teams, in many instances for one-off projects. In addition, the industry is extremely information-intensive and document-driven. Such traits have been major contributors to the poor performance and inefficiency of the construction industry. For the last 30 years researchers have focused attention on the field of construction-related information technology with a view to improving industrial performance through the innovative application of information and communications technologies (ICT). In addition, in the mid-1990s member-based network organizations emerged, which aimed to bring together the various industry stakeholders in a neutral environment so that they could identify common problems and propose pragmatic ways of addressing them. Construct IT For Business (CIT) is an international industry-led collaborative network of leading-edge construction organizations. In the UK, CIT has a membership of over 50 organizations, including major construction companies, client organizations, suppliers and IT and communications companies, as well as professional institutes and R&D and academic institutions. This paper addresses the impact of CIT and the key challenges it has encountered in pursuing its objectives, derived from its mission ‘to be an effective enabling and coordinating force in the application of IT within the construction process as a contribution to innovation and development of best practice’. It is concluded that the needs of the industry are diverse and can be served in various ways but that there is a strong desire to network, fuelled by firms' needs to be aware of IT developments and specifically of the likely future applications of IT in construction.

The Impact of Terrorism on Construction Industry in Iraq

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-84
Author(s):  
Wadhah Amer Hatem ◽  
Samiaah M. Hassen Al-Tmeemy
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Historical Data ◽  
Terrorist Attacks ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Statistical Procedures ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Suicide Attacks ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Impact

     Suicide attacks, bombings, explosions became the part of daily life in Iraq. Consequently, the threat of terrorism put the Iraqi construction sector in the face of unique and unusual challenges that not seen on other countries. These challenges can have extensive impact on construction projects. This paper seeks to examine the impact of the terrorist attacks on construction industry and determine the extent to which the impact of terrorism on construction projects in terms of cost, schedule, and quality. This study adapted quantitative and qualitative approaches to collect data using questionnaire survey and interviews, as well as historical data. The study focused on projects that have been the target of terrorist strikes in Diyala governorate. A variety of statistical procedures were employed in data analysis. The results revealed the extent to which terrorist attacks impact construction projects in terms of cost, time, and quality. The results of this study will enhance the awareness of all construction parties to the impact of the terrorist attacks against construction projects. Eventually, this can develop a risk management assessment and assist contractors to properly protect projects and buildings to minimize injuries and fatalities in the event of terrorism.

ECONOMIC SUBSTANTIATION OF TRANSITION TO PERSONNEL OUTSOURCING IN THE ORGANIZATIONS OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

2020 ◽  
pp. 70-79
Author(s):  
V.V. Verna
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Methodological Approaches ◽  
Construction Organization ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The Impact

The article provides a rationale for methodological approaches to assessing the effectiveness of outsourcing in organizations of the construction industry using the example of outsourcing schemes to perform personnel functions. The conditional example shows the impact of the use of outsourcing on reducing the costs of a construction organization. The main prerequisites for the use of outsourcing in the activities of enterprises in the construction industry are identified, methodological approaches to assessing the cost-effectiveness of personnel outsourcing in the construction industry enterprises are substantiated.

scholarly journals Impact of Migrant Workers on Total Factor Productivity in Chinese Construction Industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 926 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gui Ye ◽  
Yuhe Wang ◽  
Yuxin Zhang ◽  
Liming Wang ◽  
Houli Xie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Total Factor Productivity ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Annual Report ◽  
Learning By Doing ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Factor Productivity ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Statistical Yearbook ◽  
The Impact

Total factor productivity (TFP) is of critical importance to the sustainable development of construction industry. This paper presents an analysis on the impact of migrant workers on TFP in Chinese construction sector. Interestingly, Solow Residual Approach is applied to conduct the analysis through comparing two scenarios, namely the scenario without considering migrant workers (Scenario A) and the scenario with including migrant workers (Scenario B). The data are collected from the China Statistical Yearbook on Construction and Chinese Annual Report on Migrant Workers for the period of 2008–2015. The results indicate that migrant workers have a significant impact on TFP, during the surveyed period they improved TFP by 10.42% in total and promoted the annual average TFP growth by 0.96%. Hence, it can be seen that the impact of migrant workers on TFP is very significant, whilst the main reason for such impact is believed to be the improvement of migrant workers’ quality obtained mainly throughout learning by doing.

114 What Is the Impact of Dairy Influence Cattle on the Traditional Beef Industry Structure?

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 38-39
Author(s):  
Bradley J Johnson ◽  
Luke Fuerniss
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Dairy Herd ◽  
The United States ◽  
Reproductive Technologies ◽  
Industry Structure ◽  
Data Availability ◽  
Beef Production ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Beef Industry ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The U.S. cow inventory includes approximately 31 million beef cows and 9 million dairy cows, so flow of cattle from dairies into beef production influences the traditional beef industry structure. Dairy-influenced cattle have historically entered the beef supply chain as cull cows and calf-fed Holstein steers. Culled dairy cows account for approximately half of the cows harvested in the United States annually. Fed steers and heifers of dairy influence are estimated to account for 15% of annual steer and heifer slaughter. Advancements in data availability, genomics, and reproductive technologies have enabled more precise selection of dairy replacement heifers and more pregnancies to be allocated to a terminal sire. Recently, the use of beef semen to breed dairy cows that are not desirable for producing replacement heifers has become more widespread. Beef-on-dairy calves are often moved to calf ranches shortly after birth where they are weaned and grown before transitioning to traditional grow yards or feedlots. In comparison to traditional range beef production, calves of dairy origin are weaned at a younger age, have more restricted mobility early in life, and are fed a delivered ration for a greater number of days. While carcasses of dairy-originated fed cattle excel in subcutaneous leanness and marbling, calves originating from dairies typically experience greater morbidity, poorer feed conversion, and poorer dressed yields compared to native fed cattle. Future opportunities to optimize beef production from the dairy herd include refining sire selection to consistently produce high quality calves, reducing variation in calfhood management, and identifying optimal nutrition and growth technology programs for calves from dairies.

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