Performance Appraisal Amongst Contractors in Construction Project in Malaysia

2015 ◽  
Vol 735 ◽  
pp. 154-158
Author(s):  
Siti Hafiza Mat Yahya ◽  
Syuhaida Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Performance Appraisal ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Construction Works

Contractors are one of the important parties in completing a construction project as they directly involved in the construction works execution. Therefore, contractors’ performance should be monitored and assessed on a regular basis to ensure the success of the project, particularly by identifying the failures and shortfalls, as well as any delays and losses that might occur due to the poor productivity of the contractors. A systematic performance appraisal is one of the endeavours in ensuring that the contractors’ performance is as per the expectation of the stakeholders, particularly the client. Hence, this paper provides a review on the contractors’ performance appraisal practices in construction industry in Malaysia. Questionnaire survey on 214 respondents from construction industries, ranging from contractors to project managers, was undertaken where the results showed that contractors’ performance appraisal in a particular construction project is very essential as it drives the project towards better improvement and ultimate success.

scholarly journals Delays in construction works in Polish construction industry from the contractors’ point of view

2018 ◽  
Vol 222 ◽  
pp. 01008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Kowalczyk ◽  
Wiesław Meszek ◽  
Mariusz Rejment ◽  
Agnieszka Dziadosz
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Protective Measures ◽  
Efficient Management ◽  
Investment Process ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Construction Works

The construction industry is sensitive to changing random conditions that determine the occurrence of various disturbances during the construction investment process. These disturbances are the source of numerous delays during realization of the construction project. The identification of the reasons for delays and their impact on the progress of construction works allows for the efficient management of the construction project and planning of protective measures, which reduce the risk of their occurrence. The purpose of this article is to identify and then to assess, on the basis of the conducted questionnaire survey, the impact of disturbances on delays in construction works. In addition, the factors were ranked in terms of the degree of impact on the construction project by calculating the rank of the factor.

scholarly journals A BESPOKE APPROACH FOR RELATING MATERIAL WASTE TO COST OVERRUN IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-52
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Saidu ◽  
W Shakantu ◽  
A Adamu ◽  
I Anugwo
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Material ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Cost Overrun ◽  
Project Cost ◽  
Cost Overruns ◽  
Project Completion ◽  
Final Project

The problems of material waste and cost overruns are common in the construction industry. These problems occur at different stages of a construction project, from planning, design to project completion. The argument on how to eliminate cost overrun has been on-going for the past 70 years as on-site wastage of materials leads to increase in the final project cost. This paper examines the relationship between the causes of material waste and those of cost overrun at the pre-contract and post-contract stages of a project. The desktop methodological approach was firstly adopted in comparing the causes of material waste and those of cost overruns from the literature, in order to determine the possible relationship. Subsequently, interviews were purposively conducted with construction professionals within Abuja, Nigeria, in order to verify the literature based information. The result reveals that all the causes of material waste also cause cost overrun at the pre-contract and the post-contract stages of a project. 96.88% and 81.81% of the causes of cost overrun also cause material waste at the pre-contract and post-contract stages respectively. Other causes which are not related are mostly, the micro-economic and macro-economic factors. These results are not different from those of the interviews conducted with professionals and summarised in the tick box. It was also found that to achieve Effective Construction Material Waste Management (ECMWM) for any construction project, material waste must be controlled at its sources and causes, and at different stages of a project. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that effective management of material waste would translate into a reduction in the level of project cost overrun. The study recommends that construction-project managers, as well as the construction practitioners should encourage the management of material-waste causes, as it has the potential to minimise cost overrun for projects. 

scholarly journals Integrated model for the stressors, stress, stress-coping behaviour of construction project managers in the UK

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 761-782 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shamil George Naoum ◽  
Carlos Herrero ◽  
Charles Egbu ◽  
Daniel Fong
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Stress Coping ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Impact

Purpose It is axiomatic that construction is a fast-paced and competitive industry, which goes hand in hand with many construction professionals suffering from stress including construction project managers (C-PMs). The role of C-PMs is crucial to achieving project success as they are responsible for planning the project, organising human resources, controlling operations and the budget, and forecasting probable difficulties. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the causal relationships between stressors, stresses, stress-coping behaviours and their impact on the performance of C-PMs. Design/methodology/approach To investigate the relationships between stress and performance among C-PMs, a questionnaire was designed based on the extensive literature, and was sent to 150 C-PMs who had amassed at least five years’ direct working experience in the construction industry. A total of 44 completed questionnaires were returned. Correlation analysis and structural equation modelling were employed to understand the integrated relationships between these factors. Based on the data collected and analysis of the results, an integrated structural equation model of the stresses and performances of C-PMs was developed using AMOS version 22.0. Findings The results of structural equation modelling reveal the following: burnout is the type of stress that has the highest impact on the performance of C-PMs, being detrimental to their interpersonal performance (IPP) and positive for their organisational performance (OP), whereas physiological stress worsens the task performance of C-PMs and objective stress improves their IPP. The most active stressor towards the performance of C-PMs is “workgroup cooperation”, which has an impact on the IPP in a positive way but is detrimental to the OP. Career-developing environment, poor organisational structure and role conflict affect both stress and performance together. Originality/value This study provides a comprehensive investigation into the impact of various types of stress on the performances of C-PMs. The result constitutes a significant step towards the stress management of C-PMs in the dynamic and stressful construction industry.

scholarly journals Using Augmented Reality in Construction Project Activities

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Kıvrak ◽  
G. Arslan
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Ceramic Tile ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Construction Workers ◽  
System Construction ◽  
Construction Methods ◽  
Augmented Reality System ◽  
Training Materials ◽  
Construction Works

Augmented reality is one of the innovative technologies that will provide significant benefits to construction project applications in the future. In this study, an augmented reality system is developed for improving construction project activities. By using this system, construction workers, equipment operators, engineers and managers can follow each step of the construction activities that they are responsible for. Users can access necessary information about training materials and construction methods related to the construction works. Thus, construction engineers and workers can learn the correct methods of project activities and prevent themselves to make wrong productions. The system is tested in ceramic tile installation. It has been proposed that the system can improve the quality and productivity of construction activities and therefore provide significant contributions to the construction industry.

Strategies for Engendering Health and Safety Culture in Construction Firms in Abuja, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jimoh R.A. ◽  
◽  
Oyewobi L.O. ◽  
Uthman N.L. ◽  
Ibrahim K. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Safety Culture ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Varied Degree ◽  
Level Of Motivation ◽  
Construction Works ◽  
Civil Engineers

Many countries have put in place policies and legislation to reduce accidents and diseases on construction sites though having varied degree of comprehensiveness, the extent of implementation, will and capacity of enforcement. In spite of these efforts, it has been revealed that the increase in the rate of unsafe acts and rate of fatalities in the construction industry is significant due to poor safety culture. Hence, this study assessed the level of health and safety (H&S) culture in construction firms in Abuja by self-administering a total of 152 questionnaires on H&S issues to construction professionals. It included Builders, Quantity Surveyors, Architects, Civil Engineers, and Project Managers/supervisors who were involved in construction works. The data obtained were analysed using percentages and mean scores. It was discovered that despite the increasing growth in the construction firms in Nigeria, the H&S culture practice in construction firms is highly fragmented and poorly implemented. It is recommended among others that there should be high commitment from the top of organisations which will in turn produce higher level of motivation and commitment throughout the organisations.

scholarly journals Selection Criteria and the Related Sub-Criteria for the Selection of Standard Form of Contract for Construction Projects in Sarawak

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-39
Author(s):  
Ting Sim Nee ◽  
Chin Lin Wei
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Standard Form ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Local Construction ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Construction Works

Construction contract refers to an agreement which in enforced by law; standard form is printed form of contract to define responsibilities to various parties involved to complete the construction works. Malaysian construction industry relies essentially on a number of standard forms namely the JKR Sarawak Form of Contract, PWD 203A, PAM, IEM and CIDB forms to execute its construction projects. However, with the number of choices available and without a clear selection guide, selection of an appropriate standard form for the particular projects has hinged on the familiarity of the form users with the particular form. This study aims to identify the selection criteria that can be used for standard form selection. The study form looks into the current practice and how decisions are made to select the appropriate standard form. Selection criteria are identified and this research carried out verification works with local construction industry players via questionnaire survey method. Results from questionnaire survey also indicated that standard forms are usually predetermined by the client in tender stage. It is also shown that some of the respondents have limited exposure to certain standard forms of contract. With the selection criteria identified, it is hopeful that a selection guideline can be developed.

scholarly journals Importance Performance Analysis of Factors Causing Reworks in the Construction Industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-58
Author(s):  
Andi Andi ◽  
Jani Rahardjo ◽  
Fendy Fendy
Keyword(s):  
Performance Analysis ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
High Importance ◽  
Design Changes ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Level Of Difficulty

Rework can bring negative effect to construction project. This research aims to identify the importance level of factors causing reworks in structural, finishing, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) works by a way of importance performance analysis (IPA). In order to reach this objective, the research evaluates the degree of occurrence the factors in each type of works and analyzes the level of difficulty in preventing the occurrence of the factors. The results are based on questionnaire survey, involving general and MEP contractors in Surabaya. Design related factors are the most frequent and most difficult to prevent in structural and finishing works. In MEP works, the most frequent factors are tight construction duration and unclear instructions from owner and designer; whilst insufficient owner’s capital is the most difficult to prevent. The research finds two factors that have high importance level, i.e. design changes and insufficient detail drawings.

Emotional intelligence and transformational leadership behaviours of construction project managers

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily M. Potter ◽  
Temitope Egbelakin ◽  
Robyn Phipps ◽  
Behrooz Balaei
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Transformational Leadership Style ◽  
The Uk

Purpose Existing research has highlighted the need for influential leaders to respond to the evolving social, economic and environmental constraints on the construction industry. Studies on leadership in other sectors have shown that influential leaders tend to demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence. Little or no research examining relationships between leadership style and emotional intelligence has been conducted specific to construction project managers. This study aims to identify the prevalent leadership style adopted by construction project managers and investigate potential correlations between leadership style and emotional intelligence. Design/methodology/approach An online questionnaire including a mix of open and closed questions was adopted to address the research objectives. The group studied comprised project managers currently working in the construction industry in New Zealand and the UK. Findings The research found that transformational leadership style is prevalent among project managers examined in this study. Significant positive relationships were found between project managers’ emotional intelligence and their likelihood of adopting a transformational leadership style. Originality/value The research results provide the construction industry with a benchmark against which individuals with high emotional intelligence, and so most suited to the challenges of the project management role, can be identified and trained. Recommendations including suitable methods for identifying, recruiting and training project managers, as well as secondment and mentoring options, were suggested for improving leadership capabilities in the construction industry.

The Improvement Factors of Leadership Skills among Project Managers in Pre-Construction Phase of Sustainable Construction Projects

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (S1) ◽  
pp. 27-38
Author(s):  
Aryani Ahmad Latiffi ◽  
Noorul Adharina Zulkiffli
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Project Manager ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Normality Test ◽  
Manager Performance

Leadership skills are required in any area, including the construction industry. Compared to conventional construction projects, the obstacles of practising leadership skills are more significant in sustainable construction projects. In the context of managing a project, a project manager is accountable for overseeing the project from the pre-construction phase to the post-construction phase. Nevertheless, project managers often encountered utmost difficulties in sustainable construction projects during the pre-construction phase. Despite that, improving leadership skills would emerge to boost project manager performance in managing sustainable construction projects. Thus, this paper aims to determine the improvement factors of leadership skills among project managers in the pre-construction phase of sustainable construction projects. A questionnaire survey was developed with 44 improvement factors of leadership skills among project managers in the pre-construction phase of sustainable construction projects, in which 153 experienced project managers in sustainable construction projects in Malaysia responded. Data were analysed using normality test, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and reliability analysis via IBM SPSS version 24 software. The finding reveals that all improvement factors were significant to improve leadership skills among project managers in the pre-construction phase of sustainable construction projects. Hence, this paper's findings would assist project managers in grasping the improvement factors that can improve their leadership skills, particularly in sustainable construction projects.

scholarly journals Understanding the Hiring Issues of the Craft Workers in the UAE’s Construction Labor Market: Project Managers Perspective

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Mohammed Albattah ◽  
Amna Shibeika ◽  
Muhammad Sami Ur Rehman
Keyword(s):  
Labor Market ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Project Performance ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Project Completion ◽  
Labor Issues

The construction industry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is faced with negative project performance, including low productivity, higher costs, delays in project completion, and defects during construction. One of the main reasons for these issues is the engagement of unskilled craft workers. Despite these labor issues, demand for construction projects in the UAE has been explosively increasing, in part due to Dubai winning the hosting of Expo 2020, which has given rise to an unprecedented demand for skilled construction craft workers. This study aimed to investigate the views and experiences of construction project managers regarding the reasons and challenges associated with the hiring of skilled craft workers in the construction labor market of the UAE. To fulfill the study purpose, the authors conducted structured open-ended interviews with UAE construction project managers. The results revealed several reasons for hiring craft workers despite a clear lack of qualifications and suggest some potential solutions.

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