scholarly journals Human Factors Influencing Contractors' Risk Attitudes: A Case Study of the Malaysian Construction Industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Taofeeq D.M ◽  
Adeleke A.Q ◽  
Ajibike W.A.
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Risk Attitudes ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Study Results

Malaysia is one of the most rapidly developing countries among developing nations. The construction industry has played a major role in Malaysia’s rapid economic growth. Among the major sectors in Malaysia, the importance of the construction industry is unique regardless of the level of the country’s development. However, the attitude of the construction industry in Malaysia towards managing contractors’ risk attitudes is very weak. The introduction of the Occupational Safety and Health Act in 1994 by the Malaysian government made all industries in Malaysia to identify risks, conduct risk assessment and control risk. In addition, the Malaysian construction industry simultaneously implemented an integrated system to ensure consistency and better performance of projects. To identify the factors influencing contractors' risk attitudes, relevant literature was reviewed, and a questionnaire survey was conducted. This study focused on the G7 contractors operating in the Malaysian construction industry. One hundred and nineteen copies of a structured questionnaire were analysed with a response rate of 85%. Structural equation modelling was utilized to test the hypotheses developed for the study. Results showed that government policies played a moderating role in enhancing the relationship between human-related factors affecting contractors’ risk attitudes in the construction industry.

scholarly journals Factor's Influencing Contractors Risk Attitude in the Malaysian Construction Industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. M. Taofeeq ◽  
A. Q. Adeleke
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Risk Attitude ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Risk Attitudes ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Specific Factors ◽  
The Government

The Malaysian construction industry often acts as a vehicle that motivates' the development of the nation's economy. The industry is commonly referred to as a catalyst for development. However, poor performance in terms of productivity and quality systems has been the main issues of discussion from most of the government reports. In order to improve performance in the Malaysian construction industry, the introduction of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) in 1994 has made all industries in Malaysia to identify hazards, conduct risk assessment and control those risk and at the same time implement an integrated system to ensure consistency and better performance of projects in Malaysian industries. Therefore, in this paper, the ranking of specific factors affecting contractors' risk attitudes in the Malaysian construction industry was assessed. A review of relevant literature was undertaken to identify the factors influencing contractors' risk attitudes. The study found that the four leading specific factors influencing contractors risk attitude in the Malaysian construction industry are; Project Related Factors, Working capital, Human-Related Factors, and External Environment. The study confirms the individual factors that affect the contractor's risk attitudes. Knowledge of these factors will facilitate contractors' decision-making process and serve as a useful reference for further studies in the field of construction project management. Keywords: Contractor's risk attitude, Malaysia, Risk attitude, Risk management

scholarly journals Does government policy matter? Factors influencing contractors' risk attitudes in the Malaysian construction industry: A structural equation modelling analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-29
Author(s):  
Taofeeq Moshood ◽  
◽  
Adekunle Adeleke ◽  
Gusman Nawanir ◽  
Jibril Bamgbade ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Government Policy ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Risk Attitudes ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Equation Modelling

One of the critical factors responsible for the successful management of construction projects is individual factors. These factors play a significant role in the decision-makers' attitudes towards risks management. Many previous studies regarding the management of construction projects have focusedon the factors contributing to the success of risk management. However, little attention has been given to factors severely affecting the decision-makers' risk attitudes with particular reference to an individual's risk factors in the construction industry. Therefore, this study aims to identify the factors affecting contractors' risk attitudes and then determine its relationship with government policy. Theoriesof planned behaviour and organisational control wereused to develop the theoretical framework that investigated G-7 contractors in the Kuantan Pahang, Malaysian construction industry. A review of relevant literature and questionnaire was employedto identify the factors affecting contractors' risk attitudes (personal factors). 112copies of a structured questionnaire were analysed with a response rate of 80%. Structural Equation Modelling SEM was utilised to test the hypotheses developed for the study. The results of this study,through SEM,proved that personal factors (working experience, professional competence and physical health) have a significant influence on contractor risk attitudes in the Malaysian construction industry. The findings of this research also confirm that government policy (rules and regulations) plays a moderating role in enhancing the relationship of personal factors affecting contractors’ risk attitudes in construction companies in Malaysia. The findings of the study provide more understanding of the personal factors that affect contractors' risk attitudes to facilitate contractors' decision-making process and serve as a useful reference for further studies in the field of construction project management.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Utilization of Ultrasound Scan Services among Pregnant Mothers at Ndejje Health Center IV, Wakiso District

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Angella Nakimera
Keyword(s):  
Health Facility ◽  
Waiting Time ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Ultrasound Scan ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Study Results ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Pregnant Mothers

Abstract Background: A study was carried out to identify the factors influencing the utilization of ultrasound scan services among pregnant mothers at Ndejje Health Centre IV, Wakiso District. Methodology: The study design was descriptive and cross-sectional and it employed both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. A sample size of 30 respondents was selected using a simple random sampling procedure. An interview guide was used to collect data. Results: The study revealed various factors influencing the utilization of ultrasound scan services among pregnant mothers. For example, although all 30 (100%) had ever heard about ultrasound scan services, most 20 (66.7%) had ever used ultrasound scan services once 10 (50%) and 12 (60%) used the services in the 3rd trimester due to factors including 20 (66.7%) of ultrasound scan services, 21 (70%) having fears about using ultrasound scan services including 14 (66.7%) fear that the scan would identify bad conditions on the baby, 18 (60%) lacked partner support. The study results also revealed that respondents faced various health facility factors which influenced the utilization of ultrasound scan services. For example, most 20 (66.7%) respondents reported that Ndejje Health Centre IV was not equipped to provide ultrasound scan services due to 12 (60%) frequent breakdown and poor maintenance of equipment which led to 18 (60%) ultrasound scan services not being readily available, 12 (60%) long waiting time to receive services as most waited more than 2 hours to receive services. Conclusion and recommendations: Respondents faced various and health facility-related factors which influenced their utilization of ultrasound scan services. The key recommendations included ready availability of services through regular and timely maintenance of equipment, improving efficiency, and reducing waiting time as well as improved health education of mothers about the importance of using the services.

A hybrid framework to model factors affecting construction labour productivity

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 630-654 ◽  
Author(s):  
Majid Parchami Jalal ◽  
Shahab Shoar
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Labour Productivity ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Schedule Delay ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Hybrid Framework ◽  
Novel Method ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The Impact

Purpose This paper aims to model different causal relations among factors interacting with labour productivity in order to recognize the most important factors influencing and influenced by it. Design/methodology/approach Top 60 factors affecting labour productivity were determined and grouped into 5 major groups by reviewing previous research and interviewing relevant experts. The interactions of factors were modelled using system dynamics (SD) approach. The resulting causal loop diagrams obtained from SD were then applied for identifying the most crucial factors influencing and influenced by labour productivity through the decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) method. The impact of factors on each other was finally determined based on the opinions of 63 experts selected from the Iranian construction industry. Findings The results indicated that factors such as fatigue, lack of labour motivation and lack of skill are the most influencing, and factors such as schedule delay and inflation in the cost of execution are the most influenced by labour productivity. In the end, a set of recommendations to improve construction labour productivity was also presented. Originality/value The main contribution of the study is proposing a novel method which is capable of providing insights into how causes and effects of construction labour productivity are interrelated. Furthermore, the proposed method makes this study distinct from previous research in the light of prioritizing factors and offering recommendations according to the interrelationships among factors.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing BIM Adoption for Construction Enterprises in China

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Ruixue Zhang ◽  
Yuyan Tang ◽  
Liang Wang ◽  
Zeyu Wang
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Construction Enterprises ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Hypothesis Model ◽  
Wide Range

The construction industry is one of the important pillars of the Chinese national economy. BIM, as a new information technology tool, provides an intelligent digital representation of buildings to support diverse activities and brings about a wide range of benefits throughout the life cycle of projects. However, BIM has not been widely adopted in construction enterprises in China. It is necessary to make a comprehensive and systematic analysis of the influencing factors for BIM adoption. This paper sums up 13 influencing factors from four aspects, namely, technology, economy, institution, and environment aspect. The questionnaire survey and statistical analysis were used to collect and process data which is applied to determine the influencing factors. Based on relevant literature, a hypothesis model was established by the structural equation modeling method. SPSS software and AMOS software were used to test the model. Then, the key factors influencing BIM adoption are induced. The results show that the key factors that influence BIM adoption in China include personnel quality, investment in personnel training, BIM standardization, and the influence of senior managers in the organization. Combined with the above conclusion, this paper puts forward some suggestions for promoting BIM adoption and specific measures to realize the wide application of BIM technology in the Chinese construction industry.

Factors affecting tender price in the Ghanaian construction industry

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 252-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ernest Kissi ◽  
Theophilus Adjei-Kumi ◽  
Edward Badu ◽  
Emmanuel Bannor Boateng
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
The Body ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Purpose Tender price remains an imperative parameter for clients in deciding whether to invest in a construction project, and it serves as a basis for tender price index (TPI) manipulations. This paper aims to examine the factors affecting tender price in the construction industry. Design/methodology/approach Based on the literature review, nine independent constructs and one dependent construct relating to tender pricing were identified. A structured questionnaire survey was conducted among quantity surveyors in Ghana. Partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) examined the influences of various constructs on tender price development (TPD) and the relationships among TPD and TPI. Findings Results showed that cultural attributes, client attributes, contractor attributes; contract procedures and procurement methods; consultant and design team; external factors and market conditions; project attributes; sustainable and technological attributes; and TPI have a positive influence on tender price, whereas fraudulent attributes exert a negative influence. Practical implications The findings offer construction professionals broader understanding of factors that affect tender pricing. The results may be used in professional decision-making in the pricing of construction projects, as they offer clearer causal relations between how each construct will influence pricing. Originality/value This study adds to the body of construction pricing knowledge by establishing the relationships and degree of influences of various factors on tender price. These findings provide a valuable reference for practitioners.

FACTORS INFLUENCING PRODUCTIVITY IN CONSTRUCTION

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khedher Yahya Almathami ◽  
Bambang Trigunarsyah ◽  
Vaughan Coffey
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Influential Factor ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Building Projects ◽  
Construction Productivity ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Poor Outcomes ◽  
Major Factors

Over the past three decades, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has witnessed a significant increase in new building projects and construction industry activity. The KSA construction industry is expected to continue developing and growing at a significant rate in the coming decades. However, several serious issues currently face the construction industry, in particular low productivity, which have contributed to poor outcomes where projects have been delayed or postponed. This paper discusses the major factors influencing productivity in the KSA construction industry. A questionnaire survey using a 5-point Likert scale was used to measure the importance of these factors. It was administered to 176 respondents from Grades 1, 2 and 3 construction companies, which are registered in the Contractors Classification Agency under the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs (MMRA). The questionnaire included five major factors identified from the literature review: managerial, labor-related, materials, tools and equipment, financial, and project-related. Using descriptive statistical analyses, it was found that the most important factors influencing construction productivity were financial factors, including issues such as the limited financial liquidity of the company, payment delays by owners, and limited cash flow. The next main influential factor was project-related, followed by factors related to materials and equipment, labor-related factors, and administrative and managerial factors.

Analysis of delays in Tanzanian construction industry

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 308-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Murali Sambasivan ◽  
T.J. Deepak ◽  
Ali Nasoor Salim ◽  
Venishri Ponniah
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Theoretical Development ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Cost Overrun ◽  
Effect Factors ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Cause And Effect

Purpose The purpose of this paper is twofold: first, to develop theoretical underpinnings using TCE, and second, to run the analysis using an advanced tool such as structural equation modeling (SEM). Design/methodology/approach This study was conducted in the construction industry in Tanzania. A questionnaire-based survey method was used. A total of 308 respondents participated in the study. The relationships between the cause and effect factors were analyzed using SEM. Findings The important findings are as follows:cost overrun can be explained by consultant-related and material-related factors; disputes can be explained by cost overrun; arbitration can be explained by consultant-related, cost overrun, and dispute factors; litigation can be explained by client-related, disputes, and arbitration factors; and abandonment can be explained by consultant-related, external-related, disputes, arbitration, and litigation factors. Originality/value The main contributions of this study are theoretical development and comprehensive analyses of “cause” and “effect” factors of delays in the construction industry.

scholarly journals Structural equation model of quality control in construction production of Vietnam

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 140-149
Author(s):  
A. F. Yudina ◽  
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Thai Hiep Nguyen ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Structural Equation Model ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Factors Affecting

This article presents the results of the analysis of factors affecting quality control in the construction industry of Vietnam on the basis of the method of confirmation factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation model (SEM). The results show that 25 factors, 6 goals, which are located in 5 criteria, are the most important for quality control in the construction industry of Vietnam. However, to be able to more fully reflect the results of the analysis, according to the data obtained from the survey, it is necessary to add 17 relationships. The results of the analysis also show that the model achieves convergence, discriminatory value and high reliability, but without unidirectionality.

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