scholarly journals Achieving Sustainable Procurement in Construction Projects: The Pivotal Role of a Project Management Office

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Ershadi ◽  
Marcus Jefferies ◽  
Peter Davis ◽  
Mohammad Mojtahedi
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Ecological Impacts ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Sustainable Practices ◽  
Sustainable Procurement ◽  
Project Procurement

Environmental and ecological impacts associated with construction activities have become an ever-increasing concern, especially the considerable amount of waste generated on construction sites. Regulations and growing client pressure on meeting environmental standards have led contractors to adopt sustainable practices and try to embed this concept in their processes. Sustainable procurement management (SPM) as a potential solution takes the environmental consequences of procurement decisions into account and integrates sustainable practices into project procurement to bring positive environmental outcomes. Previous research has mainly focused on the public sector in achieving green procurement, yet this study attempts to highlight internal capacities that help private organisations manage the requirements associated with practicing sustainability. It is theorised that robust management structures, specifically project management offices (PMOs), would enhance the oversight capabilities of contractors in implementing the SPM process. The objectives of the current study are to (1) identify the requirements of a sustainable project procurement process in construction sites based on a literature review, and (2) explore the facilitative role of PMO units in achieving these requirements in the private sector. A literature review was conducted followed by a qualitative survey to solicit the viewpoints of construction professionals in principle contracting firms. As a result of the study, we identified 17 sustainability requirements and found that PMOs boost collaboration and improve the quality of decision making towards sustainable procurement. The findings (1) explain how PMOs support sustainability, (2) provide insights on implementing sustainable practices in project purchases, and (3) improve theoretical understanding of the SPM principles. 

scholarly journals EVALUATION OF CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS – AN EMPIRICAL STUDY IN LITHUANIA

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neringa Gudienė ◽  
Audrius Banaitis ◽  
Nerija Banaitienė
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Project Manager ◽  
Management Team ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Survey Results

This paper aims to identify a comprehensive list of critical success factors for construction projects in Lithuania. Based on the available literature review, this paper identified 71 success factors under 7 broad groups. Based on the survey results, ten factors including project manager competence, project management team members' competence, project manager coordinating skills, client clear and precise goals/objectives, project value, project management team members' relevant past experience, project manager organising skills, project manager effective and timely conflict resolution, client ability to make timely decision, and project manager experience were determined as the most important success factors for construction projects. These critical success factors are of great significance both to researchers and industry practitioners.

scholarly journals Understanding the Key Quality Factors in Construction Projects—A Systematic Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 10376
Author(s):  
Sławomir Wawak ◽  
Žanesa Ljevo ◽  
Mladen Vukomanović
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Planning Stage ◽  
Starting Point

Project management frameworks describe the preferred approaches to project quality management, as well as applicable methods and tools. Despite this, quality problems in the construction project are still widespread. This study aimed to identify crucial quality-related factors in construction project management and find relations between them, to help researchers and project managers better respond to quality issues. A systematic literature review (SLR) was used to identify previous studies on quality-related factors. Literature review and further quantitative analysis revealed that quality-related factors are related to three categories: Quality of project process, quality of organisational processes, and quality of results (products), which together create the quality of the whole construction project. The results highlight quality-related factors (14 related to the quality of processes, 6 to quality of an organisation, and 13 to quality of products) that should be taken into account in further research, as well as planning and executing construction projects. Their inclusion at the planning stage should help project managers, sponsors, and steering committees avoid or minimise quality-related problems. Moreover, this study sheds an interesting light on quality. We found that the quality of processes and quality of an organisation has precedence over the final product quality. Based on the results of the study, structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to create a null model that will be the starting point for further research in the construction enterprises.

Application of Risk Significance Index Score to Construction Projects in Malaysia

2013 ◽  
Vol 838-841 ◽  
pp. 3102-3108
Author(s):  
Boon Hoe Goh ◽  
Byung Gyoo Kang ◽  
Chung Lian Liew ◽  
Wee Kang Choong ◽  
Tuck Wai Yeong
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Index Score ◽  
Project Risk ◽  
Interview Survey ◽  
Potential Risks

Risk management is one of the most important areas in project management particularly in the construction industry. However it is not possible to analyze all of the potential risks as it will require too much time and effort. Therefore in order to identify and analyze the significant risks, the risks should be categorized and ranked. This research applied the concept of risk significance index score to construction projects in Malaysia. A comprehensive list of 40-potential risks has been developed through literature review and an interview survey. A questionnaire survey was conducted to produce project risk significance index score for the risks. The ranks of the risks have been identified and solutions for the significant risks have been produced through interviews. This research proves the practical use of risk significance index score for construction projects in Malaysia.

scholarly journals Identifying Motivational and Demotivational Productivity Factors in Qatar Construction Projects

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 3945-3948 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. H. Momade ◽  
M. R. Hainin
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Motivational Factors ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Effective Performance ◽  
The Impact

Motivation is one of the factors that influence productivity. Project management plays a vital role in the success of projects in Qatar construction industry (QCI). It relies profoundly on the team’s active participation and effective performance. Hence it is important to assess the impact of motivation and demotivation on performance. The main objective of this paper is to identify the key factors that cause motivation and de-motivation in QCI. Literature review, surveys with experts and semi-structured interviews were conducted to identify these factors. Using these factors to conduct specific motivational programs will help improve productivity in QCI. Research on motivational factors impacting productivity has not been conducted in Qatar before, so this work will provide insight on how to deal with productivity issues that QCI faces ahead of a major world event that Qatar will host in 2022.

Knowledge Management in a Project Climate

2005 ◽  
pp. 130-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elayne Coakes ◽  
Anton Bradburn ◽  
Cathy Black
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Substantial Risk ◽  
Frontline Managers

This case study concerns the company Taylor Woodrow, which is a housing, property, and construction business operating internationally in situations where frontline operations are characterised by project management. Construction projects can sometimes carry substantial risk, and this case examines the role of knowledge management at Taylor Woodrow in minimising the probability of mischance by promoting best practice and lessons learned. The case shows how best practice can be developed through knowledge-sharing facilitated by networks of relationships. Some relationships are external — between the company, its partners, suppliers, and customers. Other relationships are internal — between frontline managers on construction sites and headquarters’ staff. The case study indicates how knowledge is collated and distributed for the mutual benefit of all stakeholders.

Knowledge Management in a Project Climate

2011 ◽  
pp. 2843-2849
Author(s):  
Elayne Coakes ◽  
Anton Bradburn ◽  
Cathy Black
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Substantial Risk ◽  
Frontline Managers

This case study concerns the company Taylor Woodrow, which is a housing, property, and construction business operating internationally in situations where frontline operations are characterised by project management. Construction projects can sometimes carry substantial risk, and this case examines the role of knowledge management at Taylor Woodrow in minimising the probability of mischance by promoting best practice and lessons learned. The case shows how best practice can be developed through knowledge-sharing facilitated by networks of relationships. Some relationships are external — between the company, its partners, suppliers, and customers. Other relationships are internal — between frontline managers on construction sites and headquarters’ staff. The case study indicates how knowledge is collated and distributed for the mutual benefit of all stakeholders.

scholarly journals The role of contractor in improving buildability in construction projects in Bali

2019 ◽  
Vol 276 ◽  
pp. 02023
Author(s):  
Ari Sanjaya I Putu ◽  
Putu Joni I Gede ◽  
Frederika Ariany
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Management Team ◽  
Time Cost ◽  
Improvement Program ◽  
Important Principle ◽  
Implementation Stages ◽  
Construction Knowledge

Buildability is defined as the optimum use of construction knowledge and experience (time, cost, quality) at the planning, design, procurement, and field implementation stages so that the building can be completed effectively, efficiently and of good quality. The successful application of the buildabbility improvement program depends on the commitment of all members of the project management team to achieve success. The project management team includes the owner of the project planning and implementation. The aim of the research is to find out the important principle of buildability so that the contractor can play a bigger role in improving constructability. Data collection was carried out by questionnaires and interviews. The results of the analysis showed that the role of the contractor in improving buildability was the highest in the factor of Construction knowledge, team expertise and integration.

scholarly journals Review on Project Manager’s Leadership Skills in the Pre-Construction Phase of Sustainable Construction Projects

2019 ◽  
Vol 266 ◽  
pp. 01011
Author(s):  
Noorul Adharina Zulkiffli ◽  
Aryani Ahmad Latiffi
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
Effective Leadership ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Project Manager ◽  
Sustainable Construction

Project managers have played a vital role in sustainable construction projects by integrating the concept of sustainability into their practices. The role of project manager is important in all phases of sustainable construction projects but especially in the pre-construction phase when the greatest challenges that require their involvement occur. This requires project managers to have effective leadership skills to think a project through and remain focused on the end goal. Thus, the aim of this paper is to identify the project manager’s leadership skills in the pre-construction phase of sustainable construction projects. A key significant contribution of this paper is the literature review of journals and books on project manager’s leadership skills when engaged in sustainable construction projects. The overall intent is to highlight and identify the leadership skills of project managers in the pre-construction phase of sustainable construction projects so that the values and benefits of these skills can be adapted in current practices to successfully deliver such projects.

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