scholarly journals Improvement of estimating method for construction management service fee by case study

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 16-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ung-Kyun Lee ◽  
Wi-Sung Yoo ◽  
Dong-In Kim ◽  
Tae-Hoon Kim ◽  
Min-Soo Cha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Management ◽  
Management Service

scholarly journals Improve a Human Resource Allocation Guide in Construction Management based on Case study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 626-637
Author(s):  
Seongmi Kang Et.al
Keyword(s):  
Resource Allocation ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Construction Management ◽  
Allocation Problem ◽  
Management Service ◽  
Resource Allocation Problem ◽  
Construction Process ◽  
Resource Requirement

The object of this paper is to analyze difference Human Resource allocation Guide, and suggest improved Human Resource allocation Guide to meet the owner’s needs. This paper analyzed the present situation of Human Resource allocation Guide by announcement and law through case study of construction management service about public office awarded by Public Procurement Service (PPS) from 2011 to 2013, and considered proper Human Resource allocation Guide in design process, during and after construction process. Based on the findings of current study, the following problems were identified; difference between announcement and legal Human Resource allocation, Human Resource allocation problem during the whole phase of project, and Human Resource allocation problem of work types. For the improvement, this paper suggests specifying minimum Human Resource requirement in RFP (Require For Proposal) so that it is available to manage flexible Human Resource allocation, proper Human Resource allocation Guide, in design process, to reduce the workload in construction process, and Human Resource allocation in construction process for appropriate compensation package. This study is anticipated to help the next following study to improve inefficient Human Resource allocation Guide.

A critical analysis of water PPP failures in sub-Saharan Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Salman Tariq ◽  
Xueqing Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Construction Management ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Rigorous Approach ◽  
First Case ◽  
Management Perspective ◽  
Sub Saharan

PurposeTop-down pressure from donors, public sector inefficiencies and fund deficits have steered the introduction of public–private partnerships (PPPs) in sub-Saharan Africa. However, PPP activities in the water sector have been quite insignificant compared to other infrastructure sectors in this region. In addition, a number of water PPPs have encountered great difficulties and subsequent failures. This study aims at unveiling the underlying reasons behind failures.Design/methodology/approachThis study has classified the failure types of water PPPs and reviewed the development of water PPPs in sub-Saharan Africa to identify failed ones. Eight failed case studies are completed through the rigorous approach of event sequence mapping.FindingsNine root causes of water PPP failure are identified through a thorough examination of these failed water PPP cases and the interrelationships between these failure causes are established. The failure causes are further generalized through literature focusing on water PPP failures in developing countries and problematic issues that hinder the implementation of successful water PPPs across different Sub-Saharan African countries. Recommendations are provided for future improvements in carrying out water PPPs in Sub-Saharan Africa by learning past lessons and drawing experiences.Originality/valueThis is the first case study on water PPP failures in Sub-Saharan Africa from a construction management perspective. This study will help governments and the private sector in developing stronger future water PPPs.

scholarly journals Assessment of Professional Competence in a Construction Management Problem-based Learning Setting

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcus Jefferies ◽  
Swee Chen ◽  
Jane Conway
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Construction Management ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Management Programme ◽  
Professional Standards ◽  
Student Experiences ◽  
Management Problem ◽  
Competency Based

This paper discusses the congruence between problem-based learning (PBL) and competencybased assessment and describes how competency based assessment has been implementedin a professional construction management programme. The design andunderlying principles of assessment approaches used to determine students' professionalcompetence through use of professional standards to frame learning and assessment arediscussed. Through presentation of preliminary findings of a case study that explores staffand student experiences in the construction management programme, the authors describethe issues and challenges they have encountered in implementing competencybased assessment in a PBL programme within the context of higher education.

scholarly journals Construction Management Service Learning: A “How To” Process for Success

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-92
Author(s):  
R. Casey Cline ◽  
Ken Robson ◽  
Michael Kroth
Keyword(s):  
Service Learning ◽  
Construction Management ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Management Service ◽  
Community Partner ◽  
Daunting Task ◽  
Practical Standpoint

To ensure that students are prepared for positions in the construction industry, construction management education programs expose students to industry relevant construction management (CM) theory and practice. Traditional transmission teaching methodologies, while arguably effective for teaching management theory and practice, are not as effective for the transfer of practical leadership skills and knowledge of construction specific processes. As an alternative teaching strategy, many CM programs incorporate service-learning (S-L) into curricula; providing students practical experience, focusing on the acquisition of knowledge through goal setting, thinking, planning, experimentation, observation, and reflection.        However, from a practical standpoint, the development of a service-learning project can be a daunting task for the educator. Beyond determining a suitable project, a great deal of work must be undertaken to ensure a successful learning experience for the learner, as well as a successful project for the project owner or community partner. Processes must be put in place to ensure that the project is well developed, the student is practicing relevant CM skills, the project is completed in a timely manner to the satisfaction of the owner, and that the student learns through active reflection.        Thus, this paper is presented not as a project specific case study, but an attempt to simplify for CM educators the development of CM S-L projects and to provide a step-by-step process to facilitate a successful learning experience. 

scholarly journals Examining the impact of students’ attendance, sketching, visualization, and tutors experience on students’ performance: a case of building structures course in construction management

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fahim Ullah ◽  
Samad Sepasgozer ◽  
Faham Tahmasebinia ◽  
Saleh Mohammad Ebrahimzadeh Sepasgozar ◽  
Steven Davis
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Construction Management ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
The Body ◽  
Building Structures ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Final Exam ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Core Course

The aim of this paper is to examine students’ performance in a computation-based course by evaluating the effects of key factors including sketching, visualization resources provided to them during the lectures, their attendance and tutors’ experience. A systematic review was conducted including 192 articles published during January 2010 to December 2019. Further, a case study has been conducted in which 633 students from non-engineering backgrounds were taught a core course of construction over three-yearly sessions from 2017 to 2019. The performance has been assessed through two quizzes of 10% weight each, assignment of 40% weight and a final exam with 30% weight in 2017-18 and 40% weight in 2019 were utilized with an attendance criterion of below 75% as low attendance. The statistical result highlights that a clear difference of 14% overall marks exist between the students with less than 75% attendance and the ones with 75% and above in 2017 and a 10% gap in 2018. Students with high marks in sketching secured higher overall marks as compared to others highlighting that the sketching skill is useful to construction students. The findings contribute to the body of education knowledge by evaluating key influential factors and provide a useful benchmark to other educators in the field. 

scholarly journals Building a research data management service for the London school of hygiene & tropical medicine

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 424-439 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gareth Knight
Keyword(s):  
Data Management ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Tropical Medicine ◽  
Limited Resources ◽  
London School ◽  
Management Service ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Data Management ◽  
Time Investment

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a case study of work performed at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine to set-up a Research Data Management Service and tailor it to the needs of health researchers. Design/methodology/approach – The paper describes the motivations for establishing the RDM Service and outlines the three objectives that were set to improve data management practice within the institution. Each of the objectives are explored in turn, stating how they were addressed. Findings – A university with limited resources can operate a RDM Service that pro-actively supports researchers wishing to manage research data by monitoring evolving support needs, identifying common trends and developing resources that will reduce the time investment needed. The institution-wide survey identified a need for guidance on developing data documentation and archiving research data following project completion. Analysis of ongoing support requests identifies a need for guidance on data management plans and complying with journal sharing requirements. Research limitations/implications – The paper provides a case study of a single institution. The results may not be generally applicable to universities that support other disciplines. Practical implications – The case study may be helpful in helping other universities to establish an RDM Service using limited resources. Originality/value – The paper outlines how the evolving data management needs of public health researchers can be identified and a strategy that can be adopted by an RDM Service to efficiently address these requirements.

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