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Abdolrezaei, H, Siahkali, H and Olamaei, J (2021) Coordination of similar days and multi-objective posterior process to predict energy of transmission substation. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(6), 1556-85.
Chellappa, V, Srivastava, V and Salve, U R (2021) A systematic review of construction workers' health and safety research in India. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(6), 1488-504.
Eken, T Y, Sarioglu, C and Kucuk, I (2021) Corrosion behaviour of twin-roll cast 8006 aluminium alloy foil with different thicknesses for the food packaging industry. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(6), 1421-32.
Evans, M, Farrell, P, Zewein, W and Mashali, A (2021) Analysis framework for the interactions between building information modelling (BIM) and lean construction on construction mega-projects. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(6), 1451-71.
Faraji, A (2021) Neuro-fuzzy system based model for prediction of project performance in downstream sector of petroleum industry in Iran. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(6), 1268-90.
Heidari, A, Imani, D M and Khalilzadeh, M (2021) A hub location model in the sustainable supply chain considering customer segmentation. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(6), 1387-420.
Hongsheng, T, Changwen, H and Chenye, G (2021) Development of a rotatable similar simulation experimental system for steep coal seam mining. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(6), 1373-86.
Hulio, Z H, Yousufzai, G and Jiang, W (2021) Statistical analysis of wind resource and energy potential assessment of Quaidabad site, Sindh Pakistan. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(6), 1291-316.
Mahmud, A T, Ogunlana, S O and Hong, W T (2021) Key driving factors of cost overrun in highway infrastructure projects in Nigeria: a context-based perspective. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(6), 1530-55.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: construction project; developing countries; governance; infrastructure project; leadership; payment; project success; client; consultant; contractor; project stakeholder; stakeholders; case study; interview; sample size; thematic analysis; weather; Nigeri
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- URL: 10.1108/JEDT-05-2020-0171
- Abstract:
Extensive research towards identifying the attributable cost overrun factors globally has been conducted predominantly from a survey-oriented perspective, which disregard the contextual basis on which these triggers manifest. This study aims to explore the driving factors of cost overrun in highway projects, specific to the Nigerian context. The research used a context-based approach to seek project stakeholders' perspectives on the key drivers of cost overrun in highway projects in Nigerian. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with client, contractor and consultant organisations involved in the provision of highway infrastructure projects in Nigeria. The collected data was analysed using a developed coding framework grounded on a case study approach, principles of inductive thematic analysis and saliency analysis to identify the key drivers. Findings from the analysis identified triggers from macroeconomic, societal, leadership and project management perspectives with synergistic relationships with each other based on prevalence and significance. Among the key triggers is a delay in work progress, political instability, adverse weather, social issues, delay in progress payment to contractors and modification of project scope. In conclusion, the triggers of cost overrun in highway projects are contextually driven by the complex nature of the project management, societal, macroeconomic and leadership triggers specific to the Nigerian context. The research was limited to only highway infrastructure projects in Nigeria. Furthermore, the findings are based on a small sample size, and thus, caution must be taken before applying the outcome of this study in a generalised way to other contexts. Practical implications Practically, the stakeholders i.e. client, contractors and consultants should acknowledge the contextual circumstances in which each of the triggers takes place, which will aid in developing pragmatic measures and make the right decisions towards addressing these triggers during any highway construction project in Nigeria and enhance the chances of project success. The context-based approach applied in this study is expected to provide a new insight in understanding the triggers of cost overruns, especially in highway projects in Nigeria and indeed other developing countries with similar governance characteristics
Malge, A M and Pawar, P M (2021) Wind tunnel and numerical study of multi-storey vertical axis wind turbines with different configurations. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(6), 1358-72.
Mdibi, L, Van Zyl, R, Kosch, M and Ward, J (2021) A land-based HF transmitter for ionospheric propagation studies using SuperDARN radars. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(6), 1648-59.
Ostakh, O, Uzyakova, E, Grechishcheva, N and Kusheeva, V (2021) Ecotoxicological assessment of soil-like mixtures made of drill cuttings. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(6), 1433-50.
Othman, A A E and Alamoudy, F O (2021) Optimising building performance through integrating risk management and building information modelling during the design process. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(6), 1233-67.
Pandian, A N and Palanivelu, A (2021) Metaheuristic optimization based placement of SVCs with multiple objectives. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(6), 1586-600.
Perera, B A K S, Sirimewan, D C and Senadeera, A D (2021) Management of variations in the public-sector building construction projects in Sri Lanka. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(6), 1601-19.
Roy, S, Majumder, S, Bhattacharya, S and Sardar, I H (2021) Simulation and analysis of the effects of room surface reflectance combinations on a proposed retrofit illumination system of an office. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(6), 1620-47.
Sibanda, V, Mpofu, K and Trimble, J (2021) Methodology for the design of a reconfigurable guillotine shear and bending press machine (RGS&BPM). Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(6), 1317-43.
Somani, N, Singh, N and Gupta, N K (2021) Joining and characterization of SS-430 using microwave hybrid heating technique. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(6), 1344-57.
van Tonder, P and Low, M S (2021) The effect of CO loading on the properties of normal concrete vs fly ash concrete. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(6), 1472-87.
Yembi Renault, B, Agumba, J N and Ansary, N (2021) Regression analysis of the influence of demographic characteristics using risk management practices within South African small and medium construction enterprises. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(6), 1505-29.