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Arain, F M (2006) Knowledge-based decision support system (kbdss) for management of variation orders for school building projects in Singapore, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Asmone, A S (2020) Development of a bayesian based design-for-maintinability decision support framework, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Attarzadeh, M (2014) Negotiation-based risk management for PPP-BOT infrastructure projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil & Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore.

Ayodeji, A A (2008) Managing building and civil engineering project claims to reduce conflict intensity and contractors' potential to dispute, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Babatunde, O K (2013) Cross cultural management of quality performance of Chinese construction firms in Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Bajracharya, A (2009) Implementation of innovation on construction projects: A behavioral perspective, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Cao, W (2019) Data interpretation for infrastructure system diagnosis and prognosis based on model falsification, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil & Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore.

Chadalawada, J (2017) Data driven modelling and knowledge discovery in water resources engineering, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil & Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore.

Chen, C (2016) Crane planning optimization for construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , National University of Singapore (Singapore).

Chu, L (2017) Incorporation of functional considerations in highway pavement design and operations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , National University of Singapore.

Da Silva, N A F (2015) Building certification schemes and the quality of indoor environment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Danlei, Z (2019) The social and market outcomes of green buildings from developer and resident perspectives: The case of Singapore, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , National University of Singapore.

Dao, M A (2008) Determinants of firm compliance with environmental laws : A case study of Vietnam, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Das, S (2009) Comprehensive maintainability scoring system (COMASS) for commercial buidings in tropical climate of Singapore, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Dulung, A Z A (2007) Computer aided decision support system for the selection of subcontractors in building refurbishment works, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Ekanayake, L L (2006) Interface conflicts and regulatory decision making process on power projects in Sri Lanka, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Feng, Y (2011) Optimizing safety investments for building projects in Singapore, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Gan, C E (1998) Organizational interactions in the management of development projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Building & Real Estate, National University of Singapore.

Gao, S (2013) The toyota way model: An implementation framework for large Chinese construction firms, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Giang, D T H (2013) Developing critical capacities for the efficient use of public investments in infrastructure to support trade and economic development in Vietnam, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , National University of Singapore.

Goh, Y M (2005) A case-based reasoning approach to construction safety risk assessment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil Engineering, National University of Singapore.

He, N (2016) Conceptual cost modeling of innovative industrial estates using sysml and case-based reasoning, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil & Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore.

Hu, Z (2023) Personalized safety behavior management for construction workers considering cognitive factors, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil & Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore.

Huang, Y (2008) Analysis of the supply chain design and planning issues: Models and algorithms, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil Engineering, National University of Singapore.

Jafari, D M (2012) Resolution of multiparty construction disputes under the Singapore international arbitration legal framework, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Javed, F (2010) Integrated prioritization and optimization approach for pavement management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil Engineering, National University of Singapore.

Jiang, H (2006) Chinese multinational construction firms in international and domestic markets: A re-examination of the eclectic paradigm, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Kamardeen, I (2007) A fuzzy knowledge-based system for premium-rating of workers' compensation insurance for construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Khalili, A (2013) An IFC-based framework for optimizing level of prefabrication in industrialized building systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil & Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore.

Khoo, C C (1991) Cost analysis of building design for energy conservation in singapore, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Building & Real Estate, National University of Singapore.

Kumar, V (2019) Developing COBie dataset management system (CDMS) to enhance usability of building information model-facilities management information exchange standard, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , National University of Singapore.

Lavers, A P (1986) Professional negligence in the property-related professions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Building & Real Estate, National University of Singapore.

Li, S (2010) Strategies for international construction related consultancy firms to compete in China, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Liao, L (2018) Building information modeling-based process transformation to improve productivity in the Singapore construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Lim, J N (2007) Stimulating construction innovation in Singapore by developing the national system of innovation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Lim, K H (2006) Causal model for management of subcontractors in waste minimization, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Lim, T H B (2009) Organizational flexibility management in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Lin, G (2011) Decision model for determination of adaptation potential and renewal action for public housing in Singapore, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , National University of Singapore.

Lin, S (2022) Risk analysis and management for excavation engineering via multi-criteria decision making modeling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil & Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore.

Ling, F Y-Y (1998) Multi-attribute decision making model for evaluation and selection of consultants for design-and-build projects in Singapore, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , National University of Singapore.

Ling, Y Y (1999) Multi-attribute decision making model for evaluation and selection of consultants for design-and-build projects in singapore, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Building & Real Estate, National University of Singapore.

• Type: Thesis
• Keywords: competitiveness; skills; organisational psychology; psychology; construction industry development; decision making; industry development; project success; Singapore; architect; consultant; designer; interview
• ISBN/ISSN:
• URL: https://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/175774
• Abstract:
  As the design-and-build (DB) contractual arrangement becomes more widely used in Singapore, contractors who are not using in-house designers will increasingly need to select design consultants (architects and engineers) to help them to discharge their duty of providing the design for the DB project. Currently, there is no structured method available for contractors to select consultants. The rationale of this study is to construct a model, called the Consultant Selection Model, to assist contractors to select consultants for DB projects. The specific purposes of the research are to identify the criteria which DB contractors consider when making consultant selection decisions, to ascertain the relative importance of the criteria identified, and to isolate essential criteria which consultants must meet in order to be suitable for engagement for DB projects. From a literature survey and interviews with several DB contractors, 40 attributes that may be used for evaluating consultants were identified. A major survey of DB contractors, preceded by a pilot survey, was conducted to gauge whether they felt that the attributes identified were important for carrying out the design function in DB projects. Data were collected via mailed standard questionnaire. Respondents were selected from contractors who registered with the Construction Industry Development Board and who have DB experience. The questionnaire requested respondents to indicate, on a five-point scale, the importance of various attributes listed in the questionnaire. Another survey was conducted to find out the consultants' reactions to these 40 attributes. Data obtained from the survey were processed and the various attributes were categorised into 'important' and 'not important' using inferential statistics. The principal finding is that 34 of the 40 attributes identified are important for consultant selection. These 34 attributes were used to construct the Consultant Selection Model. The viii conclusion of this study is that consultants who are selected to undertake DB projects need to maintain 'hard skills', possess 'soft skills', quote low fees, and possess 'network' attributes. 'Hard skills' enable consultants to undertake task performance, which is the consultants' proficiency in performing their job-specific tasks. The organisational psychology literature suggests that these skills include 'general mental ability', 'job knowledge', 'task proficiency', and 'job experience'. In order to perform competently, consultants also need to possess a set of 'soft skills'. These 'soft skills' are important because consultants interact in an organisational setting instead of working by themselves, and therefore need to communicate with one another, coordinate actions, follow instructions, and occasionally go beyond their job descriptions. These skills comprised 'conscientiousness', 'initiative', 'social skills', 'controllability' and 'commitment'. Besides their quality derived from their 'hard' and 'soft'skills. consultants are also selected based on the competitiveness of the fees that they charge. In addition, DB contractors also consider 'network factor' comprising 'prior relationship', 'ongoing relationship' and 'reputation', when selecting consultants. It is recommended that contractors who wish to undertake DB projects and need to engage external consultants use the Consultant Selection Model to select consultants for their DB projects so that the 'right' consultant will be selected, and the chances of project success will be higher.

Manocha, N (2018) Infrastructure investments under deep uncertainty, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , National University of Singapore (Singapore).

Mao, Z (2003) Forecasting total factor productivity growth in the construction industry using neural network modelling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Ning, Y (2013) Boosting public construction project outcomes through relational transactions in Singapore, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Ong, J (2019) Enabling lean through using shared mental models for precast construction in Singapore, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , National University of Singapore.

Pasinu, H R (2011) Incorporating risk considerations in airport runway pavement maintenance management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil & Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore.

Peh, L C (2010) Relationship between flight-time and organization design of internationalizing architectural and engineering (a&e) consultancy firms, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Qui, N T (2013) Automated schedule generation and analysis from a construction requirement perspective, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil & Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore.

Shiromani, J P A G T (2014) Conceptual framework for environmental rating systems for infrastructure projects in sri lanka: Application to small hydropower projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Singh, S (1987) Cost models for approximate cost estimation of structural systems in commercial high rise buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Building & Real Estate, National University of Singapore.

Singhaputtangkul, N (2012) Knowledge-based decision support system quality function deployment (kbdss-qfd) tool for assessment of building envelope materials and designs in the early design stage, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Song, Y (2007) Intermediate function analysis for improving constructability, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil Engineering, National University of Singapore.

Stein, M (2012) Decision making with implementation dependent feedback, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil & Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore.

Supriadi, L S R (2014) Implementing business continuity management (bcm) using a knowledge based decision support system (kbdss) for indonesian contractors, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Suzuki, K (2017) The impact of national culture on communication management - japanese contractors in singapore construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Suzuki, K (2018) The impact of national culture on communication management: Japanese contractors in Singapore construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , National University of Singapore.

Tan, J Y (2005) Coordinated budget allocation in multi-district highway agencies, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil Engineering, National University of Singapore.

Tjandra, I K (2004) Organisational learning in construction: The case of construction firms in jakarta, Indonesia, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Toor, S-U-R (2009) Authentic leadership development and influence in the construction industry of Singapore, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Wu, M (2005) Modelling just-in-time purchasing in the ready mixed concrete industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Wu, P (2011) Application of the lean philosophy to reduce carbon emissions in the precast concrete industry of Singapore, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Yang, Y (2004) Modeling a decision support system for buildable designs, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Yeoh, K-W (2012) Construction requirements driven planning and scheduling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil & Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore.

Zeng, Z (2007) Coordinated rescheduling of precast production, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil Engineering, National University of Singapore.

Zhang, J (2012) Developing a construction safety management and audit system, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil & Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore.

Zhang, M (2011) Uncertainty and imprecision in safety assessment of offshore structures., Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil & Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore.

Zhao, X (2014) Enterprise risk management in Chinese construction firms operating overseas, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Zhong, Q (1998) Building process modelling using product modelling methodology and its application to scheduling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Building & Real Estate, National University of Singapore.

Zhong, Y (2013) Decision support system for the selection of structural frame material to achieve sustainability and constructability, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Building, National University of Singapore.

Zhu, L (2015) Design of a bankable and resilient financial arrangement for PPP projects using game theory with multi-agent simulation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil & Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore.