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Alqudah, H E (2022) The Interaction Between the Main Determinants of Construction Organisational Performance in New Zealand , Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Brauner, M (2020) Developing an optimized sustainability assessment tool for building information modelling (BIM) systems: incorporation of hygrothermal modelling into BIM, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Dhawan, K (2023) Supply chain management driven logistics efficiency in the New Zealand construction sector, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Doan, D T (2019) Enhancing green star certification by improving bim uptake through system dynamics modelling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Gade, R (2022) Achieving sustainable construction through construction & demolition waste minimisation in residential building projects , Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Nagar, S (2015) Internationalisation of New Zealand civil construction firms: opportunities and challenges in Asia, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Navabian, N (2020) Development of an automated structural health monitoring system based on wireless sensor network for civil structures, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Nwadigo, O (2019) Real-time and dynamic planning and scheduling under disruption using multi-hybrid simulation and optimisation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Okakpu, A I (2019) Investigating the effectiveness of adopting building information modelling for refurbishment of complex buildings: Case study of auckland, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Raina, P (2015) An examination of the retention practice in the New Zealand construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Rajeh, M (2014) Comparative analysis of construction procurement systems based on transaction costs, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Ramachandra, T (2013) Exploring feasible solutions to payment problems in the construction industry in New Zealand, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Auckland University of Technology.
Ramanayaka, C D D (2013) Developing a strategy-led approach as a suitable methodology for construction project planning and implementation , Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: reflective practice; uncertainty; artificial intelligence; decision making; project delivery; project success; New Zealand; productivity; questionnaire survey; cost overrun; construction project; project manager; critical success factor; interview
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- URL: https://hdl.handle.net/10292/5728
- Abstract:
Successful project delivery is somewhat elusive because project failures in terms of cost overruns, time delays and quality failures have become common far and wide contributing to low productivity statistics. The evolvement of management philosophies has shown that real world situations are complicated involving qualitative and quantitative features, and hence mathematics and science cannot provide adequate solutions effectively by their own. To enhance decision making through heuristic procedures, several efforts are described in literature including the development of advanced database software packages and computer aided design such as the use of artificial intelligence. However, these solutions are inadequate to mitigate construction failures due to their inadequate capacities and hefty investment amounts. Under these circumstances, some scholars suggest that the development of a strategy-led approach is the only viable solution for construction project planning. Therefore, throughout this doctoral study, the aim is to investigate what strategic approach could be suggested for planning and implementation to successfully deliver construction projects that ensure achievement of the desired outcomes. To investigate the suitability of the strategy-led approach, this research study employs ‘critical multiplism’, in which different research methods are used and the results of each method are finally triangulated. These research methods include the review of literature, an archival analysis of the Construction Manager Year Award (CMYA) statements provided by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), UK, a questionnaire survey to recipients of New Zealand Institute of Building (NZIOB) achiever awards, and interviews with recognized subject matter experts. The results of the data analysis showed that the strategy-led approach to planning and implementation can effectively cope with complexity, dynamism, uncertainty and uniqueness of construction projects. Further, significant relationships were found between the influence of strategies towards critical success factors and project success in terms of cost, time, quality and overall success. The research study found that the strategy-led approach would involve a combination of technical rationality and reflective practice, which construction project managers should apply in planning and implementing projects. The research gives useful recommendations which could facilitate successful delivery of construction projects. The strategy-led approach suggested by this research study is a combination of construction project strategies and traditional planning tools where generative versus rational, spontaneous versus deliberate and transformational versus revolutionary typologies are used as a combination in an appropriate way. It is hoped that these recommendations could improve the reliability of construction project planning approaches so that failures due to increasing complexities and uncertainties can be avoided successfully.
Robertson, C M (2018) Migrant worker perceptions of life, work, health and safety in Kuwait: A construction industry perspective, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Rotimi, F E (2013) An evaluative framework for defects in new residential buildings: The New Zealand case, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Samarasinghe, D A S (2014) Building materials supply chains: An evaluative study of the New Zealand residential construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Samasoni, J C (2017) Evaluating the feasibility of implementing a risk-based inspection scheme by building consent authorities in New Zealand, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Soltanifar, M (2020) A framework to improve the performance of public tender evaluation procedures in New Zealand, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Staal, A A G (2019) Managing innovative suppliers: Exploring company, procurement, and performance variables in New Zealand construction supply chains, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Tran, V D (2017) Evaluating the economics of construction and demolition waste minimisation and zero waste in the New Zealand construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Vilasini, N (2014) Generating value in alliance contracts through the lean concept , Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Zaeri, F (2017) Exploring the potential for the application of simulation methods in construction project delivery in New Zealand , Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Zhang, T (2019) Investigating the effectiveness of BIM-bms integration on managing existing building facilities: A New Zealand educational building case, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Zhao, N (2021) Developing a framework for roading infrastructure projects procurement system selection, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.