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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H E (2022) The Interaction Between the Main Determinants of Construction Organisational Performance in New Zealand , Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.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assessment tool for building information modelling (BIM) systems: incorporation of hygrothermal modelling into BIM, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Dhawan, K (2023) Supply chain management driven logistics efficiency in the New Zealand construction sector, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Doan, D T (2019) Enhancing green star certification by improving bim uptake through system dynamics modelling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.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sustainable construction through construction & demolition waste minimisation in residential building projects , Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Nagar, S (2015) Internationalisation of New Zealand civil construction firms: opportunities and challenges in Asia, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.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Development of an automated structural health monitoring system based on wireless sensor network for civil structures, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.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O (2019) Real-time and dynamic planning and scheduling under disruption using multi-hybrid simulation and optimisation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.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of adopting building information modelling for refurbishment of complex buildings: Case study of auckland, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Raina, P (2015) An examination of the retention practice in the New Zealand construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Rajeh, M (2014) Comparative analysis of construction procurement systems based on transaction costs, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Ramachandra, T (2013) Exploring feasible solutions to payment problems in the construction industry in New Zealand, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Auckland University of Technology.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Developing a strategy-led approach as a suitable methodology for construction project planning and implementation , Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
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.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: competition; construction supply chain; collaboration; communication; information system; integration; payment; production process; purchasing; supply chain management; New Zealand; questionnaire survey; interview
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- URL: https://hdl.handle.net/10292/7428
- Abstract:
Concurrent with the development of interest in supply chain management in the broad manufacturing sector, there has been an increasing interest in supply chain management research in construction. The New Zealand construction supply chain comprises a network of project parties connected upstream and downstream to produce what the end consumer wants -much like in any production process. However there is little by way of aggregation or integration in the construction supply chain. Indeed historically disintegration has been its default state. Construction of buildings or structures incorporates a diversity of different materials/products that have to be properly selected, procured and utilised. Materials selection is vital as it influences the cost, durability, serviceability and aesthetic values of buildings or structures wherein these materials are embedded. The study reported here investigates the nature of the materials supply chain in the New Zealand residential construction sector and suggests possible mechanisms that could improve current materials supply chain practices. The study investigated the subject matter from the perspectives of building materials suppliers, residential building contractors, architects, and homeowners. Firstly, the study conducted 30 semi-structured interviews across the supply chain in the Auckland region. Based on the results obtained, a New Zealand wide questionnaire survey was then administered to a wider population of similar stakeholders. Both the qualitative and quantitative information gathered were then synthesised and the research findings were verified using subject matter expert interviews. The study found that the New Zealand construction industry mostly practices traditional procurement strategies and materials supply chain management processes are sub-optimal, leading to a plethora of knock-on effects on industry practice. Further, the New Zealand construction supply chain is fragmented and characterised by poor communication, resulting in a misalignment of needs among materials supply chain stakeholders. Moreover, the residential construction sector is characterised by high building materials prices, inferior products, very-customised houses, high transport costs, high labour costs, materials substitution (non-adherence to materials specified), and materials delivery issues. The research proposes among others, increased standardisation of residential buildings, greater collaboration in the supply chain, a centralised web-based building materials information system, more competition in the supply chain, education of homeowners regarding materials, a government body to control materials suppliers payment problems, adoption of modern technology to perform better supply chain decisions, and consideration of performance warranties on building materials to improve the current materials supply chain in the New Zealand residential construction sector. On the whole, the study integrates the materials selection, purchasing and supply behaviours of all construction stakeholders, emphasising the benefits of collaboration in the supply chain. It is anticipated this will improve the current materials supply chain in the New Zealand residential sector. Finally, the study provides new insights on the building materials supply chain in New Zealand from the perspectives of supply chain stakeholders in the housing sector. Overall the study reported here adds significantly to the understanding of contemporary perceptions on supply chain dynamics in the New Zealand construction industry.
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.