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Ahmad, S, Soetanto, R and Goodier, C (2019) Lean approach in precast concrete component production. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(03), 457–70.

Hamzeh, F, Rached, F, Hraoui, Y, Karam, A J, Malaeb, Z, El Asmar, M and Abbas, Y (2019) Integrated project delivery as an enabler for collaboration: a Middle East perspective. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(03), 334–47.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction industry; Critical success factors; Integration; Contracts; Collaboration; Project management;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 2044-124X
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-05-2018-0084
  • Abstract:
    This study investigates the extent to which the popular forms of contract adopted in the Middle East (ME) address collaboration. The purpose of this paper is to assess how collaboration features weaved into the construct of integrated project delivery (IPD) may impact projects in the ME. In this context, the study identifies features in IPD and existing delivery methods that may enable or inhibit collaboration and evaluates their impact on project success from the perspective of various contract managers in the ME. Design/methodology/approach The study employs structured face-to-face interviews with 41 construction industry practitioners in top contract management positions in the ME to evaluate the significance of collaboration features in IPD. Data collected from the structured interviews/surveys were analyzed using statistical tools in R and Excel. Findings Results reveal that while experts recognize the collaboration benefits which IPD features may contribute to a project, the current contractual environment of the industry does not optimally encompass these features. The current status of project delivery does not favor IPD implementation nor does it enable its collaborative features. Originality/value This study contributes to the growing international body of knowledge addressing the application of collaborative contracts in construction projects, and it is innovative in evaluating collaboration features within IPD and exiting project deliveries in the ME.

Karunaratne, T L W and De Silva, N (2019) Demand-side energy retrofit potential in existing office buildings. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(03), 426–39.

Ke, Y, Ling, F Y, Ning, Y and Zhang, Z (2019) Managing relationships in large public projects: comparative study of China and Singapore. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(03), 348–63.

Kissi, E, Agyekum, K, Baiden, B K, Tannor, R A, Asamoah, G E and Andam, E T (2019) Impact of project monitoring and evaluation practices on construction project success criteria in Ghana. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(03), 364–82.

Oyewole, E O and Dada, J O (2019) Training gaps in the adoption of building information modelling by Nigerian construction professionals. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(03), 399–411.

Sackey, E, Tuuli, M and Dainty, A (2019) Expansive learning in contemporary construction organisations. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(03), 383–98.

Zahed, S E, Shahooei, S, Farooghi, F, Shahandashti, M and Ardekani, S (2019) Life-cycle cost analysis of a short-haul underground freight transportation system for the DFW Airport. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(03), 440–56.

Zarghami, S A, Gunawan, I and Schultmann, F (2019) Entropy of centrality values for topological vulnerability analysis of water distribution networks. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(03), 412–25.