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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.

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.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Project management; Relationship management; Contractual governance; Large projects; Public projects; Relational governance;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 2044-124X
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-10-2018-0128
  • Abstract:
    One of the solutions to manage large public projects that are complex and difficult to manage is through relationship management. Although formal and relational approaches have been adopted in managing relationships, it is widely recognized that participants from developed and developing economies have different mindsets toward these two approaches. The purpose of this paper is hence to elucidate the more effective practices for managers to manage relationships in large public projects that are in countries of different sizes and stages of development. Design/methodology/approach A structured questionnaire survey was conducted. Multiple stakeholders involved in public construction projects in Singapore and China that include public sector clients and consultants, private sector contractors and conszultants, were approached for data collection to provide information on one of their completed large public project. Findings Both Singapore and China primarily adopt contractual governance by making rational decisions, pursuing profit and using the contract to guard against trouble. Participants in Singapore are more deeply committed and work more collaboratively than their counterparts in China. Project partners in China build stronger relationships, which may be due to the importance of “guanxi” to conduct business activities there. Originality/value The comparative study provides managers with different sets of governance practices to adopt to improve the relationships with public clients in large public projects under different environments. In large public projects in developed countries, participants should rely more on relational practices that show commitment and teamwork, while those in developing countries participate in activities that build up their social networks.

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.