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Chia, F C, Skitmore, M, Runeson, G and Bridge, A (2012) An analysis of construction productivity in Malaysia. Construction Management and Economics, 30(12), 1055-69.

Kassem, M, Dawood, N and Mitchell, D (2012) A decision support system for the selection of curtain wall systems at the design development stage. Construction Management and Economics, 30(12), 1039-53.

Ling, F Y Y and Tran, P Q (2012) Effects of interpersonal relations on public sector construction contracts in Vietnam. Construction Management and Economics, 30(12), 1087-101.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: behavioural patterns; interpersonal relations; project performance; relational contracting; Vietnam
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2012.729848
  • Abstract:
    Public owners and private contractors and consultants are expected to maintain arm's length relationships with each other to avoid any accusation of corruption. In the context of public construction projects in Vietnam, this study examines: the relational contracting (RC) related behavioural patterns that lead to better interpersonal relations during the construction stage and at the end of the project among public project owners, and private contractors and consultants; and the extent to which better interpersonal relations affect project performance. Using a questionnaire survey, data were collected from public owners and private contractors and consultants in Vietnam. Correlation analysis shows that there exist several behavioural patterns that significantly affect interpersonal relations among project team members during the construction stage and at the end of the project, and the general harmony during the construction stage. It was also found that cost performance is significantly correlated with project harmony level. Schedule performance is significantly correlated with interpersonal relations between project team members during the construction stage, and at the end of the project. The findings indicate the important role that interpersonal relations play in project outcomes and vice versa. The behavioural patterns that are found to be significantly correlated with harmony during the construction stage and/or relationships among project team members suggest that concrete actions may be taken by owners, consultants and contractors to improve relationships, and thereby improve cost and schedule outcomes. It is recommended that owners, consultants and contractors adopt some of the behavioural patterns identified.

Loosemore, M, Chow, V W and McGeorge, D (2012) Modelling the risks of extreme weather events for Australasian hospital infrastructure using rich picture diagrams. Construction Management and Economics, 30(12), 1071-86.

Zheng, X, Chau, K W and Hui, E C-M (2012) The impact of property price on construction output. Construction Management and Economics, 30(12), 1025-37.