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Babatunde, S O and Perera, S (2017) Cross-sectional comparison of public-private partnerships in transport infrastructure development in Nigeria. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 875-900.
Beitelmal, W, Molenaar, K R, Javernick-Will, A and Pellicer, E (2017) Challenges and barriers to establishing infrastructure asset management: A comparative study between Libya and the USA. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1184-202.
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Dada, J O (2017) An appraisal of paradigm shifts required of competence of the Nigerian quantity surveyors. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1269-80.
Damci, A, Arditi, D and Polat, G (2017) Civil engineers’ personal values/demographics linkage in project team building. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1337-49.
de Paula, N, Arditi, D and Melhado, S (2017) Managing sustainability efforts in building design, construction, consulting, and facility management firms. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1040-50.
Edirisinghe, R, London, K A, Kalutara, P and Aranda-Mena, G (2017) Building information modelling for facility management: Are we there yet?. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1119-54.
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Gledson, B J and Greenwood, D (2017) The adoption of 4D BIM in the UK construction industry: An innovation diffusion approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 950-67.
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Jaeger, M, Yu, G and Adair, D (2017) Organisational culture of Chinese construction organisations in Kuwait. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1051-66.
Koops, L, van Loenhout, C, Bosch-Rekveldt, M, Hertogh, M and Bakker, H (2017) Different perspectives of public project managers on project success. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1294-318.
Mosley Jr, J C and Bubshait, A A (2017) Project procurement systems for mechanical, electrical and piping projects in Saudi Arabia: An empirical assessment. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1004-17.
Nikmehr, B, Hosseini, M R, Rameezdeen, R, Chileshe, N, Ghoddousi, P and Arashpour, M (2017) An integrated model for factors affecting construction and demolition waste management in Iran. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1246-68.
Osei-Kyei, R and Chan, A P C (2017) Empirical comparison of critical success factors for public-private partnerships in developing and developed countries: A case of Ghana and Hong Kong. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1222-45.
Ritson, N H, Wilson, M M J and Cohen, D A (2017) Managing engineering contractors in the UK petrochemicals industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1067-80.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: outsourcing; governance; maintenance; employer panel; engineering contractors; mandated collaboration
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-08-2015-0127
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate, at the industry level, the modes of governance used by multinational companies in the UK petrochemical industry to outsource maintenance activities to engineering contractors. The study focusses on a form of novel governance structure called an Employer Panel (EP). Design/methodology/approach The study applies an inductive case study method to investigate the contractor governance mechanisms in 19 out of the 20 major petrochemical instillations located in the UK. Data included interviews, documentary and secondary evidence gathered from the cases and also industry bodies. Findings The study uncovered three distinct types of governance mode: market, managing contractor, and EP of contractors. The latter relies on the governance process of “mandated collaboration” to coordinate. Research limitations/implications The main limitation is the focus on a particular industry, albeit an important one. The research implications include extending the empirical research into other sectors which use on-site contracted maintenance such as ship and aircraft manufacturing. Practical implications The EP structure with its mandated collaboration process is of value to managers of contractual relationships as it gives insights into coordinative process and it may provide an alternative model for managing outsourcing relationships. Social implications The mandated collaborative process requires clients to engage its contractors in longer term relationships, thus increasing corporate social responsibility and providing wider job security for contractor employees. Originality/value The EP mode, as far as can be ascertained, has not been addressed in the literature before.
Senaratne, S, Jin, X-H and Balasuriya, K (2017) Exploring the role of networks in disseminating construction project knowledge through case studies. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1281-93.
Sepasgozar, S M E and Loosemore, M (2017) The role of customers and vendors in modern construction equipment technology diffusion. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1203-21.
Staykova, G and Underwood, J (2017) Assessing collaborative performance on construction projects through knowledge exchange: A UK rail strategic alliance case study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 968-87.
Teo, A L E, Ofori, G, Tjandra, I and Kim, H (2017) Framework for productivity and safety enhancement system using BIM in Singapore. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1350-71.
Tran, D Q, Nguyen, L D and Faught, A (2017) Examination of communication processes in design-build project delivery in building construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1319-36.
Trigunarsyah, B (2017) Organizational culture influence on client involvement. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1155-69.
Venselaar, M and Wamelink, H (2017) The nature of qualitative construction partnering research: Literature review. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1092-118.
Vu, H A, Cu, V H, Min, L X and Wang, J Q (2017) Risk analysis of schedule delays in international highway projects in Vietnam using a structural equation model. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1018-39.
Wang, C, Li, B, Li, B and Baldwin, A (2017) Case study of “project controlling” on a large HOPSCA project in China. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 862-74.
Yu, A T W (2017) Using jigsaw method to enhance the learning of research and consultancy techniques for postgraduate students. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1081-91.
Yu, J, Ma, G and Jiang, X (2017) Impact of the built environment and care services within rural nursing homes in China on quality of life for elderly residents. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1170-83.