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Abdulla, H S (2016) An investigation on the causes and remedial measures on the delays in the construction industry in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering and Built Environment, Glasgow Caledonian University.
Alrashed, F A (2015) Design and application of zero-energy homes in Saudi Arabia, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment , Glasgow Caledonian University.
Callaghan, N (2013) Alignment of house buyer and house builder opinions in the delivery of energy efficient homes in Scotland, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment , Glasgow Caledonian University.
Charles, A (2012) Factors affecting the transformation of existing (no-fines concrete) dwellings to low carbon homes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Glasgow Caledonian University.
Endut, I R (2008) Framework for minimising time overruns of Malaysian construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of the Built and Natural Environment, Glasgow Caledonian University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: client satisfaction; developing country; economic development; Malaysia; questionnaire survey; risk management; statistical analysis
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- URL: https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.486493
- Abstract:
Malaysia is a fast developing country in the Asian region which has undergone rapid growth since the 1970s. The construction industry is an important sector in socialeconomic development. It is generally understood that construction project delivery in Malaysia frequently experiences cost and time overruns, leading to many being completed at excessive cost and time overrun, or, in some situations, abandoned. The overall aim of the study, therefore, was to develop a framework to proactively minimise time overrun in Malaysian construction projects. This aim was fulfilled by achieving research objectives, including an investigation of the factors that contribute to time overruns, the relationship between the time and cost of construction projects, and to compare the factors related to time overrun in the 'best' and 'worst' Malaysian construction projects. A four-stage approach was adopted for the study. The quantitative data sets obtained were subjected to a rigorous statistical analysis. The main limitation of this research was due to a low response rate from the respondents. The personal contact with the respondents was used to'increase the response rate in all questionnaire surveys. The study concluded that there is a need to develop a framework for minimising time overrun in Malaysian construction projects. The results from the four stages were found suitable for further use in framework development. From the 84 time overrun factors investigated, 37 significant factors were determined, which were focused on for framework development. The research proceeded to develop a comprehensive framework to minimise time overrun, followed by several mitigation measures being suggested for each of the factors. The use of professionals and experts in the construction industry helped to identify the effectiveness and practicality of the mitigation measures for each factor. The framework came together with the risk management strategy for a construction project. It is anticipated that the framework will encourage the construction industry to understand the importance of minimising time overrun, as well as assisting and enabling the clients, consultants, contractors and others parties involved in construction projects. It is hoped that this will lead to future improvements in the Malaysian construction industry, through a continuous culture of improvement in the industry, and act as a vehicle for change within the industry, which is required to assist in improving current standard practices in delivering construction projects of better quality that fulfill client satisfaction and minimise time overrun.
English, J (2007) The development of women in the South African construction workforce in terms of employment, training and skills acquisition, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Glasgow Caledonian University.
Graig, N (2007) The prevailing trends of defects and snagging in new homes in the UK, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Glasgow Caledonian University.
Hare, W J (2006) Integration of health and safety planning in construction project management through the development of a best practice gateway model, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Glasgow Caledonian University.
Leblanc, H (2012) Knowledge mapping and process modelling to develop a sustainability-related knowledge management strategy for Scottish housing association planned works, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Glasgow Caledonian University.
Lee, C C (2007) Developing an appropriate methodology for matching project team's knowledge with client's project requirements in refurbishment projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Built and Natural Environment, Glasgow Caledonian University.
Lowe, J (1993) Construction productivity: an input-output approach , Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Glasgow Caledonian University.
Magdub, R H (2006) Application of the lump sum turnkey contracts in Libyan civil law with reference to English law and international practice, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Law and Social Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University.
McGibbney, L J (2012) Better regulation of construction activity through data modelling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Glasgow Caledonian University.
McNairney, F (2012) Using images to overcome communication hurdles posed by foreign site operatives, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering and the Built Environment, Glasgow Caledonian University.
Meldrum, A (2009) Measuring worker engagement as an aspect of health and safety performance in the construction industry: towards a best practice tool, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering and the Built Environment, Glasgow Caledonian University.
Morrow, S (2012) Balancing a safer and healthier frame to designing: A grounded theory, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Glasgow Caledonian University.
Odeyinka, H. A. (2003) The development and validation of models for assessing risk impacts on construction cash flow forecast, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of the Built and Natural Environment, Glasgow Caledonian University.
Rostami, A (2015) Risk management in small and medium enterprises in the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering and Built Environment, Glasgow Caledonian University.
Rostron, J (2021) Improving access design considerations in buildings and services for people with disabilities, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Glasgow Caledonian University.
Saka, N (2013) The impact of foreign direct investment on the construction sectors of Africa, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Glasgow Caledonian University.
Shehu, Z (2008) The framework for effective adoption and implementation of programme management within the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Glasgow Caledonian University.
Sulaiman, N F (2002) The development of a dual phase approach to embracing a total quality culture in the Malaysian construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Glasgow Caledonian University.
Suresh, S (2006) Knowledge capture in small and medium enterprises in the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Glasgow Caledonian University.
Takim, R (2005) A framework for successful construction project performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Glasgow Caledonian University.
Tong, M K L (2011) The management of inter-organisational relationships and project based learning, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering and Built Environment, Glasgow Caledonian University.
Trushell, J M (2010) A history of the quantity surveying profession in scotland to the late-twentieth century, with special reference to john dansken & purdie, chartered quantity surveyors, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Glasgow Caledonian University.
Yfanti, S (2015) An investigation of critical success factors for the creation of clusters within micro companies working in the construction sector, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Business Management, Glasgow Caledonian University.