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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investigation on the causes and remedial measures on the delays in the construction industry in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering and Built Environment, Glasgow Caledonian University.
Alrashed, F A (2015) Design and application of zero-energy homes in Saudi Arabia, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment , Glasgow Caledonian University.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N (2013) Alignment of house buyer and house builder opinions in the delivery of energy efficient homes in Scotland, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment , Glasgow Caledonian University.
Charles, A (2012) Factors affecting the transformation of existing (no-fines concrete) dwellings to low carbon homes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Glasgow Caledonian University.
Endut, I R (2008) Framework for minimising time overruns of Malaysian construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of the Built and Natural Environment, Glasgow Caledonian University.
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of women in the South African construction workforce in terms of employment, training and skills acquisition, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Glasgow Caledonian University.
Graig, N (2007) The prevailing trends of defects and snagging in new homes in the UK, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Glasgow Caledonian University.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health and safety planning in construction project management through the development of a best practice gateway model, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Glasgow Caledonian University.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to develop a sustainability-related knowledge management strategy for Scottish housing association planned works, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Glasgow Caledonian University.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methodology for matching project team's knowledge with client's project requirements in refurbishment projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Built and Natural Environment, Glasgow Caledonian University.
Lowe, J (1993) Construction productivity: an input-output approach , Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Glasgow Caledonian University.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of the lump sum turnkey contracts in Libyan civil law with reference to English law and international practice, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Law and Social Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University.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.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: construction project; documentation; government; improvement; performance; project success; stakeholders; effectiveness; efficiency; case studies; interview; questionnaire survey; critical success factor; factor analysis; project performance; Malaysia
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- URL: https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.413656
- Abstract:
The performance of construction project developments associated with the ability to meet the core business mission of the project sponsor; the project objectives and the customer needs should be capable of being measured by a form of performance measurement tool. The performance of a project has a bearing on the prediction of project success (process and product) while critical success factors (CSFs) of a project could affect project performance. Furthermore, project efficiency and effectiveness measures are important to judge the level of project performance and success. In addition, it is also important for project clients to consider other project stakeholders' needs and expectations apart from their own specific needs and interests in the development of construction projects. Thus, the overall aim of the research is to develop a framework for successful construction project performance for project clients that embraces the four phases of a project life cycle (strategy formulation, procurement, implementation and project completion phase). Empirical research undertaken by means of a questionnaire survey (conducted in the Malaysian construction industry) among the four groups of project stakeholders (government, private clients, consultants, and contractors) resulted in a total of 93 valid responses being received. The results were analysed by means of various statistical methods including mean score value analysis, analysis of variance and factor analysis. In order to underpin the questionnaire survey, six case studies were conducted by using structured interviews with clients, architects, civil and structural engineers, mechanical and electrical engineers, quantity surveyors, and contractors. The findings from the research were then used to develop a model for successful project performance and project success. The model was validated using a validation questionnaire survey. The research shows that the CSFs for successful project performance are: project objectives (strategy formulation phase); client attributes, project attributes, clear and concise project brief, procurement and delivery strategy, project feasibility, completeness of drawings and documentation (procurement phase); management capabilities, stakeholder management and integration, minimal bureaucratic and control measures, responsibilities and allocation of resources (implementation phase); and commissioning and defect rectification programmes (completion phase). The framework shows that, in order to achieve successful project performance, the parties should embrace project success criteria including integration of project stakeholder needs and expectations, performance measurement, process improvement strategies and project success measures across the four project phases. The validation of the model shows that the project stakeholders are supportive of the ability of the model to achieve successful project delivery and 93.3% of the validation respondents would consider using the model on a live project.
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.