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Ehrlich, M, Woodward, D and Tiong, R (2012) A state-of-practice survey on managing FX exposure in project companies, construction companies and SMEs. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 17(01), 29-48.

Enshassi, A, Arain, F and Tayeh, B (2012) Major causes of problems between contractors and subcontractors in the Gaza Strip. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 17(01), 92-112.

Hampton, G, Baldwin, A N and Holt, G (2012) Project delays and cost: stakeholder perceptions of traditional v. PPP procurement. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 17(01), 73-91.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: costs; delays; perception; project management; public-private partnerships; Scotland; traditional procurement
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1366-4387
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/13664381211211055
  • Abstract:
    Purpose - This paper aims to investigate the impacts on project delay from the perspective of construction stakeholders. Specifically, it aims to make a comparison between traditional procurement based on standard contract forms and private/public partnerships (PPPs), for the procurement of public sector projects in Scotland. Design/methodology/approach - A structured questionnaire survey was used to elicit perceptions of seven delay impact groupings. Response data were analysed using hypothesis tests to observe perceived differences among these groupings, in respect of each procurement method. Follow-up semi-structured telephone interviews further explored stakeholders' views and broader issues. Findings - Significant differences of perception were identified between the impacts of: client, contractor, designer, financial, labour and material related delay factors. These were felt to have greater "delay potential" under traditional vis-

Henjewele, C, Sun, M and Fewings, P (2012) Analysis of factors affecting value for money in UK PFI projects. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 17(01), 9-28.

McCord, M, Davis, P T, Haran, M, McGreal, S and McIlhatton, D (2012) Spatial variation as a determinant of house price: Incorporating a geographically weighted regression approach within the Belfast housing market. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 17(01), 49-72.