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Awawdeh, S A (2010) The potential of building regulations to improve the energy efficiency of high-rise residential buildings in the Gulf Countries, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Queen's University Belfast.

Brooks, T (2020) Implementation and effectiveness of the ISO 9001 quality management system in the construction sector in the UK and Ireland, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Natural and Built Environment, Queen's University Belfast.

Burke, R (2014) Risk management in Republic of Ireland PPP toll roads, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Management School, Queen's University Belfast.

Clarke, R N (1988) A managerial approach to forecasting for the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Queen's University Belfast.

Cockerill, J E (1993) The construction industry in belfast 1800-1914, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Queen's University Belfast.

Curran, M (2020) External stakeholder management and engagement on urban construction projects in the UK and Ireland, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Built and Natural Environment, Queen's University Belfast.

Flynn, C (2020) Risk transfer in operational public private partnerships in the education sector, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Management School, Queen's University Belfast.

Lisk, D R (2014) Equal opportunities for women in construction trades: Issues of education, training and employment in northern Ireland, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Queen's University Belfast.

Spillane, J P (2013) Challenges and strategies for confined site construction: The case of personnel, plant and material management (PPMM), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Queen's University Belfast.

  • Type: Thesis
  • Keywords: coordination; personnel; construction site; communication; health & safety; material management; productivity; renewal; safety; factor analysis; structural equation modelling; case studies; focus group; interview
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  • URL: https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.602932
  • Abstract:
    The construction industry is in a point of transition. With the continued onset of global urban expansion and renewal, construction sites where space is a finite, vital resource requiring effective management, are now the norm within the industry. In order to effectively manage this limited space and the key resources within, it is essential to identify the issues and the strategies, to be adopted. The objective of this research and thesis is to identify, clarify and tabulate the various personnel, plant and material management factors and their resulting effects on confined site construction. This is achieved by means of interviews, case studies, focus group analysis, linked to an industry survey. Through the use of cognitive mapping, means testing, regression modelling, factor analysis, system dynamics and structural equation modelling of the collaborated data, the personnel, plant and material knowledge areas are highlighted along with their associated attributes. Results show that the top three personnel management issues and strategies are "Adverse Health & Safety Environment", "Restricted Space Hinders Productivity", "Challenging Surrounding Environment" and "Effective Communication & Coordination, "Implement Health & Safety Protocol", "Early Contractor Involvement" respectively. Contrary to this, research has documented that the top three critical factors in the management of plant and materials, both with respect to issues and strategi.es are; "Safely Store Plant & Materials", "Contractor Spatial Conflict", "Increased Management Facilitation" and "Efficient Delivery Requirements", "Implement Site Safety Management Plans" "Effective Stakeholder Communication" respectively. Finally, the top three strategies in the management of the external environment are; "Regular External Stakeholder Communication", "Reduce Infrastructure Congestion" and "Reduce Visual/Functional Impact". It is highlighted that through effective management of the identified principle knowledge areas identified coupled with implementing the various strategies highlighted; successful management of a confined construction site can be achieved.

Von Meding, J K (2013) NGO competency-based framework for the delivery of post-disaster reconstruction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Queen's University Belfast.

Wang, H (2021) BIM-based knowledge management for the use of construction and facilities management knowledge in construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Queen's University Belfast.