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Acheamfour, V K, Kissi, E and Adjei-Kumi, T (2019) Ascertaining the impact of contractors pre-qualification criteria on project success criteria. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(04), 618–32.
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Kumaraswamy, M M and Dissanayaka, S M (1998) Linking procurement systems to project priorities. Building Research & Information, 26(04), 223–38.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Hong Kong; performance; procurement; project
- ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
- URL: http://taylorandfrancis.metapress.com/link.asp?id=ya2vd97trpb85me5
- Abstract:
The main objective of this work is to assess the impacts of various procurement variables on project performance, in comparison to the impacts of non-procurement related variables, such as project conditions and team characteristics. Since the impacts of specific procurement variables, such as contract type, have been investigated before, it was decided to first develop a comprehensive framework of procurement options. This framework is based on a holistic overview of procurement systems that included, for example, sub-systems of work packaging, and type of contract. A model was next developed to link the procurement system variables to project outcomes. Additional variables such as the characteristics of the project and the project participants were incorporated into this model as 'intervening' variables. A survey in Hong Kong tested the relative strengths of such procurement sub-systems and intervening variables, in terms of their influences on project outcomes. The interim results are described in this paper. This includes observations that cost and time overruns were not significantly influenced by the chosen intervening variables. Such observations led to the identification of particular needs to further probe the influences of team performance levels, as well as of procurement sub-systems. This evaluation of the other relationships in this proposed model will assist clients and their advisers to design more appropriate procurement systems, that should be geared to their particular project priorities.
Kyrö, R, Peltokorpi, A and Luoma-Halkola, L (2019) Connecting adaptability strategies to building system lifecycles in hospital retrofits. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(04), 633–47.
Lingard, H, Warmerdam, A and Shooshtarian, S (2019) Getting the balance right. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(04), 599–617.
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Mallasi, Z (2019) Designing with pixels: parametric thinking for patterning dynamic building facades. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(04), 668–88.
Mejlænder-Larsen, & (2019) A three-step process for reporting progress in detail engineering using BIM, based on experiences from oil and gas projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(04), 648–67.
Naderpajouh, N and Afshar, A (2008) A case-based reasoning approach to application of value engineering methodology in the construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 26(04), 363–72.
Toor, S-U-R and Ogunlana, S (2008) Problems causing delays in major construction projects in Thailand. Construction Management and Economics, 26(04), 395–408.
Wang, D, Fang, S and Li, K (2019) Dynamic changes of governance mechanisms in mega construction projects in China. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(04), 723–35.
Zou, Y and Lee, S-H (2008) The impacts of change management practices on project change cost performance. Construction Management and Economics, 26(04), 387–93.