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Abdullahi, B, Ibrahim, Y M, Ibrahim, A and Bala, K (2019) Development of e-tendering evaluation system for Nigerian public sector. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 122–49.

Acheamfour, V K, Kissi, E, Adjei-Kumi, T and Adinyira, E (2019) Review of empirical arguments on contractor pre-qualification criteria. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 70–83.

Adu, E T and Opawole, A (2019) Assessment of performance of teamwork in construction projects delivery in South-Southern Nigeria. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 230–50.

Dadzie, J, Runeson, G and Ding, G (2019) Assessing determinants of sustainable upgrade of existing buildings. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 270–92.

Hellas, M S, Chaib, R and Verzea, I (2019) Artificial intelligence treating the problem of uncertainty in quantitative risk analysis (QRA). Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 40–54.

Hulio, Z H and Jiang, W (2019) An assessment of effects of non-stationary operational conditions on wind turbine under different wind scenario. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 102–21.

Ibn Majdoub Hassani, Z, El Barkany, A, Jabri, A, El Abbassi, I and Darcherif, A M (2019) Hybrid approach for solving the integrated planning and scheduling production problem. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 172–89.

Luo, Z, Chen, Y, Cen, K, Pan, H, Zhong, M and He, J (2019) Research on comprehensive environmental impact assessment of shale gas development. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 1–20.

Mengistu, D G and Mahesh, G (2019) Dimensions for improvement of construction management practice in Ethiopian construction industry. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 21–39.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Project management; Construction management; Construction industry; Ethiopia;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1726-0531
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-10-2018-0175
  • Abstract:
    The state of the different practices in construction industry determines its performance level. Hence, improving performance of construction industry needs assessing state of the practices in the industry and devising improvement intervention. The purpose of this paper is to measure improvement requirement level of different construction management practice areas and to identify the underlying improvement dimensions in Ethiopian construction industry. Design/methodology/approach Questionnaire survey was developed for data collection based on a thorough literature review which yielded 28 construction management practice areas. Purposive sampling method was used to select respondents for the survey. Mean score was used to identify the required improvement level, and one sample T-test was carried out to identify significance of improvement requirement. Factor analysis was conducted to identify the underlying dimensions of the construction management practice areas. Findings Findings indicate 27 areas need significant improvement. This shows the low level of adoption of good construction management practices in Ethiopian construction industry. Factor analysis resulted in the areas being grouped to four broad improvement dimensions, namely, project management, organization management, knowledge and risk management and project development and contract management. Originality/value The findings provide information for appropriate action by the stakeholders to raise standards of adopted construction management practices. It also show areas of construction management which require more focused research in the context of Ethiopian construction industry. Considering the similarity of nature of construction industry problems in developing countries, the findings can be extended to similar countries.

Neshat, N, Hadian, H and Rahimi Alangi, S (2019) Technological learning modelling towards sustainable energy planning. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 84–101.

Othman, A A E and Khalil, M H (2019) Divergent heritage sustainability: a threefold approach through lean talent management. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 150–71.

Patel, T D, Haupt, T C and Bhatt, T (2019) Fuzzy probabilistic approach for risk assessment of BOT toll roads in Indian context. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 251–69.

Soltani, M, Aouag, H and Mouss, M D (2019) An integrated framework using VSM, AHP and TOPSIS for simplifying the sustainability improvement process in a complex manufacturing process. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 211–29.

Syed Abu Bakar, S P, Jaafar, M and Muhibudin, M (2019) Intensifying business success of Malaysian housing development firms through entrepreneurial learning. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 190–210.

Yap, J B H and Toh, H M (2019) Investigating the principal factors impacting knowledge management implementation in construction organisations. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 55–69.