The poor performance of Singapore's construction industry,like its counterparts in other countries, has been highlighted many studies. most recent study Singapore, 'Re-inventing Construction', criticized the industry and identified fragmentation segregation design activities as main barriers to improved investment development. objective paper is identify initiatives that will motivate enable Singapore achieve both greater levels integration increase volume R&D innovation activities. An...

Design-build (DB) and design-bid-build (DBB) are two principal project delivery systems used in many countries. This paper reports on models constructed to predict performance of DB DBB projects 11 areas, using project-specific data collected from 87 building projects. The study included collecting, checking, validating industry data, the statistical development multivariate linear regression for predicting performance. Robust developed construction speeds Gross floor area is most...

This study investigated the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Singapore’s construction industry in terms demand, output, prices and project performance. A three-pronged research approach was adopted: a survey, analyzing published statistical data, conducting in-depth interviews with subject matter experts. The survey revealed that projects suffered significant delays cost overruns lower quality. It found demand output decreased by 27.9% 28.6%, respectively. Some owners postponed awarding...

Abstract This paper examines the individual firm's motivation to adopt innovation in a construction project, and inter-organizational interactions of relevant parties involved innovation. Based on theory organizational relationships, seven hypotheses are set out. These tested using structured questionnaire, data were collected via postal survey. From results, it is concluded that an innovative proposal may be successfully implemented project if effort put into carrying through, there high...

This study investigates some factors that need to be considered in the management of innovation implementation within construction project organization. The main objective was find explanatory variables significantly affect benefits an team members and as a whole. As part larger on Singapore's industry, survey conducted data from 58 projects had adopted innovations Singapore were collected via mailed questionnaire. questionnaire requested respondents provide specific about their projects,...

Worldwide initiatives to improve construction industry performance converge on the common need for more effective teamworking. This is increasingly critical in context of complex multiparticipant projects. Clashes organizational, operational, national, and/or professional cultures point "relational integration" as a prerequisite such synergistic paper draws recent approaches promoting trust and cooperation through (1) basic teambuilding techniques general (2) partnering alliancing It then...

Abstract There are few public–private partnership (PPP) projects in the UAE, but number is increasing. Recently government and public bodies have intensified their interest PPPs to encourage more involvement of private sector country's development. The aim research evaluate UAE experience using PPP focusing on critical success failure factors for UAE. Three case studies were examined identify factors. results shown that political support most important factor followed by having a strong...

A cooperative attitude is essential for successful teamwork in construction. The levels of conflict and dispute on construction projects are conceptualized as forms cooperative/uncooperative attitude. theoretical model demonstrates how intensity, contractors' tendencies six identified constructs organizational justice interact with relate to each other. tested using a structural equation modelling technique partial least‐squares estimation. It uses survey data obtained from 41 contractors...

Purpose More attention should be paid to project managers’ (PMs) job satisfaction as they play an important role in ensuring projects are completed successfully. The purpose of this paper is identify human resource management (HRM) policies and practices that lead higher PMs’ satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire survey was conducted on PMs who working construction firms consultancy firms. Data were collected via random, convenience snowball sampling. data analysed using...

The successful implementation of digital technologies (DT) in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) projects necessitates workflow adjustment, crew scheduling, equipment optimization, efficient collaboration among project parties. Understanding the capabilities industry professionals is essential for effective deployment DT. This paper examines competence AEC practitioners 14 types DT through a questionnaire survey involving 428 participants. Descriptive statistics, including...

International architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) firms need to decide on the appropriate market entry mode business strategies when undertaking projects overseas. The objectives of this research are investigate effective modes for penetrating China managing in China. method is based a structured questionnaire data were collected via postal survey. Interviews have been conducted complement results show that establishing wholly owned subsidiary most mode. Foreign AEC adopt...

The aim of this research is to investigate the political, economic, and legal (PEL) risks faced by foreign firms when undertaking construction projects in Vietnam. specific objectives are types PEL risk response techniques adopted. data collection instrument was a questionnaire with open ended questions. method in-depth face interviews 18 experts from France, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, United States who have managed major include corruption, termination public projects, bureaucratic...

Subcontractors carry out a large portion of the work done in construction projects. Thus, selecting right subcontractor essentially contributes to project's success. We designed choice-based conjoint experiment examine relative importance four criteria selection process main contractors from Singapore: price, technical know-how, quality, and cooperation. Although adopt multicriteria perceive all be important for their choice decision, actual situation reveals that price is still by far most...

Flexibility has been touted as an important requirement for firms to survive and prosper in turbulent volatile economic environments. The aim of this research is investigate the relevance organizational flexibility management construction firms, because that are more flexible likely than less firms. More specifically, objectives define a model will allow contractors understand complex factors contribute flexibility; ascertain whether should be treated uni- or multidimensional construct;...

Relational contracting (RC) is based on the recognition of mutual benefits and win–win scenarios that are achieved through more cooperative relationships among parties in a project. Although RC principles less difficult to apply private-sector projects, it has not been established whether public-sector projects can enjoy full RC. This study aims investigate effective practices found China's public construction projects. The specific objectives (1) evaluate project performance levels terms...