Florence Yean Yng Ling

ORCID: 0000-0003-3451-4061
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Research Areas
  • Construction Project Management and Performance
  • BIM and Construction Integration
  • Outsourcing and Supply Chain Management
  • Value Engineering and Management
  • Occupational Health and Safety Research
  • Public-Private Partnership Projects
  • Facilities and Workplace Management
  • Quality and Supply Management
  • Public Procurement and Policy
  • Customer Service Quality and Loyalty
  • Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior
  • Sustainable Building Design and Assessment
  • Innovation and Knowledge Management
  • Risk and Safety Analysis
  • International Business and FDI
  • Recycled Aggregate Concrete Performance
  • Engineering Education and Curriculum Development
  • Mining Techniques and Economics
  • Construction Engineering and Safety
  • Digital Transformation in Industry
  • Higher Education and Employability
  • Product Development and Customization
  • Organizational Downsizing and Restructuring
  • Collaboration in agile enterprises
  • Emotional Intelligence and Performance

National University of Singapore
2016-2025

Hohai University
2023

Princeton University
2020

University of California, Berkeley
2005-2011

UNSW Sydney
2011

City University of Hong Kong
2010

University of Twente
2007-2009

The University of Melbourne
2008

Tsinghua University
2008

University of Hong Kong
2007

10.1016/j.ijproman.2004.09.001 article EN International Journal of Project Management 2004-12-16

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...

10.1080/09613210110115207 article FR Building Research & Information 2002-07-01

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...

10.1061/(asce)0733-9364(2004)130:1(75) article EN Journal of Construction Engineering and Management 2004-01-20

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...

10.1061/(asce)me.1943-5479.0001020 article EN Journal of Management in Engineering 2021-12-27

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...

10.1080/0144619032000056144 article EN Construction Management and Economics 2003-04-01

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,...

10.1080/0144619032000123725 article EN Construction Management and Economics 2003-09-01

10.1016/j.ijproman.2005.11.003 article EN International Journal of Project Management 2005-12-15

10.1016/j.ijproman.2008.11.002 article EN International Journal of Project Management 2008-12-25

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...

10.1061/(asce)0733-9364(2005)131:10(1076) article EN Journal of Construction Engineering and Management 2005-09-16

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...

10.1080/01446191003702492 article EN Construction Management and Economics 2010-04-01

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...

10.1080/01446193.2011.564195 article EN Construction Management and Economics 2011-05-01

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...

10.1108/ecam-02-2017-0030 article EN Engineering Construction & Architectural Management 2018-06-18

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...

10.1080/15623599.2024.2304453 article EN cc-by-nc-nd International Journal of Construction Management 2024-01-23

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...

10.1080/01446190500040141 article EN Construction Management and Economics 2005-06-01

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...

10.1061/(asce)ei.1943-5541.0000015 article EN Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice 2009-11-11

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...

10.1061/(asce)0733-9364(2009)135:9(826) article EN Journal of Construction Engineering and Management 2009-08-17

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;...

10.1061/(asce)co.1943-7862.0000272 article EN Journal of Construction Engineering and Management 2010-08-12

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...

10.1061/(asce)co.1943-7862.0000781 article EN Journal of Construction Engineering and Management 2013-09-02
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