Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction: Volume 29 Issue 2

Causes of disputes in the construction industry – a systematic literature review

Pramod Malaka Silva, Niluka Domingo, Noushad Ali Naseem Ameer Ali

The construction industry is complex, human-intensive and driven by monetary values. Hence, disputes are widespread. Initial conflicts among parties may develop into a disastrous…

The potential of new models of construction procurement to counter cost overruns in construction projects: an exploratory study from a contractors’ perspective

Stephanie Sheamar, Gayan Wedawatta, Maheshi Tennakoon, Roshani Palliyaguru, Maxwell Fordjour Antwi-Afari

Cost overrun is a significant issue in construction, an undesirable feature the industry has long been associated with. Poor procurement practices are often blamed for subsequent…

Assessing the impact of early supplier involvement on public works procurement

Vincent Kwame Osei-Appiah, Ernest Kissi, Victor Acheamfour Karikari, Prosper Ayeng, Eugene Danquah-Smith, Michael Adesi

Works procurement performance is critical to successful project delivery. However, early supplier involvement (ESI) has been touted in other industries to impact procurement…

Examining the relationship among critical success factors (CSFs) for delivery of sustainable public-private partnership projects

Mushtaq Ahmad Shah, Sanjeev Kumar, Mohd Asif Shah, Adil Rasool

The sustainable development goal (SDG 17) is to strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development. Partnership is a key…

The moderating impact of organizational readiness, competitive pressure and compatibility on the cost of using precast concrete components

Ali Katebi, Amirhossein Mohammadhosseini, Mohammad Najmeddin, Peyman Homami

The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors affecting the cost of concrete component prefabrication using the moderating role of organizational readiness…

Development of a financial performance measurement model for real estate business: an exploratory study in India

Harish Kumar Singla, Sitara Sunil Chammanam

The purpose of this study is to develop a financial performance measurement model for real estate business.

Applicability of electronic document management system (EDMS) for the cost management of mega construction projects in Sri Lanka

Lahiru Supun Deshan Rathnayaka, Buddha Koralage Malsha Nadeetharu, Udayangani Kulatunga

Documentation plays a key role in navigating the costs of construction projects. Traditional document management systems (TDMS) used in developing countries, however, hinder the…

How do economic policy uncertainty and leverage impact firm-level cash holding distribution of housing companies in an emerging economy? A quantile regression approach

Rajni Kant Rajhans

High economic policy uncertainty forces firms to accumulate a higher level of cash than during normal business periods. However, it is not evident that economic policy uncertainty…