Bruno Lot Tanko, Fadhlin Abdullah, Zuhaili Mohamad Ramly and Wallace Imoudu Enegbuma
The purpose of this paper is to develop a framework for value management (VM) implementation by establishing the effect of critical success factors on current construction…
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to develop a framework for value management (VM) implementation by establishing the effect of critical success factors on current construction practices. This will aid stakeholders to improve productivity of construction practices in the Nigerian construction industry. The study established the requirements that ought to be satisfied for VM to successfully enhance productivity of construction activities.
Design/methodology/approach
Data collection was based on self-administered questionnaires from 344 registered construction professionals in Nigeria. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 25 and structural equation modelling were used to analyse the data for both descriptive and inferential analyses. Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin measure of sampling adequacy revealed that the internal consistency of the developed research instrument was appropriate, while the confirmatory factor analysis indicated satisfactory goodness-of-fit indices among acknowledged determinants of the structural model.
Findings
A framework that established the requirements for the successful implementation of VM construction practices in the Nigerian construction industry.
Originality/value
A structural model validated the requirements of applying VM on current construction practices. The established requirements (environment, people, government and information/methodology) can be used by decision makers and stakeholders to improve productivity of the current construction practices in the Nigerian construction environment. A framework was developed and validated by construction experts to confirm its suitability, usefulness and acceptance.
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Abdul Razak Bin Ibrahim, Matthew H. Roy, Zafar Ahmed and Ghaffar Imtiaz
The purpose of this paper is to understand the production processes utilized by the Malaysian construction industry (MCI).
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to understand the production processes utilized by the Malaysian construction industry (MCI).
Design/methodology/approach
The paper follows an earlier work published in this journal in which the authors analyze the global construction industry focusing on the evolution of lean production systems.
Findings
The future of construction is exciting. International markets, innovations in technology, and techniques of construction project management, new relationships across disciplines are all avenues of development. To make the best use of their opportunities, the MCI must invest in research and development (R&D), undertake public education about the field and develop new methodologies to improve operational performance in construction.
Originality/value
This paper provides a detailed analysis of the MCI, it's impact on the economy, key success factors, struggles and problems that the industry currently faces. Analysis of key functional areas like operations management, R&D, and occupational safety and health administration provide insights into improvement.