The document discusses several research papers on topics related to construction projects and the construction industry. The papers examined issues like digitalization of construction supply chains, the relationship between worker communication skills and productivity, factors affecting quality in construction management, frameworks for contractor and consultant prequalification for sustainable buildings, and strategies for enhancing resilience in the construction industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, the research highlighted both challenges in the construction sector and opportunities to improve areas like supply chain management, worker performance, quality standards, and crisis response through strategies like increased digitalization, effective communication skills, clear performance indicators, and dynamic capabilities.
Attributes affecting success of the residential projects – a reviewA Makwana
Construction industry is complex in nature and construction projects in India face many challenges and complex issues, such as time, cost, safety, quality and stakeholder satisfaction. According to Construction scenario there are various factors that affecting the residential project. These review paper shows the selection of criteria based on by giving the importance to other researcher’s research. The criteria were curtailed down according to literature review studied in this paper, interaction with stakeholder which are Engineers, Project managers, Architects, Consultants, Developers and educational experts, of Surat and Vadodara city in Gujarat.
Attributes affecting success of the residential projects – a reviewA Makwana
Construction industry is complex in nature and construction projects in India face many challenges and complex issues, such as time, cost, safety, quality and stakeholder satisfaction. According to Construction scenario there are various factors that affecting the residential project. These review paper shows the selection of criteria based on by giving the importance to other researcher’s research. The criteria were curtailed down according to literature review studied in this paper, interaction with stakeholder which are Engineers, Project managers, Architects, Consultants, Developers and educational experts, of Surat and Vadodara city in Gujarat.
With the advent of present policies of liberalization, Privatization and globalization the economic scenario has completely transformed in last one and half decade. By way of the continuous inflow of Multinationals and trend towards Global bidding, our construction companies have to face tough competition within the country as well as outside the country to win the contracts. They have to be competitive in terms of cost, time Schedule and Quality of a construction project to be ahead in the bidding run. If we study the total construction process for a particular project right from inception of the idea to start up and finally execution and making it open for use, at each and every phase quality management is required to get an end product which is possessing total quality thus having zero defect from the point of view of customer. To stand today in the competition what construction firms must strive today is not only for customer satisfaction but also for customer delight one step ahead of customer satisfaction. Total Quality Management is a beliefs which can bring about revolutionary change in construction Industry by completion of construction projects with trouble free structures and longer life and thus help in becoming global. In this seminar report an attempt is made to understand TQM in a detailed way and implement it in an appropriate way in future. Prof. Aditi Sonawane | Pooja Pramod Ghule | Disha Atul Paresh "TQM in Construction Management: A Review" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-7 , December 2022, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd52445.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/other/52445/tqm-in-construction-management-a-review/prof-aditi-sonawane
Building information-modeling-and-construction-projects-performance-the-effec...oircjournals
In most of the construction projects, there is always an element of running into delays in project completion time, costs overruns from variations and associated time overruns, lack of satisfying client requirements, clashes on site during construction – just to mention a few. Building Information Modelling (BIM) is being used to solve most of these challenges that pose such risks to a project. The study looked the effect of scheduling on performance of project constructions in Uasin Gishu County. The study targeted a population of 197 respondents who constitute of Technical staff and Non - technical staff. The study used census research design. Questionnaires were used to collect information from respondents. In order to ascertain reliability of the research instruments, the researcher piloted the instruments by distributing 30 questionnaires to respondents from Uasin Gishu County Government selected randomly from the various sections, which were not be part of the county to be sampled for this study. Descriptive statistics was used to analyse the data. Descriptive statistics included frequency, percentages, means, standard deviation and frequency distribution. Inferential statistics used was correlation and linear regression. The study found out that there was a significant and positive effect of project scheduling on construction projects performance Uasin Gishu County Government (β=0.198; p<0.05). The study concluded that proper project scheduling leads to an increased project performance risk management plays an important role in project management because without it project managers cannot define their objectives for future and project monitoring plays a vital role in project manager’s decision making processes since it helps project managers and their teams to foresee potential risks and obstacles that if left unaddressed could derail the project. The study recommends that the County Government should continue with good practices of ensuring resources are allocated with good practices of ensuring resources are allocated to projects from interception until closure.
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With the advent of present policies of liberalization, Privatization and globalization the economic scenario has completely transformed in last one and half decade. By way of the continuous inflow of Multinationals and trend towards Global bidding, our construction companies have to face tough competition within the country as well as outside the country to win the contracts. They have to be competitive in terms of cost, time Schedule and Quality of a construction project to be ahead in the bidding run. If we study the total construction process for a particular project right from inception of the idea to start up and finally execution and making it open for use, at each and every phase quality management is required to get an end product which is possessing total quality thus having zero defect from the point of view of customer. To stand today in the competition what construction firms must strive today is not only for customer satisfaction but also for customer delight one step ahead of customer satisfaction. Total Quality Management is a beliefs which can bring about revolutionary change in construction Industry by completion of construction projects with trouble free structures and longer life and thus help in becoming global. In this seminar report an attempt is made to understand TQM in a detailed way and implement it in an appropriate way in future. Prof. Aditi Sonawane | Pooja Pramod Ghule | Disha Atul Paresh "TQM in Construction Management: A Review" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-7 , December 2022, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd52445.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/other/52445/tqm-in-construction-management-a-review/prof-aditi-sonawane
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In most of the construction projects, there is always an element of running into delays in project completion time, costs overruns from variations and associated time overruns, lack of satisfying client requirements, clashes on site during construction – just to mention a few. Building Information Modelling (BIM) is being used to solve most of these challenges that pose such risks to a project. The study looked the effect of scheduling on performance of project constructions in Uasin Gishu County. The study targeted a population of 197 respondents who constitute of Technical staff and Non - technical staff. The study used census research design. Questionnaires were used to collect information from respondents. In order to ascertain reliability of the research instruments, the researcher piloted the instruments by distributing 30 questionnaires to respondents from Uasin Gishu County Government selected randomly from the various sections, which were not be part of the county to be sampled for this study. Descriptive statistics was used to analyse the data. Descriptive statistics included frequency, percentages, means, standard deviation and frequency distribution. Inferential statistics used was correlation and linear regression. The study found out that there was a significant and positive effect of project scheduling on construction projects performance Uasin Gishu County Government (β=0.198; p<0.05). The study concluded that proper project scheduling leads to an increased project performance risk management plays an important role in project management because without it project managers cannot define their objectives for future and project monitoring plays a vital role in project manager’s decision making processes since it helps project managers and their teams to foresee potential risks and obstacles that if left unaddressed could derail the project. The study recommends that the County Government should continue with good practices of ensuring resources are allocated with good practices of ensuring resources are allocated to projects from interception until closure.
STUDY AND ANALYSIS OF CONCRETE STRENGTH PARAMETERS USING VETIVER GRASS ASH AS...Vamsi Kovalam
The development of a new building material based on vetiver grass ash for use in the rural areas of the developing countries is experimentally investigated.
The properties of VGA were experimentally studied to consider the possibility of using VGA as a pozzolanic material.
Many developing countries are attempting to develop substitutes for cement from locally available raw materials like agricultural and industrial waste.
Fly ash ,rice husk ash and rice straw ash have been proven to be economical partial substitutes for cement
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1. BLDG4007 Modern Construction Projects
Answers:
Multiple review methods were used in the research to examine the construction sector's
supply chain and procurement digitization (DSCP-technologies); construction supply chains
need to become more digital. Qualitative interviews and scientific mapping studies were
used to understand better the research efforts, difficulties, and potential benefits of
digitalizing supply chains for construction. Digital construction, digital integration, security,
and the blockchain were some of the topics covered in the essay. Thus, the building supply
chain's most recent trend is blockchain-enabled smart contracts. The study's final
contributions to construction digitalization are a complete review of research results and a
list of research gaps that require filling to promote DSCP-technology in a digitalized,
ecologically friendly constructed environment. Building information modeling (BIM),
Industry 4.0, and cybersecurity will need further study in the future.
Singh, V. 2019. ‘Digitalization, BIM ecosystem, and the future of built environment How
widely are we exploring the different possibilities?’ Department of Civil and Structural
Engineering, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland
The paper's main objective was to explore transformative changes in the future of
construction and the potential roles, opportunities, and challenges in the research field of
construction. The study noted that; research into depth perception should result in the
development of theories and more profound knowledge of the building environment.
Researchers may strive to improve with each generation. Unlike the present trend, which is
primarily concerned with application and practice, it is required to devote more attention to
core theory development. Academics and practitioners must make intelligent judgments
and prioritize their efforts in the face of so many possible future paths. Researchers and
professionals in digital construction research must be creative and critical thinkers to get
the most satisfactory results.
Johari, S., & Jha, K. N., 2021. ‘Exploring the relationship between construction workers’
communication skills and their productivity. Management in Engineering, Vol.37, No. (3)
To evaluate whether or not the four communication skills of building workers’ reading
2. abilities, speaking skills, and writing skills—could be correlated with labor efficiency, the
researchers conducted a comprehensive study (CLP). Consequently, improving employees’
listening and writing skills positively affects their productivity. On the other side, the
development of better speaking and reading skills has a detrimental effect. It is thus
recommended that contractors look for personnel who can listen and write rather than
those who can talk. However, since the research was restricted to India, further work has to
be done in nations with a diverse population of linguistics.
Jraisat Amman, Lana, Jordan, Talal , 2015. ‘Quality Paper Quality in construction
management: an exploratory study.’Quality and Reliability Management.
The research aimed to ascertain which areas of quality are most critical to consumers. The
project was intended for the construction sector, notorious for squandering significant
amounts of time, money, and resources due to lax or non-existent quality standards.
Contractors and architects identified human resource management, customer satisfaction,
and construction-specific features as the most critical factors affecting quality in their
respective industries. Strategic planning, consistent progress, and enough resources were
considered insignificant criteria. Non-hierarchical structures encouraged quality
improvement and improved information flow, leading to a favorable project environment.
While developing future laws and adjustments, it is necessary to reflect on the present state
of the housing sector.
Thaheem, M. J., Baber, A. J., & Bakhtawar, B. (2021). “Cumulative sustainability performance
index of contractors and consultants: Toward a Prequalification system’’. Legal Affairs and
Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, Vol. 14, No.1
The research set out to address the problem of finding the appropriate contractor and
consultant for green building construction. Consequently, the researchers developed a
cumulative sustainability performance rating index to assist green building consultants in
determining their suitability for prequalification (CSPI). Experts constructed the index using
established weighting rules stated in the relevant literature and subjected it to a thorough
review. After launching its usefulness in real-world projects, the newly developed
framework for sustainable prequalification has given practitioners direction. Thus,
quantitative prequalification of construction industry consultants and contractors will be
used in the future to facilitate the operationalization of sustainable building supply chain
procurement.
1. A. K. S. Perera, C.S.R. Perera & C. Jayalath , 2020: “Contractor’s Perspective on Key
Performance Indicators of Cost Control in Asian, Middle Eastern, and European
Construction Projects.” International Journal of Construction Education and Research”,
The primary emphasis of this research was on the key performance indicators (KPIs) for
cost-control techniques and tools (CCTTs) used in building projects in Asia, the Middle East,
3. and Europe. The study adds to theoretical knowledge by detailing the CCTTs that may be
deployed at each step and the critical performance metrics connected with them. This is
accomplished via the lens of a contractual organization (KPIs). The consequences may vary
according to the country of origin. The study findings will help the whole construction
industry by assisting contractors in keeping a tight rein on project costs and resources. Any
expenses that exceed the baseline should be thoroughly explored utilizing the most efficient
procedures and key performance indicators that the company has available.
Fahmi Hassan, A., Haghighi-Rad, F., & Abtahi, A. 2021. ‘Enabling construction project
managers through a management game.’ Industrial and Commercial Training, Vol.53 No.4,
P 343-365.
The study objective was to develop and implement a construction project management
simulation game. Participants will acquire vital knowledge, abilities, talents, and a
comprehensive understanding of project management by participating in the game. An
individual may learn about building project management by playing the simulation game
CPMS. It was shown to have a beneficial effect on participants' understanding of project
management. The game increased knowledge by 158 percent. Bloom's taxonomy of
educational objectives describes the game's emphasis on memorization, comprehension,
and application as stage 1 and stage 2 learning outcomes. Additionally, the game's quality
was deemed to be satisfactory. On the contrary, the study was limited only to small-scale
projects; therefore, in the future, the game can be applied in large-scale projects for the best
results.
Lim, G., Gomez, E. T., & Wong, C. 2021. ‘Evolving state-business relations in an age of
globalization: An introduction. Journal of Contemporary Asia’, Vol.51 No.5, P 697-712.
The research objective is decomposed into its component pieces. The current state of
government–business relations was first examined, taking into account the historical and
political contexts in which state–business relations developed during regime change, as well
as the extent to which ties between government and business actors exist that generate
economic opportunities and constraints. The researchers examined four Asian countries—
Thailand, Turkey, South Korea, and Malaysia—to understand how state-business ties
increase in these countries. This research examines a variety of state-business partnerships
and the causes and processes that contributed to their growth. These exchanges culminate
in establishing political and economic norms that help industrialization's advancement.
Arroyo, P., & Gomez, S. (2021). ‘Building quality builders: Lessons learned from a
Companywide training on behavior-based quality.’ Proc. 29th Annual Conference of the
International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC). P 913-922
The research defined Building Quality Builders (BBQ) as an online virtual training program
for general contractors interested in gaining a better understanding of Behavior-Based
4. Quality Management (BBQM). Virtual workshops were critical to the research, which was
entirely performed online. The following objectives were set to eliminate deployment
duplication and accelerate the process: Finally, the results of this investigation will be
utilized to direct future efforts toward developing a long-term improvement plan. The
participants' willingness to act aided the research in accomplishing the primary objective of
supporting participants in enhancing the quality of their service. The format of future BBQ
workshops may be revised in response to participant input. Participants. Participants
lauded the BBQ session and asked that it be utilized to enhance service standards across the
firm.
Chih, Y., Hsiao, C. Y., Zolghadr, A., & Naderpajouh, N. (2022). ‘Resilience of organizations in
the construction industry in the face of COVID-19 disturbances: Dynamic capabilities
perspective’. Management in Engineering, Vol.38, No.2.
The study’s goal was to learn more about the pandemic's impact on the construction
industry and devise a plan to help it survive and recover. As a consequence of the findings,
building companies will need to create both short-term and long-term response strategies
for emergencies. Construction companies may scan their immediate surroundings for
potential threats or opportunities and design suitable solutions using this road map. The
research concluded that the pandemic has been devastating for the building sector and the
institutions that support it. Strategic plans will be affected more by the behavior of firms
and governments as the disease spreads. To help construction enterprises recover from the
financial crisis, scholars may shift their focus away from firm-level remedies and toward
government and industry efforts.