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Abdel Aziz, A M (2008) Minimum performance bounds for evaluating contractors performance during construction of highway pavement projects. Construction Management and Economics, 26(05), 507-29.

Bee Hua, G (2008) The state of applications of quantitative analysis techniques to construction economics and management (1983 to 2006). Construction Management and Economics, 26(05), 485-97.

Campagnac, E (1998) National system of innovation in France: Plan Construction et Architecture. Building Research & Information, 26(05), 297–301.

de Valence, G (2019) Reframing construction within the built environment sector. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(05), 740–5.

Fulford, R G (2019) The implications of the construction industry to national wealth. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(05), 779–93.

Gann, D M, Wang, Y and Hawkins, R (1998) Do regulations encourage innovation? The case of energy efficiency in housing. Building Research & Information, 26(05), 280–96.

Gonzalez-Ruiz, J D, Arboleda, A, Botero, S and Rojo, J (2019) Investment valuation model for sustainable infrastructure systems. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(05), 850–84.

Haji Karimian, S, Mbachu, J, Egbelakin, T and Shahzad, W (2019) Improving efficiency in roading projects: a New Zealand study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(05), 827–49.

• Type: Journal Article
• Keywords: Efficiency; Risk management; Construction; Performance; Productivity; Project management; Strategic management; Construction planning; Road pavement; Road maintenance and rehabilitation;
• ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
• URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-02-2018-0060
• Abstract:
  The purpose of this paper is to investigate the key productivity constraints faced by New Zealand (NZ) road pavement maintenance and rehabilitation contractors (RPMRCs) and the associated mitigation measures. Interview-based exploratory research strategy was used to survey senior managers and directors of medium- to large-sized road contracting firms in NZ. Empirical data were analyzed using the multi-attribute analytical technique. Results revealed 70 productivity constraints faced by the RPMRCs in NZ; in diminishing order of influence, these constraints were aggregated into eight broad categories as follows: finance, workforce, technology/process, statutory/regulatory compliance, project characteristics, project management/project team characteristics, unforeseen circumstances and other/external factors. The most important constraints in each of the eight broad categories were presented. The key limitation of the research is that it was based on feedback from a limited number of participants which were less than the minimum required to represent the views of the potential participants in the sampling frame for the study. As a result, the findings may not be reliably generalized beyond the scope of the data used. Further research on the subject is recommended to ensure that the representation of the views of the individuals and companies that comprised the sampling frame is achieved. The current findings could be formulated as propositions or hypotheses to be tested in future confirmatory research. At the industry level, the findings could provide the basis for the skill development programs of the NZ RPMRCs. The application of the research findings by the RPMRCs and consultants could result in significant improvement in the productivity of the NZ roading sector and the sector’s enhanced contribution to the economy. Currently, there is little research on the priority constraints to productivity and performance in the NZ roading sector. The findings contribute to knowledge by revealing critical factors constraining productivity performance of the NZ RMRCs and the associated improvement measures. New and more enriching viewpoints were provided on how contractors could leverage their limited resources to address the identified key constraints.

Haugbølle, K, Larsen, J N and Nielsen, J (2019) Construction productivity revisited: towards measuring performance of construction output. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(05), 794–813.

Ilhan, B and Yobas, B (2019) Measuring construction for social, economic and environmental assessment. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(05), 746–65.

Lam, K-C, Lam, M C-K and Wang, D (2008) MBNQA_oriented self_assessment quality management system for contractors: fuzzy AHP approach. Construction Management and Economics, 26(05), 447-61.

Lopes, J P, Oliveira, R A and Abreu, M I (2019) Estimating the built environment stock in Cape Verde. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(05), 814–26.

Mbachu, J (2008) Conceptual framework for the assessment of subcontractors' eligibility and performance in the construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 26(05), 471-84.

Nyström, J (2008) A quasi_experimental evaluation of partnering. Construction Management and Economics, 26(05), 531-41.

Pantouvakis, J-P and Manoliadis, O G (2008) A compromise programming model for site selection of borrow pits. Construction Management and Economics, 26(05), 433-46.

Rameezdeen, R and Ramachandra, T (2008) Construction linkages in a developing economy: the case of Sri Lanka. Construction Management and Economics, 26(05), 499-506.

Ruddock, L and Ruddock, S (2019) Wealth measurement and the role of built asset investment: an empirical comparison. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(05), 766–78.

Winch, G (1998) Zephyrs of creative destruction: understanding the management of innovation in construction. Building Research & Information, 26(05), 268–79.

Ye, K, Jiang, W and Shen, L (2008) Project competition intensity (PCI) in the construction market: a case study in China. Construction Management and Economics, 26(05), 463-70.