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Abohilal, S A (2017) Investigating the roles of leaders, managers and their mutual roles in aligning strategy and project management in public sector organisations: the case of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Brunel University.

Adams, K A (2023) A multi-hazard cascading risk model for coastal rail infrastructure: numerical modelling & engineering failure analysis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Brunel University.

Albar, A M (2022) The design and development of an intelligent adaptive extrusion system for additive manufacturing robotics in construction using advanced cementitious materials, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Brunel University.

Aldawaish, B (2019) Investigating the relationship between top management teams' characteristics and organisational innovation: the mediating role of dynamic capabilities, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Business School, Brunel University.

Alfandi, G R (2015) Investigating risk management capability of construction firms in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Mechanical Aerospace and Civil Engineering, Brunel University.

Allam, S I G (1986) Planning and scheduling: A new model for planning and scheduling construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Brunel University.

Almutairi, A M S (2017) Protecting the rights of temporary foreign 'low-skilled' workers in the Saudi construction industry: a case for legal reform, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Politics, History and Law, Brunel University.

Alrajehi, S H (2014) Importance of KPI identification and implementation in Kuwaiti construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Mechanical Aerospace and Civil Engineering, Brunel University.

Alshammari, S A R (2019) Developing a comprehensive construction delay analysis technique, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Mechanical Aerospace and Civil Engineering, Brunel University.

  • Type: Thesis
  • Keywords: excusable delay; force majeure; non-excusable delay; project cost; prototype development; questionnaire survey; schedule analysis method
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  • URL: http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/19051
  • Abstract:
    The need to minimise potential disputes regarding construction project delays has resulted in the use of numerous delay analysis techniques to apportion parties’ responsibilities concerning the time and cost overruns. While existing techniques have long been relied upon to address delay claims; none is capable of thoroughly and satisfactorily addressing matters of contention to help bring about the amicable settlement of claims and, hence, to minimise the chances of claims degenerating into expensive disputes. This study critically aims to develop a robust and comprehensive technique for helping to resolve to delay claims more equitable without creating difficulties or conflicts amongst contracting parties. The first part of this research presents a comprehensive review of the rationale underpinning construction delay claims, which include: recognising the construction delay claims; analysing the types of schedule impacts; classifying the effects of the schedule impacts. It also includes the discussions of current delay analysis processes in use, current delays analysis issues and current delays analysis techniques. The discussions include the limitations and capabilities of delay analysis techniques for tackling all the delay analysis issues in delay claims. The second part of the research discusses research methodologies for adopting a qualitative method in this study. It includes a survey that conducted to investigate the shortages in the current practice in the construction delay claims analysis and how best can overcome these shortages. The results obtained are used as an underpinning for a new framework that can assist practitioners of the delay claims analysis in the construction industry. The third part of this research proposes a new delay analysis method. It will help determine the extent to which various techniques can deal robustly with problematic delay claim analysis issues. In sum, this research will offer a much clearer picture of the real gaps that exist in delay analysis which resulted in the need for a new and improved technique, such as that developed and proposed in this research, to solve all of the underlying issues. The research also draws some recommendations for future research in this area.

Benhaim, M (1997) Interfirm relationships within the construction industry: Towards the emergence of networks? A comparative study between France and the UK, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Brunel University.

Clark, G G (1993) Rule-based integrated building management systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Brunel University.

Cooke, R S (2006) The use of alternative energy technologies in buildings: the influence of engineering consultants, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Mechanical Aerospace and Civil Engineering, Brunel University.

Ghadamsi, A (2016) Investigating the influence of procurement method selection on project performance in Libya, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Mechanical Aerospace and Civil Engineering, Brunel University.

Howes, R (1983) Project management control utilising innovative forecasting and computerised data bases, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Building Technology, Brunel University.

Jashapara, A (1995) Learning in organizations: A study of the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Henley Management College, Brunel University.

Mesa Jiménez, J J (2021) Artificial intelligence for optimisation and demand side response in built environment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Brunel University.

Nam, T-J (2001) Investigations of collaborative design environments: a framework for real-time collaborative 3D CAD, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Brunel University.

Naoum, S G (1989) An investigation into the performance of management contracts and the traditional methods of building procurement, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Mechanical Aerospace and Civil Engineering, Brunel University.

Nathan, P (1991) Project planning and control systems: An investigation into their application and implications of usage in the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Brunel University.

Paling, D R (1982) Industrial relations in the building, civil engineering and engineering construction industries, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Brunel University.

Rowlinson, S M (1988) An analysis of factors affecting project performance in industrial buildings with particular reference to design build contracts, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Building Technology, Brunel University.

Sawacha, E O-O (1993) An investigation into safety attitudes and safety performance in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Brunel University.

Steel, A C (1985) The diffusion of working time innovations in manufacturing and construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Brunel University.

Zhao, Y (2022) An ontology-based semantic building post-occupancy evaluation framework and its application, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Brunel University.