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Ikediashi, D I, Ogunlana, S O and Odesola, I A (2015) Service quality and user satisfaction of outsourced facilities management services in Nigeria’s public hospitals. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 5(04), 363-79.

Nguyen, T P and Chileshe, N (2015) Revisiting the construction project failure factors in Vietnam. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 5(04), 398-416.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: performance,Vietnam,construction industry,critical factors,risk management,project management,project failure
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  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-10-2013-0042
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    Purpose - The Vietnam construction industry has considerably developed since 1986 as a result of “Doi Moi” or all-round renovation process. However, despite the pace of economic reforms, a number of challenges continue to plague the construction industry. The purpose of this paper is to revisit the factors causing construction project failure in Vietnam. Some of the selected best practices from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) and China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey, South Africa (CIVETS) are discussed. Design/methodology/approach - Using a mixed method approach, data were collected from construction stakeholders in Vietnam using a postal survey questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The quantitative data were subjected to descriptive statistics using ranking and frequencies analysis, and qualitative data employed content analysis. Findings - Despite the lack of systematic approach to managing projects risks, there is a high level of acknowledgement regarding the importance of risk management practices. The highly ranked critical factors still causing construction project failure in Vietnam are: disregard of the significance of project planning process and project planning; lack of experience in executing complicated project; poor design capacity and frequent design changes; lack of knowledge and ability in managing construction projects; lack of financial capacity of owner; poor performance of contractors; lack of a systematic approach to managing the project and entire organisation; corruption and bribery in construction projects; the delays in payment; and economic volatility and high inflation. Practical implications - The identified and revisited project failure factors could be used as a “road map” for the revaluation, and development of appropriate project management practices. Originality/value - The construction sector has undergone through significant structural changes following “Doi Moi”. This study provides the opportunity to realign the strategies for addressing project failure factors and learning from comparative studies in BRICS and CIVETS countries.

Nielsen, L-H K, Akanmu, A and Anumba, C J (2015) Comparative analysis of back-to-back subcontracts in the construction and telecommunications industries. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 5(04), 446-60.

Ofori-Boadu, A N, Shofoluwe, M A, Owusu-Manu, D-G, Holt, G D and Edwards, D (2015) Analysis of US commercial buildings’ energy efficiency programs. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 5(04), 349-62.

Oyewobi, L O, Windapo, A O and James, R O B (2015) An empirical analysis of construction organisations’ competitive strategies and performance. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 5(04), 417-31.

Seneviratne, K, Amaratunga, D and Haigh, R (2015) Post-conflict housing reconstruction: Exploring the challenges of addressing housing needs in Sri Lanka. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 5(04), 432-45.

Zeb, J, Froese, T and Vanier, D (2015) An ontology-supported asset information integrator system in infrastructure management. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 5(04), 380-97.