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Böhme, T, Escribano, A, Heffernan, E E and Beazley, S (2018) Causes and mitigation for declining productivity in the Australian mid-rise residential construction sector. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(03), 253–66.

Hasan, A, Elmualim, A, Rameezdeen, R, Baroudi, B and Marshall, A (2018) An exploratory study on the impact of mobile ICT on productivity in construction projects. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(03), 320–32.

Javed, A A, Pan, W, Chen, L and Zhan, W (2018) A systemic exploration of drivers for and constraints on construction productivity enhancement. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(03), 239–52.

Ling, F Y Y (2018) International comparison of performance of public projects. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(03), 281–92.

Ohueri, C C, Enegbuma, W I, Wong, N H, Kuok, K K and Kenley, R (2018) Labour productivity motivation framework for Iskandar Malaysia. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(03), 293–304.

Tanko, B L, Abdullah, F, Mohamad Ramly, Z and Enegbuma, W I (2018) An implementation framework of value management in the Nigerian construction industry. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(03), 305–19.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Current; Structural equation modelling; Critical success factor; Productivity; Practices; Value management;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 2044-124X
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-09-2017-0078
  • Abstract:
    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.

Ugulu, R A and Allen, S (2018) Using the learning curve theory in the investigation of on-site craft gangs’ blockwork construction productivity. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(03), 267–80.