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Abdallah, A M (2021) A study on bridge inspections: Identifying barriers to new practices and providing strategies for change, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Arslan, M (1993) Public investment and infrastructure planning: A policy modelling approach for the Turkish investment sector, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Balloffet, A F (1992) Applications of decision support systems in water resources planning: The goal-setting stage, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Besiktepe, D (2021) Multi-criteria decision-making approach for building maintenance in facility management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Biltonen, E F (2001) Cost-benefit analysis of a flood protection project incorporating poverty alleviation concerns: Case study Vietnam, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Darragh, A J R (2001) Patterns of injury among residential construction workers before and after a safety intervention program, 1994--1998, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Darragh, A J R (2001) Patterns of injury among residential construction workers before and after a safety intervention program, 1994-1998, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Gehrig, G B (2002) A decision support system framework to improve design-construction integration and project performance on public sector underground utility projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Ghavam, H R (1990) Characteristics of external activators in third world village development, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Gunderson, D E (2005) Needs assessment: Construction management doctoral programs in the United States, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Jackson, B J (2000) The perceptions of experienced construction practitioners regarding ethical transgressions in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Johnson, B T (2007) Exploring the use of virtual construction to capture knowledge and reduce waste for residential projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Kumar, S (2023) Optimization of sustainability and resilience for transportation projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Mehany, M S H M (2014) Delay-caused claims in infrastructure projects under design-bid-build delivery systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Moore, J D (2006) Women in construction management: Creating a theory of career choice and development, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Plugge, P W (2007) An evidence-based comparison of construction project delivery, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Stewart, D R (2000) Environmental decision-making: Combining engineering and business aspects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Thadicaran, A B G (1997) Implementation strategies for water resources projects under uncertainties of completion time, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Tummalapudi, M (2022) Strategic factors for implementing a multiple career path construction doctoral program: A mixed methods study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Weber, P A (2000) Requisite skill differences of baccalaureate graduates among three building disciplines, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Yearsley, W S (2007) How differences in heavy civil project set-up practices impact performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: construction project; life cycle; cluster analysis; factor analysis; construction contractor
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/304860083
- Abstract:
The life cycle of a construction project traditionally involves five phases: procurement, pre-construction planning, execution, closeout, and maintenance. The second phase, pre-construction planning is broad in nature yet vital to achieving a successful project. This study is unique in its focus on the contractors' perspective of pre-construction planning in the heavy civil sector. Data utilized was derived from a national survey developed specifically for this research. A mailed questionnaire was sent to 1,334 senior executives nationally, of whom 121 responded. Participants were asked to respond to questions about the individual characteristics of their companies including financial performance. They then responded to a series questions asking them to rate how often they practiced specific project set-up activities. Project set-up activities were categorized into groups from which composite variables were developed. These composite variables were utilized to study the relationships between how often certain project set-up activities were practiced and their contribution to over-all company performance expressed as profit margin (earnings before interest and tax or EBIT). Multiple-regression, factor analysis and frequency analysis were used for evaluating this data. The descriptive responses were utilized to evaluate differences in patterns of variance based on individual company characteristics. Hierarchical cluster analysis was utilized to assess these relationships. Only a partial relationship was found between how often certain project set-up activities were practiced and over-all performance. Project set-up activities concerning the identification of risk and opportunities accounted for the majority of the relationships found. Individual company characteristics did not significantly correlate to patterns of variance in performance and which activities were practiced. Supplementary analysis contrasting mean scores from high margin companies with lesser performing peers yielded differences in how often project set-up activities are practiced. This research provides insights as to which project set-up activities are most often practiced by top performing construction companies. These insights provide a guide for construction contractors to consider as they look toward planning future projects. While only partial correlations to over-all performance were found in this research the door has been opened for further study.