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Boadu, E F, Wang, C C and Sunindijo, R Y (2021) Challenges for occupational health and safety enforcement in the construction industry in Ghana. Construction Economics and Building, 21(01), 01-21.

Das, D K and Emuze, F (2021) Design delays in building projects in India: Effects and remedies. Construction Economics and Building, 21(01), 22-44.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: construction; consultant; delay; design; systems dynamics
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  • URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v21i1.7453
  • Abstract:
    Empirical evidence shows that design-related challenges influence delay in building projects in India. Based on case studies of building projects from the capital region of Odisha Province of India, the factors relating to consultants and design have been identified and policy interventions were compiled to reduce design linked delay. A survey method to collect data, statistical analysis and a Systems Dynamics modelling approach were used according to different scenarios to propose strategic interventions. The findings suggested that complexity of design and compilation of documents, and the combined complexity of both can cause substantial delay. The model results revealed that the combined effect of appointing competent consultants and communicating effectively could reduce delay significantly. The novelty of the study lies in using a systems approach to develop causal feedback relationships among variables, as opposed to considering one origin of the problem at a time. The study makes three contributions: (1) design-linked challenges and mechanisms of delay, based on causal feedback relationships in building construction, can be diagnosed to evolve appropriate remedial measures; (2) impacts of different interventions can be visualised quantitatively under different scenarios; and (3) an alternative methodology to examine the trend of the project period is offered.

Ershadi, M, Jefferies, M, Davis, P and Mojtahedi, M (2021) Achieving sustainable procurement in construction projects: The pivotal role of a project management office. Construction Economics and Building, 21(01), 45-64.

Gurmu, A, Galluzzo, A and Kite, J (2021) Modelling customers’ perception of the quality of services provided by builders: A case of Victoria, Australia. Construction Economics and Building, 21(01), 100-24.

Malesev, S and Cherry, M (2021) Digital and social media marketing: Growing market share for construction SMEs. Construction Economics and Building, 21(01), 65-82.

Osuizugbo, I C, Oyeyipo, O O, Ojelabi, R A and Oshodi, O S (2021) Factors inhibiting corporate social responsibility initiatives among construction companies. Construction Economics and Building, 21(01), 83-99.