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Abu Awwad, K (2020) The implementation of building information modelling Level 2 in the UK construction industry: the case of small and medium enterprises, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Energy, Construction and Environment, Coventry University.
Al-Saeed, Y W M (2018) Towards developing a sustainability assessment framework for residential buildings in Iraq, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
Al-Werikat, G K E (2017) The impact of supply chain management on construction projects performance in Jordan, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Energy, Construction and Environment, Coventry University.
AlAbbadi, G (2020) Development of a framework towards enhancing workers productivity in the Jordanian construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
Alhajeri, M (2011) Health and safety in the construction industry: challenges and solutions in the UAE, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of the Built Environment, Coventry University.
Banwo, O (2016) The development of a procurement decision support system to enhance construction claims management practice, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Energy, Construction and Environment, Coventry University.
Banwo, O O (2022) Development of a framework for building cost information management in Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
Briscoe, G (2008) Studies of the UK labour market with special reference to the construction sector, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of the Built Environment, Coventry University.
Charef, R (2019) A BIM-based framework to integrate a sustainable end-of-life into the asset lifecycle: towards the circular economy, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
Dike, I (2017) A critical exploration of the impact of building information modelling on the culture and performance of UK construction supply chains, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
Gherbal, N E M (2015) The influence and evaluation of the project manager's performance in the Libyan construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering and Computing, Coventry University.
Ghostin, M (2020) Exploring an implementation framework for building information modelling to support sustainable development in the Lebanese construction industry: a qualitative approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
Hendy, A O A (2007) An approach to sustainable construction in post-disaster contexts: with specific reference to the Marmara region of Turkey, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of the Built Environment, Coventry University.
Hermawan, F (2015) A strategic approach to enhancing sustainable practices in public building projects: a case study of Indonesian local authorities, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Energy, Construction and Environment, Coventry University.
Karami, S (2008) Using by-product industrial materials to replace all cement in construction products, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Built Environment, Coventry University.
Lashford, C (2016) Modelling the role of SuDS management trains to minimise the flood risk of new-build housing developments in the UK, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Energy, Construction and Environment, Coventry University.
Li, P (2017) The international competitiveness of Chinese construction firms, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Royal Agricultural University, Coventry University.
Noruwa, B I (2020) Application and effects of emerging technologies on variation minimisation in the UK construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: buildability; communication; complexity; construction cost; construction project; digital twin; government; health and safety; project cost; safety; training; variations; stakeholders; fragmentation; interview; UK
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- URL: https://pureportal.coventry.ac.uk/en/studentthesis/application-and-effects-of-emerging-technologies-on-variation-minimisation-in-the-uk-construction-projects(de1f8311-dea1-4300-8676-84b4986b67e0).html
- Abstract:
Delivering construction projects on time and budget is a challenge that has always plagued the construction industry in the UK. Variation is a major root cause of project cost and time overrun and one of the most controversial issues in construction contracts. The industry is, however, on the cusp of a veritable technological revolution. Modernising the industry through the implementation of appropriate emerging technologies minimised variations along with other benefits. Hence, the UK government is committed to the Construction 2025 strategy; to achieve a 33% reduction in the initial cost of construction works and 50% reduction in the overall project time. This research aims to investigate the application and effects of emerging technologies on variation minimisation in UK construction projects. The study adopted a mixed methods approach comprising literature review, semi-structured interviews, close ended survey, open-ended survey and a framework development. Participants were limited to those that have practically implemented some emerging technologies on their construction projects. Agency theory was used as a theoretical lens to address problems associated with principal-agent relationships that exist in construction contracts. The findings of this study addressed some reasons given in literature to justify the inevitability of variations on construction projects. Technologies enabled risks associated with construction project complexity, health and safety, communication issues, buildability, team fragmentation and design errors to be identified and mitigated early. Key findings revealed that BIM played a vital role in minimising variations; however, the combined effects of other emerging technologies alongside BIM are indispensable. Stakeholders can visualise a digital twin of their proposed structure and make desirable changes before actual construction activities. Implementation of appropriate technologies minimised variations on construction projects of participants. Research findings resulted in the development of a framework that suggests useful emerging technologies to implement in minimising potential variations. Barriers to adoption and implementation are surmountable. The present teething problems will extinct with further training, research and development. The construction industry in the UK is slowly advancing in its journey to modernisation. Findings of this research empirically contribute to the achievement of the commitment of the UK government to reduce construction cost and time. This research contributes to fewer studies and pioneering work that discussed variation minimisation from agency theory perspective. Findings also provide practitioners and researchers’ insight into how current practices may be improved; as well as areas where more research on variation minimisation is needed.
Nosheen, A (2022) Development of an effective claim management framework for the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
Swai, L (2022) Development of a conceptual framework for enhancing payment practices in the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
Tabatabaei Sameni, S (2019) Overheating investigation in UK social housing flats built to the Passivhaus standard, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Art and Design, Coventry University.