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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of building information modelling Level 2 in the UK construction industry: the case of small and medium enterprises, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Energy, Construction and Environment, Coventry University.
Al-Saeed, Y W M (2018) Towards developing a sustainability assessment framework for residential buildings in Iraq, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
Al-Werikat, G K E (2017) The impact of supply chain management on construction projects performance in Jordan, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Energy, Construction and Environment, Coventry University.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G (2020) Development of a framework towards enhancing workers productivity in the Jordanian construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
Alhajeri, M (2011) Health and safety in the construction industry: challenges and solutions in the UAE, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of the Built Environment, Coventry University.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O (2016) The development of a procurement decision support system to enhance construction claims management practice, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Energy, Construction and Environment, Coventry University.
Banwo, O O (2022) Development of a framework for building cost information management in Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
Briscoe, G (2008) Studies of the UK labour market with special reference to the construction sector, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of the Built Environment, Coventry University.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A BIM-based framework to integrate a sustainable end-of-life into the asset lifecycle: towards the circular economy, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.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of the impact of building information modelling on the culture and performance of UK construction supply chains, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.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N E M (2015) The influence and evaluation of the project manager's performance in the Libyan construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering and Computing, Coventry University.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information modelling to support sustainable development in the Lebanese construction industry: a qualitative approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.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.
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.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: construction supply chain; reliability; SMEs; business model; government; payment; UK; content analysis; validation; regulation; client; construction contractor; professional; stakeholder; subcontractor; supplier; interview; questionnaire survey
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- URL: https://pureportal.coventry.ac.uk/en/studentthesis/development-of-a-conceptual-framework-for-enhancing-payment-practices-in-the-uk-construction-industry(65c1e334-b183-48bf-b8b0-1e88398fe73a).html
- Abstract:
Globally, unfair payment practices remain a major commercial issue for many industries. The problem is exacerbated in the construction industry with huge negative impacts on contractors and other supply chains. For example, in 2016 there were over £30 billion worth of unpaid invoices to Small and Medium-Sized (SMEs) construction contractors in the UK. Also, recent report revealed that in the last three years, £7.8 billion of retention monies deducted by construction clients were not returned. A separate UK government report claimed that 72% of construction contractors are often compelled to sign up to contracts with disparities in rates of items, prolonged delays to payment periods, the imposition of rates and other prejudicial payment practices. Indeed, the industry's multi-tiered structure together with the commercial bargaining position of clients makes contractors and other supply chains in the industry susceptible to unfair payment practices. Moreover, the problem is endemic and chronic in the construction sector despite various government regulations and private initiatives designed to alleviate the problem. Yet, there is little research on how to enhance fair payment practices in the construction sector. Therefore, the aim of this study is to develop a framework for enhancing fair payment practices in the UK construction industry. The key research questions are: How endemic are unfair payment practices in the UK construction industry? How effective is the proposed framework for enhancing fair payment practices in the construction industry? The study adopted concurrent mixed methods design; involving the use of archival data, questionnaire surveys and interviews with construction stakeholders in the UK. Data obtained were analysed and merged to provide better understanding of unfair payment practices in the construction industry. Data analysis techniques employed include descriptive statistics, Cronbach's alpha reliability, relative importance index, Pearson's correlation analysis, and content analysis. Findings from the study show that Tier 2 clients accounted for 82% of unfair payment practices, while 13% and 5% of cases were linked to Tier 3 and Tier 1 clients, respectively. Indeed, Tier 2 has and does exert a strong commercial influence over their supply chain. Other findings reveal that the use of cash flow strategy, business model and the culture in the construction industry are the major causal factors of lingering unfair payment practices. The study also found that payment provisions in standard forms of contracts are often ignored and impaired for various reasons including payer attitudes, legal loopholes, current payment processes, the use of adhesion contracts and weak bargaining powers. Moreover, the study also discovered that subcontractors and suppliers often find it difficult to challenge current unfair payment practices, because of client-contractor's relationships. The study also reveals that unfair payment practices have snowball effect on construction supply chain; with direct consequences for business profit margins, wide ranging insolvencies and indirect effects leading to mental illness, stress and reputational damage for businesses. Lastly, the study developed a framework to enhance fair payment practices for the construction supply chain. Validation of the framework by construction industry professionals revealed that it has the potential to enhance prompt payment of invoices from Tier 1 clients (private/public) to main contractors, subcontractors and other suppliers.
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.