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Farran, M and Zayed, T (2012) New life-cycle costing approach for infrastructure rehabilitation. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 19(01), 40–60.

Kululanga, G (2012) Capacity building of construction industries in Sub-Saharan developing countries: A case for Malawi. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 19(01), 86–100.

Lim, L J W and Ling, F Y Y (2012) Human resource practices of contractors that lead to job satisfaction of professional staff. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 19(01), 101–18.

Oo, B L, Lo, H-P and Lim, B T-H (2012) The effect of bidding success in construction bidding. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 19(01), 25–39.

Randeree, K and Chaudhry, A G (2012) Leadership – style, satisfaction and commitment: An exploration in the United Arab Emirates' construction sector. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 19(01), 61–85.

Xia, B and Chan, A P C (2012) Measuring complexity for building projects: a Delphi study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 19(01), 7–24.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: buildings; China; complexity; Delphi method; measurement
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/09699981211192544
  • Abstract:
    Purpose – The aim of this study is to identify complexity measures for building projects in the People's Republic of China (PRC). Design/methodology/approach – A three-round of Delphi questionnaire survey was conducted to identify the key parameters that measure the degree of project complexity. A complexity index (CI) was developed based on the identified measures and their relative importance. Findings – Six key measures of project complexity have been identified, namely: building structure & function; construction method; the urgency of the project schedule; project size/scale; geological condition; and neighboring environment. Practical implications – These complexity measures help stakeholders assess degrees of project complexity and better manage the potential risks that might be induced to different levels of project complexity. Originality/value – The findings provide insightful perspectives to define and understand project complexity. For stakeholders, understanding and addressing the complexity help to improve project planning and implementation.