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Gerrish, T, Ruikar, K, Cook, M, Johnson, M and Phillip, M (2017) Using BIM capabilities to improve existing building energy modelling practices. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(02), 190-208.

Hwang, B-G, Zhao, X and Chin, E W Y (2017) International construction joint ventures between Singapore and developing countries: Risk assessment and allocation preferences. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(02), 209-28.

Jiang, W and Lu, Y (2017) Influence of initial trust on control from client perspective: Construction industry in China. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(02), 326-45.

Kpamma, Z E, Adjei-Kumi, T, Ayarkwa, J and Adinyira, E (2017) Participatory design, wicked problems, choosing by advantages. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(02), 289-307.

Loudoun, R and Townsend, K (2017) Implementing health promotion programs in the Australian construction industry: Levers and agents for change. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(02), 260-74.

Mpofu, B, Ochieng, E G, Moobela, C and Pretorius, A (2017) Profiling causative factors leading to construction project delays in the United Arab Emirates. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(02), 346-76.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: project management; United Arab Emirates; construction industry; construction delay; construction practitioners; delivery of projects
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  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-05-2015-0072
  • Abstract:
    This paper reveals that a number of important causes of construction delays in the United Arab Emirates construction industry, ranging from unrealistic contract durations to poor labour productivity, with consultants and clients seemingly shouldering the bulk of the "blame game".

Sambasivan, M, Deepak, T J, Salim, A N and Ponniah, V (2017) Analysis of delays in Tanzanian construction industry: Transaction cost economics and structural equation modeling approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(02), 308-25.

Schröpfer, V L M, Tah, J and Kurul, E (2017) Mapping the knowledge flow in sustainable construction project teams using social network analysis. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(02), 229-59.

Seneviratne, K, Amaratunga, D and Haigh, R (2017) Managing housing needs of post conflict housing reconstruction: Sri Lankan perspective. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(02), 275-88.