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Babatunde, S O and Perera, S (2017) Cross-sectional comparison of public-private partnerships in transport infrastructure development in Nigeria. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 875-900.
Beitelmal, W, Molenaar, K R, Javernick-Will, A and Pellicer, E (2017) Challenges and barriers to establishing infrastructure asset management: A comparative study between Libya and the USA. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1184-202.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: infrastructure; barriers; implementation; questionnaire; assets management; developing and developed country
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-12-2015-0200
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Purpose The increased need for, and maintenance of, infrastructure creates challenges for all agencies that manage infrastructure assets. To assist with these challenges, agencies implement asset management systems. The purpose of this paper is to investigate and compare the importance of barriers faced by agencies establishing transportation asset management systems in the USA and Libya to contrast a case of a developed and developing country. Design/methodology/approach A literature review identified 28 potential barriers for implementing an asset management system. Practitioners who participate in decision-making processes in each country were asked to rate the importance of each barrier in an online survey questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, Kendall Concordance W., and Mann-Whitney are used to analyze the collected data. Findings Through an analysis of 61 completed questionnaires, 14 barriers were identified as important by both the US and Libyan practitioners. A total of 11 additional barriers, primarily in the areas of political and regulatory obstacles, were determined to be important only for Libya. These 11 barriers provide reasonable insights into asset management systems’ barriers for developing countries. Practical implications The list of barriers identified from this research will assist decision makers to address and overcome these barriers when implementing asset management systems in their specific organizational and country conditions. Originality/value The research identified standard barriers to implementing asset management systems and identified barriers that were specific to the country context, such as political and regulatory barriers in Libya. When viewed with the asset management literature, the results show broad applicability of some asset management barriers and the need to contextualize to country context (e.g. developing countries) for other barriers.
Caldas, C and Gupta, A (2017) Critical factors impacting the performance of mega-projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 920-34.
Chan, A P C, Wong, F K W, Hon, C K H, Ali, J A and Lyu, S (2017) Construction safety and health problems of ethnic minority workers in Hong Kong. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 901-19.
Dada, J O (2017) An appraisal of paradigm shifts required of competence of the Nigerian quantity surveyors. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1269-80.
Damci, A, Arditi, D and Polat, G (2017) Civil engineers’ personal values/demographics linkage in project team building. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1337-49.
de Paula, N, Arditi, D and Melhado, S (2017) Managing sustainability efforts in building design, construction, consulting, and facility management firms. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1040-50.
Edirisinghe, R, London, K A, Kalutara, P and Aranda-Mena, G (2017) Building information modelling for facility management: Are we there yet?. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1119-54.
El-Hamrawy, S A-K, Abu El-Maaty, A E and Akal, A Y (2017) Proposed models to measure the quality of highway projects: Regression analysis vs statistical-fuzzy approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 988-1003.
Gledson, B J and Greenwood, D (2017) The adoption of 4D BIM in the UK construction industry: An innovation diffusion approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 950-67.
Hamzeh, F, Abdul, G O, Saleh, B M B and Abbas, Y (2017) Modular concrete construction: The differing perspectives of designers, manufacturers, and contractors in Lebanon. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 935-49.
Jaeger, M, Yu, G and Adair, D (2017) Organisational culture of Chinese construction organisations in Kuwait. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1051-66.
Koops, L, van Loenhout, C, Bosch-Rekveldt, M, Hertogh, M and Bakker, H (2017) Different perspectives of public project managers on project success. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1294-318.
Mosley Jr, J C and Bubshait, A A (2017) Project procurement systems for mechanical, electrical and piping projects in Saudi Arabia: An empirical assessment. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1004-17.
Nikmehr, B, Hosseini, M R, Rameezdeen, R, Chileshe, N, Ghoddousi, P and Arashpour, M (2017) An integrated model for factors affecting construction and demolition waste management in Iran. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1246-68.
Osei-Kyei, R and Chan, A P C (2017) Empirical comparison of critical success factors for public-private partnerships in developing and developed countries: A case of Ghana and Hong Kong. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1222-45.
Ritson, N H, Wilson, M M J and Cohen, D A (2017) Managing engineering contractors in the UK petrochemicals industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1067-80.
Senaratne, S, Jin, X-H and Balasuriya, K (2017) Exploring the role of networks in disseminating construction project knowledge through case studies. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1281-93.
Sepasgozar, S M E and Loosemore, M (2017) The role of customers and vendors in modern construction equipment technology diffusion. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1203-21.
Staykova, G and Underwood, J (2017) Assessing collaborative performance on construction projects through knowledge exchange: A UK rail strategic alliance case study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 968-87.
Teo, A L E, Ofori, G, Tjandra, I and Kim, H (2017) Framework for productivity and safety enhancement system using BIM in Singapore. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1350-71.
Tran, D Q, Nguyen, L D and Faught, A (2017) Examination of communication processes in design-build project delivery in building construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1319-36.
Trigunarsyah, B (2017) Organizational culture influence on client involvement. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1155-69.
Venselaar, M and Wamelink, H (2017) The nature of qualitative construction partnering research: Literature review. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1092-118.
Vu, H A, Cu, V H, Min, L X and Wang, J Q (2017) Risk analysis of schedule delays in international highway projects in Vietnam using a structural equation model. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1018-39.
Wang, C, Li, B, Li, B and Baldwin, A (2017) Case study of “project controlling” on a large HOPSCA project in China. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 862-74.
Yu, A T W (2017) Using jigsaw method to enhance the learning of research and consultancy techniques for postgraduate students. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1081-91.
Yu, J, Ma, G and Jiang, X (2017) Impact of the built environment and care services within rural nursing homes in China on quality of life for elderly residents. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(06), 1170-83.