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Cox, A and Ireland, P (2002) Managing construction supply chains: the common sense approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(05), 409–18.

Fo, S, Marsh, x and Cockerham, G (2002) How building design imperatives constrain construction productivity and quality. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(05), 378–87.

Formoso, C T, Tzortzopoulos, P and Liedtke, R (2002) A model for managing the product development process in house building. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(05), 419–32.

Lim, E H and Ling, F Y Y (2002) Model for predicting clients' contribution to project success. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(05), 388–95.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: client related attributes; client's role; project objectives; project performance; project success; regression model
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/links/doi/10.1046/j.1365-232X.2002.00268.x/abs/
  • Abstract:
    Clients' financial status, characteristics, management competency and construction experience can have significant effects upon the attainment of project success. A survey was conducted to gauge whether consultants and contractors felt that 20 client related attributes uncovered from the literature have influence on the project outcome. Data were collected via a mailed questionnaire. Results show that all the 20 client related attributes are important and contribute to project success. A multiple linear regression model was constructed to predict a client's contribution to project success. Five predictive attributes were identified: 'client sets down project objectives clearly', 'client is credit worthy', 'client does not contribute to project complexity', 'client is not litigious', and 'client trusts project team members'. This model provides consultants and contractors with a tool to evaluate their clients. It is recommended that clients focus on the more important attributes identified in this study, to ensure project success.

Soetanto, R and Proverbs, D G (2002) Modelling the satisfaction of contractors: the impact of client performance. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(05), 453–65.

Stephenson, P, Morrey, I, Vacher, P and Ahmed, Z (2002) Acquisition and structuring of knowledge for defect prediction in brickwork mortar. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(05), 396–408.

Tam, C M, Tong, T K L and Tse, S L (2002) Artificial neural networks model for predicting excavator productivity. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(05).

Whyte, J, Bouchlaghem, D and Thorpe, A (2002) IT implementation in the construction organization. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(05), 371–7.

Zhang, H, Shi, J J and Tam, C-M (2002) Application of simulation related techniques to construction operations. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(05), 433–45.