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Abdelkhalek, S I (2022) Managing the inspection process of concrete bridge decks, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Aoieong, R T (2004) Capturing quality costs of construction processes using the construction process cost model (CPCM), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Au, C Y M (2013) An optimal contract strategy in managing extension of time provisions in building contracts, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Bao, Q (2003) Effective energy management during a building's life cycle, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Chan, H L J (2011) Developing a fuzzy risk assessment model for target cost and guaranteed maximum price contracts in the construction industry of Hong Kong, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Chan, K C G (2012) The use of virtual reality for visualizing construction safety management process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Chan, K Y (2012) Optimizing construction planning and scheduling by virtual prototyping enabled resource analysis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Chan, P L (2004) Critical success factors for delivering healthcare projects in Hong Kong, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Chan, T S A (2005) The impact of subordinates' professionalism on leadership effectiveness in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Chan, W T P (2009) Construction industry development and government policy, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Chan, Y M T (2008) The role of finance in competitiveness of indigenous contractors in Hong Kong, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Chen, Z (2003) An integrated analytical approach to environmental management in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Dai, F (2010) Applied photogrammetry for 3D modeling, quantity surveying, and augmented reality in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
De Saram, D D (2002) Measuring the quality of contractors' co-ordination activities during the construction process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: continuous improvement; co-ordination; measurement; measurement method; specification; problem solving; client; consultant; stakeholder; Hong Kong; Singapore; experiment; project performance; interview; questionnaire survey
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/305461769
- Abstract:
The objective of this thesis, consisting of four experiments, is to study construction co-ordination to test the two hypotheses: (H1) Multi-attribute quality measurement tools are inapplicable to the construction co-ordination processes. (H2) The Critical Incident Technique (CIT) is a practical method for measuring the quality of construction co-ordination processes. Experiment 1 conducted by questionnaire surveys and interviews, investigated the experiences of the multi-attribute quality measurement systems,‘PASS’ (Hong Kong) and ‘CONQUAS’ (Singapore), in achieving customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. Results showed that their effectiveness as quality improvement tools is flawed because of mandatory enforcement, judgemental use and focus on outputs conforming to specifications instead of customer satisfaction and statistical evidence of quality. It was thus decided that these two measurement models cannot be used for testing H1 and H2. In Experiment 2, a questionnaire containing 64 co-ordination issues was presented to construction co-ordinators requesting to rank the relative importance and the relative time consumed. The 33 responses from Hong Kong and Singapore indicated that ‘identifying strategic activities and potential delays’ and ‘ensuring timeliness of work’ are the most important co-ordination activities. ‘Conducting meetings and reviews’ and ‘analysing project performance, detecting and dealing with variances’ are the most time consuming. H1 was tested (Experiment 3) by interviewing co-ordinators and soliciting in-depth knowledge on the application of a multi-attribute measurement model to the three co-ordination processes: ‘Identifying strategic activities and potential delays’, ‘Ensuring timeliness of work’ and ‘Liaison with client and consultants’. Results revealed how the processes characteristics informality, intangibility, low repetition, co-production, unsolicited service and problem solving work caused great difficulties in applying the multi-attribute quality measurement model. Therefore, H1 was accepted. H2 was tested (Experiment 4) by collecting and analysing critical incidents experienced by customers and stakeholders of co-ordination processes. The 23 incidents collected demonstrated that CIT enables identification of the implicit, explicit and latent expectations of customers and stakeholders, evaluation of the quality of processes and outputs and comprehension of information useful for quality improvement. Therefore, H2 was accepted. The thesis concludes that CIT is a practical quality measurement method for construction co-ordination processes while multi-attribute tools are inapplicable.
Fiona, T S C (2009) A critical study on performance-based fire safety design in Hong Kong with timber perforated ceilings as an example, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Fu, W K (2004) The effect of experience in construction contract bidding, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Guo, H (2009) Rethinking construction project management using the VP-based manufacturing management model, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Hao, J L J (2002) Better use of information: A simulation model for international construction joint ventures in China, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Hong, J (2006) A study on analytic approaches to intelligent buildings assessment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Huang, T (2009) Virtual prototyping technologies enhanced construction planning, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Jaillon, L C (2009) The evolution of the use of prefabrication techniques in Hong Kong construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Kam, C W (2000) Quality assurance of construction works in Hong Kong, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Lam, W M (2005) A conceptual model of success for design and build projects in the public sector of Hong Kong, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Lee, L P (2012) Do construction workers accept automated monitoring? A study on the acceptance level and its antecedents, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Leung, W Y (2006) A study of the competitiveness of local contractors in Hong Kong, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Liang, Y (2006) Integrated IT systems for construction site management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Lin, G (2009) Measuring the performance of value management studies in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Liu, G W (2003) A framework for implementing value management in China's construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Liu, Y (2009) Critical factors for managing project communication among participants at the construction stage, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Lu, W (2006) A system for assessing and communicating contractors' competitiveness, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Luo, X (2011) A knowledge-based electronic meeting system for implementing value management in construction briefing, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Ochoa Paniagua, J J (2011) Production planning approach for implementing sustainable building projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Oo, B L (2007) Modelling individual contractors' bidding decisions in different competitive environments, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Pan, Y H (2007) Application of industrialized housing system in major cities in China: A case study of Chongqing, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Tan, Y (2009) Contractor's competitiveness and competitive strategy in Hong Kong, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Tang, L (2011) Effective and efficient briefing in public private partnership projects in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Tse, T-c (2009) The interoperability of building information models and document models in the Hong Kong construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Wang, S Q (1995) A methodology for comparing the productivities of the ready mixed concrete industries in major cities, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Wong, K W J (2007) Development of selection evaluation and system intelligence analytic models for the intelligent building control systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Wong, M W J (2006) Forecasting manpower demand in the construction industry of Hong Kong, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Wong, W H (2007) Developing and implementing an empirical system for scoring buildability of designs in the Hong Kong construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Xia, B (2010) The selection of design-build operational variations in the people's republic of China using Delphi method and fuzzy set theory, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Yang, C (2004) Knowledge-based understanding and interpretation of construction engineering drawings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Yang, J (2010) A framework for stakeholder management in construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Yao, H (2009) A dynamic approach for evaluating the sustainability performance of infrastructure projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Ye, K (2009) Modelling competition intensity in construction market, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Yip, R C P (2009) The cultural shift of the construction industry of Hong Kong under the influence of sustainable development, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Yuan, H (2011) A dynamic model for assessing the effectiveness of construction and demolition waste management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Zhang, X (2010) Competitiveness for real estate developers: a China study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Building and Real Estate, Hong Kong Polytechnic University.