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Gambo, N, Said, I and Ismail, R (2017) Mediation model for improving cost factors that affect performance of small-scale building construction contract business in Nigeria: A PLS-SEM approach. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 13(01), 24-46.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: contract and business; cost factors; performance; small scale; mediation; developing countries; construction contracts; construction industry
- ISBN/ISSN: 1557-8771
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/15578771.2016.1208309
- Abstract:
Performance of small-scale building construction contract business poses a challenge to the sustainable development of the construction industry, particularly in developing countries like Nigeria. Small-scale construction contract business plays an important role in the economic development of any nation. In Nigeria, small-scale construction contract business has a tremendous role in the development of rural areas. This study assesses the mediation effects of client support with advance payment on cost factors that affect performance of small-scale contract businesses in Nigeria. The study identified three factors that affect cost performance of construction projects in developing countries: cash flow problems, effects of fraudulent practices, and effects of the nature of construction environments. In total, 550 survey questionnaires were administered to stakeholders in the Nigerian construction industry. Stratified proportionate random sampling method was used for the selection of respondents and 387 questionnaires were returned, with 357 used in the analysis.;Performance of small-scale building construction contract business poses a challenge to the sustainable development of the construction industry, particularly in developing countries like Nigeria. Small-scale construction contract business plays an important role in the economic development of any nation. In Nigeria, small-scale construction contract business has a tremendous role in the development of rural areas. This study assesses the mediation effects of client support with advance payment on cost factors that affect performance of small-scale contract businesses in Nigeria. The study identified three factors that affect cost performance of construction projects in developing countries: cash flow problems, effects of fraudulent practices, and effects of the nature of construction environments. In total, 550 survey questionnaires were administered to stakeholders in the Nigerian construction industry. Stratified proportionate random sampling method was used for the selection of respondents and 387 questionnaires were returned, with 357 used in the analysis.;
Naveed, M H, Thaheem, M J, Khurshid, M B and Farooqui, R U H (2017) Performance assessment of construction engineering and management degree program in developing countries: Case of Pakistan. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 13(01), 3-23.
Perrenoud, A J and Sullivan, K T (2017) Analysis of executive succession planning in 12 construction companies. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 13(01), 64-80.
Wang, J and Ashuri, B (2017) Predicting ENR construction cost index using machine-learning algorithms. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 13(01), 47-63.