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Aljassmi, H, Han, S and Davis, S (2014) Project Pathogens Network: New Approach to Analyzing Construction-Defects-Generation Mechanisms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(01).
Casanovas, M d M, Armengou, J and Ramos, G (2014) Occupational Risk Index for Assessment of Risk in Construction Work by Activity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(01).
Chang, C (2014) Principal-Agent Model of Risk Allocation in Construction Contracts and Its Critique. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(01).
Choi, S, Kim, D Y, Han, S H and Kwak, Y H (2014) Conceptual Cost-Prediction Model for Public Road Planning via Rough Set Theory and Case-Based Reasoning. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(01).
González, P, González, V, Molenaar, K and Orozco, F (2014) Analysis of Causes of Delay and Time Performance in Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(01).
Laryea, S and Lubbock, A (2014) Tender Pricing Environment of Subcontractors in the United Kingdom. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(01).
Ling, F Y Y, Ke, Y, Kumaraswamy, M M and Wang, S (2014) Key Relational Contracting Practices Affecting Performance of Public Construction Projects in China. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(01).
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Contracts; Construction management; China; Hong Kong; Project management; Relational contracting; Public construction projects; Strategy; Beijing; Hong Kong; Contracting;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000781
- Abstract:
Relational contracting (RC) is based on the recognition of mutual benefits and win–win scenarios that are achieved through more cooperative relationships among the contracting parties in a project. Although RC principles are less difficult to apply in private-sector projects, it has not been established whether public-sector projects can enjoy the full benefits of RC. This study aims to investigate the effective RC practices that are found in China’s public construction projects. The specific objectives are to (1) evaluate project performance levels in terms of cost, time, quality, and client satisfaction; (2) investigate the extent to which RC practices were adopted; and (3) identify the RC practices that lead to better performance. Because of the large geographical area of China, the surveys conducted were confined to Beijing and Hong Kong only. A structured questionnaire was designed to collect qualitative data. The results show that (1) public construction projects achieved significant success in quality performance and client satisfaction, but not in budget and schedule performance; and (2) RC practices were adopted to varying extents in public projects. The findings contribute to knowledge by identifying the specific RC practices that could boost project performance significantly. Another contribution to knowledge is the discovery that the relational contract theory is applicable to public projects notwithstanding the need to keep relations at arm’s length. A framework to manage public projects using the RC approach is recommended for adoption in Hong Kong and other countries that adopt project management style along the Project Management Institute’s framework. A different framework is recommended for adoption in Beijing and places that have a centrally planned and controlled economic system so as to help public projects achieve better project performance.
Narbaev, T and De Marco, A (2014) Combination of Growth Model and Earned Schedule to Forecast Project Cost at Completion. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(01).
Ning, Y and Ling, F Y Y (2014) Boosting Public Construction Project Outcomes through Relational Transactions. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(01).
Panas, A and Pantouvakis, J P (2014) Simulation-Based and Statistical Analysis of the Learning Effect in Floating Caisson Construction Operations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(01).
Rosenfeld, Y (2014) Root-Cause Analysis of Construction-Cost Overruns. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(01).
Sun, C, Mackley, A and Edara, P (2014) Programmatic Examination of Missouri Incentive/Disincentive Contracts for Mitigating Work Zone Traffic Impacts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(01).
Syal, M, Duah, D, Samuel, S, Mazor, M, Mo, Y and Cyr, T (2014) Information Framework for Intelligent Decision Support System for Home Energy Retrofits. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(01).
Yang, I, Lin, Y and Lee, H (2014) Use of Support Vector Regression to Improve Computational Efficiency of Stochastic Time-Cost Trade-Off. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(01).
Zhang, S, Du, C, Sa, W, Wang, C and Wang, G (2014) Bayesian-Based Hybrid Simulation Approach to Project Completion Forecasting for Underground Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(01).