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Agapaki, E and Brilakis, I (2021) CLOI: An Automated Benchmark Framework for Generating Geometric Digital Twins of Industrial Facilities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(11).
Ahmed, M O, Abdul Nabi, M, El-adaway, I H, Caranci, D, Eberle, J, Hawkins, Z and Sparrow, R (2021) Contractual Guidelines for Promoting Integrated Project Delivery. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(11).
Ekanayake, E M A C, Shen, G Q P, Kumaraswamy, M M, Owusu, E K and Saka, A B (2021) Modeling Supply Chain Resilience in Industrialized Construction: A Hong Kong Case. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(11).
Ershadi, M, Jefferies, M, Davis, P and Mojtahedi, M (2021) Comparative Analysis of PMO Functions between the Public and Private Sectors: Survey of High-Performing Construction Organizations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(11).
Gurmu, A T (2021) Hybrid Model for Assessing the Influence of Safety Management Practices on Labor Productivity in Multistory Building Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(11).
Han, F and Bogus, S M (2021) Resilience Criteria for Project Delivery Processes: An Exploratory Analysis for Highway Project Development. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(11).
Hughes, J O, Pallin, S, Aldykiewicz, A J and Clark, C J (2021) Installation Quality Framework: Investment Return Approach for Energy Savings on Building Product Installation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(11).
Kim, N, Anderson, B A and Ahn, C R (2021) Reducing Risk Habituation to Struck-By Hazards in a Road Construction Environment Using Virtual Reality Behavioral Intervention. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(11).
King-Lewis, A, Shan, Y and Ivey, M (2021) Gender Bias and Its Impact on Self-Concept in Undergraduate and Graduate Construction Education Programs in the United States. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(11).
Ko, T, Jeong, H D and Lee, G (2021) Natural Language Processing–Driven Model to Extract Contract Change Reasons and Altered Work Items for Advanced Retrieval of Change Orders. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(11).
Li, Y, Cao, L, Zhang, J, Jiang, Y, Han, Y and Wei, J (2021) Energy Benchmarking in Healthcare Facilities: A Comparative Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(11).
Li, Y, Wang, G and Zuo, J (2021) Assessing Green-Building Policies with Structural Consistency and Behavioral Coherence: A Framework of Effectiveness and Efficiency. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(11).
Liu, W, Zhang, J and Liu, W (2021) Heuristic Methods for Finance-Based and Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Problem. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(11).
Mohajeri, M, Ardeshir, A, Malekitabar, H and Rowlinson, S (2021) Structural Model of Internal Factors Influencing the Safety Behavior of Construction Workers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(11).
Mousaei, A, Taghaddos, H, Marzieh Bagheri, S and Hermann, U (2021) Optimizing Heavy Lift Plans for Industrial Construction Sites Using Dijkstra’s Algorithm. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(11).
Nauman, S, Zheng, C and Ahmad, R (2021) Employee Career Outlook and Turnover: Unleashing the Roles of Career Adaptability and Career Satisfaction in International Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(11).
Omatule Onubi, H, Yusof, N and Sanusi Hassan, A (2021) Perceived COVID-19 Safety Risk and Safety Behavior on Construction Sites: Role of Safety Climate and Firm Size. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(11).
Oppong, G D, Chan, A P C, Ameyaw, E E, Frimpong, S and Dansoh, A (2021) Fuzzy Evaluation of the Factors Contributing to the Success of External Stakeholder Management in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(11).
Pooladvand, S, Taghaddos, H, Eslami, A, Nekouvaght Tak, A and Hermann, U ( (2021) Evaluating Mobile Crane Lift Operations Using an Interactive Virtual Reality System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(11).
Radujković, M, Sjekavica Klepo, M and Bosch-Rekveldt, M (2021) Breakdown of Engineering Projects’ Success Criteria. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(11).
Singh, J, Cheng, J C P and Anumba, C J (2021) BIM-Based Approach for Automatic Pipe Systems Installation Coordination and Schedule Optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(11).
Tummalapudi, M, Killingsworth, J, Harper, C and Mehaney, M (2021) US Construction Industry Managerial Strategies for Economic Recession and Recovery: A Delphi Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(11).
Wang, X, Qiao, Y, Wang, D, Sheng, Z and Newaz, M T (2021) Psychological Contract of Safety and Construction Worker Behavior: Felt Safety Responsibility and Safety-Specific Trust as Mediators. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(11).
Zhang, L and El-Gohary, N M (2021) Axiology-Based Valuation Modeling for Human-Centered Decision Making in Building Planning and Design. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(11).
Zhang, Y, Chen, Y, Wang, Y and Li, H (2021) Dual-Attribution Model of Trust Development between Contracting Parties in Construction Projects: Psychological Perspective. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(11).
Zhu, L and Cheung, S O (2021) Toward an Equity-Based Analysis of Construction Incentivization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(11).
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Incentivization; Equity; Contracting behavior; Project performance;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0002176
- Abstract:
Construction incentivization (CI) is a collective term that covers the range of incentive schemes that are commonly used in construction projects. Typically, either a carrot or a stick is used as the motivator for the contracting parties to commit to the attainment of certain quantitative outcome targets in regard to costs, scheduling, quality, and safety terms. The working of most CI is thus based on extrinsic motivation. It is proposed that CIs can also engender intrinsic motivation that is more enduring for performance enhancement. This study advocates that the use of CI can be extended beyond the conventional use for project performance improvement. Restoring fairness perception and bridging the equity gap (EG) are also necessary for CI planning. In this study, the equity gap in construction contracting means the disparities and asymmetry between contractual parties in terms of information, risks, power, and expected return. This study advocates that the equity gap is a minefield of opportunism, a source of dispute, and a barrier against collaboration. Thus, addressing the equity gap would provide intrinsic motivation for project performance. This study pioneers the use of CI to bridge the equity gap in construction contracting. A conceptual framework is proposed based on equity theory to analyze the functions of CI at bridging EGs and enhancing project performance. Using the data collected from 142 senior project professionals and partial least-squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) analysis, the validity of the conceptual framework is statistically supported. Equitable contracting has long been recognized as one of the pillars of collaborative working. Moreover, one-sided contracts are commonly used. Prospect theory suggests that the perception of unfairness induces opportunism practices. This study addresses a practical issue of enabling the ex post alleviation of an equity gap created ex ante. It is proposed that CI can be used as a flexible tool to address the equity gap and thereby raise the intrinsic motivation to perform.