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Ghahramanpouri, A, Lamit, H and Sedaghatnia, S (2012) Behavioural observation of human stationary and sustained activities in pedestrian priority streets of johor bahru. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 17(2), 105-16.

Idoro, G I (2012) Influence of project plans on the outcome of construction projects procured by design-build in Nigeria. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 17(2), 81-103.

Mohamad, M I, Nekooie, M A and Al-Harthy, A B S (2012) Design changes in residential reinforced concrete buildings: The causes, sources, impacts and preventive measures. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 17(2), 23-44.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: consultancy; delay in construction; design changes; modification in design; residential buildings
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1823-6499
  • URL: http://web.usm.my/jcdc/vol17_2_2012/Art%202_jcdc17-2.pdf
  • Abstract:
    Design changes are common in building projects. Design changes are almost inevitable during the lifecycle of a project; however, design change can be minor or major according to the result. Identifying the source and impact of each design change in the construction lifecycle could help manage all of the design changes associated with a project. Furthermore, such management of changes could help to define preventive measures and actions. A complete survey was conducted using interviews and questionnaires with professionals in three main groups involved in reinforced concrete building projects; all of the sources, causes and impacts were defined by their level of importance. Corrective and preventive actions were measured to avoid as many design changes as possible in this research. The results of this research encourage the implementation of preventive actions by the professionals involved in low-rise reinforced concrete building projects ©Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2012.

Oluwatayo, A A and Amole, D (2012) Culture of architectural firms in Nigeria: An exploratory study. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 17(2), 1-21.

Onukwube, H N (2012) Leader influences on training effectiveness of construction professionals: The case of nigeria. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 17(2), 67-79.

Salleh, A G and Badarulzaman, N (2012) Quality of life of residents in urban neighbourhoods of pulau pinang, Malaysia. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 17(2), 117-23.

Santoso, D S, Joewono, T B, Wibowo, A, Sinaga, H P A and Santosa, W (2012) Public-private partnerships for tollway construction and operation: Risk assessment and allocation from the perspective of investors. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 17(2), 45-66.