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Cevallos, O A, Jaramillo, D, Ávila, C and Aldaz, X (2017) Production and quality levels of construction materials in andean regions: A case study of chimborazo, Ecuador. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 22(1), 115-36.
Das, D K and Emuze, F (2017) A dynamic model of contractor-induced delays in India. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 22(1), 21-39.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: construction; delay; India; project; system dynamics
- ISBN/ISSN: 1823-6499
- URL: https://doi.org/10.21315/jcdc2017.22.1.2
- Abstract:
To understand delays in the Indian construction context, an exploratory survey was conducted as a precursor to the development of simulation models. System Dynamics (SD) was used to visualise the pivotal feedback relations that cause delays to evolve mechanisms that reduce it. A community development construction project in India serves as the case for modelling. Findings of the study suggest that definite causal feedback relations exist among difficulties in financing the project, ineffective planning and scheduling, poor communication and coordination by the contractor, conflict between the contractor and other stakeholders and use of inappropriate construction methods and construction delays. However, the modelling efforts reveal that the use of these best practices can reduce delay significantly: provision of adequate project finances and cash flow, effective planning and scheduling, adoption of appropriate construction methods and contingencies for rework in the schedule. © Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2017.
El Sawalhi, N I and El Agha, O (2017) Multi-attribute utility theory for selecting an appropriate procurement method in the construction projects. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 22(1), 75-96.
Ogbu, C P (2017) Marketing strategies and performance of indigenous construction firms in Nigeria. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 22(1), 1-19.
Ojelabi, R A, Oyeyipo, O O and Afolabi, A (2017) Built environment professionals' perceptions of the effectiveness of building control measures in lagos state. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 22(1), 41-54.
Sheglabo, J, McGill, T and Dixon, M (2017) An investigation of the factors that impact the intention to adopt and use mict in the Libyan construction industry. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 22(1), 55-74.
Suresh, S, Renukappa, S, Alghanmi, I, Mushatat, S and Olayinka, R (2017) Examining the satisfaction level of construction workers regarding safety management in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 22(1), 97-113.