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Adebowale, O J and Agumba, J N (2023) A meta-analysis of factors affecting construction labour productivity in the Middle East. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 193-220.
Arowoiya, V A and Oyefusi, O N (2023) An analysis of the benefits of adopting modular construction: A Nigerian construction industry context. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 243-65.
Au-Yong, C P, Ali, A S and Pavaraj, A (2023) Prioritising the maintenance of university hostels to improve students’ satisfaction. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 151-69.
Buhamizo, I, Muhwezi, L and Sengonzi, R (2023) A regression model to enhance the profitability of local construction contractors in Uganda. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 221-41.
Chigara, B and Moyo, T (2023) The impact of COVID-19 on the construction sector in Zimbabwe. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 91-111.
Erlita, A, Amin, M and Bintoro, B P K (2023) Multiphase project risk management on food factory building construction: Consultant perspective. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 1-17.
Kahvandi, Z, Melhado, S and Viana, M L (2023) Solutions to overcome integrated project delivery implementation barriers: A meta-synthesis approach. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 63-89.
Khamaksorn, A, Nimmolrat, A, Mahat, N and Thinnukool, O (2023) An IDEF0 functional planning model for the development of an asset management framework: A case study of chiang mai university. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 133-50.
Kikwasi, G J, Sospeter, N G and Rwelamila, P D (2023) Critical success factors for adopting supply chain management in Tanzanian construction projects. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 43-61.
Mnea, A and Zairul, M (2023) Housing design studies in Saudi Arabia: A thematic review. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 317-39.
Moyo, T, Mukawa, M, Moyo, C and Chigara, B (2023) Expected competencies of quantity surveyors in Zimbabwe. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 19-42.
Osman, A M and Liu, Y S (2023) Critical determinants of the competitiveness of the Ghanaian construction industry. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 267-91.
Parra, H A, Zuñiga-Collazos, A and Cruz-Caicedo, L F (2023) Impact of external risks on international construction projects success: Evidence from commonwealth caribbean islands. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 113-32.
Powmya, A, Nazirah, Z A and Nurul Sakina, M A (2023) Determination of contractor strategies in delivering construction projects in Oman. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 293-316.
Yap, J B H and Lim, S Y (2023) Collaborative project procurement in the construction industry: Investigating the drivers and barriers in Malaysia. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 171-92.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: construction supply chain; client satisfaction; communication; construction procurement; cost control; problem solving; time control; training; Malaysia; culture; organisational culture; client; consultant; professional
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- URL: http://web.usm.my/jcdc/vol28_1_2023/jcdc2023.28.1.9.pdf
- Abstract:
The traditional construction procurement approach engenders adversarial attitudes and the pursuit of individual organisation’s gain has led to inefficiencies and poor project management. Previous studies suggest collaborative working in the construction supply chain may produce better outcomes. This article examines the drivers and barriers to embracing collaborative procurement practices pertinent to the construction industry in the developing world; using Malaysia as a base of the study. Drawing on an empirical survey involving construction professionals (contractors, consultants and clients), the significance of the drivers and barriers are prioritised based on mean scores. The most significant drivers are better quality outcome, better cost control, better time control, effective problem solving and increased client satisfaction. As for the barriers, resistance to change current way of working, communication problem, incompatible personalities and organisational cultures, lack of top management support, and inadequate training and guidance rank the highest. Next, Kruskal- Wallis tests were selected to compare the results given by the three groups of respondents. All the drivers are homogeneously perceived except for “long-term relationship”. Homogeneous perceptions are observed for all drivers. Results from this study are expected to benefit both construction practitioners and researchers in the exploration, planning and implementation of collaboration-based project procurement arrangements.