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Adeleke, A (2017) Linking effective project management to business strategy in oil and gas industry through decision-making processes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Adigbo, F A (2020) Stakeholder engagement and construction project performance in Ghana, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Akinrinade, M B (2018) Managing risk in construction projects: A quantitative study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Banks, E R (2021) Women in construction: Exploring gender-diverse recruitment for engaging a full workforce, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Charpia, J (2018) Employee turnover intentions in the construction industry: A quantitative correlational study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Coleman, N (2019) Project critical success factors: A study of linear transportation projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Davis, C (2020) The influence of national culture on conflict in project management: How organizations manage conflict, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Edema, E U (2020) Risk mitigation strategies to prevent the failure of civil engineering projects in Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Hallsted, B K (2010) Examining motivational factors in selecting spray polyurethane foam insulation for residential construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Hansen, D E (2021) Including commissioning during design phase benefits new construction: A qualitative case study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Hughes, M L (2020) Evaluating the impact of knowledge transfer on project delays for construction project delivery: A qualitative case study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Jones, G M (2017) A correlational study of the relationship between organizational objectives alignment and North American construction project success, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Katavic, I (2014) Corporate social responsibility and sustainable competitive advantage: A case study of the cement industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Lamb, C M (2017) Current construction management methodologies employed by front-line supervisors and degree of understanding of six sigma principles, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: accuracy; construction sector; building industry; construction project; construction phase; critical path method; productivity; project planning; workmanship; carpenter; electrician; sub-contractor; statistical analysis; interview
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/1935987269
- Abstract:
In the construction sector, researchers have studied methods to improve accuracy during the project planning stage in various areas such as estimation of material quantities and costs, identifying risk areas, and improving overall organizational management as well as quality. However, the person charged with maintaining quality while increasing productivity and meeting required deadlines is the front-line supervisor or foreman. In order to increase productivity and maintain quality workmanship, improvement methodologies must be applied during the construction phase where the construction productivity actually happens. In order to implement improvement tactics to increase productivity it is pertinent to know the methods that are currently being used. The explanatory sequential mixed method design was used for this research study. In the first phase of the mixed method design, participants were surveyed to gather quantitative data, which was analyzed using statistical analysis. The qualitative phase of the study involved interviewing six participants to gather qualitative data regarding the results from the quantitative data. The sample for this study included front line managers in the construction building industry, including skill trades (ironworkers, carpenters, electricians, etc. ), general and sub-contractors. The results of the survey revealed that the Critical Path Method is the most used management method (82%) on construction projects. While the level of understanding of Six Sigma is extremely low (nearly 70% do not understand) leads to the recommendation that implementation of Six Sigma, under current conditions, at the construction phase would not be an optimal choice. The fundamental principles of Six Sigma is to reduce variability. Future research should focus on reduction, to the extent possible, of variability to improve productivity.
Miura, K (2017) International joint ventures in the US military construction programs in Japan: An exploratory case study investigation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Phillips-Alonge, O K (2017) The influence of partnering on the occurrence and cost of construction conflicts and disputes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Rodriguez, J L (2020) Psychosocial safety climate, psychosocial safety behavior, and injury reporting among Latino and Non-Latino construction workers in New York city: A correlational study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Slater, M B (2022) A modified e-Delphi study of project scope creep in the engineering construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.