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Abdullatif, M I (1992) A system for quality-related costs for construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Kansas.

Bypaneni, S P K (2017) A Bayesian network-based decision framework for selecting project delivery methods in highway construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Kansas.

Chui, K W (2010) Comparison of construction labor productivity between U.S. and China: Using on-site productivity measurement methods, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Kansas.

Eilers, H I (2015) Impact of sustainable business practices on strategic performance for commercial building contractors, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Kansas.

  • Type: Thesis
  • Keywords: market; sustainability; building contract; commercial building; building contractor; employee; case study; interview
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  • URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/1683996257
  • Abstract:
    The existing commercial building construction industry is not sustainable and sustainability is not a prominent matter in construction. The construction industry has made strides in sustainability efforts over the past couple decades, but there remains a long pathway to improving stewardship of the environment, people, and resources. This study reviews existing conditions in the construction industry through specialty and general contractor survey questionnaires. Interview investigation of three Midwest commercial building contractors examines the impact of embracing sustainable business practices. A case study offers a project level investigation of the research question to expand and support the study. Embracing sustainable business practices has a positive impact on strategic firm performance for commercial building contractors through employee satisfaction, project opportunities, and market advantage. Sustainable business practices are beneficial for construction businesses.

Guthrie, J L (2000) Group-level reengineering process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Kansas.

Hunt, B J P (1980) Development of a research program for scaffolding standards, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Kansas.

Kim, S (2008) Development of a wireless real-time productivity measurement system for rapid construction operations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Kansas.

Maali, O M (2022) Management practices to improve adoption and employee well-being during organizational changes in the AEC industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Kansas.

Mohamed, M (2022) A risk-based model for construction inspection in highways, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Kansas.

Nguyen, P H D (2020) Development of fuzzy hybrid approaches to project delivery method selection in highway construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Kansas.

Pasley, G P (1997) Steelteam: Creating a collaborative design environment for the steel building industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Kansas.

Penland, J L (2002) Implementation of web-based team collaboration tools in the architectural, engineering and construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Kansas.

Shalwani, A (2021) Empirical analysis of issue management in small vertical construction projects: Relationship between project performance, project team actions, and issue types, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Kansas.