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Abou-Zeid, A M K (1993) Data flow identification to support project automation/integration and productivity, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Al Sabah, R (2014) Evaluating the impact of construction risks on project success in the Arabian Gulf region (AGR) construction industry from the perspective of multinational firms, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Al-Fares, M A (1995) On the development of an integrated system for the automation of on-site reinforced concrete construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Ammar, A I (2001) Profitability of electrical contractors using financial and economical data: The effect of company's size, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Boodai, F J (2014) Achieving construction project success through integration in the project delivery system from an owner's perspective, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

  • Type: Thesis
  • Keywords: construction project; collaboration; communication; integrated project delivery; integration; lean construction; project delivery; project success; safety; owner; project stakeholder; stakeholders; project performance
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  • URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/1611957487
  • Abstract:
    Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is a newly evolved project delivery system which has been capturing the attention in the Architecture / Engineering / Construction (AEC) community. IPD promotes more integration among project stakeholders and more optimal use of project resources. IPD, like any other new method or technology, needs to be approved in order to be widely accepted and used in the AEC community. The proper way to prove this new system - and integration in construction projects in general - is to objectively compare its benefits to those of other more established delivery systems in the industry. Owners' perspective is the main focus of this study. Literature was reviewed about the subject matter and a gap was identified in the construction literature for this study to fill. The literature also helped identify variables in construction project delivery to observe and analyze. In addition, owners-specific success criteria were gathered from the literature to measure project performance. Then, a data collection tool was developed based on project delivery variables, and data was collected from 34 projects executed by construction owner organizations. The collected data was analyzed to test this study's main hypothesis that IPD and more integrated projects give better results to owners. The analysis was performed in a univariate level first, then in a multivariate level. Univariate analysis results showed that IPD and more integrated projects were statistically proven to have better performance than other more conventional and less integrated project delivery systems in four owner-specific performance areas: quality, communication, safety, and owner satisfaction. Multivariate analysis helped develop a predictive and explanatory model for project performance with OPQR being the dependent variable and project delivery characteristics being the independent variables. The multivariate analysis highlighted project delivery characteristics that significantly affected project performance. Integration initiatives such as collaboration and open communication, financial transparency, and applying lean construction tools were found to significantly affect project performance. These contributions should serve as a stepping stone in proving IPD as a construction project delivery system, and integrated projects in general, to the AEC community and most notably owners.

Chang, C-K (2004) Quantifying the impact of schedule compression on construction labor productivity, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Chen, J-H (2003) Litigation prediction model for construction disputes caused by change orders, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Chen, Y (2008) A highway work zone design and traffic management decision system, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Chin, C-S (2008) An investigation to improve construction information flows, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Choi, J (2003) Strategic motives underlying M and A transactions in the United States public construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Choi, K (2008) Applications of its archived data for improved highway planning and design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Daegu, C (2009) Construction information database framework (CIDF) for integrated cost, schedule, and performance control, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

De Cicco, S (2004) Design and development of an information management system for highway construction specifications, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

El Asmar, M (2012) Modeling and benchmarking performance for the integrated project delivery (IPD) system, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Gunduz, M (2002) Change orders impact assessment for labor intensive construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Huang, C-N (2003) Time study on two-echelon supply chain for steel framing construction: Field investigation and networking model simulation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Ibrahim, M W W (2018) Improving project performance by mitigating out-of-sequence work and assessing construction readiness, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Iskandar, K A S (2018) A new comprehensive mathematical assessment methodology for team collaboration and integration and project performance in healthcare construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Jang, H (2002) Construction material logistics: Project manager level of satisfaction and facilities layout planning, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Kang, M M K (2014) Development of an expert system for sustainable pavement preservation strategies (es2p2s), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Kim, S-K (2001) Toward a framework for an intelligent earthwork system (ies), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Koo, K-J (2000) Organizational program management for multiple maintenance projects under multi-trade capacity constraints, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Lee, J C (2010) Evaluating the sustainability of construction with recycled materials, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Lee, S (2000) Spatial model and decentralized path planning for construction automation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Lee, T S (1990) Detection of collusion in highway construction contract bidding, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Lukito, P K (2000) A framework for environmental monitoring infrastructure investment planning in developing areas, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Menches, C L (2006) Effect of pre-construction planning on electrical project performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Nassereddine, H M (2019) Design, development and validation of an augmented reality-enabled production strategy process for the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Onaran, B E (1996) The construction of professional identity in architecture and landscape architecture: Convictions about skills, knowledge, and professional roles in design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Paap, K (1999) Masculinity under construction: Gender, class, and race in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Park, H-K (2001) Cash flow forecasting model using moving weights of cost categories for general contractor on jobsite, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Rungjang, K (2013) Public investment for developing port facilities within competitive market, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Schmitt, R L (1998) Development of statistically based methods to determine QC/QA testing levels for hot-mix asphalt construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Schwab, A (2000) Management practices in short-term network organizations: The performance impact of the shadow of the future and psychological contracts in the United States movie industry, 1931--1940, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Shr, J-F (1999) Model development for cost-plus-time bidding applied to Florida department of transportation highway construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Sullivan, K T (2004) Quantification of the cumulative impact of change orders on sheet metal labor productivity, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Swider, S C (2008) Behind great walls: Modes of employment among migrant construction workers in China's informal labor market, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Taha, M A-E (1994) Applying distributed artificial intelligence to the prequalification of construction contractors, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Yi, J S (2003) CAMP (CAse Matching Prediction): A dynamic forecasting model for periodic expenditures of residential building projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Yoo, Y J (2014) The development of green building performance assessment tool (GBPAT), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.