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Ajayi, S O (2017) Design, procurement and construction strategies for minimizing waste in construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Bristol Enterprise, Research and Innovation Centre , University of the West of England, Bristol.

Akinade, O O (2017) BIM-based software for construction waste analytics using artificial intelligence hybrid models, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Business and Management , University of the West of England, Bristol.

Alaka, H A (2017) 'Big data analytics' for construction firms insolvency prediction models, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Faculty of Business and Law , University of the West of England, Bristol.

Asah-Kissiedu, M (2019) Development of an integrated safety, health and environmental management capability maturity model for Ghanaian construction companies, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture and Built Environment , University of the West of England, Bristol.

Baba, A (2013) Developing a decision support framework for low carbon housing design and delivery in the UK, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture and Built Environment , University of the West of England, Bristol.

Balogun, T B (2018) Integrating bridge maintenance life cycle assessments into bridge design for improved sustainable decision making, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of the West of England, Bristol.

Chidiobi, C (2022) Development of frameworks for the management of materials procurement and construction waste for Nigerian contractors, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of the West of England, Bristol.

Clark, P I (2011) CDM regulations: safety targeted assessment through gateway evaluation (stage) approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of the West of England, Bristol.

Dwairi, S (2018) Development of an Ontology-based framework and tool for Employer Information Requirements (OntEIR), Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture and Built Environment , University of the West of England, Bristol.

Evans, M (2013) An investigation into occupants' satisfaction in UK sustainable social housing, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Faculty of Environment and Technology , University of the West of England, Bristol.

Henjewele, C (2010) Modelling client's value for money uncertainties in PFI projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Faculty of Environment and Technology , University of the West of England, Bristol.

Lam, T (2017) A web-based Decision Support System to assist SMEs to broker risks and rewards for BIM adoption, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Faculty of Environment and Technology , University of the West of England, Bristol.

Love, N E (2009) Leading indicators of failure: a study of SMES in the construction sector in Wales and Scotland, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Business School , University of the West of England, Bristol.

Mahamadu, A-M (2017) Development of a decision support framework to aid selection of construction supply chain organisations for BIM-enabled projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture and Built Environment , University of the West of England, Bristol.

Meng, X (2008) Development of assessment framework for construction supply chain relationships, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of the Built and Natural Environment , University of the West of England, Bristol.

  • Type: Thesis
  • Keywords: collaboration; construction supply chain; interview; project team; questionnaire survey; supply chain management; UK
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  • URL: https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.495461
  • Abstract:
    In recent years, the UK construction industry has been showing a growing interest in the principles and practice of supply chain collaboration. Despite of some similarities with other sectors, where supply chain management is widely adopted, construction . supply chains have some specific characteristics, such as their diversity and fluidity. A number of construction supply chain relationship models have been proposed by various existing studies. However, there are some obvious deficiencies with these exiting models, such as the incomplete coverage of key areas, the inappropriate definition of maturity levels, and the lack of proper assessment procedures. This highlights the need for a new systematic framework to assess the supply chain relationships in the construction industry. This research aims at developing a systematic framework for assessing construction supply chain relationships based on the general capability maturity model methodology. It adopts a focused approach by concentrating on in-depth assessment for individual relationships in a construction supply chain, instead of a holistic approach for the whole supply chain. The developed framework specifies 8 main criteria and 24 sub-criteria, through which a supply chain relationship will be measured. It also defines detailed descriptions for each criterion at 4 different maturity levels. Three methods are proposed, outlining relevant procedures of different levels of assessment in practice. The framework is developed based on a comprehensive review of existing studies and empirical work in the form of expert group discussion and questionnaire survey. It is evaluated through a role play worksh~p, expert interviews and case studies. By using this framework, construction organisations and project teams can position their current relationship on the maturity matrix and identify key areas for the future relationship improvement.

Muhammed-Yakubu, N (2023) A BIM-based information management schema for construction activities data-flow across the project life cycle, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of the West of England, Bristol.

Oladejo, J (2020) An investigation in the factors affecting the implementation of health and safety management practices by contractors in Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture and Built Environment , University of the West of England, Bristol.

Omar, H (2020) Towards an automated photogrammetry-based approach for monitoring and controlling construction site activities, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of the West of England, Bristol.

Owolabi, H (2018) Public accountability: The case of government guarantee scheme in PFI/PPP projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of the West of England, Bristol.

Prabhakaran, A (2023) Development of interactive and distributed virtual environments for immersive communication in the furniture, fixture and equipment sector, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of the West of England, Bristol.

Rogan, D J (2003) Attitudes towards innovation in the construction industry: The case in the social housing sector, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of the West of England, Bristol.

Smith, D (2020) Rank and file union organising and employers' counter-mobilisation: The role of activists in the mobilisation of 'self-employed' construction workers, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of the West of England, Bristol.

Tanabe, S (2022) A risk allocation framework for public private partnerships (PPP) water infrastructure projects in Sri Lanka, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of the West of England, Bristol.

Yakubu, O A (2010) Cost and time control practice of construction projects in the UK: The pursuit of effective management control, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of the West of England, Bristol.