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Abdullah, A K and Alshibani, A (2022) Multi-criteria decision-making framework for selecting sustainable private partners for housing projects. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 27(01), 112-40.
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Daget, Y T and Zhang, H (2020) Decision-making model for the evaluation of industrialized housing systems in Ethiopia. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 296-320.
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Du, J, Jing, H, Castro-Lacouture, D and Sugumaran, V (2020) Multi-agent simulation for managing design changes in prefabricated construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 270-95.
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Hwang, B, Zhao, X and Lim, J (2019) Job satisfaction of project managers in green construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 205–26.
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Liao, X, Lee, C Y and Chong, H (2019) Contractual practices between the consultant and employer in Chinese BIM-enabled construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 227–44.
Liao, X, Lee, C Y and Chong, H Y (2020) Contractual practices between the consultant and employer in Chinese BIM-enabled construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 227-44.
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Mahamadu, A M, Manu, P, Mahdjoubi, L, Booth, C, Aigbavboa, C and Abanda, F H (2020) The importance of BIM capability assessment: An evaluation of post-selection performance of organisations on construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 24-48.
Mahamadu, A, Manu, P, Mahdjoubi, L, Booth, C, Aigbavboa, C and Abanda, F (2019) The importance of BIM capability assessment. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 24–48.
Mahmud, A T, Ogunlana, S O and Hong, W T (2022) Understanding the dynamics of cost overrun triggers in highway infrastructure projects in Nigeria: a systems thinking modelling approach. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 27(01), 29-56.
Moohialdin, A S M, Lamari, F, Miska, M and Trigunarsyah, B (2019) Construction worker productivity in hot and humid weather conditions. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 83–108.
Ojo, A, Ogunsina, O and Ogunsemi, D R (2022) Assessment of cost management practices of civil engineering (project procurement) organisations in Ondo State, Nigeria. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 27(01), 57-75.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: civil engineering; construction industry; cost management; cost management practice; process map; project procurement
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/JFMPC-06-2020-0044
- Abstract:
Purpose: The purpose of the work presented here is to assess the cost management practices of civil engineering organisations in Nigeria, with an overall aim of developing a generic cost management process map. The first objective is to compare existing frameworks theoretically to highlight their strengths and weaknesses. The second objective is to use the findings of the first objective to assess or benchmark the developed process map obtained from the multiple cases. The third objective is to compare the generic process map with the traditional building cost management process map to evaluate the strengths and shortcomings of the generic process map, which resulted in conclusions and recommendations made at the end of the research. Design/methodology/approach: Data for the work was collected via semi-structured interviews, review of literature and official documents of the civil engineering organisations visited. To achieve the stated objectives, comparative analysis technique was used to compare existing frameworks on cost management to obtain the basis to benchmark the generic process map. The single case narrative technique was used to present each case; and the cross-case synthesis technique was used to present the multiple cases on each cost management process examined. Then, process maps were deployed to represent the homogeneous sets of civil engineering organisations, out of which the generic process map was developed. Comparative analysis was again deployed to compare the generic process map with the traditional building process map of cost management practice to evaluate the findings. Findings: It was found out that the generic civil engineering process map is not as detailed and effective as the building process map in providing best value for money, accurate early cost estimates, accurate cost certainty and post-contract cost control. Originality/value: This research study provides an industrial impetus to push for the involvement of more quantity surveyors (QS) as cost management process owners in the procurement of civil engineering projects in Nigeria, hence encouraging government’s efforts in the enforcement of more accurate project cost estimates and promoting the QS’s project-specific advice on capital, operational, maintenance and life cycle costs. © 2021, Emerald Publishing Limited.
Owusu-Manu, D G, Amo-Asamoah, E, Ghansah, F A and Asumadu, G (2022) An analysis of the economic viability of waste-to-energy generation in the Kumasi metropolis of Ghana. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 27(01), 1-15.
Ozyurt, B, Dikmen, I and Birgonul, M T (2019) Clustering of host countries to facilitate learning between similar international construction markets. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 66–82.
Ozyurt, B, Dikmen, I and Birgonul, M T (2020) Clustering of host countries to facilitate learning between similar international construction markets. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 66-82.
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Sang, L, Xia, D, Ni, G, Cui, Q, Wang, J and Wang, W (2019) Influence mechanism of job satisfaction and positive affect on knowledge sharing among project members. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 245–69.
Sang, L, Xia, D, Ni, G, Cui, Q, Wang, J and Wang, W (2020) Influence mechanism of job satisfaction and positive affect on knowledge sharing among project members: Moderator role of organizational commitment. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 245-69.
Sarhan, J G, Xia, B, Fawzia, S, Karim, A, Olanipekun, A O and Coffey, V (2019) Framework for the implementation of lean construction strategies using the interpretive structural modelling (ISM) technique. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 1–23.
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Wang, D, Fu, H and Fang, S (2020) The efficacy of trust for the governance of uncertainty and opportunism in megaprojects: The moderating role of contractual control. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 150-67.
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Wang, Y, Liu, J, Zuo, J and Rameezdeen, R (2020) Ways to improve the project management efficiency in a centralized public procurement system: A structural equation modeling approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 168-85.
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