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Adebimpe, O A, Proverbs, D G and Oladokun, V O (2021) A fuzzy-analytic hierarchy process approach for measuring flood resilience at the individual property level. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 197-217.
Ahadzie, D K, Opoku, R, Opoku Ware, S N and Mensah, H (2021) Analysis of occupant behaviour in the use of air-conditioners in public buildings in developing countries: evidence from Ghana. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 259-82.
Ahmed, S, Hossain, M M and Haq, I (2021) Implementation of lean construction in the construction industry in Bangladesh: awareness, benefits and challenges. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 368-406.
Amadi, A I (2021) A back-end view to climatic adaptation: Partitioning weather-induced cement demand variance in wet humid environment. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 153-74.
Amoah, C, Kajimo-Shakantu, K and Schalkwyk, T (2021) Meeting the expectations of the social housing recipients in South Africa: a myth or reality?. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 218-34.
Borgeson, S and Brager, G (2011) Comfort standards and variations in exceedance for mixed-mode buildings. Building Research & Information, 39(02), 33.
Cândido, C, Lamberts, R, de Dear, R, Bittencourt, L and de Vecchi, R (2011) Towards a Brazilian standard for naturally ventilated buildings: guidelines for thermal and air movement acceptability. Building Research & Information, 39(02), 145–53.
de Dear, R (2011) Revisiting an old hypothesis of human thermal perception: alliesthesia. Building Research & Information, 39(02), 108–17.
Falorca, J F and Lanzinha, J C G (2021) Facade inspections with drones–theoretical analysis and exploratory tests. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 235-58.
Ghosh, A, Edwards, D J, Hosseini, M R, Al-Ameri, R, Abawajy, J and Thwala, W D (2021) Real-time structural health monitoring for concrete beams: a cost-effective ‘Industry 4.0’ solution using piezo sensors. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 283-311.
Guo, K, Zhang, L and Wang, T (2021) Concession period optimisation in complex projects under uncertainty: a public–private partnership perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 39(02), 156–72.
Hudson, F S, Sutrisna, M and Chawynski, G (2021) A certification framework for managing the risks of non-compliance and non-conformance building products: a Western Australian perspective. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 312-43.
Le, P L, Jarroudi, I, Dao, T and Chaabane, A (2021) Integrated construction supply chain: an optimal decision-making model with third-party logistics partnership. Construction Management and Economics, 39(02), 133–55.
Li, H, Li, W, Wang, L and Lv, L (2021) Public satisfaction evaluation of urban water environment treatment public-private partnership project: A case study from China. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 407-32.
Moezzi, M and Goins, J (2011) Text mining for occupant perspectives on the physical workplace. Building Research & Information, 39(02), 169–82.
Owusu-Manu, D G, Ghansah, F A, Darko, A and Asiedu, R O (2021) Service quality of insurance in complex project deals in the construction industry in Ghana. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 344-67.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: complex project deals; construction industry; Ghana; insurance quality; service quality
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-09-2019-0078
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Purpose: The insurance sector provides insurance protection for complex project deals in Ghana. The study assesses the service quality of insurance of complex project deals in the construction industry of developing countries, specifically Ghana. The objectives are to identify the insurance typologies in complex project deals in the construction industry, to assess the level of construction insurance quality, and to assess the challenges faced in complex project insurance. Design/methodology/approach: A comprehensive literature review was conducted to analyze the previously related works on insurance in the construction industry. The study then adopted quantitative research strategy where a structured questionnaire survey was used to collect information from construction industry professionals. The data analysis was organized in accordance with the specific objectives of the study with the aid of mean score analysis and independent sample t-test. The study again measured the reliability of the adopted scale using Cronbach’s alpha, which indicated that all the items reliably measured what they were intended to measure, and thereby, statistical tools can be applied to give in-depth meanings. Findings: The insurance typologies for complex projects were discovered by the study, as well as the available service qualities of insurance. The study again made it clear that the major challenges capable of affecting complex construction project are low quality of insurance companies’ services and the gap in statutory and legal systems. Research limitation/implications: The major constraint in this study was the issue of taking only Ghana as a developing country to generalize the result. This is then to provide lessons for other developing countries. Practical implication: The findings from this study will be useful to construction firms, insurance firms, and regulatory bodies by identifying the effectiveness of insurance as a risk mitigation measure in construction. The study will help the insurance firms to better position themselves to meet the demands of the construction industry. As the findings of this study are Ghana-specific, it is also to provide lessons for other developing countries. Originality/value: This study delves deep into the complex construction project insurance service quality in developing countries, specifically Ghana.
Purushothaman, A and Thirumaran, K (2021) Evaluating the climate-responsive design strategies of vernacular buildings in Konearirajapuram village, Nagappattinam, India. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 175-96.
Scharpff, J, Schraven, D, Volker, L, Spaan, M T J and de Weerdt, M M (2021) Can multiple contractors self-regulate their joint service delivery? A serious gaming experiment on road maintenance planning. Construction Management and Economics, 39(02), 99–116.
Strengers, Y and Maller, C (2011) Integrating health, housing and energy policies: social practices of cooling. Building Research & Information, 39(02), 154–68.
Wang, R, Lu, W and Wei, Y (2021) Owners’ use of contract-based power in construction project transactions: restrictions from process specificity and uncertainty. Construction Management and Economics, 39(02), 117–32.
Zhang, H, Arens, E and Pasut, W (2011) Air temperature thresholds for indoor comfort and perceived air quality. Building Research & Information, 39(02), 134–44.
Zhang, J and Yuan, X (2021) Stochastic modelling of maintenance flexibility in Value for Money assessment of PPP road projects. Construction Management and Economics, 39(02), 173–91.