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Almazkoor, F B (2014) Two-stage methodology for managing and controlling material flow between multiple construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.
Altayeb, S A (1990) Drug testing and its impact on the incident rate in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.
Back, W E (1994) Quantifying benefits of electronic technology applied to bulk materials management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.
Carpenter, N (2014) Comparison of the design-bid-build and construction manager at risk project delivery methods utilized for the construction of public schools, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.
Cole, B K (2012) Building social infrastructure through public-private partnerships: The case of student housing in public higher education, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.
George, R (2007) Information flow to support front end planning, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.
Howard, W E (1996) Innovative strategies for compensation of engineering and construction contractors, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.
Jonnalagadda, S (2016) Artificial neural networks, non linear auto regression networks (NARX) and causal loop diagram approaches for modelling bridge infrastructure conditions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.
Nikyema, G A B (2020) Barriers to the adoption of green building materials and technologies in developing countries: The case of Burkina Faso, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.
Plumblee, J M, II (2013) Incorporating natural hazard resistance into the life cycle assessment framework, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.
Prince, J R (2004) Evaluating the impact of onsite design on project performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.
Rockow, Z R (2020) Qualitative & quantitative analyses of existing buildings’ adaptability, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.
Shealy, E W, III (2015) Decision environments to encourage more sustainable infrastructure outcomes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.
Skipper, C O (2004) An analysis of leadership behaviors in the construction industry: Identification of influences that develop top performing project managers and engineers, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: personnel; population; skills; construction project; equipment; leadership; productivity; project manager; United States
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/305202260
- Abstract:
The construction industry is a large and significant portion of the United States national economy. The impact of the industry is felt in both direct and indirect job creation, worker productivity, and in national defense. Numerous research initiatives are routinely funded to identify new procedures, processes, materials, equipment, computer applications, and other improvements that will enhance the performance of construction project managers. A central and important aspect of construction and project management has not been adequately addressed, that being the need for leadership skills. The construction industry is dominated by engineers of various disciplines who initially entered the field because of their interest in technical skills. However, there is an increasing need for engineers in project management positions to have leadership skills to enable them to obtain the maximum effort and results from their personnel. To date there has been little research dedicated to the subject. This research analyzed the leadership behaviors of two groups of construction project managers from a large and diverse construction company. A group of top performers was selected by corporate executives, and a control group was randomly selected from the residual population. A total of 35 top performers and 33 control group performers were ultimately evaluated through a 360-degree leadership evaluation process. The top performers were determined to have quantifiably better leadership behaviors than the control group. Another aspect of the research was to identify the causal influences that may have resulted in construction project managers achieving, or failing to achieve, a higher level of leadership skills. Through use of a supplemental questionnaire, hard data and opinions were analyzed and compared between the two groups of construction project managers. The data and analysis indicates that there are causal influences that may impact leadership development. Specifically; the number of job assignments prior to the first project manager assignment, years of experience as a construction project manager, reading and self-study, and coaching/mentoring, were all found to have a significant impact upon the leadership development of top performing construction project managers. Recommended actions for application of these influences to improve the development of leadership skills in construction project managers were provided for educators, corporate executives, and individual construction project managers.
Valdes-Vasquez, R (2011) Social sustainability considerations during planning and design: A framework of processes for construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.