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Abeid, J N (2000) Photo-net: An integrated system for controlling the progress of construction activities, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Al-Musallam, A A (2002) A web-based approach for coordinating architectural drawings with other construction documents, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Al-Sobiei, O S (2001) Assessment of risk allocation in construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Alavipour, S M (2017) Project scheduling using optimized financing, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Alkoud, A (2023) Investigating the impact of tall building ordinances (TBOs) on the evolution of ultra-tall buildings typology: Case studies in Chicago and Dubai, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Alothaimeen, I (2018) Multi-objective optimization for LEED: New construction using genetic algorithms, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Barbarosoglu, B V (2018) Early detection of maintainability issues in MEP systems using BIM, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Chotibhongs, R (2011) Managing the bidding process for the construction owner-detection and prevention of unbalanced bids and collusive bids, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Gunaydin, H M (1999) Impact of information technologies on project management functions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Gunhan, S M (2003) Foreign market entry decision model for construction companies, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Hanioglu, M N (2014) Influence of owner-organization impression and contract framing on construction contractors' risk perceptions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Ibrahim Mahmoud, M M (2005) An xml initiative of transferring architectural information to the construction site based on the BIM object concept, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Kale, S (1999) Competitive advantage in the construction industry: Firm-specific resources and strategy, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Kaplanoglu, S B (2007) Impact of pre-project peer review on project success, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Kleps, S M (2013) Impact of workflow disruptions, project characteristics and foremen characteristics on improvisational decisions and actions on construction sites, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Koksal, A (2002) Predicting the development of decline in construction companies, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

  • Type: Thesis
  • Keywords: failure; foundations; regression analysis; professional; financial ratio; questionnaire survey
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  • URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/305541028
  • Abstract:
    The main goal of this research is to develop a model that company managers can use to evaluate the condition of their company to see whether the company is healthy, whether decline is developing, or whether decline has reached an advanced stage. The early detection of decline is expected to trigger corrective measures to prevent further decline and eventual failure. This research argues that the early causes of decline of construction companies lie in the environmental conditions and the organizational, human capital and strategic characteristics of a company. This research gives guidance to executives of construction companies about characteristics that are conducive to decline and eventually failure. It also provides a tool for the use of construction executives other than financial ratios that allows them to monitor the condition of their organization. In this research it is argued that construction company decline goes through four phases. These are decline development, decline recognition, decline response, and decline outcome. The data used to determine the non-financial causes of decline of a construction organization are collected by means of questionnaire surveys. The first survey determines the relative significance of construction company decline causes as perceived by industry professionals. In the second survey, the Mann-Whitney test is used to determine the differences between bankrupt and non-bankrupt companies and Multinomial Logistic Regression analysis is used to develop a model to rate the condition of a construction company vis-à-vis decline. In this research the theoretical foundations of the early “decline” phenomenon in construction companies have been set and a statistical prediction model has been developed which allows construction executives to assess the condition of their company at any time.

Le, K T (2017) Material inventory control and management system in construction using GIS applications and a "hybrid" tracking system, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Lee, D-E (2004) Construction business automation system (CBAS), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Lee, S H (2010) Optimal highway investment decision-making under risk and uncertainty, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Ma, L (2022) A BIM-based life cycle assessment tool of embodied energy and environmental impacts of reinforced concrete tall buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Mochtar, K (2000) Market-based pricing in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Pandey, A R (2016) Heuristic decision-making model for electrical foremen when workflow is disrupted, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Pulket, T (2008) Universal prediction model for construction litigation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Rashed, A (2022) Influence of internal factors in construction organizations on the implementation of integrated project delivery viewed from the organizational change theory, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Riad, N I (1990) MODA: An expert system for managing owner-directed acceleration, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Rujirayanyong, T (2004) Data warehousing for construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Saleh, E (2020) A risk-based approach in selecting design natural hazard loads for temporary structures, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Suh, K (1993) RUSS: A scheduling system for repetitive-unit construction using line-of-balance technology, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Tokdemir, O B (2003) ALISS: Advanced linear scheduling system, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Yang, J (2022) Integrated decision support system for the selection and implementation of delay analysis in construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Yasamis, F (1999) Contractor quality performance (CQP) evaluation model in pavement projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Zhang, C (2013) Automated progress control using laser scanning technology, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Zhou, B (2012) Optimal decision-making of interdependent transportation investment alternatives under risk and uncertainty, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Zhou, Q (2002) From CAD to IAD: An internet application of steel construction consulting for architects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.