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Al-Nakeeb, A A R (2000) An assessment of the effectiveness of quality assurance systems in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Technology, University of South Wales.
Atout, M M M (2008) Causes of delays in construction projects & how the project manager can act to avoid delays, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of South Wales.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: construction project; civil engineering; design management; investment; civil engineer; client; construction contractors; construction contractors; consultant; project manager; case studies; interview; questionnaire survey
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/2379485746
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This thesis presents the findings of both personal experience illustrated by case studies, and questionnaire surveys aimed at identifying the most important causes of delays in civil engineering construction projects in Dubai from the viewpoint of construction contractors. Dubai presents a special set of circumstances in which the Project Manager has to operate e.g.rapid growth in construction, tight construction times, the unique architectural features of many project designs, international contractors and consultants, a multinational work force and readily available investment. Results of this study indicate that the Client, the Consultant and the Contractor contribute to the causes of delays due to the improper implementation of project management principles and misunderstanding of the design process and the design management and procurement contract processes. These accumulated factors are considered as the principle reason for the problem experienced at the project construction stage. This thesis investigates the major factors causing project delay by demonstrating, illustrating and evaluating the roles of the construction or project manager and in avoiding project delay. The results are based on the questionnaires survey combined with interviews carried out with project managers and case studies. Parties involved in the project must fulfil their contractual, technical, financial and legal roles. This starts with the Client (or his representative) in appointing a project management firm to prepare all advance studies and advise the Client on how relevant information about the project presented clearly to the Consultant and the Contractor. Proper guidelines should be established to help the Client choose the appropriate type of contract, and experienced consultant and contractor, to execute the project. Specific causes of delay are identified and recommendations are made as to how the Contractor's Project Manager can limit the occurrence of delays in projects, particularly in Dubai.
Butcher, D C A (2011) Learning organization principles and processes: UK construction organization experiences, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of South Wales.
Chen, H-J (2003) Developing a digital nervous system for enhancing effectiveness of construction management and increasing commercial benefit in the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of South Wales.
Counter, B J (2013) Development of innovative approaches for life extension of railway track systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of South Wales.
George, M G (2003) The implementation of project management in the building construction field in the United Arab Emirates, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of South Wales.
Hughes, D (2018) Development of an effective model for collaboration within the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Faculty of Computing, Engineering & Science, University of South Wales.
McAleenan, C (2016) Operation analysis and control: a paradigm shift in construction safety management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, University of South Wales.
McAleenan, P (2016) A novel approach to health and safety in construction: culture, ethics reasoning and leadership, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, University of South Wales.
Ryall, P (2012) Implementation and the effectiveness of quality management systems within the construction industry and organisational change management in this process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of South Wales.
Seraphim, D l (2006) Implementing TQM principles in a construction company in the UAE, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of South Wales.
Siehler, B A (1999) European construction companies as global players towards the new millennium, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of South Wales.
Taher, N A b A (2009) Understanding and preventing construction conflict, claims and disputes: a critical in-depth study into their causes and recommendations to control in the United Arab Emirates, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering , University of South Wales.