Gambo, N; Said, I and Ismail, R (2017) Mediation model for improving cost factors that affect performance of small-scale building construction contract business in Nigeria: A PLS-SEM approach. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 13(1), pp. 24-46. ISSN 1557-8771
Abstract
Performance of small-scale building construction contract business poses a challenge to the sustainable development of the construction industry, particularly in developing countries like Nigeria. Small-scale construction contract business plays an important role in the economic development of any nation. In Nigeria, small-scale construction contract business has a tremendous role in the development of rural areas. This study assesses the mediation effects of client support with advance payment on cost factors that affect performance of small-scale contract businesses in Nigeria. The study identified three factors that affect cost performance of construction projects in developing countries: cash flow problems, effects of fraudulent practices, and effects of the nature of construction environments. In total, 550 survey questionnaires were administered to stakeholders in the Nigerian construction industry. Stratified proportionate random sampling method was used for the selection of respondents and 387 questionnaires were returned, with 357 used in the analysis.;Performance of small-scale building construction contract business poses a challenge to the sustainable development of the construction industry, particularly in developing countries like Nigeria. Small-scale construction contract business plays an important role in the economic development of any nation. In Nigeria, small-scale construction contract business has a tremendous role in the development of rural areas. This study assesses the mediation effects of client support with advance payment on cost factors that affect performance of small-scale contract businesses in Nigeria. The study identified three factors that affect cost performance of construction projects in developing countries: cash flow problems, effects of fraudulent practices, and effects of the nature of construction environments. In total, 550 survey questionnaires were administered to stakeholders in the Nigerian construction industry. Stratified proportionate random sampling method was used for the selection of respondents and 387 questionnaires were returned, with 357 used in the analysis.;
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | contract and business; cost factors; performance; small scale; mediation; developing countries; construction contracts; construction industry |
| Index terms: | construction industry, rural area, construction contract, small scale, sampling, Nigeria, cost factor, cost performance, questionnaire, construction project, survey, sustainable development, building construction, mediation, cash flow, economic development, developing country |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, contract type, dispute resolution, land use and regional development, building construction, industry analysis, financial management, economic development, economics, production management, health safety and environment, Geography, development economics |
| Topics: | Urban Studies, Legal Issues, International Construction, Sustainability, Procurement, Construction Technology, Health and Safety, Cost Management, Geographical Context, Project Management, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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