Gunarathne, A S; Zainudeen, N; Perera, C S R and Perera, B A K S (2022) A framework of an integrated sustainability and value engineering concepts for construction projects. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(11), pp. 2178-2190. ISSN 1562-3599
Abstract
Sustainability and value enhancement are major considerations in the modern construction world. Thus, the integration of sustainability and Value Engineering (VE) will have the potential to boost the value of a construction project. This research was therefore aimed to develop a framework that integrates VE and sustainability concepts in the construction industry in Sri Lanka to improve project values. Both quantitative and qualitative research approaches were used in the research. The questionnaire survey that was carried out as a part of the research had a response rate of 68.9% and collected data were analysed using Relative Importance Index (RII). The survey was followed by 15 individual interviews conducted with experts and the findings were analysed using content analysis. The study revealed that both VE and sustainability are used in isolation in the Sri Lankan construction industry. Hence, the relationship between the two was determined and a framework was developed for integrating SC and VE.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | job plan; sustainability; sustainable construction; value engineering |
| Index terms: | sustainable construction, interview, survey, relative importance index, content analysis, value engineering, questionnaire, integration, qualitative research, construction project, Sri Lanka, construction industry |
| Subjects: | sustainable construction, Geography, production management, organizational analysis, industry analysis, research design and methodology, risk assessment, data collection methods, value management, data analysis and analytics |
| Topics: | Organizational Design, Sustainability, Risk Management, Project Management, Geographical Context, Research Practice, Cost Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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