Mallawaarachchi, V T; Senanayake, S M A H; Disaratna, V and Perera, B A K S (2024) Application of subcontracting as a quality improvement tool for building constructions in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Construction Management, 24(1), pp. 44-56. ISSN 1562-3599
Abstract
Research on the necessity of subcontractors' incorporation in quality improvement in construction is scarce globally, especially in the Sri Lankan context. Thus, this research aimed to evaluate the applicability of subcontracting as a quality improvement tool for building constructions in Sri Lanka under the traditional procurement path. The qualitative approach with semi-structured interviews using experts for the data collection through three qualitative Delphi rounds was used. The collected data were analysed using manual content analysis. Selection, communication, productivity, time schedules, payments, and safety relating to subcontractors are the key elements to be considered when enhancing subcontractors' contribution to the quality improvement of building constructions. This study fulfilled the literature gap to evaluate the applicability of subcontracting as a quality improvement tool for building construction, especially in Sri Lanka.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building construction; quality improvement; subcontracting; traditional procurement method |
| Index terms: | qualitative approach, subcontracting, productivity, quality improvement, traditional procurement, Sri Lanka, interview, building construction, content analysis, subcontractor |
| Subjects: | research methods, management, Geography, building construction, organization, data collection methods, practitioner, project delivery, data analysis and analytics, contractual arrangements |
| Topics: | Geographical Context, Research Practice, Business Strategy, Construction Technology, Procurement, Roles and Professions, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCEA |
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