Olawale, O A; Oyedele, L O and Owolabi, H A (2020) Construction practitioners’ perception of key drivers of reputation in mega-construction projects. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 18(6), pp. 1571-1592. ISSN 1726-0531
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to commence the discourse on the non-inclusiveness of the dynamics of reputation within the construction industry by identifying and examining the key product and process drivers of reputation in mega-construction projects. Design/methodology/approach: Data was collected through an exploratory sequential mixed methods approach which commences with a qualitative study and culminates with a quantitative study to identify product and process drivers of reputation in mega-construction projects. Findings: The findings suggest that “project quality”, “robust social and environmental sustainability plan”, “project team competence and interpersonal relationship” and “project process efficacy” are the four key drivers influencing the reputation of mega-construction projects. Research limitations/implications: The findings of this study are solely based on the perception of UK construction practitioners; therefore, the results may only be considered valid in this context. The identification of these key drivers provides a pathway where stakeholders, professionals and organisations can identify and prioritise critical issues associated with enhancing and sustaining the reputation of mega-construction projects. Originality/value: Findings of this research make a significant contribution to the discourse on the concept of reputation within the construction industry by identifying its specific drivers of reputation.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction organizations; megaproject; mixed methods; project and construction management; project reputation; reputation |
| Index terms: | megaproject, environmental sustainability, competence, construction project, methodology, construction practitioner, project team, construction industry, interpersonal relationship, dynamics, qualitative study, mixed method, critical issue, construction organization |
| Subjects: | risk assessment, data collection methods, organization, research design and methodology, project delivery, strategic project management, health safety and environment, production management, personnel development, professional development, research methods, industry analysis, systems engineering, behavioral psychology |
| Topics: | Human Resources, Risk Management, Research Practice, Project Management, Engineering Principles, Information Management, Business Strategy, Health and Safety |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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