Ng, A K W and Price, A D F (2002) Optimizing the performance of sub-contractors in building construction projects in Hong Kong. In: Greenwood, D (ed.) Proceedings of 18th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2002, Northumbria, UK.
Abstract
The performance of sub-contractors directly affects the outcomes of most construction projects. However, sub-contractors are sometimes unable to perform in their full capacity due to unfavourable project environment and poor quality of management by the main contractor. In-depth interviews to the management and front line staff, of the main contractor and the sub-contractors have been conducted to identify the major factors governing the performance of the sub-contractors in the building construction projects in Hong Kong.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | performance; sub-contractors; success factors |
| Index terms: | Hong Kong, main contractor, sub-contractor, interview, success factor, building construction, construction project |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, practitioner, Geography, building construction, health monitoring assessment and metrics, production management |
| Topics: | Construction Technology, Research Practice, Roles and Professions, Health and Safety, Project Management, Geographical Context |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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