Osuizugbo, I C; Omer, M M; Rahman, R A and Oshodi, O S (2024) A systematic search and review of early contractor involvement in construction project development. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 14(6), pp. 835-857. ISSN 2044-124X
Abstract
Purpose: This study aims to review the current trends in early contractor involvement (ECI) in construction project development. The review consist of the following objectives: (1) identifying the benefits of ECI on construction project development; (2) identifying the challenges of ECI in construction project development; and (3) identifying the strategies of ECI in construction project development. Design/methodology/approach: This study systematically reviews the literature on the application of ECI in construction project development. A total of 133 related articles were identified and analyzed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) method. Findings: This review identified "improved team work/collaboration working relationship" as the top benefits of ECI in construction project development. "Cultural barrier" was identified as the top challenge of ECI in construction project development, while "contributing value engineering" and "buildability evaluation input", were the top two strategies of ECI in construction project development. Originality/value: To the best of the authors' knowledge, this study is the first to systematically review prior literature on ECI. As a result, the study provides a comprehensive understanding of the current state of the art and fills the literature gap. Researchers and industry professionals can use the study findings to increase the rate and benefits of implementing ECI in construction projects.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction project; early contractor involvement; procurement; project delivery; systematic review |
| Index terms: | value engineering, systematic literature review, early contractor involvement, project delivery, buildability, state of the art, strategy, construction project, methodology, collaboration, meta-analysis |
| Subjects: | contractual arrangements, research methods, value management, project delivery, design efficiency, production management, research dissemination and communication, research evaluation and metrics, management |
| Topics: | Design Practice, Procurement, Business Strategy, Research Practice, Project Management, Cost Management, Organizational Design |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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