Challender, J (2017) Trust in collaborative construction procurement strategies. Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Management, Procurement and Law, 170(3), pp. 115-124. ISSN 17514304
Abstract
The aim of this study is to explore the extent to which trust is a viable tool in collaboratively procuring more successful UK further education construction strategies. A mixed-methods approach of quantitative and qualitative methodologies is adopted with the former using 79 survey questionnaires and subjecting data to correlation analysis. The research population is restricted to those contracting, consulting and client organisations that have had experience with collaboratively procured projects. Quantitative study findings have determined that there is a Pearson's product moment correlation coefficient of 0·87 between all trust-building mechanisms and trust generated. Based on a p value of ≤0·05, it suggests a very strong influence between the two variables. Cronbach's alpha test results revealed good reliability based on a coefficient of 0·79. Qualitative study findings inform the discussion of why organisations feel that certain trust-building mechanisms are particularly successful. These include incentive provisions, workshops, collaboration management systems, senior management commitment, open and joint communications and accounting policies. The study gives an understanding of how trust-building mechanisms can be designed and implemented for improving project outcomes. Future qualitative research is recommended to explore trust-building initiatives in developing a framework for increasing trust in partnering strategies.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | communications & control systems; contracting; project management |
| Index terms: | partnering, workshop, qualitative study, correlation analysis, project outcome, construction procurement, project management, management system, strategy, commitment, client organization, survey, population, collaboration, methodology, qualitative research, questionnaire, control system, accounting, trust-building |
| Subjects: | construction type, client relations, project completion, psychology, contractual arrangements, economic analysis, research methods, demography, data collection methods, research design and methodology, management, monitoring and control, project management theory and practice, partnership management, statistical analysis |
| Topics: | Procurement, Project Management, Organizational Design, Urban Studies, Construction Technology, Stakeholder Management, Research Practice, Business Strategy |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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