Tiew, S Y (2025) Performance barriers and competence development of graduate architects in construction contract administration (cca): The mediating role of cca skills. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 32(8), pp. 5609-5637. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose – Education focused on the creation of a knowledge base but not on how to bring such knowledge into practice had caused graduate architects to encounter reality shock and fail to perform during building contract administration. Although the effect of performance barriers on competence development is empirically supported, less is known about the mechanisms that explain this effect. Overcoming barriers for graduate architects is crucial while supporting building contract administrators and acquiring professional qualifications. To address this issue, we propose the mediating role of CCA skills as a possible explanation of the relationship between performance barriers and competence development of graduate architects. Design/methodology/approach – A survey was conducted among graduate architects in Klang Valley. In total, one hundred and twenty-seven usable questionnaires were returned and analyzed using descriptive analysis and regression analysis. Findings – Mediation results indicate that performance barriers have a significant positive influence on competence development through CCA skills in claims and legal matters management, project management, communication and relationship management, quality assessment and management, and design management. Originality/value – The present study contributes to the construction contract administration literature by integrating performance barriers and the CCA skills model. This advances our understanding of performance barriers and CCA skills engendering competence development of graduate architects.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | competence development; graduate architects; performance barriers; quantitative method; skills |
| Index terms: | relationship management, construction contract, architect, project management, regression analysis, qualification, building contract, competence, design management, methodology, questionnaire, quantitative method, knowledge base, mediation, quality assessment, survey |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, profession, dispute resolution, data analysis and analytics, management, personnel development, project management theory and practice, information systems, statistical analysis, contract type, research methods, educational resources, design process, quality assurance |
| Topics: | Project Management, Procurement, Legal Issues, Quality Management, Education, Research Practice, Roles and Professions, Design Practice, Digital Applications, Human Resources |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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