Luong Hai, N and Tuan, N A (2023) Modeling of planning function management in Vietnam's public construction works. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 13(2), pp. 201-216. ISSN 2044-124X
Abstract
Purpose: The planning function is a central component of management principles, enabling the success of construction project management. Many works have been highlighting the topic of critical success factors within construction organizations, yet the results have rarely covered planning behaviors within public construction work management; these less investigated areas were the aims of this study. Design/methodology/approach: To fulfill this research aim, seven attributes of planning function were first derived through focus group studies, a focused literature review and focal interviews with industry practitioners. Then, a regression analysis design was employed with data collected from 139 professionals who are involved in public construction works management in Vietnam. The structural equation modeling technique with partial least-squares estimation was utilized to analyze the data. Findings: The results revealed seven behavioral dimensions (i.e. Goals planning (PL1), Planning guidance (PL2), Strategic planning (PL3), Financial mobilization (PL4), Action plan (PL5), Expenditure planning (PL6) and Responsibility assignment (PL7)) to measure planning function management in terms of public construction works. The study also reveals that Goals planning (PL1), Financial mobilization (PL4), Expenditure planning (PL6) and Responsibility assignment (PL7) have significant effects on management effectiveness. At the same time, Goals planning (PL1) acts as the mediator of Planning guidance (PL2) and Strategic planning (PL3); while Action plan (PL5) specifies an indirect influence through the mediator of PL4, PL6 and PL7. Originality/value: The success of this approach is expected to reinforce the contribution of the planning function and suggest a useful tool for supporting the professionals in managing public construction works.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction industry; planning behaviour; planning function; public construction works; public works |
| Index terms: | public work, methodology, public construction, strategic planning, practitioner, construction project management, critical success factor, modelling, construction industry, dimension, regression analysis, Vietnam, construction organization, mediator, interview, focus group, management effectiveness, structural equation modelling, literature review, estimation |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, organization, control systems, practitioner, dispute resolution, data analysis and analytics, financial and cost management, analytical methods, health monitoring assessment and metrics, management, performance measurement, research methods, Geography, infrastructure engineering, project management theory and practice, building construction, industry analysis, statistical analysis |
| Topics: | Legal Issues, Quality Management, Health and Safety, Cost Management, Business Strategy, Engineering Principles, Geographical Context, Project Management, Research Practice, Roles and Professions |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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