Ming Tam, C and Harris, F (1996) Model for assessing building contractors' project performance. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 3(3), pp. 187-203. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
This study describes the development of operational research models for predicting contractor performance in Hong Kong, using discriminant and multiple regression analysis techniques. An important aim was to determine the underlying factors that influence contractor performance as seen from the client's point of view, and also to develop accurate models to assist clients in vetting contractors for building projects. The resultant models produced six significant variables measuring three dimensions: the inherent characteristics of the project, the contractor's internal attributes and the external influence of the project team. Specifically these were the complexity of the project, working experience of the project leaders, percentage of professionally qualified staff of the contracting firm, past performance of the contractor, origin of the contractor and the level of the architect's or client's supervision and control of the quality of work and work progress.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | contractor; discriminant analysis; multiple regression analysis; performance assessment; project performance |
| Index terms: | multiple regression analysis, complexity, discriminant analysis, Hong Kong, building contractor, operational research, contractor performance, project performance, architect, dimension, project team, supervision, performance assessment |
| Subjects: | project delivery, health monitoring assessment and metrics, profession, practitioner, control systems, assessment methods, systems engineering, statistical analysis, management, project management theory and practice, contract management, Geography |
| Topics: | Roles and Professions, Health and Safety, Business Strategy, Engineering Principles, Geographical Context, Project Management, Research Practice, Contract Administration, Human Resources |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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