Walker, D H T and Vines, M W (2000) Australian multi-unit residential project construction time performance factors. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 7(3), pp. 278-284. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Construction time performance (CTP) factors recently identified in work commissioned by the Construction Industry Institute Australia (CIIA) indicate that project team effectiveness significantly influences CTP. Project complexity also was found to significantly contribute to CTP. However, no residential projects were studied in that survey. This paper reports upon CTP research undertaken into Australian multi-unit residential construction that fills this theory gap. Results indicate that the construction management (CM) team's effectiveness in managing theconstruction process has a major but not predominant role in influencing CTP. Team communication effectiveness and teamwork factors are also essential factors influencing CTP. Other factors found to affect CTP include: design team's management style; intra-team working relationships; the degree of experience and expertise for the same type and size of project; procurement method; and the level of the CM team's current workload.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction time performance; procurement; risk; team behaviour |
| Index terms: | project team, survey, residential construction, Australia, teamwork, construction time, procurement method, Construction Industry Institute, residential project, workload, effectiveness, project complexity, management style, design team |
| Subjects: | performance management, Geography, organizational theory, economic development, data collection methods, professional practice, research organizations, project controls, construction integration, project delivery, management, contractual arrangements |
| Topics: | Time Control, Procurement, Project Management, Business Strategy, Research Practice, Design Practice, Human Resources, Urban Studies, Quality Management, Geographical Context, Organizational Design |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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