Chen, Y Q; Lu, H; Lu, W and Zhang, N (2010) Analysis of project delivery systems in Chinese construction industry with data envelopment analysis (DEA). Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 17(6), pp. 598-614. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose - Selecting a proper project delivery system is one of the critical issues for the success of a project. This paper discusses the application of project delivery systems in China and the existing project delivery system selection methods, analyzes project objectives and indicators influencing the selection of project delivery systems, and aims at finding an appropriate method to select project delivery systems. Design/methodology/approach - A survey was conducted by postal questionnaire and Multivariate Statistical Analysis was applied to analyze the project data. A robust model was developed to analyze the selection of project delivery systems. Findings - The results of survey and analysis show that design-bid-build (DBB)/project management (DBB + PM), design-build (DB)/engineering, procurement and construction (EPC)/Turnkey, multi-stage DB/EPC and EP + C are commonly used in China. The differences between DBB and DBB + PM, and differences between DB/EPC and Turnkey in China are not significant. Weights of project objectives in each project delivery system and the ranking of indicators influencing the selection of project delivery systems are acquired. Originality/value - Analysis was conducted with a robust model instead of traditional model in consideration of efficiency. This research may assist owners in Mainland China in selecting project delivery systems, improve project performance, and encourage efficiency in project delivery process.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | China; construction industry; data analysis; project management; project systems |
| Index terms: | critical issue, efficiency, design-bid-build, owner, project performance, multivariate statistical analysis, project management, project delivery, construction industry, data envelopment analysis, data analysis, survey, selection method, project data, questionnaire, methodology, China |
| Subjects: | performance management, tendering, research methods, Geography, project management theory and practice, sociology, industry analysis, statistical analysis, risk assessment, data collection methods, contractual arrangements, data analysis and analytics, project delivery |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Geographical Context, Project Management, Procurement, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Quality Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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