Purpose This study examines the initiatives that would enable contractors in Singapore to improve the level of construction productivity. Design/methodology/approach A two-pronged research method was employed: questionnaire survey with contractors (109 responses received) and in-depth interviews...

Total factor productivity (TFP) determines long-term economic growth and is a comprehensive industry-level productivity measure. This paper proposes Jorgenson's method as an appropriate TFP measurement for the construction industry. The method is less restrictive than the conventional Chau's...

A cooperative attitude is essential for successful teamwork in construction. The levels of conflict and dispute on construction projects are conceptualized as forms of cooperative/uncooperative attitude. A theoretical model demonstrates how conflict intensity, contractors' dispute tendencies and...

"This book brings together topics on understanding business strategy and competitive advantage and the essential benefits of concepts and technologies for improving efficiency of the construction industry"--Provided by publisher.

"This book examines emergent research on smart innovations within built urban environments, featuring best practices and theoretical frameworks, as well as potential issues in the implementation of smart and green technology in urban settings"--Provided by publisher.

Purpose This research investigates the dominant personality traits of construction project managers (PMs) and how their personality influences their management styles. Design/methodology/approach An industry-wide survey with 70 PMs was conducted in Singapore. The survey data were subjected to...

Purpose: One of the solutions to manage large public projects that are complex and difficult to manage is through relationship management. Although formal and relational approaches have been adopted in managing relationships, it is widely recognized that participants from developed and...

In academic research, the traditional Box-Jenkins approach is widely acknowledged as a benchmark technique for univariate methods because of its structured modelling basis and acceptable forecasting performance. This study examines the versatility of this approach by applying it to analyse and...

The concept of strategic alignment advocates that decisions on business strategy, information and communication technology (ICT) strategy, business infrastructure and ICT infrastructure need to be coordinated in order to better realize the benefits from ICT investments. In Singapore, there is a...

With increasing complexity of construction industry problems, researchers are experimenting with computationally rigorous techniques with the aim of seeking innovative solutions. In order to trace the applications of quantitative analysis techniques to research in the two fields of construction...