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Imposter Syndrome and Gender Stereotypes: Female Facility Managers’ Work Outcomes and Job Situations
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: It is important to ensure that female facility managers (FMs) have a good experience at their workplace and are able to achieve positive work outcomes. However, women may face issues such as gender stereotypes and the ...
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Demand, Output, and Outcomes of Construction Projects in Singapore
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: This study investigated the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Singapore’s construction industry in terms of construction demand, output, prices and project performance. A three-pronged research approach was adopted: a survey, ...
Effects of Contract Strategy on Interpersonal Relations and Project Outcomes of Public-Sector Construction Contracts in Australia
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Hitherto, it is not known if the integration of relationship concepts into traditional public-sector construction contracts would improve project performance. This study hence examines the effects of contract strategies ...
Influences on Innovation Benefits during Implementation: Client’s Perspective
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This study investigates critical factors that significantly affect the benefits of an innovation to the clients and the project as a whole during implementation from the perspective of construction clients. A survey was ...
Impact of Digital Technology Adoption on the Comparative Advantage of Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Firms in Singapore
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: With a plethora of digital technologies, and some having high capital and running costs, it is critical to know which of these give architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms a comparative advantage. Comparative ...
Empirical Analysis of the Determinants of Organizational Flexibility in the Construction Business
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Flexibility has been touted as an important requirement for firms to survive and prosper in turbulent and volatile economic environments. The aim of this research is to investigate the relevance of organizational flexibility ...
Mathematical Models for Predicting Organizational Flexibility of Construction Firms in Singapore
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The ability to predict and develop organizational flexibility is important for firms to survive and prosper in volatile business environments. The aim of this study is to investigate the constituents of and the constructs ...
Key Relational Contracting Practices Affecting Performance of Public Construction Projects in China
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Relational contracting (RC) is based on the recognition of mutual benefits and win–win scenarios that are achieved through more cooperative relationships among the contracting parties in a project. Although RC principles ...
Adoption of Integrated Project Delivery Practices for Superior Project Performance
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: This case study investigates whether the adoption of practices related to integrated project delivery (IPD) process may bring about better performance of construction projects in Singapore. Data were collected using a ...