Abstract: This research investigated the effect of project quality, client satisfaction, and trust on interpersonal relationships between contracting parties in public construction projects. Using a questionnaire, data were collected ...

Abstract: This technical note investigates the importance of fees to architects and engineers (A/Es) with respect to the need of clients to minimize production costs. Data were collected by in-depth interviews with 12 subject-matter ...

Abstract: Project managers (PMs) who are middle-level leaders at the project level report to superiors in the headquarters who are top-level leaders. Other studies have focused on how PMs as middle-level managers lead teams at the ...

Abstract: The rapid growth of mainland China’s construction market has spurred the increase of projects, but at the same time also attracted competition from local and foreign architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) ...

Abstract: The aim of this research is to investigate the political, economic, and legal (PEL) risks faced by foreign firms when undertaking construction projects in Vietnam. The specific objectives are to investigate the types of ...

Abstract: Contractual focus is thought to lie on a spectrum ranging from formal contract behaviors to relational behaviors. This study aims to investigate whether the use of relational behaviors leads to higher-quality relationships ...

Abstract: Drawing upon relational contract (RC) theory and network embeddedness theory, this study investigates how relational transactions (i.e., RC norms and network strategies) affect relationship quality and outcomes of public ...

Abstract: Trust is an underlying psychological condition that can cause cooperation or risk-taking. Trust is considered as a predominant feature and a central mechanism in business transactions, especially among Chinese. Trust-based ...

Abstract: While there is burgeoning research on team resilience, resilience in temporary organizations such as project teams to boost project outcomes has yet to be fully scrutinized. Using a capacity-based conceptualization, this ...

Abstract: In a crisis, drastic changes in the working environment require strong leadership to supervise the team of facility management professionals (FMPs) managing facilities to improve their job performance and job satisfaction, ...