Enhancing project delivery performances in construction through experiential learning and personal constructs: competency development

Yap, Jeffrey Boon Hui; Shavarebi, Kamran

doi:10.1080/15623599.2019.1629864

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“…In another study, Thomson et al (2006) propose a “Value Adding Toolbox” capable of supporting value delivery for construction design decisions – underscoring the need to capture the lessons learnt from completed projects and form links between various projects so that value-adding tools can be reused repeatedly in the future. As highlighted by Yap and Shavarebi (2019), the expert judgement of construction personnel is influenced by their project experience and personal constructs. Considered in this light, the analysis of past decisions is complementary to decision-making for current events.…”

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“…In response, Abdul-Rahman et al (2008), for instance, integrate KM and learning management with delay management to conceptualise a delay mitigation model based on a project learning approach. Experiential learning and personal constructs, therefore, form the foundation for developing the competencies and capabilities needed to minimise construction time-cost overruns (Yap and Shavarebi, 2019).…”

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Criticality of project knowledge and experience in the delivery of construction projects

Yap

Lim

Skitmore

et al. 2021

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Purpose Poor project knowledge and inadequate experience are frequently linked to construction time-cost overruns. This paper aims to expound on the criticality of project knowledge and experience in the successful delivery of projects in the construction industry. Design/methodology/approach Following a detailed literature review, a quantitative positivist approach with a questionnaire survey involving industry professionals is used to appraise the 30 prevalent causes of time-cost overruns according to frequency, effectiveness and importance indices. The data are then subjected to Spearman’s rank correlation tests and exploratory factor analysis. Findings Using the importance index, which assimilates both frequency and effectiveness indices, the criticality of knowledge and experience in the overall context is seen as fundamental for addressing the contractor’s faulty planning and scheduling, construction mistakes and defective work, site management and supervision, delayed/slow decision-making, incomplete drawings and design documents and change/variation orders. Spearman’s rank correlation tests indicate a good consensus of perceptions among the key parties involved. Next, an exploratory factor analysis uncovers six underlying knowledge-based factors affecting construction performance, relating to inaccurate resource estimates, design changes, resource shortages, lack of experience, incompetence and mistakes and defects. Originality/value The study draws out the repercussions of the hitherto limited research into the deficiencies in knowledge and experience in undertaking construction projects to enhance performance using knowledge management functions.

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Criticality of project knowledge and experience in the delivery of construction projects

Yap

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Skitmore

et al. 2021

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“…Studies were also conducted to explore the project parties' strategies for reducing the project delay. In their studies, Rahman et al (2013), Yap et al (2018), and Yap and Shavarebi (2019) suggested several strategies to mitigate project delays in Malaysia. These strategies include improvement in contractors' site management; focusing on project communications and project learning; and focusing on human and managerial issues related to construction industry problems.…”

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Delay Mitigation Strategies and the Implication on the Construction Industry: A Systematic Literature Review

Aziz

Rahim

Aziz

2022

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Every project’s goal has always been to be successful. Failure to complete projects on time has become a major problem in the last few decades. Construction delays are a common and serious problem that needs to be investigated further. This issue has implications for the construction industry and the economy’s growth, as well as the long-term development of countries. Many studies have not highlighted the strategies implemented by organisations to lessen the impact of project delays. As such, a systematic literature analysis (SLR) was performed in this study by selecting publications of articles from indexed journals on the Web of Science and Scopus to identify the efficacy of strategies utilised when mitigating problems that postpone the overall construction. The method applied for this SLR is using the Reporting Standards for Systematic Evidence Syntheses (ROSES) analysis protocol. Through this protocol, several steps need to be followed accordingly to acquire an accurate number of articles that have to be reviewed. The findings identified five leading aspects of strategies that should be adopted to reduce construction project delays, namely: communication; management; information systems and technology; enforcement of law and order; and financials. The implications of these strategies are also discussed in this research.

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“…Brockmann & Brenziski [24] evaluated the adoption of the learning curve in bridge construction with focus on four specific large freeways in Bangkok, Thailand and in the eventual interpretation of the study the conclusion was made that learning curves may be used in the construction industry as a management tool and that through the activities of construction, firms may get to experience the learning curve effects that contribute to the savings in cost of construction projects. Yap & Shavarebi [25] explored the ideas of learning in construction to determine ways in which the delivery of construction contracts can be improved especially linked to cost overruns and schedule delays. This study further examines the benefits of adopting the learning curve into the SACI.…”

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Learning Curve for Improved Productivity in the South African Construction Industry

Somila¹,

Nokulunga²,

Didibhuku³

et al. 2020

Proceedings of the Creative Construction E-Conference 2020

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The South African construction industry has battled with productivity for years despite being the key contributors to the economy of the country. This paper aims to remedy this problem by introducing the learning curve tool into the South African construction industry. The study sought to deduce the level of awareness of the learning curve and determine the benefits of adopting the learning curve tool in the South African construction industry. The Quantitative Methodology was adopted for this study and participation from construction professionals was obtained through a well-structured questionnaire. A total of 106 questionnaires were sent out and 62 were received back representing a response rate of 58.5%. The findings revealed that there is a moderate awareness of the learning curve tool in the South African construction industry. Additionally, the findings revealed that the workers would become familiar with their job and sharpen their skills which would result in a higher quality of construction work and the reduction of time taken to complete a task with reduced cost. The adoption of the learning curve tool in the South African construction industry offers a solution to a lasting problem of productivity in the industry. This study will enlighten construction professionals on the concept of the learning curve and the benefits of the learning curve.

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Enhancing project delivery performances in construction through experiential learning and personal constructs: competency development

Cited by 14 publications

References 126 publications

Criticality of project knowledge and experience in the delivery of construction projects

Criticality of project knowledge and experience in the delivery of construction projects

Delay Mitigation Strategies and the Implication on the Construction Industry: A Systematic Literature Review

Learning Curve for Improved Productivity in the South African Construction Industry

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