Investigating Rework: Insights from the Malaysian Construction Industry

Yap, Jeffrey Boon Hui; Tan, Shi Min

doi:10.32802/asmscj.2020.636

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“…This rate of experience justifies the theoretical and practical knowledge of the respondents (Evans et al , 2020). Moreover, almost 60% have managerial positions which sounds appropriate for judgment on the questionnaire (Yap and Tan, 2021).…”

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“…Accordingly, the causes of rework in generating contractual issues were ranked in descending order as shown in Table 10. In the cases where the mean score of items is the same, the cause with the smaller standard deviation is considered as more significant (Yap and Tan, 2021). The Relative Importance Index also has been calculated for each cause to ensure that the ranking of the causes is accurate.…”

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The common causes of rework in construction contracts: a diagnostic approach

Asadi

Wilkinson

Rotimi

2021

JEDT

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Purpose The high rate of rework that occurs in construction projects has a negative effect on the performance of the construction projects. Although several mechanisms have been implemented to control reworking, a comprehensive list of rework causes is yet to be provided to present the common causes that contribute to rework in construction contracts. This paper aims to investigate the most common rework causes that need to be addressed in construction contracts. Design/methodology/approach A mixed-method using both the qualitative and quantitative approach is used in this paper. First of all, the study adopted a four-step literature review to introduce the rework research trends and provide statistical reports using descriptive analysis. Next, a comprehensive review has been completed using content analysis to identify the common causes of rework in construction projects. Finally, the common causes in construction contracts are further investigated through a quantitative questionnaire survey to validate the initial results. Findings The results of the review showed an increasing trend of publications on rework over the last three decades. Most of the studies were conducted in Australia, the UK, Nigeria and Hong Kong. Based on further investigation in the study area of sources of rework, 37 causes of rework causes were identified and classified in five groups. Then, the most significant causes of rework in construction contracts were compiled in the list of 22 items. Research limitations/implications The paper’s reported result, contributes to the contract management body of knowledge by proposing a list of common rework causes that can be used by practitioners during the contract negotiation to prevent contractual issues. The result of the review can also be used for further investigation of the relationship between rework and contract conditions. Originality/value The proposed list of common causes of rework in construction contracts allows project parties to improve the terms of the contract in addressing rework, this could result in fewer contractual claims and disputes. The findings of this study will also guide the investigations into the contract conditions, thus the approach used is constructive.

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The common causes of rework in construction contracts: a diagnostic approach

Asadi

Wilkinson

Rotimi

2021

JEDT

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“…Furthermore, the estimated cost of nonconformance to quality standards in Malaysian construction sites is around 5-6% of the project cost [1,70,71]. Poor quality management, poor planning, a lack of communication, design modifications, and poor subcontractor management were the major causes of poor quality [72].…”

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Exploring Quality Dimensions From a Construction Perspective: A Literature Review

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The quality of products and services is fundamental to organizational performance and reputation. A construction project entails meeting the specification criteria and standards of quality, finishing the task on time, and within the specified budget. Construction projects have different quality dimensions, and each can be measured from a different perspective. An exploratory research approach was used to explore the eight quality dimensions within the construction industry's perspective by exploring the quality issues within the Malaysian construction industry. The findings indicate that a related quality dimension is conformance or the degree to which a product's design and operating characteristics meet established standards. Thus, the study's significant contribution is the exploration of the eight quality dimensions from the construction industry's perspective. Thus, it is essential to ensure that the project meets the users' needs, and the best way to do this is to involve the users in the quality planning process. This will help ensure the project is designed and built to meet their needs and expectations. In conclusion, considering all the quality dimensions when planning and executing a construction project is essential, and by prioritizing these quality dimensions, we can ensure that the buildings are built with quality.

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“…Assaf and Al-Hejji[23], Alaghbari et al[49] 11Low motivation and morale of labors Yap and Tan[50], Shoar et al[51], Kumar[28], Niazi and Painting[52] 12 Nationality of labors Assaf and Al-Hejji[23], Al-Kharashi and Skitmore[47], Niazi and Painting[52] 13 Conflict among workers due to different personality Safapour et al[41] …”

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Development of a Taxonomy for Causes of Changes in Construction Projects

Birgonul,

Budayan,

Koc

2024

Buildings

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Contracting parties in construction projects confront significant challenges due to changes. This is an inherent industry characteristic. Managing changes properly with the help of a taxonomy encompassing many of the causes of changes can have a longitudinal and positive effect on project performance, knowledge management, and stakeholder management. However, studies to date have failed to propose an in-depth taxonomy for change causes in construction projects. Therefore, a taxonomy for change causes that can be applied to different construction projects has been developed. First, a systematic literature review and desk study sessions were conducted to identify the initial list of the taxonomy components. Six case studies were then analyzed to reveal the change causes of these cases. Based on the extracted change causes from the literature review and case studies, a taxonomy was developed by conducting focus group discussions with six experts. In the next step, the applicability and validity of the refined taxonomy were evaluated through face-to-face interviews. As a result, a taxonomy with a three-level hierarchy was proposed. This taxonomy is divided into three levels with 13 main categories, 50 subcategories, and 52 change causes. The proposed taxonomy is expected to contribute to practice by reducing the frequency of changes through proactive management of potential changes and standardizing knowledge management practices for managing change.

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Investigating Rework: Insights from the Malaysian Construction Industry

Cited by 6 publications

References 34 publications

The common causes of rework in construction contracts: a diagnostic approach

The common causes of rework in construction contracts: a diagnostic approach

Exploring Quality Dimensions From a Construction Perspective: A Literature Review

Development of a Taxonomy for Causes of Changes in Construction Projects

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