Towards Sustainable Project Management: Evaluation of Relationship-Specific Risks and Risk Determinants Threatening to Achieve the Intended Benefit of Interorganizational Cooperation in Engineering Projects

Krechowicz, Maria

doi:10.3390/su14052961

Cited by 5 publications

(6 citation statements)

References 72 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…On the one hand, in this type of collaboration, the identification of risks and their qualification and analysis are the main challenges faced [4]. On the other hand, challenges arise from the cultural gap between university and industry [34] and tension between stakeholders caused by misunderstandings in the role each key stakeholder should play [30]. Concerning the first challenge, different structures and processes for RM have been incorporated into project management standards and frameworks, such as PMBOK, PRINCE2, sustainable project management methodology (PRiSM), and ISO 21500 [28].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Thus, in contrast to the RM planning proposed by the PMI [1,25], the 'Communicate and Integrate' step appears as a new RM process. Additionally, by recognizing the importance of a clear definition of stakeholder participation in RM processes [34], the proposed methodology offers detailed guidance on the role of each main stakeholder in RM processes throughout the UIC program management lifecycle.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Similarly, and unless properly addressed, challenges arising from inter-organizational projects may cause difficulties in project execution. For instance, "one party feeling that they have a key role in the project can create tension between the parties involved, leading to unfavorable inter-organizational relationships" [34]. Therefore, a clear definition of stakeholder participation in the RM processes would help minimize any possible unfavorable inter-organizational relationships.…”

Section: Risk Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 2 more Smart Citations

Risk Management in University–Industry R&D Collaboration Programs: A Stakeholder Perspective

et al. 2022

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Current knowledge of risk management (RM) is mainly limited to single organizations. This paper investigates RM practices from a stakeholders’ perspective applicable to university–industry R&D collaboration (UIC) programs, a particular form of inter-organizational relationship. With a view to reducing the negative impact of risk associated with such UICs, and, as a result, increasing the success rate of the related programs and projects, an RM methodology has been developed from the perspective of the main stakeholders. The results reported here are based on a large-scale UIC between the Bosch Car Multimedia in Portugal and the University of Minho. Three research methods were applied in a complementary way: participant observation over seven years, analysis of various documents supporting the management of the programs and projects, and focus group involving seven key participants from different roles. The proposed RM methodology takes into account the three main stakeholders and their respective RM roles—Program Manager, Program and Project Management Officer, and Project Manager—and helps to manage the risks incurred by a UIC program while, at the same time, emphasizing the importance of taking the stakeholders’ perspective. In inter-organizational contexts, particularly in the case of university and industry, where there is a cultural gap between members, misunderstandings may occur about the role each key stakeholder should play. This paper provides a comprehensive guideline for the application of the methodology by means of a proposed set of specific RM practices. However, the research was conducted using a single case study, therefore limiting the results’ potential for generalization.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Risk Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Risk Management in University–Industry R&D Collaboration Programs: A Stakeholder Perspective

et al. 2022

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Before the actual survey, the pilot survey was conducted from February to March 2021 to check the correctness of the used survey procedure and to validate the research tool, i.e., to check whether all questions are clear and whether the survey does not contain any answers that respondents would like to give. Similarly as in other works [57,58], they were intended only to validate the research tool, not to obtain any numerical results. Ten people with higher education in construction, with many years of experience working in sustainable, passive, and energy-efficient buildings and the installation sector, participated in the pilot survey.…”

Section: Data Gatheringmentioning

confidence: 99%

Passive Buildings—Big Opportunities or Big Risks? Quantitative Risk Assessment for Passive Buildings Projects

Krechowicz,

Krechowicz

2024

Sustainability

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The building sector contributes significantly to global final energy consumption and energy-related CO2 emissions. The demand for sustainable and energy-efficient passive buildings with a minimal ecological footprint has increased due to the global energy crisis, climate change, and environmental concerns. This need can be met by constructing passive buildings. However, to develop a building that is truly passive, it is required to meet many passive house conditions, negligible for typical buildings, which increase the project complexity and pose challenges and risks threatening its successful completion. The aim of this work is to present the findings from a quantitative risk analysis in passive construction based on the results of expert surveys that were carried out using a Computer-Assisted Web Interview. Feedback from expert surveys covering the experience of 748 passive buildings projects from seven countries (Poland, Germany, Great Britain, the United States, Australia, Spain, and Austria) allowed us to access the frequency of occurrence, severity, detectability, and Risk Priority Numbers of the 32 risk factors identified in passive buildings projects. Those risk factors were identified based on literature research, risk interviews, scenario analysis, brainstorm sessions with passive buildings specialists, and our own observations of passive buildings projects. This study revealed that incorrect costing was the most frequent issue; complicated, non-compact building shapes with an unfavorable area-to-volume ratio had the highest severity of effects; the wrong interpretation of correctly prepared drawings and details obtained from the designer had the lowest detectability; and incorrect costing had the highest Risk Priority Number. In addition, this study allowed us to identify a narrow group of critical risk factors that are the most significant (have the highest RPN) and to which special attention should be paid in the risk-management process.

show abstract

“…They argue that procurement tools, methods, information, and procedures are barriers to sustainable construction. At the same time, Krechowicz (2022) finds a conservative approach with no action strategy to problem solving to be some of the main barriers to sustainable construction. Similarly, Brooks & Rich (2016) note that different perspectives of multiple states and stakeholder decision-making influence sustainable construction efforts.…”

Section: Implementation Barriers To Sustainable Constructionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of Tender Price Variability on Economic Sustainability of Construction Sector in Developing Countries

Tembo¹,

Mwanaumo²,

Kahanji³

2023

IJDES

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Economic sustainability in the construction sector is increasingly important in developing countries, and threats from construction tender price variability and inflation require immediate action. While global trends emphasize sustainable construction practices triggered by rapid economic growth and augmented environmental impact considerations, this paper underscores the significance of adopting tender-price practices that focus on attaining economic sustainability for enhancing sustainable development in developing countries. The study predicates how construction tender price variability accentuates sustainable construction practices. The study identified respondents through purposive sampling for better insights and a more thorough investigation of the construction tender-price phenomena. The adopted method presented the study with information-rich participants and cases regarding issues of central significance to the inquiry. In addition, the study utilized snowball sampling in which existing respondents recruited or referred other respondents from among their professional acquaintances. The study findings 13 factors requiring immediate consideration to address construction tender price variability and inflation. These include material costs; interest rates; equipment costs; labor costs; delayed payments; exchange rates; and the nature and type of project. The results categorize four specific areas significantly affected by high construction tender prices. The harmful impacts were immediate and more severe to stakeholders like the government (client). The effect on projects is equally devastating; however, contractors appear to experience more positive-impact though in the short term. The long-term effects of high construction tender-price variability inflation were detrimental to all stakeholders by observation. Thus, the article recommends strategies that address tender price sustainability challenges faced in the construction sector.

show abstract

Towards Sustainable Project Management: Evaluation of Relationship-Specific Risks and Risk Determinants Threatening to Achieve the Intended Benefit of Interorganizational Cooperation in Engineering Projects

Cited by 5 publications

References 72 publications

Risk Management in University–Industry R&D Collaboration Programs: A Stakeholder Perspective

Risk Management in University–Industry R&D Collaboration Programs: A Stakeholder Perspective

Passive Buildings—Big Opportunities or Big Risks? Quantitative Risk Assessment for Passive Buildings Projects

Impact of Tender Price Variability on Economic Sustainability of Construction Sector in Developing Countries

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About