In this paper, we develop a testable holistic procurement framework that examines how a
broad range of procurement related factors affects project performance criteria. Based on a …

This paper presents the analysis of contractor selection (CS) models from the perspective of
critical review. A comprehensive analysis of contemporary CS models is conducted in the …

Project management literature has long argued that inter-organizational justice is a key
driver of successful construction project delivery. It is argued that when people believe …

As with all previous editions of Project Management in Construction, this sixth edition
focuses on systems theory as the approach suitable for organizing and managing people …

One of the defining characteristics of the construction industry is its subcontracting model of
project organisation. Surprisingly, despite the criticality of the subcontractor/principal …

The construction industry is lagging behind other industries in terms of efficiency and
performance. Lean-oriented supply chain management (SCM) initiatives have not yet led to …

When designing contracts in practice, project owners often allocate excessive risks to
contractors. Although previous studies have suggested that such improper risk allocation …

Partnering as a concept has matured in its application and many empirical studies provide
evidence of its impact on project performance beyond the rather prescriptive and anecdotal …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to improve construction project planning capabilities.
As project management is a core capability in the construction industry, high‐quality project …

While research has identified a variety of hybrid governance structures, it has described and
sought to explain this variety from different theoretical perspectives that are not readily …