A Review of Domestic Subcontract in Construction Industry

Rosli, Nor Marina; Mustaffa, Nur Emma; Ariffin, Hamizah Liyana Tajul

doi:10.1007/978-981-13-0074-5_48

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“…Perhaps, this could be due to the local procurement strategies which involve specialist subcontractors. Project managers tend to focus on the lead subcontractor rather than on their work team (Rosli et al, 2018).…”

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Identifying and assessing complexity emergent behaviour during mega infrastructure construction in Sub-Saharan Africa

Abdullahi¹,

Lemański²,

Kapogiannis³

et al. 2022

EBER

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The objective of the article is to identify, assess, and classify complexity indicators based on the impact level of their emergence behaviour during mega infrastructure construction. Research Design & Methods:The study adopted a quantitative methodology: online questionnaire survey to gather data and Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) to analyse data. Findings: Task difficulty, dispersed remote teams, multiple project locations, and project scope were identified as structural complexity indicators that surged extreme difficult to project managers. In comparison, project duration, project tempo, construction method, and uncertainty in methods were found to trigger uncertainty during construction.Implications & Recommendations: This study lays foundation for theoretical exploration of an important phenomenon in the global economy, i.e. the development of mega infrastructure projects in developing countries. The contextualization of the study in Sub-Saharan Africa builds knowledge of such project complexity in an under-researched context. Practically, the results enable managers to create tools and frameworks to assess overall project complexity level and evaluate their competence incongruently to complexity to select appropriate complexity management strategies. Policy makers are informed about factors which can impede execution of mega infrastructure projects, thus they adjust risk assessment in such projects and better allocate resources to facilitate sustainable development of developing economies. Contribution & Value Added:The study provides a foundation for extensive research into infrastructure complexity in Sub-Saharan Africa. Additionally, it provides insights to parties willing to explore Public-Private infrastructure initiatives in the region. Article type:research article

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Section: Methodsmentioning

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Identifying and assessing complexity emergent behaviour during mega infrastructure construction in Sub-Saharan Africa

Abdullahi¹,

Lemański²,

Kapogiannis³

et al. 2022

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“…According to, Rosli et al, some of the advantages obtained when using subcontracting are: Flexibility Improves, Risk Management, Productivity Increases, Improves Product Quality, Easiness in Costs Control, and Reduction of Delays [21].…”

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Effect of Contractor – Subcontractor Relationship on the Performance of Construction Project: A Case Study of Dire Dawa Construction Projects

Debelo¹,

Weldegebriel²

2022

AJCE

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Because of the common practice of subletting construction work into smaller packages, subcontracting has become an attractive technique in the construction business. Effective subcontractor selection and monitoring reduce the problem while also determining the performance of construction firms. The engagement of a subcontractor in a building construction project results in relationships with the main contractor, which will influence the project's success. The purpose of this study was to look at how main contractors choose subcontractors and to analyze the effect of the main contractorsubcontractor relationship on project performance. This research used a descriptive survey method to look at the underlying characteristics that influence the relationship between the main contractor and subcontractors and their effect on the performance of construction projects. The findings of the study confirmed that most contractor depends on subcontractors for the execution of their work and therefore procurement and management of subcontractors highly affects the performance of the construction project. It was also discovered that the subcontractor often performs 20 percent to 50 percent of the work. Main contractors used subcontractors primarily to offer skilled labor, lower overhead expenses, and relieve work and financial burden on themselves. The major causes of issues between the main contractor and the subcontractor include the main contractor's delay in releasing payments, the subcontractor's shortage of trained personnel, and scheduling conflicts among the subcontractors on a given project. To eliminate antagonistic relationships, the study advises a trust-based cooperative partnership that incorporates subcontractors into a partnering strategy. Furthermore, for optimal construction project performance, simpler and complete subcontract documents would improve the interaction between the main contractor and the subcontractor.

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Resolving power imbalances in construction payment using blockchain smart contracts

Wu,

Lu,

Chen

2023

ECAM

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PurposeThis research aims to develop a blockchain smart contract–enabled framework to resolve power imbalance problems in construction payment.Design/methodology/approachThis research adopts a design science research method to develop the blockchain smart contract–enabled framework. The authors then develop a prototype system. Finally, the authors evaluate its performance in solving power imbalance-induced payment problems.FindingsThe results show that the prototype system can resolve power imbalance problems in construction payment by allowing project participants to make transparent and decentralized decisions that are self-enforceable by blockchain smart contracts.Research limitations/implicationsThis study provides theoretical explanations for how blockchain smart contracts can resolve power imbalances in construction payment; based on that, it proposes a novel blockchain smart contract–enabled method to rebalance the power of stakeholders in construction payment. Thus, it contributes to the body of knowledge on blockchain technology and construction payment.Practical implicationsThis study moves beyond a conceptual framework and develops a practical blockchain smart contract system for resolving power imbalances in construction payment, strengthening construction project members' confidence in using blockchain technology.Social implicationsThe proposed blockchain smart contract–enabled solution helps mitigate negative social impacts associated with late payment and non-payment. Furthermore, the research maximizes trust among participants in payment processes to inspire collaborative culture in the construction industry.Originality/valueThis paper introduces a novel blockchain smart contract integrated method, allowing project stakeholders to resolve power imbalance problems in construction payment through decentralized decision-making.

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A Review of Domestic Subcontract in Construction Industry

Cited by 3 publications

References 10 publications

Identifying and assessing complexity emergent behaviour during mega infrastructure construction in Sub-Saharan Africa

Identifying and assessing complexity emergent behaviour during mega infrastructure construction in Sub-Saharan Africa

Effect of Contractor – Subcontractor Relationship on the Performance of Construction Project: A Case Study of Dire Dawa Construction Projects

Resolving power imbalances in construction payment using blockchain smart contracts

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