Management of Interface between Main Contractor and Subcontractors for Successful Project Outcomes

White, Harry; Marasini, Ramesh

doi:10.32738/jeppm.201401.0005

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“…ABOUT HERE> This study sets out to explore the enablers and barriers to the implementation of SCM at the lower tiers of the construction supply chain, particularly the problematic collaboration between main contractors and subcontractors. Several studies have emphasised the need for collaborative relationships between main contractor-subcontractor organisations (Kale and Arditi, 2001;Cao and Zhang, 2011;White and Marasini, 2014). The aim of this paper is to extend the existing debates on the issue by adopting an alternative approach focusing specifically on the internal SCM organisation of both main contractor and subcontractor organisations, and their direct inter-relationships (Broft, 2012).…”

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Towards supply chain maturity in construction

Broft

Badi

Pryke

2016

Built Environment Project and Asset Management

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Purpose Several studies have underlined the potential of Supply Chain Management (SCM) in meeting the formidable challenges associated with fragmentation, adversarial relationships and insufficient customer focus in the delivery of construction projects. However, properly documented examples of successfully implemented SCM initiatives, particularly at the lower tiers of the supply chain, are scarce. This paper aims to extend the existing debates by adopting an alternative approach focusing specifically on the internal SCM organisation of both main contractor and subcontractor organisations, and their direct inter-relationships. Design/methodology/approach This study sets out to explore the enablers and barriers to the implementation of SCM at the lower tiers of the construction supply chain, particularly the problematic collaboration between main contractors and subcontractors. SC Maturity levels are formulated according to relevant SCM concepts and based on Holti et al.’s (2000) seven principles of SCM organisation, and transformed into a conceptual model. An explorative study is conducted based on interviews from eight large main contractor and subcontractor organisations in the Dutch construction industry. Findings Discouragingly, across the organisations, more barriers than enablers to SCM are identified. Organisations are found to be particularly struggling to compete through superior value, manage costs collaboratively, and develop continuous improvement within their supply chains. The findings also underline the low SC Maturity of main contractors and their inability to play the essential role of supply chain managers. Practical implications The study underlines the need for a greater degree of contractor leadership and improved internal organisation of both types of firms in order to achieve greater collaboration at the lower tiers of the construction supply chain. Originality/value The study contributes to the subject of SCM in construction in two respects. First, the findings should prove valuable to both policymakers and industry practitioners interested in the delivery of performance improvement in construction. Second, the developed SC Maturity Model can form the conceptual basis for the development of an applicable improvement framework towards successful SCM implementation.

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Towards supply chain maturity in construction

Broft

Badi

Pryke

2016

Built Environment Project and Asset Management

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“…It is also suggested that this study is replicated in other countries where collaborative framework agreements display similar characteristics in order for comparative analysis to be undertaken. Lastly, further research should be conducted to examine the performance of supplier chain so that a total performance model can be developed to include the interface between the main contractor and subcontractors, which is considered to be important for successful project outcomes by White and Marasini (2013).…”

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A Procurement Performance Model for Construction Frameworks

Lam

Gale²

2015

EPPM-Journal

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Collaborative construction frameworks have been developed in the United Kingdom (UK) to create longer term relationships between clients and suppliers in order to improve project outcomes. Research undertaken into highways maintenance set within a major county council has confirmed that such collaborative procurement methods can improve time, cost and quality of construction projects. Building upon this and examining the same single case, this research aims to develop a performance model through identification of performance drivers in the whole project delivery process including pre and post contract phases. A priori performance model based on operational and sociological constructs was proposed and then checked by a pilot study. Factor analysis and central tendency statistics from the questionnaires as well as content analysis from the interview transcripts were conducted. It was confirmed that long term relationships, financial and non-financial incentives and stronger communication are the sociological behaviour factors driving performance. The interviews also established that key performance indicators (KPIs) can be used as an operational measure to improve performance. With the posteriori performance model, client project managers can effectively collaboratively manage contractor performance through procurement measures including use of longer term and KPIs for the contract so that the expected project outcomes can be achieved. The findings also make significant contribution to construction framework procurement theory by identifying the interrelated sociological and operational performance drivers. This study is set predominantly in the field of highways civil engineering. It is suggested that building based projects or other projects that share characteristics are grouped together and used for further research of the phenomena discovered.

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“…The most successful methods for avoiding contract-related issues were discovered to be well written documents with no ambiguity, right contract procedures, signing after confirming facts, and using sustainable competitive [12]. The main contractor's proactive coordination and good site management is vital for resolving project challenges and completing the project on time [3]. When it comes to getting better know the subcontractors first before subcontract is given, face-to-face communication is viewed as a vital aspect for a good outcome.…”

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“…Among some of the reasons why the general contractor undertakes the projects with the assistance of third parties are the different specialties, the avoidance of financial strain, and the reduction of dispensable costs [2]. Subcontracting has grown in importance as projects have become more complex as a result of technological improvements and the need for useful resource control to compete successfully [3]. Partnering with subcontractors reduces the contractor's risk exposure [4].…”

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Improving the Main Contractor-Subcontractor Relationship in Egypt

Kshaf

Mohamed

El–Dash

2022

Engineering Research Journal - Faculty of Engineering (Shoubra)

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The building construction is vital to Egypt's economy. The main contractor is dependent on subcontractors to finish the job. However, a lack of planning, poor management, and poor contracting result in various issues, including delays that result in claims and disagreements among project participants. A paradigm based on Visual Studio, the C++ programming language, and the problems and solutions program (PASP) was designed to overcome project problems. In Egyptian construction projects, a case study of the interaction between the main contractors and the subcontractors was conducted. The factors of problems and resolution of disputes that face the main contractor and subcontractor relationship during execution of the project have been stated and gathered by interviews in case study in Egypt . this problems related to the main contractor, the sub contractor, and the other source .The factors to resolution of disputes was related to communication , financial, work performance, contract and other sources .This study aids in the selection of a subcontractor for a project as well as the enhancement of the Egyptian subcontracting environment. The result showed good acceptable limits of homogeneity and reliability that allowed to this model to use for identify answers to a variety of project difficulties. The project's recommendations focused on selecting a subcontractor and improving the Egyptian subcontracting environment, such as contract compliance, selecting contractors who have experience in the required works, timely contract progress payment, inefficiency, and favoritism without regard. This research opens the way for continued improvement of model parameters that will help in effectively treating this field.

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Management of Interface between Main Contractor and Subcontractors for Successful Project Outcomes

Cited by 17 publications

References 22 publications

Towards supply chain maturity in construction

Towards supply chain maturity in construction

A Procurement Performance Model for Construction Frameworks

Improving the Main Contractor-Subcontractor Relationship in Egypt

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