Factors affecting design & build construction project success in Manila, Philippines

The growth of the construction sector saw an equal increase in the number of construction firms and is being increasingly challenged to complete projects on time in Manila, the Philippines were the prominence of the Design and Build (D&B) method of construction approach has also gained importan...

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Main Author: Yip, Hock Seng
Format: Thesis
Language:eng
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Published: 2019
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Summary:The growth of the construction sector saw an equal increase in the number of construction firms and is being increasingly challenged to complete projects on time in Manila, the Philippines were the prominence of the Design and Build (D&B) method of construction approach has also gained importance. The rise of new innovative systems saw the emergence of new factors in the construction industry that will become future adopted in Manila, the Philippines. This study examined factors affecting the successful completion period of the construction industry whereby it is very crucial for the country’s economic and market development. There are various factors such as client, contractor, consultant, internal/external techniques, which affect the construction project completion within the resources in Manila, the Philippines. The methodology employed was the quantitative approach. A total of 967 survey questionnaires were sent out and only 396 respondents fit to be analysed. Respondents involved were contractors, consultant, and developers. Factors under study include the management of the procurement system, currency costing, logistics delivery, and causes of delay to ensure the effective success completion time related to construction projects. It was found that organizational-related factors significantly impact the project performance of the overall construction industry. It was learned that critical success factors in project management playing significant roles in driving projects to examine the determinants of success completion time of Design & Build construction projects. Findings from this study shall be used by the authority in drafting a policy guideline for future construction development. Contribution from this study would be able to provide a better understanding of construction challenges for the future undertaking.