Abstract
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to identify best practice relating to the effective management of materials in an urban, confined construction site, using structural equation modelling. Design/methodology/approach - A literature review, case study analysis and questionnaire survey are used, with the results scrutinised using confirmatory factor analysis in the form of structural equation modelling. Findings - The following are the leading strategies in the management of materials in a confined urban site environment: consult and review the project programme, effective communication and delivery, implement site safety management plans and proactive spatial monitoring and control. Research limitations/implication - With the relentless expansion of urban centres and the increasing high cost of materials, any potential savings made on-site would translate into significant monetary concessions on completion of a project. Originality/value - As on-site project management professionals successfully identify and implement the various strategies in the management of plant and materials on a confined urban site, successful resource management in this restrictive environment is attainable.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 406-428 |
| Number of pages | 23 |
| Journal | Construction Innovation |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| Publication status | Published - 15 Nov 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Confined site construction
- Construction management
- Management
- Planning and management
- SEM
- Structural equation modelling