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Challenges of UK/Irish contractors regarding material management and logistics in confined site construction (2011)

Spillane, John P.; Oyedele, Lukumon O.; von Meding, Jason K.; Konanahalli, Ashwini; Jai...

Challenges of UK/Irish contractors regarding material management and logistics in confined site construction (2011)

Spillane, John P.; Oyedele, Lukumon O.; von Meding, Jason K.; Konanahalli, Ashwini; Jaiyeoba, Babatunde E.; Tijani, Iyabo K.

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The aim of this paper is to identify the various managerial issues encountered by UK/Irish contractors in the management of materials in confined urban construction sites. Through extensive literature review, detailed interviews, case studies, cognitive mapping, causal loop diagrams, questionnaire survey and documenting severity indices, a comprehensive insight into the materials management concerns within a confined construction site environment is envisaged and portrayed. The leading issues highlighted are: that contractors’ material spatial requirements exceed available space, it is difficult to coordinate the storage of materials in line with the programme, location of the site entrance makes delivery of materials particularly difficult, it is difficult to store materials on-site due to the lack of space, and difficult to coordinate the storage requirements of the various sub-contractors. With the continued development of confined urban centres and the increasing high cost of ma...

http://hdl.handle.net/10344/7147

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Confined site construction: a qualitative investigation of critical issues affecting management of health and safety (2011)

Spillane, John P.; Oyedele, Lukumon O.; von Meding, Jason K.; Konanahalli, Ashwini; Jai...

Confined site construction: a qualitative investigation of critical issues affecting management of health and safety (2011)

Spillane, John P.; Oyedele, Lukumon O.; von Meding, Jason K.; Konanahalli, Ashwini; Jaiyeoba, Babatunde E.; Tijani, Iyabo K.

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The construction industry is inherently risky, with a significant number of accidents and disasters occurring, particularly on confined construction sites. This research investigates and identifies the various issues affecting successful management of health and safety in confined construction sites. The rationale is that identifying the issues would assist the management of health and safety particularly in inner city centres which are mostly confined sites. Using empiricism epistemology, the methodology was based on qualitative research approach by means of multiple case studies in three different geographical locations of Ireland, UK and USA. Data on each case study were collected through individual interviews and focus group discussion with project participants. The findings suggest that three core issues are the underlying factors affecting management of health and safety on confined construction sites. It include, (i) lack of space, (ii) problem of co-ordination and management...

http://hdl.handle.net/10344/7145

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Confined site construction: a qualitative review of issues regarding health and safety on-site (2012)

Spillane, John P.; Oyedele, Lukumon O.; von Meding, Jason K.; Konanahalli, Ashwini

Confined site construction: a qualitative review of issues regarding health and safety on-site (2012)

Spillane, John P.; Oyedele, Lukumon O.; von Meding, Jason K.; Konanahalli, Ashwini

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The construction industry is inherently hazardous, with a significant number of accidents and incidents occurring, particularly on confined construction sites. This research identifies, clarifies and tabulates the various managerial health and safety issues encountered on confined construction sites, based on a qualitative approach, to aid in the management of the complex health and safety concerns. The methodology is based on qualitative research incorporating case studies, interviews, causal loop diagrams and mind mapping. The key findings in the managerial issues in the management of health and safety on confined construction sites can be summarised as follows; (1) A lack of space, (2) Increased management of site personnel, (3) Overcrowding of the work place. The implication for the industry is that due to the sustained development of urban centres on a global scale, coupled with the increasing complexity of architectural designs, the majority of on-site project management profe...

http://hdl.handle.net/10344/7159

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International projects and cross-cultural adjustment of British expatriates in Middle East: a qualitative investigation of influencing factors (2012)

Konanahalli, Ashwini; Oyedele, Lukumon O.; von Meding, Jason K.; Spillane, John P.; Coa...

International projects and cross-cultural adjustment of British expatriates in Middle East: a qualitative investigation of influencing factors (2012)

Konanahalli, Ashwini; Oyedele, Lukumon O.; von Meding, Jason K.; Spillane, John P.; Coates, Ron

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Increased globalisation within the British AEC (Architectural, Engineering and Construction) sector has increased the need for companies to transfer staff to manage their overseas operations. To be able to perform abroad, expatriates must harmonise themselves to the conditions prevailing in the host country. These include getting accustomed to living, working and interacting with the host country nationals. The process is commonly referred to as ‘cross-cultural adjustment’. Various factors influence the process of adjustment. In order to identify these issues, a qualitative study was undertaken, which mainly comprised of comprehensive literature review, individual interviews and focus group discussion with British expatriates working on international AEC assignments in Middle Eastern countries. Through interpretative approach, the current study aims to understand the concept of cross-cultural adjustment of British Expatriates based in Middle East and their influencing factors. The f...

http://hdl.handle.net/10344/7144

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Mediation within Irish construction industry: identifying success factors for appropriate competencies and processes (2011)

Spillane, John P.; Oyedele, Lukumon O.; Hande, Evelyn; von Meding, Jason K.; Konanahall...

Mediation within Irish construction industry: identifying success factors for appropriate competencies and processes (2011)

Spillane, John P.; Oyedele, Lukumon O.; Hande, Evelyn; von Meding, Jason K.; Konanahalli, Ashwini; Jaiyeoba, Babatunde E.; Tijani, Iyabo K.

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The construction industry notoriously excels at dispute creation both in Ireland and abroad. This paper examines mediation in the Irish construction industry as a means of conflict and dispute resolution. It aims to identify success factors for appropriate competencies and processes required by mediators and other parties operating in the construction industry. Methodology includes a thorough review of the literature, followed by detailed interviews from industry experts to elicit and highlight the core competencies required. To aid in the analysis, qualitative analysis using mind mapping software was used. The findings suggest that facilitative mediation was best suited for the Irish construction industry. 13 and 17 success factors were identified as key skills necessary for a mediator and for a successful mediation process. For the skills, it ranges across behavioural, technical and intellectual skills. The mediation process factors can be split into actions of the mediator and ot...

http://hdl.handle.net/10344/7146

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Urban high-density construction sites and their surrounding community: Issues encountered and strategies adopted by contractors (2013)

Spillane, John P.; Flood, Michael; Oyedele, Lukumon O.; von Meding, Jason K.; Konanahal...

Urban high-density construction sites and their surrounding community: Issues encountered and strategies adopted by contractors (2013)

Spillane, John P.; Flood, Michael; Oyedele, Lukumon O.; von Meding, Jason K.; Konanahalli, Ashwini

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Inner city developments are a common feature within many urban environments. Where these construction sites are not managed effectively, they can negatively impact their surrounding community. The aim of this paper is to identify and document, in an urban context, the numerous issues encounter and subsequent strategies adopted by on-site contractors and local people, in the mitigation of factors which negatively impact their surrounding community. The objectives in achieving this aim are to identify what effect, if any, an urban construction site has on its surrounding environment, the issues and resulting strategies adopted by contractors on the factors identified, and also what measures are put in place to minimise such disturbances to the local community. In order to meet the requirements, a mixed methodology is adopted culminating in a literature review, case study analysis, contractor and community interviews, concluding in the development of two specific questions for both per...

http://hdl.handle.net/10344/7157

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