A Framework for Improvement of Contractor Selection Procedures on Major Construction Project in Libya.
Thesis
Elsayah, O. S. (2016)
A Framework for Improvement of Contractor Selection Procedures on Major Construction Project in Libya. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/453191
The construction sector constitutes one of the most important sectors in the economy of any country. Contractor selection is a critical decision that is undertaken by client o...
Developing a performance measurement framework for municipal construction projects in Saudi Arabia
Thesis
Alsulamy, S. Developing a performance measurement framework for municipal construction projects in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/8802
Performance measurement has the main aim of helping organizations to realize how decision-making processes can be harnessed to improve success rate in past activities and how ...
Flexible working in Scottish local authority property: Developing a combined resource management strategy
Journal Article
Khamkanya, T., & Sloan, B. (2008)
Flexible working in Scottish local authority property: Developing a combined resource management strategy. International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 12(3), 183-202. https://doi.org/10.3846/1648-715x.2008.12.183-202
As indicated in Government reports and previous research, the traditional office environment of both central and local governments has been occupied with high occupancy cost. ...
Development of multi-criteria decision analysis models for bidding and contractor selection
Thesis
Abu-Shabeen, N. N. Development of multi-criteria decision analysis models for bidding and contractor selection. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3746
Estimating and bidding a job is one of those essential processes at the heart of a contractor's business. Risk and uncertainty are major considerations in bidding decisions fo...
Procurement of construction projects in local government
Journal Article
Wamuziri, S., & Seywright, A. (2005)
Procurement of construction projects in local government. Proceedings of the ICE - Municipal Engineer, 158(2), 145-152. https://doi.org/10.1680/muen.2005.158.2.145
This paper provides an evaluation of changes in procurement of capital projects in local government in recent years. These changes have been driven partly by changes in legisl...
The impact of mergers and acquisitions on shareholder wealth in the UK construction industry
Journal Article
Delaney, F. T., & Wamuziri, S. C. (2004)
The impact of mergers and acquisitions on shareholder wealth in the UK construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(1), 65-73. https://doi.org/10.1108/09699980410512674
One of the primary motives behind any strategic corporate decision is to maximise shareholder value. Strategic decisions for UK construction firms are made with the objective ...
The challenge of designing a computer network system: A snapshot of UK construction SMEs.
Journal Article
Wong, A. & Sloan, B. (2003)
The challenge of designing a computer network system: A snapshot of UK construction SMEs. International Journal of Strategic Property Management. 7, 107-118. ISSN 1648-715X
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been widely used in the UK construction industry for the last two decades. A prolific development in ICT with a wide range o...
Effectiveness of mergers and acquisitions and corporate financial performance in construction
Thesis
Delaney, F. T. Effectiveness of mergers and acquisitions and corporate financial performance in construction. (Thesis)
Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2750
In practice, construction firms are in business to achieve profitability. Construction companies operate in a highly competitive business environment characterised by low
prof...
Strategic construction mechatronics valuation: A real option-pricing approach.
Journal Article
Taylor, M. D., & Wamuziri, S. (2002)
Strategic construction mechatronics valuation: A real option-pricing approach. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 7, 75-90
This paper presents the application of real option-pricing theory to the appraisal of advanced construction technology (ACT) investment opportunities. Discounted cash flow app...
Development of risk analysis models for decision-making in project management.
Thesis
Guo, Q. L. Development of risk analysis models for decision-making in project management. (Thesis)
Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2745
Risks and uncertainties are inherent in construction projects and if neglected these risks often lead to project cost and time overruns. Traditional methods of forecasting ris...