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Construction projects and the environment in Palestine
No full textContinuing the series of papers on construction in Palestine, one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the author concentrates on the need for harmonized development to sustain the environment. An analysis of the Gaza seaport project demonstrates the need to educate professionals working within the construction industry on environmental issues, in particular the steps needed in carrying out the environmental impact assessment of any construction project. The author believes that further studies to increase knowledge are needed. Poursuivant sa série d'articles sur les activités du bâtiment en Palestine, l'une des régions les plus peuplées au monde, l'auteur se penche ici sur la nécessite d'un aménagement harmonisée soucieux de l'environnement et s'inscrivant dans la durée. Suite à une analyse du projet de port: maritime à Gaza, il apparaît clairement que les professionnels du secteur de
A monitoring and controlling system in managing infrastructure projects: Project planning, monitoring and controlling in the typical socio‐economic background of Gaza Strip …
No full textThis paper aims at providing an overview of the monitoring and controlling process, followed by analysing the monitoring and control systems in infrastructure projects in Gaza Strip. The author concludes that it is highly recommended that international management consulting firms should consider transfering know‐how to Palestinian engineers to ensure that future monitoring and control systems can be effective
Materials control and waste on building sites: Data in the study was obtained from 86 housing projects on several locations in the Gaza Strip
No full textThe author argues that although waste occurs from many causes, it is sometimes beyond the influence of the building firm and that material control starts at design stage, as the final design should allow for the effective handling and convenient manoeuvering of materials and components of preferred sizes during construction
ضغط العمل على المهنيين في المشروعات الانشائية في قطاع غزة
No full textStress problems are intense in Gaza Strip in general and specially in the construction industry. Construction is a competitive, ever-changing, and challenging industry. Therefore, the majority of construction professionals suffer from stress. This study aims to explore the stressors, stress levels, performance, and coping behaviors relationship among construction professionals including project managers, architects, field and office engineers, designers, and other professionals within the contractor organizations in Gaza Strip. This can be obtained by achieving the following objectives. First, identifying and ranking the key stress factors (stressors). Second, assessing the stress levels encountered. Third, determining the impact of stress on working performance. Finally, identifying and ranking the prevailing coping strategies applied to overcome these stresses. To fulfill these objectives, research was carried in three stages: literature review, questionnaire survey and personal interviews. A total number of 183 questionnaires have been completed. Personal interviews with 12 interviewees have been made to obtain more in-depth and valuable information. Quantitative data analysis methods, including factor analysis, reliability test, and Pearson correlation analyses were applied by SPSS 20. Based on the results, personal stressor (personality-home-work conflict), task stressors (work overload), organizational stressors (poor organizational structure, poor organizational policies, treatment, and rewards, and lack of autonomy), coping behavior (plan-full problem solving, positive reappraisal, social support seeking, accepting of responsibility, escapism, denial, and emotional discharge) and impact on performance (task performance, personal performance and organizational performance) were identified. An inclusive stressors-stresses-performances framework was further developed. Pearson correlation analysis showed that there were significant correlation between most of the stressors and each of objective stress level, subjective stress level, and coping behavior strategies. There was a significant relationship between stressors and stress (subjective and objective) but there was no significant relationship between stressors and coping behavior strategies. Finally, recommendations were made for construction organizations and individuals respectively in order to alleviate the high stress levels of construction professionals in Gaza Strip. This aims to manage the stress and optimize the performance
Construction safety issues in Gaza Strip
No full textSafety is considered a critical problem in developed and developing countries. The author examines the causes of accidents on building sites and the safety procedures used by local contractors in Gaza Strip. A wide range of recommendations are necessary if hazards are to be eliminated and accidents reduced. Recommendations include a suitable training programme, supervisory methods for product quality and working conditions on site, improved working conditions, a safety regulatory framework including a safety institution, standards, and penalties. La sécurité est considérée comme un problème critique dans les pays industrialisés et dans les pays en développement. L'auteur examine les causes des accidents sur les chantiers de construction dans la Bande de Gaza ainsi que les procédures de sécurité appliquées par les entreprises locales. Pour éliminer les dangers et réduire le nombre d
Training assessment of Palestinian contractors
No full textThe construction industry is the instrument through which urbanization is undertaken. As it is generally recognized as the major locomotive, the construction industry sets the tone for the national economy. In recent months, the construction activities have increased considerably and several major housing and infrastructure projects are now under way both in the West Bank and Gaza. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate a training programme, which is conducted in the Gaza Strip for Palestinian contractors. The primary purpose of the programme was to improve management and increase productivity of existing small scale construction enterprises in Palestine. An assessment of Improve Your Construction Business (IYCB) is made. The qualitative research of interviewing was used in this study. This has been conducted by reviewing project documents, reports, publications and interviewing all the project\u27s stakeholders, at the institutional level as well as the level of the intended direct and indirect beneficiaries. The paper concludes with a set of findings and recommendations in order to supply the necessary feedback and information needed to assess and possibly revise policies, strategies, objectives, institutional arrangements and resource
عوامل النجاح التي تؤثر على مشاريع الانشاءات العامة و علاقتها بالاداء
No full textPurpose: Construction industry is characterized by complexity nature; being challenged by high cost pressure, and increasing competition. The aim of this research was to investigate the success factors that affecting public construction projects and their relation to key performance indicators in Palestine. This has been achieved throw three main objectives which were 1) identifying and evaluating the key performance indicators (KPIs) of public construction projects, 2) investigating the critical success factors CSFs affecting the public construction projects and 3) evaluating the relationship between KPIs and CSFs in the public construction projects. Design/methodology/approach: Intensive literature review was done and a quantitative survey was designed and used in the research. Two main steps were used to reach the final amendment of the questionnaire: (1) Experts consultation by presenting the questionnaire to 6 experts in construction projects from Palestine to evaluate questionnaire clarity, comprehensivness and readability. (2) Pilot study was conducted by distributing 20 copies of the questionnaire to respondents from the target group which include engineering professionals (civil or architectural engineers who works as project managers, field supervisors and designers) and analyzing them for testing statistical validity and reliability. Three hundred and eighty four copies of the questionnaire were distributed and two hundred and seventy four copies were received from the respondents with a response rate = 71.35%. To draw meaningful results, the collected data have been analyzed by using the quantitative data analysis techniques (which include Relative important index RII, Factor analysis, Pearson correlation analysis, and others) through the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) IBM version 22. Findings: From literature review and pilot study 13 KPIs were determined in this study. Factor analysis was used to reduce and group the 13 KPIs. As a result of factoring 11 KPIs were remaining and grouped into three groups namely: 1) project quality and environment impact, 2) satisfaction and reputation of project parties and 3) overall cost and time. Descriptive statistics used to rank the 13 KPI and results revealed that the top three most important KPIs were 1) project conformity to quality and technical specifications standards, 2) actual project costs compared with planned budget and 3) actual project duration compared with planned duration. Also results indicated that Palestinian construction projects suffer from cost and time overrun and the quantity and costs of variation orders are high. Also from literature review and pilot study 81 CSFs were obtained. They were classified according to project life cycle into four phases. By using factor analysis the number were reduced to 52 CSFs and grouped into 14 component. Results also showed that all 81 CSFs were important since the least RII was above 75.51%. The top five most important CSFs from the respondents view were 1) project feasibility and priority for the society, 2) coordinating with related formal parties such as (municipalities, electricity companies, ministries,… etc.), 3) document the preparation meetings in details, 4) project manager commitment to meet cost quality and time of project and 5) the client follows project implementation regularly. Also results showed that there were significant relationship between CSFs and KPIs which means that project KPIs affected by CSFs. Theoretical and practical implications of the research: The research unravels about an important concept and paves the path for future research in this particular area. It is concerned with construction professionals working in governmental and non-governmental organizations and consultant firms. The questionnaire survey did not include all collected factors from literature review, since it was generalized that adopted to Palestine. Recommendations were made for clients, consultants and contractors respectively in order to optimize the their construction projects success. It is hoped that the obtained KPIs and CSFs in this study can be applied and examines practically in construction projects. Originality/ value: This research will add to the current body of knowledge about KPIs and CSFs all over the world. Rarely studies have examined the relationship between KPIs and CSFs according to projects life cycle. This research is considered as one of these limited studies which link between KPIs and CSFs according to projects life cycle. It is the first study that contributes significantly to consider KPIs and CSFs in Palestine. This study can provide a documentation of reference for the researcher who interested in the field of the study
Risk Management in Construction Projects from Contractors and Owners' Perspectives
Full text linkConstruction is a risky industry and there is no other industry that requires proper application of business practices much as construction industry. The main objective of this research is to gain understanding of 44 risk factors that could be in front of building projects in Gaza Strip. The study aims also to investigate the effectiveness of risk preventive and mitigative methods. Moreover, the usage of risk analysis techniques is addressed. The objectives of this research have been achieved through a comparative study of closed-ended questionnaires with interviews and a case study in Gaza Strip. The results of analyzing the 40 questionnaires that were directed to contractor respondents concluded that the most important risk factors are: financial failure of the contractor, working at hot (dangerous) areas, closure, defective design and delayed payments on contract. On the other hand, owner respondents concluded that the most important risk factors are: awarding the design to unqualified designer, defective design, occurrence of accidents, difficulty to access the site, and inaccurate quantities. The results show that there are many risk factors contractors and owners could not allocate them on the party that should bear these factors’ consequences. The study findings show that the contractors and the owners suffer from lack of innovative methods to prevent or mitigate risks. Contractors and owners – according to results – do not utilize risk analysis techniques but depend widely on direct judgment in estimating time and cost. The results of this study recommended that there is an essential need for more standardization and effective forms of contract, which address issues of clarity, fairness, roles and responsibilities, allocation of risks, dispute resolution and payment. Both owners and contractors are called for identification of possible risk factors that could be faced and to allocate them contractually. There is a need to keep a computerized historical data of finished projects to help in rights reservation and to be an information source for future comparison. A standard form of contracts which address issues of clarity, fairness, roles and responsibilities, allocation of risks, dispute resolution and payment should be adopted for all the projects in Gaza Strip instead of the consequential disorder that was a result of applying different types of contracts. More effort should be made to properly apply risk management in the construction industry
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