A value-based network analysis for stakeholder engagement through prefabricated construction life cycle: evidence from China
Over the past decade, prefabricated construction has increasingly gained popularity in addressing environmental concerns while meeting the high construction demand, particularly in developing countries. Accordingly, the concept of stakeholder engagement increasingly garnered attention as it is high...
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Over the past decade, prefabricated construction has increasingly gained popularity in addressing environmental concerns while meeting the high construction demand, particularly in developing countries. Accordingly, the concept of stakeholder engagement increasingly garnered attention as it is highly relevant for understanding and explaining the relationships among various stakeholders, like contractors, suppliers, and producers, especially within the fragmented context of prefabrication. To further the field, this study aims to provide a comprehensive qualitative and quantitative analysis for stakeholder engagement in the realm of prefabricated construction via a value-based network. This value-based network analysis is utilized to model multiple relationships between stakeholders as value exchanges, thus enabling to engage them though management with a focus. Specifically, A total of 110 values were identified and analyzed among 12 stakeholders throughout the whole lifecycle via an extensive literature review, interviews, and questionnaires directed at prefabrication practitioners in China. This data collection process garnered 194 valid responses with a 64.7% response rate. The findings show that enhancing stakeholder engagement requires improvements in both the abilities and experiences of developers, and in the collaborative relationships among key stakeholders. These improvements can be achieved by prioritizing the engagement of prefabrication consultants and encouraging the government to issue policies that support developers, producers, and consultants in fostering collaboration. This in-depth network analysis offers practical insights for decision-makers in the management of core stakeholders and value-based relationships, thereby improving stakeholder engagement. Additionally, it expands the current body of knowledge on stakeholder engagement by incorporating the value-based network analysis into the exploration of its stakeholders and relationships.
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| spelling | doaj.art-4939a56990974b6ab41795bc47fbfcf72024-01-24T16:23:33ZengVilnius Gediminas Technical UniversityJournal of Civil Engineering and Management1392-37301822-36052024-01-0130110.3846/jcem.2024.20726A value-based network analysis for stakeholder engagement through prefabricated construction life cycle: evidence from ChinaPei Dang0Linna Geng1Zhanwen Niu2Melissa Chan3Wei Yang4Shang Gao5 School of Economics and Management, Tianjin Chengjian University, No. 26, Jinjing Road, Xiqing District, Tianjin 300384, ChinaSchool of Engineering, Design & Built Environment, Western Sydney University, Parramatta, 2150, Sydney, AustraliaCollege of Management and Economics, Tianjin University, No. 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, ChinaCollege of Sport, Health and Engineering, Victoria University, Victoria 3001, Melbourne, Australia; Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities (ISILC), Victoria University, Victoria 3001, Melbourne, AustraliaFaculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Melbourne, AustraliaFaculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Melbourne, Australia Over the past decade, prefabricated construction has increasingly gained popularity in addressing environmental concerns while meeting the high construction demand, particularly in developing countries. Accordingly, the concept of stakeholder engagement increasingly garnered attention as it is highly relevant for understanding and explaining the relationships among various stakeholders, like contractors, suppliers, and producers, especially within the fragmented context of prefabrication. To further the field, this study aims to provide a comprehensive qualitative and quantitative analysis for stakeholder engagement in the realm of prefabricated construction via a value-based network. This value-based network analysis is utilized to model multiple relationships between stakeholders as value exchanges, thus enabling to engage them though management with a focus. Specifically, A total of 110 values were identified and analyzed among 12 stakeholders throughout the whole lifecycle via an extensive literature review, interviews, and questionnaires directed at prefabrication practitioners in China. This data collection process garnered 194 valid responses with a 64.7% response rate. The findings show that enhancing stakeholder engagement requires improvements in both the abilities and experiences of developers, and in the collaborative relationships among key stakeholders. These improvements can be achieved by prioritizing the engagement of prefabrication consultants and encouraging the government to issue policies that support developers, producers, and consultants in fostering collaboration. This in-depth network analysis offers practical insights for decision-makers in the management of core stakeholders and value-based relationships, thereby improving stakeholder engagement. Additionally, it expands the current body of knowledge on stakeholder engagement by incorporating the value-based network analysis into the exploration of its stakeholders and relationships. https://journals.vilniustech.lt/index.php/JCEM/article/view/20726prefabricationstakeholder engagementvalueslife cycle |
| spellingShingle | Pei Dang Linna Geng Zhanwen Niu Melissa Chan Wei Yang Shang Gao A value-based network analysis for stakeholder engagement through prefabricated construction life cycle: evidence from China Journal of Civil Engineering and Management prefabrication stakeholder engagement values life cycle |
| title | A value-based network analysis for stakeholder engagement through prefabricated construction life cycle: evidence from China |
| title_full | A value-based network analysis for stakeholder engagement through prefabricated construction life cycle: evidence from China |
| title_fullStr | A value-based network analysis for stakeholder engagement through prefabricated construction life cycle: evidence from China |
| title_full_unstemmed | A value-based network analysis for stakeholder engagement through prefabricated construction life cycle: evidence from China |
| title_short | A value-based network analysis for stakeholder engagement through prefabricated construction life cycle: evidence from China |
| title_sort | value based network analysis for stakeholder engagement through prefabricated construction life cycle evidence from china |
| topic | prefabrication stakeholder engagement values life cycle |
| url | https://journals.vilniustech.lt/index.php/JCEM/article/view/20726 |
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