The environmental protection through utilising sustainable material in construction industry by Teo, Tze Meng

“…It can be achieved by execution of sustainable construction which can reduce environmental impact of a building over its entire lifetime while optimize economic viability and the comfort and safety of occupants. …”
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The major problems between main contractors and subcontractors in construction projects in Egypt by Dalia A. Kshaf, Mohamed A. Mohamed, Karim M. El-Dash

“…Subcontractors carry out a large part of the work done in construction projects. Thus, selecting the right subcontractor basically contributes to the project’s success. …”
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Profiling of valid available grounds to claim extension of time in construction industry by Lam, Tian Sui

“…In Malaysian Standard Forms of Contract PAM 2006, the lists of relevant events are provided to allow the construction parties to claim for extension of time. …”
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Causes of delay in the global construction industry: a meta analytical review by Sanni-Anibire, M. O., Mohamad Zin, R., Olatunji, S. O.

“…Consequently, this study presents an overall review of studies on the causes of construction delays and executes a meta-data analysis utilizing Relative Importance Index (RII) values from some influential studies in the last 15 years. 36 common delay causes investigated globally were identified, and the effect summaries derived from the meta-analysis showed that the top five causes include: “contractor’s financial difficulties”, “delay in approval of completed work”, “slow delivery of materials”, “poor site organization and coordination between various parties”, and “poor planning of resources and duration estimation/scheduling”.…”

Improvement of relationship between main contractor and subcontractor for successful construction project implementation by Lagiman, Syahidah

“…The success of the construction project depends on the subcontractors because they are the party that execute the technical and the operation of the works. …”
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Enhancing building information modelling implementation in delay management in Malaysian construction industry by Gunasekgerin, Hemaambigey

“…The finding also highlights the various challenges faced by different construction parties in implementing BIM. Besides, alternatives were identified as strategies to enhance BIM implementation. …”
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Blockchain and Smart Contracts: A Solution for Payment Issues in Construction Supply Chains by Samudaya Nanayakkara, Srinath Perera, Sepani Senaratne, Geeganage Thilini Weerasuriya, Herath Mudiyanselage Nelanga Dilum Bandara

“…A smart contract is a self-executing script that codifies a set of rules or agreements between multiple parties and runs across the blockchain network. …”
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Building Information Modelling (BIM) execution plan framework : a case study of pre-approved plan (PAP) design modelling project in the Public Work Department (PWD) of Malaysia by Ahmad Ridzuan, Abu Bakar

“…BIM is a new method in construction projects to enhance project delivery systems. …”
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Ambiguities in standard form of contract by Jamil Khair, Nur Amni

“…Looking at this, a contract should be clearly drafted and understandable, therefore can mitigate a dispute by having a sense of party liability. A clear and understandable contract is vital during project execution because there will be a lot of matter arise in regards of each of party obligation. …”
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Contribution of collaborative project performance to corporate performance in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) companies by Syarifudin, Ichsan, Wibisono, Dermawan

“…Main purpose of this study is to explore relationships between collaborative supply chain to project performance measures and the contribution of these measures to corporate performance measures in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) industry. Collaborative supply chain is useful due to the fact that EPC projects require multidiscipline capabilities, but it is also challenging because of the short term contractual relationships among parties in the collaboration. …”
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Issues relating to contract administrator's instruction by Khiyon, Noor Azeyah

“…Contract Administrator is an employer’s agent who is engaged primarily to ensure that the works are executed effectively and economically but he is not a party to a construction contract and has no authority to instruct contractor. …”
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Success factors for bumiputra contractors in Malaysia : Johor state by Rahmat, Noor Idirah

“…Several parties which include client, consultant, contractor, supplier and local authorities are involved in ensuring the success of a construction project. …”
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Construction performance guarantee : performance bond / Awang Ihsan Awang Yunus and Khairul Anuar Maarof by Awang Yunus, Awang Ihsan, Maarof, Khairul Anuar

“…Performance bond is three party agreement between the employer, contractor and a third party (usually a bank or insurance company), who agrees to pay sum of money to the employer, the event of default by the contractor in the construction contract. …”
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Government policy as a key moderator to contractors’ risk attitudes among Malaysian construction companies by Taofeeq, D. M., Adeleke, A. Q., Lee, Chia Kuang

“…Purpose: The main parties in construction projects are the engineers, clients, architects, contractors, material suppliers, and consultants such as the project managers. …”
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Assessment of Cost Influences in Rail Projects from Contractor's Perspectives by Mohamad Zahierruden Ismail, Zuhaili Mohamad Ramly, Zafira Nadia Maaz, Farah Nadiah Abdul Rahim

“…Each of the five groups is associated with different parties in construction projects. A notable causative direction was observed in the relationship between the cost influences. …”
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MEKANISME PENYELESAIAN SENGKETA KONSTRUKSI MENURUT UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 2 TAHUN 2017 TENTANG JASA KONSTRUKSI by Mas Agus Priyambodo

“…This condition also opens up opportunities for greater disputes. Disputes in construction work contracts or construction disputes are events that  sometimes arise and cannot be avoided in the execution of the contract. …”
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Standard Agreement 2010 : memorandum of agreement for the appointment of an architect / by 6682 Royal Institute of British Architects

Construction of the new central building of Syowa Station, Antarctica (2) Production and transportation of building elements and building work at Syowa Station by Toshio Hannuki, Masashi Sano, Zenkichi Hirayama

“…Large building elements and a new joint system of wooden elements were used in the construction. When construction work extends over two or more summer seasons, an appropriate system for giving information to the next construction party is needed because the construction workers of the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition are changed every year.…”
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Integrating exploratory factor analysis and fuzzy AHP models for assessing the factors affecting the performance of building construction projects: The case of Ethiopia by Girmay Getawa Ayalew, Genet Melkamu Ayalew, Meseret Getnet Meharie

“…AbstractProject performance is a critical issue for the construction industry. The construction industry is complex in its nature because it contains a large number of parties involved in the planning, execution, and monitoring of all types of civil works. …”
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Managing contruction disputes by Motsa, Caleb Dumisa

“…Disputes is inevitable in construction projects which predominantly arise from complexity and magnitude of works, multiple prime contracting parties, poorly prepared and/ or executed contract documents, inadequate planning, financial issues and communication problems. …”
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