A systems approach to strategic infrastructure delivery (2016)
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Potts, M., McDermott, P., & Stephenson, A. (2016). A systems approach to strategic infrastructure delivery. Proceedings of the ICE - Management, Procurement and Law, 169(3), 95-105. https://doi.org/10.1680/jmapl.15.00026

This paper discusses a systems approach to the strategic delivery of infrastructure in the regulated UK water sector as part of a participatory-focused research project. Part of an ongoing PhD programme, this paper highlights the value of a strategic... Read More about A systems approach to strategic infrastructure delivery.

The role of contracting strategies in social value implementation (2016)
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Awuzie, B., & McDermott, P. (2016). The role of contracting strategies in social value implementation. Proceedings of the ICE - Management, Procurement and Law, 169(3), 106-114. https://doi.org/10.1680/jmapl.15.00024

There has been an increasing demand for social value (SV) implementation to assume a cardinal position in the infrastructure delivery efforts of infrastructure client organisations (ICOs). However, whereas successful implementation has been recorded... Read More about The role of contracting strategies in social value implementation.

Corporate social responsibility in construction industry: a comparative study between UK and Turkey (2016)
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Ulutaş, D., Giritli, H., & McDermott, P. (2016). Corporate social responsibility in construction industry: a comparative study between UK and Turkey. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 6(2), 218-231. https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-08-2014-0039

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has evolved to an important agenda for many industries and its scope has been widened from the responsible business to strategic decisions. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the concept of CSR from the pe... Read More about Corporate social responsibility in construction industry: a comparative study between UK and Turkey.

Engendering change within a water infrastructure client organization : a participatory action research approach (2015)
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Potts, M., Awuzie, B., McDermott, P., & Stephenson, A. (2015). Engendering change within a water infrastructure client organization : a participatory action research approach. Journal of engineering, project, and production management, 5(2), 71-81

Continuing demands by stakeholders for improved service delivery has caused Infrastructure Client Organisations (ICO) in the UK to embark upon organisational restructuring. It is expected that such restructuring would enhance cost-effectiveness and q... Read More about Engendering change within a water infrastructure client organization : a participatory action research approach.

A conceptual model for evaluating infrastructure-based temporary multi-organisations (2015)
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Awuzie, B., & McDermott, P. (2015). A conceptual model for evaluating infrastructure-based temporary multi-organisations. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 5(1), 103-120. https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-10-2013-0052

The absence of an effective model for conceptualising and evaluating the interorganisational relationships within infrastructure delivery systems has been blamed for the seeming inability of implementation analysts to discover the causes of implement... Read More about A conceptual model for evaluating infrastructure-based temporary multi-organisations.

The place of the Real Estate Management (REM) profession in the emerging infrastructure-based public-private partnerships in Africa (2014)
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Awuzie, B., McDermott, P., & Akujuru, V. (2014). The place of the Real Estate Management (REM) profession in the emerging infrastructure-based public-private partnerships in Africa. Journal of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, 39(1), 7-17

Understanding complexity within energy infrastructure delivery systems in developing countries : adopting a viable systems approach (2013)
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Awuzie, B., & McDermott, P. (2013). Understanding complexity within energy infrastructure delivery systems in developing countries : adopting a viable systems approach. Journal of construction project management and innovation, 3(1), 543-559

Infrastructure delivery systems involve high complexity. This stems from numerous factors: a diverse range of skilled professionals, diverse cultural affiliations, incomplete contracts and complex contractual relationships among stakeholders, governm... Read More about Understanding complexity within energy infrastructure delivery systems in developing countries : adopting a viable systems approach.

Barriers to women in the UK construction industry (2010)
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Worrall, L., Harris, K., Stewart, R., Thomas, A., & McDermott, P. (2010). Barriers to women in the UK construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 17(3), 268-281. https://doi.org/10.1108/09699981011038060

Purpose – This paper aims to identify the main barriers that lead to the under-representation of women in the UK construction industry. The study, funded by ConstructionSkills, seeks to explore the issues that women face and investigate the potential... Read More about Barriers to women in the UK construction industry.

The myth behind integration in the UK construction industry (2010)
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Oyegoke, A., McDermott, P., & Dickinson, M. (2010). The myth behind integration in the UK construction industry. International Journal of Procurement Management, 3(3), 247 -264. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPM.2010.033444

The overall aim of this study is to ascertain the structure of the UK construction industry, especially the level and form of integration in the UK construction industry. This study utilises theoretical analysis of the concepts and measures of fragme... Read More about The myth behind integration in the UK construction industry.

Skill competency development strategies by a contractor (2009)
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Oyegoke, A., McDermott, P., Aouad, G., & Cleary, M. (2009). Skill competency development strategies by a contractor. Proceedings of the ICE - Management, Procurement and Law, 162(3), 121-130. https://doi.org/10.1680/mpal.2009.162.3.121

Construction skills are one of the vital aspects of construction work which is growing in importance due to skill gaps and skill shortages during different economic cycles. The aim of this study was to investigate competence development strategies by... Read More about Skill competency development strategies by a contractor.

Achieving sustainability in construction through the specialist task organisation procurement approach (2009)
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Oyegoke, A., McDermott, P., & Abbott, C. (2009). Achieving sustainability in construction through the specialist task organisation procurement approach. International Journal of Value Chain Management, 2(3), 288-313. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPM.2009.024812

The issue of sustainability continues to grow in importance because of its relationship with overall Quality of Life (QOL) in terms of economic, social and environmental well-being. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the use of Specialist Task O... Read More about Achieving sustainability in construction through the specialist task organisation procurement approach.

Construction project procurement routes: an in-depth critique (2009)
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Oyegoke, A., Dickinson, M., Khalfan, M., McDermott, P., & Rowlinson, S. (2009). Construction project procurement routes: an in-depth critique. International Journal of Managing Projects in Business, 2(3), 338-354. https://doi.org/10.1108/17538370910971018

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine different categories of building project procurement routes based on organisational, contractual, financial and technical issues. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on review of liter... Read More about Construction project procurement routes: an in-depth critique.

Relationship between key performance variables in prevalent procurement routes in Finland (2009)
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Oyegoke, A., Khalifan, M., McDermott, P., & Dickinson, M. (2009). Relationship between key performance variables in prevalent procurement routes in Finland. International Journal of Construction Project Management, 1(1), 15-24

The integration of suppliers and manufacturers within construction supply chains through innovative procurement strategies (2008)
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Khalfan, M., McDermott, P., Li, X., Arif, M., & Kashyap, M. (2008). The integration of suppliers and manufacturers within construction supply chains through innovative procurement strategies. International Journal of Value Chain Management, 2(3), 358-370. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJVCM.2008.019518

Recent innovative procurement initiatives are challenging traditional ways of procuring construction projects. These initiatives are intended to empower clients to exercise more control over the supply chain and generate more cooperation among projec... Read More about The integration of suppliers and manufacturers within construction supply chains through innovative procurement strategies.

Organisational cultures: Progression and retention barriers to women in the UK construction industry (2008)
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Worrall, L., Harris, K., Thomas, A., Stewart, R., Jessop, S., McDermott, P., & Platten, A. (2008). Organisational cultures: Progression and retention barriers to women in the UK construction industry

The UK construction industry employs over two million people and is the country 19s top employer. However, at present the UK is facing a massive shortfall of available skilled workers and this shortage is predicted to continue for the foreseeable fut... Read More about Organisational cultures: Progression and retention barriers to women in the UK construction industry.

Managing risk and uncertainty in an agile construction environment: application of agile building specialist model (2008)
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Oyegoke, A., Khalfan, M., McDermott, P., & Dickinson, M. (2008). Managing risk and uncertainty in an agile construction environment: application of agile building specialist model. International Journal of Agile Systems and Management, 3(3/4), 248-262. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJASM.2008.021212

The study focuses on managing risk and uncertainty in construction project due to the owner dissatisfaction in project outcome and dynamism within agile construction environment. The aim of the paper is to examine the agility gap created by risk and... Read More about Managing risk and uncertainty in an agile construction environment: application of agile building specialist model.

Impact of innovative procurement on agility within the construction industry (2007)
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Khalfan, M., Oyegoke, A., Mcdermott, P., & Dickinson, M. (2007). Impact of innovative procurement on agility within the construction industry. International Journal of Agile Systems and Management, 2(4), 393-405. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJASM.2007.015839

The overall aim of the study is to examine the problems associated with the prevalent procurement routes, subsequent changes in supply chain management and introduction of alternative procurement routes which are innovative and agile in their nature.... Read More about Impact of innovative procurement on agility within the construction industry.

The application of social network analysis to identify trust-based networks in construction (2007)
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Swan, W., Khalfan, M., & McDermott, P. (2007). The application of social network analysis to identify trust-based networks in construction. International Journal of Networking and Virtual Organisations, 4(4), 369-382. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJNVO.2007.015720

The role of trust has been identified as a central influencer on the performance of project teams in both research and policy contexts, to an extent that it is almost taken for granted. However, actually identifying where trust exists and how it impa... Read More about The application of social network analysis to identify trust-based networks in construction.

Interventions to manage trust in construction projects (2006)
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Swan, W., Khalfan, M., McDermott, P., & Kyng, E. (2006). Interventions to manage trust in construction projects

Trust is described as an elusive concept, difficult to describe, understand, and therefore manage. The Trust in Construction project undertook five exploratory case studies in order to understand how trust is formed and the impact this has on project... Read More about Interventions to manage trust in construction projects.

Achieving supply chain integration within construction industry (2006)
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McDermott, P., & Khalfan, M. (2006). Achieving supply chain integration within construction industry. Australasian Journal of Construction Economics and Building, 6(2), 44-54

The main driver behind the adoption of supply chain management (SCM) philosophy into the constructin industry was the successes within other industry sectors. SCM can be defined as network of different organisations, linked upstream and downsteam in... Read More about Achieving supply chain integration within construction industry.