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How factors of collaboration affect delivery of construction projects with a high degree of reliance on building services; an action research and cross-case study analysis of Edinburgh primary schools (2022)
Thesis
Carrick, D. How factors of collaboration affect delivery of construction projects with a high degree of reliance on building services; an action research and cross-case study analysis of Edinburgh primary schools. (Thesis). University of Salford

The construction industry has often been criticised for lack of collaboration and the effect this has on delivering value to Clients. This research was undertaken from the viewpoint of a practicing Quantity Surveyor (Professional Doctorate) to inves... Read More about How factors of collaboration affect delivery of construction projects with a high degree of reliance on building services; an action research and cross-case study analysis of Edinburgh primary schools.

Recurrent problems in the construction process : an action research study of the design and construction quality of hospital en-suites (2010)
Thesis
Jeffrey, J. Recurrent problems in the construction process : an action research study of the design and construction quality of hospital en-suites. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Research was undertaken based upon the suspicion that there were recurrent problems with the design and construction of hospital en-suites. An investigation was planned to confirm whether or not this suspicion was true and that there were, in fact,... Read More about Recurrent problems in the construction process : an action research study of the design and construction quality of hospital en-suites.

A study of building procurement process as a potential tool to enhance safety practice in the construction industry (2008)
Thesis
Sulaiman, K. A study of building procurement process as a potential tool to enhance safety practice in the construction industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

Building procurement involves many different parties and resources. It is very common that requires project participants involved to work within budget, on time and according to quality prescribed as well as they must work safely. Sadly, safety asp... Read More about A study of building procurement process as a potential tool to enhance safety practice in the construction industry.

The effects of state's construction procurement policy implementation on the outcome of local construction projects : the Libyan case (2005)
Thesis
El-Hasia, A. The effects of state's construction procurement policy implementation on the outcome of local construction projects : the Libyan case. (Thesis). University of Salford

The successful execution of public construction projects and keeping them within estimated cost and prescribed schedules, quality and satisfying policy goals depend on a methodology that requires sound engineering and managerial judgment. This prob... Read More about The effects of state's construction procurement policy implementation on the outcome of local construction projects : the Libyan case.

Understanding social value creation in public construction projects using systems thinking
Thesis
Farag, F. (in press). Understanding social value creation in public construction projects using systems thinking. (Thesis). University of Salford

Interest in social issues increased in EU member states and the UK where this interest was shown via public policy documents and governmental initiatives to create social value as part of the procurement activities of construction projects. This enco... Read More about Understanding social value creation in public construction projects using systems thinking.