Influence of project alliance in rail construction industry

IF 1 4区工程技术 Q4 ENGINEERING, CIVIL

Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Municipal Engineer Pub Date : 2021-08-12 DOI:10.1680/jmuen.20.00018

R. Seidu, B. Young, Kamau Lemaiyan Eddman, J. Ebohon, G. Ofori

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Abstract

Project alliancing (PA) as an interactive contracting mechanism is arguably an archetype of modern-day contracting. Well-designed PA emphasises the notion of shared goals and objectives, including detailed understanding and recognition of risks and reward while recognising specialist contribution by parties. However, PA has significant influence on organisational culture and cultural theory, hence reflecting the effect of culture on performance. This research study aims to determine the influence of PA on organisational culture and project performance, using the UK rail industry as a case study. A quantitative methodological approach was employed with quantitative data collection through questionnaires from 56 respondents (25 clients’ and 31 contractors’ all working in the rail industry), on a case study of an on-going alliancing project. The questionnaire results were analysed using the mode as the central tendency approach and focusing on the values that occurred most. The results from the research validated findings from the reviews while highlighting other fundamental factors underpinning the success/es of PA in project management. This study is beneficial in improving the fragmented nature of the construction industry while positioning team building and collaborative working in the core of construction project management.

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项目联盟对轨道建设行业的影响

项目联盟作为一种互动契约机制，可以说是现代契约的原型。设计良好的PA强调共同目标和目的的概念，包括对风险和回报的详细理解和认识，同时承认各方的专家贡献。然而，PA对组织文化和文化理论有显著的影响，从而反映了文化对绩效的影响。本研究旨在确定PA对组织文化和项目绩效的影响，以英国铁路行业为例进行研究。在一个正在进行的联盟项目的案例研究中，采用定量方法，通过对56名受访者(25名客户和31名承包商均在铁路行业工作)进行问卷调查，收集定量数据。采用模型作为集中趋势法对问卷结果进行分析，重点关注出现次数最多的值。研究结果验证了评审的结果，同时强调了支持PA在项目管理中成功的其他基本因素。本研究有利于改善建筑行业的碎片化，将团队建设和协同工作定位于建筑项目管理的核心。

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Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Municipal Engineer 工程技术-工程：土木

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