Key audit matters disclosure: do they reveal construction firm’s risk of financial distress? Evidence from Ethiopia
The construction industry plays a pivotal role in any economy, driving infrastructure development and economic growth. As construction firms navigate through complex projects, managing financial risks becomes paramount for sustainability.…
Professional knowledge infusion and service performance within outbound consultant-supplier interfaces in Tanzania’s construction industry: can networking and stakeholder support play cards?
The construction industry in Tanzania has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by infrastructure development and urbanization. In this dynamic environment, outbound consultant-supplier interfaces play a crucial role in…
ANN model predicting quality performance for building construction projects in Rwanda
The construction industry plays a pivotal role in the economic development of any country, and Rwanda is no exception. With a growing emphasis on infrastructure development, ensuring the quality performance…
Enhancing cost estimation performance through effective organizational control: the moderating role of project complexity in construction projects
Cost estimation plays a crucial role in the success of construction projects. Accurate and reliable cost estimates are essential for project planning, budgeting, and decision-making. However, the construction industry is…
Enhanced planning and scheduling in building construction projects: an innovative approach to overcome scheduling challenges
In the dynamic and complex landscape of building construction projects, effective planning and scheduling are crucial components for success. The industry has long grappled with scheduling challenges such as delays,…
Coopetition capability of international joint ventures for high-speed railway projects
The global high-speed rail (HSR) market is growing rapidly. International joint ventures of HSR projects are also increasing. Although previous studies have claimed that HSR IJVs are a combination of…
Using extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) machine learning to predict construction cost overruns
Cost overruns, a major cause of project failure in construction, are attracting increasing attention from construction stakeholders. Cost overrun model development is a useful tool to identify the factors that…
Challenges and opportunities in the Real Estate Act, 2016, India: a focus on judicial appellate and redevelopment projects
The lack of transparency in the Indian construction industry has put homeowners at risk. The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (REA) was enacted in order to increase transparency and…
Investigating the determinants of construction project complexity impacting project success: an India perspective
In the Indian construction industry, cost and time overruns are major issues. Project complexity has been cited as a cause of the volatile cost and schedule performance of projects that…
Determinants of the integrity climate of public organizations – a procurement perspective
Public procurement is a vital part of a country’s economic system. It is also vulnerable to corruption. While public procurement is a multi-level process involving multiple organizational levels and evaluating…