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A systems thinking approach for incremental reduction of non-physical waste
Omotayo, Temitope Olanipekun, A Obi, Lovelin Boateng, P
Omotayo, Temitope
Olanipekun, A
Obi, Lovelin
Boateng, P
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2020-07-02
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Purpose: Continual cost reduction of overhead costs of building projects can realign the concept of post-contract cost control towards value driven construction projects and stakeholders satisfaction. This study synthesized and analysed the viable continuous improvement measures critical for waste reduction during the execution phase of a building project. Design/Methodology/approach: A review of existing literature facilitated a list of continuous improvement measures. This literature review findings enabled a Likert scale questionnaire which was administered to two-hundred and fifty (250) small and medium scale construction companies (SMSCC) in Nigeria. Multiple linear regression statistical tests deduced the significant cost reduction measure from which a causal loop diagram was designed to indicate continuous improvement measures during the execution phase of a building project. Findings: Cogent construction activities associated with overhead costs were deduced from the statistical tests as being payment of suppliers and subcontractors; and purchase orders. An all-inclusive casual loop model for cost reduction through waste minimisation in construction projects as a viable oriented mechanism for meeting clients’ requirements was developed. Practical implications: The causal loop continuous improvement model recognised external and internal factors which are crucial for SMSCC to focus on for their organisational growth and performance enhancement. Originality or value: A focus on non-physical waste in construction organisations potentially addresses behavioural challenges for continuous improvement.
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Omotayo, T., Olanipekun, A., Obi, L. and Boateng, P. (2020) A systems thinking approach for incremental reduction of non-physical waste. Built Environment Project and Asset Management. 10 (4), pp. 509-528. DOI: 10.1108/BEPAM-10-2019-0100
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This is an accepted manuscript of an article published by Emerald in Built Environment Project and Asset Management on 02/07/2020. The published version can be accessed here: https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-10-2019-0100
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2044-124X