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Author: Vaz-Serra, Paulo × End date: 2022 × Start date: 2020 × Type: Journal Article ×

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    Understanding the Key Master of Construction Project Management Graduate Competencies Required to Meet Industry Needs in Australia
    Vaz-Serra, P ; Mitcheltree, H (Taylor & Francis (Routledge), 2021-07-03)
    Within Australia, the construction industry is one of the largest contributors to the Australian national economy. Yet despite the economic significance of the sector, and the need for graduates of Master’s level programmes entering the construction industry to have the skill sets and competencies required to meet industry requirements, there has been little research to date that examines the graduate competencies required to meet construction industry needs. This article examines the preliminary results from a structured survey aimed at identifying important Master of Construction Project Management graduate competencies from the perspective of key personnel in recruitment and senior managerial roles within the construction industry. From the data, it was found that within the construction industry, greater significance is placed on interpersonal skills, and competencies defined as traditionally fitting within core technical knowledge, than on business and research skills, knowledge of environmental waste management systems, and sustainability and life cycle analysis. The results highlight a need for further research examining why the industry values certain skill sets over others, and whether the skills and competencies valued when hiring graduates of Master of Construction Project Management programmes varies depending on the scale of the company and the organization’s construction sector focus.
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    Comparative analysis of outcomes under PPP and traditional modes of delivery: A study of schools in Melbourne
    Dharmapuri Tirumala, R ; Dangol, N ; Tiwari, P ; Vaz-Serra, P (Taylor & Francis, 2021-11-02)
    Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangements are perceived as compelling alternatives to traditional infrastructure development to raise finances and improve efficiency. However, with the substantial improvement in the provision of services through traditionally developed infrastructure, the benefits of PPP implementation need to be continually evaluated. This research investigates three categories of outcomes (educational, stakeholder satisfaction, and general outcomes) for schools in Melbourne implemented under PPP arrangement to those implemented under a traditional procurement method. Data Envelopment Analysis is used to assess the efficiency of these outcomes, based on the consumption of teaching, financial and physical resources. The results indicate that there is no substantial difference between the performance of both arrangements. While the schools implemented under the PPP arrangement have provided better education outcomes, the traditional schools perform better in stakeholder satisfaction and general outcomes. The results indicate that the policymakers need to evaluate infrastructure based PPP arrangements more closely and align with the desired outcomes.
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    Design for manufacturing and assembly for sustainable, quick and cost-effective prefabricated construction - a review
    Wasim, M ; Vaz Serra, P ; Ngo, TD (TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, 2022-01-01)
    Recently, researchers have reported that by the amalgamation of concepts of design for manufacturing and assembly (DfMA), construction practices and technologies can be further improved. As DfMA is based on the principles of optimization of materials and coordination. The optimization and coordination achieved through DfMA at the early design stage can significantly contribute best practices, reduce time and delays and improve safety, and thereby enhance the overall productivity of the prefabricated construction project. However, the literature on DfMA is limited in prefabricated construction. This paper presents an updated and comprehensive review of DfMA approaches and their applications in manufacturing and prefabrication. The review is based on the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines with a slight modification. Scopus database was used to obtain relevant articles from the literature, and three search attempts were taken to ensure that the identified publications thoroughly cover the focus of this review. Prefabrication and manufacturing processes are compared and discussed with examples. The findings of this paper show practical analogies between prefabrication and manufacturing. Finally, the review is concluded with recommendations for future works and the potential opportunities for the application of DfMA in construction.