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Author: Duffield, Colin × End date: 2009 × Start date: 2004 × Type: Journal Article ×

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    Developing a matrix to explore the relationship between partnering and total quality management in construction
    TANG, W ; Duffield, C ; YOUNG, D (Harbin Gongye Daxue/Harbin Institute of Technology, 2004-08-01)
    The findings of a theoretical analysis of an integrated approach for the use of Partnering and TQM are presented. A matrix approach is used to explore the extent to which Partnering may improve TQM implementation in construction. The matrix is based on 3 indexes, namely: the Degree of Partnering, the Degree of TQM and the Project Success Index and which enables the relationship between Partnering and TQM to be analyzed quantitatively. It also assists in understanding the trends of Partnering and TQM and their relationship to project performance. The results of a case study using this matrix are also presented. It is concluded that the integrated use of Partnering can facilitate improvements, and in the way TQM is implemented in construction.
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    Partnering mechanism in construction: An empirical study on the Chinese construction industry
    Tang, WZ ; Duffield, CF ; Young, DM (American Society of Civil Engineers, 2006-03-01)
    Partnering and its principles have increasingly been introduced to the construction industry to improve the efficiency of project delivery. However, little research outlines the mechanism behind its application. This paper presents the findings of a study that was conducted to develop and test a partnering model that reveals the relationships between the critical success factors (CSFs) of partnering and demonstrates their importance to construction. With support of data collected from the Chinese construction industry, this study has revealed strong correlations among partnering CSFs, risk management, total quality management (TQM), use of incentives, and project performance. It is concluded that project success is the outcome of the interaction between a variety of techniques, and that partnering, associated with incentives, is a basicmanagement method through which risk management and TQM can be strongly improved.
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    Risk analysis of private power projects in Vietnam
    Vu, HA ; Duffield, C (Asian Construction Management Association, 2006)