Client Causes of Variation in Construction Projects Paper
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Client Causes of Variation in Construction Projects in UnitedArab EmiratesByStudent ID number: Dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of MSc. Construction ManagementFaculty of Engineering & ITDissertation Supervisor:Dr MariamJuly-2017
Declaration Release FromStudent NameHessa Ali Student ID201562250ProgrammeMSc. Construction ManagementDateJul 2017Title:Client causes of variation in construction projects in United Arab EmiratesI hereby warrant that the content of this dissertation is the direct result of my own work andthat any use made in it of published or unpublished copyright material falls within the limitspermitted by international copyright conventions. I understand that one copy of my dissertation will be deposited in the University Library forpermanent retention. I hereby agree that the material mentioned above for which I am author and copyright holdermay be copied and distributed by The University in Dubai for the purposes of research,private study or education and that The University in Dubai may recover from purchasers thecosts incurred in such copying and distribution, where appropriate. I understand that The University in Dubai may make that copy available in digital format ifappropriate. I understand that I may apply to the University to retain the right to withhold or to restrictaccess to my dissertation for a period which shall not normally exceed four calendar yearsfrom the congregation at which the degree is conferred, the length of the period to bespecified in the application, together with the precise reasons for making that application.
1AbstractThe current research paper was to set to understand client causes of variation in the construction projects in United Arab Emirates. The past literatures were studied and a brief primary research was conducted. The study led to the finding of eleven independent variables that are more likely to impact the dependent variable, project variation. As the goal of the project was to identify the client causes of variation, therefore, all the eleven causes are deeply related to the client in some way or the other. The study led to the understanding that involvement of the client with the project, either more than required or lesser, leads to the project variation. The research paper reviewed previous studies that were associated with the topic to identify the causes. In addition, a primary research was conducted to understand the gravity of the causes. The study led to the understanding that the key variation causes that are faced by the stakeholders are size and the complexity of the project, lack of planning and communication, different opinions among clients and other stakeholders, unsatisfied client, and others. Keywords:Project Variation, Cross Tabulation, Client CausesPage 1 Student ID #: 201562250
2AcknowledgementI appreciate the continuous support from Dr. Marim who is my supervisor in this dissertation. Also, I would like to say thank you to her and all facility members in University in Dubai during my study who were helpful and cooperated.Moreover, I would like to thank the people in my work who support me and were flexible to me during this period.I would not reach this point to write these words without above supports and help. Thank you to you all!Page 2 Student ID #: 201562250
3DedicationPage 3 Student ID #: 201562250
4Table of ContentsAbstract......................................................................................................................................1Acknowledgement......................................................................................................................2Dedication..................................................................................................................................3Table of Contents.......................................................................................................................4Chapter 1: Introductory Chapter................................................................................................71.1Introduction......................................................................................................................71.2Background: The United Arab Emirates..........................................................................71.3 Research Background.......................................................................................................81.4 Research Problem...........................................................................................................101.5 Research Aim.................................................................................................................111.6 Research Objectives.......................................................................................................111.7 Research Scope..............................................................................................................121.8 Research Questions........................................................................................................131.9 Dissertation Overview....................................................................................................141.10 Summary......................................................................................................................15Chapter 2: Literature Review...................................................................................................162.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................162.1.1 Understanding Project Variation.............................................................................162.1.2 Project Variation Types...........................................................................................172.2 Causes of Project Variation............................................................................................172.2.1 Project Activity Change and Variation...................................................................172.2.2 Client’s Finance and Variation................................................................................182.2.3 Consultants’ Actions and Variations.......................................................................192.2.4 Project Planning and Variation...............................................................................192.2.5 Project Contractor and Variation............................................................................202.2.6 Stakeholder Intention and Variation.......................................................................21Page 4 Student ID #: 201562250
52.2.7 Project Complexity and Variation...........................................................................222.2.8 Project Size and Variation.......................................................................................232.2.9 Employee Inclusion and Variation..........................................................................232.2.10 Method of Client Approval and Variation............................................................242.2.11 Methods for Procurement and Variation...............................................................242.2.12 Client Satisfaction and Project Variation..............................................................252.3 Variation Impact.............................................................................................................262.3.1 Variation Impacting Final Output...........................................................................272.3.2 Project Variation Impacting Employee Safety........................................................282.4 Conceptual Framework..................................................................................................28Chapter 3: Research Methodology...........................................................................................313.1 Primary and Secondary Research...................................................................................313.2 Research Design.............................................................................................................313.3 Saunder’s Research Onion.............................................................................................323.3.1 Philosophical Stances..............................................................................................323.3.2 Approaches..............................................................................................................333.3.3 Strategies.................................................................................................................343.3.4 Choices....................................................................................................................353.3.5 Time Horizons.........................................................................................................363.3.6 Techniques and Procedures.....................................................................................363.4 Pilot Study......................................................................................................................383.5 Ethical and Moral Considerations..................................................................................38Chapter 4: Results....................................................................................................................40Chapter 5: Research Discussion and Analysis.........................................................................47Chapter 6: Recommendation and Conclusion..........................................................................496.1 Recommendations..........................................................................................................496.2 Conclusions....................................................................................................................49References................................................................................................................................53Appendix..................................................................................................................................57Page 5 Student ID #: 201562250
6Research Questionnaire........................................................................................................57Table of Figures Figure 1: Research Paper Design (Libguides.usc.edu, 2017)..................................................14Figure 2: Framework................................................................................................................29Figure 3: Research Onion (Saunders et al, 2009)....................................................................32Figure 4: Role Played...............................................................................................................41Figure 5: Witnessed Variation.................................................................................................41Figure 6: Project size and variation..........................................................................................42Figure 7: Lack of Finance........................................................................................................43Figure 8: Clients Intention.......................................................................................................45Figure 9: Project Complexity...................................................................................................46Table of TablesTable 1: Identified Causes from Literature Review.................................................................30Table 2: Questionnaire Pilot Test.............................................................................................38Table 3: Chisquare...................................................................................................................42Table 4: Chisquare...................................................................................................................44Table 5: Chisquare...................................................................................................................45Table 6: Chisquare...................................................................................................................46Page 6 Student ID #: 201562250
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