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Contractors’ perspectives of risk management implementation in Malaysian construction industry

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dc.contributor.author Ayob A.
dc.contributor.author Kitt L.C.
dc.contributor.author Munaaim M.A.C.
dc.contributor.author Zaki M.F.M.
dc.contributor.author Ahmad A.G.
dc.date.accessioned 2025-01-13T14:03:06Z
dc.date.available 2025-01-13T14:03:06Z
dc.date.issued 2018-01-01
dc.description.abstract The construction industry, similar to other industries, is subject to risk and uncertainty because of the nature of its operating environment, which may affect overall performance toward achieving desired goals. This research identifies the contractors’ perspectives in regards to the key risk factors, their associated causes, current risk management implementation, and mitigative measures in large construction companies in the northern states of Malaysia. Data were obtained via interview and structured questionnaire surveys conducted on 100 G6 and G7 companies in Perlis, Kedah, and Pulau Pinang. Of 70% valid responses, the top five risks factors considered are “Delayed progress payment by client,” “Changing contract terms and clauses,” “Delay in solving contractual issues,” “Errors and omissions in design drawings, inadequate drawings and technical specifications, and uncoordinated design disciplines,” and “Poor geological and geotechnical site conditions.” “Lack of communication” between all parties is the main factor causing risk. “Effective risk management implementation” to increase the competitiveness of the company was not selected as the current exercise, and local construction industry players considered “Ensure effective site management and good contractor supervision” as the mitigative measure in response to risk. These findings indicate that the Malaysian contractors' perspectives remain at the early stages of risk management and lacks standardization.
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dc.identifier.uri https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14170/13246
dc.relation.funding Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
dc.relation.grantno RAGS 9018-00078
dc.relation.ispartof Malaysian Construction Research Journal
dc.relation.ispartofseries Malaysian Construction Research Journal
dc.relation.issn 19853807
dc.subject Construction company | Key risk factors | Mitigative measures | Risk management
dc.title Contractors’ perspectives of risk management implementation in Malaysian construction industry
dc.type Journal
dspace.entity.type Publication
oaire.citation.endPage 28
oaire.citation.issue 3
oaire.citation.startPage 17
oaire.citation.volume 26
oairecerif.affiliation.orgunit Universiti Malaysia Perlis
oairecerif.affiliation.orgunit Universiti Malaysia Perlis
oairecerif.affiliation.orgunit Universiti Malaysia Perlis
oairecerif.affiliation.orgunit Universiti Malaysia Perlis
oairecerif.affiliation.orgunit Universiti Malaysia Perlis
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