Insurable and non-insurable risks in complex project deals: case of the Ghanaian construction industry
Autor: | David J. Edwards, Frank Ato Ghansah, De-Graft Owusu-Manu, Amos Darko, Richard Ohene Asiedu |
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Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Actuarial science
business.industry media_common.quotation_subject 05 social sciences 0211 other engineering and technologies General Engineering Developing country 02 engineering and technology Building and Construction Schedule (project management) Payment Test (assessment) 021105 building & construction 0502 economics and business Damages business Productivity 050203 business & management Risk management Insurable risk media_common |
Zdroj: | Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology. 18:1971-1995 |
ISSN: | 1726-0531 |
DOI: | 10.1108/jedt-10-2019-0265 |
Popis: | PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate the insurable risks that impacted the operations on complex construction projects in developing countries using Ghana as a case study.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, structured questionnaires were used to collect relevant information from the top management of construction and insurance firms in Ghana, comprising 50 industry professionals. The study adopted theχ2and independent samples’ttest to interpret the responses from participants.FindingsThe study revealed the major risks that severely impacted the operations on complex construction projects, including strikes and labour disputes, long waiting time for approval of test samples, damages to property during construction, delay in payment to contractor for work done, poor construction method, pressure to deliver project on an accelerated schedule, labour shortage, permits delayed or take longer than expected, inaccurate materials estimating, change in weather pattern, low productivity of subcontractors and inadequate contractor experience.Practical implicationsThe study is expected to contribute to increase in the awareness of the insurable risks and policies that project participants are exposed to, which will serve as a decision-making tool for contract formation.Originality/valueThis study assists in managing construction and insurance firms to note the major risk in managing a complex construction project. In addition to knowing the major risks identified, the study investigates the insurable risk by managing both construction and insurance firms. |
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