ENHANCING VALUE ENGINEERING ADOPTION IN THE JORDANIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: AN ANALYSIS OF BARRIERS AND DRIVERS

Akram  Suleiman; Ibrahim Moh’d  Saraireh

doi:10.30572/2018/KJE/170219

Authors

Akram Suleiman Associate Prof., Jerash University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Amman, Jordan
Ibrahim Moh’d Saraireh Assistant Prof., Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Civil and Infrastructure Engineering Department, Amman, Jordan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30572/2018/KJE/170219

Keywords:

Barriers, Drivers, Construction, Value Engineering, Jordan

Abstract

The construction industry plays a crucial role in driving economic growth, particularly in developing nations. At the same time, there are many obstacles that are encountered within the construction industry including project budget over-runs, project delays and quality-related concerns. Although Value Engineering (VE) can provide numerous benefits to the construction industry, the use of VE within the construction industry of Jordan has been minimal thus far. This research aims to identify the barriers and drivers that influence VE adoption in Jordan. To achieve this goal, a survey was sent to construction professionals in different areas of construction. The findings indicate that there is a moderate level of awareness regarding VE among construction professionals and that the barriers to VE adoption can be subdivided into four categories: Stakeholder Issues; Training Issues; Client Issues; and Government Issues. The main barriers have been identified as: Lack of awareness of VE; a lack of supportive legislation; and a lack of incentive from government to the construction industry. However, Education regarding VE in higher education institutions, Economic conditions of the country, Demand from clients and financial incentives for participants have been identified as the most significant drivers of VE adoption. The research provides practical guidance for improving VE implementation by providing educational programs; developing VE policy; and providing stakeholder involvement in the process of VE implementation

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