2 publications

• Published Subscription 9 Nov 2024

  Impact of External Contextual Factors on Construction Project Performance

  By Vertika Bajaj, Virendra Kumar Paul

  Abstract: The construction industry is inherently complex, influenced by a myriad of external contextualized factors that impact project performance. Based on a thorough analysis provided in the paper, this abstract offers a thorough summary of these factors. The study categorizes external contextualized factors into four main dimensions: cost, time, scope, and dominant area of influence. Factors, such as “Availability of workforce/material/equipment,” “Land Acquisition,” “Government Policy Changes,” and “Legal disputes between Project …

  Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 28–47 Read article →

• Published Subscription 24 Apr 2024

  Determinants of Prefabricated Volumetric Modular Construction implementation and upscaling in India

  By Agnes Lalawmpuii, Virendra Kumar Paul

  Abstract: One cutting-edge technique aimed at reducing the negative impacts of construction—including material waste, energy use, and environmental issues—is prefabricated volumetric modular building. It also seeks to shorten building durations and improve overall quality. The Indian building sector still uses relatively little volumetric modular construction, despite the fact that it is widely used in many developing nations because of its various advantages. However, preliminary findings also showed that there are several …

  Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 38–48 Read article →