Appendix A: Interview Package Course

Appendix A: Interview Package Cover Letter

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing this letter requesting your support for my dissertation as a partial fulfilment of the award of Master of Science in Project Management degree at University of Liverpool.

Construction industry has been always considered as an uncertain and changeful industry. It is obvious that operating in this dynamic environment is affecting projects performance, and leading to time and cost overruns. In the last 15 years Abu Dhabi has witnessed great shift and improvement in the infrastructure development. This research will be concentrating on the construction industry in Abu Dhabi. The research will study the factors that influence time and cost overruns in Abu Dhabi and the strategic

From your experience in construction industry, what are the most inhabitant factors that might lead to time and cost overruns in construction projects?

2. The below table shows the results from five similar studies about time and cost overruns. The below mentioned factors are considered as the most effective factors that influence time and cost overruns. What is your point of view about these findings?

Author Zaneldin (2006) Motaleb and kishk (2010) Hoai, Lee and Lee (2008) Koushki, Al-Rashid & Kartam (2005), kaming, et al. (1997)

Country of Study UAE UAE Vietnam Kuwait Indonesia

Factors that Influence Time & Cost Overruns Change or variation orders Change orders Poor site management and supervision Change Orders Design Changes Delay caused by owner Lack of capability of client representative Poor project management assistance Contractor Lack of Experience Inflation in Material Cost & inaccurate material estimate Oral change orders by owner Slow decision making by client Financial difficulties of owner Financial Constriants Poor Labour Productivity Delay in payments by owner Lack of experience of client in construction Financial difficulties of contractor Owners Lack of Experience Lack of Proper

Various control strategies and procedures have been implemented to control time and cost overruns in construction projects. From your point of view, what are the most useful strategies that can control cost and time in construction projects?

2. The below table reflects some researchers recommended strategies that can control time and cost performance in construction projects. Do you agree with these findings and why?

Author Zaneldin (2006) Assaf & El Hejji (2005) Faridi & El Sayegh (2005)

Country of Study UAE KSA UAE

Recommendations to Control Time & Cost Overruns Allow enough time to establish proper deign. Minimize the amount of change orders A proper and strict submittal and communication planshould be implemented Establish quality control techniques and mechanisim Maintain steady and stable financial program from both the client and contractor Owners should make sure that a quality control method will be part of the contract. Implement constructability during the project stages Implement proper quality control management plan that control the project planning and scheduling Involve and implement construction management professionals &