Research Article

A Prioritization Model of Strategies for Small and Medium Firms in Less-Developed Countries: A Tanzania Case

Table 5

Selected strategies for construction core process (SCP) considered in this study.

S/NStrategic core process

SCP1Employ a competent design expert
SCP2Integrate design team with related department
SCP3Abide to design standard and specification
SCP4Allocate a balanced design resource
SCP5Develop a design process management protocol
SCP6Adopt constructability concept to avoid reworks
SCP7Adherence to procurement ethics and code of conduct
SCP8Information, communication, and record management
SCP9Contract, risk, and dispute management
SCP10Ascertain to proper resource (finance, schedule, material, and equipment) management
SCP11Adopt an electronic-tendering system to reduce a bidding cycle time
SCP12Select a competent, experienced, and accessible contractors
SCP13Categorize works to identify appropriate contract type, negotiation, and management
SCP14Provide enough information on contact conditions
SCP15Review the conflicting procurement policy and regulations
SCP16Adoption of modern construction technique
SCP17Healthy, safety, and welfare management
SCP18Quality assurance (standard, specification, or codes)
SCP19Reduce waste and adopt a sustainable construction
SCP20Recognize and motivate the design expert
SCP21Gather a complete design requirement for client and stakeholders

Note: SCP = strategic core process representing design, procurement, and construction management; source: researchers.