Conceptual Maturity Model for Strong Owner Capability Development in the Construction Industry

Ali Chaabi, Nikolaos Anevlavis and Christian Thuesen ()
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Ali Chaabi: Technical University of Denmark
Nikolaos Anevlavis: Technical University of Denmark
Christian Thuesen: Technical University of Denmark

Chapter Chapter 22 in SDGs in Construction Economics and Organization, 2023, pp 313-325 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Today, there is a known crisis in the construction industryConstruction industries worldwide where major projects and programs are experiencing substantial cost increases and long overruns. This is mainly due to the lack of skills and experience needed to set up successful projects or programs. This research study investigates how construction is being delivered and how owners’ organizations can take up the leading role in shaping the construction industryConstruction industries. It builds on the concept of the strong ownerStrong owners organization concept, defined as an owner organization able to drive more effective and efficient project execution by having and developing capabilities within three dimensions: strategic, commercial, and governance capabilities. The study extends the three-dimensional capability map based on recent literature and interviews with industry practitioners including capabilities, critical success factors, industry challenges, and best practices. This forms the foundation for a conceptual maturity modelMaturity models that aims to help owner organizations within the construction industryConstruction industries assess their maturity level, to support them in performing better project planningProject planning and execution. Furthermore, the strong ownerStrong owners concepts and the maturity modelMaturity models will aid organizations in their sustainable transformational journey toward SDGs #9 Industry, InnovationInnovations, and Infrastructure, #11 Sustainable Cities and Communities, and #12 Responsible Consumption and Production, by connecting people, organizations, data, and technology.

Keywords: Strong owner; Maturity model; Maturity assessment; Capability mapping; Sustainable development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-25498-7_22

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