Variation claims in a high-rise building project | |
| Author | Krisana Juanwanpen |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.CM-12-02 |
| Subject(s) | Construction projects--Management---Thailand Construction industry--Thailand Claims--Thailand Tall buildings--Thailand |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the re quirement for the degree of Master of Engineering in Construction Engineering and Infrastructure Management, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. CM-12-02 |
| Abstract | This paper presents a study made on causes, effects and controls of variation orders in highrise building project in Thailand. To achieve the study objective, the researcher carried a literature review of the subject previous research studies and books written on the subject of variation orders. In light of the literature study the researcher developed a survey case study. The big challenge for Thai Construction industry is to advance the management styles to cope up with challenges faced in a project. Procedures in managing contract and variation orders are viewed to know the effectiveness and liability ensuing steps observed. Disruptions in cash flow and program when mitigated and handled correctly may create confidence in handling changes that transpire in any project. However, knowledge and skill in managing this challenging changes and observing effective procedures may eventually create a norm in Project Management system in the industry where tradition of strong relationship among Owner and Contract still prevails. Literature relative to the research area was extensively reviewed. The data gathering approaches included an exploratory study on costs of variation orders on high-rise building project, interviews with three managers and seven engineers in construction site, and the audit of site instructions with regard to waste and their value-addends and self-administered questionnaires. A purposive sampling method was followed to identify participants into the study. The study also concluded that responses from contractors and consultants agree about the causes, effects and controls of variation orders and recommended to include the owner in future studies to verify the reasons behind changes made by the owners |
| Year | 2012 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. CM-12-02 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Construction Engineering and Infrastructure Management (CM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Chotchai Charoenngam; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Hadikusumo, Bonaventura H. W;Wasan Teerajetaku; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Royal Thai Government Fellowship; |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2012 |