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<p>Applying the constructability concept in the construction industry has proven many benefits in different projects; however, this concept still lacks usage in Iraq. Therefore, it is important to encourage usage of the constructability concept in the construction industry in Iraq. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the factors that affect constructability in Iraq and then classify them according to their importance. A total of 37 factors were collected from an intensive literature review, and they were classified under the sub and main categories. A survey was undertaken in two sessions with open questionnaire and close questionnaire. The results were analysed and the mean, standard deviation and Cronbach’s Alpha were obtained. Also, the developed weight was calculated for each alternative factor. The goal of this paper is to define the main factors that have an effect on Iraqi’s constructability project in order to avoid issues in future Iraqi projects. The outcome showed that 34 factors had a major effect on increasing the constructability percentage in construction projects in Iraq. The top-ranking factors were structural frame types, high-strength concrete usage, adjacent infrastructures and adjacent site.</p>
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Applying the constructability concept in the construction industry has proven many benefits in different projects; however, this concept still lacks usage in Iraq. Therefore, it is important to encourage usage of the constructability concept in the construction industry in Iraq. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the factors that affect constructability in Iraq and then classify them according to their importance. A total of 37 factors were collected from an intensive literature review, and they were classified under the sub and main categories. A survey was undertaken in two sessions with open questionnaire and close questionnaire. The results were analysed and the mean, standard deviation and Cronbach’s Alpha were obtained. Also, the developed weight was calculated for each alternative factor. The goal of this paper is to define the main factors that have an effect on Iraqi’s constructability project in order to avoid issues in future Iraqi projects. The outcome showed that 34 factors had a major effect on increasing the constructability percentage in construction projects in Iraq. The top-ranking factors were structural frame types, high-strength concrete usage, adjacent infrastructures and adjacent site.

The factors that affect constructability in Iraq

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Applying the constructability concept in the construction industry has proven many benefits in different projects; however, this concept still lacks usage in...

The factors that affect constructability in Iraq

Article Category: Research Paper

Published Online: Mar 01, 2024

Page range: 27 - 37

Received: Oct 14, 2022

Accepted: May 23, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/otmcj-2024-0002

Keywords
constructability, effected factors, construction projects, constructability benefits, constructability definition, factors categories, Iraq

© 2024 Ola Abdulhussein Ahmed et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

The factors that affect constructability in Iraq

Article Category: Research Paper

Published Online: Mar 01, 2024

Page range: 27 - 37

Received: Oct 14, 2022

Accepted: May 23, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/otmcj-2024-0002

Keywordsconstructability, effected factors, construction projects, constructability benefits, constructability definition, factors categories, Iraq

© 2024 Ola Abdulhussein Ahmed et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
constructability, effected factors, construction projects, constructability benefits, constructability definition, factors categories, Iraq