Factors from Literature |
Selected Factors After Pilot Study |
1. Factors related to the design and preparation of tender documents |
Vision, goal |
Modified |
The project has a clear vision and goal |
Experience |
Modified |
Sufficient experience of the designer |
Communication |
Modified |
Communication between the designer and the producer during the design period |
Time |
Modified |
Sufficient time given for the designer to design and prepare project drawings |
Teamwork |
Merged |
Teamwork and the involvement of all parties in the design phase |
Change order |
Modified |
The avoidance of changes made during design period and attention to detail. |
Coordination |
Modified |
Coordination of all official parties (Qatari Committee, Ministry of public housing and Consultant...) |
Safety |
Merged |
The designer's awareness of security and safety precautions during the implementation and design phases to minimize risk |
Project record |
Modified |
The use of previous reports on similar projects |
Quality |
Modified |
An emphasis on quality during design |
The use of latest software and design codes |
Selected |
The use of latest software and design codes |
Training |
Merged |
Training courses provided for design staff to brief them on technical modernization and encourage increased awareness of building technologies |
Not relating exterior material selection to climatic conditions |
Modified |
Selecting of exterior finishing material not relating to climatic condition |
Not considering the local climatic condition |
Modified |
Ignore the effect of local weather conditions at the building site for the design of the external shapes |
Time |
Added |
The ability to accurately estimate the required time to complete the project |
Cost |
Modified |
The ability to determine project cost with high accuracy |
Client satisfaction |
Added |
Assurance that all parties are satisfied with the design |
Communication |
Modified |
Communication with local and international markets to understand the use of modern products and industries |
– |
Added |
Focus on the use of national and local products for rapid implementation |
2. Factors related to the owner |
Experience |
Modified |
Sufficient experience with the owner and his team |
Project bidding method |
Modified |
Reliance low price bidding |
Reputation, performance |
Merged |
Consider the criteria of reputation and pre- performance in addition to the degree of classification of the contractor among the criteria of submission |
Training |
Modified |
Training and the continuous technical progress of the owner's team |
Coordination |
Modified |
Ability to coordinate and enjoy the spirit of teamwork |
– |
Added |
Follow the designs up-to-date |
– |
Added |
The cost of the project is provided to the taxpayer and a regular payment mechanism is established |
Project contract mechanism |
Added |
The adoption of contracts suited to the nature of work |
3. Factors related to the contractor |
experience |
Modified |
Sufficient experience with the contractor |
Staff experience |
Modified |
The presence of highly qualified technical staff |
Financial issues |
Modified |
The availability of sufficient funding for the contractor to carry out business |
The contractor is aware of technical specifications |
Merged |
The contractor is aware of technical specifications required for business and their high-quality implementation |
Resolve conflict troubleshooting |
Modified |
The ability to resolve conflicts |
Client satisfaction |
Added |
The contractor cares about the satisfaction of all parties |
Training |
Modified |
Workshops and periodic training sessions are held for staff working in the company |
Time, time overrun |
Modified |
Commitment to implementing actions within the time required |
Clear vision |
Modified |
A clear vision and future plans to implement the business |
Coordination |
Merged |
Ability to control and coordinate on-site The good reputation and honesty of the contractor |
Capability, control of subcontractor |
Modified |
The incorporation of subcontractors of reputable and excellent quality |
Safety |
Modified |
The attention of the contractor's plans to security and safety during implementation |
Collection of tools and techniques |
Modified |
The contractor's availability of modern equipment |
|
Added |
The presence of contractor stores |
4. Factors related to the project |
Project size |
Merged |
Project size and business required |
– |
Added |
Project Location (packed or serviced) |
Project type |
Modified |
Project Nature (Traditionnel -Récursives-Unique) |
Cost |
Modified |
The cost of the project |
5. External factors |
legal environment |
Modified |
The existence of binding laws in the town where the work is to be carried out |
Project scope |
Added |
Awareness of the importance and purpose of the project |
Collection of tools and techniques |
Modified |
The abundance of modern technological equipment |
environmental factors |
Modified |
The consideration of various environmental, social and cultural factors |
– |
Added |
Decreasing the project's susceptibility to instances of instability |
Fluctuations |
Merged |
Awareness of the economic fluctuations and declines of the country |
– |
Added |
Availability of water networks, electricity and sewage near the site |
Material shortage |
Modified |
The owner's ability to coordinate the entry of external materials for the contractor |
Closure of crossings |
Modified |
Continued opening of crossing points |
– |
Added |
Non-monopolization of materials. |
– |
Added |
Bank policies adopted within the country |
– |
Added |
Ease of importing and coordination of materials |
– |
Added |
Ease of obtaining financial dues from donors |
Fluctuation |
Modified |
Clear expectations of currencies and materials |
– |
Added |
Procedures and factors of decision-making within the Qatari committee |
– |
Added |
The unification of the bidding price for all contractors |
– |
Added |
Requirement of significant administrative expenses |
– |
Added |
Communication with governmental institutions and knowledge of the conditions and requirements |