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Item Enhancing Knowledge Management in the Construction Industry: Exploring the Impact of Semantic Web Technologies(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2025) Kone, V.; Mahesh, G.; Ingle, P.V.This research paper investigates the practical applications of Semantic Web technologies within the construction industry, specifically focusing on their role in knowledge management. The methodology employed for this research entails a systematic literature review, wherein relevant studies pertaining to Semantic Web technologies in the construction industry are gathered and meticulously analyzed. The study’s findings provide valuable insights into the benefits, challenges, and opportunities associated with the implementation of Semantic Web technologies for knowledge management purposes. The research reveals that Semantic Web technologies play a vital role in facilitating enhanced knowledge discovery, integration, and retrieval within construction projects. By establishing interoperability and integrating diverse data sources, these technologies effectively break down data silos and enable a comprehensive view of project information. Moreover, the study demonstrates that Semantic Web technologies support efficient collaboration, improve decision-making processes, and enable advanced analytics and predictive capabilities within construction projects. The significance of this research paper lies in its contribution to the understanding of Semantic Web technologies and their potential to revolutionize knowledge management practices within the construction industry. In conclusion, this research paper highlights the transformative impact of Semantic Web technologies on knowledge management in construction, establishing a robust foundation for future research and practical implementation in this dynamic industry. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2025.Item Comparative Study on the Personnel Performance Appraisal Systems Between Construction and Information Technology Industries(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2025) Kowshik, C.N.; Mahesh, G.; Ingle, P.V.; Patil, S.V.; Patil, R.B.Personnel Performance Appraisal (PPA) involves systematically evaluating the employee’s performance in the workplace. The purpose of PPA is to identify an individual’s strengths and weaknesses, which impact the overall performance of the organization. The construction sector is commonly perceived as an unorganized industry. This paper compares the PPA systems of a Construction Organization (CO) and information technology (service-based) organization and explores potential solutions for continuous improvement. The study utilizes case studies and incorporates semi-structured interviews with Information Technology (IT) professionals and construction professionals. Documented reviews and semi-structured interviews are meticulously documented, recorded, and transcribed. The gathered data are recapitulated and depicted based on recurring topics. Given that both construction and IT organizations operate within a project-based culture, the disparities, and similarities between their respective PPA practices are identified. It becomes apparent that employees in the IT organization possess a clear understanding of the PPA process and its relevance, whereas this cognizance appears to be deficient within the CO. Notwithstanding the implementation of PPA in the CO, this comparative analysis indicates that there is potential for enhancement. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2025.Item Assigning weights for modified project Quarter Back Rating based construction project performance model(International Journal of Mathematical, Engineering and Management Sciences, 2019) Ingle, P.V.; Mahesh, G.The Indian construction industry is facing challenges due to performance shortfalls. The construction projects are highly complex, distinctive, fragmented and do not have of well-established performance assessment models to evaluate their project success. Assessing overall project success is not possible to measure by single factor. To address this limitation, the Modified Project Quarter Back Rating (PQR) model was developed for the Indian construction industry. Modified PQR model's output is a project score based on performance areas affecting project success and outcome. The model integrates ten performance areas that have identified through literature review. Performance areas included in the model are; (i) Cost (ii) Schedule (iii) Stakeholder satisfaction (iv) Safety (v) Quality (vi) Finance (vii) Environment (viii) Communication and collaboration (ix) Customer relation and (x) Productivity. These performance areas are measured through different performance metrics; i.e. performance metrics scores are aggregated to compute performance area scores. The model gives a single score that will help in comparing overall performance for different projects. This paper attempted to highlight the importance of performance metrics in modified Project Quarter Back Rating (PQR) based construction project performance assessment model for the Indian construction industry. The validity of the model needs assigning appropriate weights to the performance metrics as the weightage determines the relevance. Appropriate weights were determined using two round Delphi survey with 12 experts. Findings reveal that two performance metrics; return business from customer relation and OSHA recordable from safety have high weights. This modified PQR model will help key participants of the industry to compare the performance of various projects and to monitor performance areas that impact project performance rating. © International Journal of Mathematical, Engineering and Management Sciences.Item Identifying the performance areas affecting the project performance for Indian construction projects(Emerald Group Holdings Ltd., 2021) Ingle, P.V.; Mahesh, G.; Deepak, D.Purpose: The construction industry is facing challenges because of performance shortfalls. Construction projects are highly complex, distinctive, fragmented and do not have well-established performance assessment models to evaluate their project success. The purpose of this paper is to assess the direction through determination of performance areas that would affect project performance in Indian construction projects. Design/methodology/approach: A survey instrument was developed to gather data on the perception of industry professionals on these identified areas. Purposive sampling method was used to select respondents for the survey. These performance areas are ranked using relative importance index to ascertain a level of importance among the group. Factor analysis (FA) was conducted to identify the significant performance areas project performance. Further to identify the most influence performance areas on Indian construction projects, multiple regression analysis was carried out. Findings: Findings indicated 28 significant performance areas. This shows the low level of adoption of good construction management practices in Indian construction projects. FA resulted in the areas being grouped to nine broad significant performance areas with 59.49% of the total variance, namely, quality, schedule, environment and stakeholder satisfactions, cost, productivity, safety, communication management, customer relations and finance. Multiple regression analysis revealed two pivotal factors “customer relations” and “schedule” that significantly influence project performance in Indian construction industry. Originality/value: The outcome of the study will guide project stakeholders, who desire to improve project performance on construction projects, to prioritize their efforts. It also highlights performance areas of project management which required more focussed research in the context of Indian construction projects. The findings can be extended to the developing countries. © 2020, Emerald Publishing Limited.Item Construction project performance areas for Indian construction projects(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2022) Ingle, P.V.; Mahesh, G.Project management team always aims for successful outcome of construction projects. Time, cost and quality are performance areas which most of the researchers have acknowledged. However, there are other performance areas which are important in modern project management. The aim of the paper is to determine performance areas affecting the Indian construction industry. A comprehensive literature review was deployed to finalize a list of performance areas that affect project performance. A survey instrument was developed to gather data on the perception of industry professionals on the identified areas. The data collected was analysed using principal component analysis (PCA) and structural equation modelling (SEM). The results revealed 10 performance areas for project performance namely, customer relation, safety, schedule, cost, quality, productivity, finance, communication and collaboration, environment and stakeholder satisfaction. The validity of all performance areas was established by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) using partial least square test–structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). The results of this paper can serve as guidelines in the field of construction management towards improving project performance. © 2020 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.Item Developing a project performance assessment model for benchmarking the project success of Indian construction projects(Emerald Publishing, 2024) Ingle, P.V.; Gangadhar, M.; Deepak, M.D.Purpose: In recent times, there has been a lot of research focused on performance measurement (PM) in project-based sectors. However, there are very few studies that were reported on the significance of PM in the construction sector. Keeping track of an organization in achieving organizations goals and objectives seems an important way. One of the major challenges faced by the industry is unavailable of an appropriate PM system for assessing organizational performance. Most of the PM approaches consider the traditional project triangle assessment of project success. Based on the limitations identified in existing PM models, the purpose of this paper is to develop a comprehensive PM model, i.e. Modified Project Quarter Back Rating (MPQR) applicable for construction projects. Design/methodology/approach: A detailed list of performance areas as a method for PM is analyzed in the construction industry context. Also, industry-specific professionals conducted semi-structured interviews to assess whether these performance areas are sufficient to measure and understand the PM systems. Findings: The research finding focuses on developing the MPQR model that considers both financial and non-financial areas for performance assessment to provide a holistic assessment of project performance. Practical implications: MPQR model provides an opportunity to set the benchmark for overall performance for construction organizations. Originality/value: The findings of the study are expected to provide guidelines to construction professionals for implementing the performance model that will improve performance in the construction industry. © 2023, Emerald Publishing Limited.Item Exploring performance areas and developing performance assessment model for a construction projects in India(Emerald Publishing, 2024) Ingle, P.V.; Mahesh, G.Purpose: The success of construction projects can be indicated by measuring their performance. For effective project performance (PP), the successful execution of a construction projects is very important. A systematic review of the literature on performance areas and performance assessment models was undertaken. The purpose of this paper is to develop a mathematical formulation for construction PP areas to suit the Indian context by modifying the current project quarterback rating (PQR) model. Design/methodology/approach: Based on the literature, the PQR model has not been validated for suitability in the Indian context. To validate the PQR model and modify the same for the Indian context, a survey instrument was used to collect data on performance areas and a multivariate data analysis technique was carried out to develop a modified model. Delphi technique was used to assign the weights for each performance metric in performance areas. Findings: This study concluded the importance of three additional performance areas, namely, productivity, stakeholder satisfaction and environment for assessing PP for Indian construction projects. It also identified the interrelationship between the performance areas and the PP. Practical implications: The developed modified PQR model (MPQR) will guide the concerned stakeholders to take corrective actions for improving the performance of construction projects. Originality/value: The MPQR proposed in this paper covers ten areas and is a comprehensive single score that can be used to benchmark and compare performance over different projects to achieve continuous improvement. © 2022, Emerald Publishing Limited.Item Enhancing SMCs’ competitiveness through improving material supply chain management practice(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2025) Bekele, A.; Mahesh, G.; Ingle, P.V.Construction material shortages have emerged as a critical issue in developing nations, resulting in increased project costs and delays. This situation strains the construction industry’s (CI) ability to meet growing demands and remain competitive in the global market. Small and medium contractors (SMCs), who heavily rely on the availability and accessibility of construction materials, are disproportionately affected by this challenge, making it a matter of utmost concern. This study aims to identify the challenges faced, develop management mechanisms to enhance the supply chain management (SCM) of construction materials in the Ethiopian CI and provide a comprehensive improvement framework. The study employed semi-structured interviews to collect the perceptions of key industry stakeholders. Thematic analysis was utilized to facilitate a holistic understanding of the participants’ viewpoints. The findings reveal major challenges such as inadequate supply chains, poor communication and coordination, and lack of standardization and certification practices. Furthermore, the importance of collaboration among diverse stakeholders, research and development, and the adoption of standardization and certification practices was highlighted. The proposed framework underscores the roles of stakeholders and offers valuable insights by delineating areas for improving SCM within the CI. © 2024 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.