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Title | Major causes of problems between contractors and subcontractors in the Gaza Strip |
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Purpose – Subcontractors play a significant role in the Palestinian construction industry as about 90 per cent of the work is performed by subcontractors. The main objective of this paper is to identify and analyse the major problems which exist between the contractors and subcontractors in the construction industry in the Gaza Strip. Design/methodology/approach – A questionnaire was designed to elicit contractors' and subcontractors' viewpoints regarding the most important causes of problems that affect the relationship between them. A total of 53 problems were identified based on a literature review, a pilot study was considered in this study and was listed under five groups. A total of 150 questionnaires were randomly sent to contractors and subcontractors. The respondents had extensive experience in the construction industry with average working experience of 20 years. The questionnaire was validated by the … |
Type | Journal Article |
Date | 2012 |
Published in | Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction |
Series | Volume: 17, Number: 1 |
Publisher | Emerald Group Publishing Limited |
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