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  • Factors affecting the quality of construction projects in Lebanon before and after the economic construction projects in Lebanon before and after the economic crisis, and their impact on the cost overrun of the project 
    Sawsan, Sleiman (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2022-12)
    Purpose –This study aims to identify and assess the most important factors affecting the quality of construction projects in Lebanon before and after the economic crisis (in 2019), and to determine their impact on the cost overrun of the project. Design/Methodology/Approach –A quantitative statistical analysis was conducted to achieve the research objectives through a survey of 22 factors (distributed under 6 categories) filled out by 80 engineers working in the construction field. Collected data were used to rank and categorize these factors and to determine their impact on the cost overrun ...
  • How cultural intelligence help project managers to face cross-cultural complexities in construction projects in Lebanon and the Gulf 
    Saliba, Fadi Antoine (Notre Dame University-Louaize., 2020)
    Globalization has had a significant impact on all businesses and industries including construction. It reduced distance and time between all points of the world in near real-time which stimulated international projects. Lebanon as well as the Arab Gulf, have always had a culturally mixed societies and always experienced cultural differences due to many reasons. Working with people from different cultures can present a unique set of problems and challenges. The concept of Cultural Intelligence (CQ) looks at the ability of effectively adapting to different cultures. On the surface, it would seem ...
  • Impact analysis of leadership on construction project management in the Lebanese contracting firms 
    Majdalani, Gaby (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2022)
    Purpose – In project management, the appreciation of the behavioral and interpersonal dimension that interacts with subordinates is to be considered as crucial factors within project sustainability. Therefore, the ability to exercise leadership is not necessarily an asset, if it is not immediately coupled with managerial skills. The intrinsic qualities that a leader should possess in order to exercise his mandate will vary depending on the intended mission. Design/methodology/approach – The study relies on a quantitative method. Such method purpose lies in the description, explanation, ...
  • The impact of projects and operation management on risk reduction for the international construction firms 
    Ghaoui, Jessica Melhem (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2012)
    Contracting overseas construction projects is usually considered a “high risk business”, mostly because of a lack of adequate overseas environmental information and overseas construction experience. Managing risk is one of the primary objectives of firms operating internationally, nevertheless, the treatment of risk and uncertainty in the international management firm vary in their use of those terms and tend to look at particular categories of risk. In recent years, owners and contractors have aggressively pursued international business opportunities and projects, but in the face of the ...