Effects. of Change Orders through Technical Programs on Construction Projects in Jordan

作     者：Ahmed Ali Khatatbeh 

作者机构：Department of Civil Engineering Faculty of Engineering Al-Albayt University Mafraq 25113 Jordan 

出 版 物：《Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture》 (土木工程与建筑（英文版）)

年 卷 期：2016年第10卷第11期

页      面：1213-1219页

学科分类：12[管理学] 1201[管理学-管理科学与工程(可授管理学、工学学位)] 

主　　题：Change orders construction projects technical programs ICT (information and communication technologies) 

摘      要：Regarding construction projects, no project is implemented exactly as planned. Changes in construction projects are common due to the dynamic nature of the construction process. It is necessary to use effective and appropriate tools by project management to support decision-making and control changes during all stages of project implementation. This study examined the effects of change orders through technical programs on construction projects in Jordan and focused on how to overcome these effects by making usual orders that can be handled by each of the contracting parties. Also, this study added an advantage by not addressing the negative effects of change orders, but it provided many positive effects of change orders by using technical programs method, which has not been yet researched in Jordanian studies in particular, and in global studies in general. The researcher used descriptive analytical method by interviews to collect data through nine questions to a random sample of 30 engineers selected form constructions projects in Jordan. The results related to the study questions on the effect of change orders through technical programs on construction projects in Jordan showed that, most of the study samples confirm that change orders through technical programs decrease the cost of the projects, cause no need for more materials, cause no delay in the completion schedule, enhances the quality of work, and increase the productivity of the work force. The study recommended applying integrated change management system with technical supports form different technologies, developing effective innovative and practical solution to manage change orders and increase training programs to qualify and increase engineering skills in dealing with ICT （information and communication technologies） program.