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The construction industry is a key sector that plays a crucial role in economic development, creating numerous job opportunities, and significantly contributing to a country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However, challenges such as low productivity and high levels of waste often hinder performance in this field
This background motivated Antho Thohirin to defend his dissertation titled “Development of Tools and Techniques for Measuring the Depth of Partnering in the Implementation of Design and Build (DB) Construction Projects” during the Open Examination of the Doctoral Program in Civil Engineering (DTS) at the Faculty of Engineering (FT), Tarumanagara University (Untar), held at Graha Swara, Untar Campus I, on Thursday, December 12, 2024.
In his research, Antho explains that partnerships in construction projects are believed to enhance project value and performance. Therefore, this study aims to analyze and formulate elements and indicators at each phase of the Project Life Cycle to measure the depth of partnering in construction projects.
Furthermore, the doctoral candidate employed both qualitative and quantitative methods to formulate the elements and indicators. Through Focus Group Discussions (FGD) and data analysis, this research developed Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to measure the success of Design and Build (DB) projects. The developed tool focuses on the entire project phase, involving all project stakeholders, while the technique facilitates the measurement of partnership depth scores. The findings of this study are valuable for construction industry practitioners seeking to enhance partnerships in DB projects in Indonesia, particularly government projects.
Responding to a question from External Examiner Prof. Ir. Rizal Z. Tamin, M.Sc., Ph.D. regarding who interacts effectively and expectations for innovation in each project phase, particularly in Design and Build (DB) construction projects, Antho explained that the KPI developed using the tool and technique can measure both performance and the depth of partnering.
“In each phase of the project, effective interaction occurs among all stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, and project owners. When the KPI score reflects performance that meets expectations, an evaluation can be conducted to identify areas for improvement. Innovations can then be applied in subsequent phases to enhance project efficiency and quality, ensuring that the final outcome aligns with the desired goals and standards,” he added.
Graduating with high distinction, Antho successfully became the 85th graduate of the Doctoral Program in Civil Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Tarumanagara University (Untar). (CS/YS/AJ/VC)