Table 4.

Categorisation of issues in procurement and management of BSSs based on expert feedback

Issue numberIssues in the procurement and management of BSSsCriticality of issuesExpert agreement (%)
MajorModerateMinor
IS1: Stakeholder coordination and trust issues
C1Overinvolvement of stakeholders in the building services process leads to numerous clashes84.2
C2Difficulty in establishing trust among stakeholders78.9
C3Difficulty in managing workflow due to a lack of collaboration among parties89.5
C4Conflicts in contracts87.5
C5Delays in approvals78.9
IS2: Regulatory compliance and governance issues
C6Noncompliance with building practitioner regulations16.7
C7Lack of adherence to government regulations25
C8Not complying with quality standards33.3
C9Lack of transparency in the manufacturing procedure53.8
C10Clashes between design and specifications58.3
IS3: Data integrity and transparency issues
C11Difficulty in exchanging data (e.g. drawings, project info)78.9
C12Poor decision-making due to inaccurate/lack of information53.8
C13Inconsistencies between the documentation50
C14Lack of transparency in working processes77.8
IS4: Procurement and operational workflow issues
C15Low quotation-to-order ratio58.3
C16Long and complicated tendering processes70
C17Supply risks in procurement75
C18Large-scale dark purchasing12.5
C19Risks associated with insurance77.8
C20Issues with equipment delivery76.9
C21Issues in service provision50
C22Warranty leakages50
C23Lack of proper inspections70
IS5: Design requirement issues
C24Unclear conceptual designs53.8
C25Instantaneous design changes58.3
C26Unclear client requirements69.2
C27Sudden changes in the client’s requirements66.7
C28Incompatibility among design software21.4

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