Measuring the Standardization Ability of Construction Enterprises from a Dual Perspective

Abstract

With the increase in large-scale engineering and construction projects and the enhancement of technical complexity, the ability to standardize has increasingly become one of the core elements of the overall competitiveness of construction enterprises. Previous studies have contributed to the relevant standardization ability literature. However, there remains a great deal of uncertainty concerning the standardization ability of construction enterprises (SACE). The measurable indicators still need to be further explored based on a comprehensive theory. This research aims to explore a model for evaluating the SACE and, explicitly, the status of standardization ability. The measurement index system for the SACE covers three dimensions and eight subcategories with 30 indicators which was established through a review of the literature and systematic analysis. A comprehensive measurement model for the SACE was designed from the dual perspectives of dominance and competitiveness. Finally, a case study was conducted to provide recommendations for policymakers to improve their standardization ability. The results indicate that the SACEs are inconsistent, and the vast majority of enterprises has relatively balanced standardization abilities. Furthermore, standardization ability is affected by the synergy of the three primary dimensions. Multiple linear regression was subsequently used to analyze the correlations among the three dimensions, which showed that there were obvious interaction effects and strong correlations among the three dimensions and indicated that the evaluation based on the three dimensions was reasonable. The findings are useful for the formulation of standardization policies and provide an evaluation and testing model for decision makers to improve their standardization ability.