Benchmarking Current Perceptions of General Contractors of Return on Investment on Affordable Rehabilitation Housing Projects: A Case Study in the State of Texas
Abstract
This exploratory case study investigates the perception of general contractors of
affordable rehabilitation housing projects in the state of Texas. This study was carried
out in collaboration with a corporation that is working on affordable rehabilitation
housing in the state of Texas. For the purpose of maintaining anonymity, this
organization is referred to as “Corporation X”. To evaluate the perceptions of the general
contractors involved in affordable rehabilitation housing with Corporation X, face-to-face
or Skype interviews were carried out. The results showed positive aspects, as well
as attributes to be improved, from the general contractors’ perspective. Although the
contractors do not expect a sizable return on investment, their morale is high due to the
satisfaction they feel knowing they are helping underprivileged communities. The cost
constraint compounded by the poor existing condition of the houses challenge the ability
of general contractors to attain quality standards. However, the general contractors claim
they maintain work with high standards of safety and so have not experienced accidents
on these sites.
Citation
Diaz-Puentes, Pedro Augusto (2014). Benchmarking Current Perceptions of General Contractors of Return on Investment on Affordable Rehabilitation Housing Projects: A Case Study in the State of Texas. Master's thesis, Texas A & M University. Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /152853.