The barriers of value management implementation in the Indonesian construction industry

There is an indication of value management implementation in Indonesia is not optimally used in the construction industry. Value management may help reduce project costs and increase productivity, but it is still not widely used in Indonesia. This study examines the barriers that engineer feel stand in the way of implementing value management in Indonesia's construction industry. Through qualitative method using interviews with construction engineers, this study revealed that inadequate legislation frameworks, poor communication channels, and resource limitations such a lack of funds, time, and qualified staff are some of the main obstacles that makes value management hard to be fully implemented in the construction industry. According to the findings, there is an urgent need for government assistance, including the creation of comprehensive policy and educational programs meant to raise practitioners' knowledge and proficiency levels. Some recommendations for enhancing value management practices include giving value management training, encouraging cooperation between governmental organizations and academic institutions, and improving administrative flexibility. In the end, this study contributes to the body of knowledge on value management by identifying particular challenges in the Indonesian context and providing practical contribution in form of policy for successful implementation in the future