Blockchain Risk Framework in Construction Projects-Plan

This CASP (Candidate Action and Support Plan) outlines a detailed timeline and task allocation for Majed Alshammari’s PhD research, focusing on the development and validation of a blockchain-based risk management framework for housing construction projects in Saudi Arabia. The plan begins with foundational work for the Confirmation of Candidature (CoC), including literature reviews, development of research questions, methodology design, and problem rationale, all due by mid-October 2024. Following CoC submission in December 2024, the candidate proceeds with ethical approvals in early 2025, before moving on to qualitative and quantitative data collection through semi-structured interviews and Delphi surveys. Subsequent tasks include data transcription, thematic analysis, synthesis of findings, framework development, stakeholder validation, and refinement based on expert feedback. The final stages involve finalizing the thesis and submitting it for supervisor review and stakeholder approval by April 2025. Both the candidate and supervisor have designated responsibilities across various tasks to ensure rigorous academic standards and research integrity are maintained throughout.