A methodology for attaining and assessing project success for rehabilitation projects

Abstract

The paper explores the concept of project success for rehabilitation projects and its determination. The ultimate evaluation and decision as to whether a project has been a success must be based upon clear and measurable assessment criteria. The end products evaluation should be related to a clear and deliverable project brief. Knowing what is to be undertaken and its allocated timeframe is important, however having the necessary resources, and a thorough initial building evaluation is also vital. It is proposed to use a developed ‘Project Life Cycle’ model as a basis for demonstrating what, how and why certain key issues have to be addressed at the commencement of a project. If these key issues have been addressed before the project starts, its ultimate success is a more certain proposition. Contracting organisations, construction managers and project surveyors will find the issues discussed and the proposed ‘Project Life Cycle’ methodology of value. It can be adopted and utilised by project managers when they are considering how to structure and manage future projects. For example, when considering project management, the key aspects of time, cost and quality (or specifications) are always considered. These three aspects, however, should be overlayed with the concept of managing people. After all, it is people and not things that deliver project outcomes. This concept and its importance to project success shall be discussed and demonstrated.