Influence of the Contractor's Culture on the UAE Construction Project's Performance

Abstract

Academics have recently paid a lot of attention to culture, as it has been shown to have an impact on organizational performance. There has been little research carried out on assessing the correlation between project organizational culture and performance in the industry of construction. This study aims to verify how the culture of the contractor affects the construction projects performance in the UAE according to work practices at the project level. Data from 124 recently completed construction projects in the UAE were examined using questionnaires to collect specific data for this purpose. This study found a significant relationship between the contractor's culture and the project's performance. The findings reveal that the contractor significantly affects the overall performance of the project. Client satisfaction with quality is more impacted by the contractor's culture, while contractor satisfaction with profitability is least impacted by the contractor's culture. The findings of this study will assist those who work in construction projects in identifying ways to enhance the culture of the contractor at the project level. This can help improve the performance and success of construction projects.