Success Of Construction Projects Research Articles

Decision Support System for Analyzing Key Performance Indicators in Construction Projects Management

Many factors play a role in the life cycle of construction industry projects, focusing on human resources and relationships as the main axis of business development. Thus, the conflict of interests between the stakeholders in the construction industry projects is a clear and challenging problem. The increased number of stakeholders in the project complicates human relationships and, consequently, increases the possible conflicts. The conflicts may result in claims if not resolved. The success of construction projects and their cost and time management can be affected by the poor management of claims. Therefore, this research aims to take a significant step to improve the efficiency of projects by identifying and ranking the causes of claims and analyzing their effects on key efficiency indicators. Firstly, causes of claim are collected according to experts’ opinions and literature and classified based on key efficiency indicators using the integrated analytic hierarchy process-technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (AHP-TOPSIS) technique. According to findings, delays with a proximity coefficient of 0.728 are the most significant factors in making claims with a great effect on the key efficiency indicators of the construction project. The changes in most construction projects are ranked in second place, followed by acceleration command, extra work, changing workshop conditions, and contractual ambiguities. The present study results may reduce the challenges in managing the construction industry claims and ensure the successful completion of projects.

Developing critical success factors for integrating circular economy into modular construction projects in Hong Kong

Circular construction practices and business models are considered essential to reduce the profound impact of the construction sector to the widening global circularity gap. However, practitioners and clients in Hong Kong have encountered profound challenges in integrating circular economy principles into modular construction projects. Therefore, this paper investigates the critical success factors for implementing circular modular construction projects. The research process comprised a focused literature review, consultation of subject matter experts, questionnaire survey of industry practitioners, mean score ranking, factor analysis, and fuzzy synthetic evaluation. The analyses revealed twenty-one significant success factors for integrating circular economy principles into modular construction projects in Hong Kong. The top five significant success factors include early design completion and freezing, early understanding and commitment of the client, effective leadership and support of a specialist contractor, adequate knowledge and experience of the project team, and collaborative working and information sharing among project teams. These underscored the significance of the planning and design stages for implementing circular modular construction projects successfully. Further analysis derived three clusters of the significant success factors: effective supply chain management, competence and early commitment, and collaboration and information management, explaining 61.461% of the total variance. A fuzzy synthetic evaluation showed that these three clusters significantly influence the success of circular modular construction projects. The paper provided practical and technical guidance on how to implement circular modular construction projects effectively. Therefore, this paper provides some important insights into the critical success factors for integrating circular economy objectives into circular modular construction projects.

A DOSE to compare the level of performance between construction projects

Abstract The aim of this paper was to compare the level of performance (success) of construction projects between selected countries based on the concept of iron triangle. Following this, the major construction delays, cost overruns and quality factors were identified through an in-depth review of previous research works conducted in Denmark, Nigeria and Gaza Strip. The aggregate impacts of these factors were computed and compared between these countries. The results show that in the case of Denmark, the aggregate impact of the factors responsible for delay, cost overrun and poor quality was found in the impact interval between [0.60–0.80], but in the case of Gaza Strip and Nigeria, the aggregate impacts were found in the impact interval between [0.80–1.0]. This shows that construction projects in Denmark are found to be performed better relative to Nigeria and Gaza Strip.

Development of procurement strategy and supplier selection for construction projects in Central Java-Indonesia

Material procurement, as well as user satisfaction, is the key factor of a successful construction project. Therefore, the contractors need strategies that support the effectiveness and efficiency of the procurement process in line with gaining the user satisfaction. This study aims to define material procurement strategies by implementing supply positioning model (SPM) and quality function deployment (QFD). There are 24 types of material to be measured using SPM matrix. The respondents are 86 construction companies which are also members of GAPENSI Central Java-Indonesia. The best procurement strategy for critical items is to have a strong partnership relationship and consider replacing suppliers when it is urgently needed. The most important supplier criteria to achieve best construction quality are the supplier's work experience, the quality of the materials provided by the supplier, the completeness of the quality management system, the capabilities and technology used by the supplier, and other criteria.

A Decision Support System for the Building Permit Review Process

Obtaining a building permit is an indispensable factor for a successful construction project. However, from a project management perspective, it is a non-transparent and subjective variable. There is a gap of assistance for the building application review in the building authorities. The approach aims to develop a decision support system for building permit review process from a project management's point of view. For this purpose, the requirements for a decision support system related to the building permit are identified. To convert the theoretical system into a practical solution, a web application is developed. The presented approach thus offers an alternative to automated rule checking. The decision support system makes the building permit process more objective and transparent.

Competency Requirement for Project Manager in Improving Sustainable Construction Project Success

The role of project manager become more complex as the construction industry is focusing on sustainable development. Competencies of a project manager are critical in reducing the encountered challenges in improving sustainable construction project success. However, lack of competency among project managers and mismanagement are among critical problems in the Malaysian construction industry. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to identify the key competencies needed by the project managers in managing the sustainable projects, to examine the key challenges for the project manager and to suggest the strategies for project managers in undertaking a successful sustainable construction project. The scope of this research is among the sustainable construction project practitioners in Kuala Lumpur due to the highest number of sustainable projects registered as recorded in the latest executive summary of the Green Building Index (GBI). The quantitative method was used to collect data from respondents by distributing questionnaires through e-mail and WhatsApp applications. The collected data from 47 responses which representing 31% of the sample size was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). The results of the study have shown the key competencies needed by the project managers in successfully managing sustainable construction projects are namely professionalism, emotional resilience and stress tolerance and negotiation skills. The study also identified the key challenges for project managers are including inefficient decision-making and lack of sustainability concept knowledge. In addition, the research also suggested some strategies for project managers to undertake sustainable construction project includes analyzing and mitigating the threat, corrective action plan, and efficient resource allocation. In conclusion, all parties in the construction industry especially project manager needs to play an important role in improving their competency towards the success of sustainable construction project in Malaysia.

A REVIEW OF TIME MANAGEMENT FACTORS IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECT DELIVERY

A recurring challenge encountered by numerous stakeholders globally in the building construction sector is delay in project delivery. Time management is an indispensable chain among numerous processes required to achieve successful project delivery. In the built environment there is a common consensus that timely completion, quality criterion and completion within cost estimate are the major performance deliverables considered in appraising the successes of construction project. However, poor compliance with time management processes occasioned with paucity of information on specific principles as well as practices influencing time management seems to have contributed a lot to failure on timely delivery of construction project most especially in Nigeria. The study was conducted using qualitative research design in which information was basically obtained from available literature sources which were sorted out and categorized in to relevant factors. This paper finds out through review factors relevant to successful construction project delivery. Findings revealed that thirty-one (31) time management factors were identified and categorized in to: influencing processes, principles and practices. In conclusion, time management per se is actually managing our behaviours in relation to time. Hence, this study recommends solutions that will ensure effective and efficient construction project delivery. Keywords: Construction Project Delivery, Practices, Principles, Processes, Time Management

Importance of the Factors Affecting the Delays in the Projects of Construction of Collective Housing in Algeria - Program Rent-Purchase

Faced with rapid urbanization and increasing demographic pressure on Algerian cities, housing policy in Algeria has evolved considerably over the past twenty years. However, the construction process is subject to many variables and unpredictable factors, which result in delays in project completion. It is therefore essential to identify and evaluate the relative importance of the main factors affecting delays in collective housing construction projects according to the vision of professionals and experts established in Algeria. Indeed, we focus our attention on the point of view of clients, consultants, designers and contractors to assess the relative importance of 67 delay factors. In total, 37 valid responses were analyzed and ranked. The results indicate that the 5 most important causes are Delay in payment of performed work, Shortage in skilled workers, Bureaucracy in public administrations, Delay in the provision of on-site public services and difficulties in financing the project by contractor. This study is hoped to help the practitioners to implement the mitigation measure at planning stage in order to achieve successful construction projects.

Importance of the Factors Affecting the Delays in the Projects of Construction of Collective Housing in Algeria - Program Rent-Purchase

Faced with rapid urbanization and increasing demographic pressure on Algerian cities, housing policy in Algeria has evolved considerably over the past twenty years. However, the construction process is subject to many variables and unpredictable factors, which result in delays in project completion. It is therefore essential to identify and evaluate the relative importance of the main factors affecting delays in collective housing construction projects according to the vision of professionals and experts established in Algeria. Indeed, we focus our attention on the point of view of clients, consultants, designers and contractors to assess the relative importance of 67 delay factors. In total, 37 valid responses were analyzed and ranked. The results indicate that the 5 most important causes are Delay in payment of performed work, Shortage in skilled workers, Bureaucracy in public administrations, Delay in the provision of on-site public services and difficulties in financing the project by contractor. This study is hoped to help the practitioners to implement the mitigation measure at planning stage in order to achieve successful construction projects.

Risk assessment and ranking in the developing countries’ construction industry: the case of Jordan

PurposeRisk impedes the success of construction projects in developing countries due to planning in an unpredictable and poorly resourced environment. Hence, the literature suggests that practitioners are not fully aware of how important the risk identification process is. Some of the prior studies identified risks in developing countries without highlighting how they can be beneficial to the practitioners in the industry. Therefore, this study highlights this process and identifies the key risks that affect the Jordanian construction industry.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopted an exploratory sequential mixed approach, two rounds of face-to-face interviews that were conducted in Jordan among 12 experts followed by a questionnaire randomly distributed to 122 practitioners. This study utilized the relative importance index, coefficient of variation, and Mann–Whitney (U) to analyze the data. Also, the factor analysis technique was used to identify and regroup the risk factors to further understand the correlation among the risks.FindingsThe result revealed an agreement among contractors’ and consultants’ responses toward allocating risks. Furthermore, several risks can be traced back to the project communication management process, highlighting a deficiency in the process. Also, four-factor groups were established, the first group includes the risk of defective design, late decisions making by other project participants and poor coordination with the subcontractor. The second group has only the risk of corruption, including bribery at sites. The third group includes stakeholders’ financial instability and inadequate distribution of responsibilities and risks. The fourth group includes adverse weather conditions and the use of illegal foreign labor.Originality/valueSome of the prior studies identified risks in developing countries without highlighting how they can be beneficial to the practitioners in the industry.

A systems dynamics approach to the management of material procurement for Engineering, Procurement and Construction industry

The importance of managing material procurement and logistics towards the success of construction projects cannot be overemphasized. This is especially true to the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) industry. Project management in EPC often encounters the problems such as cost overrun, schedule overrun, delay in material supply, and loss of productivity. To overcome these problems for achieving a sustainable EPC system, it is necessary to explore the underlying causes of these problems and study policies to tackle them. In this connection, this paper presents a systems dynamic model of the construction material supply chain (CMSC) in EPC, capturing the attributes relevant to the foregoing problems and the policies that are expected to overcome these problems. The model was validated with several standard tests assisted by the industrial manager of the CMSC in EPC. After that, a simulation study based on the model was conducted, which shows that the model can be a useful tool for decision makers for the CMSC in EPC to streamline their policies in managing a particular CMSC to overcome the foregoing problems. The main contribution of this paper is the provision of a comprehensive tool for quantitatively assisting in the management of the CMSC in EPC. A secondary contribution is that some specific knowledge is obtained to overcome the foregoing problems from the simulation study.

Making the Management of a Project Successful: Case of Construction Projects in Developing Countries

Many developing countries (DCs) are currently spending on construction projects due to the high demand resulting from rapid urbanization. However, the results of these projects in terms of time, cost, and quality do not tend to meet the expectations of the stakeholders. Despite the relevance and high visibility of this situation in many DCs, this topic has received little research attention. This study examines the combined effect of six factors that are commonly signaled in the project management literature as determinants of successful project management in construction projects. Our ultimate goal is to identify the extent to which traditional factors play a role in project management in DCs because recent studies have highlighted the uniqueness of project management in these countries, therefore requiring specific analysis within this context. To empirically address this goal, we rely on an ad-hoc survey that collected the responses from 120 project management practitioners in Ghana. First, building upon existing works, we construct and validate a scale that evaluates project management practices in DCs. Next, we use qualitative comparative analysis to scrutinize which combinations of the aforementioned six factors lead to successful project management in construction projects. The findings support the initial intuition about the existence of distinct pathways, suggesting that there is no unique formula, but that different situations (i.e., combinations of factors) might require the adoption of diverse project management practices. The primary contribution of this research stems from adding to the project management body of knowledge the understanding of how a combination of factors can assist construction engineers and project managers to plan and implement successful construction projects in DCs.

The role of site manager transformational leadership in the construction project success

PurposeIn the construction industry, site managers are responsible for the day-to-day on-site running of a project. Site managers are required not only to ensure that work is done safely, on time, within budget and to the right quality standards, but also to manage any delays or problems encountered on-site during a construction project. Thus, a site manager has a significant position in the success of a construction project. However, there is a lack of studies considering the role of the leadership style of a site manager in construction project success. In this study, not only the effect of the transformational leadership (TL) style of site managers on the success of construction projects is assessed, but also the mediating role of team-building (TB) and team innovation between TL and project success is studied.Design/methodology/approachThe proposed hypotheses are tested by comparing the performance criteria of construction projects with the TL style of site managers. The success criteria of the projects are examined using project documents and client opinions, and the TL of site managers, TB aspects and team innovation in projects are assessed by asking from their subordinates. The Pearson correlation coefficient is employed to investigate the relation between every two variables.FindingsThe results illustrate that the TL of a site manager is directly related to project success; thus, the findings would confirm the importance of selecting appropriate site managers for construction projects. Moreover, while there is a mediating role of TB between TL and construction project success, team innovation does not have a mediating impact in design-bid-build (DBB) construction projects.Originality/valueAs there is a lack of studies assessing the TL effects on the success of construction projects and the significant role of site managers, this study is one of the first researches that tested these impacts and evaluated the mediating role of TB and team innovation between TL and project performance.

The Emotional Intelligence of Project Manager and the Project Success

The massive failure of projects emphasizes the need to understand the factors that contribute to the project success. The projects of the construction sector in Pakistan also face difficulties of unachievable targets because of the lacking soft skills of the managers besides their technical competence. Therefore,this casual study is undertaken to check the influence of the project manager’s emotional intelligence on the success of the project in the construction sector of Pakistan. A sample of 228 out of 250 project managers (91% response rate) that work in those construction companies involved in construction projects responded, selected using convenient sampling technique. The data is analyzed using reliability study (Cronbach’s Alpha), descriptive statistics, Skewness-Kurtosis, correlation, and regression analysis. The results of the study explain that the dimensions of emotional intelligence including self-awareness and self- regulation of project managers are showing positive and significant impact on the success of construction projects. While the key finding of the study is that social awareness has insignificant impact evident that managers normally give more focus on technical and hard skills of their teams than knowing and sensing others’ feelings and perspective, and taking an active interest in their concerns. Construction industry and other project-based firms in Pakistan can take benefit from this research. Focusing on the significance of the emotional intelligence attributes and giving extensive trainings to the managers on soft skills can improve the ratio of the successful projects. The findings of the study strongly recommend soft skills training of the managers as well as the team. Further, a detailed investigation covering all the dimensions of emotional intelligence including empathy is directed for future studies.

An assessment of Key Success Factors for Construction Projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The success of the Government's construction projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since 2011 has been anchored on the potential of construction firms in completing these projects based on the planned timeframe as well as the budget. Consequently, from a project management viewpoint, the main objective of the present study was to assess the critical success factors in developing countries' construction projects and to examine the impact of risk management, leadership, experience and expertise, and project size on construction projects in DRC. Data was gathered from respondents in the construction projects in DRC using quantitative methods. A statistical software program, SPSS version 25, was subsequently used to analyze the collected quantitative data. The findings emanating from this study contribute to the body of knowledge on key success factors in construction projects in DRC as a developing country. It was revealed from the study that the success of construction projects in DRC could be boosted through effective and efficient risk management. In addition, effective and efficient leadership mainly transactional leadership would affect construction project success. Further, the more the experience and expertise of construction project staff, the more likely the project success criteria would be met, and the more likely the project would be successful. And lastly, smaller-sized and medium-sized construction projects may be more successful, whereas mega projects may not be very successful due to insufficient and limited experience and expertise.

Exploring the critical nexus between authoritarian leadership, project team member's silence and multi-dimensional success in a state-owned mega construction project

State-owned mega construction projects are greatly driven by the top-down authoritarian leadership that ironically restricts two-way communication and free flow of ideas. Prominent studies have highlighted various critical success factors of project success; however, the effects of authoritarian leadership and project team member's silence have been completely overlooked, especially in mega construction projects. The present study makes a pioneering effort to address this critical research gap and investigate the effects of authoritarian leadership and project team member's silence on the multi-dimensional success (including project management success, project ownership success and project investment success) in a mega construction project. Drawing on data from 357 project professionals directly associated with the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and covariance based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM) with Mplus, the findings provide new empirical evidence that authoritarian leadership has a significant negative influence on the multi-dimensional success in the CPEC mega construction project. The findings also establish that project team member's silence negatively mediates the relationship between authoritarian leadership and the multi-dimensional mega construction project success. The study implications offer new strategic insights for managing mega construction projects, especially in transition economies that still have deep roots of authoritarian cultures.

A structural equation model to assess the impact of sustainability management on the success of construction projects

Sustainability, linked to the triple bottom line is a very advantageous approach in managing construction projects. However, organizations continue to apply traditional management best practices that lack a clear integration of sustainability factors. Hence, this research aims to identify the key factors of sustainability in project management within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and to assess their potential impact on project success using Structural Equation Model (SEM). The structural model investigates 37 technical attributes across 12 confirmatory factors. It was found that there is a significant positive relationship between Project Sustainability Management (PSM) and Project Success (PS). Finally, the research provides a theoretical framework to achieve more sustainable and successful projects in the future.

Critical Factors Affecting the Success of Construction Projects in Oman

Construction in Oman is an important sector that contributes greatly to the country’s economic growth. Recently, the construction projects in Oman have been delayed which has led to delays in the projects’ completion and sometimes to their failure. This study aims to examine the critical factors affecting the success of construction projects in Oman. The extent to which factors related to project parties affect this success was assessed. A quantitative approach based on systematic literature review and questionnaire survey technique was used. The factors were identified and classified into six main categories, namely, time; finance; project designing, planning and scheduling; quality; project progress and development; and environment and nature. The factors are also classified as client-, consultant-, contractor- and external-related factors. This study was conducted by distributing questionnaires to people who experienced working in the public and private construction sectors in Oman. Relative importance index method was used for analysis. Results show that quality is the most important amongst the six investigated categories, followed by time; finance; project progress and development; project designing, planning and scheduling; and environment and nature. The client-related factors have the highest impact on the success of construction projects in Oman, followed by consultant-, contractor- and external environment-related factors. The selection of a low bid, rather than accurate and reliable bids, and the quality and experience of the project team and labour are the most significant factors affecting the success of construction projects in Oman. The contractors’ administrative corruption, indiscipline and dishonesty and the frequent equipment breakdowns are the two least important factors affecting the success of construction projects. The government should encourage clients to improve their procurement strategies and force the construction companies to implement innovative approaches to project delivery.

Analysis Quality Improvement of Structural Work in Ciputra World Surabaya Project 3

Quality is very important in the success of construction projects. Tatamulia Nusantara Indah Contractor, has a standard of work quality based on the SMM (Quality Management System) for all projects undertaken. One of the projects is Ciputra World Surabaya 3, this project is a large project consisting of a Mall, Office Tower, SOHO and Vertu Apartments. This research will be carried out to improve the quality of structural work. The method used is the Six Sigma DMAIC approach (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control). Data collected from the Employment Nonconformity Report (LKP) in 2019. Starting from identifying the job with the highest number of LKPs, then calculating work disability using the sigma level. Defects that are at the sigma level will be analyzed and corrective actions sought. Furthermore, different field tests will be carried out to determine the comparison of work with the quality produced. The results obtained in this study using the Six Sigma DMAIC approach are successful in improving the quality of structure work compared to the previous conditions, because applying the recommendations of the best work actions before work will produce good quality as well.

Success Factors Affecting Public Projects of Construction Industry in Pakistan

The global enhancement in the construction of megaprojects during the last few decades has triggered competition in project management. Achieving successful completion of projects is the fundamental need that requires understanding the critical factors that govern the productive accomplishment of tasks within due time and budget, simultaneously maintaining the quality and safety standards. Besides, the cost, time and quality, health& safety and environmental issues, and efficient project use are equally important factors that need special consideration to complete a project successfully. Several projects have demonstrated different barriers, especially in construction projects in the public sector in developing countries, such as Pakistan. Hence, this study investigated the criteria considered by the practitioners for measuring success in the construction project of Pakistan. A questionnaire survey involved 43 construction practitioners identifying the indicators relevant to measuring the success of Pakistani construction projects. The findings obtained through Statistical analysis (SPSS) and MS Excel revealed that the most common success factors of construction projects are the role of government, client capability, and project management. From a significance point of view, the role of government is reported as the most significant success factor. The government requires to exercise strict policy for getting work done successfully.