Factors Affecting Project Performance Research Articles

Factors Affecting Project Performance in Rwanda: Case Study of Bugesera Airport Construction

Factors Affecting Project Performance in Rwanda: Case Study of Bugesera Airport Construction

Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling of Constraint Factors Affecting Project Performance in the Egyptian Building Industry

Building constraints hinder building operations from meeting a project’s time, budget, and quality objectives. For a construction project to provide satisfying results, it is essential to recognize and address such constraints early on. Unfortunately, research on the causes of building constraints and their implications for building management has been limited. Therefore, there is a pressing need to study the sources of constraints and how they impact project results. Consequently, this study addresses this gap by examining the hurdles confronting Egypt’s general building construction projects. Building constraints were identified from previous studies, which were then contextually investigated using a survey questionnaire within the Egyptian construction sector. The exploratory factor analysis (EFA) findings indicated that the constraint factors could be divided into six constructs: environment, stakeholders, regulations, policies, management, and traditional beliefs and ownership. Partial least square structural equation modeling was also utilized to create a constraint factor model. The findings demonstrated that environmental restrictions were significant obstacles to the effective execution of a project. The results of this research can assist decision makers in Egypt’s building sector in cutting costs and improving sustainability by easing the effects of limiting variables.

Assessment of risk factors on construction projects in gondar city, Ethiopia

Construction projects are incredibly dynamic, which means a lot of dangers that could impact the success of the project in Gondar, Ethiopia. Therefore, study aimed to identify the risk factors affecting project performance, and also develop the research model representing risk factors affecting project performance. Data was collected from 26 valid responses were collected via questionnaire survey from the construction professionals. The stratified simple random sampling technique is used in the present study. A total of 26 completed and valid questionnaires were returned, yielding an 81.25 percent response rate. Factor analysis (FA) was employed to extract the factors of construction projects where seventeen independent factors (risk factors) and one dependent factor (project performance) were extracted. SPSS-23 software was used to analyze the relationship among three risk factors and their impact on project performance. The results showed that the five top-ranked risk variables with the highest magnitude of impacts, based on a quantitative risk analysis using the RII method and risk allocation number, were inflation and price increases; flawed design; poor material quality; delayed payment to the contractor, and subpar work. The five risk variables that were least important and had the least impact were labor strikes, a lack of a clear scope of work, delays in acquiring site access, and a lack of site access. Factor analysis and regression modeling were employed to determine the importance of the risk factors. The eight most significant risk variables for building projects were determined using the results of the factor analysis, and they are as follows: Construction and design risk, poor management, insufficient funding, uncertain political conditions, a lack of economics in the project budget, a lack of law and order, an unfavorable climate, and other risk factors are just a few examples of risk factors. The regression model indicates that inflation and price rises, delays in acquiring site access, and late contractor payments have a significant impact on the project's overall risk factors. The construction sector in Gondar, Ethiopia is anticipated to benefit significantly from these findings in terms of managing risk elements in construction contracts.

Exploring the impact of total quality management initiatives on construction industry projects in Pakistan.

The impact of total quality management on organizational performance has been studied extensively, however, the impact of total quality management initiatives on project performance is an area of ongoing research. The key objective of this research is to explore the impact of total quality management initiatives on project performance in the construction industry of Pakistan. Data was collected from 326 personnel working at different management levels across some of the leading construction firms operating in Pakistan. Analysis revealed that operational focus, management commitment, and employee involvement were deemed as dominant total quality management factors affecting project performance in the construction industry. Mediation analysis revealed a significant relationship between employee involvement and project performance mediated by management commitment. Research limitations and directions for future research have also been identified.

Assessing Construction Constraint Factors on Project Performance in the Construction Industry

A construction constraint is a condition that impedes progress toward meeting construction project goals. This paper seeks to assess the constraint factors affecting project performance in the South African construction industry. The study adopted a quantitative research design, and a questionnaire was designed to retrieve data from the target populations. The target population were construction professionals within the South African construction industry. One hundred and eighty questionnaires were administered to construction professionals within the study area through the purposive quota sampling technique. Retrieved data were analysed using descriptive and exploratory factor analysis. In order to determine the data reliability and the interrelatedness of the variables, Cronbach’s alpha test was carried out on each component. The results of the exploratory factor analysis show that stakeholders’ inappropriate project scheduling and coordination factors, organisation and government policies factors, and organisation and government policies factors were the leading constraints affecting construction project performance in the South African construction industry. Due to time and distance constraints, this study was limited to construction professionals in South Africa’s Free State province. The paper concluded that to reduce the construction constraints affecting construction project performance, construction professionals must improve their project scheduling, coordination, organisational policies, and managerial capacity. The paper’s findings will assist stakeholders in identifying and overcoming construction constraints in construction projects’ execution and delivery.

Factors affecting project performance in emerging construction firms: a moderated mediation model

Abstract This research study explores the relationship between customer focus and the performance of construction projects undertaken by small companies. Additionally, process management in these companies has been studied as a mediator in explaining the relationship between customer focus and project performance. A moderated mediation model has been proposed to investigate the role of strategic planning and its effects on project outcomes. Data was gathered from 326 staff members working at different levels of management in some of Pakistan’s emerging construction companies owned by young entrepreneurs. The study’s findings revealed a positive relationship between customer focus and project performance mediated by process management. Moderation analysis indicates a significant relationship between process management and project performance when moderated by strategic planning. Constraints to the study have been identified, and suggestions for future research have been offered.

Critical Success Factors Affecting Project Performance: An Analysis of Tools, Practices, and Managerial Support

This study examines success factors for a team project. The influence of three success factors—(1) project management tools, (2) project management best practices, and (3) managerial support on the performance of individuals, teams, and projects was measured. We surveyed 121 business students with team project experience. Exploratory factor analysis confirms that success factors (project management tools, project management best practices, and managerial support) in a project tend to respond more to individual team members’ performance compared to team performance and project performance. Our findings indicate that project management tools, project management best practices, and support are equally important to success during project implementation. We also find that harmonious relationships among team members lead to extrinsic motivation within project teams and enhance team and project performance. However, most of the time, the system—not the individual—causes a project to fail. Therefore, this study suggests that project managers make a clear plan and agenda by utilizing project management tools.

Factors Affecting Project Performance of Kenya Ports Authority

Factors Affecting Project Performance of Kenya Ports Authority

Case study on job satisfaction of subcontractors: Marine project

Job Satisfaction is one among the key factors affecting project performance. Various researchers studied the impact of various personal factors that affects the Project. In this study an attempt is made to study the level of job satisfaction of Sub-Contractors labors working in a same Marine Project. It is found in that particular project all the labors had satisfaction with Role Clarity, Friendly and helpful co-workers and Personal protective equipment provided for job performance. Labors showed dissatisfaction with difficulty of Task, salary, job security, skills to resolve conflicts and Opportunities for Promotion.

Identifying the key process factors affecting project performance

Purpose A construction project traditionally involves a variety of participants. Owners, consultants, and contractors all have diverse opinions and interests, but they all seek to ensure project success. Success is habitually measured as performance output regarding cost, time, and quality. Despite previous research mapping the success and failure factors, construction managers seem to have difficulty in attaining success. To provide clearer guidance on how to fulfill success criteria, the purpose of this paper is to identify the underlying factors that affect performance and thus project success in construction processes. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire survey based on a literature review provided 25 key process factors divided into five key categories. Based on the responses from commonly involved construction parties, the factors were ranked and tested for significant differences between the parties. Findings The top five most important process factors were found to relate to the sharing of knowledge and communication. Moreover, testing the ranking for significant differences between owners, consultants, and contractors revealed five differences. The differences related to the interpretation and importance of trust, shared objectives, project coordination, and alternative forms of coordination. Originality/value All respondents identify improved knowledge sharing and communication as the key to improved cost, time, and quality performance and are therefore the areas where construction managers need to focus their resources. Thus, improved experience sharing and communication will increase the likelihood of project success, through improving competences, commitment, and coordination.

Impact of environmental factors on building project performance in Delta State, Nigeria

The concept of construction project development may be impaired without a good knowledge and successful management of the impact of environmental factors influencing the performance of such projects. This study aims to assess the impact of environmental factors on building project performance in the Delta State, Nigeria. The instrument used for the data collection was structured questionnaire and the target population consisted of clients (government and private developers) and four groups of professionals who were architects, builders, quantity surveyors and engineers. The tools employed were Mean Score, Spearman correlation, Kendall’s coefficient and Chi-Square. Twenty-nine variables were identified as factors having an impact on building project performance and they were categorized under clusters; political, legal, construction technological and resources, economic and financial, socio-cultural and physical. The result of the Spearman correlation analysis of time and cost overruns with the identified factors affecting project performance revealed that the clusters of Economic and financial and Political had significant relationship with time overrun on p-values of 0.004 and 0.011, respectively, while the cluster of Social and cultural had significant relationship with cost overrun with a p-value of 0.007. The research recommended that stakeholders should take cognizance of the variables under these three clusters for proper management and prevention of cost and time overruns.

Factors Affecting Project Performance of IS Development: Evidence from Japanese IT Vendors

Factors Affecting Project Performance of IS Development: Evidence from Japanese IT Vendors

Performance analysis of public funded irrigation projects in Tanzania

Application of indicator-based management tools to evaluate performance and taking measures to mitigate the negative effects on project performance contributes to improvement. This research paper presents the findings of the analysis of performance of public funded smallholder irrigation projects in Tanzania with the aim to inform improvement actions. Through opinion survey of a sample of policy or decision makers and implementers of projects, and a case study of 16 smallholder irrigation projects, conceptual and physical data were collected and analyzed. The findings show that performance assessment in irrigation sub-sector in Tanzania is ad hoc, fragmented and done mainly during the construction phase, in donor funded projects. Seventy percent of 20 highly ranking performance indicators considered suitable in Tanzania also have high potential to improve project performance in the Tanzanian irrigation industry. These indicators constitute the key performance determinants. Forty percent of performance indicators currently used in Tanzania, which include the traditional time and cost indicators, are considered not significant in improving performance. Time and cost overrun of 16 investigated projects was in the tune of 50% and 8% respectively. The factors affecting project performance are diverse but interrelated, with possible common root causes, and effects cutting across various project processes. The mitigation measures are also interrelated and cut across project processes, and therefore, require integrative approaches.

FACTORS AFFECTING THE PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN THE GAZA STRIP

Construction projects located in the Gaza Strip, Palestine suffer from many problems and complex issues. Consequently, the objective of this paper is to identify the factors affecting the performance of local construction projects; and to elicit perceptions of their relative importance. A comprehensive literature review was deployed to generate a set of factors believed to affect project performance. A total of 120 questionnaires were distributed to 3 key groups of project participants; namely owners, consultants and contractors. The survey findings indicate that all 3 groups agree that the most important factors affecting project performance are: delays because of borders/roads closure leading to materials shortage; unavailability of resources; low level of project leadership skills; escalation of material prices; unavailability of highly experienced and qualified personnel; and poor quality of available equipment and raw materials. Based on these findings, the paper recommends that: 1) project owners must work collaboratively with contractors and facilitate regular payments in order to overcome delays, disputes and claims; 2) project participants should actively have their input in the process of decision‐making; and 3) continuous coordination and relationship between project participants are required through the project life cycle in order to solve problems and develop project performance. Santrauka Statybos projektai Gazos Ruože, Palestinoje, kenčia nuo daugelio problemų ir sudėtingų klausimų. Todėl pagrindinis šio straipsnio tikslas yra nustatyti veiksnius, darančius įtaką vietos statybos projektams įgyvendinti, ugdyti suvokimą apie jų santykinę svarbą. Iš viso 120 respondentų buvo suskirstyti į tris pagrindines projektų dalyvių grupes: savininkai, konsultantai ir rangovai. Apklausa parodė, kad visos trys grupės sutinka, kad svarbiausi veiksniai, lemiantys projekto įgyvendinimą, yra: atidėliojimas, susijęs su sienų (kelių) uždarymu ir lemiantis medžiagų stygių; negaunamos atsargos; menki vadovavimo projektams įgūdžiai; nepagrįsta medžiagų kaina; patyrusio ir kvalifikuoto personalo stoka ir prasta įrankių ir žaliavos kokybė. Pasitelkiant šias išvadas, straipsnyje rekomenduojama: 1) projektų savininkai turi dirbti kartu su rangovais ir reguliariai atsiskaityti norėdami išvengti atidėliojimų, ginčų ir pretenzijų; 2) projekto dalyviai turėtų aktyviai dalyvauti priimant spendimus; 3) nuolatinė projekto dalyvių kontrolė ir jų tarpusavio santykis yra reikalingi per visą projekto įgyvendinimo ciklą norint išspręsti iškilusias problemas ir įgyvendinti projektą.

Modelling iterative compound optimisation using a self-avoiding walk

The optimisation phase is a crucial step in the process of drug development, yet the mechanics of the projects that make it up are poorly understood. Weak documentation of failed projects makes statistical analysis of the factors affecting project performance challenging, so a better approach may be the development of an underlying theory of how projects work. We present a model based on a modified random walk in a relevant chemical space and use it to produce simulations of projects and portfolios of projects. Simulation is used to explore parameters that might affect the performance of a project and shows that they fall into two groups--target and process--that affect the overall performance in distinct ways.