Project Success Criteria Research Articles

Key Success Factors and Their Impact on the Performance of Construction Projects: Case in Qatar

The success of a construction project depends on different factors, the knowledge of the project managers, and the type of project being developed. In this paper, based on a review of the literature, 23 factors are identified as critical and they are grouped into top-management support, project manager’s skills, project team skills, and stakeholder-management knowledge. A framework with 23 hypotheses is developed to assess the relation between these factors and project performance. The analysis of the framework is conducted based on the responses obtained from a survey of 266 engineers working on construction projects in Qatar. The results show a positive relationship between critical success factors and project performance. The highest positive perception is shown for stakeholder engagement by the top management (mean = 5.589 ± 0.582) and the lowest positive perception for the need to predict stakeholder influence (mean = 3.939 ± 0.852). The analysis of the relative importance of these factors shows that the top-management support category is ranked highest for the success of a project. Although the perceptions are based on Qatar’s study, the success factors, their relationship with project success criteria, and project performance are global; therefore, the framework could be tailored and applied in different project contexts.

Success of research projects. Prediction and assessment from the point of view of project stakeholders thereby taking into account a sustainability approach

The aim of the article is to present the results of research on the success of research projects. Based on the conducted quantitative research, the importance of individual success factors and success criteria of research projects were determined, taking into account the opinions of various stakeholders thereby a sustainable approach. The research results indicate the high importance of most of the success factors and the success criteria of research projects pointed out in the literature and those in turn are important for project management and supports decision-making.

Systematic Literature Review on Success Criteria for Dam Engineering Projects

Systematic Literature Review on Success Criteria for Dam Engineering Projects

Evaluating the Management of Critical Success Factors of Residential Complex’s Projects and their impact on Cost, Time, and Quality in Erbil Governorate

Background: The characteristics of any project require a specific type of management. Companies and project management associations all over the world started to develop and follow these standards. Best practices in project management, if followed, may increase the chances of success in achieving goals when dealing with projects. Many studies and researchers worked earlier on critical success factors (CSF). Each type of project has its own CSF that should be considered during construction. Objective: This study focuses on covering the notion of residential complex projects (RCP) success according to two fundamental components (success criteria and critical success factors by identifying the critical success factors (CSF) on the basis of their large impact on the golden triangle (cost, time, and quality), and calculating the degree of actual practicing of each factor. Methods: A questionnaire survey has been adopted and distributed to a sample of 142 stakeholders involved in the construction of residential complex projects to calculate their impact on time, cost, and quality. Moreover, a case study for 20 constructed projects has been adopted to evaluate the average fulfilments of 8 identified management success criteria and 8 identified project success criteria using a questionnaire survey. Finally, the degree of management success and project success for each project has been calculated. Results: The results reveal 17 CSF ranging between large and very large impact on managing residential complex projects. The highest rank is realistic cost estimate and projects completed within the budget, adequate risk identification and management procedures, adequate project management tools, techniques, and standards. The study revealed that project success criteria differ from one project to another and the relative priorities among critical success factors may change for different projects even if they are of same type not only among different types of projects. The results show that management success doesn’t guarantee project success because success means different things to different people. User’s satisfaction is essential for project success. Conclusion: A scientific base should be used to identify CSF with a significant impact on the golden triangle and combine it with project success criteria. That is the classic answer for the measurement success, because it could be easily applied and normally gathers consensus within stakeholders. This study will contribute an improvement to the existing management system.

Towards a Unified Framework for Project Success Score Computation in Construction Projects

The discussion of project success has expanded beyond project management and success criteria. The main cause of the failure to evaluate project performance in construction projects is the absence of a shared definition and a common set of criteria for project success. The aim of this paper is to develop a framework which includes certain success criteria to assess construction projects and allows for the calculation of a Project Success Score (PSS). The Rapid Impact Assessment Matrix (RIAM) approach is adopted and modified appropriately, providing a framework that combines primary and secondary success criteria to compute a comprehensive Project Success Score (PSS). Seventeen (17) success criteria are included in the framework, and their corresponding thresholds are formulated to determine the limits of failure of a project. The final PSS consists of five distinct classes, which range from the level of absolute success (PSS in the range of 9361 to 13,500) to the level of absolute failure (13 to 384). Finally, a web application that simulates the PSS framework is developed. The web application was tested by an end-user, in order to assess its applicability and ease of use, and the facilitation of the whole computation process of PSS was ensured. This paper provides a rational framework through which construction projects can be rapidly assessed, with the aim of highlighting the potential unsuccessful criteria in each project and increasing the probability of more effective project outcomes.

It’s About Time: A Systematic Review of the Study of Time in Project Management

Time is one of the most important aspects of project management practice. Timely delivery of projects is one of the main success criteria for projects. Every year nearly half of all projects that start then fail to complete on time or miss their initial deadlines. Many project underperformances and failures are associated with time-related issues. Despite its acknowledged importance in project management practice, time-related phenomena are not often at the forefront of project management research. This paper takes stock of time-related research in project management discipline. We report how time is conceived and applied in project management research. First, we review time-related scholarship appearing in all issues of three leading project management journals. Then we review scholarship on time-related phenomena in project management published outside of three journals. Analysis of 165 articles reveals time-related research in project management is scarce and scattered, addressed in background or supporting positions rather than focal point of investigation. We identify gaps in seven themes of temporal research and present a research agenda for each to bring time-related phenomena to the forefront of project management research, which will prove beneficial in project management practice. We propose a shift in focus to studying time-related phenomena in project management to address some of the costly time-related issues.

Study on Factors Affecting The Successful Implementation of Construction Projects in West Lombok District and Mataram City

A construction project that can be completed properly is the result of a combination and interaction of various related activities, elements and processes, both planned and unplanned and in a changing environment, several factors are more dominant in influencing project success. to help allocate available resources. The purpose of this research is to find out the factors for the success of a construction project and the extent of the influence of these factors on the success of the project, especially the implementation of construction in the district of West Lombok and the city of Mataram. The ultimate goal of this research is to provide tools for parties involved in the implementation of construction, to predict project success and provide useful information in allocating resources to produce satisfactory results. This research consists of two stages, namely the pilot study and the second stage of research. In the pilot study in the form of a questionnaire containing questions referring to Chan's research (1998), it has succeeded in obtaining data from 60 respondents from business practitioners in the construction service sector in the district of West Lombok. Mataram city. The second phase of the questionnaire obtained data for 52 respondents consisting of project owners, professional practitioners, both consultants and contractors. The mean value of the tap factors from a total of 44 variables resulted in the 15 factors with the highest ranking. The fifteen factors were analyzed by step wise multiple regression to determine the extent of the influence of each factor on the project's success criteria. The six most dominant factors influencing project success are the project owner's emphasis on time, quality and cost of supervision, involvement with the implementation team from the start, health & safety programs supported by the parent company, and relationships with fellow business associates.The results of the study prove that the project design factors that are adequate enough to be carried out at the construction implementation stage are the factors that most influence the project's success, followed by supervision at the construction implementation stage running well, the project team's technical ability, communication between the parties involved in the implementation. construction, and regular coordination.

Identification of Success Factors in Construction Projects- A systematic literature review

Abstract: The study was conducted to write a review paper on the identification of most important factors in order of importance after reviewing various studies on the subject. These factors can serve as a guideline while undertaking any project related to the construction industry. Moreover, var- ious aspects of the project have also been explored regarding key traits of Project Team, Project stakeholders, and Project management practices. These highlighted areas can play an important role in the successful project management of any project related to the construction industry. There are many factors that need to be considered during the course project planning, Project execution/implementation, and finishing of the projects. These factors play vital role for on-time completion of the construction Project. Out of the numerous factors involved, there are some critical factors which are compulsory to be considered for the success of the construction project. Index Terms: Construction project success, Project success factor, Project success criteria, Literature review

Impact of Effective Supply Chain Management and Supply Chain Risk Management Capabilities on Construction Project Performance

Objectives: To investigate the impact of effective Supply Chain Management (SCM) on construction project performance measured by project success criteria and on Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) capabilities. The study also aims to examine the mediating role of SCRM capabilities on the relation between effective SCM and project success criteria in an uncertain situation like COVID-19. Methods: The investigation was conducted on survey data received from 134 project practitioners from rail construction projects in India by the Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) technique using Smart PLS3. Findings/Results: Results revealed a significant positive linkage between effective SCM and construction project success criteria of time, cost, quality, and also with SCRM capabilities. The findings also confirmed the mediating role of SCRM capabilities on the relation between effective SCM and project time and cost. However, no mediating role in the relationship between effective SCM and project quality was observed. Application: Findings will help in sensitizing construction project professionals on the importance of effective SCM and developing SCRM capabilities to make projects a success even in uncertain supply chain situations. The findings also reinforced the applicability of the Resource-based view and paradox theory in understanding Supply chains. Novelty: This research had used three project success criteria as dependent variables instead of using overall project success as done in earlier studies in the project management and the SCM arena. Keywords: Supply Chain Management (SCM); Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM); Railway Construction Project; Project Success; PLS-SEM

Providing a model to choose the most appropriate agile method in construction projects

The use of agile methods according to the success criteria that meet the needs of building projects will increase the efficiency of the construction industry. Most previous research has examined the effects of agility application on one of the success metrics or the implementation of a single agile approach, and no research has been found to select an agile method based on success criteria in construction. In this research, by creating a relationship between success criteria and agile methods and adopting a systematic approach, the appropriate technique was selected in accordance with the needs of the construction industry. This research aims to select the appropriate agile method based on the success criteria of construction projects. By conducting a thorough literature review, a longlist of success criteria and most common agile methods in construction was identified. Then, using the Delphi technique, the most critical criteria were extracted. Additionally, by employing the analytic hierarchy process method, the most appropriate agile technique was determined and ranked. The results show that Scrum is the most adaptable agile method in the construction industry. Furthermore, the most critical criterion affecting the selection of agile methods was determined to be ‘completion of the project on time’.

Ladder to success – eliciting project managers’ perceptions of IS project success criteria

The traditional approach to assess information system (IS) project success is adherence to planning (ATP) – meeting budget, schedule, and requirements targets. Today, scholars agree that ATP is insufficient to adequately assess IS project success, but an agreed-on set of success criteria is still missing. Many works on this topic are based on theoretical considerations rather than empirical inquiries. We analyze practitioners’ subjective perspectives by investigating what criteria IS project managers consider relevant for IS project success assessment. We interview eleven experienced project managers in Germany, applying Repertory Grid and Laddering to minimize potential biases. Our results yield eight success criteria, indicating that criteria like process efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction must be considered in addition to ATP. Scholars can use our findings to apply the identified success criteria in future studies. Practitioners gain insights into the expert perspective on project success and might rethink the way of assessing success in their projects.

Exploring the relationship between sustainability and project success - conceptual model and expected relationships

Sustainability is one of the most important challenges of our time. Companies are integrating sustainability in their marketing, communication and their actions. Sustainability has more recently also been linked to project management. The logic behind this link is that sustainability needs change and projects are realizing change. Several studies explored how the concept of sustainability impact project management. The research project reported in this paper elaborates on these works by studying how sustainability affects project success. Project managers, logically, strive for project success and considering sustainability may influence this success. Based upon a review of relevant literature, the paper develops a conceptual model that provides a more detailed understanding of how considering different dimensions of sustainability may affect the individual criteria of project success. The study also provides a conceptual mapping of the different relationships between dimensions of sustainability and criteria of project success. This mapping shows that the most positive relationships are expected for the relationship between sustainability and the success criteria stakeholder satisfaction, future readiness and controlled project execution. The expected relationship between considering sustainability and completing the project on schedule and within budget is uncertain.

Software security risk management in DEVOPS methodology

It’s impossible to talk about cloud technologies, modern applications and, in general, digital transformation, and not to mention security. The same applies to software development, in particular the DevOps methodology. DevOps is a software development methodology that focuses on communication, integration, and collaboration between IT professionals ensuring rapid product deployment. DevOps practice reflects the idea of continuous improvement and automation. Many practices are designed for one or more stages of the development cycle. Three hundred hours spent on software development can be wasted in just 30 seconds, if only one defect during operation is detected. This, subsequently, can ruin reputation of the whole product, and as a result there will be no choice but to simply remove it from the market. And this establishes the importance and necessity of quality control [1].
 To ensure quality of software products during development risk management should be used at every stage of the DevOps lifecycle. Implementing DevOps without paying attention to security will definitely increase risks of attacks. Risk is the occurrence of an uncertain event that positively or negatively affects measured criteria of project success. These can be events that have happened in the past or current events, or something that may happen in the future. These uncertain events can affect target, business, technical and qualitative objectives of the project [2].
 Main stages of risk management include:
 
 risk identification;
 risk analysis and assessment;
 risk response;
 risk monitoring and control.
 
 The purpose of the article is to choose the method of risk analysis and assessment in the DevOps methodology. When using risk management model in DevOps, it is important to choose risk assessment method that is optimal for the criteria relevant to DevOps. To such criteria authors attribute cost of resources, time spent, accuracy of evaluation. Therefore, the choice of risk assessment method is an important component of the process of creating secure software. Risk assessment methods such as PRisMA, PRAM, FMEA, DREAD and FTA were considered in this work.

Success Factors in Projects

The literature of project success is very wide one. Various articles focus on the evolution of the understanding of project success. Most of the projects we hear of in media are either over budget, late or are simply not good enough and still different lobbies of people claim that those projects have been successful. Neither the practitioners nor the academicians seem to agree on what constitutes project success. It seems to be a rather elusive concept. This paper attempts to put forth the points of views of different researchers in this field and focuses primarily on the factors that affect the project outcome regardless of the type of project. Two sets of factors contributed to successful outcome of a project: the macro and micro factors. A set of macro includes the realm of the owner, while micro factors fall in construction domain. Other factors were grouped into four areas: factors related to: project, project manager and team, organization, and the external environment. More factors were investigated by other researchers, factors including applied methods, individuals in projects, and organizational context. Therefore, every party in the project has its own perception thus forming different criteria of project success. These differences of perception explain the reason why the same project could be considered a success by one and unsuccessful by another.

Analysis of Factors Affecting the Success of Sustainable Development Projects with the Help of Machine Learning Tools

Sustainable development projects are a group of development projects created with the aim of sustainable urban growth and development. To achieve development, it is essential to pay attention to the existence of projects. The point to consider is the threat of these expensive assets by all kinds of risks, such as floods, earthquakes, wars, mistakes, and price fluctuations, during the life cycle of projects from the beginning of their idea to the end of their useful life. Hence, the main objective of the study is to analyze the criteria and factors of project success and different machine learning strategies to achieve success and predict specific construction performance. To meet that aim, the research employs the descriptive approach, and analytical and logical aspects are derived from various sources such as research articles, published materials, online websites, books, and articles. The study’s results reveal that employing machine learning tools and algorithms to create a link between project success factors and criteria and prediction can bring multiple advantages, including high accuracy, ease of use, and inference for decision‐making. It can be concluded that algorithmic solutions could be integrated in a manner that project managers can adequately utilize to enhance project success by eliminating potential risks and guiding the project toward attaining its objectives.

ВЗАЄМОДІЯ ЗІ СТЕЙКХОЛДЕРАМИ ЯК ФАКТОР УСПІХУ ПРОЄКТУ

The purpose of this paper is to analyze project success criteria, study the interpretation of the term "project stakeholders," define their values, study the methodology of project stakeholder analysis in close connection with the assessment of project implementation success. One of the modern management directions is the theory of interested parties, which determines the direction of the company's development, taking into account the value orientations of the company's main stakeholders. Given the uniqueness of project implementation for organizations, time constraints, and the possibility of various types of risks arising due to the dynamism of project environment, stakeholders’ influence on a project outcome is critical. That is why it is important to establish effective interaction with all the interested parties of the project for successful implementing projects. The paper highlights the criteria for project success. It is found that, in addition to compliance with the key parameters and limitations of the project, the success of the project implementation also determines the level of satisfaction of all its stakeholders. The author of the paper considered and grouped the main interpretations of the term "stakeholder" that relate to the project management. The paper also substantiates that in project management, interaction with stakeholders should be inextricably linked to the assessment of project success, which is determined by the degree of satisfaction with the value received by all interested parties when their interests are balanced. In the paper, the author considered effective tools that help with the identification, analysis, and active involvement of stakeholders, who contribute to the effective implementation of the project, the achievement of its goals and results, ensuring the satisfaction of all interested parties and achieving its success. In addition, the main advantages that are achieved due to the establishment of effective interaction with project stakeholders are highlighted.

Determination of the Critical Success Criteria for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Projects in Turkey

Although the PPP concept is preferred for delivering mega-infrastructure projects in developed and developing countries in recent years, the success of these projects has been criticized. Especially, in Turkey, there are intensive criticisms about these project’s success concerning economic and environmental aspects. Determining the success criteria and their importance levels are key to remedy these issues since project teams can identify the clear set of the objectives of these projects, and all processes in PPP projects can be performed for achieving these objectives. There are studies about the success criteria of PPP projects in the literature. However, none of these studies focuses on Turkey. Given the fact that success criteria vary concerning the country’s cultural, economic, and traditional background, success criteria specific to Turkish PPP projects must be determined. Additionally, success criteria also vary among the different stakeholders, and unawareness of these differences puts the project success at risk. Thus, differences in perspectives of the public and private sectors were also investigated in this study. Firstly, 15 success criteria were extracted from the literature. Then, a questionnaire survey was organized to collect expert’s opinion about the importance of these criteria. 33 experts participated in this questionnaire survey. The data collected through the questionnaire survey was analyzed by using factor analysis and 4 factors were determined at the end of this analysis. Finally, the Mann-Whitney U test was performed to investigate the differences in perspectives of the public and private sectors. The factor analysis shows that the most important factors are project delivery and the project’s contribution to the public’s prosperity. Besides, the findings indicated that stakeholders have considerable disagreements on three criteria, namely quality of the project with meeting output specifications, reliable and quality public service, and reduced public sector administrative costs.

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.

Breakdown of Engineering Projects’ Success Criteria

AbstractThis paper presents the findings from a study of the breakdown of project success criteria. An exploration of the evolution of studies on the success of engineering projects over decades wa...

Impact of Project Management on Project Success at Engineering Firms in Kuwait

The aim of the study is to assess the relationship between project management (PM) practices and project success (PS) criteria in engineering firms in Kuwait. As a first step, a comprehensive literature review followed by interviews with CEOs from 10 selected firms and consultations with three experts were conducted to design the research framework. As a result, a research model that consists of PM practices measured by six dimensions (leadership, IT, teamwork, planning, governance, and communication) and PS criteria measured by three dimensions (impact on customers, impact on project team, and business success) were instilled. Based on statistical analysis on the survey responses, it was found that communication and teamwork are the strongest predictors for PS criteria, and other PM dimensions were perceived to be less important. This result is encouraging and comforting as it shows that the team-oriented factors are perceived to be important in the success of projects and implies that having a cohesive team is crucial for managing successful projects.