scholarly journals Relationship between Project Consultants’ Performance and Project Success in the Rwandan Construction Industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 09 (01) ◽  
pp. 138-154
Author(s):  
Elysé Masengesho ◽  
Ji Wei ◽  
Rosette Niyirora ◽  
Nadine Umubyeyi
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Project Success

scholarly journals A comparison of the suitability of FIDIC and NEC conditions of contract in Palestine

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 241-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haytham Besaiso ◽  
Peter Fenn ◽  
Margaret Emsley ◽  
David Wright
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Project Success ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Extant Literature ◽  
Do So

Purpose The standard forms of construction contract are receiving greater attention in the management of projects scholarship as they probably influence the project success and project disputes. The extant literature suggests that the standard forms of construction contract are one of the top sources of disputes. The purpose of this paper is to examine the effectiveness of the standard forms of construction contract, FIDIC and NEC, in reducing disputes in the Palestinian construction industry. Design/methodology/approach The researchers have used qualitative methods to collect data and more specifically have undertaken 12 semi-structured interviews. Findings The study reveals that the standard forms of construction contract can be a tool to minimise disputes, but certainly not to eradicate them, and NEC appears to be more capable than FIDIC to do so. Originality/value This study contributes to knowledge by bringing an industrial perspective into the role of standard forms of contract in disputes creation and avoidance. The interviewees, recurrent users of FIDIC contract, criticised certain features and expressions and proposed some solutions.

scholarly journals Redefining the Use of Sustainable Development Goals at the Organisation and Project Levels—A Survey of Engineers

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Mansell ◽  
Simon P. Philbin ◽  
Efrosyni Konstantinou
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Project Success ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Business Skills ◽  
Creating Shared Value ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Local Impacts

The United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to deliver an improved future for people, planet and profit. However, they have not gained the required traction at the business and project levels. This article explores how engineers rate and use the SDGs at the organisational and project levels. It adopts the Realist Evaluation’s Context–Mechanism–Outcomes model to critically evaluate practitioners’ views on using SDGs to measure business and project success. The study addresses the thematic areas of sustainability and business models through the theoretical lens of Creating Shared Value and the Triple Bottom Line. A survey of 325 engineers indicated four primary shortfalls for measuring SDGs on infrastructure projects, namely (1) leadership, (2) tools and methods, (3) engineers’ business skills in measuring SDG impact and (4) how project success is too narrowly defined as outputs (such as time, cost and scope) and not outcomes (longer-term local impacts and stakeholder value). The research study is of value to researchers developing business models that address the SDGs and also practitioners in the construction industry who seek to link their investment decisions to the broader outcomes of people, planet and profit through the UN SDGs.

Measuring Project Success in the Construction Industry

2004 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 31-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shawn W. Hughes ◽  
Donald D. Tippett ◽  
Warren K. Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Project Success

scholarly journals Effective Factors on Project Success in Malaysian Construction Industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Amjad Pirotti ◽  
Abolfazl Keshavarzsaleh ◽  
F. A. Mohd Rahim ◽  
Norhanim Zakaria
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Project Success ◽  
Consensus Definition ◽  
Effective Factors ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Correlation And Regression Analysis ◽  
Management Project ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractAlthough success is a word that encapsulates a general and wide idea and it is challenging to provide a definite and a consensus definition from all individuals concerned, for many years, there has been a growing interest in identification of the success factors and the relationship with project success. In this research, the main objective investigates the relationship between top management, project mission, personnel, communication and Schedule/Plan and project success in construction industry in Malaysia. A survey was conducted among Managers and Employees of construction companies registered with Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) of Malaysia and the correlation and regression analysis was carried out in order to test the hypotheses of the study. Key areas are now offered that practitioners and academics should further explore to contribute to the knowledge body on project success and to explore in more details which factors affect project success in construction industry in Malaysia.

Benefits of Implementing Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Infrastructure Projects

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-140
Author(s):  
Rozita Samimpay ◽  
Ehsan Saghatforoush
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Project Success ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Time Cost ◽  
Infrastructure Projects ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Construction Integration ◽  
New Strategies

AbstractThe construction industry is changing constantly and becoming more complex. It requires new strategies for compliance with national and international scenarios. Developing each project is associated with many limitations, including time, cost, changes, wastes, and errors, which are often not avoidable. Due to numerous project stages and complexities in the construction industry, usually, different mistakes and duplications occur. Meanwhile, Building Information Modeling (BIM) has created one of the most important and essential changes in this industry and results in more in-depth cooperation among project stakeholders. BIM is one of the most recent innovations in the construction industry, which resolves the problems of projects faster. BIM can be applied by architects, engineers, contractors, project managers, etc. to achieve objectives such as reducing design errors, reducing time and cost, improving design and construction integration, and increasing coordination and cooperation among different sections. Given the significance of project success in every country and several problems in each project, using BIM is an appropriate solution, which its proper implementation requires understanding its benefits that is the main aim of this study. This research identifies and classifies these benefits through the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method, describing the significance of using BIM in infrastructure projects.

scholarly journals The role of information management in project management success: Narratives from entrepreneurs operating within the South African construction industry

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Willie T. Chinyamurindi
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
South African ◽  
Project Success ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
The South ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Role Of Information

Background: The South African construction industry is noted to be one of the most popular industries heavily dependent on projects. Calls exist for research that ascertains not just how entrepreneurs act as project managers but also the evaluation of project success and the role information management plays in all this.Objectives: The aim of this study was to understand the views and experiences of entrepreneurs in how: (1) project management success is conceptualised, and (2) the role that information management played to this within a South African construction industry space.Method: The study adopts a qualitative research approach using semi-structured interviews to generate narratives and themes around how: (1) project management success is conceptualised, and (2) the role that information management played to this. A sample of 15 entrepreneurs working within the construction industry was used for this study.Results: Based on the analysis of the narratives of the 15 entrepreneurs, project success was conceptualised mainly along three themes. Firstly, project success was about keeping the customer happy. Secondly, project success in the construction industry meant meeting the set targets, especially those of a financial nature. Finally, project success was about channelling internal synergies to realise external gains. Further, the 15 entrepreneurs espoused one main sub-theme around the role of information management to this conceptualisation of project success. This posits the role of information management to be a currency in effective decision-making.Conclusion: The study concluded by focusing on the implications and recommendations based on the identified themes.

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