Factors Affecting the Success of a Construction Project

Chan, Albert P.C.; Scott, David; Chan, Ada P.L.

doi:10.1061/(asce)0733-9364(2004)130:1(153)

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“…Previous studies have identified many critical success factors (CSFs) for construction projects. Chan et al (2004) identified five groups of factors influencing the success of construction project implementation, namely project-related factors, project procedures, project management actions, human-related factors, and the external environment. Zwikael and Globerson (2006) explored the impact of 16 planning processes and identified the most sensitive processes for a successful project [37].…”

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Critical Success Factors for Project Planning and Control in Prefabrication Housing Production: A China Study

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Abstract:The process of prefabrication housing production (PHP) has been inevitably faced with diverse challenges. A number of factors affect the successful implementation of PHP. However, the critical success factors (CSFs) remain unrevealed. This paper aims to examine the CSFs for the planning and control of PHP projects. A total of 23 factors were identified as a result of literature review, in-depth interviews and pilot studies with experts in the construction industry. A questionnaire survey was conducted with designers, manufacturers, and contractors in China. The result showed that the top five CSFs were: (1) designers' experience of PHP, (2) manufacturer's experience of PHP, (3) project manager's ability to solve problems, (4) maturity of techniques used in the detailed design phase, and (5) persistent policies and incentives. The 23 CSFs were further categorized into five groups via exploratory factor analysis, namely: (1) technology and method, (2) information, communication and collaboration, (3) external environment, (4) experience and knowledge, and (5) competence of the project manager. In particular, "technology and method" played the dominant role. This study contributes to the existing body of knowledge via a holistic approach covering the key actors of PHP such as designers, manufacturers as well as contractors to examine CSFs of PHP. These findings provided designers and project managers with a useful set of criteria for the effective project planning and control of PHP and facilitated the successful implementation PHP.

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Critical Success Factors for Project Planning and Control in Prefabrication Housing Production: A China Study

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“…Delay is one of the major risk factors for both contractors and owners and causes difficulties within the project and then leads to cost and time overrun. Chan (2004) highlighted that the cost overrun to be one of the most critical issue at the execution stage of the construction project. Also stated by (Van Der Westhuzien, 2005), the presence of cost overrun can be a reason behind the failure of a project.…”

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“…Project should perform functionality, management of the project and performance of the contractors during the process. In the other hand, Chan (2004) suggested that the key to a successful project completion and deliver is correct estimation, monitoring time performance, cost performance and the overall quality of the construction project.…”

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An Exploration of Causes for Delay and Cost Overruns In Construction Projects: Case Study of Australia, Malaysia & Ghana

Shah

2016

J. Adv. Coll. Engin. Mgt.

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Delay and cost overrun are the key problems of any construction projects. These issues are causing the negative impact on the development of country economic growth and prosperity. To overcome these issues, the paper is aimed to ascertain the most impelling factors causing the project delay and cost overrun, and highlight the possible measures so that the impact on construction projects could be reduced. Each country's quantitative data from past studies was selected to analyse and recommend the effective measures. A questionnaire survey was conducted in all three case studies adopting different data collection strategies. The main reason of selecting three case studies is to outline the comparative analysis of delay factors and to classify these factors into different priority level of influence in project delay from country to country. The findings from three case studies exposed that the most influential factors in Australia are (1) planning and scheduling deficiencies, (2) methods of construction, (3) effective monitoring and feedback process, whereas in Ghana, (1) delay in payment certificates (2) underestimating of project cost, (3) complexity and size of projects are the most influential factors. However, in Malaysia (1) Contractor's improper planning, (2) poor site management and (3) inadequate contractor's experience are the most impelling factors causing project delay and cost overrun. This paper has also analysed the average and least impact of the delay factors causing project delay and cost overrun in those countries. The paper concludes that there are diverse groups of delay factors from one country to another country that cause the project delay and cost overrun. It also concludes that there are diverse measures according to the nature of delay factor are necessary to reduce the impact on project delay and cost overrun in the construction industry in both developed and developing countries.

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“…Work by Chan, Scott, & Chan, (2004) on construction projects identified that the use of project management procedures was one of five main groups of independent variables that may impact on project performance with the other four groups being: project-related factors, project management actions, human-related factors and the external environment. The adoption of processes and procedures can also be viewed through project organizational hierarchies, with related projects being part of larger programs of work, which in turn are part of portfolios.…”

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Applying an Integrated Systems Perspective to the Management of Engineering Projects

Philbin¹

2015

Front. Eng

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Engineering projects can be subject to significant complexity, which may result in a number of issues and challenges that need to be addressed throughout the project life-cycle. Traditionally projects have been viewed according to the so called "iron triangle," i. e., achievement of project milestones according to schedule, cost and quality targets. While these targets are fundamentally important to the performance of engineering projects, it is possible to view projects on a systemic level in order to allow an adequate focus on all the underpinning factors that have the potential to influence the performance of projects. Consequently, a management framework has been developed that is based on an integrated systems perspective of engineering projects, where the performance of projects is a function of six contributing sub-systems that are: process, technology, resources, knowledge, culture and impact.

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Factors Affecting the Success of a Construction Project

Cited by 592 publications

References 20 publications

Critical Success Factors for Project Planning and Control in Prefabrication Housing Production: A China Study

Critical Success Factors for Project Planning and Control in Prefabrication Housing Production: A China Study

An Exploration of Causes for Delay and Cost Overruns In Construction Projects: Case Study of Australia, Malaysia & Ghana

Applying an Integrated Systems Perspective to the Management of Engineering Projects

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