Investigating critical failure drivers of construction project at planning stage in Saudi Arabia

Alsulamy, Saleh

doi:10.1108/febe-02-2022-0007

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“…This new proposition suggests that it is recommended to give the SC responsibility already in the design stage to prevent problems in later stages. This is in keeping with other studies, which state that the design stage can have a significant impact on later stages in construction projects (Alsulamy, 2022;Khan et al, 2021;Zaneldin, 2016). However, it contrasts with other literature that states that late involvement (construction stage) of the SC is considered a preferred way of sub-contracting, despite negative characteristics (Lee et al, 2009).…”

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“…Considering that design responsibilities are increasingly pushed down to SCs nowadays, it is relevant to study which level of design responsibility MCs sub-contract to SCs and why. Few studies address this, but decisions made during the design stage can have a significant impact on following stages (Alsulamy, 2022; Zaneldin, 2016). This research bridges this gap in knowledge.…”

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Level of sub-contracting design responsibilities in design and construct civil engineering bridge projects

Graaf

Pater

Voordijk

2023

FEBE

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PurposeIn the construction industry, an under researched area of study is how main contractor (MC) sub-contract design responsibilities to sub-contractor (SC). This lack of knowledge is particularly serious in the context of delivery methods such as design and construct where design responsibilities are pushed down the supply chain. In this study, it is aimed to explore which level of design responsibility MCs sub-contract to SCs, for what reasons, and what the impact of sub-contracting decisions is on projects.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative in-depth multiple case study was conducted. Six sub-contracting cases were examined in two civil engineering projects. In each project, the MCs sub-contracted pre-fabricated beams, reinforcement and railing to SCs. Data collection included document analysis and interviews. A within-case and cross-case analysis was conducted to examine emerging empirical patterns. These patterns were used to elaborate theory and develop propositions.FindingsMCs sub-contracted design responsibilities to SCs as suggested by literature. However, despite that sub-contracting was in keeping with literature, several problems were reported in the cases where MCs involved SCs no earlier than in the construction stage. This is not to be expected according to theory.Originality/valueThis study adds value to the sub-contracting field as it provides new insights in relationships between the level of design responsibilities sub-contracted and the impact of that on projects. The study also revealed new factors such as building information modelling (BIM) interoperability that should get more attention in sub-contracting.

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confidence: 91%

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confidence: 99%

Level of sub-contracting design responsibilities in design and construct civil engineering bridge projects

Graaf

Pater

Voordijk

2023

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“…It describes behavior as well as judging and evaluating procedures [19]. The construction sector governs any country's economy and is considered an indicator of a nation's financial well-being [51,52]. There have been lamentations about project performance among countries, as evidenced by the number of failures reported on construction project performance [52].…”

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“…The construction sector governs any country's economy and is considered an indicator of a nation's financial well-being [51,52]. There have been lamentations about project performance among countries, as evidenced by the number of failures reported on construction project performance [52]. Performance measurement systems have evolved into critical tools in the successful management of organizations in order to ensure that their objectives are met.…”

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Influence of Social and Economic Factors on Construction Project Performance in Pakistan

Khahro

Memon

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The performance of a building project is a key determinant of its ultimate success. The failure of a construction project can be attributed to a variety of issues. Among these criteria, success and long-term sustainability have been identified as crucial. It has been established that social and economic considerations play a considerable effect in project completion. In Pakistani construction projects, however, there is a lack of a systematic framework for measuring the impact of social and economic elements on project success. It is, therefore, important to determine social and economic elements and their impact on project performance measures. Initially, 29 experts representing clients, consultants, and contractors were interviewed, and the factors relevant to Pakistan were shortlisted based on interviews. SPSS software was used to analyze the data, and the results were presented in tables and graphs. Safety, land value, health, employment, and education were the top five social factors, while the top five economic factors were productivity, employment, transportation, market access, and local market. As project performance indicators, time, customer satisfaction, cost, health and safety, and quality were identified. Based on these characteristics, a questionnaire was designed, and data from 154 valid replies were gathered and analyzed using the linear multiple regression approach. These equations have been constructed to examine the impact of social and economic factors on time, cost, health and safety, and quality. Using the findings of this research, we can better understand how social and economic aspects affect project outcomes and raise industry standards. These resources will be useful to the project manager in formulating a sound project management strategy and enhancing project results.

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“…Alzaraa et al (2016) report the investigation of university construction project delays through the performance information procurement (PIP) system to minimize the delays caused by Saudi Arabian public projects. Alsulamy (2022) has investigated the critical failure factors (CFFs) of construction projects at the planning stage in Saudi Arabia. He has found that the top CFFs are time disputes over projects, cost overruns and total abandonment.…”

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Impact assessment of critical success factors (CSFs) in public construction projects of Saudi Arabia

Alragabah,

Ahmed

2024

FEBE

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PurposeThere is a limited number of research work on critical success factors (CSFs) in public construction projects in Saudi Arabia. In response to this knowledge gap, the objective of this paper is to assess the impact of CSFs on the government construction projects in Saudi Arabia. The success factors are investigated from a broader consideration of failure criteria, from consideration of most effectiveness in successful project completion and also from consideration of the impact of implementing control processes for successful project completion.Design/methodology/approachThis study has analysed the impact of success factors on construction projects in Saudi Arabia using a descriptive methodology. An exhaustive literature survey is undertaken to identify the success and failure factors related to government construction projects in Saudi Arabia. The survey data are sorted out and analysed by cost, schedule, technical, context and finance dimensions of the projects based on project types, engineering complexity, size, modality, jurisdictional control and funding approach. To evaluate the influence of success factors implementation, qualitative data were collected in a survey via a web-based questionnaire that was sent to officials working and occupying a responsible position in national project guidelines organizations and in government construction organizations in Saudi Arabia. In all, 28 CSFs were identified, ranked and evaluated for their impact on project success. The four identified factors belong to process categories of construction projects, nine factors belong to management of construction projects and 15 success factors are identified for impact assessment of implementation in construction projects.FindingsThe study's findings have identified and ranked the top five CSFs that significantly influence project outcomes, including meeting time targets, adhering to financial budgets, delivering desired outcomes for all stakeholders, effectively managing risks and assembling the appropriate team while optimizing resource allocation. Additionally, the research indicates that hindrances to projects primarily stem from execution, economic, human and political factors. The study advocates for strict controls over incomplete engineering designs and advises against contractors independently handling design work to ensure project success. Additionally, addressing contractors' qualifications and financial matters is crucial for project success. By highlighting these CSFs and challenges, the research provides actionable insights to enhance project management practices in the construction industry.Research limitations/implicationsThis study is limited to the infrastructure projects constructed by governmental bodies with the participation of officials from government organizations. Further study, including private projects and officials working on private projects, may be needed to generalized the research outcome.Originality/valueNumerous studies have investigated CSFs in construction projects, but few have examined their relevance to Saudi Arabian government projects. This study aims to fill this gap by identifying key CSFs specific to Saudi Arabian public sector construction projects and assessing their impact on project success. It advocates for stringent controls in the Saudi Arabian construction sector, emphasizing the importance of preventing incomplete or altered engineering designs by contractors to increase the success rate of public sector projects. This research offers practical insights to stakeholders, advancing project management practices in Saudi Arabia's construction sector for improved outcomes and resource utilization.

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Investigating critical failure drivers of construction project at planning stage in Saudi Arabia

Cited by 6 publications

References 31 publications

Level of sub-contracting design responsibilities in design and construct civil engineering bridge projects

Level of sub-contracting design responsibilities in design and construct civil engineering bridge projects

Influence of Social and Economic Factors on Construction Project Performance in Pakistan

Impact assessment of critical success factors (CSFs) in public construction projects of Saudi Arabia

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