Watfa, M K; Abdelrehim, A; Shahin, N and Jaafar, K (2023) A structural equation model to assess the impact of sustainability management on the success of construction projects. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(10), pp. 1653-1664. ISSN 1562-3599
Abstract
Sustainability, linked to the triple bottom line is a very advantageous approach in managing construction projects. However, organizations continue to apply traditional management best practices that lack a clear integration of sustainability factors. Hence, this research aims to identify the key factors of sustainability in project management within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and to assess their potential impact on project success using Structural Equation Model (SEM). The structural model investigates 37 technical attributes across 12 confirmatory factors. It was found that there is a significant positive relationship between Project Sustainability Management (PSM) and Project Success (PS). Finally, the research provides a theoretical framework to achieve more sustainable and successful projects in the future.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | confirmatory factor analysis; project success; project sustainability management; structural equation modeling; triple bottom line |
| Index terms: | structural equation model, best practice, project management, project success, sustainability management, integration, construction project, United Arab Emirates, confirmatory factor analysis, structural equation modelling |
| Subjects: | environmental engineering, statistical analysis, organizational analysis, project management theory and practice, production management, Geography, business |
| Topics: | Sustainability, Business Strategy, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Project Management, Organizational Design |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCA |
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