Chileshe, N and Haupt, T C (2005) Modelling critical success factors of construction project management (CPM). Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 3(2), pp. 140-154. ISSN 1726-0531
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to model the critical success factors of construction project management (CPM). Despite the emergence of construction project management as an academic discipline, existing instrument found in literature were for measuring the importance of Construction Managers and Project Managers skills or attributes yet the combined dual role of Construction Project Management as a discipline or profession remains under researched. After collecting 58 empirical observations from within the South African construction related organisations, the paper tests the theoretical relationships by using the structural equation modelling (SEM) technique. The research identifies six factors which are critical for the effectiveness of CPM. The study also highlights the benefits of modelling the factors using tradition methods such as bivariate correlation and multiple regression analysis techniques to extract factors of CPM. The results indicate that correlation between the “hard” and “soft” skills is necessary for the effective implementation of Construction Project Management. The proposed theoretical model not only has the potential to enhance competitive success but can act as a valuable diagnostic tool in addressing the effectiveness of construction project management.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction project management; critical success factors; structural equation model |
| Index terms: | emergence, multiple regression analysis, critical success factor, construction manager, structural equation modelling, implementation, modelling, construction project management, structural equation model, effectiveness, profession, project manager |
| Subjects: | systems engineering, statistical analysis, project management theory and practice, performance management, analytical methods, contractual arrangements, control systems, institututions, profession |
| Topics: | Project Management, Research Practice, Engineering Principles, Procurement, Roles and Professions, Quality Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCA |
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