Iyer, K C and Jha, K N (2006) Critical factors affecting schedule performance: Evidence from Indian construction projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(8), pp. 871-881. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
Over 40% of Indian construction projects are facing time overrun ranging from 1 to 252 months; the reasons for which are being studied by researchers to suggest possible remedial measures. This paper identifies 55 attributes responsible for impacting performance of the projects. These attributes were then presented to Indian construction professionals in the form of a questionnaire. Statistical analysis of responses on the attributes segregated them into distinct sets of success attributes and failure attributes. Factor analysis of sets of success attributes and failure attributes separately grouped them into six critical success factors and seven critical failure factors. In order to understand the extent of contribution these factors have on the outcome of a construction project, a second stage questionnaire survey was also undertaken. The analyses of responses of the second stage questionnaire led us to conclude that two success factors and one failure factor: commitment of project participants; owner's competence; and conflict among project participants contribute significantly in enhancement of current performance level of the project. The extent of their contribution has, however, been observed to vary for a given level of project performance. The analyses results are expected to help project professionals to focus on a few factors and get the optimum results rather than giving attention to all the factors and not getting the proportionate results.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | conflicts; India; project management; scheduling |
| Index terms: | statistical analysis, critical factor, owner, time overrun, project management, India, factor analysis, project performance, construction professional, survey, success factor, commitment, schedule performance, failure factor, scheduling, critical success factor, questionnaire, evidence, construction project, competence |
| Subjects: | health monitoring assessment and metrics, data science, operations research, psychology, control systems, risk assessment, evaluation and assessment methods, data collection methods, statistical analysis, sociology, project controls, personnel development, project management theory and practice, professional development, Geography, production management |
| Topics: | Human Resources, Organizational Design, Time Control, Health and Safety, Information Management, Project Management, Geographical Context, Research Practice, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCEA |
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