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Critical Success Factors for Construction Projects Delivery: Emerging Contractor’s Perspectives
The unsatisfactory performance of emerging contractor projects in South Africa has been a concern over the years. The study aims to identify and analyse factors critical in ensuring the successful delivery of construction projects from emerging contractors’ perspectives. A qualitative approach was used to gather empirical data using interviews. Data was collected by interviewing 26 emerging contractors in the Free State province. Data were analysed via thematic contents analysis. The findings indicate many emerging contractors have been involved in projects that did not meet the planned schedule and budget. Again, it was revealed that emerging contractors perceive proper planning and good communication amongst project team members, using management software, good management of stakeholders, and pro-activeness in resolving problems and continuous supervision as critical factors for project success. Data was collected from emerging contractors operating from Free State only; thus, the findings may not be generalisable. Emerging contractors are aware of the factors that will enhance the success of their project, yet they usually fail to apply these factors. Therefore, emerging contractors must be sensitised about implementing effective strategies to improve their project performance. The study gives an insight into the critical factors for construction project success that will guide other contractors on what they must do to ensure the success of their projects.
Critical Success Factors for Construction Projects Delivery: Emerging Contractor’s Perspectives
The unsatisfactory performance of emerging contractor projects in South Africa has been a concern over the years. The study aims to identify and analyse factors critical in ensuring the successful delivery of construction projects from emerging contractors’ perspectives. A qualitative approach was used to gather empirical data using interviews. Data was collected by interviewing 26 emerging contractors in the Free State province. Data were analysed via thematic contents analysis. The findings indicate many emerging contractors have been involved in projects that did not meet the planned schedule and budget. Again, it was revealed that emerging contractors perceive proper planning and good communication amongst project team members, using management software, good management of stakeholders, and pro-activeness in resolving problems and continuous supervision as critical factors for project success. Data was collected from emerging contractors operating from Free State only; thus, the findings may not be generalisable. Emerging contractors are aware of the factors that will enhance the success of their project, yet they usually fail to apply these factors. Therefore, emerging contractors must be sensitised about implementing effective strategies to improve their project performance. The study gives an insight into the critical factors for construction project success that will guide other contractors on what they must do to ensure the success of their projects.
Critical Success Factors for Construction Projects Delivery: Emerging Contractor’s Perspectives
Aigbavboa, Clinton (editor) / Thwala, Wellington (editor) / Aghimien, Douglas (editor) / Amoah, Christopher (author) / Venter, Peter Viwe (author) / Ayesu-Koranteng, Emma (author)
Construction Industry Development Board Postgraduate Research Conference ; 2022 ; Eastern Cape, South Africa
Towards a Sustainable Construction Industry: The Role of Innovation and Digitalisation ; Chapter: 36 ; 356-369
2023-04-24
14 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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