Proactive Project Control Using Productivity Data and Time Series Analysis

Purpose of the study: This conceptual paper is based on a review of delay issues, risk response management and project performance in the Malaysian construction industry. The study also involved the evaluation of latent relationships among project-related delay factors, project risk response-related measures and project performance in terms of time and cost.
 Methodology: Literature in light of recent studies was reviewed and a thematic review approach was also conducted. The themes summarized delay issues, risk response measures, and project performance. Subsequently, the synthesized literature review aided the development of the conceptual framework for the delay mitigation model.
 Main Findings: The authors presented a model where project-related delay factors have a negative effect on project performance, project risk response-related measures have a positive effect on project performance and project risk response-related measures positively moderate the relationship between project-related delay factors and project performance.
 Applications of this study: This study will enable the construction practitioners to understand better ways to mitigate delay issues in the construction industry.
 Novelty/Originality of this study: This work offers a conceptual perspective on the enhancement of project performance in terms of cost and time by addressing the issues of project delay factors managed using project risk response-related measures.

Project Managers’ Capacity-Planning Practices for Infrastructure Projects in Qatar: A Narrative Literature Review

This study examines the economic and financial challenges, material delivery and supply chain disruptions, workforce health issues, and contractual problems faced by construction companies during the COVID-19 pandemic across different countries. The research aims to determine the effects of these challenges on project and company performance using data obtained from survey conducted with 126 construction professionals including architects and construction engineers operating in seven different geographic locations. The survey assessed the impact of pandemic-related problems on project performance using 21-item 5-point Likert attitude scale, followed by statistical analysis using the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann–Whitney U tests. The results indicate that the most significant factor affecting project performance is an economic factor related to sudden increases in material prices. Results reveal that remaining significant factors are mostly related to workforce issues. This study evaluates the changes in the construction sector during the COVID-19 pandemic and their effects on company and project performance. Guiding measures and strategies that can be taken to enhance companies’ resilience against similar global crises in the future are recommended.

Risk Management is recognized as an important exercise that creates value to a project and improves project performance. Time, cost and quality are the primary measures of a project performance in this industry. The success or failure in any construction project can be monitored through the attainment of these primary measures. Notably, Malaysian construction industry is considered as one of the important industries that positively contribute to the increase of Gross Domestic Product and subsequently the growth of the country’s economic development. Unfortunately, this industry suffers poor performance in which it leads to failure in accomplishing effective time, cost and quality performance. Most construction projects face a schedule delay, cost overrun and are poor in product quality. Thus, the aim of this study is to determine the influence of risk management on construction project performance of Malaysian companies based on these three primary measures. The degree of diffusion of risk management practice in the chosen construction project in Malaysia is also examined. The methodological approach exploited in this study is a case study approach involving analysis of documented data and face-to-face interviews with key players that hold different roles and responsibilities. They include a director, project managers, finance managers, contract managers and quantity surveyor managers. The results demonstrate that adopting effective risk management practices positively impacts project performance thus leading to project success. Nevertheless, the lack of knowledge and poor communication of risk management practices in construction projects contribute to the weak implementation of an effective and systematic risk management practices in Malaysia.

The general objective of this research was to assess the risk management process and project performance. The descriptive research design with a mixed qualitative and quantitative approach was used to a sample of 118 respondents selected from 168 target population using stratified sampling technique and Sloven’s formula. SPSS Statistical software was used in the analysis of the collected data into descriptive statistics by the help of mean and standard deviation. The inferential statistics were also analyzed as regression and correlation analysis. The results of this research have shown that project risk identification and performance of Mpazi channel construction project has a highly positive and significant relationship, with a coefficient of correlation of 0.970 and sig=.000, which is less than 0.05 level significance. The correlation results have also revealed r=0.979 and sig=0.00 which is less than 0.05 level of significance, hence proving a highly positive and significant relationship between project risk management strategy and performance of Mpazi channel construction project. The correlation results have also shown an r =0.985 and sig=0.00 which is less than 0.05 proving significant and positive relationship between project risk plan response and Mpazi Channel construction project performance. The research also found that a combination of project risk identification, risk management plan and risk plan response contributed to 97.5 percent (R2= 0.975) of the Mpazi Channel construction project success. Thus, the researcher concluded that the project risk management procedure has an impact on the performance of the Mpazi Channel construction project. Basing on the findings of the study, researcher recommends that a formal and planned project risk management procedure should be implemented throughout project planning to key construction personnel, support staff, and laborers. Keywords: Project Risk Management Process, Project Performance, Construction, Rwanda

The fragmented management of traditional construction projects, which mainly lacks the integration of project processes, results in schedule delays and cost overruns which often lead to client dissatisfaction, quality defects, and a raise in safety-related accidents. As a result, claims and disputes are most likely to arise between the contracting parties that can be extremely expensive and may severely impact the project performance. Numerous studies have investigated the impact of integrating sustainable management practices (SMPs) in construction projects on specific project performance objectives, such as cost, time, and quality; however, there is a need to investigate the effect of implementing SMPs on claims and dispute resolution. This research aims to fill the existing literature gap by identifying correlations between implementing SMPs and the frequency and severity of claims and disputes that may arise in construction projects. To achieve this goal, 25 SMP and 13 common construction claims were extracted based on an extensive literature review. A 5 point Likert-scale questionnaire was developed and administered to construction professionals to explore the aforementioned correlations. A total of 93 responses were received through online data collection. The research results demonstrate that empowering communication and collaboration among project stakeholders at early stages of the construction phase can significantly mitigate the occurrence of claims. This paper contributes in providing construction professionals with recommendations to improve construction sites’ performance and reduce claims.

Objective - The building sector is essential to Malaysia's economic expansion. Despite its significance, large construction companies usually experience delays and project failure, affecting 95% of homebuyers due to 580 delayed projects in 2022. By February 28, 2023, 581 projects had been reported as delayed. Methodology/Technique – This study experimentally examines the relationship between effective project governance and project performance in 390 Malaysian construction companies, using a framework based on agency theory and assessed with partial least squares structured equation modeling. Finding – Benefit management serves as a mediator between project performance and effective project governance, and top management support has a positive moderating influence. Novelty – The study highlights the importance of preventive measures, enhancing team and project manager roles, and forming strategic alliances for improved project governance. Type of Paper: Empirical JEL Classification: H60, H61, M10, M11. Keywords: Effective project governance; project management risk; benefit management; top management support; project performance. Reference to this paper should be referred to as follows: Abdullah, F.C.B; Indiran, L; Krishnan, A; Pavithran, S.N. (2024). The Impact of Moderation Analysis Between Effective Project Governance and Project Performance Management in Malaysia’s Construction Industry, GATR-Global J. Bus. Soc. Sci. Review, 12(3), 114–124. https://doi.org/10.35609/gjbssr.2024.12.3(2)

The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of resource management practices on the performance of livestock projects in Rwanda. The study was guided by the following specific objectives: To investigate the effect of resource planning to the performance of RDDP in Gicumbi District; to assess the effect of project implementation to the performance of RDDP in Gicumbi District; to find out the effect of resource monitoring and evaluation to the performance of RDDP in Gicumbi District and finally to determine the effect of mediating variables to the performance of RDDP in Gicumbi District. This study was carried out in Gicumbi District using descriptive survey design and targeting 648 population including RDDP implementers, beneficiaries and stakeholders. The sample size was calculated using Slovin’s formula. The study used 219 respondents who were selected purposively from RDDP’s beneficiaries, stakeholders and implementers. Data was collected using structured questionnaire, Kobo Toolbox software and interview. Coded filled sheets were used for extracting data from the returned questionnaires. The data was analyzed using SPSS and the findings showed that a number of factors affect the performance of livestock projects in Rwanda. A correlation matrix indicating the relationships among variables show that there are strong positive correlations with Project performance (0.785, 0.775 and 0.689) emphasizing the significance p-values (Sig. 2-tailed = .000) of effective Project resources planning, Project implementation and Project resources monitoring respectively. The correlation coefficient, represented by the value of R, is 0.864 for this model. This indicates a strong positive correlation between the combined effects of the predictors and the dependent variable. The coefficient of determination, denoted as R2, is 0.747 and Project resources planning, Project implementation, and Project resources monitoring exhibit coefficients of β1: 0.429, β2: 0.477, β3: 0.101 while Mediating variables have β4 of 0.184 and Significance levels (p<0.05) indicate strong positive effects on project performance. The regression analysis p-value of 0.000 (Sig.<0.05) indicates the significant effect of project resource planning, implementation, and monitoring, as well as the mediating variable, on project performance in Gicumbi District. This leads to confirming that there is a significant positive effect of project resource management on project performance.

This study sought to establish the influence of acquisition of materials on performance of road construction projects in Kenya: A case of Nairobi County. The objective of the study was to establish the extent to which acquisition of materials influences performance of road construction projects in Kenya. This study was anchored on the theory of controlling, theory of construction management, and stakeholder theory. The paradigm used was pragmatism and the research approach used was mixed methods. Cross sectional descriptive survey and correlational research design were used. The sample size was 74 senior engineers which comprised 30 senior engineers from consulting engineering firms and 44 senior engineers from construction companies; 74 managing directors which comprised 30 managing directors from consulting engineering firms and 44 managing directors from construction companies. A five point Likert type scale questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data while interview guides were used to collect qualitative data. The statistical tools of analysis that were used for descriptive data were frequencies, percentages, arithmetic mean and standard deviation while the statistical tools that were used for inferential statistics were Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation and Linear Regression. The Fisher (F) test was used to test the hypotheses. The results indicated that with R²=0.246, F(6,40)=2.173, p=0.066>0.05, H1 was rejected and it was concluded that acquisition of materials had no statistically significant influence on the performance of road construction projects. However, establishment of quantities of materials required had a statistically significant influence on the performance of road construction projects. The study recommends that organizations that deal with road construction should have appropriate policies on establishment of quantities of materials required.

Managing risks is vital for any construction project to avoid cost overrun, schedule delay, and to meet the quality requirements. Over the last 10 years, the building market has evolved rapidly; businesses face greater risk and complexity than ever before. Risk assessment has been an integral aspect of the project management process. Because of the time and costs overruns involved with building projects, risk of building has become the focus of concern. This research focuses on exploring risk control techniques in construction industry. Risk reduction and management of planning is a critical approach that helps one to deal with the removal of different risks, their analyses, and the remedial steps that can be taken to remove them in a given project. Any construction company has to set up a risk management scheme to improve performance, reduce costs and increase sales. In this regard, set of principles have to be adopted for the development of ethical risk management planning decisions. In addition, hazards ought to be taken care of such that ensures a suitable norm of security for human wellbeing and the earth and at any rate offers the level of wellbeing that is sensible to people in the future today; there doesn't seem, by all accounts, to be any lawful avocation for limiting likely wellbeing and condition chances.

Supply chains are omnipresent. However, the modus operandi of the construction supply chain is not clearly established in the literature. This might be attributable to the character of construction projects and the structure of the construction industry. Formal and informal control mechanisms are well established in retail and manufacturing supply chains whichis evident in improved product performance. However, there is a paucity of research on the construction supply chain especially atidentifying the interplay of control mechanisms and their relationship with project performance. In the case of large and complex construction projects, the client-contractor relationship requires input control, behaviour control and output control for successful project delivery. In the light of organisationcontrol theory and the existing literature on construction supply chains, this study evaluates the modus operandi of the client-contractor relationship based on three control mechanisms: input control (project risk and reward power, and intra-project communication), behaviour control (opportunism) and output control (project performance) using a structural equation model. A survey data of258 construction professionals working on construction projectsin Indiawas collected. The study findingsreveal that input control, in terms of project risk and reward power,and intra-project communication, largely influence behaviour control in terms of opportunism. However, behaviour controls do not directly affect output control in terms of project performance; rather, a direct effect of the input control mechanism of output control is particularly evident.

Effective risk management is crucial for the success of oil projects, particularly in volatile markets like Pakistan. This paper examines the key organizational capabilities and external factors that influence risk management practices and project performance in the Pakistani oil industry. Through a comprehensive literature review and analysis of industry reports, the study identifies critical risk factors, effective risk management strategies and the role of organizational competencies in navigating these challenges. The findings suggest that a proactive, data-driven approach to risk management combined with strong project management capabilities and stakeholder engagement can significantly improve project outcomes. The research provides valuable insights for oil companies operating in Pakistan offering a framework to enhance their risk management practices and increase the likelihood of successful project delivery. The oil industry is inherently complex and fraught with various risks ranging from political and economic instability to technological constraints and regulatory hurdles. Specific to the Pakistani context, the sector faces a unique set of challenges that can significantly impact project performance. Analyzing the interplay between organizational capabilities and external factors is crucial for developing effective risk management strategies to navigate these turbulent waters. This research aims to comprehensively examine the elements influencing project performance within the Pakistani oil sector. The study will explore how various risk management practices including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring, might influence project results. The research will also examine how organizational competencies such as skilled personnel, risk management resources, and governance frameworks, can contribute to the successful delivery of oil projects in Pakistan. Pakistan's oil industry is subject to a range of context-specific challenges that can profoundly impact project implementation and performance. Effectively managing these risks is vital for oil companies operating in the country as inadequate risk management can compromise project safety, environmental protection and overall profitability.

The performance of housing projects in Kenya continues to attract scrutiny due to recurring challenges such as cost overruns, project delays, and quality shortfalls that hinder the achievement of affordable housing goals. This study examined the influence of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools on the performance of housing projects, focusing on the Two Rivers Development Project by Centum Real Estate as a case study. The objectives of the study were to: (1) establish the effect of quantitative M&E tools on housing project performance, (2) determine the effect of qualitative M&E tools on performance, (3) assess the effect of planning and analysis tools on performance, (4) evaluate the effect of technological tools on performance, and (5) examine the moderating role of organizational capacity in the relationship between M&E tools and project performance. The study adopted a descriptive research design grounded in Results-Based Management (RBM) and Systems Theory, emphasizing accountability, feedback, and outcome-based decision-making. The target population comprised 163 project staff involved in planning, implementation, and supervision at the Two Rivers Project. A census approach was used, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire. A pilot test was conducted on 10% of respondents to assess reliability, yielding a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.812, confirming internal consistency. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 28, employing descriptive statistics, correlation, and multiple regression analyses. Diagnostic tests for normality, multicollinearity, and homoscedasticity confirmed model validity. Results showed a strong positive correlation between the application of M&E tools and housing project performance (r = 0.734, p < 0.05). Regression analysis revealed that quantitative tools (β = 0.286, p < 0.05), qualitative tools (β = 0.249, p < 0.05), planning and analysis tools (β = 0.213, p < 0.05), and technological tools (β = 0.198, p < 0.05) significantly influenced project performance. Moreover, organizational capacity exhibited a significant moderating effect (β = 0.154, p < 0.05) on the relationship between M&E tools and performance, suggesting that strong institutional structures amplify the positive impact of M&E systems. The study concludes that integrating diverse M&E tools enhances cost efficiency, timeliness, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction in large-scale housing projects. It recommends that Centum Real Estate and similar developers institutionalize comprehensive digital M&E frameworks, strengthen staff capacity-building programs, and adopt participatory monitoring systems to ensure accountability and sustainability. The study contributes to empirical and theoretical discourse on project management by demonstrating that structured and technology-enabled M&E systems are critical drivers of performance within Kenya’s private housing sector.

Throughout the course of a project cycle, the many phases of project management—including planning, execution, control and monitoring, and ending—are integrated and executed. In modern firms, project management has become the dominant tool for managing change. Best practices have emerged due to global project management practices and company evolution. The primary goal was to investigate how project management approaches affected project performance of the Saudi Arabia Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs). This study investigated the impact of various project management practices including risk management, communication, leadership, and stakeholder management, on project performance in manufacturing SMEs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A quantitative research methodology was employed, with data collected from 250 employees (i.e., supply chain, finance and R&D managers/supervisors) across 8 SMEs. The results revealed that risk management, leadership practices, and stakeholder management significantly contribute to project performance. Surprisingly, no significant relationship was found between communication practices and project performance. The findings of this study emphasize the importance of effective risk management, strong leadership, and efficient stakeholder management in achieving successful project outcomes. Finance managers and R&D managers in Saudi manufacturing SMEs should lead and engage stakeholders to improve project performance. Supply chain managers must manage risk and maintain stakeholder relationships to avoid disruptions. Communication improvements, despite their small impact, are essential for departmental coordination. Global project management strategies tailored to local culture and business will improve project success.

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