Success Factors in Lanao del Sur Construction Projects: A Study for the Development of Project Performance
Abstract
Due to the dynamic nature of construction project management, it is inevitable that conflicts will arise. Construction projects are commonly influenced by both success factors that support projects parties finish their objective as scheduled or delay factors that reschedule project completion. The objectives of this research project are to identify success and delay factors to aid contractors in Lanao del Sur to reach their objective on time throughout the construction. This research studied success factors and delay factors through survey questionnaires and structural consultations aiming experts involved in a construction project. Data was collected and evaluated by statistical method to distinguish the utmost significant success factor and causes of delay. This research extracted the most significant success factors according to the literature and most significant delay factors recognized by project parties. The correlation among them is studied to determine with which the most prominent ways in avoiding delays for the success of the project construction. Most of the success factors that contribute to the completion of a construction project are mostly consultant and owner related. Thus, the researcher concluded that to minimize construction delays, effective strategic planning, site management and supervision and clear information and communication channels are possible methods that could be of a great help to be able to have a well-developed construction management.
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