Izvorni znanstveni članak
https://doi.org/10.2478/otmcj-2021-0030
A new framework for ranking Critical Success Factors for International Construction Projects
Lana Lovrenčić Butković
orcid.org/0000-0001-7276-1851
; University of Zagreb Faculty of Civil Engineering, Zagreb, Croatia
Sažetak
Due to the wide range of opportunities, collaborations,
and challenges offered by the international
construction sector, interest in international construction
is on the rise. Construction companies must be able to
carry out international construction projects (ICPs) more
effectively and efficiently. However, executing ICPs is
more challenging than executing domestic construction
projects. Considering the peculiarities of the construction
industry and the associated complexity of construction
projects, construction companies should decide on international
capability and the selection of an ICP through a
careful evaluation of their critical success factors (CSFs).
Most of the previous research deals with the concept of
CSFs in the context of project management in general, but
few studies have identified CSFs for ICPs. To fill that gap
in current research, the main objective of this study was to
identify and group CSFs for ICPs. A total of 37 CSFs were
identified after conducting a detailed literature review
and a pre-pilot study. A new framework of CSFs for ICPs
was proposed following primary research, which was conducted
through in-depth interviews with leading experts
in international projects. Although the constructability/
complexity factor of the project received the highest rating
in terms of importance to the success of the ICP, the next
most critical factors were found to be external factors,
such as local contractor/subcontractor, investor, and presence
of a foreign partner. The results of this research may
help participants involved in ICPs to improve their understanding
of the international construction environment
and deliver more successful ICPs.
Ključne riječi
international construction projects; critical success factors; project management; construction sector
Hrčak ID:
266738
URI
Datum izdavanja:
21.3.2021.
Posjeta: 608 *