Identification of factors leading to project failure - a study of construction projects in the Middle East

Ahmed Alkhateeb

Master's thesis

Abstract:

Saudi Arabia as a developing country is going a series of changes in construction sector. The challenges that Saudi Arabia faces in the public sectors projects that have a high frequencies of project delays in lengthy period that represent 70% of project. (al-sultan, 1987). Construction industry in Saudi Arabia business in 2011 the business was at risk of losing a worth 147 bn$ due for lacking performing in public sector construction projects (Arab News, 2011).On other hand UAE is one of the most growing nations in the middle east in a short time that put the pressure in the construction industry in UAE that delays occur. construction is a vital role to the economy representing 14% of UAE’s GDP. economy that the Construction plays a key role in Jordan economy that’s creating wealth & employment. But, the construction industry in Jordan experiences wide-range of delays that resulting in the overrun in time & cost estimates comparing the real performance. (Aibinu and Odeyinka, 2006)) that lead to noticeable delay causes of weather changes, resources shortages, public agencies and contractor faces financial difficulties in construction projects, level of contract management are below standard, materials shortages, inefficient quality of resources

Keywords

Project Management, Construction Site, Project Manager, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Jordan

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 29. 3. 2019

Thesis defence

• Supervisor: Ing. Richard Selby, Ph.D.

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Faculty of Economics and Management

Master programme / field:
Economics and Management / Economics and Management