Evaluation of Critical Success Factors in Construction Projects in India

Gaurav Thote, R. D. Shinde, A. K. Kanase

Abstract: The main objective of project management is to ensure the success of the construction project and identification of the important factors which play a vital role in the success of the project. Successful construction project means achievement of the desired objective and planned goals. However, there is no scale to identify the success factors, as it varies widely depending on the project objective and scope of the construction project. In this study, an attempt is made to identify the critical success factors, which attributes towards the success of the construction project. Twenty Four critical success factors were identified under 5 groups. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted to apply the consistent judgment of 80 experts working in different sectors like real estate, government sector, RCC consultant, project management consultant, etc having a wide of experience. Success factors were identified by Relative Important Index method as the most critical factors, which govern the success of the project according to the analysis of survey response. The Deviation between theoretical and actual data is analysis using goodness test of fit method. A questionnaire contains 11 failure factors in construction projects, and the rating has been given by the expertise. After analysis 15 top success factors were classified as most critical success factors. This study helps to identify the success factor in a construction project.

Keywords: Critical Success Factors, Failure Factors, Project Success