Journal
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL MANAGEMENT
Volume 29, Issue 7, Pages 2786-2809Publisher
EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD
DOI: 10.1108/ECAM-07-2020-0568
Keywords
Projects; Project management; Scope creep; Construction industry; UAE
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- Abu Dhabi University [19300239]
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The study identifies and validates five major factors leading to project scope creep in construction industry projects, with tasks/specifications and complexity/uncertainty having the highest and lowest impact on project scope, respectively. This provides crucial support for project stakeholders in overcoming obstacles to project success.
Purpose Project scope creep is a nightmare and nearly intolerable task. Most project managers struggle to curtail the expanse and degree of scope creep. This study examines different likely project scope creep factors associated with the construction industry projects. Design/methodology/approach After many brainstorming sessions with construction stakeholders, several project scope creep factors were identified. Then, a detailed survey was executed in big construction projects of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The data were analyzed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Findings The results derived and validated five conspicuous factors leading to project scope creep. Respectively, the highest and the lowest impact on project scope appears to be imposed by tasks/specifications and complexity/uncertainty. Practical implications It offers crucial support to the project stakeholders in scrutinizing different factors that stand as hurdles to project success and allows them to seek remedies to resolve them. Originality/value It is among the first study in the region that identifies and validates the factors that hinder construction project success.
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