Key determinants for construction schedule performance

Abstract

This study identifies key determinants for construction schedule performance from a list of factors related to the project manager, project team, planning and control efforts. Objective data on completed projects was analysed using neural network approach. Five key determinants identified are: (1) time devoted by the project manager to a specific project; (2) frequency of meetings between the project manager and other project personnel; (3) monetary incentives provided to the designer; (4) implementation of constructability program; and (5) project manager experience on projects with a similar scope. The importance of these key determinants is discussed as it relates to achieving specific construction schedule performance.