Lessons learned from large construction project in Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify project management issues in a specific construction project in Saudi Arabia, highlighting its unique context. Design/methodology/approach – In the tradition of phenomenological research, a framework based deductive research approach is adopted where a structured questionnaire is used in one-to-one interview with project participants. Findings – This research highlights the interaction outcomes of human, project tool & methods, supply chain and finance affecting overall project execution and goes beyond to identify critical linkages in these interactions, including those that will need identification of skill sets required for the project manager’s role, options approach and standardization of product and processes together with early involvement of diverse stakeholders in the project for their better execution through ex ante identification of project parameters requiring minimum changes. Practical implications – The final framewo...