The The Role of Innovative Project Management Practices on Construction Project Performance

Authors

  • Hamed Nasser Mubarak AL Khudhuri Department of Civil Engineering, College of Graduate Studies, University Tenaga National (UNITEN) 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.
  • Sivadass A/l Thiruchelvam Institute of Energy Infrastructure (IEI), Faculty of Engineering, University Tenaga National (UNITEN) 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.
  • Mohammad Khudari Department of Business Management, College of Graduate Studies, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.
  • Sam Wamuziri Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Buraimi, 512 Al Buraimi, Sultanate of Oman

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v23i2.8438

Keywords:

Project Performance, Project Culture, Innovative Value Chain, Project Management Practices

Abstract

This study examines the impact of innovative project management practices on construction project performance. The study adopts positivist epistemology, conducting a cross-sectional survey of 296 professionals in Oman’s construction sector. Quantitative data analysis was performed covering the dimensions of innovative project management practices such as cost efficiency, stakeholder engagement, and project management methodologies while evaluating the impact on project performance. The findings confirm a significant and positive impact of innovation project management practices on project performance with an innovative culture as a moderating variable. The study also discussed challenges in the form of financial constraints, persistent fragmented approaches, scepticism, and indifference. It reveals the need for system transformation with a call to strategically invest in and increase capacity in technology, as well as advance collaborative governance to facilitate innovation practices. The study suggests four (4) main objectives for Oman’s construction sector, covering innovation project management, increased efficiency, managing risks, and contributing to the diversification goals of the country. This research adds to the knowledge on innovation value chains in emerging economies. Innovative value chain and innovative culture have also been significantly and strongly associated with project performance. In general, it provides policy and practical implications for managers and policymakers to harness the benefits of innovation through adaptive project management.
    

Author Biographies

  • Hamed Nasser Mubarak AL Khudhuri, Department of Civil Engineering, College of Graduate Studies, University Tenaga National (UNITEN) 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.

    Hamed Naseer Mubarak AL Khudhuri is a postgraduate researcher in the Department of Civil Engineering, College of Graduate Studies, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia. His research interests lie in civil engineering applications. The author can be reached at: hnmk2040@gmail.com

  • Sivadass A/l Thiruchelvam, Institute of Energy Infrastructure (IEI), Faculty of Engineering, University Tenaga National (UNITEN) 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.

    Sivadass A/I Thiruchelvam is affiliated with the Institute of Energy Infrastructure (IEI), Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia. He holds a professorship and his work focuses on energy infrastructure and engineering systems. The author can be reached at: Sivadass@uniten.edu.my

  • Mohammad Khudari, Department of Business Management, College of Graduate Studies, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.

    Mohammad Khudari is a faculty member in the Department of Business Management, College of Graduate Studies, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia. His expertise is in business management. The author can be reached at: Khudari@uniten.edu.my

  • Sam Wamuziri, Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Buraimi, 512 Al Buraimi, Sultanate of Oman

    Sam Wamuziri is a professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Buraimi, Al Buraimi, Sultanate of Oman. His research background encompasses civil engineering. The author can be reached at: Sam@uob.edu.om

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