Risk factors for project success in the Chinese construction industry

Wu, Ziyu; Nisar, Tahir; Kapletia, Dharm; Prabhakar, Guru

Abstract

Purpose – To achieve project success, an effective project risk management procedure is inevitable. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the influence of risk factors on project success in the Chinese construction industry context. Design/methodology/approach – This study by way of utilizing both qualitative and quantitative methods has examined risk factors that are closely linked to project success in the Chinese construction industry. Findings – After a thorough survey and analysis, risk factors related to designer, contractor, subcontractor, client and government are shown to affect project success to some extent. Originality/value – It is suggested that the present research may be made more generalizable by a larger, more representative samples across various industries and regions of China.

Citation

Wu, Z., Nisar, T., Kapletia, D., & Prabhakar, G. (2017). Risk factors for project success in the Chinese construction industry. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 28(7), 850-866. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMTM-02-2017-0027

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jul 21, 2017
• Online Publication Date: Sep 4, 2017
• Publication Date: Sep 4, 2017
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 7, 2019
• Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management
• Print ISSN: 1741-038X
• Publisher: Emerald
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 28
• Issue: 7
• Pages: 850-866
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JMTM-02-2017-0027
• Keywords: Risk, Critical success factors, Project Management
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/904115
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JMTM-02-2017-0027