PROJECT MANAGEMENT: KEYS TO SUCCESS

Unsuccessful construction projects can be traced to lack of one or more control parameters. This article presents 13 key factors that lead to success of construction projects: setting goals and commitment to them; well written contracts; successful project team and staffing; effective communication; preconstruction planning sessions; schedule control; cost control; negotiation of subcontracts; monthly progress reports; meetings; job closeout procedures; and quality control. Each of these areas is discussed.

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  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Bentley, D
  • Rafferty, G
• Publication Date: 1992-4

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 58-59
• Serial:
  • Civil Engineering
  • Volume: 62
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0885-7024
  • Serial URL: http://www.pubs.asce.org/ceonline/newce/html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Communications; Construction management; Construction projects; Contracts; Personnel; Project management; Quality control
• Uncontrolled Terms: Preconstruction
• Old TRIS Terms: Construction control
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Construction; Highways; Society; I50: Construction and Supervision of Construction;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00621143
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 30 1992 12:00AM