Factors affecting the success of construction projects: a case study of the social development fund (SFD), Mukalla branch in Yemen

Abstract

Abstract The success of the individual projects undertaken by construction businesses determines the health of the construction sector. The purpose of this study is to increase understanding of the changing environment of development and economic stability within the construction industry. It emphasises how important it is to develop plans and policies for national building and economic planning initiatives. The building industry in Yemen is beset by enduring difficulties that lead to project failures in the administrative, economic, and social spheres. Inadequate planning, coordination, communication, and use of technology are frequently the cause of these failures. In light of this, we investigate the various aspects that contribute to the success of building projects. Using the Social Fund for Development (SFD)-Mukalla Branch in Yemen as a case study, this research aims to develop a conceptual framework that clarifies how organisational, management, functional, and environmental factors affect project effectiveness. The scope includes appropriate agents from the sponsoring authority, engineers, and contractors connected to the SFD-Mukalla Branch. The SFD-Mukalla Branch has demonstrated success by finishing 66 projects in a variety of governorates, including as Hadhramut, Shabwah, AlMahrah, and Sokatra. These initiatives were a success because to the joint efforts of 66 contractors and 140 engineers. This paper uses a quantitative questionnaire approach in terms of methodology, which is consistent with the descriptive nature of the study. This strategy aids in the creation of the conceptual framework intended to pinpoint crucial elements that conceptually influence Yemen’s construction industry’s success. The research holds great importance as it can serve as a catalyst for additional scientific investigation and establish a fundamental framework for other studies. In this case, the research goals might be summed up as follows: Using data from SFD-Mukalla Branch in Yemen, develop a conceptual framework that shows how functional and management elements relate to the conceptual success of building projects. Explain the theoretical relationship between organisational, environmental, and construction project success at SFD’s Mukalla Branch in Yemen. Create a model that outlines the conceptual success elements based on the SFD-Mukalla Branch case study. Finally, the goal of this conceptual project is to add to the body of knowledge that serves as the basis for developments in Yemen’s building industry. The goal of this study is to conceptualise the elements that lead to project success in order to facilitate more resilient and successful construction projects.