Project management offices in the construction industry: a literature review and qualitative synthesis of success variables

Ershadi, Mahmoud; Jefferies, Marcus; Davis, Peter; Mojtahedi, Mohammad

doi:10.1080/01446193.2021.1916052

Cited by 9 publications

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“…(2021) reviewed the current status of game-theoretic models in construction management research; Ma et al. (2021) examined the social impacts of construction workers' perceptions of jobsite hazards; and Ershadi et al. (2021) conducted a synthesis of construction project management offices.…”

Section: Methodological Approachmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Linking multiple philosophical stances into a principal epistemology has previously been successfully used within built environment literaturethus, justifying its application here. For example: Eissa et al (2021) reviewed the current status of game-theoretic models in construction management research; Ma et al (2021) examined the social impacts of construction workers' perceptions of jobsite hazards; and Ershadi et al (2021) conducted a synthesis of construction project management offices.…”

Section: Methodological Approachmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A conceptual construction management curriculum model grounded in scientometric analysis

Posillico

Edwards

Roberts

et al. 2022

ECAM

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PurposeThis research aims to present a conceptual model for construction management programme curriculum development from the perspective of higher education institutes (HEIs) and aims to engender wider polemic debate and stimulate new insight into current higher education practice.Design/methodology/approachThe overarching epistemology adopts both interpretivist and pragmatist philosophical stances, couched within grounded theory, to critically analyse extant literature on construction management curriculum development. Inductive reasoning forms the basis of new emergent theory that maps curriculum development and highlights the external and internal factors impacting upon such.FindingsResearch findings illustrate that the prevailing body of knowledge lacks a cohesive nucleus of research on construction management curriculum development. Rather, bespoke curriculum development research predominates in uncommunicative silos. Premised upon these findings, the conceptual curriculum model developed defines and delineates the universal internal factors (e.g. student marketplace, course leadership and academic precedents) and external factors (e.g. accreditation, construction industry and professional bodies) that impact upon curriculum development. Identification of these factors provides a sound basis upon which further research can be propagated to enhance curriculum development and unify the current disparate approaches adopted.Originality/valueThis novel research highlights the lack of a cohesive agenda for curriculum development within mainstream construction management literature and based upon this, a conceptual model for future empirical analysis and testing is presented.

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Section: Methodological Approachmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Methodological Approachmentioning

confidence: 99%

A conceptual construction management curriculum model grounded in scientometric analysis

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Roberts

et al. 2022

ECAM

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“…, 2021). The PRISMA framework was chosen because it improves the review’s accuracy and transferability of findings while reducing bias (Alzoubi et al. , 2021).…”

Section: Research Approachmentioning

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Research needs for enhancing pre-occupancy evaluation of buildings

Nazeer,

Kamardeen,

Hasan

2024

BEPAM

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PurposeMany buildings fail to meet user expectations, causing a performance gap. Pre-occupancy evaluation (PrOE) is believed to have the potential to close the gap. It enables designers to obtain end-user feedback in the design phase and improve the design for better performance. However, PrOE implementation faces challenges due to still maturing knowledgebase. This study aims to understand the state-of-the-art knowledge of PrOE, thereby identifying future research needs to advance the domain.Design/methodology/approachA systematic literature review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) framework was conducted. A thorough search in five databases and Google Scholar retrieved 90 articles, with 30 selected for systematic review after eliminating duplicates and irrelevant articles. Bibliometric analyses were performed using VOSviewer and Biblioshiny on the article metadata, and thematic analyses were conducted on their contents.FindingsPrOE is a vehicle for engaging building end-users in the design phase to address the credibility gap caused by the discrepancies between the expected and actual performance of buildings. PrOE has gained limited applications in healthcare, residential, office and educational building design for two broad purposes: design management and marketing. Using virtual reality technologies for PrOE has demonstrated significant benefits. Yet, the PrOE domain needs to mature in multiple perspectives to serve its intended purpose effectively.Originality/valueThis study identifies four knowledge gaps for future research to advance the PrOE domain: (1) developing a holistic PrOE framework, integrating comprehensive performance evaluation criteria, useable at different stages of the design phase and multi-criteria decision algorithms, (2) developing a mixed reality tool, embodying the holistic PrOE framework, (3) formulating a PrOE framework for adaptive reuse of buildings and (4) managing uncertainties in user requirements during the lifecycle in PrOE decisions.

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“…The concept of the Project Management Office (PMO) was introduced in academic literature around the late 1990s with the aim of improving outcomes through the efficient allocation of resources and centralized supervision [1].…”

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Role of the Project Management Office (PMO) in Enhancing Project Success Factors in Saudi Arabia: A Case Study of the Jazan Region

Muhammad Ali Muhammad,

Ibrahim Dhafer Ali Kariri,

Suliman Dhayhi

et al. 2024

IRJIET

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The crucial role of a Project Management Office (PMO) in the construction engineering field is essential for ensuring project success. This research paper examines the conceptualization of PMOs for engineering and construction enterprises, underscoring the necessity for specialized structures to oversee projects in a coordinated and centralized manner. The study explores various PMO models and functions proposed by different authors, addressing the challenge of determining specific functions for implementation in a given context. It aims to propose a set of functions for a supportive PMO in an engineering and construction company, including the development and implementation of a PM methodology, provision of tools for project management support, and enhancement of PM competencies. Furthermore, the paper discusses the different types and roles of PMOs, emphasizing their evolutionary nature and operation at multiple organizational levels based on maturity. It emphasizes the substantial impact a PMO can have on an organization and the critical need for broad support for its operations across the organization, not limited to management levels.In addition, the study offers a comprehensive guide to PMOs, defining the project management office and its various types, encompassing project, program, and portfolio management offices. It delineates the roles and responsibilities of a PMO, stressing the importance of standardizing and enforcing project management standards across an organization. Overall, the research aims to illuminate the value that PMOs bring to an organization, particularly in the context of engineering and construction enterprises, and to provide insights into the significance of a value-centric PMO, its primary roles and responsibilities, and its contribution to successful project outcomes.

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Project management offices in the construction industry: a literature review and qualitative synthesis of success variables

Cited by 9 publications

References 93 publications

A conceptual construction management curriculum model grounded in scientometric analysis

A conceptual construction management curriculum model grounded in scientometric analysis

Research needs for enhancing pre-occupancy evaluation of buildings

Role of the Project Management Office (PMO) in Enhancing Project Success Factors in Saudi Arabia: A Case Study of the Jazan Region

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