Abstract:
The key factors associated with contraction industry development worldwide are identified by using a grounded theory approach. This first involved the identification of 62 variables from earlier studies. A questionnaire survey was then used to elicit views of current strength of each variable. This study was carried out to rank the factors affecting the performance of contactors in construction projects in Sudan. These factors are considered as performance indicators can be used for benchmarking purposes, and would be key components for any organization to achieving best practice.
The literature in this area of the research was reviewed to identify these factors. Consequently a questionnaire was established as a tool for collecting data from the research population. The questionnaire had distributed to contractors. Results obtained showed that the most important factor affecting performance is the quality of equipment and raw materials, availability of personal with high experience and qualification, review of failures and solving them, material and equipment cost, sequencing of work according to schedule and leadership skills for project manager.
The recommendations stipulate that the contractors should have clear mission and vision to formulate, implement and evaluate performance. It is important for construction organizations to identify the weaknesses of performance in order to solve.
