Building a Holistic Performance Index for Construction Projects

In the building sector, time and cost overruns are still ongoing difficulties; hence, good project management depends critically on accurate evaluation of project performance. Usually, project success is measured in several performance criteria: cost, schedule, quality, safety, and others as well. This research suggests the construction of a thorough Project Performance Index (PPI) methodically combining these important performance criteria. One finds the relative weight of every element by means of a frequency-based analysis of their occurrence in the current literature. The final index presents a complete method for assessing and contrasting the performance of building projects, giving researchers and practitioners trying to improve project results a helpful instrument.

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2026-02-24
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https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2025112083
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Construction Project Management and Performance
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Building a Holistic Performance Index for Construction Projects

Mohamed Y. Hegab, Emad Elwakil
Construction Project Management and Performance
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Building a Holistic Performance Index for Construction Projects

Mohamed Y. Hegab, Emad Elwakil
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Abstract

In the building sector, time and cost overruns are still ongoing difficulties; hence, good project management depends critically on accurate evaluation of project performance. Usually, project success is measured in several performance criteria: cost, schedule, quality, safety, and others as well. This research suggests the construction of a thorough Project Performance Index (PPI) methodically combining these important performance criteria. One finds the relative weight of every element by means of a frequency-based analysis of their occurrence in the current literature. The final index presents a complete method for assessing and contrasting the performance of building projects, giving researchers and practitioners trying to improve project results a helpful instrument.

California State University, Northridge (US), Purdue University West Lafayette (US)
Sustainable cities and communities
Openalex Percentile: Top 49%
Construction Project Management and Performance
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