An Exploratory Study on Factors Governing Crisis Management Implementation in Construction Projects

Construction projects generally involve complex interfaces, various technologies and integration of materials and equipments which in turn creates uncertainties and associated crises. It has been indeed need for the major participants involved in construction projects such as engineers, managers and owners to implement crisis management for effective resolving of such crisis situations and to prevent their future occurrence. This paper has critically identified the major factors that govern the crisis management implementation in construction projects. The research is carried out through questionnaire survey analysis made among the various engineers, managers and owners involved in construction. The major factors are identified and analysed through statistical tools. It includes supplier relationship, manpower availability, design changes, time contingency, management strategies, crisis management team unavailability, safety issues and environmental factors.