Introducing a novel decision support system to enhance performance in infrastructure sanitation projects within the construction industry
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-25-2024
Abstract
Purpose: This study focused on exploring the performance factors (PFs) that impact Infrastructure Sanitation Projects (ISSPs) in the construction sector. The aim was twofold: firstly, to identify these crucial PFs and secondly, to develop a robust performance model capable of effectively measuring and assessing the intricate interdependencies and correlations within ISSPs. By achieving these objectives, the study aimed to provide valuable insights and tools for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of sanitation projects in the construction industry.
Design/methodology/approach: To achieve the study's aim, the methodology for identifying the PFs for ISSPs involved several steps: extensive literature review, interviews with Egyptian industry experts, a questionnaire survey targeting industry practitioners, and an analysis using Relative Importance Index (RII), Pareto Principle, and Analytic Network Process (ANP). RII ranked factor importance, Pareto identified the top 20% for ANP, which determined connections and interdependencies among these factors.
Findings: The literature review identified 36 PFs, and an additional 13 were uncovered during interviews. The highest-ranked PF is PF5, while PF19 is the lowest-ranked. Pareto Principle selected 11 PFs, representing the top 20% of factors. The ANP model produced an application for measuring ISSP effectiveness, validated through two case studies. Application results were 92.25% and 91.48%, compared to actual results of 95.77% and 97.37%, indicating its effectiveness and accuracy.
Originality/value: This study addresses a significant knowledge gap by identifying the critical PFs that influence ISSPs within the construction industry. Subsequently, it constructs a novel performance model, resulting in the development of a practical computer application aimed at measuring and evaluating the performance of these projects.
Keywords: Performance factors; Project performance; Performance management; Infrastructure projects; Sanitation projects; Analytic Network Process (ANP).
Recommended Citation
Shided Keniwe, M.S., Ali, A.H., Abdelaal, M.A., Yassin, A.M., Kineber, A.F., Nosier, I.A.-R., El Monayeri, O.D. and Elsayad, M.A. (2024), "Introducing a novel decision support system to enhance performance in infrastructure sanitation projects within the construction industry", Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-12-2023-1249