Critical Success Factors Of Malaysian Contractors In International Construction Projects Using The Analytic Hierarchy Process (Ahp)

• Main Author: Derrick, Tan Jian-Ze
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: TA1-2040 Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.usm.my/44039/1/Derrick%20Tan%20Jian-Ze24.pdf; http://eprints.usm.my/44039/

The international construction industry offers huge opportunities for potential Malaysian contractors to expand their services due to the globalization and liberalization of world markets. Other markets are growing and provide new opportunities. Hence, contractors have to consider operating overseas at some time or another. However, differences in the domestic market compared to the international market necessitate the need for contractors to examine certain critical factors that can increase the likelihood of project success. Contractors will have to evaluate their decisions based on these factors before venturing into foreign markets. Although there are some contractors who have managed to achieve success in the international market, their success factors are largely unknown. The purpose of this study is to determine the critical success factors of Malaysian contractors in international construction projects. The identification of the key success factors will enable contractors to allocate limited project resources. Malaysian international contractors which have gone overseas were the subject matter of this study. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method is adopted to distinguish the relative importance of success-related factors. A questionnaire interview was developed to facilitate systematic data collection in this study. The findings indicate that organizational, competitive and project manager related factors were the most critical project success factors. In essence, this study provides a valuable reference of factors for interested Malaysian contractors to consider in order for them to make appropriate preparations before expanding internationally.