Exploring the Relationship between Project Planning and Timely Completion of a Project through Confirmatory Factor Analysis

Abstract

Real estate market and housing projects play a vital role in the economy of Pakistan. This study has been conducted with an aim to explore the relationship between project planning factors & on-time completion of real estate projects in Pakistan. Sample data comprised of 440 observations was collected through structured questionnaire from contractors, managers, engineers and supervisors related to construction projects. Confirmatory Factor Analysis has been used along with validity and reliability tests to conclude the significant factors. Through binary logistics regression, study concluded that various internal & external factors like “contractor related causes”, “material, labor and equipment related causes” and “contract relationships related causes” have significant impact on timely completion of the project.