Article: Project management methods against failure factors in complex infrastructure projects: the Netherlands view Journal: International Journal of Project Organisation and Management (IJPOM) 2025 Vol.17 No.1 pp.77 - 104 Abstract: The purpose of this research is to examine the relationship between effective project management approaches and the causes of project failure in the infrastructure sector. Therefore, existing research regarding the failure factors and project management in the infrastructure are analysed. A systematic literature review is conducted, followed by detailed interviews. Based on 49 articles that were extracted using quality assessment criteria, the authors identified a detailed list of factors that barricades the success of infrastructure projects in the Netherlands. With the help of seven interviews, authors found that the main factors leading to project failure are 'scope changes', 'coordination and communication problems', and 'poor project structure and scheduling problems'. Additionally, we also identified frequently used project management approaches by project managers. Based on this information, a matrix is established that shows which causes can be minimised using a specific project management approach. These findings will help project managers in the infrastructure industry select the most suitable project management approach that aligns with their needs. Inderscience Publishers - linking academia, business and industry through research

Title: Project management methods against failure factors in complex infrastructure projects: the Netherlands view

Authors: Cheng Qi Wang; Mahak Sharma

Addresses: Business Information Technology, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands ' Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences (BMS), Industrial Engineering and Business Information Systems (IEBIS), University of Twente, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, Netherlands

Abstract: The purpose of this research is to examine the relationship between effective project management approaches and the causes of project failure in the infrastructure sector. Therefore, existing research regarding the failure factors and project management in the infrastructure are analysed. A systematic literature review is conducted, followed by detailed interviews. Based on 49 articles that were extracted using quality assessment criteria, the authors identified a detailed list of factors that barricades the success of infrastructure projects in the Netherlands. With the help of seven interviews, authors found that the main factors leading to project failure are 'scope changes', 'coordination and communication problems', and 'poor project structure and scheduling problems'. Additionally, we also identified frequently used project management approaches by project managers. Based on this information, a matrix is established that shows which causes can be minimised using a specific project management approach. These findings will help project managers in the infrastructure industry select the most suitable project management approach that aligns with their needs.

Keywords: project management; RACI framework; the Netherlands; infrastructure projects; systematic literature review; SLR.

DOI: 10.1504/IJPOM.2025.145445

International Journal of Project Organisation and Management, 2025 Vol.17 No.1, pp.77 - 104

Received: 05 Mar 2024
Accepted: 04 Jun 2024
Published online: 01 Apr 2025 *

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