Socio-Economic Determinants of Construction Project Performance and Project Administration in the United Arab Emirates
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https://doi.org/10.65820/ejems-9vol2-issue2-2026Keywords:
Socio-Economic Factors, Construction Project Performance, Project Administration, Project Time, Project Cost, Project Quality, UAE Construction IndustryAbstract
Purpose: This study examines the direct effects of external socio-economic factors on project administration and
project performance (time, cost, and quality) within the UAE construction sector.
Methodology: Data were collected from 384 construction stakeholders via a structured questionnaire and
evaluated using multiple regression and correlation analyses.
Results: Socio-economic factors significantly predicted project performance, explaining 41.7% of the variance in
project time, 48.0% in cost, and 54.6% in quality. Inflation and labour availability significantly influenced project
time, while inflation, regulatory environment, and labour availability affected cost. Economic stability was the sole
predictor of quality and showed the strongest correlation with project administration (r = 0.585–0.654).
Novelty and contribution: This research fills a critical gap by empirically quantifying the direct, measurable
impact of macro-level external factors on internal administrative success and specific project performance
outcomes in the UAE.
Social and Practical Implications: Practitioners must integrate macroeconomic indicators into early planning,
budgeting, and workforce management. Socially, addressing these factors secures industry employment stability
and prevents costly infrastructure delays.
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