Analyzing the Role of Value Engineering in Enhancing the Success of Road Construction Projects: A Case Study of Qazvin Province
Keywords:
Value engineering, project success, road construction, path analysis, civil engineering projectsAbstract
Given the increasing complexity of infrastructure projects and the necessity for effective control over costs and time, value engineering has, in recent years, gained widespread attention among project managers as a systematic and efficient approach. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of applying value engineering on the success of road construction projects in Qazvin Province. The statistical population of the research included 210 technical and operational personnel from road construction companies in Qazvin Province, from which 136 individuals were selected using a simple random sampling method. Data collection tools included two standardized questionnaires: the Mavoor and Pocktas value engineering model and the Turner and Müller (2004) civil project success model. The validity of the questionnaires was confirmed through expert opinion, and their reliability was verified using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient (0.9374 for value engineering and 0.9439 for project success). Path analysis results indicated that value engineering has a significant and positive impact on the success of road construction projects, although this effect is primarily evident in the initial study phase of the projects. These findings highlight the importance of applying value engineering principles during the decision-making and project design stages.
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