Enabling Construction Management Agility in China: An Empirical Study of Agile Strategies

Abstract

This study analyzed the potential for applying agile management strategies to construction management in China. A survey of 350 construction professionals assessed perceptions of four agile management elements: visualization, continuous improvement, customer focus, and iterative development. PLS-SEM analysis found all four elements had significant positive impacts on construction management agility. The results also showed construction professionals view agile management positively and their perceptions play a mediating role in enabling agile management. This empirical evaluation of agile management approaches provides valuable practical insights for the construction sector in China seeking innovative strategies to meet evolving challenges. The research also makes a theoretical contribution by advancing the understanding of agile management in the understudied context of Chinese construction.