PROBLEMS FACING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT CONSULTANT IMPLEMENTATION IN SAUDI ARABIA

Abstract

Construction engineering projects in Saudi Arabia suffering to meet construction project objectives. Several problems are recently raised in Saudi construction projects such as conflicts between project parties, projects cost overrun, and delay in delivering the projects. The aim of this study is to determine and evaluate the problems facing construction projects consultant implementation and their relative importance to the project parties. A survey questionnaire was carried out for the governmental and private sectors working in the field of construction projects in Saudi Arabia. The results were analyzed with different statistical tools using SPSS Statistical Package for Social Sciences. It was found that the main problem facing construction projects consultant implementation is unqualified and contractor experience which represents 68 % of the factors controlling construction projects.