Strategic Execution of Project Management in UAE Construction Firms: A Qualitative Thematic Study

International Journal of Industrial Engineering

© 2025 by SSRG - IJIE Journal

Volume 12 Issue 2

Year of Publication : 2025

Authors : Ahmed Saif Al Yammahi, Nurul Fadly Habidin

10.14445/23499362/IJIE-V12I2P105

How to Cite?

Ahmed Saif Al Yammahi, Nurul Fadly Habidin, "Strategic Execution of Project Management in UAE Construction Firms: A Qualitative Thematic Study," SSRG International Journal of Industrial Engineering, vol. 12,  no. 2, pp. 44-48, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23499362/IJIE-V12I2P105

Abstract:

The construction industry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is undergoing a massive transformation driven by national strategic visions. Yet, project delivery is frequently undermined by execution inefficiencies, budget overruns, and schedule delays. This study investigates the impact of Project Management Execution Strategy (PMES) on construction outcomes in the UAE. Data were gathered through 20 in-depth interviews with professionals across private-sector construction firms. Thematic analysis revealed four key domains: strategic alignment of execution, integration of technology and tools, lifecycle risk management, and project manager selection. The findings bridge theoretical frameworks such as Project Management Theory (PMT) and Constructivist Theory (CT) with real-world execution practices. The study presents a grounded roadmap for improving execution frameworks in the UAE construction sector.

Keywords:

PMES, UAE construction, Project execution, Risk management, Leadership, Digital tools, Strategic alignment, Primavera, Construction project management.

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