Elements and Factors Affecting the Predictability of Fast-Track Construction Projects in UAE

This research investigates the correlation between the expedited project delivery method, colloquially known as fast-tracking, and the achievement of project objectives, specifically focusing on predictability. Exploring an under-researched area, the study identifies influential factors affecting the predictability of construction projects utilizing the fast-track approach. The methodology involves systematic data collection from prior scholarly works and an online survey, with survey data rigorously analyzed using statistical tools like SPSS and EXCEL. Results reveal a rising prevalence of fast-track construction projects in the UAE, indicating a significant correlation with the number of such projects undertaken. The study ranks the top ten influencing factors on predictability, highlighting pre-project planning, experience of project team members, and applying lessons from previous projects as paramount. Limitations include potential survey bias due to responses from construction professionals and limited generalizability beyond the UAE context. Despite these limitations, the research addresses a gap in the literature, offering insights into the link between fast-tracking and predictability, and provides practical guidance for the construction industry by identifying key influencing factors through rigorous statistical analysis.