Zainuddin, Ahmad Sayufei (2025) Factors Influencing Project Performance of the Construction Company: A Case Study of Reneuco Engineering Sdn. Bhd. Doctoral thesis, Asia e University.
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Abstract
Construction projects frequently encounter failure due to the combined effects of managerial, financial, and operational shortcomings. This study investigates the factors contributing to project failure at Reneuco Engineering Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian construction company engaged in housing and development projects. Grounded in the Resource-Based View (RBV) and Contingency Theory, the research highlights how organizational resources, strategic alignment, and contextual responsiveness influence project performance. A qualitative single-case study methodology was employed, involving 12 semi-structured interviews with contractors, consultants, and developers, supported by analysis of company reports, archival records, and site observations. The findings reveal that weak financial management, including poor cash-flow monitoring and insufficient capital, was the most critical determinant of failure. Inadequate planning and cost control, particularly inaccurate estimates, frequent scope changes, and scheduling delays, further aggravated performance risks. Deficiencies in risk management and quality oversight made projects vulnerable to preventable setbacks, while speculative funding models such as Malaysia’s “sell-then-build” approach increased exposure to project abandonment during market downturns. Theoretically, the study contributes by demonstrating the combined explanatory power of RBV and Contingency Theory in understanding construction project failures within emerging markets. Practically, it offers actionable insights for contractors and project managers, emphasizing the importance of robust financial controls, proactive risk identification, and collaborative governance frameworks. For instance, practices such as regular budget audits, progress reviews, and clear communication protocols emerged as effective safeguards against overruns and delays. Overall, the case of Reneuco Engineering underscores that improving project governance, strengthening financial discipline, and aligning management practices with contextual contingencies are vital to enhancing resilience and sustainability in the Malaysian construction industry.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Impact of COVID-19 pandemic, construction industry, housing development, research, study, social-economy, analysis, company and government policy |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor |
| Divisions: | School of Management |
| Depositing User: | Nor Aisyah Ghazali |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Apr 2026 07:23 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Apr 2026 07:26 |
| URI: | http://ur.aeu.edu.my/id/eprint/1475 |
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