Evaluation of the Application the Sixth Requirement of Integrated Project Management Practices According to ISO 21502: 2020: A Case Study in the Engineering Construction Department

Abstract

This research aims to identify the level of application of integrated project management practices in accordance with ISO21502: 2020 to determine the volume of the gap between actual reality and integrated project management practices within the sixth item. This study selected the project management system in the Engineering Construction Department of the Ministry of Reconstruction and Public Municipalities as the research sample. Quantitative and qualitative methods were adopted in collecting and analyzing data. Quantitative methods were used such as the weighted mathematical medium, measurement of the percentage, and measuring the size of the gap. While qualitative methods included visits, personal observation, access to documents, records, and interviews. Data collection by using an examination list, which included five sections: preparation, planning, implementation, follow-up, and finishing. Based on the project life cycle to evaluate the application of integrated project management practices, the extent of the application of the sections was diagnosed, and the most applied and less applied sections were determined. The significant result found there is a gap in the level of the actual application of the sixth item of the system of integrated project management practices in the selected sample. The level of this gap was determined in three stages during the implementation of the sixth item as follows: (10%) was in the implementation stage, (35%) was in the control stage, and (15%) was in the stage of completion all working process. The most important conclusion is that the selected company did not adopt quality control measures to improve performance. This reduced the chances of improving the quality of work in terms of completing the project within the appropriate time, cost, and quality.