Research Proposal

Impacts of Change in Civil and Construction Projects on the overall

project objective in Mauritius.

Problem Statement

Main Idea: Changes have a major impact on project deliverables.

Literature Review

Types of Change:

1. Change in leadership, project manager, engineer, etc. (personnel and HR

related)
2. Changes because of client, consultant or architects
3. Changes due to environmental or site conditions
4. Forces Majeure

Impact of Change:

1. Cost
2. Quality
3. Time
4. Project Failure
5. Court Cases, if any.

Proposed Methodology

1. Survey Questionnaire (Questionnaire Design)

2. Software for analysis SPSS, Minitab, Excel, etc.

Data Collection Group:

1. Parastatal Bodies
2. Public Bodies
3. Private Sector

Expected Recommendation:

1. Containing Change in the Project

2. Highlighting key areas where changes occur
3. Integrating Change Management in Project Management
4. Integrating Configuration Management in Change Management
5. Project Management Plan for Client, Contractor and Consultant.

Cost: Cost of Questionnaires (Online Questionnaire)

Duration of Research: Expected to be completed within 6 to 8 Months

Date: 11 September 2017