Analysis of factors influencing HSE management and project performance in international construction projects

SUN Hongxin; YOU Richun; TANG Wenzhe

doi:10.16511/j.cnki.qhdxxb.2022.22.002

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Journal of Tsinghua University(Science and Technology) ›› 2022, Vol. 62 ›› Issue (2) : 230-241. DOI: 10.16511/j.cnki.qhdxxb.2022.22.002

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Analysis of factors influencing HSE management and project performance in international construction projects

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Complex internal and external environmental factors impact international construction project management. A model was developed for Chinese international contractors to analyze the factors influencing the health, safety and environment (HSE) management and project performance which was then verified with empirical evidence from questionnaire surveys. The main conclusions are:Both internal and external environmental factors positively influence HSE management; external environmental factors both directly and indirectly affect project performance; and internal environment factors can indirectly influence project performance through the mediating effect of HSE management. This study also shows the latent relationships between the external environment, internal environment, HSE management and project performance. Management strategies are then given to provide practical guidance for market expansion and project delivery for Chinese international contractors.

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international construction / health, safety and environment (HSE) management / project performance

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SUN Hongxin, YOU Richun, TANG Wenzhe. Analysis of factors influencing HSE management and project performance in international construction projects[J]. Journal of Tsinghua University(Science and Technology). 2022, 62(2): 230-241 https://doi.org/10.16511/j.cnki.qhdxxb.2022.22.002

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