The Use of Advanced Computer Based Management Systems by Large Saudi Companies for Managing Remote Construction Projects

Remote projects have their unique problems that are caused mainly by the remoteness of the project. Little research was undertaken particularly in the gulf region concerning this issue and it has highlighted few unique communications and management problems such as the loose control, lack of human resources, infrastructure and experience. This research investigates the current problems that the Saudi Aramco and other large companies in the Eastern province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), experience regarding the management of remote construction projects. The field study consists ofa questionnaire survey and interviews, and it shows a number of management problems that have profound negative impact on remote projects’ performance and process. The study inspectshow Advanced Computer based Management Systems (ACMS) would help in sorting out a number of present projects’ management problems.