An exploratory investigation on the determinants of successful collaborative projects in the Malaysian construction industry

Background: Project management is a critical business discipline for an organization to create competitive edge as well prominent tool delivering successful projects. The changes in the current societal, environmental, economic, and technological horizons prompt more collaborative engagement managing Therefore, traditionally accepted ways of projects need be revisited. Methods: This research employs empirical approach identify determinants project construction industry. exploratory stage this aims variables understand relationships among variables. uses qualitative methods factors success by conducting interviews with practitioners Data from was transcribed word-by-word content analyzed manually using thematic analysis. Results: findings show that maturity, decision-making process, knowledge management, coordination can contribute project. Conclusions: results study applied It also contributes body regarding management.