Concept proofing a proposed early-stage project complexity assessment tool

Abstract

Project complexity, as a sub-field of complexity science, is under-researched in terms of what factors contribute to it; how they can be assessed; and what can be done to deal with them. This research proof-tests the concept of a project early stage complexity assessment tool (PESCAT), based upon complexity theory, that uses project differentiation, inter-dependency and uncertainty as measures for subjective assessment. Using focus group workshops comprising a convenience sample of construction professionals, mixed methods research (including opinion survey questionnaire, hypothetical and real-life case studies) is used within a qualitative framework to explore aspects of project complexity ..