The paper explores the concept of project success for rehabilitation projects and
its determination. The ultimate evaluation and decision as to whether a project
has been a success must be based upon clear and measurable assessment
criteria. The end products evaluation should be related to a clear and deliverable
project brief. Knowing what is to be undertaken and its allocated timeframe
is important, however having the necessary resources, and a thorough initial
building evaluation is also vital. It is proposed to use a developed ‘ Project Life
Cycle ’ model as a basis for demonstrating what, how and why certain key issues
have to be addressed at the commencement of a project. If these key issues
have been addressed before the project starts, its ultimate success is a more
certain proposition. Contracting organisations, construction managers and
project surveyors will fi nd the issues discussed and the proposed ‘ Project Life
Cycle ’ methodology of value. It can be adopted and utilised by project managers
when they are considering how to structure and manage future projects. For
example, when considering project management, the key aspects of time, cost
and quality (or specifi cations) are always considered. These three aspects,
however, should be overlayed with the concept of managing people. After all,
it is people and not things that deliver project outcomes. This concept and its
importance to project success shall be discussed and demonstrated.

• A methodology for attaining and assessing project success for rehabilitation projects