Evaluation of Burj Khalifa Project Based on Project Management Criteria

Strategic Project Management
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Discussion of Standard Criteria.................................................................................................3
Critical Identification and Justification of the Criteria You Think Appropriate........................5
Critical Analysis of the Project Based On the Criteria Chosen.................................................7
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................8
Recommendations......................................................................................................................9
References..................................................................................................................................9
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Introduction
The Burj Khalifa Dubai project is one of the multiuse towers with a total floor area of
460,000 square meters. The Burj Khalifa includes commercial offices, parking facilities,
shopping and leisure facilities etc. The Burj Khalifa is the centre piece of the overall
development of Dubai. The height of the building exceeds 700 meters, and consists of 160
floors. The Burj Khalifa is located in the heart of Dubai city and the Burj Khalifa was one of
the parts of the Downtown Dubai or Burj Downtown. `The design of the building has been
adopted from the geometry of a desert flower. The Burj Khalifa is the tallest man made
structure on earth. It is one of the biggest achievements of engineering history with over 25
awards and 17 records to its name (Burj Khalifa, 2016). The Burj Khalifa project is one of the
important projects that is studied in the area of project management. This particular paper
will focus on determining whether the Burj Khalifa a success or a failure? There are different
views regarding this question. Therefore this paper will focus on determining whether the
Burj Khalifa is a success or failure with the help of four major project management criteria
that will be identified with the help of the literature. The criteria identified will help in
determining if the Burj Khalifa is a successful or a failed project.
There are differences between the factors or criteria that are used for identifying if a project is
a success or a failure. According to the Cambridge Advanced dictionary, learner criterion can
be defined as the standard that can be used for judging. A factor on the other hand can be
considered as the situation or fact that can have an influence on some aspects. The success or
failure can be judged differently based on their criteria and purpose.
Discussion of Standard Criteria
Bowen et al. (2012) conducted a study on quality, time and cost management. The authors
indicate that these three factors can be used, as the criteria in the project management these
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