Extent of use of computer-aided project planning and control systems in the Ghanaian construction industry
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November, 2016
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Abstract
The scope of infrastructure development is growing larger and more complex as time goes
on making the various resource inputs – human, material and plants and machinery –
required for their successful completion large as well. It is therefore essential that the
entire process be properly planned and controlled in order to ensure this. Computer-Aided
Project Planning and Control Systems (CAPPCS), software, provides the various
mechanisms for the effective coalition of all the resources required for the planning and
control of projects. This in turn serves as the basis for management decisions that
ultimately leads to the success of projects. This research was aimed at determining the
extent of use of CAPPCS in the Ghanaian construction industry. A descriptive survey was
used to solicit information from professionals in the industry. This was done through selfadministered questionnaires. The survey population was made up of professionals from
construction consulting and professionals working with D1 construction organisations in
Ghana. The data garnered was analysed using descriptive statistics, a quantitative
approach. The findings of this research indicated a general awareness and use of CAPPCS
by the respondents and the organisations that they worked for. The use was however
limited to basic scheduling functions. It was evident that more needs to be done in terms
of training and sensitising of professionals on the use of CAPPCS.
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A thesis submitted to the Department of Building Technology, College of Art and Built Environment in the partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science.