Exploring project management practices in the construction industry of Ghana
| dc.contributor.author | Gaikpa, Senanu Charles Angmetey | |
| dc.contributor.author | ||
| dc.date.accessioned | 2021-06-23T11:45:34Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-04-19T03:50:52Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2021-06-23T11:45:34Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-04-19T03:50:52Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2021-06-23 | |
| dc.description | A thesis submitted to the Department of Construction Technology and Management, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Award of Master of Science. | en_US |
| dc.description.abstract | Performance of projects cannot be compromised and hence the right project management practices should be adopted. There exists a relationship between project performance and project management practices. While some practices adopted do impact positively on projects, others do not. The aim of this research is to explore project management practices adopted in the construction industry. In order to achieve the research aim, the following objectives were set: to evaluate project management practices adopted in the construction industry; to identify the causes of non-conformance to project management practices in the construction industry; and to assess the effects of project management practices in the construction industry. Literature review was conducted. Quantitative research method was adopted for this study. Questionnaires were distributed to the relevant stakeholders who were consultants and contractors. Simple random and purposive sampling techniques were adopted. Data collected was fed into the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software. Data analytical tools mainly consisted of descriptive statistics and mean score ranking for ranking the various factors. Preparing clear term of references for tendering documents; Conformance to contract requirements; Practising health and safety management; Managing risks effectively; Outline project scope and requirements were the most significant project management practices adopted in the construction industry. Unclear organizational goals or requirements; Project managers lacking necessary training and knowledge; Insufficient time dedicated to planning; Unrealistic project scope; Inadequate project funding were the most severe causes of nonconformance to project management practices. Ensures project aligns with organization’s strategic vision; Provides platform for Project Managers to succeed; Helps to steer a project back on course before it is too late; Saves more effort and time on projects; Useful for qualityiii control were the most important effects of project management practices in the construction industry on cost and time. It is recommended that adequate implementation for projects must exist. | en_US |
| dc.description.sponsorship | KNUST | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir.knust.edu.gh/handle/123456789/14095 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
| dc.subject | Project management | en_US |
| dc.subject | practices | en_US |
| dc.subject | construction industry | en_US |
| dc.title | Exploring project management practices in the construction industry of Ghana | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |
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