Factors influencing construction projects delays in national vocation training institute NVTI
Date
2021-06-15
Authors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Abstract
Construction projects in National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI) have experienced several
challenges with the strong challenge of delays of the projects. Numerous factors influenced this
issue of construction project delays, and the aim of the study was to explore the causative factors
influencing construction projects delays in NVTI. The objectives were: to identify factors which
influence construction project delays in NVTI, to provide solutions / mitigation measures to
reduce construction projects delays in NVTI. The study made use of quantitative approach of
enquiry through survey questionnaires. A sum total of seventy – two (72) questionnaires were
administered and sixty – two (62) responses were retrieved from NVTI Staff representing the
client, Contractors and Consultants (project managers, architects, quantity surveyors, works
engineers) who have previously executed NVTI construction projects indicating a high response
rate of 86%. The analysis of the data gathered was done using descriptive statistics (frequencies,
percentages) and mean score ranking. The study revealed that, there were sixteen (16) factors
which influence construction project delays but ten (10) of them were identified as the key ones
and include; Lack of adequate budgetary support, Inadequate funding allocation, Time and Cost
overrun Lack of effective communication between parties, Slow in decision making. Design
errors and omissions / Poorly defined scope/ specification of work Contractor‘s financial
difficulties / Use of obsolete plant and equipment, Poor project management practices on a
project site, inadequate experience of consultants Lack of vehicles for monitoring and
supervision of works. It was recommended that the government should make adequate funds
available before the start of every contract, contractors should practice proper site management
whereas the consultants should also do due diligence to avoid errors and put in place good
project management practices.
Description
The thesis submitted to the Department of Construction Technology and Management
in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of
Master of Science
Keywords
Delay, Factors, Factors, NVTI,