Impact of Project Management Practices on Cost and Time Overruns in Construction Projects in Nigeria
Ikwueze, Stella Nneka1 and Nnadi Ezekiel Ejiofor2
1Department of Civil Engineering, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria
2Department of Civil Engineering, Kampala International University, Uganda.
Corresponding author: nnadiezekiel@kiu.ac.ug
ABSTRACT
A major contributor to economic growth in Nigeria, the construction sector is frequently beset by large cost and schedule overruns that jeopardize project profitability and impede the development of infrastructure. This study looks into how project management techniques affect these overruns in building construction projects in Nigeria. The goal of the study is to pinpoint the major project management variables that lead to overspending and delays while also offering recommendations for best practices to address these problems. A mixed-methods strategy was used, integrating qualitative case studies with quantitative data analysis. Project engineers, contractors, Architects, and Technicians were given standardized questionnaires to complete about a variety of Nigerian building projects. In-depth interviews and focus groups were also held to acquire a deeper understanding of the real-world difficulties and experiences encountered in the field. The study pinpoints several crucial project management techniques that affect time and cost performance. The results show that Inadequate construction site management and supervision ranked 1st with an RII of 0.7877, Improper construction techniques and lack of experience of the consultant came 2nd and 3rd with RII of 0.7215 and 0.7213 respectively. Late payments during work progress and Use of improper equipment are contributors to project time overrun; while, factors affecting cost overrun are fluctuation in building material costs ranked 1st with RII of 0.7354, frequent design changes, (0.7138), omissions and errors in bills of quantities (0.6754), import of construction materials (0.6754). The report suggests enhancing project management through effective resource management techniques, ongoing training and certification programs, and implementing advanced technology to improve communication, resource management, and planning precision, contributing to sustainable growth in Nigeria’s construction industry.
Keywords: stakeholder management, construction sector, project management, major contributor
CITE AS: Ikwueze, Stella Nneka and Nnadi Ezekiel Ejiofor (2024). Impact of Project Management Practices on Cost and Time Overruns in Construction Projects in Nigeria. NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES, 5(2):26-34 https://doi.org/10.59298/NIJSES/2024/10.5.262634