Gadisa, B and Zhou, H (2021) Exploring influential factors leading to the poor performance of public construction project in Ethiopia using structural equation modelling. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(6), pp. 1683-1712. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose: It is well recognized that the construction industry is characterised by inefficient and ineffective service delivery due to various causative factors. Thus this study aims to examine the influential factors affecting public construction project performance in Ethiopia to improve the industry's service delivery. Design/methodology/approach: From the extensive literature reviewed, 58 potential factors affecting construction project performance have been compiled. Based on the evidence accumulated, the conceptual model of this paper has been developed. By using survey questionnaires, valuable data were collected from the construction industry professionals in Ethiopia; analysed and interpreted with the use of both SPSS and AMOS software. Findings: It is concluded that failure factors related to the “performance” of the contractor, the “capability” of the owner, the “project design-procurement process,” and project contract management can significantly contribute to the poor performance of public construction projects in Ethiopia. Ten key factors include inadequate contractor capacity, weak project site management and supervision, weak project management skills and capabilities of the owner, additional work orders, delayed payment, lack of comprehensive project plans between parties and incomplete project design, rising material prices, ineffective project schedules, and cost management, rising market prices and devaluation of the currency. Research limitations/implications: The scope of this study confined to public projects in Ethiopia. It suggests that further research needs to consider public and private construction from a comprehensive perspective in the developing countries. Practical implications: It provides practitioners with information and guidance on the factors that affect the performance of construction projects. Originality/value: It provides inclusive evidence related to many factors that affect the performance of public construction projects.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction planning; project management; questionnaire survey |
| Index terms: | project performance, public construction, site management, construction planning, project management, supervision, construction industry, project design, service delivery, contractor capacity, cost management, owner, practitioner, questionnaire, evidence, influential factor, methodology, public project, construction project, contract management, procurement process, failure factor, developing country, survey, Ethiopia, structural equation modelling |
| Subjects: | statistical analysis, industry analysis, sociology, building construction, project management theory and practice, contract management, infrastructure engineering, professional development, development economics, service delivery, Geography, production management, accounting and finance, research methods, construction planning, contractual arrangements, construction operations, practitioner, control systems, risk assessment, evaluation and assessment methods, data collection methods |
| Topics: | Procurement, Roles and Professions, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Geographical Context, Project Management, Research Practice, Engineering Principles, Information Management, Cost Management, Site Management, Contract Administration, International Construction |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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