Ameh, O J and Odusami, K T (2014) Nigerian construction professional's education and deficiencies in the area of project management. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 19(1), pp. 1-14. ISSN 1823-6499
Abstract
This study examined the extent to which Nigerian construction professional groups are equipped with relevant degree-specific knowledge in project management practice. A survey was employed, in which 60 construction project managers based in Lagos, Nigeria were selected using the snowball sampling technique. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings indicate that construction project managers are proficient in construction technology, project planning and control and contract administration, while they are deficient in information technology, marketing, accounting and finance and human and industrial relations. The quantity surveyors' group and the builders' group are the most equipped, whereas the civil engineers' group is the least equipped in terms of background education to practise project management. The study can be used as a guide by clients when engaging built environment professionals to aid in construction project management. The current study provides insight into proficiency and highlights the deficiencies of the various built environment professionals in the management of construction projects.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction; education; knowledge; project manager; skills |
| Index terms: | construction project, project planning, information technology, accounting, project management practice, manager, builder, civil engineer, survey, sampling, construction project management, marketing, built environment, Lagos, construction professional, project management, construction technology, statistics, project manager, contract administration, quantity surveying, industrial relation, Nigeria |
| Subjects: | economic analysis, psychology, computing systems, practitioner, control systems, data collection methods, profession, business, digital engineering, mathematical modelling, infrastructure and transport systems, production management, Geography, professional development, contract management, project management theory and practice |
| Topics: | Organizational Design, Contract Administration, Urban Studies, Digital Applications, Roles and Professions, Information Management, Geographical Context, Project Management, Research Practice, Business Strategy |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCEA |
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