Challenges of scope definition for projects using conventional construction procurement method in Nigeria
Embarking on capital project development without elaborate scope definition often results in disruption of production flow leading to rework, extension of project duration and cost overrun, and lowers the morale and productivity of the workforce. The major challenge facing most building and infra...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Penerbit UKM
2015
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| Online Access: | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/9124/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/9124/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/9124/1/161-505-1-PB.pdf |
| Summary: | Embarking on capital project development without elaborate scope definition often results in
disruption of production flow leading to rework, extension of project duration and cost overrun, and
lowers the morale and productivity of the workforce. The major challenge facing most building and
infrastructural projects in Nigeria is the absence of clearly defined project scope prior to construction
project implementation. This study aimed at assessing the challenges and constraints to effective
project definition in the Nigerian construction industry. Descriptive research design was adopted.
Data were gathered through a survey questionnaire from Fifty-two construction professionals working
in public organisations using purposive sampling technique. The data collected were analysed using
both descriptive and inferential statistics. The result of the study revealed that project design
parameters, project requirements, site information, project execution plan and business strategy are
the five most important activity group required in project definition. The result also indicates that the
major challenges militating against effective project definition are lack of knowledge of project
definition process, initial problem represented by client’s information, insufficient time allocated to
project definition, and information constraints among others. The practical implication of this study is
that it highlights important activities that make a successful project scope definition and also major
constraints faced by professionals during the scope development stage of projects. |
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