Abstract
Small and medium size construction firms are recognised as drivers of socio-economic
development in most nations. This is because the operations of SMEs impacts on both job
creations and also in poverty alleviation programmes of many countries. Although the
construction SMEs in Ghana are generally considered to have a low level of managerial
structures, their dominance, and activities within the sector enable them to fill gaps and also
execute projects in numbers and at locations where large firms will be available and prepare
to operate. This attribute makes the growth of these construction SMEs imperative to the
Ghanaian economy.The purpose of this study was to establish the strengths and
weaknesses in enhancing firm’s growth among construction SMEs. The methodology
adopted was solely a comprehensive review of the literature on existing models which was
done via journals, conferences publications supported by other electronic information. The
conclusion of the study stressed that strength of firm’s growth refers to the firm’s competitive
advantage and distinctive competencies this includes strong customer service, positive
employees attitudes, excellent stakeholders relations, lower cost in production and high
integrity of the staff among others. Further conclusions to the study pointed that weakness of
firm’s growth, on the other hand, refers to the constraints that impede a firm to grow or what
the firm does not do well. The study also concludes that weakness in firm’s growth among
SMEs include frail organisational structure, inadequate training of staff, lack of clear
corporate goals and complex levels of reporting systems of the firm.