A Delphi technique approach towards the need for and relevance of construction project monitoring and evaluation practices
- Tengan, Callistus, Aigbavboa, Clinton
- Authors: Tengan, Callistus , Aigbavboa, Clinton
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Delphi technique , Ghana , Monitoring and evaluation
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/254494 , uj:26641 , Citation: Tengan, C. & Aigbavboa, C. 2017. A Delphi technique approach towards the need for and relevance of construction project monitoring and evaluation practices.
- Description: Abstract: The practical experience of the researchers on the implementation of the inductive methodology to knowledge dissemination using the Delphi technique approach is reported in this study. The Delphi method is a vital procedure of reaching consensus on issues that cannot be resolved in a once-off discussion. The research commenced with five questions to ascertain the views of experts with the aim of reaching consensus on the need for and relevance of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) implementation in achieving project success in Ghana’s construction industry. Experts for the study were identified from the Ghanaian construction industry (quantity surveyors, architect, and engineers), research, and academic institutions of higher learning faculties in Ghana. After two iterative Delphi rounds, consensus was achieved on the need for and relevance of M&E to achieve project success as suggested by the experts during the Delphi process. Based on the difficulties faced in the process, the study recommends clear and concise instructions to Delphi experts on the process. Also, the length of the structured Delphi questionnaire should be as short as possible to ensure a high response rate with a constant reminder to experts before the close of the submission of responses. In conclusion, the authors argue that the Delphi technique is vital for studies in areas where consensus on the need for and relevance of construction project management practices is yet to be reached.
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- Authors: Tengan, Callistus , Aigbavboa, Clinton
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Delphi technique , Ghana , Monitoring and evaluation
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/254494 , uj:26641 , Citation: Tengan, C. & Aigbavboa, C. 2017. A Delphi technique approach towards the need for and relevance of construction project monitoring and evaluation practices.
- Description: Abstract: The practical experience of the researchers on the implementation of the inductive methodology to knowledge dissemination using the Delphi technique approach is reported in this study. The Delphi method is a vital procedure of reaching consensus on issues that cannot be resolved in a once-off discussion. The research commenced with five questions to ascertain the views of experts with the aim of reaching consensus on the need for and relevance of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) implementation in achieving project success in Ghana’s construction industry. Experts for the study were identified from the Ghanaian construction industry (quantity surveyors, architect, and engineers), research, and academic institutions of higher learning faculties in Ghana. After two iterative Delphi rounds, consensus was achieved on the need for and relevance of M&E to achieve project success as suggested by the experts during the Delphi process. Based on the difficulties faced in the process, the study recommends clear and concise instructions to Delphi experts on the process. Also, the length of the structured Delphi questionnaire should be as short as possible to ensure a high response rate with a constant reminder to experts before the close of the submission of responses. In conclusion, the authors argue that the Delphi technique is vital for studies in areas where consensus on the need for and relevance of construction project management practices is yet to be reached.
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Economic development as a function of construction project performance
- Oke, Ayodeji, Ogungbile, Adedayo, Oyewobi, Luqman, Tengan, Callistus
- Authors: Oke, Ayodeji , Ogungbile, Adedayo , Oyewobi, Luqman , Tengan, Callistus
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Construction projects , Economic development
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/223620 , uj:22491 , Citation: Oke, A. et al. 2016. Economic development as a function of construction project performance. Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation, 6(2):1447-1459. , ISSN: 2223-7852
- Description: Abstract: Poor performance of construction projects is one of the major cause for concern in the construction industry. Many of the construction projects executed in Nigeria experienced several challenges ranging from simple to complex issues. This paper therefore, examines factors affecting the performance of construction projects, their effects on the economic development and the impact of the factors on the economic development of the nation. The study identified a set of factors believed to affect project performance through extensive review of literature which form the basis for questionnaire survey. A total of 200 questionnaires were self-administered to professionals in the Nigerian construction industry, out of which 148 were retrieved and considered fit for analysis. The survey findings indicate that the most important factors affecting project performance are: project design cost, project complexity, unavailability of resources, quality of equipment and raw materials, while ontime completion, client satisfaction and productivity were considered to be the main measures of construction project performances. Improvement in technology and extension of infrastructures, were the most important indices of economic development. It is recommended that project owners must work collaboratively with all the professionals involved in carrying out construction project in order to facilitate good performance. More so, stakeholders in the construction industry including professionals and regulatory bodies should be proactive in discharging their responsibilities bearing in mind the effect of construction project performance on economic development of the country.
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- Authors: Oke, Ayodeji , Ogungbile, Adedayo , Oyewobi, Luqman , Tengan, Callistus
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Construction projects , Economic development
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/223620 , uj:22491 , Citation: Oke, A. et al. 2016. Economic development as a function of construction project performance. Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation, 6(2):1447-1459. , ISSN: 2223-7852
- Description: Abstract: Poor performance of construction projects is one of the major cause for concern in the construction industry. Many of the construction projects executed in Nigeria experienced several challenges ranging from simple to complex issues. This paper therefore, examines factors affecting the performance of construction projects, their effects on the economic development and the impact of the factors on the economic development of the nation. The study identified a set of factors believed to affect project performance through extensive review of literature which form the basis for questionnaire survey. A total of 200 questionnaires were self-administered to professionals in the Nigerian construction industry, out of which 148 were retrieved and considered fit for analysis. The survey findings indicate that the most important factors affecting project performance are: project design cost, project complexity, unavailability of resources, quality of equipment and raw materials, while ontime completion, client satisfaction and productivity were considered to be the main measures of construction project performances. Improvement in technology and extension of infrastructures, were the most important indices of economic development. It is recommended that project owners must work collaboratively with all the professionals involved in carrying out construction project in order to facilitate good performance. More so, stakeholders in the construction industry including professionals and regulatory bodies should be proactive in discharging their responsibilities bearing in mind the effect of construction project performance on economic development of the country.
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