Effects of contract planning on project performance.
| dc.contributor.author | Oladiran O.J. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Musa V.S. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-05-03T15:05:11Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-05-03T15:05:11Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2020 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Construction projects suffer poor performance due to certain causes, such as inefficiencies, though its root cause is lack of adequate contract planning in the execution of construction projects. On the basis of the huge cost usually invested into construction and the need for project failure to be addressed to enhance sustainability, the problem that this study seeks to solve is poor project outcomes due to improper planning. This study investigated the effect of contract planning on project performance. The specific objectives are to identify the types of contracts frequently adopted in construction projects, to establish the relationship between contract planning and project performance, and to evaluate the challenges of contract planning in construction projects. The population of the study is construction professionals (i.e. architects, builders, quantity surveyors and engineers) in Lagos State. A total of 150 questionnaires were administered to the respondents. The respondents were purposively selected from the population. Frequency, percentage and mean were used to analyse the data. The findings reveal that several types of contract are adopted on construction projects, including traditional, management, integrated among others. Contract planning also contributes positively to project performance, especially in the aspect of quality, cost, time, functionality and minimization of rework, thereby fostering sustainability in construction projects. It is concluded that although there are various types of contract, they are adopted differently on specific projects. It implies that the type of project could determine the type of contract to be adopted. Additionally, certain challenges must be addressed for contract planning to achieve sustainability and other intentions on construction projects. It is recommended that increased attention should be drawn towards the less frequently adopted contracts. This can be done via seminars, conferences, and other training programs. Measures for contract planning to achieve sustainability in construction projects must also be initiated by construction organizations and institutions. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | 19. Oladiran, O.J. & Musa, V. S. (2020).Effects of contract planning on project performance. Proceedings: Sustainable Development Goals and Africa, 18th – 19th February, 2020, Julius Berger Lecture Theatre, University of Lagos, Nigeria. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir.unilag.edu.ng/handle/123456789/12841 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Lagos. | |
| dc.title | Effects of contract planning on project performance. | |
| dc.type | Article |
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