PROJECT MANAGEMENT A PANACEA TO IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

Ogunde, Ayodeji and Akuete, Eseohe and Joshua, Opeyemi and BAMIDELE, Ebenezer and Amusan, L. M. and OGUNDE, Abisola (2017) PROJECT MANAGEMENT A PANACEA TO IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA. International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology (IJCIET), 8 (9). pp. 1234-1242. ISSN 0976-6316

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Abstract

The parameters for measuring the performance of project managers on any construction project are time, cost, quality, health and safety, meeting requirements of the owners and satisfaction of stakeholders. This study was conducted in Ogun state to ascertain the effects of project manager on construction works and project delivery in Nigeria. Both qualitative and quantitative data were obtained. A cross-sectional survey research design was used. A survey of randomly selected samples of 32 professionals, questionnaires was used to collect data from Architects, Civil Engineers, Builders and Quantity Surveyors practicing in the state. The result of the findings shows that effective engagement of project managers on project ensures that project criteria are achieved both at the preliminary and construction stages of projects. It is concluded that there is need to engage the services of project managers in projects for better efficiencies and quality delivery of projects. It is however recommended that project managers should be properly trained and engage in continuous professional development to be abreast with latest project management strategies

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Construction, Management, Managers, Performance, Project
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General) T Technology > TH Building construction
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Engineering Sciences
Depositing User:	Mrs Hannah Akinwumi
Date Deposited:	20 Sep 2018 11:21
Last Modified:	20 Sep 2018 11:21
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/11850

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