PROJECT MANAGEMENT A PANACEA TO IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJEC

Ogunde, Ayodeji and Joshua, Opeyemi and Amusan, Lekan M and Akuete, Eseohe (2017) PROJECT MANAGEMENT A PANACEA TO IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJEC. International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology (IJCIET), 8 (9). pp. 1234-1242. ISSN ISSN Online: 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:	A General Works > AI Indexes (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Civil Engineering and the Environment
Depositing User:	Mr L. M. Amusan
Date Deposited:	18 Nov 2017 06:53
Last Modified:	18 Nov 2017 06:53
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/9690

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