Data exploration on factors that influences construction cost and time performance on construction project sites

Amusan, L. M. and Afolabi, A.O. and Ojelabi, Rapheal A. and Omuh, I. O. and Okagbue, H. I. (2018) Data exploration on factors that influences construction cost and time performance on construction project sites. Data in Brief, 17. pp. 1320-1325.

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Abstract

This data article explores the factors that contribute to maintaining steady cost projection on construction projects. The data was obtained using structured questionnaire designed in Likert scale. The responses were solicited from category of construction practitioners.Simple random sampling was employed in the distribution of the questionnaires to the respondents. Data samples were analysed using severity index, ranking and simple percentages.The analysis of the data brought to fore some important data on factors that causes cost overrun, they include: contractor's inexperience,inadequate planning, inflation, incessant variation order,and change in project design. They are critical to causing costoverrun, while project complexity, shortening of project period and fraudulent practices are found to be responsible. The data fall within the percentages of possible consequences of cost overrun when compared with those available in scientific literature. The data can provide insights on how to mitigate the risks of project deviation from initial cost and as-built project.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Likert scale Questionnaire Construction Cost overrun Severity index Survey Statistics
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:	11 Apr 2018 08:56
Last Modified:	11 Apr 2018 08:56
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/10572

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