| dc.description.abstract | This study investigated the use of prefabrication in reducing delays on building projects in
Uganda. The research was guided by four specific objectives, including assessing the general
perception of prefabricated buildings, examining the extent of usage of prefabrication,
investigating the benefits of adapting prefabrication in construction, and establishing the
relationship between prefabrication and minimization of delays. The study was based on a sample
of 70 construction professionals, including architects, engineers, and contractors, who were
surveyed using a structured questionnaire. The findings indicated that prefabrication is not widely
used in Uganda, with only 27% of respondents reporting that they had used prefabrication in
construction projects. Additionally, the study identified the main barriers to the adoption of
prefabrication as insufficient sensitization (51%) and lack of awareness about the benefits of
prefabrication (36%). The study found that adopting prefabrication techniques could lead to a
reduction in delays in building projects, as evidenced by the 68% of respondents who reported
that they had experienced fewer delays when using prefabrication. The study recommends that
construction professionals and stakeholders be sensitized on the benefits of prefabrication to
overcome the identified barriers, particularly the lack of awareness about the benefits of
prefabrication. Overall, the findings suggest that prefabrication has the potential to be a valuable
solution to reducing delays in building projects in Uganda. | en_US |
