dc.description.abstract | This research study sought to identify the impact of project planning on timely completion of
construction projects. The objectives of the study were; to examine the project planning
process for construction projects, to assess unidentified gaps in construction project planning
that lead to untimely project completion, and to evaluate the impact of project planning stages
on timely project completion. The research questions were; what planning processes are used
in construction projects? What unidentified gaps are present in the project planning process?
How is proper planning likely to affect delays during project phases, and to what extent does
it impact timely completion of projects?
The research approach was both qualitative and quantitative, and the design descriptive and
correlative. A survey questionnaire was applied in the study. The sample population consisted
of project managers. The sample size is 96 respondents, and the sampling technique used is
convenient random sampling. The questionnaire was the data collection tool used. Data
analysis technique used was Relative Importance Index (RII). A likert scale was also used.
The findings showed that the vast majority of construction projects undertaken between 2007
and 2017 were private funded projects. This was corresponded by the matching numbers of
project managers who have worked in the private sector. 96% of respondents believe that
project scheduling has the most impact on timely completion of construction projects. 91%
and 87% respectively gave the information that defining scope of works and estimating
activities’ duration, cost and resources per activity also have an influence on the completion
time of projects. The research further established that not all the planning activities identified
have an impact on timely completion of projects.
Recommendation include hiring experienced and competent project managers to lead the
planning process, training the project planning team in the monitoring and supervision of
construction works, and holding stakeholder meetings for consistent role-playing. | en_US |