The contribution of project management software on the successful completion of construction projects in Kampala.

Abstract

In order for construction organizations to compete favorably in this constant changing environment, then they must become more adaptive, fast, and collaborative, and utilize information technology. The construction industry especially that of transitioning economies still practices project management mainly through financial procedures and material planning. As such the Project Management Software (PMS) originating from developed economies, in the present form, is of little use in transitional economies in the management of projects. These projects need to be managed, planned, organized, staffed, monitored, controlled and evaluated to ascertain their project status. Project management software such as Primavera, Microsoft Project and Excel is a full solution to manage these projects This particular paper adds to project management knowledge of transitioning economies by looking at the contribution of these PMS on the successful completion of construction Projects in Kampala, Uganda.