Success Factors for Implementing Uganda’s Public Road Construction Projects

Mwelu, N; Davis, P; Ke, Y; Jefferies, M; Watundu, S

Success Factors for Implementing Uganda’s Public Road Construction Projects

Mwelu, N Davis, P Ke, Y

Jefferies, M Watundu, S

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Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: The International Journal of Construction Management, 2021, 21, (6), pp. 598-614
Issue Date:: 2021

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dc.contributor.author	Mwelu, N
dc.contributor.author	Davis, P
dc.contributor.author	Ke, Y https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3426-703X
dc.contributor.author	Jefferies, M
dc.contributor.author	Watundu, S
dc.date.accessioned	2021-12-03T22:02:09Z
dc.date.available	2019-01-20
dc.date.available	2021-12-03T22:02:09Z
dc.date.issued	2021
dc.identifier.citation	The International Journal of Construction Management, 2021, 21, (6), pp. 598-614
dc.identifier.issn	1562-3599
dc.identifier.issn	1562-3599
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dc.description.abstract	The construction industry is known for its underperformance. Globally, construction projects are often delayed and completed above-estimated budgets because of inferior works and contract variations. These in turn negatively affect the goals set by public sector client. Many studies aim to establish factors for successful construction projects that include public road construction projects. However, challenges remain. Using institutional theory, this research focusses on success factors for implementing public road construction projects in Uganda. Loss of funds in such projects significantly affects and stalls the implementation process. This study is cross-sectional and structured self-administered questionnaires are used with Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) data analysis by Smart-PLS3 subsequently conducted. The findings reveal that professionalism, monitoring activities, familiarity with regulatory framework; perceived inefficiency of regulatory framework and compliance with these frameworks significantly enhances successful implementation of public road construction projects. However, sanctions on staff and contractors’ resistance to non-compliance are insignificant predictors. Governments should emphasize and embark on improving monitoring mechanisms and staff familiarity with public procurement regulatory frameworks to avoid manipulations by unethical project stakeholders especially on contract cost variation during implementation. These regulatory frameworks should be written in a less technical language that is easily interpreted by stakeholders. Recruitment of qualified staff is paramount.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Taylor and Francis
dc.relation.ispartof	The International Journal of Construction Management
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1080/15623599.2019.1573481
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dc.subject	0905 Civil Engineering, 1202 Building, 1504 Commercial Services
dc.title	Success Factors for Implementing Uganda’s Public Road Construction Projects
dc.type	Journal Article
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building/School of Built Environment
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Abstract:

The construction industry is known for its underperformance. Globally, construction projects are often delayed and completed above-estimated budgets because of inferior works and contract variations. These in turn negatively affect the goals set by public sector client. Many studies aim to establish factors for successful construction projects that include public road construction projects. However, challenges remain. Using institutional theory, this research focusses on success factors for implementing public road construction projects in Uganda. Loss of funds in such projects significantly affects and stalls the implementation process. This study is cross-sectional and structured self-administered questionnaires are used with Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) data analysis by Smart-PLS3 subsequently conducted. The findings reveal that professionalism, monitoring activities, familiarity with regulatory framework; perceived inefficiency of regulatory framework and compliance with these frameworks significantly enhances successful implementation of public road construction projects. However, sanctions on staff and contractors’ resistance to non-compliance are insignificant predictors. Governments should emphasize and embark on improving monitoring mechanisms and staff familiarity with public procurement regulatory frameworks to avoid manipulations by unethical project stakeholders especially on contract cost variation during implementation. These regulatory frameworks should be written in a less technical language that is easily interpreted by stakeholders. Recruitment of qualified staff is paramount.

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