Evaluation Of Factors Influencing Planning Efforts in Building Projects In Uyo, Nigeria

Abstract

Purpose: This study investigates the factors influencing planning efforts in building projects in Uyo, Nigeria. The focus is specific on those factors that significantly affect the pre-contract planning stages of building projects. Design/Methodology/Approach: A survey approach was adopted in the collection of data among key professional consultants involved in building project planning and execution. A sample selection of Architects (32), engineers (43) and Quantity Surveyors (38) was drawn from 56 project sites and 9 consulting firms in the study area adding up to a sample size of 113 professional consultants. Structured questionnaire were administered with 81.4% response rate. Finding: The outcome from analysis of the square sum of ranks indicates factors such as client’s demand, client’s policy and planning procedures as the most significant factors influencing pre-contract building project planning efforts. Research limitations/Implication: The investigation of the factors was limited to those most applicable to the pre-contract planning stage of building projects. Originality/value: The conclusion is that clients have significant influence on the amount of efforts invested in planning and performance of building construction projects