Factors Affecting Construction Labour Productivity for Effective Projects Delivery Performance In Borno State Nigeria (Published)
Construction projects play a vital role in developed and developing countries’ economic and social development. However, poor productivity in the construction sector often leads to significant revenue losses. This study assesses the factors affecting construction labour productivity and their impact on project delivery performance in Borno State, Nigeria. A quantitative research approach was employed, using a questionnaire that identified 28 factors affecting labour productivity, categorised into five groups and three categories related to project effectivenes. Data collated were drawn from(177) respondents, including 42 Architect, 54 Builders, and 81 Masons, involved in construction projects. The collected data were analysed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation). The results reveal that key factors affecting labour productivity in the region include worker relationships (mean = 3.80), worker health (mean = 3.79), and incentive programs (mean = 3.72). For project delivery effectivenes, political interference (mean = 4.07), corruption (mean = 3.85), and on-site waste (mean = 3.78) were identified as significant influences. The study suggests that improving team dynamics, fostering healthy work environments, and implementing motivational strategies can enhance labour productivity. It recommends adopting effective project management practices, including detailed planning, scheduling, and resource allocation, to improve project delivery and overall performance in Borno State’s construction sector.
Keywords: Performance, construction labour productivity, project delivery
The Effect of Capital Project Planning on Construction Project Delivery in Nigeria (Published)
The purpose of this article is to investigate the impact of capital project planning on project delivery in Nigeria. To do this, a survey of relevant literature on the subject was conducted in order to determine the effectiveness of solid project planning on the various capital projects. The study by Idoro (2012) & Inuwa (2015) in Nigeria, Fateh et al (2022) in Malaysia, Owuor (2022) in Kenya, Yehualashet (2023) in Ethiopia, Gaur (2023) in India and Baleni et al (2023) in Botswana gave credence to the fact that there is significant influence of project planning on the performance of construction projects. Oladigbolu et al (2022) further recommends that the use of all project planning methods, both employees and employers, enlightenment line of balance method for project planning, monitoring & evaluation would ensure optimum project performance. The Nigerian government and her multiple procurement organizations are challenged by the outcome of this research to demonstrate greater concern, devote more resources, and increase their efforts to project planning at the preconstruction stage of their projects.
Keywords: Project Performance, capital project, project delivery, project planning