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/implications: 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.