Influence of Works Definition on Performance of Government Construction Projects in Kenya

Abstract

The significant emphasis bestowed on infrastructural development as a catalyst of economic growth and regional integration by the Kenyan government seems to continue for the foreseeable future. Development of comprehensive project's scopes facilitate the alleviation of scope creep and hence promote sound management of project finances and deliverables. The objective of the study was to assess the influence of works definition on performance of government construction projects in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive research design and used simple random sampling to select a sample from the registered Architects/projects managers practicing in Nairobi Kenya and involved with government projects. The unit of analysis therefore was government construction projects while unit of observation was 728 Registered Architects/projects managers within Nairobi. A sample size of 251 was used. The study generated both qualitative and quantitative data. Data was collected using questionnaires and analysed using SPSS. The findings of the study showed a significant and positive relationship between works definition and performance of government construction projects in Kenya. The study concluded that comprehensive work definition and development of corresponding work breakdown structures, enables project managers to assign duties and plan for allocation of resources and efficiently monitor progress. This greatly enhances the performance of government construction projects in Kenya.