PROJECT DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE OF URBAN ROAD PROJECTS IN KENYA
Abstract
Background: The construction industry is inherently complex as it involves multiple countries such as customers, contractors, consultants, stakeholders, shareholders and regulators. Urban road projects show poor performance in terms of late completion, high costs and low quality. This paper sought to determine the relationship between project design and the performance of urban road projects in Kenya.
Methodology: The study adopted descriptive survey research, while target population was 408 construction registered professionals within Kenya urban roads authority projects. A sample size of 202 was used. Primary data was be collected through the administration of questionnaires.
Results: The results revealed that project design had a positive and significant influence on the performance of urban road projects in Kenya.
Conclusions and Recommendations: The study concluded that project design significantly contributes towards enhanced performance of urban road projects in Kenya. The study recommended that construction firms management need to strengthen their project design. In particular, the management should focus on enhancing the following project design aspects: model development, model optimization, model visualization and technology integration.
Keywords: Project Design, Performance, Urban Road Projects
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