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AN ASSESSMENT OF THE LITERATURE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN NIGERIA

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Unegbu, Hyginus C.O., Yawas, Danjuma, Dan-asabe, Bashar·2023·Jurnal mekanikal
DOI 10.11113/jm.v46.467
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Abstract

Nigeria's construction industry is a critical sector that drives economic growth and development, but it faces numerous challenges that affect project performance. This study aimed to identify the factors and obstacles that impede construction project performance in Nigeria through a comprehensive literature review. The review involved a systematic approach to identify relevant studies from reputable academic databases, and the findings were synthesized and analyzed. The study found that poor project planning and scheduling, inadequate risk management, corruption, and ineffective stakeholder management were the primary factors contributing to poor project performance in Nigeria. The study highlights that these factors are interrelated and can exacerbate one another, leading to significant cost overruns, delays, and substandard work. Additionally, the study found that effective project management was a key success factor in improving project performance. To improve construction project performance in Nigeria, the study recommends that stakeholders in the industry should focus on improving project planning and scheduling, risk management, stakeholder management, and promoting ethical standards to curb corruption. By adopting these measures, the Nigerian construction industry can improve project performance, deliver high-quality infrastructure, and contribute to the country's economic growth and development.

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    Inadequate risk management is a primary factor contributing to poor project performance in Nigeria.

    “The study found that poor project planning and scheduling, inadequate risk management, corruption, and ineffective stakeholder management were the primary factors contributing to poor project performance in Nigeria.”
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    Poor project planning and scheduling is a primary factor contributing to poor project performance in Nigeria.

    “The study found that poor project planning and scheduling, inadequate risk management, corruption, and ineffective stakeholder management were the primary factors contributing to poor project performance in Nigeria.”
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    Ineffective stakeholder management is a primary factor contributing to poor project performance in Nigeria.

    “The study found that poor project planning and scheduling, inadequate risk management, corruption, and ineffective stakeholder management were the primary factors contributing to poor project performance in Nigeria.”
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    Effective project management is a key success factor in improving project performance.

    “Additionally, the study found that effective project management was a key success factor in improving project performance.”
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    Corruption is a primary factor contributing to poor project performance in Nigeria.

    “The study found that poor project planning and scheduling, inadequate risk management, corruption, and ineffective stakeholder management were the primary factors contributing to poor project performance in Nigeria.”
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    Findingnone given

    Factors influencing construction project performance can be categorized into project management, environmental, organizational, technological, and project-specific factors.

    “These factors can be categorized into project management factors, environmental factors, organizational factors, technological factors, and project-specific factors as shown in Table 1.”
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    Findingcitation

    According to Adenuga and Oke (2019), PPPs for infrastructure delivery in Nigeria could improve project performance by reducing the financial burden on the government.

    “Adenuga and Oke (2019) conducted a critical review of the use of PPPs for infrastructure delivery in Nigeria and found that it could improve project performance by increasing private sector participation and expertise, reducing the financial burden on the government, and ensuring greater accountability and transparency in project delivery.”
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    Findingcitation

    Funding constraints impact the quality of construction in Uganda.

    “Similarly, Alinaitwe et al. (2016) highlighted the impact of funding constraints on the quality of construction in Uganda.”
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    Findingcitation

    According to Adenuga and Oke (2019), PPPs for infrastructure delivery in Nigeria could improve project performance by ensuring greater accountability and transparency in project delivery.

    “Adenuga and Oke (2019) conducted a critical review of the use of PPPs for infrastructure delivery in Nigeria and found that it could improve project performance by increasing private sector participation and expertise, reducing the financial burden on the government, and ensuring greater accountability and transparency in project delivery.”
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    Findingcitation

    Poor workmanship in Nigerian construction is often caused by the lack of skilled workers.

    “According to their study, this is often caused by the lack of skilled workers and the use of poorquality building materials.”
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    • cites Oyedele et al. (2019)

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    Findingcitation

    Poor workmanship in Nigerian construction is often caused by the use of poor-quality building materials.

    “According to their study, this is often caused by the lack of skilled workers and the use of poorquality building materials.”
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    • cites Oyedele et al. (2019)

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    Findingcitation

    According to Adenuga and Oke (2019), PPPs for infrastructure delivery in Nigeria could improve project performance by increasing private sector participation and expertise.

    “Adenuga and Oke (2019) conducted a critical review of the use of PPPs for infrastructure delivery in Nigeria and found that it could improve project performance by increasing private sector participation and expertise, reducing the financial burden on the government, and ensuring greater accountability and transparency in project delivery.”
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    Findingcitation

    According to Ogunsemi et al. (2018), delays in Nigerian construction projects were caused by lack of resources.

    “Ogunsemi et al. (2018) found that delays were caused by poor communication between project participants, lack of resources, and delays in obtaining permits and approvals.”
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    Interpretationreasoning

    Poor project planning and scheduling, inadequate risk management, corruption, and ineffective stakeholder management are interrelated and can exacerbate one another.

    “The study highlights that these factors are interrelated and can exacerbate one another, leading to significant cost overruns, delays, and substandard work.”
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    Premisecitation

    Inadequate funding is a significant challenge in the Nigerian construction industry, leading to underfunding of projects and delayed payments to contractors and suppliers.

    “Inadequate funding, however, has been a significant challenge in the Nigerian construction industry, leading to underfunding of projects and delayed payments to contractors and suppliers (Adeyinka et al., 2018;Odusami et al., 2017).”
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    • cites Odusami et al., 2017

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    Interpretationreasoning

    Poor project planning and scheduling, inadequate risk management, corruption, and ineffective stakeholder management lead to significant cost overruns, delays, and substandard work.

    “The study highlights that these factors are interrelated and can exacerbate one another, leading to significant cost overruns, delays, and substandard work.”
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    Lack of project management skills and inadequate government support are significant barriers to effective project management in the Nigerian construction industry.

    “The study also revealed that a lack of project management skills and inadequate government support were significant barriers to effective project management in the Nigerian construction industry.”
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    Larger projects have a higher likelihood of failure, while shorter projects have a higher probability of success.

    “The study revealed that larger projects have a higher likelihood of failure, while shorter projects have a higher probability of success.”
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    Interpretationreasoning

    Project objectives, project planning, project execution, stakeholder management, team dynamics, and project outcomes can affect project success.

    “The conceptual framework for this study is based on a review of the literature on the performance of construction projects in Nigeria, which suggests that several factors can affect project success.These factors include project objectives, project planning, project execution, stakeholder management, team dynamics, and project outcomes.”
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    The political and economic climate can disrupt project schedules, lead to cost overruns, and even cause projects to be abandoned.

    “Their findings indicate that the political and economic climate can disrupt project schedules, lead to cost overruns, and even cause projects to be abandoned altogether.”
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    Inadequate planning can result in delays, cost overruns, and poor quality outcomes.

    “However, inadequate planning can result in delays, cost overruns, and poor quality outcomes.”
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    The construction industry in Nigeria faces challenges with the availability and use of resources due to lack of proper funding, high interest rates, and inadequate government support.

    “Moreover, Ogunsemi and Oladapo (2011) found that the construction industry in Nigeria faces challenges with the availability and use of resources due to several factors such as lack of proper funding, high interest rates, and inadequate government support.”
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    The Nigerian construction industry faces a shortage of skilled labour, leading to the use of unskilled and semi-skilled workers who may not have the required expertise to deliver projects successfully.

    “However, the industry faces a shortage of skilled labour, leading to the use of unskilled and semi-skilled workers who may not have the required expertise to deliver projects successfully (Adeleke & Ogunsemi, 2017;Osemenam et al., 2020).”
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    Premisecitation

    The regulatory framework in Nigeria's construction industry is fragmented and has led to overlapping regulatory roles.

    “Olanrewaju and Ogunsanmi (2015) noted that the regulatory framework in Nigeria's construction industry is fragmented and has led to overlapping regulatory roles.”
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    Poor project planning, inadequate project monitoring and control, and ineffective communication are significant factors affecting project performance in the Nigerian construction industry.

    “Ameh et al. (2018) identified poor project planning, inadequate project monitoring and control, and ineffective communication as the significant factors affecting project performance in the Nigerian construction industry.”
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    Management support, employee training, and availability of resources are important organizational factors influencing construction project success.

    “Alinaitwe et al. (2009) identified factors such as management support, employee training, and the availability of resources as important organizational factors influencing construction project success.”
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    The regulatory framework in Nigeria's construction industry is often ineffective and lacks clarity, leading to a lack of enforcement and compliance issues.

    “It is regulated by various government agencies, but the regulatory framework is often ineffective and lacks clarity, leading to a lack of enforcement and compliance issues (Olanrewaju & Ogunsanmi, 2015;Oyewobi & Ijimdiya, 2020).”
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    The quality of project outcomes can determine project success or failure.

    “Odusami et al. (2017) found that the quality of project outcomes can determine project success or failure.”
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    Regulatory agencies in Nigeria's construction industry face challenges related to inadequate resources, lack of technical expertise, and corruption.

    “For instance, Oyegoke and Adebiyi (2015) argued that the regulatory agencies in Nigeria's construction industry face challenges related to inadequate resources, lack of technical expertise, and corruption.”
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    Lack of coordination between regulatory agencies in Nigeria's construction industry has resulted in duplication of efforts and increased cost of compliance for construction firms.

    “They argued that the lack of coordination between the various regulatory agencies has resulted in a duplication of efforts and increased the cost of compliance for construction firms.”
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    Effective project execution can lead to successful project outcomes.

    “Ujaddughe (2017) found that poor project execution can result in project failure, while effective project execution can lead to successful project outcomes.”
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    Premisecitation

    Construction project performance in Nigeria is affected by the availability of resources (finance, skilled labour, and equipment) and the inadequate provision of infrastructure and logistics such as transportation and communication.

    “Construction project performance in Nigeria is affected by the availability of resources, which includes finance, skilled labour, and equipment, and the inadequate provision of infrastructure and logistics such as transportation and communication.”
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    • cites Odeyinka and Yusif (1997)

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    Lack of skilled personnel, inadequate financing, and inadequate government support are significant barriers to project performance in the Nigerian construction industry.

    “The study also revealed that a lack of skilled personnel, inadequate financing, and inadequate government support were significant barriers to project performance in the Nigerian construction industry.”
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    • cites Ameh et al. (2018)

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    Premisecitation

    Effective project planning can lead to better project outcomes and higher stakeholder satisfaction.

    “Oyegoke et al. (2017) found that effective project planning can lead to better project outcomes and higher stakeholder satisfaction.”
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    Poor project execution can result in project failure.

    “Ujaddughe (2017) found that poor project execution can result in project failure, while effective project execution can lead to successful project outcomes.”
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    Premisecitation

    Inadequate finance, lack of skilled labour, and poor project planning and management are the primary causes of construction project failure in Nigeria.

    “Similarly, Aibinu and Jagboro (2002) found that inadequate finance, lack of skilled labour, and poor project planning and management are the primary causes of construction project failure in Nigeria.”
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    Project size, duration, and complexity are important determinants of project performance in Nigeria.

    “Olawale and Sun (2010) conducted a study on the influence of project-specific factors on project performance in Nigeria and found that project size, duration, and complexity are important determinants.”
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    Poor communication, inadequate project management, and stakeholder disengagement are significant barriers to project success in the Nigerian construction industry.

    “The study also revealed that poor communication, inadequate project management, and stakeholder disengagement were significant barriers to project success in the Nigerian construction industry.”
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    Use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) can enable project teams to work collaboratively and reduce errors and omissions in project documentation.

    “The use of BIM, for example, can enable project teams to work collaboratively and can help reduce errors and omissions in project documentation, as shown in the study by Azhar et al. (2012).”
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    Stakeholder participation and engagement is a critical factor in the success of public-private partnership (PPP) projects.

    “For example, the study by Fang et al. (2015) found that stakeholder participation and engagement is a critical factor in the success of public-private partnership (PPP) projects.”
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    Effective stakeholder management can improve project outcomes and lead to higher stakeholder satisfaction.

    “Adeyinka et al. (2018) found that effective stakeholder management can improve project outcomes and lead to higher stakeholder satisfaction.”
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    Lack of political will is a major challenge to the effective enforcement of regulatory compliance in Nigeria's construction industry.

    “Similarly, Adenuga and Oloke (2020) identified the lack of political will as a major challenge to the effective enforcement of regulatory compliance in Nigeria's construction industry.”
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    The regulatory framework in the Nigerian construction industry is weak and ineffective, which has led to non-compliance issues among construction firms.

    “Similarly, Oyewobi and Ijimdiya (2020) also pointed out that the regulatory framework in the Nigerian construction industry is weak and ineffective, which has led to non-compliance issues among construction firms.”
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    The regulatory framework for construction projects in Nigeria was weak and ineffective.

    “Ogunsemi and Oladapo (2011) found that the regulatory framework for construction projects in Nigeria was weak and ineffective.”
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    Interpretationcitation

    A clear and effective regulatory framework is essential to ensure the success of construction projects in Nigeria.

    “Their findings suggest that a clear and effective regulatory framework is essential to ensure the success of construction projects in Nigeria.”
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    Study design and conductnone given

    The data analysis process was carried out by two independent reviewers to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the findings.

    “The data analysis process was carried out by two independent reviewers to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the findings.”
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    Interpretationreasoning

    There are opportunities for improvement in Nigerian construction through the adoption of new technologies and innovative project delivery methods.

    “The literature also suggests that there are opportunities for improvement through the adoption of new technologies and innovative project delivery methods.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
    • Rests on an assumption: The 50 reviewed studies are representative of construction projects in Nigeria.
    • Rests on an assumption: The findings of the reviewed studies are valid and reliable enough to support the review's conclusions.

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    Study design and conductown data

    The study used a systematic literature review as its research design.

    “The research design adopted for this study was a systematic literature review.”
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    Interpretationnone given

    Corruption in the Nigerian construction industry contributes to political interference in construction projects.

    “Corruption in the industry is also believed to contribute to the high level of political interference in construction projects in Nigeria, which can negatively impact project performance.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
    • Rests on an assumption: The 50 reviewed studies are representative of construction projects in Nigeria.
    • Rests on an assumption: The findings of the reviewed studies are valid and reliable enough to support the review's conclusions.

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    Premisecitation

    The regulatory framework for construction projects in Nigeria lacked clarity and was not effectively enforced, leading to noncompliance issues.

    “The study revealed that the regulatory framework lacked clarity and was not effectively enforced, leading to noncompliance issues.”
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    • cites Ogunsemi and Oladapo (2011)

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    Interpretationreasoning

    Cost overruns in Nigerian construction projects are mainly caused by poor planning.

    “Again, poor planning, inadequate project management, and corruption were identified as the main causes of this problem.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
    • Rests on an assumption: The 50 reviewed studies are representative of construction projects in Nigeria.
    • Rests on an assumption: The findings of the reviewed studies are valid and reliable enough to support the review's conclusions.

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    Study design and conductreasoning

    The use of a systematic literature review ensured that the study was comprehensive and included all relevant literature on the topic.

    “The use of a systematic literature review ensured that the study was comprehensive and included all relevant literature on the topic.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S1 (asserted), S3 (load-bearing), S4 (based). The quote only partly states this claim.

    Interpretationreasoning

    Cost overruns in Nigerian construction projects are mainly caused by corruption.

    “Again, poor planning, inadequate project management, and corruption were identified as the main causes of this problem.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
    • Rests on an assumption: The 50 reviewed studies are representative of construction projects in Nigeria.
    • Rests on an assumption: The findings of the reviewed studies are valid and reliable enough to support the review's conclusions.

  • The quote only partly states this claim.

    Interpretationreasoning

    Cost overruns in Nigerian construction projects are mainly caused by inadequate project management.

    “Again, poor planning, inadequate project management, and corruption were identified as the main causes of this problem.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
    • Rests on an assumption: The 50 reviewed studies are representative of construction projects in Nigeria.
    • Rests on an assumption: The findings of the reviewed studies are valid and reliable enough to support the review's conclusions.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing), S4 (based). May combine two claims.

    Study design and conductnone given

    The researchers ensured that all studies included in the review were published in reputable academic journals and were conducted in an ethical and transparent manner.

    “However, the researchers ensured that all the studies included in the review were published in reputable academic journals and were conducted in an ethical and transparent manner.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
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    The performance of construction projects in Nigeria remains a significant concern despite efforts by the Nigerian government and construction stakeholders.

    “Despite the efforts made by the Nigerian government and construction stakeholders to address these challenges, the performance of construction projects in Nigeria remains a significant concern.”

  • The paper relies on this without support.

    The 50 studies included in the review are representative of the existing literature on construction project performance in Nigeria.

    “A total of 50 studies were included in the final analysis.”

  • The paper relies on this without support.

    The findings of the reviewed studies are sufficiently reliable and valid to be synthesized into conclusions about construction project performance in Nigeria.

    “The identified themes and concepts were then synthesized and analysed to draw conclusions and make recommendations for improving the performance of construction projects in Nigeria.”

  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Poor performance of construction projects in Nigeria has resulted in significant cost overruns, schedule delays, and quality issues, leading to project failures, loss of revenue, and poor reputation.

    “Poor performance of construction projects has resulted in significant cost overruns, schedule delays and quality issues, leading to project failures, loss of revenue, and poor reputation.”

  • The paper relies on this without support.

    The 50 reviewed studies are representative of construction projects in Nigeria.

    “A total of 50 studies were reviewed for this study, with a focus on analysing the performance of construction projects in Nigeria.”
    “The analysis of the literature shows that project delays, cost overruns, and poor quality of construction are the most significant challenges facing construction projects in Nigeria.”

  • The paper relies on this without support.

    The findings of the reviewed studies are valid and reliable enough to support the review's conclusions.

    “The analysis of the studies revealed several key findings on the performance of construction projects in Nigeria.”
    “The reviewed literatures indicates that construction projects in Nigeria frequently face various challenges that adversely affect their performance.”
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    Minor

    The results describe the reviewed studies as published from 2000 through 2022, yet the literature discussion uses a 1997 study as evidence about project performance.

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Authors
Unegbu, H. C. O., Yawas, D., & Dan-asabe, B.
Affiliations
Ahmadu Bello University (NG)
ORCID
Venue
Jurnal mekanikal
Publisher
Penerbit UTM Press
Published
2023-06-25
Pages
27-38
ISSN
2289-3873 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.11113/jm.v46.467
OpenAlex
W4382794790
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Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 2 · 2024: 3
FWCI
1.10
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
Jurnal MEKANIKAL (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Management Science and Operations Research › Construction Project Management and Performance
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Strategy and Management › Value Engineering and Management
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Strategy and Management › Public-Private Partnership Projects
Keywords
construction project performance, Nigerian construction industry, project planning and scheduling, risk management, corruption, stakeholder management, project management, cost overruns, construction delays, moral norms

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