Factors Confronting the Present-Day Construction Practices in South-East, Nigeria: The Professionals’ View

Ezeokoli, F. O.; Bert-Okonkwor, Chiagozie Bertrand Nonso; Okongwu, M. I.; Fadumo, Daniel Oluwatayomi; Ohaedeghasi, Christian Ifeanyi; Okoye, Ngozi Marykate

doi:10.4236/jbcpr.2021.92011

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“…Implementing educational programs such as career growth and training to improve the skills and competency of project managers is both feasible and effective, as it can be achieved through partnerships with educational institutions and professional development initiatives. This aligns with Ezeokoli et al [19], who put forward proposals for the collaboration of government, construction professional bodies, education institutions, and construction firms to embark on capacity building through training and retraining programs.…”

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confidence: 70%

“…Projects often run off track, failing to meet milestones and objectives, primarily due to the underutilization of project managers [17]. Lack of project management experience as well as improper planning, poor site management, and lack of motivational support were identified as causes of project delay in the NCI [10,18,19]. Many projects lack proper planning, scheduling, and effective control, often due to the absence of contributions from project managers trained in project management [20].…”

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“…Lack of project management skills shows across the project life cycle and affects project success at the pre-project stage, execution stage, and post-project stage, according to Nwachukwu and Emoh [39]. The absence of adequate project management has resulted in delays, cost overruns, and resource misallocation and increases project risks of failure in NCI [19]. The importance and utilization of project management procedures have been emphasized by many researchers.…”

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“…Ezeokoli et al [19] investigated contemporary construction practices in the southeast region of Nigeria. Their study revealed that poor project planning, inadequate quality control, and corruption issues are significant challenges faced by construction projects in this area.…”

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“…In addition, the respondents highlighted the significance of top management support in their project management roles, emphasizing autonomy and involvement in decision-making. Recognizing the importance of supporting project managers in their careers and responsibilities is essential for organizations aiming to enhance commitment and loyalty among their workforce [19].…”

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Flawed Institutional Structures: Project Managers Underutilized in Nigeria’s Construction Industry

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Watanabe,

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2024

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Many studies have been conducted on the poor performance of the construction industry. Nigeria’s construction industry has been linked to project delays and cost overruns, leading to many abandoned construction projects throughout the country. These issues are largely attributed to inadequate project management practices and the underutilization of project managers. To address these challenges, an institutional analysis was conducted to examine the factors, within the institutional framework of the Nigerian construction industry, that hinder the effective utilization of project managers and the implementation of project management practices. Data were collected from the previous literature and were supported by data collected through semi-structured interviews in Nigeria. The collected data were coded into a four-level framework for institutional analysis. This method was employed to analyze the interrelationships between the identified embedded factors, institutional laws and regulations, and construction organizations, and to understand how their influence results in the underutilization of project managers. Deviation analysis was conducted as an additional method to categorize the impacts of the embedded factors at each institutional level and to determine how these impacts contribute to the underutilization of project managers in the Nigerian construction industry (NCI). It was found that the system of the underutilization of project managers consists of two subsystems: underutilization and lowering commitment. For the former subsystem, corruption, political influence, religious and tribal discrimination, and organizational culture were found to adversely influence the institutional structure of the construction industry in Nigeria. These factors weaken the governance mechanisms within the industry, leading project managers to prioritize corrupt practices over project needs. The ineffectiveness of existing laws and regulations exacerbates the situation, supporting unfair working conditions and contributing to the underperformance of project managers. This result leads to development at the top of the latter subsystem, with minimal incentives and limited opportunities for career growth within construction organizations. The findings hold significant potential for addressing systemic issues in the Nigerian construction industry, particularly the underutilization of project managers and organizational support measures to improve project management practices and mitigate the adverse effects of corruption.

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