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Item Application of life cycle management in transforming building industry in Nigeria: possibilities and realities(2015-01) Usman, N. D.; Kamau, P. K.; Mireri, C.The building industry is a key player in the transformation of socio-economic development globally. It creates employment and provides shelter and other infrastructural developments. However, issues of quality cost and time overrun are contending factors that leads to building failures, poor infrastructural developments, and insufficient service delivery amongst others. The aim of this study is examine the application ofLife Cycle Management (LCM) in transforming building industry in Nigeria. This can be achieved by investigating the factors influencing LCM in project delivery in the building industry in Nigeria. Data were collected from a population of 350 Architects, 352 Builders, 354 Engineers, 354 Quantity Surveyors, 350 Urban and Regional Planners and 350 Contractors. From each of these populations, a stratified random sampling of 10% was obtained and a formula was used to provide a sample of n = 210. Data was collected by use of standardized questionnaires and interviews. Descriptive statistic was used to analyse the data and in establishing whether there is a statistical significant difference between LCM adoption and how it can influence project performance in transforming the building industry in Nigeria. Chi-Square statistics was used to test for significance difference between LCM and the factors influencing project delivery at 95% confidence level. The results indicated a significant difference meaning that the higher the LCM the adoption, the better the project performance in the building industry in Nigeria. Hence, the possibilities and realities of the state of construction in Nigeria, LCM if fully adopted; can transform the building industry in terms of best practices and better project performance.Item The Impact of Initial Phase Principles on Project Performance within the Building Industry in Abuja, Nigeria(Center for Promoting Ideas (CPI), 2015) Usman, N. D.; Kamau, P. K.; Mireri, C.The building industry is a key player of the Nigerian socio-economic development is saddled with the challenges of project management. The Nigerian Building Industry has adopted the traditional project management system in which projects are hardly delivered on time, within budget and quality standards. This has affected the growth of the industry as a result of its inability to deliver projects and services effectively and efficiently. This study therefore sought to determine the adoption of Life Cycle Management (LCM) and how initial phase principle influence project performance within the building industry in Abuja, Nigeria. LCM is a series of activities used in enhancing project performance. It is a valuable tool that helps the project manager to better understand the various steps of a project and the resources required. It reflects every management requirement for successful project delivery and communication between participants. LCM principles have been used successfully in managing many projects and improving services. Explanatory and descriptive approaches were used to obtain data from completed projects files (three from both public and private sectors respectively) and professionals from the building industry. Stratified and purposive random samplings were used to select completed projects and qualitative data for the purpose of analysis. The results revealed that projects were not delivered on time, within cost and quality due to poor management of projects, inadequate planning and budgetary provisions, costly project execution. The current traditional project management system is not achieving the desired results, however, if initial phase principle is adopted, it could improve project performance and reduce cost and time overrunsItem The impact of policy and procedural framework on project performance within the building industry in Abuja, Nigeria(2014-05) Usman, N. D; Kamau, P. K.; Mireri, C.The building industries in the developed and some emerging economies were able to effectively contribute to socio-economic development through the creation of employments, provisionof shelter to millions as well as the provision of basic infrastructure, through a sound policy framework compliance. However, poor policy compliance in the Nigerian Building Industry has been linked amongst other things to the industry’s inability to deliver services effectively and efficiently and this has been detrimental to Nigeria’s economy. This study therefore sought to investigate how policy/procedural framework influences the performance of projects in the Nigerian buildingindustry.Explanatory and descriptive design approaches were used to obtaindata from completed projects files and interviewsin Abuja respectively. Stratified random sampling was used to select three projects from both public and private sectors.The study established that policy and procedural frameworks guide in achieving project delivery but the stake holders do not adhere to these guidelines as stated in National Building Code. The study recommends that strict compliance to policy/procedural framework should be adopted to improve project delivery of time, cost and quality standards.Item The Influence of Completion Phase Principles on Project Performance within the Building Industry in Abuja, Nigeria(ESRSA Publication, 2014) Usman, N. D.; Kamau, P. K.; Mireri, C.The building industry continues to occupy an important position in the nation’s economy even though it contributes less than the manufacturing industries. It has continued to be a major player in the socio-economic development of many countries globally. However, recently, issues of quality, costs, reliability and human and environmental safety have emerged posing a challenge to the growth of industry. This is as a result poor completion phase principles in the building industry. However, poor project completion in the Nigerian Building Industry (NBI) was linked to its inability to deliver service effectively and efficiently; and these are barriers on the Nigerian economy. This study therefore sought to ascertain whether completion phase principles can improve project performance within the building industry in Abuja, Nigeria. Explanatory and descriptive approaches were used to obtain data from completed projects files (three from both public and private sectors respectively) and professionals from the building industry. Stratified and purposive random samplings were used to select completed projects and qualitative data for the purpose of analysis. The results revealed that completion phase principles were not adopted due poor management of projects, unnecessary rush in project implementation, inadequate planning and budgetary provisions, costly project execution. However, the current traditional method is not working, however, if completion phase principles are employed, it will improve project performance and reduce cost and time overruns.Item The influence of implementation phase principles on project performance within the building industry in Abuja, Nigeria(2014) Usman, N.D.; Kamau, P. K.; Mireri, C.The building industry contributes immensely to the development of any nation even though its contribution is less than the manufacturing industries; it is a major player in the socio-economic development of many countries globally. However, recently, issues of quality, costs, reliability and human and environmental safety have emerged posing a challenge to the growth of the industry. This is as a result of poor implementation phase principles in the industry. Yet, poor implementation in the Nigerian Building Industry (NBI) was linked to its inability to deliver service effectively and efficiently; and these are obstacles on the Nigerian economy. This study therefore sought to determine how implementation phase principles may influence project performance within the building industry in Abuja, Nigeria. Explanatory and descriptive approaches were used to obtain data from completed project files (three from both public and private sectors respectively) and professionals from the building industry. Stratified and purposive random samplings were used to select completed projects and qualitative data for the purpose of analysis. The results revealed that implementation phase principles were not adopted due to poor management of projects, unnecessary rush in project implementation, inadequate planning and budgetary provisions, costly project execution. Still, the current traditional system is not working, but if implementation phase principle is employed, it could improve project performance and will reduce cost and time overrunsItem Influence of Planning Phase Principles on Project Performance within the Building Industry in Abuja, Nigeria(International Journal of Financial Services Management, 2014) Usman, N. D.; Kamau, P. K.; Mireri, C.The building industry continues to occupy an important position in the nation’s economy even though it contributes less than the manufacturing industries. It has continued to be a major player in the socio-economic development of many countries globally. However, recently, issues of quality, costs, reliability and human and environmental safety have emerged posing a challenge to the growth of industry. This is as a result of poor planning phase principles in the building industry. However, poor planning in the Nigerian Building Industry (NBI) was linked to its inability to deliver service effectively and efficiently; and these are impediment on the Nigerian economy. This study therefore sought to examine how planning phase principles influence project performance within the building industry in Abuja, Nigeria. Explanatory and descriptive approaches were used to obtain data from completed projects files (three from both public and private sectors respectively) and professionals from the building industry. Stratified and purposive random samplings were used to select completed projects and qualitative data for the purpose of analysis. The results reveal that planning phase principles was not adopted due to poor management of projects, unnecessary rush in project implementation, inadequate planning and budgetary provisions, costly project execution. In spite of the efforts of the industry to improve project performance, yet it is still faced with challenges of project management, but if planning phase principle is employed, it could improve project performance and will reduce cost and time overruns