Perception of Project Time Overrun In Building Construction Industry in Nigeria

Abstract

Many construction projects are not completed as at when due. In Nigeria, the sight of abandoned uncompleted buildings is a common recurrence. This study sets out to explore how time management in building projects is perceived in the construction industry in Nigeria via case studies of constructed buildings, interviews and questionnaires with the major players in the construction industry; client, consultant and contractor. Progress control chart was compared against the program of works charts and overruns observed. The common factors that inhibit both time and cost control during construction projects were first identified. Subsequently, necessary measures were developed for the top five leading inhibiting factors which were classified as: preventive, predictive and corrective measures. They can be used as a checklist of good practice, and help project managers improve the effectiveness of control of their projects. The results reveal a correlation of causes between the client, consultant and contractor; Inaccurate estimate of time and cost, Irregular flow of finance (funds), Delay in payment of work done (client not honouring Architects payment certificate as at when due).