An exploratory study to improving project success through contractor-project manager planning in South Africa: a collaborative approach
Date
2016-07-13
Authors
Egwuonwu, Ginika
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Abstract
One of the causes of projects failing to meet their budget and schedule expectations is poor contractor
performance. Small-medium sized contractors in the South African construction industry are faced
with challenges such as poor management of cash flows, poor access to credit, not having enough
capital to drive the project from their own coffers, challenges in obtaining finance, poor planning,
challenges with getting competent staff, poor administrative capabilities, lack of experience and poor
education, lack of management skills in general and the influence of the client such as imposing
unrealistic deadlines. The competencies of the construction project manager are imperative to
achieving project success in terms of meeting budget and time expectations. The specific competency
of the construction project manager for handling small-medium sized contractors in South Africa are
critical analysis, judgement, resource management, engaging communication and motivation.
This study explores the need for a collaborative planning framework between small medium sized
contractors and the construction project manager in South Africa, to address poor technical and
managerial skills of small-medium sized contractors
Description
Research Report submitted to
The Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
University of Witwatersrand
In partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of
Masters of Science
April 2015