| dc.description.abstract | The building and construction industry in Kenya is characterized by delays and sometimes
abandonment in the public sector. This phenomenon leads to economic losses and poor
delivery of services. This is in spite of the fact that the industry is supposed to be the engine
of economic growth through interlinkages that spur investment. The objective of this study
was to examine the influence of scope plans on implementation of projects, consider how
funding influences implementation of projects, examine how socio-economic factors affect
implementation of projects and finally consider the influence of policy instruments on
implementation of government sponsored projects all in Lamu County. The study reviewed
existing literature on determinants of completion rate of projects and a number of variables
came out significantly including poor project plans, contractors financial difficulties, poor
coordination, poor site management, poor feasibility studies, literacy levels, and lack of
stakeholders involvement. The study was informed by the fact that out of 71 government
sponsored construction projects which were funded in the year 2013/2014, a paltry 6 were
completed on time. In line of this, the study sought to find out the influence of various factors
on completion of projects including scope plans, funding, socio-economic factors,
procurement procedures and governance. Data was collected from a population of 71
construction projects and obtained 52 responses which is 73.23% response rate. Respondents
were selected from county government representatives, Project managers, contractors and
professionals. A survey instrument (questionnaire) was used to collect data. Descriptive and
inferential statistics were used to analyse the data in frequencies and percentages. The study
found out that adequate funding is key to ensure that projects reach decommissioning stage.
Further, the study found out that project plans play a critical role in promotion of construction
projects. It was also realised that socio-economic factors influenced implementation of
projects in the area of study. Additionally, the study found that proper procurement processes
and good governance greatly influenced implementation of construction projects. The study
recommends that the county should allocate sufficient funds to facilitate implementation of
construction projects. Secondly, the study recommends preparation and use of effective
project plans to ensure that what is done is in line with what is planned in construction
projects. This would be achieved by involving professionals to prepare adequate scope plans.
Moreover, the study recommends embracing independent and transparent procurement | en_US |
