PROJECT PLANNING PRACTICES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC BUILDING PROJECTS IN NAIROBI COUNTY

Abstract

Public infrastructure projects are key in the delivery of services to citizens and residents of a given country. Over the years, we have experienced a number of projects being completed within the specified timeline and cost. However, some of the projects end up stalling. The stalling of projects have been witnessed in both private and public sectors globally.  Although the stalling of projects is a global phenomenon in both developed and developing economies, many stalling projects have been witnessed in developing countries. Studies have revealed Kenya is losing a lot of public funds through stalled projects. This study therefore sought to examine the effect of project planning practices on the implementation performance of public building projects in Nairobi County. Specifically, the study sought to determine the project scope planning and communication planning practices on the implementation performance of public building projects in Nairobi County. This study used a descriptive research design. The sample size was as follows forty (40) Architects, sixty-five (65) Engineers, twenty (20) Quantity Surveys from the State Department for Public Works, fifteen (15) Accountant and Heads of Procurement and Purchasing Departments from various Ministries, and ten (10) Contractors in the ministries. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were adopted for the study. The quantitative data was analyzed by using descriptive statistics which included frequency distribution tables, mean, standard deviation, and measures of relative frequencies. The inferential statistics included correlation analysis and regression analysis. A regression model was used to establish the relationship between variables. The quantitative data was presented in various forms such as tables, graphs, and charts. A Multiple regression model was used to establish the relationship between variables. The study concludes that project scope planning had a positive and significant effect on the implementation performance of public buildings. The study also concludes that communication planning has a positive and significant effect on the implementation performance of public buildings. Based on the findings, the study recommends therefore that project scope planning be done before the implementation of the project. The study also recommends that communication planning be done before the implementation of project.

Key Words: Project Planning Practices, Scope Planning, Communication Planning, Implementation Performance of Public Building Projects In Nairobi County