Abstract:
The performance of contractors is essential to the success of construction projects.
Enhancing the performance of construction firms will significantly contribute to the
productivity of the construction industry. The aim of the study was to examine
performance of building contractors on public projects in the Bolgatanga Municipality.
The study adopted a descriptive survey approach involving the design and administration
of survey questionnaires. The respondents’ for the study was 38 consultants using census
approach. The findings of the study revealed that consultants evaluate the performance of
contractors on public projects in the municipality. It was revealed that the criteria/factors
considered in the performance evaluation of building contractors were quality, time, and
cost. The main aspects of quality considered by the consultants included; level of skills of
contractor’s personnel, establishing quality audit (inspections), and adequate equipment
holding. The critical aspect of time considered by the consultants included; adequate
time estimate, project planning and scheduling and the type of project design. The
important aspects of cost considered by the consultants included fluctuations and
variations in project execution, financial standing, and delay in project execution. Based
on the aforementioned findings, the study recommended that building contractors and
consultants should consistently organize intensive and effective education and training
programmes for their workers to upgrade their technical knowledge and professional
expertise to suit modern architectural requirements for quality delivery of projects. There
is also the need to ensure timely completion of projects and cost reduction to clients.
Description:
DISSERTATION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION,
FACULTY OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, SUBMITTED
TO THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION,
WINNEBA KUMASI CAMPUS IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE
REQUIREMENT OF THE AWARD OF THE MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY
CONSTRUCTION DEGREE