Abstract:
The study sought to investigate the challenges facing building contractors in Accra
Metropolis. The main aim of the study was to examine the challenges they face in the
execution of building projects in Accra. The total sample targeted was ninety-five
(95) construction workers made up of project managers, clients, trade foremen,
artisans and labourers. Besides, a survey questionnaire and interview guide was used
to investigate the challenges. The questionnaire was delivered personally to the
respondents. A time lapse of one week was allowed to enable the respondents
complete the questionnaires. However, seventy-five (75) questionnaires were
distributed to twenty-five (25) project managers, twenty-five (25) clients and twenty
five (25) trade foremen. Thereafter, the researcher went round to retrieve them. In
addition, ten (10) artisans and then (10) labourers were interviewed. It was face to
face interview. The study followed mixed method approach. The data collected were
analysed with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) using a variety
of statistical methods including descriptive statistics analysis, one way analysis of
variance and person chi-square. The following findings were made from the results of
the analyse: lack of skilled human resources experts, lack of efficient project
managers, lack of conducive working environment, lack of motivation to perform up
to maximum potential and management not doing a good job at keeping sites
workforce motivated. Based on these findings, it was therefore recommended that
contractors should ensure that they employ skilled personnel in the organisation.
It was also recommended the employees should be motivated. More importantly it
was therefore recommended that policy makers should ensure that the contractors in
the industry develop and therefore there should be organised programs for continuous
assessment and grading of the building.
Description:
A Dissertation in the Department CONSTRUCTION AND WOOD
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION, Faculty of TECHNICAL EDUCATION,
submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, University of Education, Winneba
in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Master of Technology
(Construction) degree.
AUGUST, 2014