Assessing the Effect of Strategic Planning on the Performance of Construction Projects: Evidence from Nigeria

Abstract

This study aimed at assessing the effect of strategic planning on performance of construction projects in Nigeria. A quantitative research approach was adopted where the primary data was obtained through Internet mediated questionnaires targeting 100 personnel’s of construction companies in Abuja, Nigeria. The findings of the study show that despite the pros of traditional project management approach, it is faced with lack of customer involvement, issues of risk management and undefined roles and responsibilities. It also shows that the agile method is not usually adopted; however adoption of a combination of both traditional and agile method is more suitable and effective to execution of construction projects. The study suggests that trainings and understanding of hybrid method should be carried out to create awareness of its advantages on flexibility and techniques that will improve the delivery of construction projects.

Keywords: Strategic planning, project management methods, quality standards,  performance, construction projects.

DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/13-4-04

Publication date: February 28^th 2021