PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF JUNIOR SECONDARY CLASSES CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN KENYA
Keywords:
Project Management Practices, Project Cost Management, Change Management, Successful Implementation, Junior Secondary Classes Construction ProjectsAbstract
The proposed study investigated the relationship between project management practices and the successful execution of junior secondary school construction projects in Kenya. The significance of this research lies in its focus on the critical elements of project cost management and change management, and their impact on the success of construction projects. Identifying the effects of these project management practices is essential for policymakers, project managers, and other stakeholders involved in the implementation of construction projects in Kenya.Descriptive survey design was adopted for this study, targeting 32,594 primary schools in Kenya. This design is suitable because allowed the researcher to gather precise information about the phenomena under investigation, describing the characteristics, opinions, attitudes, preferences, and perceptions of individuals relevant to the study. The study used a large sample size calculated using the sample size formula for large populations, and data was collected through questionnaires administered to relevant stakeholders. Both descriptive and inferential data analyses was performed using SPSS version 29 and MS Excel to facilitate the analysis. The conceptual framework draws on the Resource Dependence Theory and (RDT) and Change management theory, providing a robust theoretical background for the study. Overall, the proposed study promises to contribute to the existing literature on project management practices in Kenya and shed light on the critical factors influencing the successful implementation of construction projects. The study concludes that that project cost management has a positive and significant influence on successful implementation of junior secondary classes’ construction projects in Kenya. Further, the study concludes that change management has a positive and significant influence on successful implementation of junior secondary classes’ construction projects in Kenya. Based on the findings, the study recommends that the management of construction projects in Kenya should adopt comprehensive and participatory budgeting during the planning phase. Engaging all relevant stakeholders ensures that cost estimates are realistic, inclusive, and account for potential risks.
Key Words: Project Management Practices, Project Cost Management, Change Management, Successful Implementation, Junior Secondary Classes Construction Projects
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