Delivery challenges of design-build for private building contraction projects

Date

2008

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Publisher

University of Dar es Salaam

Abstract

The Construction Industry plays a vital role m the economic and physical development of any country. In Tanzania, however, the performance of D-B projects is inadequate. This study identified the challenges faced by building contractors when executing D-B projects in Tanzania. The study was based on the information gathered from questionnaires supported by interviews. A sample of 26 contractors based in Dar es Salaam was selected through random sampling. 26 questionnaires were distributed to contractors and with rigorous follow-up a response rate of 100% was achieved. SPSS software was among the tools used to synthesize the data. It was established that, majority of the building contractors executed D-B projects despite of encountering several challenges during the scope. 81% response indicated that D-B projects were delivered on time and on budget at owner's satisfaction. 75% response indicated that D-B approach was better than D-B-B method on delivering construction projects. The response on major success factors for delivering D-B projects showed that:- 97% response needed D-B projects delivery processes to be mainstreamed in the regulatory framework; 95% response needed clear framework for delivering D-B private projects to be in place; and 85% response indicated that, construction firms lack appropriate professionals for delivering D-B projects in Tanzania. Evidently, challenges/drawback issues associated with the process of delivering D-B projects in Tanzania need promptly attention. A framework for delivering D-B projects in Tanzania need promptly attention a framework for delivering D-B projects has been proposed as a way forward to address the existing challenges and improving D-B project performance in Tanzania and worldwide.

Description

Available in print form, East Africana Collection, Dr.Wirbert Chagula Library, Class mark (THS EAF HD9715.5T34M82)

Keywords

Construction, Construction industry, Dar es Salaam

Citation

Mwakapande, H. N (2008) Delivery challenges of design-build for private building contraction projects, Masters dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam.