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By G.N. Igbokwe, Prof. E.C. Ubani, Prof. K.A. Okorocha, Assoc. Prof. C.I. Anyanwu
Department of Project Management Technology
Federal University of Technology
Owerri, Nigeria
ABSTRACT
The study is aimed at developing stakeholder collaboration and communication for enhance building construction projects delivery using South East Nigeria as a study area.
The problem of the study is failure of the stakeholders to collaborate and communicate among themselves impact on the overall constructability of building projects, (examples abound of failed and abandoned projects which are scattered all over the country, buildings collapse on regular basis in different parts of the country). The specific objective is to examine the influence of stakeholder collaboration and communication on enhancing constructability.
The basic sources of data collected for the study are secondary data which include brainstorming, published relevant information and primary data gotten by the respondents/professionals. The researcher reviewed related literature which enabled him to develop a questionnaire. Data was collected through email, questionnaire and interview approach which was distributed among the stakeholders. Analysis of data was carried out with Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The results and finding show that stakeholders are integral to the success of construction projects as they represent diverse interest groups with a shared goal of delivering the project effectively.
The researcher concluded that the independent variables are significantly related to one another and have a significant effect on dependent variables. Therefore, stakeholders are encouraged to adopt a constructability strategy in order to improve overall project objectives.
Keywords: Development, constructability, framework, enhancing, building, projects, delivery.
INTRODUCTION
The construction industry in Nigeria is one of the driving forces of the nation’s economy. Many other industries are dependent on the performance of the construction industry. Irrespective of its importance the construction industry has been criticized for being quite slow in improving the approach to develop and deliver the facilities to the client. The construction industry is also known for its lack of integration between design and construction. This has been observed as one of the major factors contributing to the various problems in the construction projects. Projects have been failing to achieve their set objectives and the problems associated with constructability are yet to be achieved.
After many years, the integration of design and construction has been considered as the best solution to ameliorate some of the major obstacles in the construction industry Construction Industry Institute (CII, 2016). The concept known as constructability was established and introduced to the industry with the objective to overcome some challenges.
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How to cite this paper: Igbokwe, G.N., Ubani, E.C., Okorocha, K.A., Anyanwu, C.I. (2025). Developing Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication to Enhance Project Delivery; PM World Journal, Vol. XIV, Issue III, March. Available online at http://pmworldlibrary.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/pmwj150-Mar2025-Igbokwe-et-al-Developing-Stakeholder-Collaboration-and-Communication-2.pdf
About the Authors
Guy N. Igbokwe
Owerri, Nigeria
Guy Nnamdi Igbokwe has a B.Tech. and MSc in Project management technology respectively from Federal university of technology Owerri, Imo state. He is currently undertaking a Ph.D. program in the department of project management technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, imo state. Presently the project manager of six story building of hotel De Copperfield construction going on now in Imo State. He is a seasoned project management technocrat and administrator, developer of property, procurement of building and lands. He can be reached at guyrocsy@yahoo.com.
Emmanuel Chinenye Ubani, PhD
Federal University of Technology
Owerri, Nigeria
Emmanuel Chinenye Ubani is a Professor in the Department of Project Management Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. He holds a B.Sc, M.Eng and Ph.D in Industrial Engineering and Project Management. His areas of research interest include; Engineering Project Management, Materials Requirement Planning. He is member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and Fellow of the Institute of Industrial Administration. Professor Ubani can be reached at emmanuel.ubani@futo.edu.ng
Kevin Aku Okorocha, PhD
Federal University of Technology
Owerri, Nigeria
Kevin Aku Okorocha is a Professor in the Department of Project Management Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. He holds a B.Sc, Estate Management, M.Sc Project Management Technology, MBA in Banking and Finance, M.Sc Economics and Ph.D in Project Management Technology. His areas of research interest include; Project Financing and Investment, Industrial Economics. He is an Associate member of the Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria. Professor Okorocha is currently the Dean of the School of Logistics and Innovation Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. He can be reached at kevin.okorocha@futo.edu.ng
Columbus Ikechukwu Anyanwu, PhD
Federal University of Technology
Owerri, Nigeria
Columbus Ikechukwu Anyanwu is a Reader in the Department of Project Management Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. He holds a B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D in Project Management Technology. His areas of research interest include; Construction Project Management and Industrial Technology. Dr. Columbus Ikechukwu Anyanwu can be reached at columbus.anyanwu@futo.edu.ng
