A Study of the Impact on Construction Project
Performance in Rivers State, Nigeria
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By Godson Kelechi
Rivers State University
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Abstract
The construction industry performs a critical function in enhancing the provision of opportunities in terms of employment opportunities and infrastructure. In spite of its relevance, the delivery of construction projects, the industry have vital problem which include budget overrun, and time delay. This study examined employee health and environmental disclosure, its impact with respect to performance of construction project. The specific objectives of this study are to: evaluate impact of employee health and safety cost with respect to construction project performance, analyze the impact of environmental disclosure in view of timely and also cost-efficient delivery construction projects and determine the challenges construction firms really face with respect of implementing efficient health, safety, and environmental policies and their implications for performance of construction projects. This study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Data was obtained from construction professionals-including project managers, site engineers, quantity surveyors, safety officers, environmental officers, and contractors-through structured questionnaires based on a five-point Likert scale. Of the one hundred and three (103) questionnaires distributed, eighty two (82) were returned and deemed valid for analysis. Descriptive statistical tools, including mean scores and standard deviations, were applied. The findings in this study highlighted that spending on employee health and safety has a positive influence on project delivery performance. This study propose that construction firms as a matter of urgency should look at employee health and safety budgetary allocation not only as costs, on the other hand planned capital allocation that will ensure workplace performance, minimize accidents, and aid regulate project expenditure.
Keywords: Health and safety, Project performance, Environmental disclosure, Construction project delivery, Rivers State, Nigeria.
- Introduction
The construction sector performs a strategic role in national economic development, particularly in emerging economies in the likes of Nigeria, in which infrastructure delivery is closely linked to industrial growth, employment generation, and as well as fiscal expansion (Oladinrin, Ogunsemi, & Aje, 2012). According to (Kelechi, Amadi, & Chinemerem, 2025) the delivery of a successful construction projects will aid to ensure construction project efficiency and also effectiveness and help various key professionals in construction project to meet up deadlines during the delivery of construction projects. With respect to Rivers State-an economic hub characterized by oil and gas operations, urban expansion, and infrastructure development-the construction industry significantly contributes to public and private investment activities. However, despite its economic importance, the construction industry continues to experience persistent challenges relating to occupational health and safety risk and environmental sustainability, which ultimately affect construction project performance (Okoye et al., 2022; Adeyemi & Onifade, 2018; Nwankwo & Okafor, 2022).
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How to cite this paper: Kelechi, G. (2026). Employee Health, Safety And Environmental Disclosures: A Study of the Impact on Construction Project Performance in Rivers State, Nigeria; PM World Journal, Vol. XV, Issue IV, April. Available online at https://pmworldjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/pmwj163-Apr2026-Kelechi-Employee-health-safety-environmental-disclosures-impact.pdf
About the Author
Godson Kelechi, M.Sc
Rivers State University
Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Godson Kelechi is an assistant Lecturer at Rivers State University, Port Harcourt and a probationer (member) of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS). He holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in the Department of Quantity Surveying with Second Class Upper Division at Rivers State University, Port Harcourt and Master of Science (M.Sc) in Project Management Technology from Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State and currently pursuing his Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D) in Construction Management at the Department of Building, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State. He hails from Egwi, in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. Godson Kelechi can be contacted at godsonkelechi44@gmail.com
