IMPACT OF VARIATION ON COST PERFORMANCE OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN NKANU-WEST LGA, ENUGU STATE
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Construction projects are the major things that contribute to the socio-economic growth of any country in the world and for a country to be developed there must be a lot of construction projects in the country which include the construction of roads, schools, hospitals, bridges, dams, railways, highways, ports, airports etc. The construction industry in both developed and developing countries is viewed as the sector of the economy which planning, design, construction, maintenance, repair and operation transforms various resources into constructed facilities The research aims to evaluate the effect of variation on cost of building construction project in Nkanu-West LGA of Enugu state with specific case studies within Nkanu-West LGA, the study seeks to identify casual factors contributing to variation occurrences and its effects in construction building project and assesses the effectiveness of good project management and monitoring can help to mitigate variations. The study employs comprehensive case study approach, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Data is collected through structured interviews, document analysis, and on-site observations. The findings of this study will offer practical recommendation and the best practices for minimizing the adverse effects of variations on building construction projects. This research contributes to the body of knowledge in construction management and serves as a valuable resource for stakeholders, including contractors, project managers, clients etc. in enhancing project delivery efficiency and effectiveness
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Impact, Variations, Cost Performance, Building Construction, Nkanu-West, EnuguDownloads
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