Incessant Construction Project Management Failure: Contemporary Issues For Architects’ Considerations in Nigeria

Abstract

As resources become increasingly scarce, the importance of effective project management has grown, particularly to prevent project failures and resource wastage. This is especially relevant in Nigeria, where public project management tools and procedures are often underutilized. This study investigates the underlying causes of construction project failures in Nigeria, with a focus on public sector projects. Using a quantitative research approach, data was gathered through a survey of l15 built environment professionals (BEPs) with experience in public projects in Niger state. The results indicate that the most critical factors affecting project success are related to human resources, planning, and implementation. Among the human resource factors payment delays due to government bureaucracy were identified as the most significant, severally disrupting project timelines and contractor efficiency. In terms of planning. scope without corresponding budget adjustments emerged as a major in issue, underscoring the need for accurate budgeting. Inadequate monitoring were highlighted das the mu implementation challenges, pointing to the necessity for stronger o oversight and quality control Overall, human factors were deemed the most critical, with all related 7sub-factors rate on The paper concludes that addressing these key areas can significantly enhance management practices in Nigeria, reducing the frequency for project failures and use of resources and optimizing