Evaluating the Low Performance of Local Ghanaian Construction Firms in the Upper West Region of Ghana

Iddrisu Abdul Ganiyu

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i02.16677

Evaluating the Low Performance of Local Ghanaian Construction Firms in the Upper West Region of Ghana

Author(s)	Iddrisu Abdul Ganiyu
Country	Ghana
Abstract	The true functional performance of any country is wholly dependent on the provision of standard and adequate infrastructure. Infrastructure thus plays a pivotal role in the development of every nation of which Ghana is no exception. The participation of local Ghanian construction firms in the execution of infrastructural projects cannot be over emphasized. However, majority of the local indigenous construction firms perform abysmally and poorly as far as quality delivery is concerned. Many projects undertaken by local construction firms experience delays and other substandard performance. The study aims to assess and evaluate the root causes of poor performance of local construction firms. The study adopted descriptive survey design involving the administration of survey questionnaires, interviews and observation to a sample of 71 respondents made of Quantity Surveyors, Architects, Structural engineers, Builders, Steel benders and Electricians. The collected data was analyzed using statistical package for social science (SPSS). The results were presented using percentages and mean values in Tables and charts. The findings of the study suggested that lack of adequate managerial and technical expertise, inadequate equipment and lack adequate skilled labor shortage of materials, improper design, unreliable sub-contractors, complexity of the project, unclear details in drawings, and unavailability of liquidity were the key factors causing low performance of indigenous local construction firms in the Upper West Region. The study recommends that sub-contractors should be selected based on their past experience. Contractors should not be selected only based on their lowest bid and political persuasions. Local construction firms should have competent – spot supervisors to ensure persuasive execution of the project in time. The study finally recommends that local construction firms should ensure they have necessary capital to purchase equipment and machinery for easy and prompt completion.
Keywords	Performance, Evaluating, Assessing, Construction Firms, Local, Contractors, Consultants.
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 2, March-April 2024
Published On	2024-04-18
Cite This	Evaluating the Low Performance of Local Ghanaian Construction Firms in the Upper West Region of Ghana - Iddrisu Abdul Ganiyu - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 2, March-April 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i02.16677
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i02.16677
Short DOI	https://doi.org/gtrfpz

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