An Assessment of Major Factors Affecting Construction, Project Cost in Nigeria
Keywords:
Construction project cost, Construction industry, Client, Project contractor.Abstract
Maintaining steady cost projection on construction projects had been until recently an issue of serious concern, both to the clients and project contractors. Cost deviation from initial cost plan, had been prevalent on construction sites. The factors responsible for this problem can thus not be ruled out. This study therefore assesses the major factors affecting construction project cost with a view to enhancing construction project procurement and delivery. Related literature were reviewed to aids the direction of this study. Data were obtained through the administration of questionnaires to construction professionals. Data obtained from questionnaires were analyzed using percentage distribution table and mean score bar chart.
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