Causes of construction project failures and abandonemt in nigeria

Project Abstract

Construction projects play a significant role in the economic development of Nigeria. However, the country has been plagued by a high rate of project failures and abandonment in the construction industry. This research aims to investigate the causes of construction project failures and abandonment in Nigeria. The study will utilize a mixed-methods approach, combining both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Data will be collected through surveys, interviews, and document analysis from various stakeholders in the construction industry, including project owners, contractors, consultants, and government officials. The research will focus on both public and private construction projects to provide a comprehensive understanding of the issues. Several factors are expected to contribute to project failures and abandonment in Nigeria. These include poor project planning and design, inadequate funding, corruption, political interference, delays in project approval processes, poor contract management, lack of skilled labor, and inadequate infrastructure. Additionally, external factors such as economic instability, changes in government policies, and security challenges may also impact project outcomes. By identifying and analyzing the root causes of construction project failures and abandonment in Nigeria, this research aims to provide valuable insights for policymakers, industry professionals, and other stakeholders. The findings of the study can be used to develop strategies and interventions to address these challenges and improve the success rate of construction projects in the country. Ultimately, addressing the causes of project failures and abandonment in Nigeria is crucial for sustainable economic growth and infrastructure development. By improving project planning, enhancing transparency and accountability, ensuring adequate funding, and addressing other key issues, the construction industry in Nigeria can become more efficient and effective in delivering projects on time and within budget. In conclusion, this research will shed light on the complex factors that contribute to construction project failures and abandonment in Nigeria. By understanding these challenges and developing targeted solutions, the construction industry can overcome these obstacles and contribute to the country's development goals.

Project Overview

<p> </p><p><strong>INTRODUCTION</strong></p><p><strong>1.1 &nbsp; BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY</strong></p><p>Abandoned projects and construction failure including construction projects and other civil engineering infrastructure development project like houses, churches, schools, roads, bridges, dams, tunnels, air port, sea port etc. litter the whole Nigeria. Osemenan (1987) reported that Nigeria has become the “world’s junk-yard of abandoned and failed projects worth billions of naira and it is greatly unthinkable that Nigeria blessed with so great potentials in the construction projects and construction industry can experience such magnitude of project failure and abandonment. According to another report by Kotangora (1993) there are about 4000 uncompleted or abandoned project belonging to the Federal Government of Nigeria with an estimated cost of above N 300 billion which will take 30 years to complete at the present execution capacity of government, also according to him this issue of abandonment and construction project failure is been left without adequate attention for too long which is now having a multiplier effect on the construction industry in particular and the national economy as a whole.The construction projects and construction industry plays a very dominant role in the economy of any nation. A healthy economy usually experience an increase in construction projects and construction activities, but in a depressed economy, the incidence of project abandonment and construction failures tends to be more prevalent.Akindoyeni (1989) qualitatively reasoned that some of the causes of project abandonment and construction failure in Nigeria are deaths of client, inability of client to attract fund and lack of good planning.</p><p>The abandonment of development projects is the act of discontinuing any activities or maintenance works on suchdevelopment project within a time frame of the contract agreement and with no intention of returning back to thedevelopment (Spelman, 1993). Similarly, O’Flaherty (1993) while reflecting on property development projects suggest thatit is when an owner or developer is ceasing to provide the required maintenance management to a developed property. There could also be construction failure due to improper planning.</p><p>However, real property development projects being a capital intensive undertaking should be critically analyzed toascertain its feasibility and viability before embarking on it. But, on several occasions and as it had been observed,governments, contractors and agencies have abandoned development projects mid-way into construction and completion.</p><p>The causes and effects of these development projects abandonments and construction failure are not just peculiar to a particular reasonrather cut across several reasons (Ayodele and Alabi, 2011), and as well as creating a total dwindling effects on the valuesof developed properties located close and within the vicinity. The expected prominence of any earmarked developmentprojects is to be completed, while at the same time, adding values to the built environment aesthetics. Although,development projects are temporary endeavors undertaken to create a unique product and services with a defined beginningand ending date (Gardner, 2005). The accomplishment of such purposes should be realized at all times otherwise needlessof such development (Gardner, 2005). The development projects specific in the study framework is infrastructural projects(such as; house, electricity, road, schools, and drainage). However, the study purpose is to investigate and assess the causes and effects of development projectsabandonment &nbsp;and construction failure in Nigeria.</p><p><strong>1.2 &nbsp; STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM</strong></p><p>The unceasing abandonment and failure of development projects is so shocking in the developing countries such thatNigerian has remained one of the countries in such difficulty (Ayodele and Alabi, 2011; Kotangora, 1993; Osemenan,1987). Therefore, the significance that the incessant abandonment of projects and construction failure would bring several effects on the aesthetics of the environment, real propertiesand its values and the economy cannot be overemphasized since some of the development projects provide the basicservices that should meet the needs of the people. However, this study will examine the causes of construction project failure and abandonments in Nigeria.</p><p><strong>1.3 &nbsp; OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY</strong></p><p>The following are the objectives of this study:</p><p>1. To examine the causes of construction project failure and abandonments in Nigeria.</p><p>2. To examine the effect of construction project failure and abandonments in Nigeria.</p><p>3. To determine the solution to the problem of construction project failure and abandonments in Nigeria.</p><p><strong>1.4 &nbsp; RESEARCH QUESTIONS</strong></p><p>1. What are the causes of construction project failure and abandonments in Nigeria?</p><p>2. What is the effect of construction project failure and abandonments in Nigeria?</p><p>3. What is the solution to the problem of construction project failure and abandonments in Nigeria?</p><p><strong>1.6 &nbsp; SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY</strong></p><p>The following are the significance of this study:</p><p>1. This study will educate the general public and the experts in the construction projects industry on the causes of construction project failure and abandonments in Nigeria with a view of proffering solution to the problem.</p><p>2. This research will also serve as a resource base to other scholars and researchers interested in carrying out further research in this field subsequently, if applied will go to an extent to provide new explanation to the topic.</p><p><strong>1.7 &nbsp; SCOPE/LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY</strong></p><p>This study on causes of construction project failure and abandonments in Nigeria will cover the issues of abandoned projects, failed project and all other abandoned infrastructural facilities.</p><p><strong>LIMITATION OF STUDY</strong></p><p><strong>Financial constraint</strong>– Insufficient fund tends to impede the efficiency of the researcher in sourcing for the relevant materials, literature or information and in the process of data collection (internet, questionnaire and interview).</p> <br><p></p>