Exploring the pathogens and antidotes of construction projects among selected Municipal Assemblies in Greater Accra Region
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2021-06-30
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This study sought to explore the pathogens and antidotes in relation to construction projects
ongoing at the local assembly level of Ghana. The pathogens refer to the problems faced
construction projects while antidotes refer to solutions to these identified problems in project
construction. In order to achieve this aim the study set out some specific objectives. They
include; to explore the challenges faced during the construction of social amenities in local
assemblies, to ascertain the most significant challenge affecting success in project completion
and to assess the most appropriate solutions needed to curb these challenges in construction
projects. The quantitative approach to research was used with the help of descriptive design.
The data gathering was conducted with the help of structured questionnaires with specific
sections tailored to the objectives of the study. The simple random sampling technique as well
as the convenience sampling techniques were used to obtain 54 respondents from specific
departments of six (6) local assemblies in Greater Accra region. After about few weeks of data
gathering the response rate was more than 95% which provides some level of confidence in the
data obtained. After data was gathered IBM SPSS (version 23) was used to deduce the right
analysis for the specific objectives outlined. The results obtained showed that there are health
and safety pathogens as well as financial constraints faced during the construction of social
amenities in local assemblies. The study also reveals that health or safety issue is the most
significant challenge affecting success in project completion at the local assembly level. The
study concludes that the most appropriate antidote is standby health units mounted at
construction sites to promptly deal with health challenges during construction projects at the
local level. The study recommends that mandatory check-up policy should be instituted so that
staff in the project management sector are well looked after so that they are able to provide
quality projects.
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A thesis submitted to the Department of Construction Technology and Management, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Award Degree of Master of Science in Project Management.
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Exploring, Pathogens, Antidotes, Greater Accra Region