INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN ENGINEERING,
MANAGEMENT & APPLIED SCIENCE (IJLTEMAS)
ISSN 2278-2540 | DOI: 10.51583/IJLTEMAS | Volume XIV, Issue VIII, August 2025
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if the construction project is to be very successful. A good plan has to have specific targets, set deadlines, and show the project’s
potential difficulties. Planning well ensures that the project is done timely manner and also within the suggested budget. The success
of the construction project should be a commitment of all the project team members, including the contractor, suppliers, and
subcontractors, among others. Team members must be motivated to accomplish the project activities and overcome any difficulties
or challenges to accomplish the goals and objectives of the project. Efficient and secure implementation of the project will only be
possible if the project team members are coordinated. Coordination determines that everybody in the team is working for one
purpose and communicating very effectively.
(Denton, 2017) has argued that the lack of workers' teamwork due to the absence of a Total Quality management system, which
partially depends on the company's sincere commitment, especially the top management, is the main reason for the negative impacts
on Liberia's local construction companies. The purpose of TQM is to provide new ways to enhance the organization's performance
through optimizing its activities, processes, and outputs. It implies continuous innovation, client feedback, as well as staff
participation in all the organization’s operations. Local construction companies in Liberia lack a quality management system and
process; therefore, they are not able to deliver quality building projects consistently. As for the absence, it can be connected to the
disorganization of the management's lack of commitment to the practical implementation of TQM. Implementation and application
of TQM techniques are impossible without a most impartial commitment from the management. TQM implementation necessitates
a profound transformation in organizational culture, processes, and an aligned employee mindset. A collective team effort that cuts
across all levels of the organization is needed to get this rolling. TQM has the power to make smaller business organizations reduce
their costs, become productive, and increase their work quality, which could result in improving the customer satisfaction degree
and business outcomes. TQM being implemented is largely affected by the management's commitment to its process.
(Ofori-Kuragu et al., 2016) have argued that credit availability problems, intense competition from global businesses, the
inadequacy of technology in the construction firms, and the lack of project preparation, such as poor project planning and awarding
of contracts with consideration of political affiliation, play an important role in determining the realities of Ghanaian contractors.
Finance is the main issue because they cannot handle large-scale projects and grow their businesses, as they don’t have enough
funds. Local contractors usually could not equal foreign-owned construction companies when bidding for projects because the latter
frequently have access to large financial funds and modern technology. There can be a problem with local contractors finishing the
projects on time and fulfilling the given quality standard due to the absence of up-to-date construction technologies. Failure to plan
well and prepare can create problems like project delays, cost overruns, and poor results. Merit at times can go down the drain if
contacts are given based on the political connection. To overcome these problems, local contractors should improve their efficacy
in accessing finance and technology. This can be achieved by forming partnerships with financial institutions and foreign businesses
and creating a research and development sector. Still, there should be a stronger focus on the award of the contracts with clarity and
merit, as well as the improvement in the project planning and preparation.
(Kukoyi & Smallwood, 2017) have argued that mainly the reason is that they did not get enough Health and Safety (H&S) training,
employees feel working on construction sites is dangerous, and give a higher priority to financial reward rather than safety factors.
This is a result of a weakness in health and safety (H&S) education, which usually comes about through a narrow conception of the
idea of safety at work. Risks related to construction work include exposure to toxic materials, electrocution, and falls from great
heights. The employees, on the other hand, might not be able to understand the dangers they are exposed to and might put their
financial resources ahead of their safety. One of the factors that contributes to such irresponsible behavior is the fact that the staff
is not provided with H&S training. Some employees may not know about the dangers to which they may be exposed without
appropriate training. Besides, they possibly don’t know their responsibilities and rights concerning occupational safety. Employers
in the construction industry should be training their employees comprehensively on health and safety in a bid to address the lag. It
is important to include the possible risks that are present at a building site, the right use of personal safety equipment, and how to
recognize and report when there are dangerous situations in this training. Employers should inform their staff that the safety of their
employees is their priority and create a platform for employees to report any challenges to work safety they may have. Employers
can maximize employees' understanding of their workplace safety and foster a culture of safety inside their businesses by providing
comprehensive H&S training. This might lower the number of accidents and injuries in the workplace environment.
(Jarkas et al., 2015) have argued that it has been discovered by using the relative relevance index approach that the following are
the main variables that affect construction labor productivity: (1) design drawing errors and omissions; (2) change orders during
construction; (3) delay in responding to information requests; (4)inadequate labor supervision; (5) specifications accuracy level; (6)
degree of coordination among design disciplines; (7) overtime need; (8) need to redo work that was incorrectly executed; (9)
unfavorable weather conditions; (10) Changes can be made during construction but then more work, delays, and high costs will be
required. Project delays may be caused, as well as decreased productivity, as a consequence of late replies to the questions. Lack of
supervision may lead to rework, errors, and a drop in productivity. Ambiguous or imprecise requirements could lead to mistakes,
rework, and misinterpretation. Not integrating design disciplines properly may lead to mistakes, rework, and delays. As the project
deadlines have to be met, overtime may be a necessity, yet it can result in physical exhaustion and loss of productivity. Rework
may reduce production speed and create delays. If bad weather occurs, production will decrease, and project delays will happen.
Concentration, decision-making, and productivity can all be influenced by tiredness.
(Abisuga et al., n.d.) have argued that the delay in building construction can result from different troubles, for example, cash flow
problems, bad quality of construction materials, clients’ financial situation, lack of consulting skills, and a weak project team. The