International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume IV, Issue XII, December 2020 | ISSN 2454–6186

Influence of Resource Scheduling On the Performance of Residential Construction Projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya

Duncan Kimutai Ronoh, Dr. Caleb Cheruiyot Kirui
Department of Business Administration, School of Business, Kenyatta University, Kenya

Abstract:
Project performance is a primary consideration in any project, and different strategies are usually employed to ensure better project performance. Despite the dedicated efforts to improve project performance, gated community residential construction projects still register poor performance. A literature review reveals that many public construction projects, residential construction projects, and road construction projects still register poor performance related to project management practices. This study aimed to investigate the influence of resource scheduling on the performance of residential construction projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Simple random sampling and purposive sampling was used with a descriptive survey research design. Seventy-nine gated community residential construction projects were selected, with the target population being the project managers, project supervisors, and contractors from each selected project. Data was collected using questionnaires. Descriptive and inferential statistics were adopted to analyse the data presented in tables. The study found a significant relationship between resource scheduling and project performance. The study concluded that the proper allocation of project equipment facilitates smooth operations and successful project completion. The study recommended that project managers, contractors, and supervisors should ensure they clearly set roles for the individuals, teams, tasks, or departments to improve the performance of the project.

Keywords: Resource scheduling, Project Performance

INTRODUCTION

Projects are considered as the pursuit of any undertaking that meets the needs of different stakeholders, which includes construction projects (PMI, 2016). The construction projects’ performance is often considered in terms of quality, schedule, and cost. Project Management Institute (PMI) acknowledges that successful projects are finished within budget, on time, and meets the desired quality. Across the world, different projects struggle to meet these performance parameters. In the Construction Extension of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), it is noted that most construction projects are unique because they are fraught with uncertainty and are often highly complex, especially because of the complex project environment. They are expected to respond to the different weather, site, economic, community, and physical conditions prevalent at the times of execution. As such, these projects inherently