Procurement planning on construction project performance: factors affecting infrastructure projects in Kampala city

Abstract

The procurement process involves recognizing the demands of a project, outlining its specifications, and securing the right contractors that are crucial for finishing a construction project successfully in terms of cost, schedule, and quality. In Uganda, there have been issues with procurement in terms of accountability, scheduling conflicts, and budget overruns in construction projects. This study looked at the effect of procurement planning and how it influences the success of construction projects. Procurement planning was studied as an independent variable to determine its effect on project performance. The dependent variable in this study was project performance, which was assessed based on time, cost, and quality using a descriptive survey research design. The data was collected from construction clients, contractors and consultants through questionnaires. The study findings established that contemporary procurement within construction projects incorporate planning phase prior to the initiation of bidding. Despite the implementation of these measures during the planning stage, a notable discrepancy exists as numerous construction projects experience delays, and cost overruns. The survey reveals a strong agreement on the necessity of assessing client needs at 78% and material assessment at 86% during the planning stage. It emphasizes the necessity for all stakeholders to synchronize these elements before the commencement of the bidding process, as they profoundly influence project cost, construction timeline, quality of the final deliverables, and overall customer satisfaction.