Developing Strategies for Improving Implementation of Public Sector Construction Projects in Zambia

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to develop strategies and a framework for successful implementation of public sector construction projects in Zambia. An exploratory sequential mixed method was used. The major findings were that there were twelve (12) key challenges and eleven (11) possible Critical Success Factors (CSFs) affecting performance of public sector construction projects in Zambia. Established also were varying relationships between Critical Success Factors and successful implementation of public sector construction projects represented by various success criteria. It was however noted that Critical Success Factors determined the performance of construction projects. It was concluded that using established relationships, strategies and framework for performance measurement during implementation of public sector construction projects could greatly contribute to improvement of the construction industry.