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Abstract:
This paper explored project planning practices and performance of construction projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The specific objectives were to determine the effects of human resource planning practices, financial resource planning practices, material usage planning practices and time management on performance of construction projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The target population was one hundred and twenty-five construction projects within Nairobi City County. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect data from one hundred and twenty-five project managers who formed the respondents of the study. The study findings indicated that majority of the firm accord human resource management function as an important role and that majority of the firms conduct training to its project team members. The results indicated that project completion was being done without much struggle and that the budgeted funds were enough to complete the project. The study further established that all material resources allocated were in use and that project output had been well defined. The study also found that quality projects' planning was being carried out effectively. It was also clear that that activity duration had been well estimated, time schedules were well developed, and that project scope had been well specified during the planning phase. The study concluded that human resource planning, time management, material resource planning and financial resource planning positively and significantly contributes to performance of the construction projects. The study concluded that Construction firms should conduct proper and continuous training programs aimed at developing human resources in the industry. The study recommends that the cost estimation be founded on the project scope and be associated to the project plan. The study further recommends the creation of time plans in accordance with previously created work break down structures.
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