INFLUENCE OF PROJECT DELIVERY ATTRIBUTES ON THE EXECUTION OF BUILDING PROJECTS IN THE KENYAN JUDICIARY

Abstract

This study investigates the influence of project delivery attributes on the execution of building projects in the Kenyan Judiciary. The research is grounded in Systems Theory, Theory of Change, and Stakeholder Theory, which together provide a holistic framework for understanding the dynamics of project delivery. A mixed-methods approach was adopted, combining qualitative and quantitative research techniques. Data collection involved questionnaires, structured interviews with stakeholders, including project managers and judiciary representatives, alongside surveys of ongoing and completed projects to gather comprehensive performance data. This study reveals the critical influence of project delivery attributes on court-building projects within the Kenyan Judiciary. The Design-Bid-Build system emerges as suitable, promoting structure and accountability. However, project team integration and user involvement present a complex dynamic. While enhanced integration fosters collaboration, it can prolong timelines. Conversely, effective user engagement expedites delivery but may escalate costs. Unexpectedly, project management practices show a link to increased site disputes, demanding further investigation. This study underscores the need for strategic management of project delivery attributes to
optimize outcomes. Future research should explore the nuanced relationships uncovered, particularly the counterintuitive association between PMPs and disputes.

Keywords: Project delivery attributes, project delivery system, Project team integration, project management practices, user involvement, mixed methods, Judiciary.