The Influence of Project Management Practices on Time, Cost, Site Dispute and Quality during the Execution of Court Buildings in Kenya

Abstract

This research paper explores the influence of project management practices on project performance during the construction of court buildings in Kenya. A pragmatic research design incorporating both quantitative and qualitative research methods using questionnaires, interview guides, and document content analysis is employed to investigate the relationships between project management practices and key performance indicators such as time, cost, site disputes, and quality. Descriptive statistics analysed quantitative data, while correlation and regression analysis techniques analysed inferential statistics. The study used systems theory, theory of change, and stakeholder theory to develop a conceptual framework that was adopted in carrying out the study. Results showed that project management practices significantly influenced cost, site disputes and quality but not time. Ensuring the timely and economical completion of court buildings can be achieved by addressing areas that require improvement, such as work scope management and time management. The research provides information for project management, policymakers, scholars, and stakeholders involved in court construction implementation. The study also recommends that time management strategies be enhanced in effective project management practices so as to lead to project success.