INFLUENCE OF PROJECT PLANNING ON ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS PERFORMANCE IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA

Abstract

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate influence of project planning on success of road construction projects within Uasin Gishu County. This study adopted descriptive research design. The target population of this study was 51 employees in 15 government road construction projects which are in construction within Uasin Gishu County. Census was adopted in this study where project managers in each road project were involved in the study totaling to 51 respondents. The study relied on primary data which was collected through use of a questionnaire. The study established how project planning affects the performance of construction projects and the greatest roles of the top project team thus informing decision making for future road construction projects. The study found that there was a positive correlation between success of road construction project and project time planning, project scope planning, project cost planning and project risk planning. Government and individual architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, construction project managers and site agents will benefit from this study by applying the results of its findings while carrying out construction projects. The finding of the study will ensure challenges faced in project implementations are successfully mitigated. Keywords: cost planning, implementation, risk planning, scope planning, time planning, Project.