Abstract:
This study sought to determine the moderating role of project regulatory framework on the
relationship between project scope planning and performance of housing projects in Kenya. This study adopted
a descriptive research design. The target population was 675 building construction stakeholders; Project
Managers, Engineers, Architects, contractors, and site supervisors drawn from 135 housing projects within
Nairobi Metropolitan. The study made use of primary and secondary data. Quantitative and qualitative data
were collected through the use of a structured questionnaire and Interviews. Pilot testing was done to test the
validity and reliability of the research instrument. The Data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for
Social Sciences (SPSS); descriptive statistics mainly percentages, frequencies, means & standard deviations and
inferential statistics mainly the regression analysis. The descriptive results showed that project scope planning
influenced the performance of housing projects in Kenya. The study found that 45.8% of the variance in the
performance of housing projects was explained by project scope planning. The study also found that project
regulatory framework moderates the relationship between project Scope planning and Performance of housing
projects in Kenya. The moderation by project regulatory framework explains 74% of the variations in
performance of housing projects in Kenya. Based on the study findings, it was established that project scope
planning and project regulatory framework jointly explain significant variation in performance of housing
projects in Kenya
The study suggests that in order to plan the project scope effectively, it is important to establish a concise
and well-defined project scope. The study recommends the government to promote the establishment of
comprehensive project teams that include experts in various domains such as architecture, engineering, finance,
and project management.Moreover, conducting a comprehensive review of existing regulations related to
housing projects in Kenya is recommended as well as identifying and addressing regulatory bottlenecks and
inconsistencies that may hinder project performance may be pit into consideration.
Keywords: Scope planning, Framework, Housing projects, performance