Evaluating the challenges and benefits associated with resource planning and leveling in the Kenyan Construction Industry
Tutorial Fellow, Department of Construction Management, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, (JKUAT), Nairobi, Kenya.
Review Article
Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Advances, 2021, 06(02), 151-158.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gjeta.2021.6.2.0027
Publication history:
Received on 20 January 2021; revised on 22 February 2021; accepted on 24 February 2021
Abstract:
Resource Planning and Leveling are two critical areas of resource management which need to be implemented by contractors to aid in construction project execution. However, in the process of undertaking these processes in their projects, contractors meet a number of challenges which discourage them from implementing Resource Planning and Leveling. Nonetheless, Resource Planning and Leveling has a number of benefits which may not be known by some contractors. The purpose of this research therefore was to establish and evaluate the challenges and benefits associated with Resource Planning and Leveling. A survey design was adopted by the researcher. A sample of 106 respondents was selected randomly and a response rate of 76% was achieved. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics and relative importance index analysis while qualitative data was analysed thematically. Contractors were found to experience serious challenges in their quest to execute Resource Planning and Leveling in their projects. The three most pressing challenges experienced by contractors were found to be: project delays (RII=0.8597); technical incompetence (RII=0.8564); materials shortages or late delivery (RII=0.8390). A number of benefits were found to entice contractors to carry out Resource Planning and Leveling in their projects. The three most significant benefits were: establishing plans for material delivery (RII=0.9215); balanced resources, reducing over allocations or overtime (RII=0.9165) and determining or predicts resources needed (RII=0.9139).
Keywords:
Resource Planning; Resource Leveling; Challenges, Benefits
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