AN ASSESSMENT ON THE PRACTICES AND CHALLENGES OF PROJECT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION: THE CASE OF FEDERAL TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATIONTRAINING AGENCY(FTVETA) OFFICE BUILDING EXPANSION PROJECT

Abstract

This research assessed the practice and challenges of project planning and implementation in the case of FTVET Agency office building expansion project. The objectives of the research were to assess the extent of project management knowledge area implemented during the planning process construction project, and identify the level of use project management tools and techniques during planning stage of construction project in the organization, finally to identify the major problems frequently encountered in the planning and implementation process in the organization project. Different literatures were reviewed to show the significance ofproject planning knowledge in the construction project. To achieve the objective of the research, the study used a mixed approach as both Qualitative and quantitative data were collected and analyzed. Both primary and secondary source of data were used. Both close ended and open ended questions were included on the questionnaires while the interview was used in the form of structured and semi-structured, these two were used as a primary source of data. For the purpose of data collection, the population size of 84 project planning members was selected to participate in survey questionnaires and interviews. The data obtained through questionnaire has been analyzed quantitatively using descriptive statistics namely frequency and percentages through SPSS version 20. In addition, the data obtained using interviews has been analyzed qualitatively. The data gathered were analyzed and brought to a discussion where major challenges of project planning and Implementation, and knowledge-based project planning practices were identified as Lack of decision of risk -making process, Lack of budgeting, Improper procurement management, Lack identification, inadequate skills for the project, Insufficient uses of project management tools and also Lack of integration. As a result, the research recommended special attention must be given for managerial decision-making process, cost estimation plan, project risk plan, procurement plan and budget allocation, which has been delivered under this study on what actions should be taken to tackle the factors affecting the project planning.