Factors Contributing to Construction Disputes in Nigerian Public Universities

Abstract

There is increase in the volume of intervention for construction projects in Nigerian public Universities to provide adequate infrastructures to support the development of the education sector. The implementation of these projects is being affected by the disputes arising among the participants of the construction process. The objective of this study is to identify the factors that contribute to the occurrence of disputes affecting successful delivery of construction projects within the public Universities in Nigeria. This study used quantitative research method. Questionnaire was designed to obtain relevant data from professionals that are directly working to implement construction projects within the public Universities in the region. 110 respondents from 14 public Universities in North Central Region of Nigeria participated in the study. Data obtained were analyzed using SPSS 20 version to determine the mean and standard deviation. Poor cost management and communication, changes in the economic situation, delay issue and unrealistic tender pricing are the four main factors from the four project categories that contributed to construction disputes in the public Universities in Nigeria. The factors identified should serve as a guide to the participants involve in the implementation of construction projects in public Universities.