THESIS ABSTRACT

Abstract

Since federalism have begun in Nepal, government building projects in Bagamati Province have continued to face problems, including delays, cost changes, and quality issues. However, there is limited real-world evidence on how different project factors affect overall project performance. This study therefore examined the impact of key project factors on the performance of government building projects in Bagamati Province. It aimed to identify the factors that most strongly affect project outcomes and provide suggestions to improve project delivery. The study had three main objectives: to assess the key dimensions of project performance, to identify the project determinants that significantly influence overall performance, and to develop recommendations for improving the delivery of government building projects. A quantitative research approach was used, drawing on data collected from stakeholders involved in government building projects. Composite Index Values (CIV) were used to evaluate the six dimensions of project performance: time, cost, quality, scope, safety, and stakeholder satisfaction. The correlations between the performance variables were then examined using MANOVA, and the impact of project elements on overall performance was evaluated and important determinants were identified using Multiple Linear Regression. The MANOVA findings showed that Quality Performance and Cost Performance were the strongest contributors to overall project performance, followed by Stakeholder Satisfaction, Scope, Time, and Safety Performance. Bidding Adequacy (B=0.219, p=0.001), Managerial Quality (B=0.143, p=0.017), Utility Relocation/Mobilization (B=0.116, p =0.013) and Time Overrun Risk Factors (B=0.097, p = 0.048) were identified as significant determinants of project performance by Multi-linear Regression Analysis. On the other hand, Land Acquisition Problems, Financial Cash Flow, Resource Adequacy, and Technology Adoption showed comparatively lower predictive significance in the context of government building projects in Bagamati Province. The study concludes that improving the performance of government building projects requires greater focus on practical procurement, efficient project management and appropriate pre-construction planning. Public entities and regulatory bodies should enhance bidder evaluation process, ensure quick site and utility clearance, and improve project monitoring. Contractors and consultants should also strengthen site management, resource planning, supervision, and the accuracy of initial project estimates. These measures can contribute for timely, cost-effective, and better-quality delivery of government building projects in Bagamati Province.

Keywords

Government Building Projects, Project Determinants, Project Performance, MANOVA, Multiple Linear Regression.