https://repository.ju.edu.et//handle/123456789/1210 2026-04-17T18:48:59Z 2026-04-17T18:48:59Z SINBONE ABEBE SORI Dr. LUCY FELEKE https://repository.ju.edu.et//handle/123456789/10080 2025-12-23T07:01:56Z 2025-09-12T00:00:00Z

ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF CLIENTS IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PERFORMANCE (A CASE OF LEGA TAFO TOWN) SINBONE ABEBE SORI; Dr. LUCY FELEKE The construction industry is inherently complex, involving multiple actors (clients, contractors, and consultants) whose coordinated efforts determine project success. While contractors and consultants have received considerable attention, the influence of clients on project performance remains underexplored, particularly in developing countries. This study assessed the role of clients and their impact on the performance of building construction projects in Lega Tafo Town, Ethiopia. A structured questionnaire with 58 items was distributed to 50 respondents, of which 40 were returned (80% response rate). Data were analyzed using SPSS v.20, applying both descriptive and inferential statistics. Respondents ranked clients’ financial attributes, clear definition of project scope and objectives, and resource availability as the top three client-related factors influencing project outcomes. Finance emerged as the most critical factor, reflecting the reality that delayed disbursements or inadequate funding often result in stalled works, contractual disputes, and time overruns. Similarly, unclear scope was identified as a recurring source of rework and cost escalation, while resource availability determined the efficiency of execution. Analysis of clients’ involvement across project phases revealed that participation is highest during the planning phase, where strategic decisions on budget, design, and scope are made, but much lower during operation and maintenance, which weakens long-term project sustainability. Regarding impacts, the three most significant client-related effects were time extensions due to delays in decision-making, reworks from design changes, and budget increases, all of which directly link to clients’ managerial capacity and early planning practices. Correlation and regression analyses showed strong positive relationships between client-related factors, level of involvement, and overall project performance. Importantly, client involvement level was found to be the most influential predictor of performance. This underscores that in contexts like Lega Tafo, where institutional and financial capacities are often limited, active and informed client participation across all phases is crucial for improving construction outcomes and ensuring lifecycle sustainability.

2025-09-12T00:00:00Z MUKTAR ALI OUMER MAMUYE BUSER https://repository.ju.edu.et//handle/123456789/10079 2025-12-23T06:56:12Z 2025-06-01T00:00:00Z

ASSESSMENT OF CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT CLAUSES USED IN STATE OWNED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS A CASE OF JIMMA MUKTAR ALI OUMER; MAMUYE BUSER Due to its forward and backward links with other sectors, the construction industry contributes significantly to the economy of any nation by creating jobs and wealth. Unfortunately, a lot of projects in developing nations suffered from incredibly significant cost overruns, delays in completion, and poor quality. Among other things, one of the contributing elements in the construction industry is problems with contract terms. Consequently, the quality required to achieve its criteria is lacking in domestic contract administration and construction management processes. In this regard, the purpose of this study is to identify gaps in the local construction contract conditions in Ethiopia and to identify clauses that have had an adverse effect on the sector's development. The data collection method integrated questionnaire survey, interview and desk study. Samples for the study have been randomly selected from a clustered group of public employers, domestic consultants, and domestic contractors who are actively participating on construction works. In this thesis, a descriptive and inferential statistical analysis method has been used. Interpretation and discussions were made based on results from the analysis. As a result, the price adjustment clauses are not sufficient to compensate the current soaring prices. Besides, termination is not exercised as per the contract provisions whereas claim substantiation and dispute resolution lack a balance of risk favoring the employer in most cases. In addition, another finding reveal that the civil procedure code Art. 315(2) hinders arbitration practices for administrative contracts. Some concepts such as experienced contractor need to be expressed in a more clear and concise manner to reduce subjectivity. Furthermore, local contract forms lack suitability to manage construction projects efficiently. Finally, the study concludes that the performance of the local construction industry, construction management, and contract administration procedures fall short of the criteria set by contract rules. This study further provides recommendations on how to improve the existing prevailing situations of the local construction sector in general and construction management practices in particular.

2025-06-01T00:00:00Z Birhanu Godeto Goba, Dr Getachew Kebede, https://repository.ju.edu.et//handle/123456789/10077 2025-12-23T06:38:55Z 2025-10-01T00:00:00Z

ASSESSMENT OF FACILITY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT IN SOUTH WEST ETHIOPIA REGION: THE CASE OF BONGA TOWN PUBLIC BUILDING Birhanu Godeto Goba, Dr Getachew Kebede, Facility management encompasses the planning, operation, and maintenance of buildings and infrastructures to ensure sustainability, usability, and safety. Public buildings, such as government offices, universities, and hospitals, significantly contribute to environmental degradation through greenhouse gas emissions, water use, waste production, and energy consumption. This study employed a mixed-methods approach, integrating quantitative and qualitative data collection. A total of 74 questionnaires were distributed to administrative staff, environmentalists, and facility managers from Bonga University, Bonga Hospital, and local government facilities. Key data collection tools included structured questionnaires designed to assess facility management practices, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with environmental regulations. The data were analyzed using SPSS software, with Cronbach's alpha confirming the reliability of the responses. Key findings revealed critical issues: 80.95% of organizations demonstrated non-compliance with facility management policies, highlighting a significant governance gap. Furthermore, waste management practices indicated that only 11.1% of organizations engaged in recycling initiatives, while the majority relied on landfilling (41.3%) and waste burning (33.3%). These practices, compounded by inadequate indoor air quality controls and insufficient environmental education, intensify environmental inefficiencies. To address these challenges, targeted interventions such as implementing water-saving technologies, enhancing recycling initiatives, promoting sustainable materials, and adopting energy-efficient systems are essential. The findings provide actionable recommendations for decision-makers and policymakers in Bonga town to reduce environmental impacts and foster long-term sustainability.

2025-10-01T00:00:00Z AHMED, MEGFIRA SUNKEMO https://repository.ju.edu.et//handle/123456789/9537 2025-04-29T13:16:06Z 2025-04-01T00:00:00Z

ASSESSMENT of CURRENT SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN CONSTRUCTION BUILDING PROJECT in JIMMA TOWN, ETHIOPIA AHMED, MEGFIRA SUNKEMO Rapid growth in construction activities as a result of a growing population and urbanization in many parts of the world generates a large amount of waste from construction which is recognized as a major problem in many construction project and Construction waste generation has been identified as one of the major issues in the construction industry due to its direct impacts on the environment as well as the efficiency of the construction industry. Almost every time the construction and demolition waste end up settling in landfills disrupting the environmental, economic, and social life cycle. One of the effective ways to control construction waste is adoption of sustainable construction waste management practices and Sustainable construction waste management practices is one of focal point in many countries in the world and this study assesses the current sustainable waste management practices implemented in Ethiopia, the case of Jimma town, Data for the research was collected by using both primary and secondary sources, the main tools for the collection of data were questionnaires, interviews and site visit. The collected data was categorized and analyzed using SPSS software. From the result of study 17 contracting companies only 5(29.4%) among the surveyed contracting companies have specific strategies to manage the construction materials waste in building construction projects and they try to manage their wastes in sustainable way and the results from analysis of factors of waste generation ranked from the first to fifth position by contractors and consultants that the most significant factors causing construction waste on building construction projects are:- Materials handling and storage factors, Site management and practices factors, Design and documentation factors, Operations factors and Site supervision factors respectively.From factors affecting sustainable waste management practices during the progress of construction more stakeholders believe that construction material waste frequently happens mostly in materials handling and storage problem and due to poor Site management & practice.The results from analysis of impacts of poor implementation of sustainable waste management show that most of the respondent’s aware or mainly focused on the economical impacts of waste rather than environmental and social impacts and Most of them raised the impact of waste related to the cost due to wastage and few raised environmental impacts and social impacts. Contractors should prepare good handling and storing materials on site and should Preparing sustainable waste management plan to minimize the waste and the owners, consultants and contractors give more attention to environmental impact additionally to economic impacts.

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