Abstract:
The outcomes of Public construction projects are substantially influenced by various
attributes, including organizational structures, financial complexities, duration,
unpredictability, and deadlines. Therefore, a complete examination of public building
construction projects is needed to solve the challenges that affect project success. This
study aims to evaluate the performance of public building construction projects in Jimma
Town by examining key factors such as schedule adherence, scope achievement,
execution quality, and regulatory compliance.
A mixed-methods research design combined quantitative and qualitative methodologies
was used to attain this goal. Regulatory agencies, contractors, clients, and consultants
were among the stakeholders studied in Jimma Town's public construction projects. A
total of 50 stakeholders were purposefully chosen, with 48 responses received, giving a
96% response rate. On-site examinations, structured surveys, and interviews gathered
data. The acquired data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences
(SPSS) and the Relative Importance Index (RII).
The findings found that most public building construction projects in Jimma Town
experienced severe delays, failure to achieve project scope, and difficulties sustaining
needed quality standards. Specifically, 50% of respondents said that projects did not
meet deadlines, 62.5% cited scope achievement failures, and 39.6% expressed worries
about quality. Clients, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and external aspects
were the most often cited causes of delays. Furthermore, 41.7% of respondents cited
noncompliance with construction rules and regulations, while 39.58% stated that health
and safety regulations were improperly followed.
Finally, the study recommends the need for better coordination among project
stakeholders—clients, contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies—to improve the
performance of public construction projects in Jimma Town. Increasing regulatory
monitoring, establishing strong quality control, and encouraging greater communication
among stakeholders are crucial for addressing the issues raised in this study. Moreover,
Fostering stakeholder engagement, promotion of sustainability practices, strengthening
health and safety measures with regular inspections, stricter regulation enforcement, and
penalties for non-compliance could help to address the challenges of poor performance.
