Work Programming and Implementation Practice in Ethiopian Federal Road Projects
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2015-12
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Addis Ababa University
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In Ethiopia, road constructions have been undertaken under the Road Sector Development Programme (RSDP) established in1997. In the last 17 years, the programme implemented in four stages accomplished with encouraging success. However, there remain a number of challenges experienced in the programme including problems observed at monitoring of progress and delay analysis.
In relation, this research aims to study work programming and implementation practice in Federal road projects. Accordingly, a comprehensive literature survey was made to highlight the overview of work programming and implementation practice.
The methodology adopted comprises questionnaires survey and case studies. Accordingly, questionnaires were distributed to the three key groups of participants in road construction project; namely the employer, consultants and contractors. IN addition, case study was also undertaken on seven projects.
The research revealed that contractors consider various factors during the preparation and implementation of work program, however, limitations in considering the following factors is observed, choice of work programming method, right of way requirement description, design of project logic, external environment factors, project calendar establishment, and climatic conditions in the programming stages are not being submitted. In addition, the research has also shown that contractors fail to submit as per the time specified in the contract and get approval from the consultant. As to implementation practice, the research also shown that the programs being submitted will not assist in project monitoring and delay analysis. Whereas, the research also revealed that the programs being implemented are practical and implementable. The study also revealed that work programs submitted do not assist parties to track deliverables and milestones. Finally, the research has also pointed out the mitigation and intervention measures to be taken by parties. The inadequacy of work programming and implementation practice might attribute for the familiar delays and cost overruns in the Federal road construction project of Ethiopia.
Thus, it is very important that all parties involved in road projects improve their planning and programming practices. The Employer shall also play his role for creating positive awareness towards contract management.
Keywords: Planning, Scheduling, Programming, Milestones, Delay Analysis, Project Logic.
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Keywords, Planning, Scheduling, Programming, Milestones, Delay Analysis, Project Logic