Assessing the implementation challenges in construction projects: a case study of the Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure, Limpopo province.

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dc.contributor.advisorWindapo, Abimbola
dc.contributor.authorLucia, Ramakwe-Makgaleng Manee
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-23T07:27:47Z
dc.date.available2026-07-23T07:27:47Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.date.updated2026-07-23T07:25:36Z
dc.description.abstractThis study investigates the implementation challenges that affect the successful completion of construction projects at the Department of Public Works, Roads, and Infrastructure (DPWRI) in Limpopo Province, South Africa. Despite the significance of these projects, there has been limited research on specific challenges faced within Limpopo Province, particularly regarding time, cost, quality, and overall satisfaction. Utilising a quantitative research approach, a cross-sectional survey was conducted with construction professionals directly involved in project execution at DPWRI. Selfadministered questionnaires were distributed, and responses were analysed using mean item score and Chi-square analysis. The findings reveal that five primary challenges as lack of experience, financial problems, insufficient use of sustainable materials and technology, poor cash flow, and inadequate site management—ranked highest in affecting construction performance. These challenges significantly impact project outcomes but can be mitigated through the adoption of modern construction methods, timely payments from clients, strict adherence to budgets, the availability of qualified personnel, and the enforcement of relevant policies and procedures. The study concludes with recommendations for appointing contractors based on their expertise and experience in similar projects, as well as advice for contractors to engage qualified professionals and ensure prompt payment upon invoicing.
dc.identifier.apacitationLucia, R. M. (2026). <i>Assessing the implementation challenges in construction projects: a case study of the Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure, Limpopo province</i>. (). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment ,Department of Construction Economics and Management. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/43655en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationLucia, Ramakwe-Makgaleng Manee. <i>"Assessing the implementation challenges in construction projects: a case study of the Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure, Limpopo province."</i> ., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment ,Department of Construction Economics and Management, 2026. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/43655en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationLucia, R.M. 2026. Assessing the implementation challenges in construction projects: a case study of the Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure, Limpopo province. . University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment ,Department of Construction Economics and Management. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/43655en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Lucia, Ramakwe-Makgaleng Manee AB - This study investigates the implementation challenges that affect the successful completion of construction projects at the Department of Public Works, Roads, and Infrastructure (DPWRI) in Limpopo Province, South Africa. Despite the significance of these projects, there has been limited research on specific challenges faced within Limpopo Province, particularly regarding time, cost, quality, and overall satisfaction. Utilising a quantitative research approach, a cross-sectional survey was conducted with construction professionals directly involved in project execution at DPWRI. Selfadministered questionnaires were distributed, and responses were analysed using mean item score and Chi-square analysis. The findings reveal that five primary challenges as lack of experience, financial problems, insufficient use of sustainable materials and technology, poor cash flow, and inadequate site management—ranked highest in affecting construction performance. These challenges significantly impact project outcomes but can be mitigated through the adoption of modern construction methods, timely payments from clients, strict adherence to budgets, the availability of qualified personnel, and the enforcement of relevant policies and procedures. The study concludes with recommendations for appointing contractors based on their expertise and experience in similar projects, as well as advice for contractors to engage qualified professionals and ensure prompt payment upon invoicing. DA - 2026 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town KW - client KW - contractor KW - construction KW - cost KW - performance KW - project KW - quality KW - time. LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2026 T1 - Assessing the implementation challenges in construction projects: a case study of the Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure, Limpopo province TI - Assessing the implementation challenges in construction projects: a case study of the Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure, Limpopo province UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/43655 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/43655
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationLucia RM. Assessing the implementation challenges in construction projects: a case study of the Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure, Limpopo province. []. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment ,Department of Construction Economics and Management, 2026 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/43655en_ZA
dc.language.isoen
dc.language.rfc3066Eng
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Construction Economics and Management
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subjectclient
dc.subjectcontractor
dc.subjectconstruction
dc.subjectcost
dc.subjectperformance
dc.subjectproject
dc.subjectquality
dc.subjecttime.
dc.titleAssessing the implementation challenges in construction projects: a case study of the Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure, Limpopo province.
dc.typeThesis / Dissertation
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
dc.type.qualificationlevelMSc
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