Aim of Study
This study has focused on investigating procurement strategies
adopted in MARA large construction projects. It also identified
various factor affecting construction cost performance of MARA
large construction projects.
Need of Study
Very rarely MARA projects are finished within estimated project
cost. For improving cost performance, it is very important to identify
the reasons affecting cost performance of MARA projects. Hence,
there is a need of study in understanding the reasons and factors
affecting project cost performance of construction projects.
Research Approach
The project was carried out through interviews and survey using
the questionnaire among the personnel involved in handling MARA
large projects. Gathered data was analyzed statistically using SPSS
software package.
Research Findings
This study revealed that fluctuation in price of the material, cash
flow and financial difficulties faced by contractors, shortage of site
workers, lack of communication between parties, incorrect planning
and scheduling by contractors are most severe factors while frequent
design changes and owner interference are least affecting factors on
construction cost performance in MARA large projects.