Identifying The Factors Affecting The Performance Of Construction Projects In Wolaita Zone-Ethiopia

Performance indicators of construction project are used to measure overall performance in construction projects. These indicators can then be used for benchmarking purposes, and will be a key element of any organization’s move towards attaining quality practice in order to overcome performance problem. The results of a questionnaire survey done to determine factors affecting the performance of construction projects in Ethiopia’s Wolaita zone are presented in this paper. Personnel from consultants, owners, and contractors involved in construction projects were among the survey’s respondents. The outcome of the study outlines Availability of personnel with high experience and qualification, Availability of resources as planned through project duration, Average delay because of closures and materials shortage, Conformance to specification and Leadership skills for project manager as the top ranked key factors that affect performance of construction project.