The cost of construction projects right from the commencement to the completion has greater importance in the construction industry. Changes, in many different forms, are a major part of the construction. The need to make changes in a construction project is a matter of practical reality. The purpose of this paper seeks to investigate the impact of variation orders on project performance to propose measures to reduce them. For this study, data were collected from relevant literature reviews of scholars and through administering questionnaires.
The findings from the research revealed that changing of plans or scope by architects and clients before and during the construction process causes for the instruction of variation orders; error and omissions in designs presented by the architect contribute to a reduction in the quality of the project. Recommendations suggested, regarding the reduction of variation orders include; clients should provide a specific brief to design teams to enable designers to produce suitable designs. Specifications should be comprehensive enough to assist contractors to deliver the quality that is expected of them by clients.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1 INTRODUCTION
- PROBLEM STATEMENT
- 2 LITERATURE REVIEW
- NATURE OF VARIATION ORDERS
- Beneficial Variation Orders
- Detrimental Variation Orders
- METHODOLOGY
- DATA ANALYSIS
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The main objective of this paper is to investigate the impact of variation orders on construction project performance in the Accra Metropolis of Ghana, and to propose measures to reduce them.
- Impact of variation orders on construction project performance
- Causes of variation orders
- Management of variation orders
- Strategies for reducing variation orders
- The role of stakeholders in managing variations
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The paper begins by introducing the importance of managing variation orders in construction projects, highlighting the complexity of construction contracts and the frequent disagreements that arise due to variations. The problem statement outlines the nature of variation orders and the factors that contribute to their occurrence, such as poor client briefs, bad designs, and inadequate specifications. The literature review section explores the significant role of variation orders in impacting cost, schedule, quality, safety, and productivity. It examines the classification of variations into anticipated and emergent, elective and required, and beneficial and detrimental types. The methodology section outlines the quantitative approach employed, involving the distribution of questionnaires to construction professionals in the Accra Metropolis. The data analysis section presents the findings from the questionnaires, including the calculation of average index values and percentages, indicating the relative importance of various factors contributing to variation orders.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper focuses on the key concepts of variation orders, construction projects, project performance, cost management, schedule management, quality management, stakeholder management, and the Accra Metropolis in Ghana.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are variation orders in construction projects?
Variation orders are changes or modifications to the original scope, plans, or specifications of a construction project after the contract has been signed.
What are the main causes of variation orders in Accra, Ghana?
The primary causes identified include changes in plans or scope by clients and architects, as well as errors and omissions in the initial designs.
How do variation orders impact project performance?
They often lead to increased costs, schedule delays, and can negatively affect the quality, safety, and productivity of the construction work.
What is the difference between beneficial and detrimental variation orders?
Beneficial variations add value or improve the project, while detrimental variations are those that negatively impact the project's cost or quality without adding sufficient value.
What measures are recommended to reduce variation orders?
Recommendations include providing a specific brief to design teams, ensuring comprehensive specifications, and improving communication between stakeholders.
What methodology was used for this study?
The research employed a quantitative approach, using literature reviews and questionnaires administered to construction professionals in the Accra Metropolis.
- Quote paper
- Isaac Yeboah (Author), Dr. Bernard Martins Arthur-Aidoo (Author), Kofi Kumi (Author), 2021, Assessing the Impact of Variation Orders on Construction Projects in Accra Metropolis, Ghana, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1253446
