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Amponsah, C T (2010) Public-private partnerships: Critical success factors for procurements of capital projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.

Artis, D A Z (2015) Women as leaders in construction in a Northwestern US city: A multiple-case study of the effectiveness of motivation practices and success strategies, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.

Becker, T H (2016) The effect of leader communication style on the safety climate in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.

Casey, C E (2013) Defining success in family firms using configurational fit: A quantitative study of family-owned construction firms, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.

Dispoto, W A (2009) Selection and prioritization of leadership attributes: Creating a leadership model for the domestic construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.

Elmarsafi, G M (2008) Interorganizational collaboration: Transformation strategies to reduce construction disputes in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.

Forsythe, A E (2008) The lack of a clearly defined retention strategy and the impact of the retention of civil engineers, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.

Ginevan, S R (2022) The difference of how gender perceives project complexity: A cross sectional study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.

Iromuanya, C (2013) A qualitative study on construction project success factors in dynamic project environments: A Delphi approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.

Lambert, E L (2015) Complex factors related to capital construction project success: A case study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.

Mogaji, L (2019) Examining the impact of earned value management on construction project outcomes in Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.

  • Type: Thesis
  • Keywords: population; earned value management; value management; regression model; construction project; project control; project management practice; Nigeria
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  • URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/2193729984
  • Abstract:
    Cost and schedule overruns continue to plague construction projects in Nigeria. Earned value management (EVM) has been identified and shown to be a viable parameter for controlling cost and schedule overruns in construction projects. There is, however, a paucity of research into the applicability of EVM to the Nigerian construction projects. The primary purpose of this study was to examine the viability of EVM as a project control tool in Nigerian construction projects. The EVM theory, EVM Indices and application, and project management methodologies formed the conceptual framework of the study. A single research question was developed which focused on the effect of EVM on construction project outcomes for Nigeria's construction industry. This study was a quantitative methodology with a descriptive and inferential research design to determine the relationship between the application of EVM and outcomes in construction projects in Nigeria. The population for this study was construction projects that were completed within the last 15 years in the Nigerian construction industry. The included-sample consisted of projects that implemented EVM in their project controls. Data from 55 construction projects were analyzed to examine the impact of EVM on construction project outcomes. A logistic regression model was estimated, and the impact of independent variables on the dependent variable was computed. The Cost Performance Index (CPI) was found to be highly significant based on the odds ratios that were determined. The importance of EVM application as a project control tool in Nigeria's construction business is evident from the result of this study. The study also serves as a reference point for further research into EVM application and other project management practices.

Moylan, W A (2005) Building ethics in construction partnerships: An analysis of values-based leadership, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.

Robles, J (2023) Fast-track projects with cost and schedule overruns: A supply chain management perspective, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.

Ryor, M M (2013) Utilization of risk management practices by construction project managers in the United States, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.

Watson, L T (2007) Leadership traits in large-volume residential construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.