Impact of Risk Management on the Successful Completion of Construction Projects in Public Primary Schools: A Case Study of Dodoma Urban District, Tanzania
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Risk Management, Successful Completion, Construction Projects, Public Primary Schools, TanzaniaAbstract
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to assess the impact of risk management on the successful completion of construction projects in public primary schools in Dodoma Urban District, Tanzania.
Methodology: Explanatory research design were used. Structured questionnaires were used for data collection from 320 respondents who were selected using simple random sampling technique. The collected data were analysed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analysis.
Findings: The study concluded that effective risk management through identification, analysis and regular monitoring is key to successful construction projects. These elements work together to address challenges, ensure timely completion, control costs, improve quality, and promote accountability and transparency in project management.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The study concluded that effective risk identification, risk analysis and regular risk monitoring enhance timely completion and improve the overall quality of construction projects. The findings contribute to theory by empirically strengthening Risk Management Theory and demonstrating its applicability in public primary school construction projects. They further inform policy by highlighting the need for institutionalized risk assessment guidelines, capacity-building and consistent monitoring frameworks within local government construction procedures. In practice, the study provides actionable insights for project managers and contractors to adopt structured, proactive risk management approaches that minimize delays, cost overruns and quality shortcomings.
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