Moderating Role of Project Regulatory Framework on the Relationship between Project Scope Planning and Performance of Housing Projects in Kenya

Abstract

This study sought to determine the moderating role of project regulatory framework on the relationship between project scope planning and performance of housing projects in Kenya. This study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population was 675 building construction stakeholders; Project Managers, Engineers, Architects, contractors, and site supervisors drawn from 135 housing projects within Nairobi Metropolitan. The study made use of primary and secondary data. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected through the use of a structured questionnaire and Interviews. Pilot testing was done to test the validity and reliability of the research instrument. The Data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS); descriptive statistics mainly percentages, frequencies, means & standard deviations and inferential statistics mainly the regression analysis. The descriptive results showed that project scope planning influenced the performance of housing projects in Kenya. The study found that 45.8% of the variance in the performance of housing projects was explained by project scope planning. The study also found that project regulatory framework moderates the relationship between project Scope planning and Performance of housing projects in Kenya. The moderation by project regulatory framework explains 74% of the variations in performance of housing projects in Kenya. Based on the study findings, it was established that project scope planning and project regulatory framework jointly explain significant variation in performance of housing projects in Kenya The study suggests that in order to plan the project scope effectively, it is important to establish a concise and well-defined project scope. The study recommends the government to promote the establishment of comprehensive project teams that include experts in various domains such as architecture, engineering, finance, and project management.Moreover, conducting a comprehensive review of existing regulations related to housing projects in Kenya is recommended as well as identifying and addressing regulatory bottlenecks and inconsistencies that may hinder project performance may be pit into consideration. Keywords: Scope planning, Framework, Housing projects, performance