Identification of Crucial Risks Categories in Construction Projects in Tanzania

Abstract

This paper presents the risks identified to significantly affect construction projects in Tanzania. Data was collected using questionnaire survey and review of project files implemented by three government entities. Based on a comprehensive assessment of the likelihood of occurrence and impacts on the project objectives, the survey identifies twenty four [24] risk factors significantly affecting construction project performance. The results demonstrate that inadequate project planning, inadequate project funding, inadequate pricing, fire, poor performance of contractor, poor contractor and supplier selection, inappropriate contract awards, inefficient delivery methods, inadequate survey data and design error and omissions have significant impact on schedule, budget and quality project objectives. It is recommended that clients, consultants and Government entities must work collaboratively from the feasibility phase of the project onwards to address potential risks in time. It is further recommended that contractors and subcontractors with varsity knowledge and experience in construction and management must be employed in early stages of the contract to make sound contributions towards safe, efficient and quality construction activities.