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Project delivery methods regulation and performance of construction projects in Uganda
Wanjusi Febiano1, Deepa Krishnan2, Nnadi Ezekiel1
1Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Kampala International University, Bushenyi - Ishaka, Uganda.
Scientific Reports
|May 25, 2026
Summary
Private construction projects in Uganda show better cost and time performance, while public projects excel in quality and safety. Project Delivery Methods significantly impact performance, with regulations enhancing effects in public projects.
Area of Science:
- Construction Management
- Public Policy
- Organizational Behavior
Background:
- Construction project performance varies significantly between public and private sectors.
- Project Delivery Methods (PDMs) are crucial but their impact, especially with regulatory influence, requires deeper investigation in developing economies.
- The Resource-Based View (RBV) provides a framework for understanding how internal and external factors influence project outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the performance of public versus private construction projects in Uganda.
- To determine the effect of Project Delivery Methods (PDMs) on construction project performance across sectors.
- To analyze the moderating role of regulatory frameworks on the relationship between PDMs and project performance.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative (surveys, N=170) and qualitative (interviews, document analysis) data.
- Quantitative analysis included descriptive statistics, Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), and Hayes' PROCESS macro for moderation.
- Qualitative data underwent thematic analysis to enrich quantitative findings and provide contextual understanding.
Main Results:
- Private projects demonstrated superior cost control and time efficiency compared to public projects.
- Public projects outperformed private ones in quality, safety, and risk mitigation.
- PDMs significantly influenced performance in both sectors; regulatory frameworks amplified PDM effects in public projects but not private ones.
Conclusions:
- Project Delivery Methods and regulatory frameworks are critical determinants of construction project performance in Uganda.
- Sector-specific strategies are needed, acknowledging that public projects benefit more from regulatory alignment with PDMs than private ones.
- Findings offer practical guidance for policymakers and practitioners to enhance construction project outcomes through tailored delivery methods and governance.
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