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Adebowale, O J and Agumba, J N (2023) A meta-analysis of factors affecting construction labour productivity in the Middle East. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 193-220.
Arowoiya, V A and Oyefusi, O N (2023) An analysis of the benefits of adopting modular construction: A Nigerian construction industry context. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 243-65.
Au-Yong, C P, Ali, A S and Pavaraj, A (2023) Prioritising the maintenance of university hostels to improve students’ satisfaction. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 151-69.
Buhamizo, I, Muhwezi, L and Sengonzi, R (2023) A regression model to enhance the profitability of local construction contractors in Uganda. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 221-41.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: competitive bidding; construction sector; corruption; bidding; business failure; civil engineering; Uganda; regression analysis; regression model; questionnaire survey; investment; payment; construction contractor
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- URL: http://web.usm.my/jcdc/vol28_1_2023/jcdc2023.28.1.11.pdf
- Abstract:
Doubtlessly, the primary goal of every construction company is to maximise profitability. Without this, construction companies cannot survive. Incidentally, Ugandan local construction contractors (LCCs) continue to collapse in a short period, despite enormous public and private investments in the construction sector. This study investigates the profitability of LCCs in Uganda. An investigation was conducted to develop a regression model that would enable LCCs to enhance their profitability and minimise business failure. A questionnaire survey was conducted to collect primary data from 47 local construction companies registered with the Uganda National Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors (UNABCEC) and secondary data were collected from audited books of accounts covering from year 2016 to 2018. Thirty-five valid responses were received, representing a response rate of 74%. Data were coded into SPSS version 25, analysed and displayed using the relative importance index (RII), statistical correlation and regression analysis. The findings indicated that the profitability of LCCs was unsatisfactory when compared to the profitability ratios recommended for the construction industry and those of contractors in other countries. The results also indicate that the profitability of LCCs is significantly affected by the timeliness of payments, cost of finance, competitive bidding environment, project delays, price fluctuations and corruption tendencies, in that order. The findings of this study will benefit construction industry players by providing awareness about the factors affecting the profitability of LCCs. A regression model to enhance profitability was developed using regression analysis. This will help LCCs enhance their profitability by developing mitigation strategies that prevent low profitability; consequently, business failure will be minimised.
Chigara, B and Moyo, T (2023) The impact of COVID-19 on the construction sector in Zimbabwe. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 91-111.
Erlita, A, Amin, M and Bintoro, B P K (2023) Multiphase project risk management on food factory building construction: Consultant perspective. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 1-17.
Kahvandi, Z, Melhado, S and Viana, M L (2023) Solutions to overcome integrated project delivery implementation barriers: A meta-synthesis approach. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 63-89.
Khamaksorn, A, Nimmolrat, A, Mahat, N and Thinnukool, O (2023) An IDEF0 functional planning model for the development of an asset management framework: A case study of chiang mai university. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 133-50.
Kikwasi, G J, Sospeter, N G and Rwelamila, P D (2023) Critical success factors for adopting supply chain management in Tanzanian construction projects. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 43-61.
Mnea, A and Zairul, M (2023) Housing design studies in Saudi Arabia: A thematic review. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 317-39.
Moyo, T, Mukawa, M, Moyo, C and Chigara, B (2023) Expected competencies of quantity surveyors in Zimbabwe. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 19-42.
Osman, A M and Liu, Y S (2023) Critical determinants of the competitiveness of the Ghanaian construction industry. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 267-91.
Parra, H A, Zuñiga-Collazos, A and Cruz-Caicedo, L F (2023) Impact of external risks on international construction projects success: Evidence from commonwealth caribbean islands. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 113-32.
Powmya, A, Nazirah, Z A and Nurul Sakina, M A (2023) Determination of contractor strategies in delivering construction projects in Oman. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 293-316.
Yap, J B H and Lim, S Y (2023) Collaborative project procurement in the construction industry: Investigating the drivers and barriers in Malaysia. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), 171-92.