DATASETS_NYANGA_MPHATHISWA_215259327.pdf

Communication is what links together all those who influence or are influenced by the execution of a construction project. The fact that managers spend 80% of their time communicating indicates the critical nature of this competency. Research suggests that communication can be one of the critical elements responsible for project implementation failure, if information is not sufficiently or appropriately made available to stakeholders. The objective of this research was to identify how poor communication contributes to the failure of about 50% of projects (in terms of time and budget overruns, etc.), even though nearly 100% of project managers are qualified and experienced in the technical aspects of their jobs. The dissertation also sought to explore the importance and function of structured communication in the achievement of construction project objectives.