Perceptions of stakeholders about technical capacity and performance of local builders in residential building construction sites at Gaindakot Municipality, Nepal.

Civil Engineering

This research is focused to study the technical capacity and performance of local builders in residential buildings construction sites at Gaindakot Municipality and evaluation of local builders from stakeholders. Questionnaire survey, Checklists, field survey, inspection, and evaluation of residential buildings constructed by local builders was the primary sources of data. Similarly, previous research, reports, documents, relevant websites and municipal data were secondary sources of data to draw conclusions regarding research objectives. From Questionnaire survey and field evaluation, it was found that the technical capacity and performance of local builders in constructing residential buildings was found to be very weak. From the perceptions of stakeholders, it was found that technical capacity positively affects performance of local builders in residential buildings construction. Technology and availability of equipment to local builders are of major concern for the respondents. Similarly, local builders were found lacking in technical knowledge and skilled human resources. It was also investigated that local builders are lacking in proper knowledge and awareness related to building bylaws. Young local builders in Gaindakot Municipality are actively involved the in residential building construction sector but they are lacking in own owned machinery, tools and equipment needed for building construction. The relationship between technical capacity and performance of local builders was established through regression analysis. A strong correlation coefficient R2= 0.714. was found and the scatter plot shows relationship between the performance and technical capacity was Y(Performance) = 0.901X (Technical Capacity) + 0.0401. Local Builders technical capability is an important criterion for evaluating potential performance of construction activity. Local Builder’s technical capability has significant impact on time, cost and quality performance.

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