INFLUENCE OF WEB-BASED PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ON PROJECT DELIVERY
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2019-04-30
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International Conference of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Ilorin
Abstract
This paper aim to highlight potential benefits of Web-based Project Management Systems (WPMS) on project delivery; this is achieved by reviewing literature on features and benefits of WPMS for project delivery. Semi-structured interviews were conducted on 15 registered professionals and questionnaires distributed to 49 others to evaluate awareness and perceptions on WPMS benefits. 41 copies of questionnaires was retrieved and used for analysis representing 84% response rate. Literature revealed 13 shortcomings and highlighted 17 potential benefits of WPMS. Interview respondents (80%) revealed little are known about WPMS amongst professionals in Nigeria but agree it will enhance project delivery by facilitating new collaboration areas, improving communication, coordination and management. Another 27% insist the shortcomings are fundamental to adoption of WPMS but all (100%) interviewed have positive attitude towards WPMS adoption. Survey results reveals WPMS impacts on project delivery with enhancement of communication and collaboration activities having a mean score of 4.29 while cost reduction & time saving activities has a mean score of 4.06. It is concluded that embracing new project management methods through use of WPMS will enhance project delivery. It is therefore recommended that increasing awareness of WPMS will expose its potential benefits and impact on project delivery.
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Built-Environment, Collaboration, Project Delivery, Project Management Methods, Web-based Project Management Systems
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Proceedings of the 1st International Conference of Environmental Sciences (ICES 2019) held at the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Ilorin, Nigeria