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Role of Project Planning in Improving Construction Project Delivery
THE ROLE OF PROJECT PLANNING IN IMPROVING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT DELIVERY
A CASE STUDY OF THE NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

BY

EGWIM IKENNA OKECHUKWU

20011144146

PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE B. TECH. DEGREE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OWERRI, IMO STATE NIGERIA.

OCTOBER 2006.

CERTIFICATION

This is to certify that this research project was carried out by Egwim Ikenna O. of the Department of Project Management Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, under the supervision of Dr. Ukwuoma F.P.O and is hereby admitted as having partially satisfied the requirements for the award of the degree of bachelor of Technology in Project Management Technology of the University.

___________________ ___________________
Dr. Ukwuoma F.P.O Date
Project supervisor

___________________ ___________________
Dr. Okorafor G.F Date
Head of Department

DEDICATION

This work is dedicated to the glory of God.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Project research work, just like projects are never done alone. I’d like to thank my humble supervisor, Dr. Ukwuoma F.P.O, his fatherly care and strict supervisor kept me on track and focused throughout the duration of this study. I am also grateful to the following: My Head of Department and Lecturer, Dr. Okorafor G.F, Prof. Akpan E.O.P, Engr. Chief Anya G.O, and all staff and lecturers of the department of Project Management Technology for giving my mates and I much more than we could ever ask academically. My sincere thanks goes to my dear parents Mr. and Mrs. F.O Egwim and my brother Okwy. Your understanding, love and assistance keep me going. My gratitude also goes to my aunties and Uncles -Mrs. Nneka Egwim, Chief R.A Anebere, Chief

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