Understanding Technical Conflict Drivers and Management of Construction of Public Water Works Projects in Uganda

Abstract

This research investigated the effect of technical conflict drivers on management of construction of public water works projects in Victoria, Albertine and Kyoga water management zones (WMZs) of eastern and southwestern regional centers of Uganda’s water sector. A positivist paradigm underpinned the research where a cross-sectional design was applied. The population that was involved in this research was 690 from which 468 were simple randomly selected but 448 actually participated in this research. The Advanced Analysis of covariance (ADANCO) was used to analyze data where a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) accompanied with Bootstrapping was performed to produce results that included measurement loadings, path coefficient and coefficient of determination. Key findings were drawing interpretations were the most causal factor of technical conflicts, followed by quality and workmanship, design changes, technical experience and design errors. There was a negative path coefficient (-0.827) between technical conflict causes and management of construction of public water works projects. Drawing interpretations were the most technical conflict cause that severely undermined management of construction of public water works projects, followed by quality and workmanship, design changes, technical experience and design errors.