Browsing by Author "Magania, Faraji M."

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    Review of Key Performance Factors in Implementing Public Construction Projects Using Force Account Method in Tanzania
    (Mbeya University of science and Technology, 2025-03-01) Magania, Faraji M.; Tekka, Ramadhani S; Chengula, Duwa H.
    The Force Account Method [FAM] has been effectively used in public construction projects since 2016, offering advantages such as lowering costs and creating job opportunities. However, the use of FAM in public construction projects in Tanzania is still facing difficulties in realising its full potential. This study aimed at reviewing relevant literature to identify key performance factors that could help to improve the effective use of FAM in implementing public building construction projects, focusing on phases of the construction process. Reputable databases such as DOAJ, Google Scholar, and Semantic Scholar and keywords such as force account, performance factors, and public construction management were used to search the relevant articles. From the search, a total of 40 out of 85 research articles published on the topic under investigation were evaluated. Findings indicate that the most significant performance factors of public construction projects using FAM are effective project planning, adequate project design, appropriate procurement management, effective construction supervision, competence of project participants, and support from the government. These factors are interrelated and essential for ensuring the effective implementation of public construction projects using the force account method. Moreover, results suggest that there is a need to create a framework to better manage the execution of construction projects using the force account method. This would help engineers, quantity surveyors, architects, academicians, researchers, and policymakers in the construction industry to enhance the use of the Force Account Method in public construction projects.
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    Stakeholders’ Awareness and Perceptions on the Use of Force Account Method in Public Building Construction Projects in Tanzania.
    (DASJR, 2025-09-29) Magania, Faraji M.; Tekka, Ramadhani Said; Chengula, Duwa Hamisi
    The Force Account Method (FAM) is increasingly utilized as a procurement approach for public building construction projects in Tanzania, primarily due to its potential for cost savings, flexibility, and enhanced accountability. This study investigates stakeholders’ awareness of FAM selection criteria and their perceptions of its practical benefits. A descriptive survey design was employed, collecting data from 128 participants representing implementing agencies, contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies through structured questionnaires. The results indicate high awareness of key selection criteria, especially the necessity for sufficient technical staff and the importance of minimizing disruption to ongoing operations. Stakeholders identified limited funding and uncertainty in disbursements as significant justifications for FAM, though opinions varied regarding remoteness and the clarity of work quantity definitions. Most participants agreed that FAM improves cost efficiency, adaptability to unforeseen changes, and public confidence in transparency. Nevertheless, concerns were raised about project completion timelines and the consistency of quality outcomes, with regulatory bodies and implementing agencies expressing differing perspectives. These findings underscore FAM’s advantages in affordability and governance, while also revealing deficiencies in project efficiency and technical oversight. The study concludes that FAM substantially contributes to value for money in Tanzania’s public construction sector. However, enhancements in institutional capacity, standardized guidelines, and monitoring mechanisms are necessary to address persistent challenges related to quality and timeliness. The findings offer actionable insights for policymakers, regulatory authorities, and practitioner aiming to improve the effectiveness of FAM in achieving sustainable infrastructure development.