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Abdullahi, U, Bustani, S A, Hassan, A and Rotimi, F E (2019) Assessing quality management practice in Nigerian construction industry. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 3(2), 17-25.

Ajayi, O O, Koleoso, H, Ajayi, M and Faremi, O (2019) Maintenance performance of prison facilities in southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 3(2), 26-34.

Akinwale, A A and Olusanya, O A (2020) Influence of subcontracting processes on wages and workloads in the building construction industry in Nigeria. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 4(2), 1-10.

Alade, K, Oyebade, A and Nzewi, N (2018) Assessment of the use of locally available materials for building construction in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 2(2), 36-41.

Ameh, O J and Daniel, E I (2017) Human resource management in the Nigerian construction firms: practices and challenges. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 1(2), 47-54.

Amoo, O, Lukman, Y and Musa, N (2022) Dispute resolution methods adopted by contractors during COVID-19 in Eastern Cape South Africa: A case study. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 5(2), 54-67.

Dada, J O (2018) A career path framework for quantity surveyors in Nigeria private practice. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 2(2), 15-23.

Danku, J C (2020) Exploring the concept of social licence in the construction industry of a developing country. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 4(2), 25-33.

Dosumu, O, Idoro, G and Onukwube, H (2017) Causes of errors in construction contract documents in Southwestern, Nigeria. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 1(2), 11-23.

Joseph Oladiran, O and Rogers Simeon, D (2023) Consciousness and prospects of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) blocks for wall construction: Comparative study Nigeria and South Africa. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 6(2), 1-10.

Leo-olagbaye, F and Odeyinka, H A (2018) Evaluation of risk factors and their impact on road projects. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 2(2), 24-35.

Lowe, J (2023) Technical and organisational change in UK construction. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 6(2), 50-61.

Manchidi, T E and Rwelamila, P D (2019) A state legitimation approach of reserved built environment professional work: A case for South Africa – part 1. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 3(2), 35-48.

Maniar, H (2020) Contingency management in Indian construction projects. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 4(2), 11-24.

Nkeleme, E I, Mbamali, I and Shakantu, W (2022) A measure of combustion-generated pollutants in university laboratories and their effects on the indoor air quality. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 5(2), 44-53.

Nyakala, S, Pretorius, J and Vermeulen, A (2020) Construction quality process implementation as a source of competitive advantage in small and medium-sized construction projects. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 4(2), 46-54.

Ogbu, C P (2017) Building quality condition and maintenance cost: the case of public low income housing in Abia Sate, Nigeria. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 1(2), 24-34.

Ogbu, C P and Olatunde, N (2019) Relationship between organisational effectiveness and project performance of sme contractors: A developing country perspective. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 3(2), 1-16.

Ogunseiju, O, Odeyinka, H A and Yusuf, A O (2023) Usage of building information modelling in quantity surveying firms in Nigeria. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 6(2), 27-37.

Okoro, C S and Musonda, I (2017) Establishing underlying structures of safety performance measures using factor analysis of data on construction workers in Gauteng, South Africa. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 1(2), 55-64.

Oladokun, T T and Komolafe, M O (2017) Drivers of rural housing development in Edo State, Nigeria. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 1(2), 35-46.

Olugboyega, O and Aina, O O (2018) Examination of the levels of development of building information models in the Nigerian construction industry. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 2(2), 1-14.

Omollo, W O (2019) Barriers to the effective regulation of the building construction industry: An empirical analysis. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 3(2), 49-58.

Onungwa, I O and Uduma-Olugu, N (2017) Building information modelling and collaboration in the Nigerian construction industry. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 1(2), 1-10.

Opawole, A, Alao, O O, Yusuf, A O, Adu, E T and Ofoetan, M A (2022) Evaluation of compliance of concreting materials to standards in building projects in Lagos State, Nigeria. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 5(2), 1-19.

Rambaruth, A, Adam, J K and Krishna, S B N (2022) Contributing elements and issues to strategic management in the construction industry among small and medium enterprises: A case study in South Africa's Ethekwini region. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 5(2), 20-8.

Renault, B Y, Agumba, J N and Ansary, N (2020) Correlation analysis between risk measurement and project success of small and medium contractors in gauteng, South Africa. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 4(2), 34-45.

Ssenyange, K and Kudakwashe, C (2023) The impact of leadership styles on government construction project success: A structural equation modeling approach. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 6(2), 11-26.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: communication; government construction projects; leadership styles; participation; project success; structural equation modeling; Uganda
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  • URL: https://doi.org/10.15641/jcbm.6.2.1348
  • Abstract:
    Government construction projects play an important role in both developed and developing countries. They contribute about 80% of total capital assets, 10 % of GDP, and more than 50% of the wealth invested in fixed assets and employment opportunities. As such, several countries like Sweden in Europe, Indonesia in Asia, South Africa and Kenya in East Africa have invested heavily and succeeded in construction projects. Similarly, Uganda has also invested heavily in construction projects; however, most of these projects have been unsuccessful, yet projects contribute to economic development. This study aimed to determine the contribution of leadership styles to the success of government construction projects in Uganda. The study was cross-sectional with a quantitative research design. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from a sample of 100 Kampala Capital City Authority construction projects from a population of 120 projects that were stratified according to the five divisions of Kampala district. Four respondents were selected from each of the 100 projects selected, resulting in a total of 400 respondents for the study. Structural Equation Modelling was conducted using SPSS. Results show that leadership styles, especially communication and participation are positively and significantly associated with government construction project success. Therefore, government project managers should communicate effectively and involve stakeholders at every stage of the project cycle to realise project success. It is recommended that the path-goal theory be adopted for replicating the study. Also, government ministries must adopt the proposed model as it is a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners, especially those involved in government construction projects. Similarly, the government, through the Ministry of Works and Transport, should constantly remind government project managers to ensure adequate internal and external communication and allow the participation of stakeholders during the implementation of government projects. Keywords Communication, Government Construction Projects, Leadership styles, Participation, Project Success, Structural Equation Modeling, Uganda

Taofeeq, D M and Adeleke, A Q (2019) Factor's influencing contractors risk attitude in the Malaysian construction industry. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 3(2), 59-67.

Tiew, S Y, Hashim, H A and Zolkafli, U K B (2022) Performance barriers in relation with professional development of graduate architects in construction industry: A systematic literature review. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 5(2), 29-43.

Verwey, J, Cumberlege, R and Crafford, G J (2023) Exploring the interplay between quantity surveyors’ conflict-handling styles and personality traits. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 6(2), 38-49.

Windapo, A, Moghayedi, A, Oliphant, D and Adediran, A (2018) Exploring the components of cost on construction projects. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 2(2), 42-50.