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This paper assessed the challenges facing small and medium civil contractor in Lindi
region. The study used a case study design for methodology. It utilized both primary
data and secondary data. Data were analyzed in both qualitative and quantitative
methods. The overall findings indicates that, due to the combination of factors such
as poor tendering applications whereby frequently the small and medium contractors
place their tender at a lower rate/amounts of money and after being awarded, poor
management and supervisory skills.
The study has identified a number of factors that affects performance of small and
medium civil contractor in Lindi region, among them; poor financial and technical
capabilities; fraudulent practices, lack of coordination between designers and
contractors and; poor monitoring and feedback are ranked as the first three factors
that affected Small Civil Contractors. In addition, lack of training on quality for staff,
lack of management leadership and lack of previous experience of contractor were
also identified as factors related to contractors as the most critically ranked factors. It
is therefore recommended that policy makers, researchers and practitioners look at
improving the human resource base through continuous professional and skill
development. In response to the poor performance of small and medium civil
contractors in Lindi region, evaluating the performance is particularly important
especially in Tanzania where construction works are largely manual. |
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