Bureaucratic Constraints and Budget Passage Delays as Determinants of Prompt Delivery of Public Building Construction Projects in Delta State

This study investigated how bureaucratic constraints and delays in budget passage affect the prompt delivery of public building construction projects in Delta State. To achieve these objectives, a descriptive survey design was employed, along with Multiple Regression Analysis (MRA), to analyze data collected from 173 respondents. The data was gathered using a structured questionnaire based on a 5-Likert point scale. Additionally, a Relative Importance Index and a mind mapping approach were utilized to evaluate strategies for managing project delivery. The results of the Multiple Regression Analysis indicated that all the identified factors significantly influenced the prompt delivery of public building projects, with bureaucratic challenges identified as the most significant constraint. In light of these findings, the study recommends the implementation of computer-based (ICT) systems to reduce bureaucratic hurdles in government administration. Such systems are expected to facilitate prompt payments to contractors, thereby ensuring the timely completion of public building projects. Ultimately, these measures aim to enhance the economic development of not only Delta State but also other states in Nigeria.