COST AND TIME SCHEDULING ON PERFORMANCE OF GEOTHERMAL DRILLING PROJECTS IN OLKARIA, NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA

Evans Kipkoech Rono, Dr. Yusuf Muchelule

Abstract


Purpose: The objectives of the study was to determine the influence of cost and time scheduling as practices of schedule management on performance of geothermal drilling projects in Olkaria, Nakuru County in Kenya.

Methodology: The study adopted descriptive survey design. The study targeted geothermal drilling projects in Olkaria, Nakuru County, Kenya.  A sample of 146 respondents consisting of project managers, engineers, technicians and rig workers involved in geothermal drilling projects was identified for the purpose of this research.

Findings: The study found Cost scheduling and Time Scheduling have significant influence on performance of geothermal drilling projects. The study established that cost scheduling had a positive (β = .221), significant (sig s= .000<.05) and direct relationship with performance of geothermal drilling projects in Olkaria, Nakuru County, Kenya. Cost scheduling also influenced performance of geothermal projects to an extent of .271 (27.1%). The study found time scheduling had a positive (β = .196), significant (sig = .003<.05) and direct relationship with performance of geothermal drilling projects in Olkaria, Nakuru County, Kenya. Time scheduling also influence performance of geothermal projects to an extent of .266 (26.6%). There is a significant relationship between Time scheduling and Performance of geothermal projects in Olkaria, Nakuru County, Kenya.

Recommendations: The study recommended for adoption of effective schedule management practices in projects to ensure there is improved performance

Keywords: Cost scheduling, time schedule, performance of geothermal projects


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