Demand side perception: The mediating role of public procurement regulatory framework in successful road construction implementation

Complexity of implementing construction projects has attracted various approaches in meeting project objectives. Among viable approaches, the purpose of this study considers mediating role of public procurement regulatory framework in successful construction project implementation. A dynamic construction industry requires management to establish viable factors to successfully implement construction projects whereby interplay among factors through mediating role is paramount. Drawing a sample from three public organizations in road construction, this study aimed to establish whether compliance with public procurement regulatory framework mediates the relationship between six compliance factors and public road construction project success. Cross-sectional research design using a structured self-administered questionnaire and Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling for mediation in SmartPLS3 was adopted. Findings revealed that compliance significantly mediates the relationship between sanctions, perceived inefficiency and contractors' resistance and public road construction project success. While insignificant with familiarity, monitoring activities and professionalism. The implication of these findings suggest strong mediational effects would ensure government projects are implemented as per designed specifications.