Key Determinants of Life Cycle Costing Adoption in Nairobi’s Construction Industry

Despite the availability of various Life Cycle Costing (LCC) methodologies, the widespread uptake of LCC remains limited. This study delves into the adoption of LCC practices within the Nairobi County construction industry, seeking to unravel the factors influencing its limited uptake despite the availability of diverse methods. The central predicament addressed revolves around the moderate levels of LCC adoption, a paradox considering its potential advantages. The primary objective is to dissect the influential factors affecting the Level of LCC Adoption (LoA) alongside secondary goals like exploring correlations between different factors, assessing the significance of User Experience (UX) and Fit for Purpose (FP), and validating the model's adequacy in explaining observed data patterns. Involving a sample of 185 respondents from Nairobi county's construction sector, the study employed descriptive statistics, correlation analyses, ANOVA, regression analysis, and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to scrutinize collected data. Results revealed a moderate mean LoA (2.5149), with UX standing out significantly (mean = 5.2622), underlining its pivotal role. FP, Navigability (NA), Visibility (VI), and Institutional Context (IC) exhibited varied impacts on LoA. Regression analysis confirmed substantial positive relationships between UX, FP, and LoA, while CFA endorsed the model's robustness in explaining data patterns. These findings hold considerable implications for strategic decision-making and policy formulation within the construction domain, offering insights into factors driving LoA. Moreover, they lay the groundwork for further research avenues, particularly in unraveling the nuanced role of IC in steering LCC adoption rates.