Read the case study below and answer ALL the questions in this section.

BUILDING PROJECT FAILURES

Buildings through the ages have been a significant part of the socio$-$economic development of civilisation. Olusola et al$.$

$(2011,$ p$.462)$ record that the first documented building collapse was that of the Tower of Babel. In the modern age, it is not

uncommon to hear of building collapse as an everyday issue in various countries around the world. At $7$:$05$ pm on Friday,

July $17,1981,$ the atrium of the luxurious and most modern hotel in Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America $($USA$),$

the Hyatt Regency collapsed with a human life cost that totalled $144$ fatalities with approximately $200$ recorded injuries. In

this particular accident, it was decided that the responsibility for the collapse could mainly be attributed to the structural

engineers. After further investigation, it was discovered that dangerous design suggestions had been made by the

contractors, aimed at simplifying the construction of the walkways which later collapsed, proving fatal because these

suggested changes had gone unnoticed by the design engineers.QUESTION $1(40$ Marks$)$

$1\mathrm{.}1.$ With reference to the case study provided, critically discuss the primary reasons contributing to the

failure of building projects. Your response should provide relevant examples.

$(10$ marks$)$

$1\mathrm{.}2.$ In reference to the reasons provided in question $1\mathrm{.}1.$ above, discuss the impacts of project failures and

suggest solutions that can be considered by project managers to mitigate against future project

failures.

$(15$ marks$)$

$1\mathrm{.}3.$ As a skilled project manager, illustrate the tradeoffs necessary to achieve successful project delivery

aligned with client specifications. Incorporate applicable frameworks and examples in your demonstration.

$(15$ marks$)$

SECTION B $-$ Answer ANY THREE $(3)$ questions in this section. $[60$ MARKS