Assessment of factors affecting the performance of construction projects in South Africa
- Authors: Sibiya, Mandisa
- Date: 2015-09-28
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14200 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14643
- Description: M.Tech. , The construction industry plays an indispensable role in the South African economy, and is a significant contributor to economic growth. However, several challenges have been recognised as confronting and influencing the performance, development and growth of the South African construction industry. This study therefore evaluates the factors that affect the performance of construction projects in the Gauteng province of South Africa ...
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- Authors: Sibiya, Mandisa
- Date: 2015-09-28
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14200 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14643
- Description: M.Tech. , The construction industry plays an indispensable role in the South African economy, and is a significant contributor to economic growth. However, several challenges have been recognised as confronting and influencing the performance, development and growth of the South African construction industry. This study therefore evaluates the factors that affect the performance of construction projects in the Gauteng province of South Africa ...
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Barriers to informal settlements upgrading in the Gauteng province of South Africa
- Sibiya, Mandisa, Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Sibiya, Mandisa , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2013
- Subjects: Human settlement - Gauteng province , Informal settlements - South Africa - Gauteng
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4858 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12534
- Description: Informal settlements are homes to millions of people in and around the world, particularly in developing countries. The purpose of this study is to assess the problems and challenges facing the upgrading of informal settlements and also to investigate the potential remedies for these challenges, with the aim of reducing or formalizing these settlements in the Gauteng Province, as it has become a reality of the present day. The data used in this study was derived from both primary and secondary sources. The primary data in this paper was collected through the use of a 50 structure structured questionnaire to officials of the Department of Human Settlement in the Gauteng province. From the 50 questionnaire sent out, 33 were received representing a 66% overall respond rate. The Data received from the questionnaires was analysed using descriptive statistics procedures. The secondary data used in this study was obtained through a comprehensive review of related literature. Findings from the study revealed that there are a number of problems and challenges facing the upgrading of informal settlements in the Gauteng Province. Paramount amongst these are: funding constraints, limited capacity and human resource constraints, scarcity of well located developable land and slow decision making as a result of bureaucratic influence. Further findings revealed that adequate planning procedures, faster and more streamlined development planning approvals, and the strengthening of inter-departmental Relations are effective ways to remedy the challenges and problems facing the upgrading of informal settlements. This study contributes to the body of knowledge on the subject of the problems and challenges facing informal settlement upgrading in Gauteng, South Africa.
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- Authors: Sibiya, Mandisa , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2013
- Subjects: Human settlement - Gauteng province , Informal settlements - South Africa - Gauteng
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4858 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12534
- Description: Informal settlements are homes to millions of people in and around the world, particularly in developing countries. The purpose of this study is to assess the problems and challenges facing the upgrading of informal settlements and also to investigate the potential remedies for these challenges, with the aim of reducing or formalizing these settlements in the Gauteng Province, as it has become a reality of the present day. The data used in this study was derived from both primary and secondary sources. The primary data in this paper was collected through the use of a 50 structure structured questionnaire to officials of the Department of Human Settlement in the Gauteng province. From the 50 questionnaire sent out, 33 were received representing a 66% overall respond rate. The Data received from the questionnaires was analysed using descriptive statistics procedures. The secondary data used in this study was obtained through a comprehensive review of related literature. Findings from the study revealed that there are a number of problems and challenges facing the upgrading of informal settlements in the Gauteng Province. Paramount amongst these are: funding constraints, limited capacity and human resource constraints, scarcity of well located developable land and slow decision making as a result of bureaucratic influence. Further findings revealed that adequate planning procedures, faster and more streamlined development planning approvals, and the strengthening of inter-departmental Relations are effective ways to remedy the challenges and problems facing the upgrading of informal settlements. This study contributes to the body of knowledge on the subject of the problems and challenges facing informal settlement upgrading in Gauteng, South Africa.
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Construction projects’ key performance indicators : a case of the South Africa construction industry
- Sibiya, Mandisa, Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Sibiya, Mandisa , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/68460 , uj:17742 , Citation: Sibiya, M., Aigbavboa, C. & Thwala, W. 2015. Construction projects’ key performance indicators : a case of the South Africa construction industry.
- Description: Abstract: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are one of the factors that constitute construction project success criteria which is the reason while performance measurement on construction projects are usually carried out by establishing KPIs which offer objective criteria to measure project success. An assumption is made that if a project is completed on time, within the agreed budget and set quality, also referred to as the ‘golden/ iron triangle’, then the project is deemed successful. Evidence suggests that this is far from the truth. Hence, the construction industry needs to pay attention to critical success factors, besides the golden/iron triangle. Hence, this paper explores the most significant construction projects’ KPIs in the Gauteng province of South Africa. A questionnaire survey was used to collect the data for this study as a primary source in order to establish the most significant key performance indicators for construction projects in Gauteng, South Africa. Professionals such as architects, quantity surveyors, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, civil engineers, construction managers, project managers and construction project manager, were randomly selected as the target population for the survey. The secondary data was collected from a thorough review of related literature; it is through this thorough literature review that the key performance indicators for construction projects in Gauteng, South Africa, were identified which were further tested via the questionnaire survey. Findings from the questionnaire survey revealed that the most significant construction projects KPIs are: construction time, profitability, project management, material ordering, handling and management, risk management, quality assurance, client satisfaction (product), safety, time predictability (project, design, construction), productivity, client satisfaction (service). The study contributes to the body of knowledge on the subject of construction projects’ key performance indicators in the Gauteng Province of South Africa.
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Construction projects’ key performance indicators : a case of the South Africa construction industry
- Authors: Sibiya, Mandisa , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/68460 , uj:17742 , Citation: Sibiya, M., Aigbavboa, C. & Thwala, W. 2015. Construction projects’ key performance indicators : a case of the South Africa construction industry.
- Description: Abstract: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are one of the factors that constitute construction project success criteria which is the reason while performance measurement on construction projects are usually carried out by establishing KPIs which offer objective criteria to measure project success. An assumption is made that if a project is completed on time, within the agreed budget and set quality, also referred to as the ‘golden/ iron triangle’, then the project is deemed successful. Evidence suggests that this is far from the truth. Hence, the construction industry needs to pay attention to critical success factors, besides the golden/iron triangle. Hence, this paper explores the most significant construction projects’ KPIs in the Gauteng province of South Africa. A questionnaire survey was used to collect the data for this study as a primary source in order to establish the most significant key performance indicators for construction projects in Gauteng, South Africa. Professionals such as architects, quantity surveyors, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, civil engineers, construction managers, project managers and construction project manager, were randomly selected as the target population for the survey. The secondary data was collected from a thorough review of related literature; it is through this thorough literature review that the key performance indicators for construction projects in Gauteng, South Africa, were identified which were further tested via the questionnaire survey. Findings from the questionnaire survey revealed that the most significant construction projects KPIs are: construction time, profitability, project management, material ordering, handling and management, risk management, quality assurance, client satisfaction (product), safety, time predictability (project, design, construction), productivity, client satisfaction (service). The study contributes to the body of knowledge on the subject of construction projects’ key performance indicators in the Gauteng Province of South Africa.
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Measures to improve the performance of construction projects in South Africa
- Sibiya, Mandisa, Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Sibiya, Mandisa , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction projects , Improvement , Performance
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/72313 , uj:18263 , Citation: Sibiya, M., Aigbavboa, C. & Thwala, W. 2015. Measures to improve the performance of construction projects in South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: Construction projects are complex, risky and time-consuming undertakings that are usually commissioned by governments and delivered by national and international participants with a variety of cultural differences, backgrounds, political systems, and languages. The South African construction industry operates in a uniquely projectspecific and complex environment, combining different investors, clients, contractual arrangements and consulting professions. It impacts directly on communities and the South African public at large, and its improved efficiency and effectiveness will enhance quality, productivity, health, safety, environmental outcomes and value for money. Therefore, this paper will investigate measure that can be used to improve the performance of construction projects in the South Africa construction industry. Data for this paper were obtained from both primary and secondary sources. For the primary data; a structured questionnaire was distributed to construction professionals both from the contracting companies, consultant offices & public owners sectors. Findings from the questionnaire surveys revealed that the measures to be taken for the improvement of the performance of construction projects in Gauteng, South Africa, include: proper project planning and scheduling, use of effective project management techniques, clear information and communication channels, adherence to construction drawings and specifications, proper material procurement, adequate planning, effective strategic planning, proper project implementation and management, frequent coordination between the construction team, use of appropriate construction methods, site management and supervision amongst others. The study contributes to the body of knowledge on the subject of measures to improve the performance of construction projects in the South Africa construction industry.
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- Authors: Sibiya, Mandisa , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction projects , Improvement , Performance
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/72313 , uj:18263 , Citation: Sibiya, M., Aigbavboa, C. & Thwala, W. 2015. Measures to improve the performance of construction projects in South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: Construction projects are complex, risky and time-consuming undertakings that are usually commissioned by governments and delivered by national and international participants with a variety of cultural differences, backgrounds, political systems, and languages. The South African construction industry operates in a uniquely projectspecific and complex environment, combining different investors, clients, contractual arrangements and consulting professions. It impacts directly on communities and the South African public at large, and its improved efficiency and effectiveness will enhance quality, productivity, health, safety, environmental outcomes and value for money. Therefore, this paper will investigate measure that can be used to improve the performance of construction projects in the South Africa construction industry. Data for this paper were obtained from both primary and secondary sources. For the primary data; a structured questionnaire was distributed to construction professionals both from the contracting companies, consultant offices & public owners sectors. Findings from the questionnaire surveys revealed that the measures to be taken for the improvement of the performance of construction projects in Gauteng, South Africa, include: proper project planning and scheduling, use of effective project management techniques, clear information and communication channels, adherence to construction drawings and specifications, proper material procurement, adequate planning, effective strategic planning, proper project implementation and management, frequent coordination between the construction team, use of appropriate construction methods, site management and supervision amongst others. The study contributes to the body of knowledge on the subject of measures to improve the performance of construction projects in the South Africa construction industry.
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