A theoretical assessment of the impacts of poor risk management in the construction industry
- Ferede, Yisakor S., Mashwama, Nokulunga X., Thwala, Didibhuku W.
- Authors: Ferede, Yisakor S. , Mashwama, Nokulunga X. , Thwala, Didibhuku W.
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Construction industry , Construction projects , Risk management
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/464631 , uj:41516 , Citation: Ferede, Y.S., Mashwama, N.X. & Thwala, D.W. 2020. A theoretical assessment of the impacts of poor risk management in the construction industry. , DOI: 10.3311/CCC2020-016
- Description: Abstract: The study examines previous literature on the impacts of poor risk management in construction industry, with specific aim of identifying the causes of poor implementation of risk management in construction projects. This is because the concept of risk management has attracted much attention in recent years and that researchers and research bodies, be it corporate or government that try to formulate remedies to poor risk management should begin with an understanding of the causes and impact of poor risk management. The totality of risk management in construction industries include the identification, measurement and prevention of all likelihoods of negative outcomes. The study is conducted with reference to existing theoretical literature, published and unpublished research. The study is mainly a literature review/survey on the cause and effects of poor risk management. One of the primary findings emanating from the study reveals that empirical studies have identified several important factors which causes poor risk management; such as project delays, project failure, reputational damages, and loss of profit, material scarcity, and inadequate project accountability amongst others. The study explores the causes and effects of poor risk management in construction projects and presents a robust background on the theories of poor risk management. This study will enable contractors, stakeholders and construction risk managers to achieve better result and quality projects.
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- Authors: Ferede, Yisakor S. , Mashwama, Nokulunga X. , Thwala, Didibhuku W.
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Construction industry , Construction projects , Risk management
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/464631 , uj:41516 , Citation: Ferede, Y.S., Mashwama, N.X. & Thwala, D.W. 2020. A theoretical assessment of the impacts of poor risk management in the construction industry. , DOI: 10.3311/CCC2020-016
- Description: Abstract: The study examines previous literature on the impacts of poor risk management in construction industry, with specific aim of identifying the causes of poor implementation of risk management in construction projects. This is because the concept of risk management has attracted much attention in recent years and that researchers and research bodies, be it corporate or government that try to formulate remedies to poor risk management should begin with an understanding of the causes and impact of poor risk management. The totality of risk management in construction industries include the identification, measurement and prevention of all likelihoods of negative outcomes. The study is conducted with reference to existing theoretical literature, published and unpublished research. The study is mainly a literature review/survey on the cause and effects of poor risk management. One of the primary findings emanating from the study reveals that empirical studies have identified several important factors which causes poor risk management; such as project delays, project failure, reputational damages, and loss of profit, material scarcity, and inadequate project accountability amongst others. The study explores the causes and effects of poor risk management in construction projects and presents a robust background on the theories of poor risk management. This study will enable contractors, stakeholders and construction risk managers to achieve better result and quality projects.
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Challenges faced by stakeholders in the road construction projects in the Gauteng province of South Africa
- Mashwama, Nokulunga X., Mushatu, Winnie S., Aigbavboaa, Clinton. O.
- Authors: Mashwama, Nokulunga X. , Mushatu, Winnie S. , Aigbavboaa, Clinton. O.
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Challenges , Construction industry , Roads
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/289429 , uj:31402 , Citation: Mashwama, N.X., Mushatu, W.S. & Aigbavboaa, C.O. 2018. Challenges faced by stakeholders in the road construction projects in the Gauteng province of South Africa. Proceedings of the Creative Construction Conference.
- Description: Abstract: This study adopted a quantitative approach as the purpose was to investigate the challenges faced by stakeholders in the road construction projects in the Gauteng province of South Africa. This study adopted quantitative research and a well-structured questionnaire was distributed to different construction companies in Gauteng Province, which were registered with various approved councils construction professionals and contractors such as civil engineers, project managers, directors, quantity surveyors, construction managers and resident engineers. The questionnaires were sent via e-mails, some were delivered to the known construction companies by the researcher and some were distributed during site clarification meetings of contractors and consultant’s bidders on Gauteng Department Roads and Transport tenders.75 Questionnaires were distributed and 50 came completed and eligible to use. Random sampling method was used to select the respondents in various organizations. Research findings revealed that Community unrest and land proclamation were the highest ranked factors that pose a major challenge in the road construction, time, financial constraints, cash flow, lack of proper panning, resources, delivery of material, plant and equipment, shortage of skilled labourers, lack of equipment, lack of materials, performance guarantees, project duration/period, cost overruns were the major challenges facing the stakeholders in roads construction projects in South Africa. In conclusion, proper planning, communication is vital to overcome the challenges and government at the other hand needs to partner with private companies in terms of transferring skills and upgrading the upcoming contractors by emerging them with sustainable, independent contractors. Therefore, any challenges found in roads construction might be eliminated in the future projects by lesson learned, by planning for the upcoming project properly and also by identifying possibility risk at the early stage of the project.
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- Authors: Mashwama, Nokulunga X. , Mushatu, Winnie S. , Aigbavboaa, Clinton. O.
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Challenges , Construction industry , Roads
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/289429 , uj:31402 , Citation: Mashwama, N.X., Mushatu, W.S. & Aigbavboaa, C.O. 2018. Challenges faced by stakeholders in the road construction projects in the Gauteng province of South Africa. Proceedings of the Creative Construction Conference.
- Description: Abstract: This study adopted a quantitative approach as the purpose was to investigate the challenges faced by stakeholders in the road construction projects in the Gauteng province of South Africa. This study adopted quantitative research and a well-structured questionnaire was distributed to different construction companies in Gauteng Province, which were registered with various approved councils construction professionals and contractors such as civil engineers, project managers, directors, quantity surveyors, construction managers and resident engineers. The questionnaires were sent via e-mails, some were delivered to the known construction companies by the researcher and some were distributed during site clarification meetings of contractors and consultant’s bidders on Gauteng Department Roads and Transport tenders.75 Questionnaires were distributed and 50 came completed and eligible to use. Random sampling method was used to select the respondents in various organizations. Research findings revealed that Community unrest and land proclamation were the highest ranked factors that pose a major challenge in the road construction, time, financial constraints, cash flow, lack of proper panning, resources, delivery of material, plant and equipment, shortage of skilled labourers, lack of equipment, lack of materials, performance guarantees, project duration/period, cost overruns were the major challenges facing the stakeholders in roads construction projects in South Africa. In conclusion, proper planning, communication is vital to overcome the challenges and government at the other hand needs to partner with private companies in terms of transferring skills and upgrading the upcoming contractors by emerging them with sustainable, independent contractors. Therefore, any challenges found in roads construction might be eliminated in the future projects by lesson learned, by planning for the upcoming project properly and also by identifying possibility risk at the early stage of the project.
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Investigating the hindrances of implementation of occupational health and safety among small medium enterprise’s in the Gauteng Province of South Africa
- Mashwama, Nokulunga X., Kale, Hildah, Aigbavboa, Clinton O.
- Authors: Mashwama, Nokulunga X. , Kale, Hildah , Aigbavboa, Clinton O.
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Occupational health and safety , Small and medium enterprises , south africa
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/289436 , uj:31404 , Citation: Mashwama, N.X., Kale, H. & Aigbavboa, C.O. 2018. Investigating the hindrances of implementation of occupational health and safety among small medium enterprise’s in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. Proceedings of the Creative Construction Conference.
- Description: Abstract: A positive safety culture requires participation of all stakeholders in construction industry, and is shown through the safety-related knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, behaviour and practices of each worker. Therefore, the study is investigating the hindrances in the implementation of occupational health and safety (OHS) among small medium enterprises (SME’S) in the construction industry in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. A structured questionnaire was distributed to different construction companies and construction workers. From the 70 questionnaires distributed, 42 were brought back and they were all valid and usable. Findings from the survey results obtained from the chosen respondents revealed health safety was known and practiced, however, there are hindrances in the implementation such as poor regular inspections and audits, poor management, poor supervision, lack of material and components, lack of management commitment, equipment and tools, poor communication between workers, poor employers involvement, lack of training and risk education to name a few were the major hindrance in the implementation of occupational health and safety among SME’s. Furthermore, if the challenges could be addressed appropriate and effectively result could manifest such as increased productivity; improve quality work; contractors growth and reduced claims; reduced accidents; reduced rework; improved schedule performance. Management and leadership at all levels are therefore encourage to improve construction OH&S in South Africa among SME’s. Moreover, occupational health and safety of the workers is not negotiable, is all pervasive, increases productivity, and leads to better performance, improve the company image, reduced claims and accidents also reduce lost times spent on injuries. The concept of OHS implementation must be emphasized by the client and the consulting team by way of having occasional not once off, a major workshop to be held three times in a year, to increase the awareness and the seriousness of the implementation of OHS.
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- Authors: Mashwama, Nokulunga X. , Kale, Hildah , Aigbavboa, Clinton O.
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Occupational health and safety , Small and medium enterprises , south africa
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/289436 , uj:31404 , Citation: Mashwama, N.X., Kale, H. & Aigbavboa, C.O. 2018. Investigating the hindrances of implementation of occupational health and safety among small medium enterprise’s in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. Proceedings of the Creative Construction Conference.
- Description: Abstract: A positive safety culture requires participation of all stakeholders in construction industry, and is shown through the safety-related knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, behaviour and practices of each worker. Therefore, the study is investigating the hindrances in the implementation of occupational health and safety (OHS) among small medium enterprises (SME’S) in the construction industry in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. A structured questionnaire was distributed to different construction companies and construction workers. From the 70 questionnaires distributed, 42 were brought back and they were all valid and usable. Findings from the survey results obtained from the chosen respondents revealed health safety was known and practiced, however, there are hindrances in the implementation such as poor regular inspections and audits, poor management, poor supervision, lack of material and components, lack of management commitment, equipment and tools, poor communication between workers, poor employers involvement, lack of training and risk education to name a few were the major hindrance in the implementation of occupational health and safety among SME’s. Furthermore, if the challenges could be addressed appropriate and effectively result could manifest such as increased productivity; improve quality work; contractors growth and reduced claims; reduced accidents; reduced rework; improved schedule performance. Management and leadership at all levels are therefore encourage to improve construction OH&S in South Africa among SME’s. Moreover, occupational health and safety of the workers is not negotiable, is all pervasive, increases productivity, and leads to better performance, improve the company image, reduced claims and accidents also reduce lost times spent on injuries. The concept of OHS implementation must be emphasized by the client and the consulting team by way of having occasional not once off, a major workshop to be held three times in a year, to increase the awareness and the seriousness of the implementation of OHS.
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A theoretical assessment of the challenges of public private partnership in improving infrastructure service delivery in Swaziland
- Mashwama, Nokulunga X., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku, Aigbavboa, Clinton O.
- Authors: Mashwama, Nokulunga X. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku , Aigbavboa, Clinton O.
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Construction projects , Infrastructure , Public-private partnerships
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/245352 , uj:25410 , Citation: Mashwama, N.X., Thwala, W.D. & Aigbavboa, C.O. 2017. A theoretical assessment of the challenges of public private partnership in improving infrastructure service delivery in Swaziland.
- Description: Abstract: Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) play an important role in improving the quality of infrastructure service delivery in different countries. In the construction industry, PPPs contribute to skills transfer by the private sector to the public sector and achieving greater efficiency by reducing government bureaucracy and financial burdens. However, these partnerships have challenges that hinder the implementation and delivery of infrastructure. This research examines challenges encountered in the implementation of PPP in construction projects. The study is a literature review/ survey on the challenges faced with the implementation of public private partnership in improving infrastructure service delivery on projects. The study is conducted with reference to existing theoretical literature, published and unpublished research based on international context. However, the challenges specifically are based on literature in Swaziland to identify the challenges they face and the way forward. Other scholars'works were critically examinedtodeterminethe views on the subject. The research revealed that on the political level, there are high expectations with concerns that officials expertise to handle PPP projects are not sufficient, Private sector stakeholders were concerned about the possible dominance of foreign companies. Moreover, labour feared negative consequences for workers, and part of financial sector did not see enough opportunities for PPP in Swaziland. Lack of common understanding and coordination, insufficient planning capacity and structuring support were amongst the challenges faced by PPP in Swaziland.The study will assist the Swaziland Construction Industry in improving their services in terms of delivering construction project timeously since particular strategies can be developed to overcome the identified challenges.
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- Authors: Mashwama, Nokulunga X. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku , Aigbavboa, Clinton O.
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Construction projects , Infrastructure , Public-private partnerships
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/245352 , uj:25410 , Citation: Mashwama, N.X., Thwala, W.D. & Aigbavboa, C.O. 2017. A theoretical assessment of the challenges of public private partnership in improving infrastructure service delivery in Swaziland.
- Description: Abstract: Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) play an important role in improving the quality of infrastructure service delivery in different countries. In the construction industry, PPPs contribute to skills transfer by the private sector to the public sector and achieving greater efficiency by reducing government bureaucracy and financial burdens. However, these partnerships have challenges that hinder the implementation and delivery of infrastructure. This research examines challenges encountered in the implementation of PPP in construction projects. The study is a literature review/ survey on the challenges faced with the implementation of public private partnership in improving infrastructure service delivery on projects. The study is conducted with reference to existing theoretical literature, published and unpublished research based on international context. However, the challenges specifically are based on literature in Swaziland to identify the challenges they face and the way forward. Other scholars'works were critically examinedtodeterminethe views on the subject. The research revealed that on the political level, there are high expectations with concerns that officials expertise to handle PPP projects are not sufficient, Private sector stakeholders were concerned about the possible dominance of foreign companies. Moreover, labour feared negative consequences for workers, and part of financial sector did not see enough opportunities for PPP in Swaziland. Lack of common understanding and coordination, insufficient planning capacity and structuring support were amongst the challenges faced by PPP in Swaziland.The study will assist the Swaziland Construction Industry in improving their services in terms of delivering construction project timeously since particular strategies can be developed to overcome the identified challenges.
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