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Development of construction small, medium and micro enterprise : a case of the Gauteng province construction industry, South Africa

  • Authors: Tshikhudo, Livhuwani , Aigbavboa, Clinton
  • Date: 2015
  • Subjects: Thwala, Wellington , Construction SMMEs , Development of SMMEs
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/377430 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/72836 , uj:18336 , Citation: Tshikhudo, L., Aigbavboa, C. & Thwala, W. 2015. Development of construction small, medium and micro enterprise : a case of the Gauteng province construction industry, South Africa.
  • Description: Abstract: This exploratory study investigated ways to improve the development of construction Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME) in the Gauteng province of South Africa. The data for this paper was collected from both primary and secondary sources. The primary data was acquired through the administration of structured questionnaires. The questionnaire was distributed to construction SME firms in the Gauteng Province construction industry. The questionnaire was designed based on information emanating from an extant review of literature. Out of the 140 distributed questionnaires, 120 were received back which represented 86% response rate. Findings from the questionnaire analysis revealed that the most recommended solutions for the further development of construction SMMEs by the SMME construction firms in the Gauteng Province of South Africa are; having the necessary education / skills / qualifications; attending leadership training courses; availability of financial benefits, rewards and incentives; adapting practices of current larger construction companies; and learning new skills that will enhance the firms capabilities. The paper provides relevant recommendations to policy makers, development agencies, entrepreneurs, and SMME managers to ascertain the appropriate strategy to improve the SMME sector in the South Africa construction industry. The findings escalating from this paper will form a basis for future research on construction SMMES in South Africa.
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Critical Success Factors for the survival of small, medium and micro enterprise construction companies in the South Africa construction industry

  • Authors: Tshikhudo, Livhuwani , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
  • Date: 2015
  • Subjects: Construction SMMEs , Development of SMMEs
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/73309 , uj:18393 , Citation: Tshikhudo, L., Aigbavboa, C. & Thwala, W. 2015. Critical Success Factors for the survival of small, medium and micro enterprise construction companies in the South Africa construction industry.
  • Description: Abstract: The objective of this study is to investigate the critical success factors necessary for the survival of SMME construction firms in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. A literature survey was carried out. The data for this paper was collected from both primary and secondary sources. The primary data was acquired through the administration of structured questionnaires. The questionnaire was distributed to construction SME firms in the Gauteng Province construction industry. The questionnaire was designed based on information emanating from an extant review of literature. Out of the 140 distributed questionnaires, 120 were received back which represented 86% response rate. Findings derived from the study indicated that producing quality work, good cash flow management, good contractual understanding, having a business plan, effective communication channel in the firm, maintaining good relationships with clients, proper record keeping, sensible operating costs, recruiting qualified staff and availability of effective marketing strategies were perceived as the main critical success factors required by SMMEs in the Gauteng Province for their survival in the construction industry. The findings emanating from this paper will form a basis for future research on construction SMMES in South Africa.
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A Delphi technique approach towards the need for and relevance of construction project monitoring and evaluation practices

  • Authors: Tengan, Callistus , Aigbavboa, Clinton
  • Date: 2017
  • Subjects: Delphi technique , Ghana , Monitoring and evaluation
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/254494 , uj:26641 , Citation: Tengan, C. & Aigbavboa, C. 2017. A Delphi technique approach towards the need for and relevance of construction project monitoring and evaluation practices.
  • Description: Abstract: The practical experience of the researchers on the implementation of the inductive methodology to knowledge dissemination using the Delphi technique approach is reported in this study. The Delphi method is a vital procedure of reaching consensus on issues that cannot be resolved in a once-off discussion. The research commenced with five questions to ascertain the views of experts with the aim of reaching consensus on the need for and relevance of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) implementation in achieving project success in Ghana’s construction industry. Experts for the study were identified from the Ghanaian construction industry (quantity surveyors, architect, and engineers), research, and academic institutions of higher learning faculties in Ghana. After two iterative Delphi rounds, consensus was achieved on the need for and relevance of M&E to achieve project success as suggested by the experts during the Delphi process. Based on the difficulties faced in the process, the study recommends clear and concise instructions to Delphi experts on the process. Also, the length of the structured Delphi questionnaire should be as short as possible to ensure a high response rate with a constant reminder to experts before the close of the submission of responses. In conclusion, the authors argue that the Delphi technique is vital for studies in areas where consensus on the need for and relevance of construction project management practices is yet to be reached.
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Stakeholder engagement and participation in monitoring and evaluation of construction projects in Ghana.

  • Authors: Tengan, Callistus , Aigbavboa, Clinton
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Stakeholders participation , Local government , Monitoring and evaluation
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/124004 , uj:20862 , Citation: Tengan, C. & Aigbavboa, C. 2016. Stakeholder engagement and participation in monitoring and evaluation of construction projects in Ghana.
  • Description: Abstract: Globally, the construction industry is acknowledged to be complex in its activities and processes. The need for transparency in monitoring and evaluation to promote both external and internal accountability in construction project delivery cannot be overemphasized, hence stakeholders engagement and participation. This paper reports on the level of stakeholder engagement in project delivery and participation in monitoring and evaluation of public construction projects in Ghana. Both structured interview guide and questionnaire schedule were used to collect relevant data for the study. A desk review of journal articles, conference proceedings, published and unpublished thesis work from the institutions’ database and internet sources relevant the study was adopted to underpin the study. Project implementation minutes and meeting attendance were also perused. Data was descriptively analyzed. Six key stakeholders were identified in local government project delivery in Ghana. It was evident from the study that there was a high level of stakeholder engagement in project delivery whiles participation of stakeholders in monitoring and evaluation of public projects at the local government level was very poor...
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Evaluating barriers to effective implementation of project monitoring and evaluation in the Ghanaian construction industry

  • Authors: Tengan, Callistus , Aigbavboa, Clinton
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Construction industry stakeholders , Effective project implementation , Project monitoring and evaluation
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/94056 , uj:20425 , Citation: Tengan, C. & Aigbavboa, C. 2016. Evaluating barriers to effective implementation of project monitoring and evaluation in the Ghanaian construction industry.
  • Description: Abstract: Construction projects monitoring and evaluation is a vital process in the project delivery which is aimed at ensuring the major objectives and goals are achieved. However, the implementation of monitoring and evaluation in the Ghanaian construction industry have seen numerous challenges and as a result, the poor performance of the industry. This paper identifies and evaluates the barriers faced by projects in the implementation of monitoring and evaluation in the Ghanaian construction industry. Literature was reviewed and subsequently, a semi-structured questionnaire developed to stimulate the relevant response from the major stakeholders in the Ghanaian construction industry. The collected data were analysed using the one sample t-test. Literature revealed ten (10) challenging factors to the implementation of monitoring and evaluation. Weak institutional capacity, limited resources and budgetary allocations for monitoring & evaluation, weak linkage between planning, budgeting and monitoring & evaluation, weak demand for and utilisation of monitoring and evaluation results and finally, poor data quality, data gaps and inconsistencies were identified as the most significant contributing factors to the implementation of PM&E in Ghana construction projects. The study contributes to the body of knowledge on the challenges to effective monitoring and evaluation of construction projects.
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Occupational safety and health (OSH) sustainability compliance in the Ghanaian construction industry : perspective of casual workers

  • Authors: Tengan, Callistus , Aigbavboa, Clinton
  • Date: 2017
  • Subjects: Casual Workers Compliance , Construction industry - Health aspects - Ghana , Construction industry - Ghana - Safety measures , Industrial safety - Ghana , Casual labor - Ghana
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/218452 , uj:21773 , Citation: Tengan, C. & Aigbavboa, C. 2017. Occupational safety and health (OSH) sustainability compliance in the Ghanaian construction industry : perspective of casual workers.
  • Description: Abstract: Health and safety sustainability is fundamental to the performance and growth of the construction industry as well as all other economic sectors globally. OSH offers a risk free and safe working environment with influence on productivity and as such Ws imperative for construction firms to provide and ensure compliance by all workers particularly casual workers. The study sought tofind out the perspective of casual workers on the compliance to occupational health and safety (OHS) practice in the Ghanaian construction industry as well as sustainable OSH strategies to improve the compliance level of casual workers. A structured interview questionnaire survey was used to collect data from casual workers on selected construction sites in Ghana. The study revealed a poor compliance to basic OHS regulations by casual workers. This was attributed to; unsafe attitudes and behaviour less education on health and safety1 inadequate supply of personal protective equipment1 less supervision and improper use of tools and equipment. Recommendation are made for the empowerment of the factories inspectorate and labour departments to effectively undertake their mandate under the law1 the merger of all occupational safety and health policy documents into one single document is recommended and finally the passage of the construction industry bill to help regulate ensure strict compliance by industry players in the implementation of projects. In conclusion, strict compliance to OHS practice of casual workers should be ensured through close supervision at site; thus wearing a PPE must be a pre-requisite to access to site, safety education for workers should be undertaken as well as ensuring that occupational safety and health safety compliance declaration be considered a basic contractual requirement for the award of projects (at least for government of Ghanafunded projects).
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Conceptual framework for enhancing engineering education in Ghana’s polytechnicsConceptual framework for enhancing engineering education in Ghana’s polytechnics

  • Authors: Tengan, Callistus , Aigbavboa, Clinton
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Engineering education , Polytechnics , Conceptual framework
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/213283 , uj:21128 , Citation: Tengan, C & Aigbavboa, C. 2016. Conceptual framework for enhancing engineering education in Ghana’s polytechnicsConceptual framework for enhancing engineering education in Ghana’s polytechnics.
  • Description: Abstract: Successive Governments in Ghana since the pre­independence era have all underscored the significance of engineering education as a catalyst for transforming and growing the economy as well as promoting national development. Polytechnic education in Ghana is also perceived as the panacea to the growing unemployment rate in the country and trains middle-level skilled manpower for industry for national development. However, Polytechnics have failed to harness its potential to enhance engineering education to meet the needs of industry in Ghana, Conceptualising factors that may contribute to enhancing engineering education in Ghana's polytechnic education in the face of the conversion into technical university is the focus of this paper. A brief review of Polytechnic education in Ghana from second cycle level to a technical university status is done. The study adopted the desk review approach by examining literature from journal articles, the internet sources, conference proceedings, books and other relevant materials related to the study. Five (5) critical factors have been discussed to have an influence on engineering education in Polytechnics in Ghana. These factors include competence-based teaching and learning, monitored industrial training/internship, funding, educational field visits and industrial collaboration. These factors if considered and implemented may enhance the quality of teaching and learning and translate in the quality of graduates churn out and above all improve the country's economic productivity.
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Barriers to informal settlements upgrading in the Gauteng province of South Africa

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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Analyzing the effectiveness of overhaul maintenance in the energy sector : a critical review

  • Authors: Seloane, Shocky , Mulongo, Ndala Yves , Aigbavboa, Clinton
  • Date: 2018
  • Subjects: Energy Sector , Maintenance strategies , Boilers
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/496224 , uj:45230 , Citation: Seloane, S., Mulongo, N.Y. and Aigbavboa, C. 2018. Analyzing the effectiveness of overhaul maintenance in the energy sector : a critical review.
  • Description: Abstract: Regardless of the overhaul outages planned with the aim of preventing failures on the energy plants in South Africa, it is witnessed not to be effective based only on the production ratio outcomes. The production ratio, as per the South African power enterprise is 80:10:10. The ratio is based on 80 % availability, the only fixed figure of 10% planned maintenance and 10 % unplanned maintenance of the power plants. The production ratio on most South African power station is not close to the above mentioned ideal ratio as witnessed on some stations whereby the station’s ratio is recorded at 55:10:35. Overhaul maintenance on equipment are ideally rolled out as a failure preventative measure to prevent unplanned maintenance and thus ensure satisfactory availability of the power generating plant. In this paper, we illustrate the effectiveness and benefits of maintenance operations or strategies. Although numerous studies have been conducted over the past two decades to analyze effectiveness of maintenance strategies, there remains a gap in the current overview. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to conduct a theoretical assessment on the effectiveness of overhaul maintenance in the energy sector. The results of the critical analysis of the current literature on the subject matter, clearly demonstrates that there are flaws in the current body of knowledge related to a lack of boiler and quantitative studies.
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A review of preventative maintenance on South African electricity sector

  • Authors: Seloane, Shocky , Mulongo, Ndala Yves , Aigbavboa, Clinton
  • Date: 2018
  • Subjects: Energy Sector , Maintenance strategies , Boilers
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/496274 , uj:45236 , Citation: Seloane, S., Mulongo, N.Y. and Aigbavboa, C. 2018. A review of preventative maintenance on South African electricity sector.
  • Description: Abstract: Regardless of the overhaul outages planned with the aim of preventing failures on the energy plants in South Africa, it is witnessed not to be effective based on the production ratio outcomes. The production ratio as per the South African power enterprise is 80:10:10. The ratio is based on 80 % availability, a fixed 10% planned maintenance and 10 % unplanned maintenance. Consequently, the concept of preventative maintenance has become a buzz phrase amongst scholars and industry practitioners, even though, preventative maintenance is attaining a higher level of significance in well developed countries, such as America and China due to its ability to smoothening the energy sector. In Africa, particularly in South Africa the integration and adoption of the concept of preventative maintenance is phasing challenges. To date, over the past decades several studies have been led to investigate the benefit of preventative maintenance implementation in the energy sector at global level. However, very few investigative studies concerning the implementation and adoption of preventative maintenance in the South African energy generation sources have been conducted, hence the overall objective of this paper is to fill this gap by means of critically analyzing studies that were conducted or developed in the field of preventive maintenance over the past two decades. The outcome of the analysis of the existing literature on preventative maintenance clearly illustrates that there are flaws in the current body of knowledge related to a lack of sufficient studies in the context of South African electricity sector.
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The degree of importance that built environment postgraduate students attaches to specific library services: A South Africa higher education case study

  • Authors: Seema, Katlane , Aigbavboa, Clinton
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Libraries , Library resources , Library services , Postgraduate research , Research productivity
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/93912 , uj:20407 , Citation: Seema, K. & Aigbavboa, C. 2016. The degree of importance that built environment postgraduate students attaches to specific library services: A South Africa higher education case study.
  • Description: Abstract: Over 10, 000 students register each year for various postgraduate (PG) degrees across institutions in South Africa with majority of the students relying on the resources that the host universities libraries offers. This paper assesses the degree of importance that the Built Environment Postgraduate Students in a South African higher education attach to specific library services when undertaking their Postgraduate studies. The data used in this research were derived from both primary and secondary sources. The primary data were collected via an online questionnaire that was sent out to Built Environment Postgraduate students who include: Postgraduate diploma degrees, Masters, doctoral and post-doctoral students). Out of the 500 questionnaires that were sent out, an 82% response rate was achieved, representing a total of 410 collected questionnaires. The questionnaires were analyzed using descriptive statistic procedures. Findings from the questionnaire survey revealed that research commons, learning commons, archives and the online databases were what the PG students attached the most importance as contributory to their studies. The study does not only contribute to the body of knowledge regarding the degree of importance that built environment students attaches to library services but also assist with an understanding of the factors that higher institutions need to focus on when updating services in their Postgraduate Learning Centers; the library.
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Adoption of smart structures for prevention of health hazards in buildings

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Awareness of ecological economics as a model for promoting sustainable construction

  • Authors: Oke, Ayodeji , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Ndou, Mpho
  • Date: 2017
  • Subjects: Community empowerment , Ecosystem , Sustainable neighbourhood
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/239221 , uj:24571 , Citation: Oke, A., Aigbavboa, C. & Ndou, M. 2017. Awareness of ecological economics as a model for promoting sustainable construction. Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies (ISSN: 2220-6140) Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 152-156, February 2017. , ISSN: 2220-6140
  • Description: Abstract: Construction industry is a major consumer of natural resources and this has a significant impact on the environment and socio-economic development of society. The result of this impact includes deforestation; climate change, air, water and land pollution; and the like. Ecological economics (EE) models are tools for assessing and understanding these issues with a view to enhancing green buildings and sustainable construction in general. As part of a continuous study, this research therefore examines the level of awareness of the concept of EE by construction professionals in a quest to adopting the principle of sustainable development. Data were collected through questionnaires administered on relevant and experienced construction professionals such as construction project managers, architects, engineers, quantity surveyors and construction managers. EE as an aid would help in mitigating construction impacts on the environment, thereby enhancing sustainability but it is barely practised in the construction industry. This is as a result of the fact that construction professionals have little or no knowledge of its existence in the local industry. Most professionals with knowledge of the concept in the study area obtained the information on sustainability through the media and short courses .. The basic influencing factors are related to professionals' levels of education, the economic development of the country and knowledge of the environment. Introducing EE through communicating new ideas to stakeholders (through environmental campaigns, conferences, and the like) as well as incentivising ideas for change relating to greener construction will assist in overcoming the barriers to the adoption of EE in the construction industry. Professionals also need to keep abreast of current sustainable practices, their benefits, challenges, barriers as well as the methods of overcoming these barriers in their quest for delivering sustainable projects.
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Prevention of collusion for innovative construction

  • Authors: Oke, Ayodeji , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Mangena, Zacharia
  • Date: 2017
  • Subjects: Construction industry , Corruption , Project performance
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/259896 , uj:27354 , Citation: Oke, A., Aigbavboa, C. & Mangena, Z. 2017. Prevention of collusion for innovative construction. Creative Construction Conference 2017, CCC 2017, 19-22 June 2017, Primosten, Croatia.
  • Description: Abstract: Collusion is an unscrupulous and anticompetitive practices among construction stakeholders which has adverse effect not only on the integrity of the parties or people but also on the overall performance of construction projects. In view of this and in order to ensure healthy competition and alliance among construction stakeholders, this study assessed various measures that can be adopted to minimize or eliminate the practice of collusion in the construction industry. The measures were extracted from existing literature materials and questionnaire was adopted as a means of data collection using a 5-point Likert scale. Using convenience sampling, 49 questionnaires were distributed, 43 were retrieved while 41 were found worthy of further analysis. Among other measures, people involved in construction process including the professionals should be encouraged to report any suspicious acts and transactions including collusion practices, and procurement procedures for construction projects should be open and transparent. There is a need to blacklist and deregister professionals and companies that are caught in the act of collusion as this will enhance project performance and subsequently improve the image of the construction industry. Punishments for the offence should be well documented and there should be strict enforcement of the discipline and regulations when a company or individual is found culpable. This study will help regulatory bodies shouldered with the responsibilities of regulating construction activities - including that of the stakeholders - in their quest to reduce or eliminate the practice of collusion in the construction industry.
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Causes of collusion among people in construction

  • Authors: Oke, Ayodeji , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Mangena, Zacharia
  • Date: 2017
  • Subjects: Collusion , Construction industry , Corruption
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/240893 , uj:24791 , Citation: Oke, A., Aigbavboa, C. & Mangena, Z. 2017. Causes of collusion among people in construction.
  • Description: Abstract: Collusion is an unethical and disreputable agreement among parties of similar interests with the intention of achieving a goal through immoral and dishonest means. Proper ethical procurement practice in the construction industry, will enable the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) to achieve their mandate which is to promote uniformity in the construction procurement; efficient and effective infrastructure delivery; and development of the emerging contractors, including transformation. Furthermore, the Competition Commission of South Africa (CCSA) to also achieve their mandate which is fair competition in all industries. With collusion in existence it will be difficult for the CIDB and CCSA to achieve their mandate. This study examined the influences of this practice among competitors and stakeholders in the construction industry. Various causal factors of collusion among parties were extracted from review of existing and relevant literature materials and they were further evaluated to arrive at the specific ones that are relevant to the construction industry and selected area of study. Using these factors, close-ended questionnaires were prepared and administered to construction stakeholders with adequate level of experience in the construction industry. The number of questionnaire distributed is 50 and 45 were returned out of which 5 were not correctly and completely filled. The distribution method used was self-administration. In addition, purposive sampling was used. The findings from the 40 respondents indicates that the major cause of collusion in the construction industry is greed of various stakeholders that are shouldered with the responsibilities of managing and monitoring construction contracts and activities especially the contractors. Political influence was also identified as a major reason for collusion among other factors. [Empowering emerging contractors, a well regulated environment, a fair competition,..
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Effect of globalisation on quantity surveying practice in an emerging economy

  • Authors: Oke, Ayodeji , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Ibitoye, Olayinka
  • Date: 2017
  • Subjects: Elements of Globalization , Measures of Globalization , Quantity Surveyors (QS)
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/240917 , uj:24794 , Citation: Oke, A., Aigbavboa, C. & Ibitoye, O. 2017. Effect of globalisation on quantity surveying practice in an emerging economy.
  • Description: Abstract: In the era where agencies, parastatals and stakeholders in various sector of the economy around the world are clamoring for sustainable developments that are financially viable, socially harmless and friendly to the environment, it is of note that globalization has played a great role and will continue to do now and in the future. A major stakeholders to the actualization of sustainable infrastructural development are quantity surveyors. This study investigates the impacts of globalization on quantity surveying (QS) practice in Nigeria in the quest of equipping quantity surveyor to contribute positively to sustainability of infrastructure projects. Data were obtained from quantity surveyors (QSs) practicing in quantity surveying firms (QSFs) that are registered and licensed to operate by the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) in the study area. Compare to the benchmark of importance level, it was observed that level of awareness of quantity surveyors of the six basic elements of globalization is low. It was also observed that international trade, foreign direct investment and capital market flow are basic measures of globalization affecting the practice. These have resulted in increase in clients' demand, more opportunities for QSFs including participation in international projects, rise in usage of ICT and general development of the firms. It is therefore imperative for government, NIQS and Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria (QSRBN) to formulate appropriate industrial and trade policies that will foster the competitiveness of QSFs, to enjoy emerging global opportunities and compete adequately without resorting to protective measures.
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