Construction contingency determination : a review of processes and techniques
- Authors: Adaurhere, Richard Emeka , Musonda, Innocent , Okoro, Chioma Sylvia
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Construction , Contingency , Planning
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/404258 , uj:33894 , Citation: Adaurhere, R.E., Musonda, I. & Okoro, C.S. 2019. Construction contingency determination : a review of processes and techniques.
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Early retirement of construction workers in South Africa : case of occupation permanent disability
- Authors: Agumba, Justus , Musonda, Innocent
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Accidents , Construction industry , Permanent disability
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/244756 , uj:25312 , Citation: Agumba, J. & Musonda, I. 2017. Early retirement of construction workers in South Africa : case of occupation permanent disability.
- Description: Abstract: The purpose of this study is to determine the types of accidents that lead to permanent disability of construction workers resulting in early retirement. The data was obtained from Federated Employer Mutual Assurance (FEM). The types of accidents were analysed from the decade of data from 2007 to 2016. The data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The analysis established that 7 670 accidents were experienced in the construction industry from 2007 to 2016, of which the major cause of accidents in the construction industry in South Africa was being struck by e.g. object while working. Furthermore, the highest average cost of accident was when a construction worker was electrocuted, the average cost was R214 767.00. The most fatal accidents was caused by motor vehicles. The study further established that there is a 10% chance of a construction worker to be permanently disabled and take early retirement or permanently disabled without taking early retirement when involved in any type of accident while at work. In conclusion construction workers using any work related vehicle, either being transported to site or using the vehicle on site, caution should be adhered to in order to prevent fatalities. The government of South Africa should ensure that strict measures are taken for drivers who do not observe the traffic rules on site and on the public roads. This will ensure the prevention of permanent disability, among the construction workers in South Africa. It is also imperative for construction workers to receive training on health and safety when they work in any construction project, this need to be emphasized on a daily on site by the construction health and safety practitioners. The authors recommends a further study on the type of injury and ill-health associated with the type of accident that force the construction worker to retire early.
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Experience of using Delphi method in construction health and safety research
- Authors: Agumba, Justus , Musonda, Innocent
- Date: 2013
- Subjects: Experience , Inductive approach , Health and safety
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/22540 , uj:16207 , Citation: Agumba, J. & Musonda, I. 2013. Experience of using Delphi method in construction health and safety research. In: Ahmed, S.M., Smith, N., Azhar, S., Yaris, C., Shah, A., Farooqui, R. and Pothyress, R. (Eds). Challenges in Innovation, Integration and Collaboration in Construction & Engineering. Proceedings of the 7th International conference on Construction in the 21st Century, Bangkok, 19-21 December, 2013. ISBN:978-0-9894623-0-3
- Description: Abstract: This paper discusses the Delphi method which is an inductive approach to research. It has been argued that Delphi method is an essential vehicle of reaching consensus in issues that cannot be resolved in a once off discussion. This paper reports on the experiences achieved by the authors in using the Delphi method among a group of experienced health and safety (H&S) experts in two separate case studies in the construction industry in South Africa. The first case study used three rounds of iteration whilst the second case study used four rounds of iteration. The authors argue that the Delphi method is a comprehensive method of attaining consensus on challenging issues of H&S in the construction industry. Furthermore the method requires proper communication to achieve the required results.
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Identifying construction workers injury predictors : a thematic content analysis
- Authors: Agumba, Justus Ngala , Musonda, Innocent
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction workers - Health and hygiene , Construction industry - Safety measures
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/55313 , uj:16278 , Citation: Agumba, N.J. & Musonda, I. 2015. Identifying construction workers injury predictors : a thematic content analysis. In: Behm, M. & McAleenan, C. (eds.). Proceedings of the CIB W099 International Health and Safety Conference. September, 9-11, Belfast.:220-230. ISBN: 978-1-909854-01-7. , ISBN: 978-1-909854-01-7
- Description: Abstract: Construction is a dangerous industry globally, with high rates of fatal and non-fatal injuries. Furthermore, there is paucity of analytical research that considers the predictors of injuries among construction workers in South Africa construction industry and in the developing countries. The objective of this paper is to review existing research literature to identify the variables that are considered to be predictors of occupational injuries among construction workers. It also aimed to identify the gaps that exist in the current literature. The review spanned two decades between the periods January 1995 to 2015. The search was based on a systematic keyword combination search in two databases that is- emerald and science direct and in google. Twenty one quantitative and mixed method research studies were adjudged relevant for analysis in this current study. They were analysed using thematic content analysis, by identifying themes. All the studies reviewed had different predictors of construction workers injury. Furthermore, no study identified the safety leadership characteristics of the construction workers especially the tradesmen, hence a further gap identified in the current literature. Despite the gaps identified, five broad themes were adjudged to be good predictors of construction workers injuries, these were: work related variables, demographic variables, unsafe health and safety (H&S) behaviour, poor safety climate, and psychosocial factors. A further study is advocated to develop a predictive model for injury occurrence among construction workers in South Africa using logistic regression analysis. The model to be tested will also include the safety leadership characteristics of the construction workers.
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Identifying the cost drivers for pricing health & safety (H&S) on construction projects
- Authors: Akawi, Edzua Jirel , Musonda, Innocent , Pretorius, Jan-Harm
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Construction projects , Cost drivers , Health & safety (H & S)
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/238028 , uj:24398 , Citation: Akawi, E.J., Musonda, I. & Pretorius, J. 2017. Identifying the cost drivers for pricing health & safety (H&S) on construction projects.
- Description: Abstract: For many years, the construction industry (CI) has been considered as one of the most dangerous industry due its H&S statistics expressed in terms of accidents and injuries which remain high. Notwithstanding the fact that many research studies have been conducted at both academic and industry level to find solutions, it can be rightly argued that the H&S performance in the CI is still questionable. One of the factors that have impacted negatively on the H&S performance in the CI is the competitive nature of the CI where most clients award their contracts based on price. Consequently, this practice has compelled contractors to lower their bid amounts leading to H&S being marginalised...
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A conceptual model for pricing health & safety on construction projects
- Authors: Akawi, Edzua Jirel , Musonda, Innocent , Ansary, Nazeem
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Conceptual model , Construction projects , Cost drivers
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/244757 , uj:25311 , Citation: Akawi, E.J., Musonda, I. & Ansary, N. 2017. A conceptual model for pricing health & safety on construction projects.
- Description: Abstract: The competitive nature of the construction industry (CI) has marginalised health and safety (H&S) on construction projects. Most clients in the CI, if not all, award projects based on price and in most cases to the “cheapest bidder” and not the “safer bidder”. Consequently, such practices have compelled contractors to lower their bid price to increase their chances of being awarded projects, whereas in contrast, H&S is marginalised. The study, which was a case study of nine projects of which six were civil engineering projects and three building construction projects, was purposed to conceptualise a model for pricing H&S on construction projects. The findings showed that contractors do price for H&S using an itemised breakdown even though such items are not included as a trade in the Bill of Quantities (BOQs). With regards to expenditure, the actual costs of H&S ranged between 2.9% and 3.98% for projects with a value below R500 million and between 4.08% and 4.90% for projects with a value above R500 million. Health and safety costs were found to be directly proportional to the projects value and indirectly influenced by the client. Previous studies recommended that H&S should be priced as an itemised trade in the BOQs, but such recommendations are yet to be implemented. The lack of a conceptual model for pricing H&S on construction makes accurate and adequate monitoring of H&S costs unlikely. Thus, a standardised pricing model will assist contractors to price adequately for H&S, and clients, to ensure that provision for H&S measures on construction projects is adequate as required by the Construction Regulations (CR) 2014.
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Performance evaluation of contractor development programmes in South Africa
- Authors: Ambrose, Dapaah , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku , Musonda, Innocent
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Contractor development programmes - South Africa , Contractors - Training of
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/55350 , uj:16282 , Citation: Ambrose, D., Thwala, W.D. & Musonda, I. 2015. Performance evaluation of contractor development programmes in South Africa. Proceedings of the International Conference on Infrastructure Investments in Africa (DII-2015), September 16-18, Livingstone:104-114. , ISBN: 978-0-86970-787-6
- Description: Abstract: Contractor Development Programmes (CDPs) are aimed at creating an enabling environment for the survival and sustainability of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) contractors. Albeit, literature informs that the opinions of beneficiaries of these CDPs have not been adequately evaluated to access the impact of these CDPs. The purpose of this study was to establish the extent to which these CDPs have helped to improve contractors’ management skills and also the extent to which the CDPs have ensured contractors’ upgrade in CIDB registration status.
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Contractors' perceptions of contractor development programmes in South Africa
- Authors: Dapaah, Ambrose D. , Musonda, Innocent
- Date: 2013
- Subjects: Contractor development programme , Small medium and micro enterprises , Perceptions , Gaps , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/22454 , uj:16203 , Citation: Dapaah, A.D. & Musonda, I. 2013. Contractors' perceptions of contractor development programmes in South Africa. Proceedings of the 7th ASOCSA Conference, Cape Town, 28-30 July 2013, p. 24-35. ISBN:978-0-620-55984-3
- Description: Abstract: The prime objective of contractor development programmes (CDP) is to assist Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) to improve their management skills and performance levels to that of established firms. However literature informs that some of these programmes have not achieved their intended objectives with one of the causes of this failure being the mismatch between contractors’ expectations and what is being offered as a development programme. Contractors have highlighted some gaps in the programmes which if addressed could assist in eliminating some of their concerns.
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A Review of Critical Project Management Techniques to Enhance Construction SMEs Project Performance
- Authors: Emere, Chijioke , Musonda, Innocent , Okoro, Chioma
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Construction SMEs , Project performance , Project management techniques
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/396774 , uj:32951 , Citation: Emere, C., Musonda, I. & Okoro, C. 2019. A Review of Critical Project Management Techniques to Enhance Construction SMEs Project Performance.
- Description: Abstract: Performance is linked with implementation of project management techniques. Lit- erature suggests that problems such as inefficiency, poor budgetary issues, improper planning, scheduling and control in projects execution are associated with inadequate implementation of the essential techniques for meeting project deliverables. These shortcomings are prevalent among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the developing countries including South Af- rica. Hence, the primary objective of this paper is to review the critical project management tech- niques for the improvement of construction project performance especially among SMEs in South Africa. The study is based on previous literature on construction SMEs project performance as well as project management techniques implementation. The literature review centered on both international and South African context. The study revealed that critical path method, work breakdown structure, and earned value management analysis were the most occurring project management techniques from the sampled literature. Findings from this study are envisaged to be beneficial to construction stakeholders in developing relevant project management techniques to improve the performance of SMEs.
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A review of critical project management techniques to enhance construction SMEs project performance
- Authors: Emere, Chijioke , Musonda, Innocent , Okoro, Chioma
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Construction SMEs , Project performance , Project management techniques
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/404321 , uj:33903 , Citation: Emere, C., Musonda, I. & Okoro, C. 2019. A review of critical project management techniques to enhance construction SMEs project performance.
- Description: Abstract: Performance is linked with implementation of project management techniques. Literature suggests that problems such as inefficiency, poor budgetary issues, improper planning, scheduling and control in projects execution are associated with inadequate implementation of the essential techniques for meeting project deliverables. These shortcomings are prevalent among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the developing countries including South Africa. Hence, the primary objective of this paper is to review the critical project management techniques for the improvement of construction project performance especially among SMEs in South Africa. The study is based on previous literature on construction SMEs project performance as well as project management techniques implementation. The literature review centered on both international and South African context. The study revealed that critical path method, work breakdown structure, and earned value management analysis were the most occurring project management techniques from the sampled literature. Findings from this study are envisaged to be beneficial to construction stakeholders in developing relevant project management techniques to improve the performance of SMEs.
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Mediation effects of incentive partnerships on smart procurement factors influencing quality provisions of affordable housing projects within construction sector of Nigerian economy
- Authors: Gambo, Nuru , Musonda, Innocent
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Incentive partnership , Smart procurement factors , Quality affordable housing
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/403627 , uj:33831 , Citation: Gambo, N. & Musonda, I. 2019. Mediation effects of incentive partnerships on smart procurement factors influencing quality provisions of affordable housing projects within construction sector of Nigerian economy.
- Description: Abstract: Construction industry is one of the industries that contribute significantly to global economic development through procurement of various infrastructures that enhance living standards and other economic activities. The development of any nation is measured by the level of its fixed capital formations. Unfortunately, the provisions of such assets are being influenced by smart procurement process influencing successful delivery of quality and affordable housing projects in developing countries like Nigeria. This study is aimed at assessing the mediation effects of incentive partnership concept to reduce effects smart procurement factors influencing quality provisions of affordable housing projects in the rural areas of Nigeria; this would tremendously enhance the living standards of rural populace in developing countries.. The study identified smart procurement planning factors influencing provisions of quality affordable housing projects in rural areas of developing countries. In total, 400 survey questionnaires were administered to project managers in the Nigerian construction industry and stratified proportionate random sampling method was used for the selection of respondents and 322 questionnaires were returned, with 300 used in the analysis. The results indicated that partnership incentive mitigates/reduces the effects of poor management of smart procurement factors. The study recommends adoption of partnership incentives for enhances mass provision of quality affordable housing in developing countries.
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Challenges of student housing provision through public private partnership
- Authors: Ibrahim, AbdulHafeez , Musonda, Innocent , Ibrahim, Kabir
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Build-operate-transfer , Nigeria , Public private partnership
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/278483 , uj:29885 , Citation: Ibrahim, A., Musonda, I. & Ibrahim, K. 2018. Challenges of student housing provision through public private partnership.
- Description: Abstract: The conditions of suitable accommodation congruent to students’ academic pursuits are at their worst decline. Inadequate hostels for students in Nigerian Universities have been of great concern to Government and the University authorities. In the absence of public funds for infrastructure projects, the government’s attempt to attract the private sector in the provision of student housing has not recorded significant achievement. This study reports on the challenges faced by developers in adopting the Build Operate Transfer (BOT) model of project delivery with focus on public private partnerships (PPP) in Nigeria. The study found that developers perceive investment in student housing under BOT as worthy of investment. The study used a mixed method of data collection. One hundred and twenty questionnaires were administered to members of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria, and interviews were conducted with the Nigerian Infrastructure Regulator commission (ICRC). The study found that Developers are willing to adopt BOT for Student Housing. The study concludes that lack of long term loans, time and cost intensiveness of a BOT project, high interest rate on loans, disinterest on the part of lending institution, and preference for traditional procurement route are the challenges faced by developers in adopting Build-Operate-Transfer for the provision of student housing.
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Using digital mobile GIS tool for occupancy audit, beneficiary administration and maintenance of data base to improve human settlements in Ekurhuleni Metropolitan
- Authors: Mabaso, Molatelo , Musonda, Innocent
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Human settlements - South Africa - Ekurhuleni , Geographical information systems
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/364557 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/55411 , uj:16288 , Citation: Mabaso, M. & Musonda, I., 2015. Using digital mobile GIS tool for occupancy audit, beneficiary administration and maintenance of data base to improve human settlements in Ekurhuleni Metropolitan. Proceedings of the International Conference on Infrastructure Investments in Africa (DII-2015), September 16-18, Livingstone:246-254. , ISBN: 978-0-86970-787-6
- Description: Abstract: An perception exists that the Human Settlements Department in most municipalities are unable to meet the increased demand for delivering sustainable and integrated Human Settlements. The many service delivery protests that are experienced in the previously disadvantaged areas/townships in South Africa are an indicator of the underlying problem of not being able to meet the commitments to eradicate or upgrade all informal settlements. Despite some of the achievements in delivering subsidised housing by the Department of Human Settlements, the housing backlog still remains at more than 2, 1 million housing units. The other indicator is the number of informal settlements. This research assesses the benefits of using digital mobile GIS tool for occupancy audit, beneficiary administration and maintenance of data base to improve Human Settlements in Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. The study has revealed that the use of the digital mobile GIS tool is beneficial for addressing issues related to data required for conducting Occupancy Audits, beneficiary administration and House Inspections in Informal Settlements upgrading projects.
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Critical factors influencing success of infrastructure projects
- Authors: Makabate, Choeu T. , Wessels, Arie , Musonda, Innocent , Okoro, Chioma S.
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Construction industry , Critical success factors , Project success
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/${Handle} , uj:29888 , Citation: Makabate, C.T. et al. 2018. Critical factors influencing success of infrastructure projects.
- Description: Abstract: Infrastructure projects that do not meet organisations' goals and objectives can have a negative impact on organisations, stakeholders and end–users. Studies have been conducted by various researchers to identify critical success factors (CSFs) that influence the successful outcomes of infrastructure projects. The main objective of the study discussed in this paper was to identify critical factors influencing project success. Questionnaires were devised from literature review and administered to construction industry professionals which included project team members, line managers and project managers. Based on the findings, political influence, adequate planning, project manager competence and adequate funding were ranked the highest critical success factors. The research findings are focused to assist industry professionals gain better understanding on key areas based on prioritised success factors in order to improve performance in project delivery.
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Identifying factors of health and safety (H&S) culture for the construction industry
- Authors: Musonda, Innocent , Haupt, Theo C.
- Date: 2011
- Subjects: Health and safety , Construction industry , LIP+3C culture model
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/150621 , uj:1095
- Description: Purpose: This paper presents a review of previous studies on the subject of H&S culture and outline key H&S culture factors that are necessary to make the concept useful in the construction industry. A conceptualised model LIP+3C is also presented as the outcome of the review Design/methodology/approach: Literature review focused on exploring the conceptual definitions of H&S culture was conducted. A matrix for the identified literature was developed to identify common H&S culture elements. Findings: It was revealed that there is still confusion and lack of consensus on the concept of H&S culture. However, the H&S culture elements of leadership, involvement, procedures, communication, competence and commitment dominate the literature. Research limitations/implications: Literature review was conducted on 15 published peer reviewed journal articles. The validation of the elements found in the study is currently under way although preliminary results confirm the findings. Practical implications: H&S culture has been identified as being of great importance to H&S performance improvement. Identifying culture elements that can easily be implemented and understood will contribute to improving the current H&S status. Originality/value: Adopting the LIP+3C culture model composed of elements that can easily be implemented and understood will contribute to improving the current H&S status
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Improving health and safety culture - a guide for construction clients
- Authors: Musonda, Innocent , Pretorius, Jan-Harm , Haupt, Theodore Conrad
- Date: 2013
- Subjects: Health and safety , Clients , Culture , LIP+3C
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/22516 , uj:16206 , Citation: Musonda, I., Pretorius, J.-H. & Haupt, T.C. 2013. Improving health and safety culture - a guide for construction clients. In: Ahmed, S.M., Smith, N., Azhar, S., Yaris, C., Shah, A., Farooqui, R. and Pothyress, R. (Eds). Challenges in Innovation, Integration and Collaboration in Construction & Engineering. Proceedings of the 7th International conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC-VII), Bangkok, 19-21 December, 2013. ISBN:978-0-9894623-0-3
- Description: Abstract: Many accidents and a general poor health and safety performance for both the construction industry and other high reliability industries have been blamed on the poor health and safety (H&S) culture that was prevalent at the time. Addressing H&S culture is therefore a very important step to eliminating accidents and thereby improve the general H&S performance within an organisation or industry. The current paper will therefore report on findings from an empirical study on improving H&S performance in a construction project and will also present a guide of how to improve the construction client’s H&S culture. The research conducted in South Africa and Botswana and whose results were modelled using structural equation modelling, found that with a better H&S culture, clients had a positive influence on H&S performance of construction projects. The client H&S culture was characterized by leadership, involvement, procedures, commitment, communication and competence (LIP+3C). A positive manifest of these factors in the client entity entailed a better H&S performance at project level. This paper will therefore present a guide on how construction clients may improve their H&S culture and thereby impact positively on project’s H&S performance. Further, the guide will exemplify how the concept of H&S culture may be operationalised in order to benefit from a concept that has been mooted as the panacea for the H&S problem in the construction industry as well as the concept that has been at the centre of major industrial disasters.
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Infrastructure development in Africa : eradicating stumbling blocks to maximizing investment potentials
- Authors: Musonda, Innocent , Okoro, Chioma Sylvia , Mwanaumo, Erastus Mishengu
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Africa , Development , Foreign investments
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/241663 , uj:24909 , Citation: Musonda, I., Okoro, C.S. & Mwanaumo, E.M. 2017. Infrastructure development in Africa : eradicating stumbling blocks to maximizing investment potentials.
- Description: Abstract: Infrastructure encompasses a wide range of inputs, industries and structural elements (including water, roads, sanitation, energy, telecommunication, schools and health services) which facilitate the flow of goods and services and as such, are an indispensable mainstay in many economies. Despite the undeniable function of infrastructure, its development and investment in Africa has been stagnant for decades. The reasons for this disquieting situation have been contemplated and solutions have been advocated or proffered in many studies. However, the problem persists.
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An exploratory study on the impact significance of project stakeholders on construction project health and safety (H&S)
- Authors: Musonda, Innocent , Haupt, Theodore Conrad
- Date: 2011
- Subjects: Construction workers - Health and hygiene , Construction industry - Safety measures , Construction industry - Health aspects
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/55098 , uj:16269 , Citation: Musonda, I. & Haupt, T.C. 2011. An exploratory study on the impact significance of project stakeholders on construction project health and safety (H&S). Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management, Sydney, Australia, 16-18 February 2011, pS18-1. , ISBN 978-0-646-56461-6
- Description: Abstract: Health and safety in the construction industry continue to fall behind many industries despite much effort to improve the status. A considerable amount of research has been conducted to try and contribute to addressing the problem of health and safety (H&S) in the construction industry. A number of studies have looked at the role of various construction project stakeholders and their contribution to H&S. However there is no clear identification of the extent to which various stakeholders could contribute and therefore influence the outcome of H&S on construction projects. In view of the above, the current Delphi study went a little bit further and sought to establish the impact significance of construction clients and designers on H&S. This paper will present findings from the study which is the impact significance of clients and designers on H&S consideration throughout the project life cycle.
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Health and safety (H&S) awareness and implementation in Botswana's construction industry
- Authors: Musonda, Innocent , Smallwood, J.
- Date: 2005
- Subjects: Awareness , Botswana , Construction , Health and safety , Implementation
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/22561 , uj:16210 , Citation: Musonda, I. & Smallwood, J. 2005. Health and safety (H&S) awareness and implementation in Botswana's construction industry. 4TH Triennial International Conference Rethinking and Revitalizing Construction Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Port Elizabeth – South Africa 17-20 May 2005, CIB W99 Working commission Conference Proceedings p. 51-63. ISBN: 0-620-33919-5
- Description: Abstract: A study was conducted to determine the level of awareness and implementation of Health and Safety (H&S) in Botswana’s construction industry. Findings from the research revealed that the level of H&S awareness was low; H&S legislation was not implemented; contractors’ management are not committed to H&S implementation; there is a lack of H&S management systems, procedures, and protocol; and clients and designers do not participate in the implementation of H&S. In light of the findings, it is recommended that relevant and adequate rules and regulations be promulgated according to the ILO recommendations. It is also recommended that all stakeholders should be equally responsible for the implementation of H&S.
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No one-size-fits-all organizational solution : learning from rapid rail developments in Ethiopia and South Africa
- Authors: Musonda, Innocent , Gumbo, Trynos , Bwanyire, Boniface , Musakwa, Walter , Okoro, Chioma , Gil, Nuno
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Rail developments , Ethiopia , Addis Ababa City Light Rail Transit
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/404345 , uj:33905 , Citation: Musonda, I. et al. 2019. No one-size-fits-all organizational solution : learning from rapid rail developments in Ethiopia and South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: Against the backdrop of an increasing demand for efficient, effective, and sustainable infrastructure this chapter uses data from two rapid railway transportation projects, the Gautrain in South Africa and the Addis Ababa City Light Rail Transit (AA-LRT) System in Ethiopia, to explore how capital-intensive infrastructure is delivered in Africa despite the many bottlenecks in the environment. Adopting a comparative approach, we illustrate how the two “megaprojects” were organized to deliver on the intended objectives and how they dealt with complex interfaces with the surrounding contexts. In each case, we evaluate how the project was sponsored and organized, the institutions surrounding the project, and whether there was a trade-off between project efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability Specifically, we find that project governance is directly influenced by the political and socio-cultural environment surrounding the megaproject. Therefore, we argue that project organization to deliver large infrastructure in Africa is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
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