Effective facilities management of residential properties : a literature review
- Authors: Okoro, C.S. , Musonda, I.
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Facilities , Management , Occupants
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/217119 , uj:21600 , Citation: Okoro, C.S. & Musonda, I. 2016. Effective facilities management of residential properties : a literature review
- Description: Abstract: It is pertinent that buildings are livable, safe and productive. However, buildings, through occupancy, are subjected to degradation which poses unique challenges with regard to the security, health and productivity of the occupants; thus, impacting on the immediate environment and economy at large. The paper presents a review of barriers to effective maintenance of residential building facilities. Findings revealed that poor or non-existent pre-construction facility management provisions, financial constraints, lack of government support and late implementation of facilities management, hinder regular and efficient management of dwellings. Other barriers identified are the utilisation of non-professional facility managers and poor administration of a service charge account. The study provides evidence for professionals in the real estate sector to take necessary pre-emptive actions against mismanagement of residential buildings and facilities so as to prevent degradation.
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Evaluating the influence of nutritional determinants on construction workers’ nutritional intake
- Authors: Okoro, C.S. , Musonda, I. , Agumba, J.
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Determinants , Nutrition , Construction workers
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/216740 , uj:21547 , Citation: Okoro, C.S., Musonda, I. & Agumba, J. 2016. Evaluating the influence of nutritional determinants on construction workers’ nutritional intake.
- Description: Abstract: Nutritional knowledge, economic, social, biological and cultural factors have been known to determine an individual’s food choice and intake. Despite the existence of research on the factors which influence nutrition globally, there is little known about the extent to which these factors influence the nutrition of construction workers, which in turn influences their health and safety performance during construction activities. The present paper investigates the extent to which construction workers’ nutrition is influenced by knowledge, economic, social, biological and cultural factors. A field questionnaire survey was conducted on site construction workers in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. Principal components analysis and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Findings revealed that consumption of foods termed alternative foods including dairy products, eggs, nuts, fish and cereals, was influenced by nutritional knowledge and resources. Foods termed traditional core foods were identified to be influenced by cultural background; foods termed secondary core foods comprising fruits and vegetables were reported to be influenced by economic factors, resources and cultural background; while foods termed core foods were mostly influenced by nutritional knowledge. By providing evidence of the factors which most influence selection and consumption of certain foods by construction workers, relevant nutrition interventions will be designed and implemented, taking cognizance of these factors.
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