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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Leadership influence on construction site workers’ health and safety behaviour
- Authors: Okorie, Victor N. , Okoro, Chioma S. , Musonda, Innocent
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Construction , Health and safety , Leadership
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/216923 , uj:21573 , Citation: Okorie, V.N., Okoro, C.S & Musonda, I. 2016. Leadership influence on construction site workers’ health and safety behaviour.
- Description: Abstract: Leadership in construction health and safety (H&S) management has drawn great attention from scholars in the western world. This paper reviews existing literature on the role of project leaders in H&S management programmes and how their active involvement/ participation, from the inception of projects, could reduce the numbers of injuries and at-risk behaviors among workers. A review of existing literature was conducted from Google, ASCE and Science Direct. Findings revealed that positive H&S behaviour of workers could be influenced by: a) incorporation of H&S into the work programme by the project manager; b) facilitation of financial provisions for H&S into the contract documents by quantity surveyors; c) demonstration of commitment and visible H&S leadership towards workers‘ H&S by contracting firms at all levels of management; and d) key projects leaders‘ H&S leadership and behaviour. Client H&S visible leadership manifests through appointment of competent design team, allocation of adequate financial resources for H&S, and designing H&S into construction projects at the early design stage. These findings will increase awareness on the importance of leadership and commitment in improving H&S behaviour of construction workers on sites. The study recommends that key leaders on a project should demonstrate visible leadership and commitment towards workers‘ H&S. Keywords: construction, health and safety, leadership, project leaders, worker behaviour.
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Value-in-use sustainability factor as a driver for asset management of road transport infrastructure
- Authors: Okoro, Chioma S. , Musonda, Innocent , Agumba, J.N.
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Maintenance , Management , Roads
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/278526 , uj:29891 , Citation: Okoro, C.S., Musonda, I. & Agumba, J.N. 2018. Value-in-use sustainability factor as a driver for asset management of road transport infrastructure.
- Description: Abstract: Infrastructure is critical in supporting economic security and societal wellbeing. A sound road network, for instance, is an essential part of any country’s socio-economic fabric. However, the development of sustainable road infrastructure has been largely driven by environmental requirements as well as economic necessity. The experiences and satisfaction of users and the consequent value ascribed to the usage of road infrastructure have not been accorded reasonable attention. The current study examines the concept of value attributable to road infrastructure through its usage. A review of related literature was conducted using articles from journals, conference proceedings and from databases including Google, Taylor and Francis, ASCE Library, and Science Direct. Synthesis was done using thematic analysis. The study found that value is attributable to the experience of users and this depends on the condition of roads. Hence, maintenance of roads is paramount to sustain value. A conceptual model for value-in-use sustainability of roads was developed. The study recommends that more attention should be given to the experience of users while making use of the roads, as opposed to the monetary value of the roads only. Moreover, consideration of users’ experience will invariably drive demand for travel and bring about increased monetary returns. Therefore, the study highlights the import of the value-in-use concept, and creates more awareness about the conditions that invariably contribute to this value and thus transport managers and policy makers need prioritise asset maintenance and management even during planning.
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Drivers behind health and safety implementation in construction organisations within the Gauteng province in South Africa
- Authors: Van Heerden, Jacobus H. F. , Musonda, Innocent , Okoro, Chioma S.
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Construction industry , Health and safety implementation , Gauteng
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/238019 , uj:24397 , Citation: Van Heerden, J.H.F., Musonda, I. & Okoro, C.S. 2017. Drivers behind health and safety implementation in construction organisations within the Gauteng province in South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: Research about the implementation of health and safety (H&S) in the construction industry is required, as it may create more awareness on strategies to significantly reduce the rate of incidents and fatalities in construction organisations. It may encourage such organisations to improve their H&S performances on construction projects. The aim of this research is to establish the drivers of H&S implementation in construction organisations within the Gauteng Province in South Africa. The research adopted a quantitative research methodology. A survey questionnaire was used to collect primary data. Judgemental and snowball sampling techniques were employed to select the respondents consisting of site engineers, site agents, contracts managers, construction managers and project managers. Data were analysed through descriptive statistics, mean item score and standard deviation. Findings indicated that the most important drivers are the need to manage hazards; organisations regard H&S as important; compliance with the legislation; consideration of H&S as a way to do business and to reduce costs associated with accidents and injuries. These results may assist construction organisations in setting H&S as a priority, since little attention has been paid to the objective of H&S implementation. This study was restricted to large construction organisations within the Gauteng Province in South Africa and therefore may not be generalizable to all construction organisations within South Africa and in other geographical locations.
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