An assessment of the critical success factor for the reduction of cost of poor quality in construction projects in Swaziland
- Authors: Mashwama, Nokulunga , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Construction projects , Critical success factors , Quality
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/247850 , uj:25747 , Citation: Mashwama, N., Aigbavboa, C. & Thwala, W.D. 2017. An assessment of the critical success factor for the reduction of cost of poor quality in construction projects in Swaziland. Creative Construction Conference 2017, CCC 2017, 19-22 June 2017, Primosten, Croatia. Procedia Engineering 196:447-453. doi: 10.1016/j.proeng.2017.07.223 , ISSN: 1877-7058
- Description: Abstract: Cost of poor quality (COPQ) in the construction industry is a serious problem that the industry is faced with, due to failure in preventing wastage and defects during construction work. The cost of poor quality remains hidden and eats up to 40% revenues of the construction enterprise. Hence, the study investigated the critical success factors that reduce poor quality in construction projects according to the perceptive of construction professionals in the Swaziland construction industry. This research adopted quantitative research and 50 useable questionnaires were used as an instrument tool for the study. Random sampling method was used to select the respondents in various construction companies. Cost of poor quality impact the construction industry of Swaziland’s and construction companies have to reserve funds for such occurrences, since poor quality cannot be tolerated and contractor have to rectify at own cost. Another challenge would be under-pricing the construction project and rectifying construction mistake it becomes a big problem for the contractor. Findings revealed that are a lot of success factors that can be used, it’s just a matter of the implementation of the success factors in the project. The role of the managers in construction projects is still under looked and therefore, this can be a problem if it is not attained to. The study revealed that are a lot of success factors such as the use of quality management system and the critical success factors can actually help eliminate poor quality in most construction projects of Swaziland. The implementation of quality management systems at the beginning of the project and encouraging team work in the project could assist construction 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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Identification of critical success factors for the survival of small, medium and micro enterprise contracting firms in the greater Johannesburg metropolitan area
- Authors: Aigbavboa, C.O. , Tshikhudo, L.M. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Critical success factors , Small and medium sized contractors - South Africa - Gauteng
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4793 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12045
- Description: The objective of this study is to investigate the critical success factors (CSF) that influence the success of small and medium sized contractors in the greater Johannesburg metropolitan area, Gauteng province of South Africa. An all-inclusive literature study was carried out. A structured questionnaire was developed for 50 SMME contracting firms to access the standing of their enterprises and also to scrutinize the CSF that influence the success of their businesses. Findings emanating from the study reveal that good management skills, maintaining good relationships with clients, proper record keeping and good cash flow management were the prime CSF needed by the SMME in the greater Johannesburg region for the survival of their firms. This study contributes to the preposition that CSFs are necessary for the survival of SMMEs as they are seen to hold the key to the development of the local economies and the nations at large.
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Review of critical success factors for the implementation of total quality management in the construction industry
- Authors: Ansah, S. K. , Aigbavboa, C. O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Total quality management , Critical success factors , Construction industry
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/245959 , uj:25486 , Citation: Ansah, S.K., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2017. Review of critical success factors for the implementation of total quality management in the construction industry. In: Laryea, S. and Ibem, E. (Eds) Procs 7th West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, 16-18 August 2017, Accra, Ghana, 1213-1226.
- Description: Abstract: Total Quality Management (TQM) is a philosophy that involves every organization in the industry in the effort to improve performance. The concept is an integrative management principle for continuously improving the quality of products and processes to achieve customer satisfaction. To achieve this concept required a clear establishment of Critical Success Factors (CSFs). However, lack of clear establishment of CSFs for the implementation of TQM in the construction industry has led to failure of the system. In the pursuit of performance excellence in the construction industry and with an increasing awareness of construction quality, construction firms have no option than to implement TQM with clear CSFs.
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