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Perception of the effects of delay in construction projects: a case of Gauteng

  • Authors: Mphego, Portia T. , Agumba, Justus N.
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Construction industry , Delay , Effects
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/92773 , uj:20268 , Citation: Mphego, P.T. & Agumba, J.N. 2016. Perception of the effects of delay in construction projects: a case of Gauteng.
  • Description: Abstract: Construction industry globally is bemoaned by project delays despitethe importance of the Industry in most of the countries. In context of this sentiment this study examined the causes of construction project delays, the effects of construction projects delays, and strategies to improve construction projects delivery.A quantitative research methodologywas used.Questionnairewas developed from literature review. A total of76 conveniently sampled respondents were sent the questionnaires. Forty two useable questionnaires were returned representing response rate of 55.26%. The respondents were concentrated in Gauteng province in South Africa. The questionnaire consisted of twenty two factors defining causes of construction project delay, six factors related to effects of delays and ten proposed strategies to improve project delivery. The statistical parameters used were mean score and percentage and were computed using excel statistical method. The findings indicated that the most common causes of delay reported were improper planning, poor site managem ent and supervision,poor communication, skills shortages and corruption. The most common effects of delay were cost overrun,timeoverrun,disputes, litigation and total abandonment. Lastly the five highest strategies toimprove project delivery established were complete and proper design at the right time, site management and supervision,proper material procurement, clear informationand proper communication channels and frequent co-ordination between the parties.The study suggested that the constructioncompanies should concentrate on the strategies inorder to stifle project delay.A modelto reduce or prevent delaysfrom occurringonconstruction projects is advocated.
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Perception on the effects of substance abuse in a comprehensive university: a case of gender

  • Authors: Agumba, Justus N. , Musonda, Innocent
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Effects , Substance abuse , Gender
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/93897 , uj:20405 , Citation: Agumba, J.N. & Musonda, I. 2016. Perception on the effects of substance abuse in a comprehensive university: a case of gender.
  • Description: Abstract: Substance abuse has been identified to interfere with the students’ physical, cognitive and affective development. The main aim of this study was to determine the perception of gender on the effects of substance abuse on their physical, cognitive and affective development. Methodology: The research philosophy adopted was positivism and the approach was deductive. A self-administered questionnaire containing items developed from literature review was administered to 199 built environment and civil engineering students at a South African university. The data was analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. Cronbach alpha was used to achieve the reliability for internal consistency of the measured constructs i.e. physical, cognitive and affective development. Item correlation identified the correlation of the measures of physical, cognitive and affective development. T-test was further conducted to test gender perception on the effects of substance abuse on the physical, cognitive and affective development. Findings: The measures of physical, cognitive and affective development had a strong relationship and were reliable measures. Furthermore, the results suggest that there was no statistical significant difference on the perception of the effect of substance abuse on cognitive development as informed by male and female students. However, there was a significant difference on their perception on substance abuse on physical and affective development. Limitation(s): The respondents were from one comprehensive university, therefore the findings cannot be generalized for all the tertiary institutions in South Africa...
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Perception on the effects of substance abuse in a comprehensive university: a case of gender

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