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An assessment of infrastructure financing in South Africa : a theoretical assessment

- Chiloane, K.O., Aigbavboa, C.O.

  • Authors: Chiloane, K.O. , Aigbavboa, C.O.
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Infrastructure , Finance , South Africa
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/215197 , uj:21377 , Citation: Chiloane, K.O & Aigbavboa, C.O. 2016. An assessment of infrastructure financing in South Africa : a theoretical assessment.
  • Description: Abstract: Infrastructure development in many countries is considered as the most important factor which contributes to production growth by encouraging economic activities, productivity and improving the quality of life. Infrastructure is considered to have a positive and significant effect on productivity growth in all sectors of the economy. Infrastructure development is a means of promoting economic growth and it is essential for any country to investment in infrastructure that will leads to economic growth. Infrastructure is categorized in different category namely: physical infrastructure (which includes water system, electricity, roads and transport, etc.) and social infrastructure (which includes education and health facilities). In simple words infrastructure development aid to stimulates economic growth and create jobs for citizens. This is the indication that government must invest in infrastructure development and enjoy the benefits their investments will stimulates and also to maintain service delivery to the public. The objective of this study is to assess the sources of infrastructure financing in South Africa. The study is conducted with reference to existing theoretical literature, published and unpublished researches in order to assess the sources of infrastructure financing in South Africa. Findings revealed that there are major sources of infrastructure financing which includes: tax revenues; lenders to government or enterprises (loans or guarantees); private investors (equity); development agencies (loans); donors (grants); tariffs and public-private partnerships. The study is conducted with reference to existing literature, unpublished and published research. Hence, this study assess the sources of infrastructure financing in South Africa and presented a robust background on the current sources of infrastructure financing. The findings of this study thus contribute to the body of knowledge on infrastructure financing and other available sources of infrastructure financing other than the use of taxation revenues to finance infrastructure. Furthermore, the findings provides a robust understanding of the need and importance of financing infrastructure.
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Performance of construction projectsin the gauteng province of shouth: insight of consultants and contractors

- Eke, C.C., Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

Organic growth of Small and Medium-Sized firms : perspective of Ghanaian Construction industry

- Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

  • Authors: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
  • Date: 2015
  • Subjects: Construction , Growth , Organic
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/87788 , uj:19627 , Citation: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. Organic growth of Small and Medium-Sized firms : perspective of Ghanaian Construction industry.
  • Description: Abstract: Growth of firms have widely been acknowledged in literature due to its significance as one of the key indicators of expansion of a firms in terms of market stock, increased in turnover, increased in employment, increased in acquisition of plant and equipment amongst others. Growth is however classified as organic or inorganic. Inorganic growth of firms is the expansion of a firm by integration or merging with another firm to achieve synergy while organic growth ensues when a firm expands as a result of its own internal activities from within. This study explores into organic growth and further highlights on the necessary drivers that will enhance organic growth among Small and Medium-sized Construction firms (SMEs) in Ghana. In order to achieve this purpose, the study adopted the use of extensive literature review supported by electronic questionnaire survey which focused on the owners of the SMEs as well as professionals engaged by the SME’s. In all, the study had responds rate of 80 percent which revealed that construction SME’s attained organic growth when there is proper management structure in place that ensures that all aspect of the corporate goals is accomplished. Further organic growth of SMEs happens when all internal rifts such as communication barriers, bad human relations, dearth motivation issues, remuneration issues, peril-conducive working environment within the firm are resolved to enable employees to work towards growth. The study recommends that owners of small and medium-sized construction firms must endeavour to recruit professionals who will ensure best management practice to encourage organic growth
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Assessment of atmospheric pollution reduction : challenging issue for developing countries

- Mustapha, Z., Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

  • Authors: Mustapha, Z. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
  • Date: 2015
  • Subjects: Atmospheric pollution , Challenging issues , Developing countries
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/73973 , uj:18482 , Citation: Mustapha, Z., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. Assessment of atmospheric pollution reduction : challenging issue for developing countries.
  • Description: Abstract: Air pollution has been a menace in recent years posing serious threats to environmental and social wellbeing. One death out of every eight global deaths was linked to polluted air. The review of literature in the existing body of knowledge becomes paramount in order to continue with the research on the subject matter. The study will enable the road map for the assessment of the challenging issues related to atmospheric pollution in developing countries. A total number of thirty-five studies relevant to atmospheric pollution were selected out of the total number of fifty studies. The review of literature looked into details on different views from various scholars about the challenges faced by developing countries on air pollution and appropriate control measures. Discussion was also in the various countries that are on the priority list of industrial technologies for protection and exploitation of developed technologies, as well as the forms of technologies for future air pollution control measures. The findings from the literature review showed that the environmental health risk facing the world now is air pollution. This has resulted in the death of millions of people. It was also mostly mentioned that outdoor air pollution exposure levels have risen significantly in some parts of the world, particularly in countries with large populations’ growth through rapid industrialization, such as China and India. The paper presented the assessment of atmospheric pollution reduction: a challenging issue for developing countries. The evidence in literature signals the need for concerted effort to clean up the air we all breathe to save millions of lives.
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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

- Aigbavboa, C.O., Tshikhudo, L.M., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

  • 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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Higher education student perspective on the teaching of research methodology : Ghana

- Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku, Yeboah, P.

  • Authors: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku , Yeboah, P.
  • Date: 2015
  • Subjects: Research , Polytechnic , Students
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/69011 , uj:17808 , Citation: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M. et al. 2015. Higher education student perspective on the teaching of research methodology : Ghana.
  • Description: Abstract: Higher National Diploma (HND) students of faculty of Engineering in the Ghanaian Polytechnics embark on research methods as a mandatory module in second year of their studies. The need for the module is to improve students’ knowledge and skills on the concept of research methods that will enable them to design and carry out suitable research methodology during their final project work write-up. However, the rate at which student’s trail the module and the poor standard of project works that is produced is an indication that students have no interest in the research methods as a subject. As a result, this study seeks to explore the perception of students on the teaching of research methods. This exploratory study collated data using extensive interviews with ten students who passed and ten who trailed the module which were selected via purposive sampling technique from each of the departments within the faculty of engineering. The information gathered using semi-structured interviews were reordered and transcribed. The study revealed that the method applied in teaching research methods subject do not fully engage student’s interest, this has caused students to perceive research to be just an ordinary module and a mere formality that needs to be done and submitted. Further, it was established that students tend to be more interested in courses in line with their career rather than research methods. Also, offering research methods just for a semester alone is not adequate for students to have comprehensive understanding. The study recommends that Lecturers must endeavour to design interactive sessions with students. Research methods must be redesign to be taught be taught from the first year through to the final year. The main component parts research must be taught and fully completed with feedback from students from students’ depicting their understanding before commencing another part.
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An assessment of factors affecting risk management in the South African construction industry

- Seku, L., Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

  • Authors: Seku, L. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
  • Date: 2015
  • Subjects: Construction industry , Construction risk management , Construction projects
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/73287 , uj:18390 , Citation: Seku, L., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. An assessment of factors affecting risk management in the South African construction industry.
  • Description: Abstract: Purpose The research aims to assess and evaluate the techniques used in managing risks in South African construction projects, the effectiveness of risk management techniques that are currently in use and the factors that influence the use of risk management by contractors in their projects. Methodology The data used in this paper were derived from both primary and secondary sources. The primary data was obtained through the use of a structured questionnaire survey. This was distributed to Contractors operating in Gauteng province. One hundred and eight structured questionnaires were used for the survey. Out of the 108 questionnaires sent out, all were received back representing 100% response rate, these formed the basis of the analysis for the paper. The secondary data for the study was derived from the review of literatures. Findings The empirical studies have identified that risk management in the South Africa construction is mostly influenced and affected by the size of company, education and experience of construction company and managers. The study also revealed that the majority of South African contractors are aware and make use of the structured process of risk management. Value The study contributes to the body of knowledge the use of risk management in the South African construction industry.
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An exploration of public private partnership in infrastructure development in South Africa

- Aigbavboa, C.O., Liphadzi, M., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

  • Authors: Aigbavboa, C.O. , Liphadzi, M. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
  • Date: 2014
  • Subjects: Building energy efficiency assessment
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: uj:4792 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12044
  • Description: Building energy efficiency assessment (BEEA) is an important area in both the built environment and energy management. Over the years it has received increasing attention among researchers due to the pertinent sustainability issues. What is the common practice in building energy assessment research methodology? This study attempts to find the common practice in BEEA research methodology to find out how developing countries can be equipped to do more research in this field. In this paper five major journals in the field of building energy are quantitatively reviewed with a particular interest in identifying what methods and approaches have been presented or employed in BEEA. A scanning of the search results gave a list of 63 articles that are considered relevant to the research interest. The assessment methods were introduced and categorized in a manner that helps the readers get the best sense of the overall picture. The results indicate that 65% of the studies employed more than one research method and documentation dominated BEEA research. The study showed that to develop the research capacity of developing countries in this area the need for expertise, availability of data and policy direction needs to be in place.
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A model for assessing the housing satisfaction of beneficiaries in publicly funded housing in South Africa

- Aigbavboa, C.O.

  • Authors: Aigbavboa, C.O.
  • Date: 2015
  • Subjects: Housing satisfaction , Housing adequacy , Beneficiaries’ satisfaction,
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/68880 , uj:17791 , Citation: Aigbavboa, C.O. 2015. A model for assessing the housing satisfaction of beneficiaries in publicly funded housing in South Africa.
  • Description: Abstract: A model is proposed for predicting and measuring the housing satisfaction level of public housing schemes in South Africa, a case study of the Gauteng Province (economic hub of Southern Africa). The suggested model assumes the measurement of housing satisfaction both subjectively, in terms of beneficiaries’ satisfaction with the housing environment; the adequacy level of the dwelling and its environment. It is hoped that such a model will help in testing different types of public housing provisions in South Africa and assist in identifying the most predictive and useful factors that need to be given proper consideration in the implementation of policy governing public housing provision. This paper introduces the model and its development process and the outcome of its testing and the validation programme will be reported later. It is important to note that the research model has been developed to fit the conditions of South Africa and its application in a different set of condition would need further alteration and adjustment to fit the specific context.
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Minimizing construction dispute in the Swaziland construction industry

- Mashwama, Nokulunga, Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

  • Authors: Mashwama, Nokulunga , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
  • Date: 2015
  • Subjects: Construction projects , Dispute causation , Swaziland
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/75721 , uj:18711 , Citation: Mashwama, N., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. Minimizing construction dispute in the Swaziland construction industry.
  • Description: Abstract: Construction Projects are often delivered under a complex and uncertain environment, with claims and conflict being an inevitable part. It is vital to manage claims and conflict as soon as possible, in order not to turn into disputes. The intent of this paper is to investigate dispute causation in construction projects in Swaziland, and to examine the methods to minimize construction disputes in construction projects in Swaziland. The data used in this study were derived from both primary and secondary sources. The secondary data for the study was derived from the review of literature. The primary data was obtained through the use of a questionnaire which was distributed to client (government), contractor and consultant representatives (quantity surveyor, civil engineer, architects, project managers and mechanical and electrical engineers). Only organizations registered with the ministry of public work and transport in Swaziland and other professional bodies were surveyed. Findings from the survey revealed that the major factors contributing to the causes of construction dispute in construction projects of Swaziland can be classified into: client related factors, contractor related factors, design related factors, contract related causes, project related factors and external related factors. Finding on ways to minimize dispute in the Swaziland construction projects, it was found that supply chain management, partnering, and alliancing are the effective way to minimize dispute in the construction industry.
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Adopting innovative methods in the Ghanaian construction industry

- Eyiah-Botwe, E., Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

  • Authors: Eyiah-Botwe, E. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Barriers , Housing , Modern method of construction
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/216984 , uj:21581 , Citation: Eyiah-Botwe, E., Aigbavboa, C.O & Thwala, W.D. 2016. Adopting innovative methods in the Ghanaian construction industry.
  • Description: Abstract: Increased demand for building infrastructure delivery advocates for innovative construction methods. This paper examines the concept and application of Modern Method of Construction used in the South-West UK, and the Innovative Building Technologies in South Africa. It assesses the methods, current use, off-site manufacturing; identifies and evaluates aspects of the construction process typically used with the aim of identifying and analysing the barriers and merits for the adoption in the Ghanaian construction industry. The research design adopts a qualitative method and case study of two housing projects as part of a broader study to determine an appropriate innovative construction method to meet project targets of time, cost, quality and improved delivery for the Ghanaian industry. The study finds; convenience; speed; reduced cost and improved delivery as the key success factors though there is less than 5% use of the innovative methods in the entire sector for mainly repetitive housing, schools and hospital projects. Negative end-users perception of building quality and low satisfaction; less government intervention through education; promotion; availability of off-site contractors and materials were also the barriers identified. Management contract is adopted in most cases hence the risk transferred to the management contractors. Lessons learnt are outlined and recommendation made for government action plans to mitigate the barriers during its implementation in the Ghanaian construction industry.
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The contributions of value management to the improvement of construction performance in the South African construction industry

- Lourens, W., Aigbavboa, C.O.

Contribution of value management to quantity surveying profession in Gauteng, South Africa

- Aigbavboa, C.O., Oke, A.E., Mashangoane, A.D.

Assessing beneficiaries’ needs and expectations as a determinant of residential satisfaction in South Africa

- Aigbavboa, C.O.

  • Authors: Aigbavboa, C.O.
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Confirmatory factor analysis , Needs and expectations , Housing satisfaction , Structural equation modelling
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/93879 , uj:20403 , Citation: Aigbavboa, C.O. 2016. Assessing beneficiaries’ needs and expectations as a determinant of residential satisfaction in South Africa.
  • Description: Abstract: Purpose: There is an integral link between theory and measurement suggesting that validation of measures should be the first stage of theory testing. The aim of the present study was to validate the factorial validity of needs and expectations features as determinants of low-income residents’ housing satisfaction in South Africa. Methodology: Empirical data were collected by a questionnaire survey conducted among 751 low-income housing residents’ in three metropolitan and one district municipality in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. Data gathered via the questionnaire survey were analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM) version 6.2 which was used to assess the factorial structure of the constructs. Findings: SEM analysis revealed that the internal consistency coefficients were over 0.70 criterions for acceptability and the constructs showed a good mode fit to the sample data. The Z-statistics analysis revealed that the construct (needs and expectations) have direct influence in determining low-income residents’ satisfaction with their houses. Conclusion: The SEM result advocates a practical consideration of the construct and its respective indicator variables in future development of low-income housing in South Africa.
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Challenges facing construction site management in the Swaziland construction industry

- Dube, N.N.F., Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

  • Authors: Dube, N.N.F. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
  • Date: 2015
  • Subjects: Construction industry , Site management , Swaziland
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/383970 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/75700 , uj:18708 , Citation: Dube, N.N.F., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. Challenges facing construction site management in the Swaziland construction industry.
  • Description: Abstract: Site Management involves a mixture of activities that turn basic resources into a finished product. Construction is seen as the conversion of raw resource inputs into defined functioning output by means of a managed process. Therefore, the construction site is viewed as a key area where money is made or lost and where there is considerable scope for improving efficiency, productivity and quality. Achieving good site management on construction sites is imperative. Hence, this paper present research findings on the challenges affecting construction site management on construction sites in the Swaziland construction industry. The study was conducted with reference to existing theoretical literature and the use of a survey questionnaire distributed to 120 participants in the construction industry. The questionnaire survey participants include: construction professionals and contractors. The questionnaires were analysed through the use of multivariate statistics. To ascertain the validity and reliability of the results, the study made use of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22. Findings emanating from the study showed that there are several challenging and management problems that affects effective construction site management in Swaziland. The identified findings from the questionnaire analysis include: time, limited budget, planning, and non-adherence to specification which often cause defects, disputes and delays. The study findings contribute to the understanding of snags affecting effective construction site management in the Swaziland construction industry.
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Awareness and utilization of construction videos in the teaching of construction technology courses in Ghana

- Adjei, K.O., Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

  • Authors: Adjei, K.O. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Building technology , Construction videos , Construction technology courses
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/213255 , uj:21125 , Citation: Adjei, K.O., Aigbavboa, C.O & Thwala, W. D. 2016. Awareness and utilization of construction videos in the teaching of construction technology courses in Ghana.
  • Description: Abstract: This study explores the use of construction videos as an educational tool in the teaching of construction technology courses in Ghana. The objectives were to find out the g. The study mostly used quantitative data. The population and sample size comprised lecturers who handled the courses from the first to final years' in the Higher National Diploma Building Technology programme in the top five Polytechnics namely; Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, Koforidua and Cape Coast. Cluster sampling technique was used in selecting respondents. Structured interview in the form of questionnaires was used with 100% response rate. The findings revealed that, the 100% awareness of construction videos were; megastructure world's tallest hotel, formwork to columns and beams, building technology industrialised building system and modern home construction technique. Most of the respondents used construction videos from downloads to teach which followed by those who access it online. The least respondents refer students to watch it during teaching. Level100 bad substructure, superstructure walls and columns, and retaining walls videos mostly used in teaching. Level 200 bad staircase, roof, framed structures construction videos fairly used in the teaching of construction technology course. Level 300 bad industrialised building system, precast and road videos used in teaching. It is however recommended that project consultants who work on projects to be executed by top class contractors should add a draft in the conditions of contract that the project would be videoed for educational purpose.
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Beneficiary participation defined - a South Africa perspective

- Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

  • Authors: Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
  • Date: 2015
  • Subjects: Beneficiary participation , Housing , Housing policy
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/372614 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/81352 , uj:18817 , Citation: Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. Beneficiary participation defined - a South Africa perspective.
  • Description: Abstract: Beneficiaries’ participation is a rich concept that varies with its application and definition. The way participation is defined, depends on the context in which it occurs. For some scholars, it is a matter of principle; for others, a matter of practice; for even more it is an end in itself. Hence, in this paper a South Africa perspective on the definition of participation will be discussed in relation to subsidised low-income housing beneficiaries. The data used in this research were derived from secondary sources only; through a detailed review of related literature on the subject in order to meet the research objectives. The study is a South Africa perspective on the definition of participation. From the review of the extant literature, it was found that participation is a stereotyped word like children use Lego pieces. Like Lego pieces, the words fit arbitrarily together and support the most fanciful constructions. They have no content but do serve a function. As these words are separate from any context, they are ideal for manipulative purposes. Hence, it was found that ‘Participation’ belongs to this category of word. Therefore, because involvements in projects and other ventures gives people a better understanding of their interests and the interests of others, and, in some cases, brings them to see what would be best for the entire group, this study thus contribute to the body of knowledge in the conceptualisation of subsidised low-income beneficiary participation in South Africa.
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A theoretical assessment of the performance of Small and Medium Sized Enterprise through lmowledge management in the South Africa construction industry

- Mametja, W., Aigbavboa, C.O.

The benefits of life cycle assessment : a methodology for buildings in South Africa

- Ngwepe, L.K., Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

  • Authors: Ngwepe, L.K. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Building construction , Construction industry , Environmental impact of construction activities
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/385593 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/213242 , uj:21123 , Citation: Ngwepe, L.K., Aigbavboa, C.O & Thwala, W.D. 2016. The benefits of life cycle assessment : a methodology for buildings in South Africa.
  • Description: Abstract: Purpose of this paper: The aim of this study was to investigate the benefits of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for buildings across their life-cycles in South Africa. Design/methodology/approach: To achieve the objectives of the study, a critical review of the literature was undertaken, coupled with a questionnaire survey to collect the primary data on the benefits of the LCA methodology for buildings across their entire life cycle. Through the review of the literature; the five major benefits of LCA for buildings were identified. This provided the basis for the formulation of the questionnaire. The questionnaire was distributed to all the professionals involved in the construction industry. The targeted number of respondents was 150; but only 116 questionnaires were returned. After a careful examination of the received questionnaires, only 98 were usable; and these formed the basis of the data analysis for the study. Findings: The findings from the questionnaire survey revealed that the participants agreed that the use of a life-cycle assessment would improve building designs by making them more environmentally friendly, thereby building construction-project efficiency amongst others. The lowest-ranked factor was construction business-marketing territory; and it was ranked number 15. Value of the study: The study contributes to the body of knowledge on the benefits of life-cycle assessment in the South African construction industry.
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Exploring the integrated cost control models used in the construction industry

- Adjei, K.O., Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

  • Authors: Adjei, K.O. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Cost control , Model , Construction industry
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/217000 , uj:21584 , Citation: Adjei, K.O., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2016. Exploring the integrated cost control models used in the construction industry.
  • Description: Abstract: Project cost control models bring about all the techniques used in developing construction cost, cash flow forecasting and cost control. The construction industry has been unfamiliar with its characteristics and properties.This study therefore exploresthe existing integrated cost control models used in the construction industry.The study was conducted through a literatureresearch. Three different integrated cost control models used for the construction industry were selected between the years 2001 and 2013. The data used in the report is mainly qualitative and it was based on content analysis.The findings show that all the models had cost control systems. The inputs of the models were bills of quantities, resources list, activities programme, work breakdown structure and estimates. The processes of the models were managing all the resources; materials, labour, equipment and overhead costs, monitoring, controlling, reporting, decision making, corrective actions, forecasting and deadlines. Lastly the outputs of the models were project loss or profit, post evaluation and historical data kept for future use.
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