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An assessment of critical success factors for the reduction of the cost of poor quality from construction projects in South Africa

- Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

Structural equation modelling of building quality constructs as a predictor of satisfaction in subsidised low-income housing

- Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

  • Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
  • Date: 2014
  • Subjects: Building quality features , Structural equation modelling , Residential satisfaction - South Africa , Low-income housing - South Africa
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: uj:4833 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12434
  • Description: Residents’ satisfaction with the building quality and housing condition features has received an increasing recognition as a significant factor which influences the occupants’ satisfaction with their housing units. This paper reports the use of Structural Equation Modelling technique to test the influence of building quality features as a predictor of residents’ satisfaction. The study was conducted amongst South Africa housing practitioners’ and the low-income housing occupants’. Data used in the study were obtained from a Delphi and field questionnaire study. Primary data were collected by a face-to-face administered 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) which was used to assess the factorial structure of the constructs. Using Structural Equation Modelling software - EQS version 6.2, the factorial structure, reliability and validity of building quality features indicator variables were investigated. The statistical results support the research hypothesised positive relationship that building quality feature has a direct influence in predicting residents’ satisfaction with their houses. Also, the influence of building quality feature on residents’ satisfaction was statistically significant. Further SEM analysis revealed that the Rho and the Cronbach’s alpha coefficients of internal consistency were over 0.70 criterions for acceptability, and the constructs shows a good mode fit to the sample data. The Z-statistics analysis also revealed that the constructs have direct influence in determining low-income residents’ satisfaction with their houses. The result advocates a practical consideration of these construct in future development of subsidised low-income housing in South Africa.
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The role of beneficiaries’ participation in South Africa low-income housing occupants’ satisfaction

- Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

  • Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
  • Date: 2013
  • Subjects: Low-income housing - South Africa
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/365641 , uj:4865 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12541
  • Description: The purpose of this paper is to present findings from an investigation conducted in South Africa subsidised low-income housing, on how beneficiary’s participation could influence residents’ satisfaction with their houses. The study was conducted amongst South Africa housing practitioners’ and the low-income housing occupants’. Data used in the study was obtained from a Delphi and field questionnaire study. Using Structural Equation Modelling software EQS, the influence of beneficiaries’ participation was investigated. The finding was that beneficiary participation influence on the residents’ satisfaction was statistically significant and hence exacted a direct influence in the prediction of the residents’ satisfaction with their houses. The research was conducted in South Africa three metropolitan and one district municipalities. Therefore due to the idiosyncratic dataset used in the study, it remains to be seen if the evaluated relationships between beneficiary participation and residents’ satisfaction can replicate to other cross-cultural datasets. If this is the case, the paper makes a significant contribution towards understanding residential satisfaction on subsidised low-income housing projects. This study provided significant insight into how beneficiary participation influence residents’ satisfaction and how residents’ satisfaction with their houses could be improved.
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Leadership styles of construction project leaders – a theoretical perspective

- Liphadzi, Murendeni, Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

  • Authors: Liphadzi, Murendeni , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
  • Date: 2015
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/69067 , uj:17813 , Citation: Liphadzi, M., Aigbavboa, C. & Thwala, W. 2015. Leadership styles of construction project leaders – a theoretical perspective.
  • Description: Abstract: This study presents a review of literature relating to leadership styles in the construction industry, with the specific aim of identifying the best suited leadership style in the construction industry. The research objective was necessitated because of the vital role of leadership in achieving organizational goals and the promotion of individual professional’s achievement. To this end, leadership has been widely covered in management/ business school, however, little attention has been given to managerial and leadership behaviour or styles of leaders in the construction industry. The study is conducted with reference to existing theoretical literature, published and unpublished research. This study is mainly a literature review on leadership in the construction industry. One of the primary findings emanating from the study reveals that there are a number of leadership styles available to construction professional. However, for the construction industry and for the managers to be effective they must be able to identify and apply the necessary leadership style suitable for the given situation. Moreover, they should be able to adapt to changes and sometimes contradictory circumstances in which they need to show versatility and flexibility. The study explores leadership and leadership styles in the construction industry and it further highlight’s the theoretical literature with regard to leadership. The study presents a robust background on the leadership styles of construction project leaders.
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Requisite skills for graduate success : perceptions of the Nigerian construction industry

- Aigbavboa, Clinton, Aliu, John

Awareness of ecological economics as a model for promoting sustainable construction

- Oke, Ayodeji, Aigbavboa, Clinton, Ndou, Mpho

  • Authors: Oke, Ayodeji , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Ndou, Mpho
  • Date: 2017
  • Subjects: Community empowerment , Ecosystem , Sustainable neighbourhood
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/239221 , uj:24571 , Citation: Oke, A., Aigbavboa, C. & Ndou, M. 2017. Awareness of ecological economics as a model for promoting sustainable construction. Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies (ISSN: 2220-6140) Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 152-156, February 2017. , ISSN: 2220-6140
  • Description: Abstract: Construction industry is a major consumer of natural resources and this has a significant impact on the environment and socio-economic development of society. The result of this impact includes deforestation; climate change, air, water and land pollution; and the like. Ecological economics (EE) models are tools for assessing and understanding these issues with a view to enhancing green buildings and sustainable construction in general. As part of a continuous study, this research therefore examines the level of awareness of the concept of EE by construction professionals in a quest to adopting the principle of sustainable development. Data were collected through questionnaires administered on relevant and experienced construction professionals such as construction project managers, architects, engineers, quantity surveyors and construction managers. EE as an aid would help in mitigating construction impacts on the environment, thereby enhancing sustainability but it is barely practised in the construction industry. This is as a result of the fact that construction professionals have little or no knowledge of its existence in the local industry. Most professionals with knowledge of the concept in the study area obtained the information on sustainability through the media and short courses .. The basic influencing factors are related to professionals' levels of education, the economic development of the country and knowledge of the environment. Introducing EE through communicating new ideas to stakeholders (through environmental campaigns, conferences, and the like) as well as incentivising ideas for change relating to greener construction will assist in overcoming the barriers to the adoption of EE in the construction industry. Professionals also need to keep abreast of current sustainable practices, their benefits, challenges, barriers as well as the methods of overcoming these barriers in their quest for delivering sustainable projects.
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Barriers to informal settlements upgrading in the Gauteng province of South Africa

- Sibiya, Mandisa, Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

  • Authors: Sibiya, Mandisa , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
  • Date: 2013
  • Subjects: Human settlement - Gauteng province , Informal settlements - South Africa - Gauteng
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: uj:4858 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12534
  • Description: Informal settlements are homes to millions of people in and around the world, particularly in developing countries. The purpose of this study is to assess the problems and challenges facing the upgrading of informal settlements and also to investigate the potential remedies for these challenges, with the aim of reducing or formalizing these settlements in the Gauteng Province, as it has become a reality of the present day. The data used in this study was derived from both primary and secondary sources. The primary data in this paper was collected through the use of a 50 structure structured questionnaire to officials of the Department of Human Settlement in the Gauteng province. From the 50 questionnaire sent out, 33 were received representing a 66% overall respond rate. The Data received from the questionnaires was analysed using descriptive statistics procedures. The secondary data used in this study was obtained through a comprehensive review of related literature. Findings from the study revealed that there are a number of problems and challenges facing the upgrading of informal settlements in the Gauteng Province. Paramount amongst these are: funding constraints, limited capacity and human resource constraints, scarcity of well located developable land and slow decision making as a result of bureaucratic influence. Further findings revealed that adequate planning procedures, faster and more streamlined development planning approvals, and the strengthening of inter-departmental Relations are effective ways to remedy the challenges and problems facing the upgrading of informal settlements. This study contributes to the body of knowledge on the subject of the problems and challenges facing informal settlement upgrading in Gauteng, South Africa.
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Awareness and prospects of agile project management in the Ghanaian construction industry

- Ametepey, Simon Ofori, Ansah, Samuel Kwame, Aigbavboa, Clinton

  • Authors: Ametepey, Simon Ofori , Ansah, Samuel Kwame , Aigbavboa, Clinton
  • Date: 2014
  • Subjects: Agile project management - Ghana , Construction industry - Ghana
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: uj:4803 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12058
  • Description: Recent studies of the construction industry have revealed that project management has developed in the opposite direction over the past few years, towards a ‘harder’ and more stringent approach with an increasing degree of specialization. It has been observed that the present day construction activities require new management paradigms. Conversely, there are some new developments in the field such as Agile Project Management (APM). APM approach has gained momentum in other industries and is now being given consideration in the construction industry. Within this approach, the human aspect takes precedence over reliance on documentation. This research assessed the prospects of APM in the construction industry in Ghana using the SWOT analysis model. A mixed method approached (questionnaire and interview survey) was adopted to elicit data from respondents. Questionnaires were used to retrieve data from Construction Project Managers (CPM) whereas interview was conducted with some project management experts. The results of the survey revealed that there is a very low level of awareness of the concept of APM amongst CPMs in Ghana. Even though a small number of the respondents were aware of APM, they lack thorough knowledge of the concept as the concept has never been adopted in any of the projects managed by these professionals. However, majority of the CPMs welcomed the concept and were eager to know more about it. It is therefore recommended that more discussions, seminars, training, and workshops on APM and its importance should be initiated to enhance the level of awareness and knowledge in the Ghanaian construction industry. Likewise, further studies could also look at how both paradigms (APM and Traditional project management) can be mixed since they all have their weaknesses and strengths.
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A Delphi technique approach towards the need for and relevance of construction project monitoring and evaluation practices

- Tengan, Callistus, Aigbavboa, Clinton

  • Authors: Tengan, Callistus , Aigbavboa, Clinton
  • Date: 2017
  • Subjects: Delphi technique , Ghana , Monitoring and evaluation
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/254494 , uj:26641 , Citation: Tengan, C. & Aigbavboa, C. 2017. A Delphi technique approach towards the need for and relevance of construction project monitoring and evaluation practices.
  • Description: Abstract: The practical experience of the researchers on the implementation of the inductive methodology to knowledge dissemination using the Delphi technique approach is reported in this study. The Delphi method is a vital procedure of reaching consensus on issues that cannot be resolved in a once-off discussion. The research commenced with five questions to ascertain the views of experts with the aim of reaching consensus on the need for and relevance of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) implementation in achieving project success in Ghana’s construction industry. Experts for the study were identified from the Ghanaian construction industry (quantity surveyors, architect, and engineers), research, and academic institutions of higher learning faculties in Ghana. After two iterative Delphi rounds, consensus was achieved on the need for and relevance of M&E to achieve project success as suggested by the experts during the Delphi process. Based on the difficulties faced in the process, the study recommends clear and concise instructions to Delphi experts on the process. Also, the length of the structured Delphi questionnaire should be as short as possible to ensure a high response rate with a constant reminder to experts before the close of the submission of responses. In conclusion, the authors argue that the Delphi technique is vital for studies in areas where consensus on the need for and relevance of construction project management practices is yet to be reached.
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Satisfaction level with neighbourhoods in low-income housing : a case study of Johannesburg, South Africa

- Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

  • Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
  • Date: 2012
  • Subjects: Residential satisfaction , Neighbourhood , Low-income housing - South Africa - Gauteng
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: uj:4687 , ISSN 978-0-620-54069-8 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10472
  • Description: For the past 17 years, the South Africa government has been providing housing schemes for the low-income and disadvantaged group. These low-income housing schemes have not, however, been holistically evaluated. Based on a post occupancy evaluation protocol of occupant survey of low-income housing scheme in Johannesburg, South Africa, the article presents the beneficiaries’ judgement and assessment of the environment in which they are living. Face-to-face interview with 78 occupants revealed that they attached great importance to the level of satisfaction with their neighbourhoods. The most important factor associated with their neighbourhood satisfaction was privacy, which was a reflection of their previously living background.
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Examination of safety performance regulations in the Ghanaian building construction industry

- Mustapha, Zakari, Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

  • Authors: Mustapha, Zakari , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
  • Date: 2015
  • Subjects: Challenges
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/68188 , uj:17701 , Citation: Mustapha, Z., Aigbavboa, C. & Thwala, W.A. 2015. Examination of safety performance regulations in the Ghanaian building construction industry. , ISBN: 978-0-86970-787-6
  • Description: Abstract: The construction industry worldwide plays a significant role in the economic growth of many countries. However the construction industry also has a poor safety record. The Ghanaian building construction industry is faced with a lot of risk due to non- compliance with the safety regulations. The objective of this paper is to examine safety performance regulations in Ghana and identify areas to improve Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). The study documents findings from published literature. The review was conducted on safety practices and challenges in Ghana. The findings showed that the Ghanaian construction industry faces a lot of challenges. These include: weak regulatory and development framework, financial, human resource and material constraints. These challenges have been attributed to lack of a legal mandate to enforce rules, regulations and professional standards. It was also noted that the Government leadership in the structuring of the OHS policy should be committed. The OHS policy adoption and development in Ghana should follow the minimum requirement of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) conventions.
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Construction health and safety risk management

- Mustapha, Z., Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

Construction projects’ key performance indicators : a case of the South Africa construction industry

- Sibiya, Mandisa, Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

  • Authors: Sibiya, Mandisa , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
  • Date: 2015
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/68460 , uj:17742 , Citation: Sibiya, M., Aigbavboa, C. & Thwala, W. 2015. Construction projects’ key performance indicators : a case of the South Africa construction industry.
  • Description: Abstract: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are one of the factors that constitute construction project success criteria which is the reason while performance measurement on construction projects are usually carried out by establishing KPIs which offer objective criteria to measure project success. An assumption is made that if a project is completed on time, within the agreed budget and set quality, also referred to as the ‘golden/ iron triangle’, then the project is deemed successful. Evidence suggests that this is far from the truth. Hence, the construction industry needs to pay attention to critical success factors, besides the golden/iron triangle. Hence, this paper explores the most significant construction projects’ KPIs in the Gauteng province of South Africa. A questionnaire survey was used to collect the data for this study as a primary source in order to establish the most significant key performance indicators for construction projects in Gauteng, South Africa. Professionals such as architects, quantity surveyors, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, civil engineers, construction managers, project managers and construction project manager, were randomly selected as the target population for the survey. The secondary data was collected from a thorough review of related literature; it is through this thorough literature review that the key performance indicators for construction projects in Gauteng, South Africa, were identified which were further tested via the questionnaire survey. Findings from the questionnaire survey revealed that the most significant construction projects KPIs are: construction time, profitability, project management, material ordering, handling and management, risk management, quality assurance, client satisfaction (product), safety, time predictability (project, design, construction), productivity, client satisfaction (service). The study contributes to the body of knowledge on the subject of construction projects’ key performance indicators in the Gauteng Province of South Africa.
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Challenges of mentoring in South African construction industry

- Aigbavboa, Clinton, Oke, Ayodeji, Mutshaeni, Madidimalo

Effects of construction projects schedule overruns : a case of the Gauteng Province, South Africa

- Mukuka, Mulenga, Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

  • Authors: Mukuka, Mulenga , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
  • Date: 2015
  • Subjects: Construction industry , Construction projects
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/68913 , uj:17795 , Citation: Mukuka, M., Aigbavboa, C. & Thwala, W. 2015. Effects of construction projects schedule overruns : a case of the Gauteng Province, South Africa
  • Description: Abstract: Construction schedule overruns are not uncommon on construction projects world over and the South African construction industry has not escaped the challenges of failing to deliver projects on time. In order to find mitigation measures of schedule overruns, the first step is to identify the causes of these overruns. This paper assesses the effects of construction projects schedule overruns in the Gauteng – South African construction industry. The data used in this paper were derived from both primary and secondary sources. The secondary data was collected via a detailed review of related literature. The primary data was collected through a well-structured questionnaire which was distributed to construction professionals, who include: Architects, quantity surveyors, civil engineers, construction mangers and project managers. Out of the 200 questionnaires sent out, 146 were received back representing a 73% response rate. Data received from the questionnaires was analysed using descriptive statistics procedures. Findings from the study revealed that extension of time, cost overruns, loss of profit, disputes, poor quality of work due to hurrying the project, creates stress to the client, acceleration losses, bad reputation with contraction team, claims and delay in getting profit by the client were the major effects of construction projects schedule overruns in Gauteng, South Africa. The study contributes to the body of knowledge on the subject of the effects of construction project schedule overruns in Gauteng, South Africa.
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Effective leadership behaviours in construction safety practices

- Mustapha, Zakari, Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

  • Authors: Mustapha, Zakari , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
  • Date: 2015
  • Subjects: Leadership , Construction industry - Security measures
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/67508 , uj:17612 , Citation: Mustapha, Z., Aigbavboa, C. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. Effective leadership behaviours in construction safety practices.
  • Description: Abstract: Effective leadership behaviours have been shown in literature to be a contributing factor to construction safety practices. However, researchers have neglected the leadership behaviours and have their focus on the construction projects features of management. The inclusion of leadership as a part of an organisation has been the subject of interest all over the world. This development has driven researchers’ interest to come out in a holistic manner to give the clear understanding of leadership. The review of literature in the existing body of knowledge becomes paramount in order to continue with the research on the subject matter. The review will also enable the road map for the future to be drafted. This development has led to the review of empirical studies conducted by researchers on leadership in the construction industry. The research adopted literature study from various sources such as reviews of leadership behaviour in the construction safety practices. This review of literature led to the selection of appropriate literature for the study. A rigorous process was carried out in the selection of appropriate literature for the study, from a total number of fifty-two studies reviewed, out of which thirty-five empirical studies were selected. The findings from literature were summarised through coding, according to the publication outlet, authors, nature of the study, country of publication, target population, methodology and key findings. It was found out that most of the empirical studies have focussed on construction projects features management, while less attention has been given to several other equal dimensions, particularly leadership behaviours in the construction industry. This study focussed mainly on the effective leadership strategies in achieving organisational goals. Discussions also included the health and safety improvement in the construction industry and types of motivational measures for safety.
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Site meeting as a sustainable construction tool

- Oke, Ayodeji, Mavimbele, Bhekisia, Aigbavboa, Clinton

  • Authors: Oke, Ayodeji , Mavimbele, Bhekisia , Aigbavboa, Clinton
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Claims , Conflict , Dispute
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/214352 , uj:21270 , Citation: Oke, A., Mavimbele, B & Aigbavboa, C. 2016. Site meeting as a sustainable construction tool.
  • Description: Abstract: Site meeting is one of the oldest - and current way of managing problems emanating from construction projects and enforcing acceptable standard. This study therefore examined the use of site meetings in addressing the level of occurrence of construction problems and challenges thereby ensuring sustainability of construction projects. Data were collected through questionnaires administered on construction professionals with relevant experience in Switzerland. Site meeting helps to enforce quality standards such as developing a project quality control plan, assess workmanship during construction, increases communication in the construction team, assess the specification used and requires a competent construction manager. In ensuring that construction projects are sustainable, adequate site meetings will ensure that protective clothing, glasses and other wears are used by workers and all stakeholders on construction site, ensure team building, ensures skilled and qualified workers are used on sites; ensure tight but realistic targets are set and ensure that there is a health and safety officer on site. In view of this, site meeting should no longer be perceived as just a routine construction exercise but a great tool for enhancing smooth and acceptable standard for construction process. Competent and experienced project managers should also be appointed by clients, owners and financiers of construction projects for proper coordination of site meetings.
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Implementation of skill development act in the South African construction industry

- Aigbavboa, Clinton, Oke, Ayodeji Emmanuel, Mokasha, Mpho Denzel

  • Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Oke, Ayodeji Emmanuel , Mokasha, Mpho Denzel
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Construction skilled labour , Education and training , Skill development
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/214472 , uj:21285 , Citation: Aigbavboa, C., O.A & Mokasha, M.D. 2016. Implementation of skill development act in the South African construction industry.
  • Description: Abstract: The study examined level of implementation and achievement of Skill Development Act 97 of 1998 (SDA) goals with a view to reducing skill shortage in the construction industry. Using quantitative approach, questionnaires were administered on stakeholders concerned with skill development in the construction industry. Mean Item Score (MIS) was used for analysis and ranking of identified variables. There are certain barriers to the implementation of SDA such as finance and low employer participation but if effectively implemented, it will improve performance of construction projects through skill development of the workforce. The objectives of SDA are currently partially achieved and there is a need to increase public awareness of the importance of skill training. This study has explored the drivers and barriers to the implementation of SDA and level of achievement of its goals. It will be useful for Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA), Construction Education and Training Authorities (CETAs) as well as other stakeholders in realising the goals of SDA, thereby improving performance and productivity of construction projects.
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A theoretical review of building life cycle stages and their related environmental impacts

- Ngwepe, Lusca, Aigbavboa, Clinton

  • Authors: Ngwepe, Lusca , Aigbavboa, Clinton
  • Date: 2015
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/69042 , uj:17810 , Citation: Ngwepe, L. & Aigbavboa, C. 2015. A theoretical review of building life cycle stages and their related environmental impacts.
  • Description: Abstract: There six life cycle stages of buildings are: raw material extraction; manufacturing; construction; operation and maintenance; demolition; and disposal, reuse or recycling. The life cycle stages of a building are all intensively involved, in that the use of natural resources, energy and water are consumed in each of them. This paper investigate the environmental impacts across each of these stages. Furthermore, the paper also highlight the role the building sector on the total global environmental impacts in terms of the building sector’s contribution to waste generation, pollution, amongst others. This is done in order to encourage and to inform ways which can be incorporated into the building sector in order to reduce their impact on the environment. The study is conducted with reference to existing theoretical literature, published and unpublished research. The study is mainly a literature review/survey on the life cycle stages of a building. The key findings from the study are that energy is consumed across all the stages of a building. Environmental impact such as greenhouse gas emissions, waste generation and pollution etc. associated with a building are declared to be of a great quantity due to many and relatively long life cycle stages a building have. This study is valuable to the South African built environment, construction industry, infrastructure development and/or sustainable urban development.
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Project management : perspective of small and medium-sized construction firms in Ghana

- Arthur-Aidoo, Bernard Martins, Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

  • Authors: Arthur-Aidoo, Bernard Martins , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
  • Date: 2015
  • Subjects: Project management , Small and medium-sized firms
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/68112 , uj:17694 , Citation: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C. & Thwala, W. 2015. Project management : perspective of small and medium-sized construction firms in Ghana.
  • Description: Abstract: Literature on construction industry has revealed the extent of importance and the need of good project management practice at a site. Efficient compliance of this project management practice by a firm within the construction sector has yielded results such as minimization of waste which turns to maximize returns of the client, ensured fruitful communication among the project teams to avoid rework and accident amongst others. The research explores how project management is practiced within small and medium-sized firms. The paper mainly focused on the execution phase of project management process; thus the construction stage. Further, the study adopted the use of the literature in project management practice primarily. The results showed that the small and medium-sized firms are mostly owned by solely one person who controls and have adapted self-style project management techniques. This nonstandardized project management practice among small and medium firms affect progress and contributes wastage. Statutory provision for small and medium-sized construction firms must be instituted to make the SMEs project management compliant to enhance project success
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